98: Chapter 44 Heading East_3 98: Chapter 44 Heading East_3 “Such trials are commonplace; our Wanyun Sect has also held several in the past, usually for disciples below the Heaven and Earth Bridge realm.
This time, the Sea Watch Sect is suddenly hosting such an event, and we need to give our support,”
“After the elders reported to the Sect Leader, he personally nominated Ping’an and let him go for the trial.”
“The Sect Leader even joked that such a trial is basically sending the disciples to snatch some glory, and it’s a good opportunity for the sect to shine.
If other sects bully us, just let Ping’an toss out a thousand or eight hundred Magic Artifacts and blast the scene.”
“Grand-ancestor, what the Sect Leader means is that Ping’an must go.”
Li Dazhi laughed and said, “Let him go then.
The boy has been cooped up in the mountain gate for two years; going out will help him relax a bit.”
“But the problem is, Ping’an says he’s got qi deviation from his practice and doesn’t want to leave!”
Li Dazhi widened his eyes and asked, “Has he really gotten qi deviation?”
“Not at all, the patrolling disciples said Ping’an is fine, not a single injury!”
Xinhuai Wang, struggling not to laugh or cry, sighed:
“Ping’an has already stepped into the Void Refinement Realm, and his Dao Body is completely formed.
How could he have qi deviation…
Grand-ancestor, please, could you persuade Ping’an?
“The Sect Leader’s edict has been given, we can’t go back to him and report that Ping’an has qi deviation.”
Li Dazhi leaned back, his eyebrows raised and eyes smiling:
“Then you’ve really come to the wrong person.
It’s true I’m his biological father, but in front of my son Ping’an, I’m the one who gets scolded.
“Why not try Qing Su, the Immortal?
Just don’t let my son find out.
“His master is quite simple-minded and…
ahem, very understanding.
“Just tell her that the sect needs Ping’an to go out and win glory for the sect, and Ping’an will surely head to the Mundane Affairs Hall to report dutifully.”
Thank you for the guidance, Grand-ancestor!”
Xinhuai Wang stood up, cupped his hands in salute, and turned to leave.
“Hey, what’s the rush!”
Li Dazhi called Xinhuai Wang back and asked:
“For this trip, how many Immortals from our sect will accompany and protect them?
And how many disciples are needed?”
“There should be thirty-six, one from each peak, and with Ping’an, exactly thirty-seven disciples,”
“Our sect will send twelve Elemental Immortals and six True Immortals for protection, with Elder Yansheng leading the team.
“There are also many True and Elemental Immortals from other sects attending, and as the host, Sea Watch Sect will surely have a Heavenly Immortal presiding.
“Moreover, on the shores of the East Sea, our Wanyun Sect has a Heavenly Immortal guarding the market town, who can come to our aid in case of trouble.”
“That’s good,” Li Dazhi felt much relieved, “Xinhuai, do you think we could add one more spot to the list of disciples?”
Xinhuai Wang quickly said, “Certainly, once you’ve spoken, Grand-ancestor, our sect’s disciples all want to advance, and there’s no strict rule about this list!”
“Ningning Mu from Caiyun Peak,” Li Dazhi smiled and said, “She gets along well with my son Ping’an.
Her cultivation is a bit lower, should be close to Void Refinement Realm; let her go along for the trial as well.”
“Yes, Ningning Mu from Caiyun Peak, I will remember this,”
Xinhuai Wang immediately promised with a salute.
“Do you have any other instructions, Grand-ancestor?”
“Nothing much, I’ll keep on working,” Li Dazhi waved his hand, then couldn’t help but sigh, “Sect Leader brother has buried me here; I hardly see my son once in months.”
“The able take on more work, you keep busy then.”
With a smile, Xinhuai Wang bid farewell and hurriedly departed.
Shortly after, Wen Ling’er came in with a tea tray, placing a cup of tea beside Li Dazhi’s desk.
“Grand-ancestor, your tea,”
Li Dazhi didn’t look up, his voice slowed: “Send a message to your master, my son Ping’an will go to the Sea Watch Sect at the East Sea shore for the trial.”
Wen Ling’er cautiously asked, “Do you have any other instructions?
Just to pass on this message?”
Li Dazhi looked up at the ‘little’ girl and smiled, “Let your master comprehend the importance of this news herself, you may go.”
“Yes, Grand-ancestor,”
Wen Ling’er bowed her head and withdrew; Li Dazhi shook his head slightly.
Despite being lovely and quite astute, this kid was not very sharp; having been in Castcloud Hall for two years, she still couldn’t discern which questions to ask and which to avoid.
He had already prepared Xiaoyue, what else could there be?
Over the past two years, by relying on Castcloud Hall’s fame and fortune, Xiaoyue’s status within the sect had risen substantially, it was high time he showed some gratitude to the Li family.
Li Dazhi shook his head and continued to check the accounts at hand, fully engaged in the grand business of earning Spirit Stones.
Qing Su soared away from Caiyun Peak, and on her way back to her cave dwelling, she encountered Xinhuai Wang, who was looking for her as instructed by Li Dazhi.
Xinhuai Wang conveyed the message exactly as Li Dazhi had instructed, speaking of ‘the need for Ping’an to bring glory to the sect’;
Qing Su calmly acknowledged, indicating she would tell her disciple and continued towards her cave dwelling.
Xinhuai Wang was slightly puzzled…
He wondered if it was just his imagination, but he always felt that this Immortal Qing Su seemed to be preoccupied with weighty thoughts.
‘Isn’t Qing Su cultivating the way of a pure heart?
Could she have any troubles?’
Xinhuai Wang, of course, had no idea, nor was it appropriate for him to inquire further.
Elsewhere, upon returning to her cave dwelling, Qing Su activated the Formation, closed the doors, and frowned as she looked at Li Ping’an, who was fast asleep in the reclining chair.
With a flip of her hand, a jade slip appeared in her palm.
It was labeled: “Good Master’s Way.”