"Senior Brother Ye Feng, are you all right?"
"You haven't died, have you?"
"If you're fine, have some Liuliumei plums..."
Ye Feng had only just stepped into the large courtyard when a crowd of senior brothers and junior sisters surrounded her.
A little more care, a little more love!
At that moment, Ye Feng felt as though she were wrapped in a Sofy pad, warm and snug.
"Thank you for your concern, brothers and sisters. I'm fine!" Ye Feng cupped her fists in response.
"Then is this matter over? Will Elder Jiang make you go again?" a junior sister asked.
Warmth welled up in Ye Feng's heart again. Her senior and junior sisters really were the best, all worrying about whether he would be punished again.
Ye Feng shook her head with a smile. "No, that chapter's closed. Don't worry!"
"Huh? What a shame! I was hoping that next time you went over to kneel, I'd have an excuse to tag along and take a look. I like Elder Jiang so much! Waaaah, I want him!"
"Yes, yes! Elder Jiang is so charming. I've liked him for ages. So handsome, I love looking at him. I want him to fuck me!"
The two lovestruck girls grabbed each other's hands and bounced up and down, looking terribly excited.
"???"
Ye Feng's smile froze on her face, and the corners of her mouth began twitching again.
So these horny bitches weren't really concerned about her. They just fucking wanted to see Jiang Yantian.
This was going too far!
Fuck!!
Meanwhile, some distance away, Tantai Yue sat on a stone bench, wiping down her sword.
Although she hadn't gone over to greet her, she had pricked up her ears to listen to their conversation.
When they mentioned Jiang Yantian, a clear trace of regret flashed across Tantai Yue's pretty face.
But it vanished in an instant, and she soon regained her cool, aloof expression.
"Senior Brother Ye, the sect issued a new announcement today. In four days-oh, no, today's already over, so we'll be setting out for the Spirit-Imprisoning Forbidden Land in three days."
"Our elder and Elder Luo will be leading the group. Do you think Elder Luo will make trouble for you?"
When this came up, Ye Feng was actually still a little uneasy.
Jiang Yantian's words couldn't be trusted. Although he wouldn't kill her, there was no telling whether he might cause trouble or snatch treasures.
She really ought to go back and carefully plan for the Spirit-Imprisoning Forbidden Land.
"Everyone, I'm a little tired. I'm going back to rest. I'll take my leave!"
Ye Feng was getting impatient. She had to go back and discuss things properly with Elder Long.
Everyone understood and said nothing more.
But after taking just two steps, Ye Feng backed up again.
Her gaze landed on the embroidery in a female disciple's hands.
The stitching was a little crooked. Ye Feng couldn't resist reaching out and taking the tiny needle and thread.
"Here, you can't use flowing-water embroidery. You should use a backstitch!"
As she spoke, she began demonstrating.
Ye Feng held her fingers in an orchid pose, each stitch light and deft. "Look, doesn't this give the edges of the lotus petals a sense of depth?"
"It really does! Senior Brother, you even know embroidery!" The female disciple looked rather admiring.
"Of course! Your senior brother, I..."
The words had barely left her mouth when Ye Feng froze too. What the fuck?
What was going on? I actually know how? I learned without a teacher?
Just now, she had inexplicably felt that embroidery was quite simple and rather appealing, so she had followed her instincts and tried it.
Who would have thought she could actually fucking do it?
"Uh... I watched my mother embroider. I'm just copying the shape of a gourd from another gourd!"
"Huh? But didn't your mother kick the bucket ages ago?"
"Fuck, I saw her do it while she was alive! Is that not allowed?" Ye Feng glared at her and left.
The junior sister puffed out her cheeks and went off to one side to fiddle with it herself.
After returning to her room, Ye Feng deliberately poked her head out to check, only shutting the door once she was certain no one was there.
The instant the door closed, Ye Feng drew a deep breath.
Her lips puckered. At last, she could cry.
"Waaaah~"
Just as Ye Feng was about to cry, Elder Long's voice rang out, interrupting her casting.
