Chapter 128 - 125 Ling Qianxue

Chapter 128: Chapter 125 Ling QianxueSeeing the reactions of these people, Ye Xuan couldn’t help but chuckle to himself. He didn’t have the leisure to teach all these people a lesson, that would be too unreasonable. "You," he addressed the group, "tell your Elder Wen to discipline his grandson properly. If I catch him misbehaving again, it won’t be a pleasant conversation." Ye Xuan cast a glance at the Yin Hall Disciples, then withdrew his gaze, speaking indifferently. "Yes, yes." The group hurriedly nodded in agreement. However, they secretly cursed inwardly. Ye Xuan had beaten Wen Ziyu to a pulp, nearly crippling him. And he still called that being polite? Moreover, Ye Xuan’s words were rather arrogant. Elder Wen was, after all, an elder of the Yin Hall. Ye Xuan had beaten up his grandson and left such an almost threatening message. He clearly didn’t put Elder Wen in his eyes. It would be strange if Elder Wen didn’t explode in anger. But that wasn’t their concern anymore. They were just messengers. Whether it was Ye Xuan or Elder Wen, they couldn’t afford to offend either, so why bring trouble upon themselves? "Brother Ye, shall we leave now?" One of them cautiously looked at Ye Xuan. After receiving a nod from him, they felt as if they had been granted amnesty and immediately readied themselves to leave. "Hold on." However, before they could take a few steps, Ye Xuan’s voice came from behind, causing their expressions to quickly turn sour. Nevertheless, they reluctantly turned around, forcing a smile on their faces. "You forgot something." Ye Xuan’s gaze swept over the place where Wen Ziyu had fainted. The group quickly realized what he meant and hurriedly went back to carry away the unconscious Wen Ziyu. At that moment, from not far away, suddenly a light breaking wind sound approached clearly signaling someone’s arrival. "Wait." A soft female voice suddenly transmitted over, causing the movements of the several Yin Hall Disciples to stiffen, then they unanimously looked towards the direction of the voice. Ye Xuan also looked towards the newcomer, and his eyes quickly lit up with a sign of admiration. The figure that came into view was a breathtakingly beautiful woman dressed in white, ethereal and sublime, with skin like ice and bones like jade, her white dress fluttering, and her black hair cascading like a waterfall; she was like a celestial being descended to earth, transcendently beautiful, breathtaking. Entranced by such peerless elegance, Ye Xuan momentarily lost himself, then he silently marveled that there existed such a woman in Heavenly Martial Hall, who seemed not to belong to this mundane world. Yet, what surprised Ye Xuan even more was the cultivation level of this woman in white; she had already reached the Martial Sect level, and judging by her age, she seemed to be around his, which, given such talent, was truly frightening. "Senior Sister Ling." Seeing the aloof and icy woman in white, the eyes of the Yin Hall Disciples brightened, and they immediately bowed respectfully. "What happened here?" Glancing at the unconscious Wen Ziyu, the woman addressed as "Senior Sister Ling" slightly furrowed her brows. Her gaze lingered on Ye Xuan for a moment before turning to the Yin Hall Disciples, her beautiful eyes carrying a hint of inquiry. "This..." The men exchanged glances, torn about revealing the truth and offending Ye Xuan. "I did it." However, before they could speak, Ye Xuan intervened calmly, "This man acted immorally, attempting to coerce a female disciple into Dual Cultivation. I intervened on behalf of your hall, gave him a minor punishment. It shouldn’t be too much, right?" Although the woman in white was indeed beautiful, Ye Xuan was not one to lose his senses at the sight of a pretty girl. She might have dazzled him momentarily, but after that, it was back to business as usual. "Dual Cultivation?" The beautiful face of the woman in white paused, then a hint of discomfort surfaced. Clearly, she wasn’t fond of the so-called Dual Cultivation. She then turned to the Yin Hall Disciples. However, this time, they had learned their lesson and didn’t rush to respond. They knew if they agreed now, Wen Ziyu certainly wouldn’t spare them once he woke up. "Even so, you went too far. Wen Ziyu is Elder Wen’s grandson from our Yin Hall. Beating him like this might incite a conflict between our halls." The woman in white still looked somewhat displeased, which was understandable, seeing a fellow disciple beaten so severely by a disciple from another hall would hardly leave anyone indifferent. "I can’t bother with that. If you want to make trouble, you’ll always find an excuse." Ye Xuan shrugged, showing no concern for her words, "As for Elder Wen, if he wants to settle accounts, he can come to Yang Hall. I’ll be waiting. Little Yan, let’s