After dealing with the matters of the Wei family, Wen Jingshu led the group, young and old, back to the teleportation formation leading to the cultivation world.
On the other side of the teleportation formation, the Grand Elder of the Qingyun Sect had already been waiting for a long time.
Fearing any unexpected complications, the disciples from the other three sects also returned to the cultivation world through the Qingyun Sect's teleportation formation this time.
Seeing the elders of their respective sects present, the group's anxious hearts finally settled.
The Grand Elder of the Qingyun Sect was a gentle-looking young female cultivator. Zhong Lian scanned the crowd, her gaze ultimately landing on Wen Jingshu.
Before arriving, she did not know what Wen Jingshu's current appearance looked like; she simply felt that the girl's aura was distinct from everyone else.
Before returning to the cultivation world, Xu Haoguang had already briefly briefed Wen Jingshu. Seeing the members of the other sects depart, Wen Jingshu reverted to her appearance as Wen Jingshu while bowing to Zhong Lian, saying:
“Wen Jingshu of Hidden Star Peak greets the Grand Elder.”
Hidden Star Peak? Wen Jingshu?
Was she the top-grade lightning spiritual root child who had suddenly been brought back personally by Daoist Lord Beili—Wen Jingshu?
Seeing Wen Jingshu's original appearance and hearing her words, Ma Qian and the other two could not help but widen their eyes.
They knew it! With Senior Brother Wu's swift, decisive methods and his ability to kill Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators in a single strike, he could absolutely not be an outer sect disciple.
They just had not expected her background to be so formidable!
Wen Jingshu was actually very low-profile. Because of her appearance, she rarely left Little Spirit Peak after entering the Qingyun Sect unless absolutely necessary.
However, Beili's reputation was simply too grand. Moreover, after taking Wen Jingshu as his disciple, he had directly announced to the world that he would no longer accept any personal disciples.
As his last disciple, Wen Jingshu naturally aroused the curiosity of many.
Of course, due to Yun Xiange's machinations, most of these rumors were far from positive.
Watching the legendary figure suddenly appear before him, Ma Qian felt a complex mix of emotions.
Jealousy was inevitable; after all, it was only natural for low-level cultivators like them to envy geniuses.
It was just that before interacting with Wen Jingshu, he had always believed she was not a good person.
When facing a genius of poor character, they could at least look down on her from a moral high ground when discussing her, thereby balancing the sourness in their hearts.
Yet reality had dealt him a resounding slap. This genius of theirs not only possessed monstrous talent, but her character was also beyond reproach.
Even when Fang Chun had dragged her along for a mission at the last minute, she had not felt offended at all, let alone turned hostile.
In her, they saw none of the arrogance typical of personal disciples.
Zhong Lian looked at the little female cultivator before her, who appeared to be only nine years old, and said with satisfaction:
“You have worked hard. Once we return to the sect, you will need to come with me to meet the Sect Master.”
“As for the remaining matters, leave them to us.”
Wen Jingshu responded neither humbly nor arrogantly, taking the lead to board the flying boat that Zhong Lian had brought.
This flying boat also bore the emblem of the Qingyun Sect, but its size and grade were far superior to the one they had used in the mortal realm.
Accompanying Zhong Lian were seven or eight Daoist Sovereigns and a Daoist Patriarch, clearly dispatched by Xu Haoguang out of caution to prevent any mishaps on their return journey.
Seeing how deeply Xu Haoguang trusted the words she had transmitted to her, Wen Jingshu could not help but feel touched.
In this dog-eat-dog cultivation world, trust was exceptionally rare.
Yet in the very next moment, these mighty figures surrounded her.
The Mahayana Stage Daoist Patriarch was the first to speak: “Shushu, are you tired from this trip to the mortal realm? I brought some spirit fruits. If you are tired, you can have some first.”
The Daoist Sovereigns who crowded in after him added: “You have worked hard, Shushu. Once we return to the Qingyun Sect, you must have a good rest.”
“We have heard of your heroic deeds—protecting your fellow disciples and decisively slaying those scoundrels from the Beast Taming Sect. This must be recorded as a major contribution!”
