After Faking Her Death and Fleeing, the Emotionless Daoist Master Regretted It - Chapter 13

Chapter 13: First Entry into the Sect – Drawing Hatred

Night fell, and the Master and disciple gradually approached the Heaven-Extending Sect’s mountain gate.

Su Lingqing gazed around her. As far as her eyes could see, it was a boundless sea of clouds.

Occasionally, several peaks pierced through the mist, appearing mysterious and ethereal. Though she only glimpsed a corner, she could already imagine their grandeur and majesty.

“Heaven-Extending has long been called the Immortal Sect. There are nine hundred and ninety-nine peaks in the mountain gate. What Lingqing currently sees are all peaks over nine thousand zhang tall.”

Ling Yunyue pointed to the highest one, continuing: “That is Profound Heaven Peak, and it is also my Dao site.”

Su Lingqing looked in the direction her Master pointed, only to see the peak covered in white snow, draped in silver.

She recalled that her Master was an Ice Spiritual Root, and such an environment was perfectly suited for her.

“Besides Master, are there any other senior members of the lineage on the peak?”

“Currently, there are only the two of us, Master and disciple, in my lineage. However, there are a hundred service disciples on the peak, who are responsible for maintaining the spiritual herb garden, the spirit beast field, the martial arts arena, and sweeping the fallen leaves daily.”

“This disciple hasn’t seen any greenery yet. These fallen leaves…”

“Profound Heaven Peak is ten thousand zhang tall. All four seasons exist on the peak. What Lingqing sees is only the tip of the iceberg.”

“So that’s how it is.” Su Lingqing suddenly understood. She had initially mistaken Profound Heaven Peak for a mere snow peak.

As they neared the mountain gate, Ling Yunyue controlled the cloud mass to gradually descend.

Su Lingqing clearly saw the scene of the four seasons alternating on the peak, rendered speechless by the sight.

On the peaks adjacent to Profound Heaven Peak, many disciples were practicing sword techniques and Dao arts under the setting sun’s glow.

Occasionally, streaks of light cut across the sky. Looking closely, she saw they were cultivators flying on treasures, their robes fluttering in the wind.

Ling Yunyue did not conceal her presence. Disciples from the various peaks spotted her one after another. For a moment, excited comments were heard incessantly.

“It’s Venerable Lingxiao! The Venerable is back!”

“Look, the Venerable has a little girl with her! Could the Venerable have accepted a disciple?”

“If that’s true, it will be the hottest news in the Heaven-Extending Sect in a hundred years!”

“There are many talents in the sect who want to become the Venerable’s disciple. Being accepted as the Venerable’s disciple will likely create many enemies.”

“To be able to become the Venerable’s disciple, she must be extraordinary. Even if she makes enemies, I believe she has enough ability to handle it!”

Due to the distance, Su Lingqing did not hear all the discussions, but the words “Venerable Lingxiao” clearly reached her ears.

When they first met, her Master had mentioned her name, but it did not contain the character xiao.

She was slightly curious. Hesitating for a moment, she quietly asked: “Master, the Venerable Lingxiao they mentioned…”

Ling Yunyue smiled and replied: “Lingxiao is my Daoist title, and Venerable is a respectful address used in the sect.”

“Does every cultivator have a Daoist title?”

“It varies from person to person. In the Four Continents of the Profound Heaven Realm, Daoist titles are only recognized for the Golden Core realm and above. If one’s strength reaches the corresponding level and they choose not to take a Daoist title, no one will force them.”

At this point, Ling Yunyue changed the subject and brought up another matter.

“My Dongfu (Cave Abode) is at the peak, but Lingqing has a Wood Spiritual Root. The peak is perpetually covered in ice and snow, making it unsuitable for long-term residence. I suggest choosing a livable place on the mountainside. What do you think, Lingqing?”

The young girl’s eyes curved in a smile, and she responded warmly: “This disciple listens to Master.”

“Then I shall first take Lingqing around the mountainside of Profound Heaven Peak. The specific location will be decided by you, my disciple.”

