Chapter 5: Is it really okay for four old men to look at a beautiful girl like me like this?

A massive spiritual energy fluctuation occurred again within the Fusang Sect’s jurisdiction.

The white-bearded elder stood on a mountain peak, stroking his beard: “Aha, I’ve got you! Today, I’m going to meet you!”

He immediately flew down the mountain on his sword.

A figure flashed past him quickly. The white-bearded elder was startled and turned to look. It was the elder in the black veil from yesterday.

“Old fool alchemist, why are you running so fast!?”

“…Enforcement Elder?” The black-veiled elder slowed down and turned back: “You’re also going to investigate this spiritual energy fluctuation?”

“Nonsense, I’ve been waiting for a whole day. I’m glad I didn’t wait in vain.”

The alchemist elder nodded: “Then you’d better hurry. The Formation Elder and the others have already gone.”

Having said that, without waiting for the Enforcement Elder’s reply, the alchemist elder disappeared.

“…”

“That’s cheating! I’m not a speed type! How can I fly faster than you guys!”

The Enforcement Elder stamped his foot on his flying sword.

“Come on, be strong! Add oil!”

…

When Ning Yue woke up, it was almost dark.

Qi Xucheng was still in his meditation posture, sitting upright.

Ning Yue gave him a thumbs-up: “Awesome!”

Her stomach was a little hungry, and she was about to go out to find something to eat.

Suddenly, she heard a noisy scraping sound at the window, and she could hear people talking.

Were there thieves?

Ning Yue raised an eyebrow and carefully walked to the window.

“Hey, give me some space, don’t crowd…”

“Is this the place? There was a spiritual energy fluctuation just now, but it’s gone now.”

“It must be here, absolutely no mistake!”

“Hurry up! Just open the window, and we’ll see!”

“…Makes sense!”

The window was carefully lifted.

Ning Yue raised an eyebrow, approached the window, propped her elbows on the windowsill, and prepared to meet the person.

The window was opened

“See, I told you…” The Enforcement Elder turned his head and met Ning Yue’s gaze.

Ning Yue waved: “Hi.”

Enforcement Elder: “Oh my god!!!”

He lost his balance, his legs went weak, and he almost lost control of his sword.

The alchemist elder next to him casually grabbed him, preventing him from falling.

Ning Yue smiled at the four people lined up neatly at the window, smirking.

“Isn’t it impolite for four old men to climb into a little girl’s window in the middle of the night?”

Enforcement Elder: “…”

Alchemist Elder: “…”

Formation Elder: “…”

Talisman Elder: “…”

The Enforcement Elder answered with a forced smile: “…Haha, little friend, you’ve got the wrong idea.  Is there only you in this room?”

Looking at the child who was at most twelve years old, he couldn’t believe that such a large spiritual energy fluctuation was caused by her.

“You’ve already investigated, and you still say it’s a misunderstanding?”

The Alchemist Elder pressed the Enforcement Elder’s head down.

“He can’t speak well. Little friend, were you cultivating just now?”

Ning Yue leaned against the windowsill, looking leisurely at the four people: “It was me. What’s wrong?”

The Enforcement Elder raised his head: “Oh my god! Was that spiritual energy fluctuation really caused by you?”

Ning Yue: “What spiritual energy fluctuation?”

“Um…” The Enforcement Elder thought about how to explain.

“Well, when cultivating, a field forms around each person. The larger the field, the greater the spiritual energy fluctuation it causes, indicating the person’s high talent.”

“Oh,” Ning Yue thought for a moment, “It was probably me.”

“What,” she clapped her hands, “Am I an unremarkable little genius?”

“Yes! A genius!” The Enforcement Elder clapped his hands, imitating Ning Yue.

“Little friend, are you here to participate in the Fusang Sect’s disciple selection?”

“Yes,” Ning Yue nodded.

The Enforcement Elder, upon hearing this, was overjoyed.

“Little friend, you have extraordinary bones. You’re clearly a good seedling for sword cultivation. How about I take you as my direct disciple after you enter the sect?”

Ning Yue: “Right, I also think I’m suitable for sword cultivation.”

