45: Chapter 25 My Immortal Father 45: Chapter 25 My Immortal Father Wanyun Hall Sect Leader’s Decree:
‘Minister Weiyen, an exterior minister of Wanyun Sect, and Li Ping’an, an exterior disciple, have rendered meritorious service in rescuing fellow disciples, thereby enhancing the reputation of our Wanyun Sect.
They are each awarded one Spirit Stone, six jugs of Immortal Pills, and twelve boxes of precious artifact-refining materials.’
‘For failing to establish timely contact with the interior of the sect, which led numerous fellow disciples to make needless trips into the mortal world, Minister Weiyen is reprimanded verbally.
Twenty years’ worth of monthly provisions from the Nourishing Clouds Hall will be deducted, and he is ordered to copy the internal communication spell three thousand times, to be completed within half a year.’
‘Disciple Li Ping’an, composed and calm, seized the advantages at hand and demonstrated exceptional courage and insight.
The various elders of the interior have thus decided to reward him with one of the sect’s estate residences, leaving the choice of residence up to him.
He is also granted the immortal treasures, Green Cloud Immortal Cloak and Flowing Cloud Soaring Shuttle.’
‘This reward shall not be announced publicly; the involved parties simply being aware will suffice.’
The Immortal Qing Su immediately went into seclusion at Caiyun Peak after returning to the mountain, which was a source of mild complaints from Minister Weiyen.
“Ping’an, look, all that hustle over the past several days, and not even a word of thanks!”
Li Ping’an smiled without replying, idly fiddling with his ‘exterior disciple’ Identity Jade for quite some time.
The two of them had returned to Flowing Clouds Hall and were gathered in the wooden building where Li Ping’an resided.
The two Spirit Stones on the table radiated a misty, fairy-like light, alongside the Immortal Pills and treasures awarded by the sect, all delivered here.
As for the Wanyun Return-to-Sect Token, Li Ping’an didn’t feel right keeping it and returned the original to Minister Xinhuai Wang.
Minister Weiyen admired the new robe that Li Ping’an had just acquired, clicking his tongue in praise but not daring to try it on himself.
What truly made Li Ping’an happy at the moment was not the Spirit Stones or Immortal Pills, nor the two Immortal treasures, but the fact that his name had been inscribed into the Wanyun Sect’s Immortal Register.
From this day forward, he was now a formal disciple of Wanyun Sect.
Not only would he receive three low-grade Spirit Stones as a monthly allowance, but he could also freely visit the various peaks where exterior disciples cultivated, attend the six lectures given by Immortals each month; he could openly cultivate various low-level spells of the Wanyun Sect, seek guidance anytime from the exterior ministers, and propose to be stationed in the mortal world when the time was ripe.
Now, with his father in Wanyun Sect, his home was in Wanyun Sect too; he no longer needed to waste his years in the mortal realm.
All in all, Li Ping’an had not only met but exceeded the goals he had set for himself!
Now, there were only two sore points left for Li Ping’an:
Lack of the Earth element in the Five Elements;
Lack of a mentor in his destiny.
“Minister,” Li Ping’an said with a smile, “you should tuck away your rewards first.
Priestess Ningning should be arriving soon, as the saying goes, ‘a witness should share the gains’…”
If she sees it, I’ll give her a share!”
Minister Weiyen was generous in words, but his actions were honest; he quickly stowed away his share of Spirit Stones and treasures.
For a Qi Cultivator who had only recently ascended, this sum of Spirit Stones and treasures was indeed a handsome fortune.
Minister Weiyen was in high spirits and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Following you and your father’s fortune has truly brought me good luck!
Li Ping’an shook his head with a smile, not bothering to correct the slip of the tongue in his statement.
Whether Minister Weiyen was following him or not was something Li Ping’an was unsure of;
But what Li Ping’an could affirm was that Minister Weiyen was definitely the first Great General under his old father’s command.
Li Ping’an continued to inventory his gains, holding the Immortal Cloak for a moment before carelessly setting it aside.
This Immortal Cloak was mainly for show and its protective function was not as good as the inner armor he was wearing.
With an exquisite style and complex patterns, it belonged to ‘special ceremonial attire.’
The Flowing Cloud Soaring Shuttle that could grow large or small, ordinarily looked like a shuttle used in weaving but could transform into a shuttle one zhang in length when in use, with an astonishing escape speed.
Li Ping’an carefully examined the treasure in his hand, then could hardly wait to start imbuing it with spiritual energy.
“This Flowing Cloud Soaring Shuttle is indeed a fine treasure.”
“That doesn’t seem right,” Minister Weiyen said with a laugh, “clearly your cloak is the finer item.”
“A treasure that is useful to oneself is a good treasure.”
Li Ping’an replied with a smile,
“Presently I am only in the Light Condensing Realm and cannot bring forth even a tenth of this shuttle’s power, but I can use it to travel tens of thousands of miles in a day.
“I suppose the various elders of the sect realized I have a knack for escape techniques and especially bestowed this precious gift upon me.”
Minister Weiyen replied earnestly, “How can that be called an escape?
This is clearly an advance of ten thousand miles, a stride through the clouds!
From outside the door came a light call, “Brother Ping’an?”
Minister Weiyen immediately stood up, “I won’t intrude then.
You two chat, you chat.”
Just as Li Ping’an was about to stop him, Minister Weiyen had already used a spell, turned into a wisp of cloud, and floated to the second floor, escaping out the window and disappearing from sight.
After the ‘intensive training’ of the past few days, Minister Weiyen’s proficiency with Escape Techniques had also improved dramatically.
Li Ping’an put the shuttle away, donned the long robe, and opened the door to see a graceful figure standing in the courtyard.
Ningning Mu had clearly taken great care with her appearance that day.
Her black hair was twisted into double bun rings, her pretty face lightly dusted with makeup, wearing a flowing pink and white dress that just barely touched the ground; only when she moved did her embroidered shoes become visible.
It was not clear whether the dress was designed this way or her figure had just become too exceptional, but the fabric at her chest seemed a bit too tight, and the sash around her soft waist seemed too slender for a grip.
She was holding a food container in her hand, peering into the room on tiptoes.
“Minister Weiyen has just left.”
Li Ping’an said with a smile, taking a leisurely stroll to the tree.
Ningning Mu quietly asked, “Did you only come back with Minister Weiyen, Brother?”
Li Ping’an replied with a smile, “Wasn’t there also Elder Qing Su?”
Ningning Mu suddenly brightened, her eyes curved into crescents, her fair skin glistening in the sunlight as she happily skipped to Li Ping’an’s side.
Li Ping’an brushed the leaves off the low table and cushions and took a seat together with Ningning Mu.