Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Our Little Xie is a Flower of Qingzhou

Sang Nian turned her head at the sound.

A young cultivator stood by the lake, his face like jade, his brows and eyes handsome.

A few clusters of ice roses bloomed beside him, their petals clear as crystal. As the wind blew, they fell onto his sleeves and robes.

He lowered his gaze to pick up the flowers, his fingers long and jade-like.

Sang Nian was stunned.

So…so beautiful.

Is this a real immortal?…

Xie Chenzhou smiled wryly and reminded her: “Drool.”

Sang Nian hurriedly wiped her mouth with her sleeve. Halfway through, she realized she was being teased and said angrily:

“Nonsense, there was no drool.”

Xie Chenzhou coldly snorted.

Sang Nian threatened him with a wave of her fist, then straightened her expression and softly asked the cultivator:

“Did you save us just now, young master?”

The cultivator nodded: “This one is from the Changsheng Hall, Xiao Zhuochen.”

Sang Nian quickly introduced herself: “My name is Sang Nian, this is my friend Xie Chenzhou. Thank you for saving us, Master Xiao.”

As she spoke, she tugged on Xie Chenzhou’s sleeve, signaling him to thank the cultivator.

Xie Chenzhou glanced at him with a cold and arrogant look, then snorted again.

She sighed, changing the subject:

“Did you see our companions on your way here, Master Xiao? They are disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect, with tokens around their waists.”

“I was sent by my master to check on the anomaly in the Xumi Realm. I only encountered you two.”

Xiao Zhuochen said calmly:

“Why are you two here?”

Sang Nian explained: “We were originally going to the Xiaoyao Sect on a flying boat, but something went wrong when we reached this area. We were thrown off the boat and somehow ended up in this Xumi Realm you mentioned.”

Xiao Zhuochen thought for a moment:

“It must have been the Red Vermilion Bird. Her lifespan is coming to an end today, and she probably wanted to possess a body.”

“No wonder she was targeting me,” Sang Nian realized. “She kept asking me to offer my body to her.”

Xiao Zhuochen said:

“You don’t have the Xumi Realm’s access key, and you can’t use your spiritual power inside. It’s remarkable that you survived unscathed.”

Sang Nian blurted out:

“Actually, I broke at least three ribs and vomited a basketful of blood. The reason I look lively now is because I’m on my last legs.”

Xiao Zhuochen paused:

“Do you have any last words? I will convey them to your family and friends.”

Sang Nian froze.

Xie Chenzhou said coolly:

“Hurry up and say your last words. You won’t have the chance later.”

Sang Nian glared at him, then cleared her throat:

“Right, why was that Red Vermilion Bird imprisoned here?”

Xiao Zhuochen’s tone was steady:

“She committed evil in the human world, burning three hundred thousand miles, and fifty cities were reduced to ashes because of her. None of the citizens survived.”

“The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance captured her and was going to execute her on the spot, but my master felt that punishment was too light. After discussion, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance decided to secretly imprison her in the Xumi Realm, where she would suffer eternal torment.”

Sang Nian was stunned.

So this was the real reason why she was stealing fat and sitting in prison for five hundred years?

“She also said that the Alliance stole her child. Is that true?”

Xiao Zhuochen said: “The Red Vermilion Bird only obeys the Zhuyu Tribe. Humans cannot tame them. We have no use for their chicks.”

Sang Nian: “Then the Zhuyu Tribe?”

Xiao Zhuochen’s voice turned cold:

“Ancient records state that the Zhuyu Tribe is cruel and enjoys eating humans. Ten thousand cultivators died on Mount Xiaohua Mountain because of them.”

Sang Nian: “…”

Alright, it turns out everything was a lie.

She was completely fooled.

She silently repented for her misunderstanding of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance for three seconds.

I’m sorry, Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. I misjudged you.

“Now that the Red Vermilion Bird has been subdued, I should be leaving.” Xiao Zhuochen summoned his spirit sword. “Farewell.”

Sang Nian nodded vigorously:

“Yes, yes,  Xiao Shaoxia, have a safe journey! Thank you so much for saving us!”

Xiao Zhuochen looked at her silently, motionless.

Sang Nian was puzzled and asked tentatively:

“Is there something else you need?”

Is he asking for a reward?

She was about to take out spirit stones from her storage bag when Xiao Zhuochen suddenly spoke:

“I’m waiting for you to say your last words.”

Sang Nian: “…..”

