Thinking about how he had spent the whole day in Heavenly Secrets City wearing this robe, Ning Xuan, who was always very concerned about his image, blushed bright red. Just thinking about what people were saying about him behind his back made him want to explode!
He couldn't help but glare at his henchmen, whispering, "Why didn't you remind me!"
The lackeys looked worried. How could they dare? And how were they supposed to remind them? Were they supposed to say something like, "Young Master, you smell a bit. Did you accidentally poop?" Would they even be able to live with themselves then?
"Pfft." Xiao Tingyu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Ning Xuan turned around, and Xiao Tingyu pinched her nose. "Why don't you go back and change your clothes first?"
Ning Xuan:...
I'm so angry!!
But he had nowhere to vent his anger. Looking at Qiaoqiao's sincere face, could he blame the little girl? It seemed impossible. He could only glare at his spirit beast and grit his teeth, "I'll deal with you when we get back."
The tiger, which had been so arrogant just moments before, now looked like a cat, its ears tucked in, its arrogance completely gone.
Ning Xuan then looked at Fu Fengyuan: "Don't be so smug, you'll be in for a beating at the sect competition!"
With that, he stormed off in a huff.
Watching the group leave, everyone breathed a sigh of Fu Fengyuan. Fu Fengyuan looked at his junior sister gratefully. Thanks to her quick thinking, otherwise, he didn't know how this conflict would have ended.
If things really escalate, the situation will be even more unfavorable for their Flowing Cloud Sect.
After becoming the young sect leader of the Flowing Cloud Sect, he gained a deeper understanding of the Flowing Cloud Sect's inferior status among the four major sects.
Why is the young sect leader walking so fast?
[I was originally planning to let my senior brothers and sisters gossip about him too!]
The senior students perked up immediately. What? This guy has some juicy gossip?
I should have kept my distance!
The group looked like they'd been ripped off; they were determined to finish the gossip before leaving! Some were even eager to ask the person to come back.
But it's fine to eat it now.
Although it's a bit less flavorful without me, the melon is still delicious, that's all that matters.
After waiting for a long time, Qiaoqiao remained silent.
She touched her stomach.
The little belly, which had shrunk, made a "gurgling" sound.
The group exchanged glances, Fu Fengyuan hurriedly said, "I've asked the inn to arrange some food and wine. Senior brothers and sisters, let's go eat first."
Xiao Tingyu: "Yes, eating is more important."
Wen Zhi: "I'm hungry too."
Qiaoqiao: [Oh, so everyone's hungry! I thought I was the only one who was hungry, and I was too embarrassed to say so.]
The group hurried to the inn where the Flowing Cloud Sect was located. Fu Fengyuan had already arranged a table of food and wine, all from famous Heavenly Secrets City.
gourmet food
The aroma of Sichuan peppercorn ribs and spicy duck legs was irresistible. Everyone sat around and enjoyed a hearty meal. Qiaoqiao finally got to eat the toon sprout omelet she had been craving and went to rest contentedly.
The next morning marked the first day of the sect's grand martial arts competition.
The four major immortal sects held a grand sect competition, originally intended for exchange and competition among their disciples, with only Nascent Soul below the Nascent Soul stage allowed to participate. However, as the open and covert struggles between the four sects intensified, the competition gradually became an important indicator of each sect's reputation and strength.
Whoever wins the sect competition will be the number one sect in the Cultivation World.
This is a battle for rankings, but also a battle for face.
Over the years, the top spot has been firmly held by the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, while the Flowing Cloud Sect's performance in the competition has remained consistently at the bottom, seemingly on the verge of being expelled from the ranks of the four great immortal sects.
Countless sects below are watching, hoping that the Flowing Cloud Sect will collapse so that they can squeeze into the ranks of the Four Immortal Sects.
If the Flowing Cloud Sect fails to achieve a good ranking in this competition, they may indeed be expelled.
On the day of the competition, the venue was packed with people.
The four immortal sects were led by their respective protectors and elders, with all members of each sect present.
Ning Xuan, whom I met yesterday, was standing in the Profound Heaven Sect Sect's group. He had changed into a purple robe and was wearing at least several sachets. The strong, overpowering fragrance could be smelled from a distance, making people feel nauseous.
The Profound Heaven Sect disciples who were near him were in big trouble; they all looked pale and were almost fainting from the aroma.
Xiao Tingyu couldn't help but suppress a laugh. This young master was clearly a fool; how could he not understand the principle of extremes meeting their opposites? Excessive fragrance, how was it any different from stench?
The old man on the stage cleared his throat, "Today, I am honored to attend this grand gathering. The four great immortal sects are all gathered here, and the elites of each sect are present. This is a great event in the Cultivation World..."
The audience: zzzZZZ
Help!
Could someone please carry this old man away?
If we don't get him out of here soon, everyone will fall asleep!
Unfortunately, the old man couldn't hear the voices of the crowd. He was engrossed in the pleasure of the leader's speech, and after rambling on for over an hour with meaningless nonsense, he finally began to say something of substance.
"Many talented young people who are Azure Cloud Ranking are participating in this sect competition, such as Mo Changfeng, ' Long Wind for Ten Thousand Li ' from the Glazed Sea, who is ranked thirty-first on the Azure Cloud Ranking."
An arrogant young man in black stood up, his expression one of disdain for everyone present.
[Wow, this person is actually incredibly timid; they're a total social phobia.]
To avoid being scared and crying while standing here, he was actually wearing a specially made mask, and even his expression was custom-designed!
[Haha. Look closely, he hasn't blinked for half an hour!]
Shen Ji: That's outrageous.
Xiao Tingyu: Hahaha! This is simply too...
funny
Alright!
Wen Zhi:... Brother, are you really alright?
"The ' Entering the Dao Through Painting ' Fairy Bihua of the Profound Heaven Sect is ranked twentieth on the Azure Cloud Ranking."
From the crowd, a female cultivator with an ethereal and otherworldly appearance stood up.
This is outrageous.
[Her paintings are all plagiarized. To avoid being discovered, she copies bits and pieces from here and there, then pieces them together—a true master of Frankenstein's monster.]