“Shushu, I am the Sixth Elder. Back when Fang Chun was recruiting, I even went to receive you. It was just that you left in a bit of a hurry, so you probably didn't see me.”
Wen Jingshu was utterly baffled by their intense enthusiasm.
Equally shocked were Ma Qian and the other two.
It was not as if they had never seen personal disciples before, but whose personal disciple could get Daoist Sovereigns and a Daoist Patriarch to speak to them with such amiability?!
They also knew that Wen Jingshu had an alchemist brother, but her brother's grade... those ancestors surely would not think much of him, right?
Could it be that Wen Jingshu had an even greater backer behind her?
Seeing this, Zhong Lian first settled Ma Qian and the children before saying to the others:
“Alright, you old fogeys, show some restraint. Be careful not to frighten Shushu, or Daoist Sovereign Ziyang will come looking for trouble with you.”
She then explained to Wen Jingshu: “Shushu, do not worry. We are all the Sect Master's people. You can trust us completely.”
Aside from the various peaks, the Qingyun Sect also had eight elders. These elders belonged to the Sect Master's faction, protecting and swearing loyalty to the Sect Master. They were the Sect Master's most trusted subordinates and right-hand men.
“Do not blame the Sect Master for informing us of your true identity. It is simply because your identity is far too important, and the Sect Master is bogged down by miscellaneous duties, often unable to step in immediately to resolve troubles for you.”
“In the future, if you have any issues, you can contact me first.”
Hearing this, Wen Jingshu expressed her understanding and replied smoothly, “I naturally trust the Sect Master's character.”
Otherwise, she would not have come to the Qingyun Sect back then, nor would Wen Shuyi have allowed her to join a sect with an unrighteous atmosphere.
Seeing Wen Jingshu's calm, unperturbed, and magnanimous demeanor, the group's impression of the Wen sisters improved even further.
Needless to say, Wen Shuyi was universally recognized among alchemists for her good temper, but they had not expected that the super second-generation cultivator Wen Jingshu would also possess such a steady character.
If this girl maintained her current mindset, she would surely ascend within a thousand years!
Wen Jingshu did not know that she could receive such high praise just by saying a couple of sentences.
Of course, even if she knew, she would not have much of a reaction.
Because she also believed she would definitely ascend within a thousand years.
No, she would not even need a thousand years; within five hundred years, she would surely attain immortality!
Mentioning immortality, Wen Jingshu could not help but think of Sui Qi again.
Tsk, she could not be blamed for being infatuated; his face was simply too beautiful. Whenever she saw a cultivator of a similar age to Sui Qi, Wen Jingshu could not help but compare the two.
The result was that the more she compared, the more she felt Sui Qi was an absolute marvel, a feast for the eyes.
She just did not know when she would be able to see him again.
...
The cultivation world did not have the level restrictions of the mortal realm. Fearing that a long delay would bring trouble, Zhong Lian steered the flying boat forward at full speed.
With the aid of acceleration talismans, it took only three shichen for the group to return safely to the sect.
Zhong Lian brought Wen Jingshu, and Wen Jingshu brought Wei Ruxue. The three of them went together to the main peak's grand hall.
By this time, Xu Haoguang, Beili, and the other core elders of the Qingyun Sect had already arrived.
Zhong Lian and Wen Jingshu bowed to Xu Haoguang, saying, “Greetings, Sect Master.”
Then, Wen Jingshu bowed to Beili: “Greetings, Master.”
Xu Haoguang and Beili nodded in response.
Seeing this, Wen Jingshu continued, “She is the one possessing the Supreme Derived Water Spiritual Root whom I rescued from the Beast Taming Sect, Wei Ruxue.”
As soon as Wen Jingshu finished speaking, Wei Ruxue cast a cautious glance at her. Encouraged by Wen Jingshu's gaze, she knelt before Xu Haoguang:
“Wei Ruxue greets the Sect Master.”
Xu Haoguang frowned slightly, noticing that Wei Ruxue was clearly not in a normal state. Wen Jingshu explained:
“Your disciple once took Wei Ruxue back to the Wei family residence. After Wei Ruxue left, the entire Wei family was slaughtered, with not a single survivor.”
Oh, then it made sense.
A blood feud of a slaughtered family; anyone would be dazed for a while after that.
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