The Formation Elder, hearing this, became anxious and immediately pushed the Enforcement Elder aside.

“Little friend, your symmetrical hands clearly show you’re a good seedling for talisman and formation arts. How about I take you as my closed-door disciple after you enter the sect!”

Ning Yue raised her fair hands and looked at them: “…Really? I also think my hands are pretty.”

The Alchemist Elder and the Talisman Elder, who had come together, became even more anxious.

Talisman Elder: “Pretty hands mean you’re also suitable for talisman arts! Little friend, consider talisman arts as well.”

Alchemist Elder: “…”

He wasn’t very good at speaking to begin with, and the other elders had eagerly offered their olive branches, leaving only him.

The Alchemist Elder struggled for a long time before saying: “Little friend, you’re pretty, the alchemy furnace will surely like you, and you’ll definitely be able to refine good pills.”

Ning Yue touched her cheek: “Ah… is that so?”

After the elders had finished their flattery, they finally regained their composure as senior sect elders.

“Right!” The Enforcement Elder pulled out a jade pendant from his sleeve, “If anyone tries to make things difficult for you, just show them this. It will ensure your smooth entry into the Fusang Sect.”

The Alchemist Elder added: “If you don’t pass the trials, show this to the managing elder. He will let you in. After all, some talented alchemy cultivators have weak combat abilities.”

“Oh,” Ning Yue took it and curiously examined it.

The four elders, with their immortal demeanor, stood on their flying swords and bid farewell to Ning Yue: “We’ll await good news from you, little friend.”

“Bye.” Ning Yue closed the window.

Turning around, she saw Qi Xucheng, who had stopped cultivating at some point, sitting in the darkness with his eyes open, silently watching her.

Ning Yue: “Why are you looking at me?”

Qi Xucheng: “Were those the Fusang Sect’s Grand Elders?”

Ning Yue: “Mm.”

Qi Xucheng sneered: “As expected of the Fusang Sect, they even compete for disciples who haven’t even entered yet.”

Ning Yue propped her head up: “I advise you not to underestimate me.”

Qi Xucheng: “Who’s underestimating you? I’m underestimating the Fusang Sect.”

“What’s wrong?” Ning Yue said, “Did the Fusang Sect offend you?”

“Not really,” Qi Xucheng said.

“The Fusang Sect has been declining for the past ten years. Only in recent years, with the emergence of Master Yinghan, has it barely managed to maintain its position as the leading sect among the Five Great Sects. But it probably won’t last a few more years before being surpassed by other sects. Falling out of the Five Great Sects is entirely possible.”

“If you’re willing,” Qi Xucheng raised an eyebrow, “…I can make an exception and recruit you into the Netherworld Sect.”

“Really?” Ning Yue lowered her eyes, seemingly lost in thought, “I won’t go to the Netherworld Sect. I’ll just take a look at the Fusang Sect.”

In fact, besides the Fusang Sect, Ning Yue didn’t plan to go to any other sect.

Firstly, as a newcomer to this world, Master Yinghan of the Fusang Sect had saved her and helped her find a way to survive.

Secondly, that chubby kid! The chubby kid who tied her up and hung her on a crane, was probably from the Fusang Sect. She hadn’t forgotten about that.

She had to find a chance to get revenge!

Qi Xucheng snorted, then closed his eyes, “Suit yourself.”

Ning Yue, once again full of fighting spirit, immediately turned over in bed and entered her consciousness space to cultivate.

The group of four elders, who hadn’t gone far, were startled by the powerful spiritual energy fluctuation.

Then they said with relief: “What a good seedling! The spiritual energy fluctuation at the Qi Refining stage is so strong.  Her future growth will be extraordinary.”

The Enforcement Elder laughed to the sky: “First, there’s Master Yinghan, and then… uh? What’s the little girl’s name again?”

The elders were silent for a moment…

“…You didn’t ask?”

“I was too excited, I forgot.”

The Enforcement Elder clapped his hands: “In short, it’s destined that the Fusang Sect will not fall out of the Five Great Sects, hahaha!”