“Understood. Thank you, Master!”

Ling Yunyue slowed her flight speed again, holding the young girl as she traversed the peaks. The setting sun’s glow shone upon her, adding a touch of sacred radiance.

Her action further confirmed the speculations of the sect’s disciples.

In less than an hour, the news of Venerable Lingxiao accepting a disciple spread throughout the entire Heaven-Extending Sect.

Cultivators from all the peaks discussed the matter intensely.

At the same time, those who had intended to take Ling Yunyue as their Master, to a greater or lesser extent, harbored a trace of hostility toward Su Lingqing, and began to seek ways to inquire about her identity and background…

About half an hour later, Su Lingqing chose the sun-facing side of the mountainside, settling on a location for her Dongfu next to a grove of purple bamboo.

After confirming with her disciple, Ling Yunyue formed seals with both hands, transforming spiritual power into blades, and rapidly carved out a brand-new Dongfu.

To protect her disciple’s safety, she set up a high-level spiritual restriction around the Dongfu.

Su Lingqing watched intently from the side. Driven by curiosity, she slowly reached out her hand. Just as she was about to touch the restriction, a long, strong hand quickly seized her wrist, bringing her back to her original position.

“Lingqing, don’t be reckless. The restriction is not fully established yet.”

Caught in the act by her Master, the young girl’s pretty face flushed slightly. She lowered her head and quietly answered Yes.

A moment later, a palm-sized, crescent-shaped jade pendant was offered to her.

“This is the Profound Heaven Peak Direct Disciple identity token. As long as you leave a trace of your divine sense on it, your name will then appear in the sect’s Jade Register.”

Hearing this, the young girl accepted the jade pendant with curiosity. Following her Master’s instructions, she tried to separate a wisp of her divine sense and probe into it.

The next moment, the jade pendant flashed with spiritual light, and Su Lingqing’s name immediately clearly appeared.

Concurrently, at the Ten Thousand Blessings Peak of the Heaven-Extending Sect, in a grand and magnificent hall, her name appeared on the Profound Heaven Peak’s legacy Jade Register, followed by a five-character label: Disciple of Ling Yunyue.

The white-haired Elder presiding over the hall smiled with relief upon seeing this.

“After so many years, the Venerable has finally accepted a disciple. Profound Heaven Peak finally has a successor.”

No sooner had the words fallen than several people rushed in from outside the hall.

Their voices arrived before they did.

“Elder An, did you hear that the Venerable accepted a disciple?”

“Yes. You people are quite well-informed.”

“Haha, we only learned about it from the discussions of the disciples. Elder An, do you know the background of the Venerable’s disciple?”

“I spend all day in this Spirit Communicating Hall. How would I know? If you are truly curious, why don’t you go and ask the Venerable yourself?”

“Cough… If we dared to do that, we wouldn’t have run all the way here to ask you, Elder An. You know that the Venerable is notoriously unapproachable.”

“Well, you won’t get any useful information from me anyway. You’d better find a way to inquire elsewhere.”

“Alas, fine. We shall take our leave. Sorry for the disturbance, Elder An.”

Watching the figures leave, a trace of worry arose in An Ran’s heart.

They all had highly talented juniors. The reason they had not taken a Master was due to their delusion of wanting to become the Venerable’s disciple.

Now that they knew the Venerable had accepted a disciple, if they couldn’t balance their emotions, it might cause a lot of trouble.

An Ran looked at the new name on the Jade Register. After a long time, he sighed softly.

Anyone who could become the Venerable’s disciple was definitely not an ordinary person. If she were truly targeted in the future, it would also be a form of tempering for her. With the sect rules restraining them, those people, no matter how dissatisfied, would not dare to go too far.

Profound Heaven Peak.

Su Lingqing held the crescent jade pendant, smoothly passed through the restriction set up by her Master, and entered the newly opened Dongfu.

Ling Yunyue followed beside her disciple, taking out many high-quality items from her storage ring and controlling them with spiritual power to neatly settle in the Dongfu.