go." Waving at Tang Xiaoyan, Ye Xuan decided not to speak further and turned around to leave. "Senior Sister Ling, we’re leaving first." Tang Xiaoyan also bowed to the woman in white before following Ye Xuan. The woman in white shook her head as she watched Ye Xuan leave, feeling slightly annoyed. Naturally, she could not attack him physically, but his remarks had been undoubtedly arrogant, showing a complete disregard even for the elders. In her eyes, Ye Xuan was nothing but arrogant and conceited. "Let’s go." The woman in white gestured with her hand and then her figure flickered, disappearing into the distance. ... At this moment, Ye Xuan and Tang Xiaoyan were on their way back, nearing Tang Xiaoyan’s residence. "Brother Ye, the person we just met is Senior Sister Ling Qianxue from Yin Hall. She holds a high prestige within Heavenly Martial Hall and is idolized by many male disciples. No one but you would dare speak to her that way," Tang Xiaoyan blinked as she looked at Ye Xuan, obviously puzzled by his behavior. Usually, the male disciples who encountered Senior Sister Ling would be overwhelmed with admiration, not denying her the basic courtesy like Ye Xuan did. Could it be that her Brother Ye didn’t like women at all? "Just because she’s revered as a goddess, does that mean she should command such respect? If she really were so discerning, would Yin Hall have scoundrels like Wen Ziyu? She shows up neither early nor late, just right after I dealt with Wen Ziyu, which is indeed very timely." Ye Xuan’s expression was somewhat noncommittal; he wasn’t a creature led by basic instincts. Although Ling Qianxue was indeed attractive, he couldn’t see himself groveling at her feet. "Giggle, in Heavenly Martial Hall, the reason no one dares to offend Senior Sister Ling is, of course, because of their admiration for her. But with her status, even if her looks and abilities were average, no one would dare oppose her. Even the True Disciples from Qian Hall have to avoid her," Tang Xiaoyan said with a sly smile, seemingly implying something deeper. "Oh? Why is that?" Ye Xuan was intrigued and slightly curious. "Because Senior Sister Ling Qianxue is the daughter of the Grand Hall Master Ling Jingtian. Who in Heavenly Martial Hall wouldn’t show her respect?" Tang Xiaoyan said with a smile. "The Grand Hall Master’s daughter?" Ye Xuan was taken aback and then his expression became rather interesting. The Grand Hall Master was the most powerful figure in Heavenly Martial Hall, ranked above the four Hall Masters. Even Murong Yun would likely have to follow his orders. He hadn’t realized the stunning woman in white he’d just encountered held such a prestigious status. "Yes, I reckon it’s the first time Senior Sister Ling has been confronted like that. She’ll probably pay more attention to you from now on, Brother Ye. You might have some good fortune coming your way..." Tang Xiaoyan touched her chin, giggling mischievously. However, before she could finish, Ye Xuan sharply poked her forehead and then glared at her, "Think about who all this is for. If I hadn’t stood up for you, would I have brought such trouble upon myself? And here you are making light of the situation?" "Okay, my bad," Tang Xiaoyan stuck out her tongue. She admitted her fault, but her demeanor hardly showed any sincerity. After a short playful moment, Ye Xuan’s expression quickly turned serious again, "These next few days, be more cautious. If anyone troubles you, tell me immediately. Don’t endure it quietly like you did this time." Ye Xuan now treated Tang Xiaoyan as if she were his own sister. Although he need not concern himself so much, he couldn’t help but feel compelled to warn her. "Okay." After this incident, Tang Xiaoyan trusted Ye Xuan even more but also felt the pressure. She couldn’t always be a burden to him. She needed to focus on her cultivation and strive to advance to become an Inner Hall Disciple soon. "In a few days, I might start a Sect mission, so I will have to leave Heavenly Martial Hall for a while. I don’t know when I’ll return. Take good care of yourself." The nature of Sect missions varied, and Ye Xuan didn’t know what kind of task he would receive. Naturally, he couldn’t predict how long it would take to complete. He couldn’t return until the task was done. "Be careful yourself." Hearing about the Sect mission, Tang Xiaoyan’s expression changed slightly, then she nodded. Sect missions were an essential part of a Sect Disciple’s life. Even outer disciples like them had their missions, albeit significantly less challenging ones. Sect tasks were diverse, with the highest tier being those listed on the Golden List, reserved for the most heinous and difficult tasks. Only a few disciples qualified to undertake these top-tier tasks. With his current abilities, Ye Xuan certainly qualified for such a task.