Chapter 5: Drip, Drip, Drip; Good Samaritan Card

Continuing the story, it was said that Ye Wenxin followed Long Qing’er and Huang Hanyan as they departed, heading straight for the Azure Wings Sect.

The Azure Wings Sect was situated at the highest peak of the mountain range, floating amidst the mountains in majestic grandeur, inaccessible to ordinary people. Apart from the annual recruitment event where they lowered the sky ladder, the Azure Wings Sect never allowed entrance to anyone.

Ye Wenxin looked up to observe, and was able to see the powerful spiritual barrier covering the mountain, shining like celestial light. Despite Ye Wenxin’s strength, the barrier was extremely stout. Although it might be easy for her to forcefully break through, it would arouse hostility from the Azure Wings Sect, thwarting her grand plans.

“You both wait here for a moment.” Seeing the cliff ahead, Long Qing’er opened the storage ring she carried with her and took out a jade flute.

The jade flute emitted a faint green glow. As Long Qing’er casually tossed it, it immediately began to enlarge lengthwise in visible speed. It hovered in the air, leaving behind a bright and beautiful scenic view.

“This is called a flying magic item.” Worried it had startled Ye Wenxi, Long Qing’er briefly explained the jade flute’s function.

In this world, all things had spirituality. Divine weapons, magic items, and spirit pets were abundant in novels, but flying magic items were the rarest and hardest to obtain among them.

The materials were expensive, the prices exorbitant, and only someone like Long Qing’er, a princess of royal blood, could afford such extravagance. Looking at the jade flute, it had a phoenix carved on it, presumably crafted by a renowned alchemy clan.

Considering the price of this flying magic item was probably enough to buy a small country, Ye Wenxin once again felt the weight of what it meant to be a money player.

“Senior Sister Long is so amazing, you actually have a flying magic item!” Huang Hanyan beside her was also startled. It was probably her first time seeing a flying magic item, as she was excitedly looking around. Long Qing’er could not help the hint of pride on her face, but her excellent upbringing made her quickly hide it, as she let the two step onto the jade flute magic item first.

Huang Hanyan climbed up cautiously, but found it very stable after standing on the jade flute. Upon closer look, she noticed that the jade flute was enchanted with a spell formation. Unless she jumped off, she could change positions on the jade flute as she pleased. As long as she was not embarrassed, of course.

“Come, junior sister, you go up too.” Long Qing’er looked at the unmoving Ye Wenxin. Thinking the girl was afraid, she softened her voice.

Perhaps because Ye Wenxin now looked like a child, Long Qing’er was much gentler and more patient with her than with Huang Hanyan.

“I’m a little scared.” Ye Wenxin was not actually scared. In her current state, she no longer needed to borrow any external force to fly through the air, and she had given away all her wealth to the Saintess to help her take care of the Wind and Moon Palace.

Ye Wenxin would be even stronger with divine weapons and magic items, but even without them, she could still roam the world freely.

“Then let Senior Sister help you up.” Long Qing’er acted even gentler, completely different from the description Ye Wenxin had heard from her best friend.

A spoiled and willful behavior? A fiery temper? None of that could be seen in the current Long Qing’er, and Ye Wenxin was suspicious whether this Long Qing’er was fake, or if her friend had some bias against the girl.

As she was thinking about those messy things, Long Qing’er lifted her onto the jade flute. On the jade flute, Ye Wenxin did not feel any discomfort, and was at ease as if lying on a soft bed.

Seeing Ye Wenxin remain silent, Long Qing’er continued to hold her, her voice kind. “The first time is always a little scary. You’ll get used to it afterwards.”

Long Qing’er’s reassurance sparked curiosity in Huang Hanyan beside them. She blinked, seeming very interested about Long Qing’er’s experience.

“Would you also be afraid on your first time, Senior Sister Long?”

Long Qing’er’s gaze turned icy. Huang Hanyan’s words touched a sore spot, making her somewhat displeased. Huang Hanyan immediately fell silent, pretending to admire the scenery.

In truth, Ye Wenxin was also quite curious. Judging by Long Qing’er’s demeanor, it seemed she had experienced a “wonderful” first time with the flying magic item.

“Milady, who did you fly with for the first time?” Ye Wenxin, mindful of her current role as Long Qing’er’s maidservant, addressed her with respect.

Long Qing’er was displeased with the question. “Just call me Senior Sister Long. The servant title is just a temporary arrangement. Sooner or later, you’ll be my junior sister.”

Ye Wenxin acquiesced, but felt that Long Qing’er was avoiding the topic of this wonderful first time. She figured, if she was not mistaken, Long Qing’er’s first time on the flying magic item had something to do with her best friend.

Ye Wenxin hugged Long Qing’er tighter, shamelessly persisting with the previous topic, “Senior Sister Long, I’m scared. Could you tell me about your first flying experience?”

Long Qing’er was speechless for a moment. She peered closely at Ye Wenxin for a few beats, and upon seeing only fear-filled eyes, confirmed that the girl did not have any malicious intent. She opened her mouth, only to say: “My first time flying was with my aunt, nothing special about it.”

Ye Wenxin’s earlier speculation was entirely correct, and she could further discern the helplessness and despair hidden beneath that purple veil. Considering her best friend’s imp-like bad temper, she could imagine just how terrifying a day her niece Long Qing’er had experienced.