In just a moment, tables, chairs, beds, and meditation cushions were all arranged.

The previously dull gray walls of the Dongfu were replaced with a light azure color, which complemented the Wood Spiritual Root well. The inner and outer rooms were separated by bead curtains and screens. The natural dirt floor was covered with a layer of dark-colored jade stones, each fitted perfectly together.

Su Lingqing was overwhelmingly shocked by the brand-new Dongfu.

In the mortal world, building such a dwelling would take at least several months, yet her Master had completed it in an instant.

As of now, the debt she owed her Master was becoming increasingly difficult to repay.

The young girl looked up at the aloof, fairy-like person, her thoughts racing.

Just then, a streak of light flew in from outside, circling back and forth in front of the restriction.

Sensing the movement, Ling Yunyue waved her sleeve, temporarily opening a gap in the restriction, and the streak of light flew to her in the blink of an eye.

This was a transmission talisman, sent by the Sect Leader.

She listened intently for a moment. As the transmission ended, the talisman turned into ashes.

Ling Yunyue turned around, meeting her disciple’s curious gaze, and explained warmly: “I have important matters to attend to and need to go to the Sect Leader’s Heavenly Moon Peak. Lingqing, please stay on Profound Heaven Peak and familiarize yourself with the surroundings.”

“How long will Master be gone?”

“A short time, maybe an hour, or as long as several hours.”

“Then this disciple will wait for Master to return in the Dongfu.”

“It’s late now. Lingqing, please do not wait deliberately. You can cultivate slowly, as you did before. I will come back tomorrow morning.”

The young girl bit her lip, slightly unwilling, but ultimately said nothing more, only quietly answering Yes.

As she left Profound Heaven Peak, the Sword Spirit Ice Deficient sent a message to her Master, reminding her: “Over the years, the number of disciples who wanted to enter Profound Heaven Peak is countless. Your bringing Lingqing back without any warning might attract resentment toward her.”

Even in a righteous Dao sect, people’s hearts are unpredictable, and precautions must be taken.

If Lingqing stayed in the Dongfu, protected by the restriction, she would naturally not be in danger. However, if she left the Dongfu, her safety would not be guaranteed.

Prompted by the Sword Spirit, Ling Yunyue immediately realized that she had overlooked this matter.

“The Sect Leader’s transmission mentioned the Demon Cultivators. I must go. Ice Deficient, I will trouble you to keep an eye on things here on Profound Heaven Peak. If you find anyone attempting to harm Lingqing, capture them immediately!”

“Rest assured. With me here, Lingqing’s safety is guaranteed!”

Ling Yunyue knew Ice Deficient’s strength well. Receiving her assurance, she slowly felt at ease and continued on to Heavenly Moon Peak.

Inside the Dongfu on Profound Heaven Peak, after her Master left, Su Lingqing took out the spirit beast egg, along with the bamboo basin containing the Spiritual Spring water, from her storage bracelet and placed them on the mahogany table.

Compared to a few days ago, the spirit beast egg’s vitality had visibly recovered a little.

Newly arrived at the sect, Su Lingqing was unfamiliar with everything except her Master. With her Master gone, she simply couldn’t calm down to cultivate for the moment.

She stared at the spirit beast egg for a while, then her gaze slowly shifted, settling on the bed built with warm jade.

Thinking that it was personally crafted by her Master, a smile appeared on Su Lingqing’s face. She walked to the bed, slowly lay down, and as her mind gradually relaxed, she unconsciously drifted into sleep.

When Ice Deficient walked into the Dongfu, she immediately saw the young girl lying quietly on the bed and instantly had the idea of playing a prank.

She leaned forward, extended her fair, delicate hand, and gently pinched the young girl’s delicate, straight nose.

“Ngh~” Su Lingqing woke up from her deep sleep. Her consciousness gradually returned, and her vision slowly focused.

Her sweet dream was interrupted, and she felt a little angry. However, when she saw the all-too-familiar figure sitting by the bed, the anger that had just arisen instantly vanished, replaced by joy…