Beside her, Xie Chenzhou burst out laughing, his laughter particularly exaggerated, causing a cluster of snow to fall from the branches.

Finally sending Xiao Zhouchen off, Sang Nian glared at Xie Chenzhou: “Was it that funny?”

Xie Chenzhou smirked, leisurely saying:

“Funny? How could it not be? Miss Sang, you should have looked in the mirror just now to see your expression.”

Sang Nian confidently held her head high: “I did a great job. Stop teasing me.”

Xie Chenzhou said: “Miss Sang, your soul was almost snatched away by that handsome young man.”

Sang Nian argued: “He was so handsome. It’s a normal reaction for anyone.”

Xie Chenzhou’s smile faded slightly, his voice slowing down:

“I see.”

【Ding~ Xie Chenzhou’s-10】

Sang Nian: “!”

She declared decisively:

“Even if he’s handsome, he’s not as handsome as you.”

Xie Chenzhou scoffed.

Sang Nian was extremely obsequious, “Our Little Xie is the flower of Qingzhou. Xiao Zhouchen is simply out of his league.”

Xie Chenzhou: “Heh.”

Sang Nian scratched her head, confused by his unusual behavior.

“Because this place is connected to the Xumi Realm, it gathers too much resentment, which affects your mood and amplifies all your emotions.”

Liu Liu’s voice suddenly rang out.

He exclaimed: “My goodness, I’m finally back online. Did I miss anything?”

Sang Nian sneered: “You knew to turn the steering wheel when the car hit the tree, you knew to wipe your nose when it dripped, you knew to log in after defeating the dungeon boss.”

Liu Liu awkwardly laughed: “Seeing that the host is still alive, my heart is comforted, comforted, ha.”

Sang Nian: “You’re useless at crucial moments. What’s the point of having you? I might as well wash you and send you to McDonald’s to be coated in breadcrumbs and fried to a golden brown.”

Liu Liu: QAQ

, what a venomous woman!

A flying boat slowly approached.

From afar, Chu Yao shouted: “Sang Nian, are you still alive?”

Sang Nian raised her voice: “I’m fine!”

As soon as the flying boat stopped, Wen Buyu and the others strode towards her:

“Miss Sang, are you alright?”

Sang Nian shook her head: “It’s a long story, but I’m fine now.”

Su Xueyin breathed a sigh of relief: “Seeing you and Master Xie fall down there scared the life out of us.”

Sang Nian didn’t mention Xie Chenzhou’s cultivation, vaguely saying:

“A young master named Xiao Zhouchen from the Changsheng Hall saved us.”

Xie Chenzhou glanced at her and didn’t refute.

Hearing her words, Su Xueyin let out a short scream. She covered her mouth, her eyes shining alarmingly:

“Xiao Zhouchen?!”

Sang Nian didn’t understand why she reacted so violently:

“It’s him. What’s wrong?”

Su Xueyin excitedly said: “His name is known throughout the cultivation world. Everyone hopes to catch a glimpse of him.”

Xiao Zhouchen, the undisputed prodigy of the cultivation world, was so perfect he seemed unreal.

He came from a prestigious family, was handsome, had a natural sword bone, and was the undisputed number one among the younger generation in the cultivation world.

Su Xueyin introduced: “The cultivation world even made a special list of talented young men, and he’s at the top.”

Sang Nian understood.

This is the top tier of the cultivation world.

Seeing Chu Yao looking disdainful, she was a bit confused.

Chu Yao saw what she was thinking and said directly:

“I and Xiao Zhouchen’s younger brother are mortal enemies. I get annoyed seeing anyone from the Xiao family, and I admire Yue Qingxi, who is against the Xiao family. He’s ranked second on the list of talented young men.”

Su Xueyin couldn’t help but whisper:

“What’s so likeable about a playboy like Yue Qingxi.”

Sang Nian understood.

This is the opposing family.

“Our senior brother and your brother are also on the list,” Chu Yao added.

Sang Nian became interested: “What number are they?”

“Senior brother is third, and your brother is tenth.”

So Sang Qiyan is so famous.

Sang Nian started to seriously consider how much spirit stones she could make by selling Sang Qiyan’s autographs.

“But in my opinion, Master Xie is no less impressive than those people,” Su Xueyin smiled. “Given time, Master Xie will surely be on the list.”

Xie Chenzhou casually said:

“It’s just empty fame.”

There’s nothing to care about.

Only shallow and fickle women like Sang Yunling care about these things.

Heh.