"Young friend, I heard you mentioning the Spirit-Imprisoning Forbidden Land just now. We really do need to discuss this trip carefully."
"Given the current situation, there's indeed a strong possibility that Jiang Yantian will interfere. We need a good idea to make sure things go smoothly!"
"Elder Long, do you have any good ideas?" Ye Feng asked.
"Not yet, but there's still enough time. Let this old man think. I'm sure I can come up with a sound plan."
Ye Feng nodded. "All right. Thank you for your effort, Elder Long!"
After speaking, Ye Feng puckered her lips again, ready to start crying.
"Eh? Why not speak to your master this time and stay by her side throughout the trip?" Elder Long suddenly suggested.
"That won't work. This trip is mainly for tempering ourselves. Master can only handle unexpected incidents. She generally won't intervene, and she won't allow us to stay by her side."
"All right. That was just a flash of inspiration. Let me think some more!"
Ye Feng nodded again and puckered her lips. After thinking for a moment, she couldn't help saying, "Elder Long, please help me think it over first. I'm going to let my emotions out for a bit. Could you not interrupt me this time?"
"All right, let them out!"
"All right!" Ye Feng answered, sitting straight down on the edge of the bed before picking up her pillow and setting it on her knees.
Her expression was calm as she let out a long sigh.
The next second, a mask of agony appeared. "Waaaah! Fuck! Damn you, Jiang Yantian, you beast!"
"You set me up, humiliated me, cut off my root, and even trampled my dignity to pieces! What gives you the right? What gives you the right?!"
Ye Feng cursed furiously while pounding the pillow, venting the grievance and frustration bottled up inside her.
"You've left me no room at all. I swear I won't rest until one of us is dead! Jiang Yantian, just you wait!"
Two hours passed in the blink of an eye. During that time, some rejoiced while others grieved.
Ye Feng had both covered, because she really had gone from a pillar holding up the heavens to a "joy"-thankfully not a cow's "joy"-but she was grieving too.
As for Jiang Yantian, he was genuinely happy and delighted.
This time of day was also always an excellent opportunity to cultivate.
Bathe in the moonlight, absorb the essence of the moon, and refine the richness of one's Spiritual Qi.
But Jiang Yantian didn't want to waste this wonderful time cultivating.
At that moment, the summit of Elder Peak was livelier than anywhere else.
The bonfire blazed brightly, figures swaying in dance.
Jiang Yantian had gathered the prettiest female disciples of the Law Enforcement Lineage for a grand assembly on the mountaintop.
In the courtyard, a group of scantily clad female disciples danced around the bonfire as they roasted a sheep.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yantian reclined in a bamboo chair, enjoying Banqiu's shoulder massage and Nuandong's kneading of his legs.
Others offered him fruit and wine.
He admired the beautiful dancing.
Ever since Jiang Yantian had become the elder of the Law Enforcement Lineage, its atmosphere had changed.
Of course, only the atmosphere had changed. Everything else remained the same.
By day, iron-faced and impartial!
By night...!
This, too, was cultivation!
The road to immortality stretched endlessly. If there was nothing but cultivation, how dull life would be!
They had all come to understand this too!
After two and a half months of practice, everyone had loosened up.
There was a reason Jiang Yantian was jokingly called the sect's number-one pimp behind his back.
Jiang Yantian clapped his hands. "Girls!"
Everyone stopped dancing and turned to look at Jiang Yantian.
"You did very well today. You danced out your vitality, your brilliance, and your lives, and danced beyond the five elements as well!"
"You're wonderful. Keep up the dancing, wear a little less, and show off your best selves. Pay no heed to worldly eyes."
"Tonight, as a commendation, this elder rewards each of you with one second-grade Meridian Protection Pill, one second-grade Blood Lotus Pill, and ten mid-grade Spirit Stones!"
Every female disciple's eyes lit up. They all sank to one knee, their voices soft and lilting. "Thank you for your rewards, Elder!"