As she thought more about it, Ye Wenxin decided to treat Long Qing’er a little nicer. If she ever had future interactions with her, Ye Wenxin would definitely protect her thoroughly. Inwardly sighing, she continued to feign a curious expression, attempting to uncover more of Long Qing’er’s black history.

Long Qing’er seemed to sense the change in Ye Wenxin’s mood and loosened her grip. “You little scamp, are you feeling less scared now?”

Ye Wenxin nodded, feeling like she had played her part well enough. If they continued discussing this topic, she might very well find herself thrown off by Long Qing’er.

“Uh-huh. With Senior Sister Long here, I’m not scared at all.” Of course, she needed to keep up the flattery.

Long Qing’er smiled and stroke Ye Wenxin’s hair, seemingly pleased with the girl’s docile and adorable behavior.

Huang Hanyan was completely treated as transparent. She wanted to join the conversation between the two, but she did not dare to stand up from the jade flute at all, only managing to utter a question with trembling lips.

“Then what about me?”

“You’re a good person, Senior Sister Huang.”

Ye Wenxin turned her head and gave Huang Hanyan a slight smile, deciding to spare her life for now. After killing Fairy Fengya, would she thoroughly punish this turncoat disciple.

Huang Hanyan was completely unaware of Ye Wenxin’s dark and twisted thoughts, unknowingly raising her favorability towards Ye Wenxin while oblivious of the fact that Ye Wenxin’s favorability towards her had plummeted to -9999.

After some idle chatter, they arrived above the Azure Wings Sect, and Ye Wenxin got a clear view of the sect’s entire proper. Illuminated by the soft moonlight, the Azure Wings Sect appeared like a fairyland. Stairs extended from the entrance, first reaching the outer disciples’ residence, and continuing on to the twelve gates.

The twelve gates represented the locations of the Azure Wings Sect’s twelve sect masters. As one ascended, the buildings became more magnificent and grand. However, just as Ye Wenxin wanted to take a closer look, the flying magic item began to descend, eventually stopping at the twelfth gate’s entrance.

As soon as they stopped, a disciple dressed like an inner disciple approached.

“Greetings, Senior Sister Long, Junior Sister Huang, and who might this be?” The unfamiliar person immediately caught the man’s attention. He looked at Ye Wenxin with suspicion, his eyes betraying caution.

Long Qing’er’s voice no longer carried that same gentleness; instead, it was imbued with the haughtiness befitting royalty. “Junior Brother Lu, your timing is perfect. I wish to meet with the Sect Master. Is the Sect Master available at the moment?”

Her inquiry confirmed her right to directly meet with the Sect Master.

“This is really unfortunate. The Sect Master is currently out.”

Long Qing’er felt a bit disgruntled. She grasped Ye Wenxin’s hand and inquired again, “Then is the Disciplinary Elder available?”

Junior Brother Lu pondered for a moment before replying, “I believe I saw him today.”

With that, Long Qing’er intended to lead Ye Wenxin past Junior Brother Lu, but he blocked their way.

“Senior Sister, you may go see the Disciplinary Elder, but this little girl must stay here.”

“She’s with me.”

But Junior Brother Lu stood his ground and his qi began to emanate, “Every clan has its rules, our immortal sect naturally have our rules too. As a member of the imperial family, shouldn’t you be aware of this regulation?”

Long Qing’er remained silent for a few seconds, then released her grip and said to Huang Hanyan, “Wait here with Wenxin. I’ll be back soon.”

With that, she continued forward and disappeared through a door moments later.

Ye Wenxin then realized that this was a teleportation array. However, such arrays required a significant amount of spirit stones to operate. It was evident just how substantial the Azure Wings Sect’s financial resources were.

Junior Brother Lu seemed to hold a negative impression of the royal family. After scrutinizing Ye Wenxin for a moment, he inquired about her identity.

“Are you also of royal descent?”

“No, I was picked up by Senior Sister Long.”

Ye Wenxin did not beat around the bush and decided to directly speak the truth. Compared to embellished lies, the truth was the perfect lie, capable of concealing Ye Wenxin’s true identity.

Junior Brother Lu looked puzzled, as if he could not understand how someone as big as Ye Wenxin could be “picked up”.

“Picked up?”

Ye Wenxin nodded, and Huang Hanyan eagerly began recounting the encounter with Ye Wenxin. Junior Brother Lu’s expression softened considerably, showing some emotion. “I never imagined that the princess would be so kind-hearted.”

Ye Wenxin felt even more baffled, unable to fathom why Junior Brother Lu held such a poor attitude towards someone as beautiful as Long Qing’er.

“Why is that? Senior Sister Long seems like a good person.”

“Well… you’ll find out eventually.”

Junior Brother Lu smiled mysteriously, then opened his bag of holding and took out a level 1 Spirit Gathering Pill.

“This is for you, as an apology for my earlier rude behavior.”

Ye Wenxin was puzzled, not understanding why the man in front of her would do such a thing. Or perhaps, was the Azure Wings Sect really this kind to newcomers?

“Senior Brother Lu, we don’t need your fake kindness. Everyone knows you’re actually scared to death and just want Ye Wenxin to speak well of you in the future.” Huang Hanyan pushed Junior Brother Lu away, her eyes filled with hostility. Even though they were all part of the Azure Wings Sect, each had completely different backgrounds and allegiances.

There was competition among the sect leaders’ disciples, and even among the sect leaders themselves. However, once they left the mountain, competition among the three major powers would be even more cutthroat, with no room for compromise.