Chapter 120: Su Yan’s Doubts
Hearing her cry of injustice, the elder in the green dress frowned.
The disciple in charge of guarding said, “Senior Sister is right. I was watching from the side during the body search. The vixen was clean, without even a single hair. She really wasn’t carrying anything.”
Hearing their testimony, Su Yan was a little dumbfounded. Since the senior sister in charge of the body search was very serious and had not been negligent, what was with the jade slip? Why hadn’t it been found?
Just then, the elder in the green dress seemed to think of something. Her expression changed, and she said, “Alright, it’s my fault. I knew she was a demonic sect vixen, yet I forgot to remind you.”
The reason why the demonic sects were called demonic sects was because their actions and thoughts were things that ordinary people wouldn’t dare to think of or do. The disciple in charge of the body search had been diligent, but she was still too young and had no experience in dealing with demonic sect vixens.
“For ordinary prisoners, a normal body search is enough. But the demonic sects are different, especially the Joyful Union Sect. You have to search them up and down, inside and out. Do you understand?”
Seeing that Su Yan was present, the elder in the green dress secretly sent a voice transmission, telling them not to make the same mistake again.
Hearing this, the two female disciples’ faces immediately turned beet red. They spat out “shameless” and “disgraceful,” leaving Su Yan completely bewildered.
“Do you two understand, Senior Sisters? How did she hide the jade slip?”
Hearing Su Yan’s question, the two female disciples looked at each other and then said in tacit understanding, “Ahem, this matter is a bit difficult to talk about, Junior Brother. You shouldn’t ask anymore. If you have nothing to do, you should go back quickly. This kind of place is not suitable for you.”
Su Yan still wanted to ask, but the two female disciples were unwilling to answer. He had no choice but to leave with a heavy heart.
“The jade slip shattered the spirit-sealing ring, yet nothing was found during the body search. And she could still escape on the flying ship. What kind of heaven-defying luck is this?”
Thinking of what the black-clothed woman had said before she left, a strong sense of crisis rose in Su Yan’s heart.
“Junior Brother, what happened up ahead?”
Xiao Wu arrived late and asked with some confusion.
Su Yan recounted what had just happened. After hearing it, Xiao Wu’s expression was very unpleasant.
“To think that something like this happened! It’s a real pity that she escaped! We should have broken her hands and feet at that time! We shouldn’t have been so merciful to her!”
Xiao Wu patted her chest and made a guarantee.
“Don’t worry, Junior Brother! I’ll protect you every step of the way from now on!”
Su Yan looked at her turbulent chest, chose to believe her, and nodded silently.
“By the way, there’s something I’ve never understood. The Joyful Union Sect vixen was able to escape because she had hidden a jade slip. Do you know where she hid it, Senior Sister? Why wasn’t it discovered?”
Su Yan was completely baffled by this and was very curious. Could there be a spy from the Joyful Union Sect on the flying ship? Had she slipped the jade slip to the black-clothed woman?
“Ah, this…”
Hearing this, the corner of Xiao Wu’s eye twitched. She had gained experience in the outside world many times and had seen all sorts of things. She had guessed the truth with just a thought. But how could she be so embarrassed as to tell him?
“Ah, this… that… ahem…”
Xiao Wu coughed and said, “Since it’s already happened, let’s not pursue it anymore. What’s past is past. Let’s go and have breakfast together.”
Seeing Senior Sister Xiao Wu’s stammering expression, Su Yan’s curiosity grew even more. She was usually so obedient to him. Why wouldn’t she tell him this time?
“Alright.”
Su Yan nodded, and the two of them walked towards the dining area together.
Although cultivators could practice inedia, there were also many who cared about their appetite. There was food available on the flying ship, but the taste was much worse than what he made. It was just barely edible.
“When we get there, I want to eat the food you make, Senior Brother.”
Lin Qingyue chewed the food in her mouth, finding it a little hard to swallow.
“Can I trouble you, Junior Brother?”
Ling Ling looked at her pleadingly.
A look of anticipation also appeared in Xiao Wu’s eyes.
“Of course, you can.”
Su Yan nodded.
***
Time passed slowly. The flying ship streaked across the sky and finally arrived at a prosperous place.
“The scenery here is not bad. It looks so beautiful!”
Su Yan propped his hands on the side of the ship and looked at the prosperous land before him. At this moment, the flying ship had already descended from the clouds, and its altitude had dropped. The scenery on the ground could be clearly seen.
“Yes, there are so many red cherry trees here. It’s pink everywhere. It’s just like a dream.”
Lin Qingyue looked at the lush land below, her eyes showing amazement.
“Although the scenery is beautiful, this place is a den of vice. It’s a real pity to think about it.”
Ling Ling poured a basin of cold water at this moment. Su Yan understood her meaning.
“The Joyful Union Sect is stationed here. They must have done a lot of things that have angered the heavens and the people.”
Thinking of all the things that might be happening under this sea of pink trees, Su Yan immediately lost the mood to admire it.
Xiao Wu said, “We’re going to confront them head-on next. But as for you, Junior Brother…”
At this point, Xiao Wu’s brows furrowed. She still couldn’t understand why their Master had let Su Yan participate in this mission.
Although this was not a complete crusade against the Joyful Union Sect, and there were no high-level combatants from either side, and they were just tacitly trying to teach the other side a lesson, the level of danger was still quite high. Could her junior brother really do it?
“Master should have her own ideas. We just need to do what we’re supposed to do.”
Although Ling Ling also didn’t understand their Master’s meaning, since they were already here, it was too late to say anything. She could only do her best to protect her junior brother and keep him from any harm.
“You don’t have to worry about me so much. I’m very strong too,” Su Yan said, clenching his fists.
Although what had happened last night made this sentence not very convincing, there was a reason for it. The black-clothed woman was too strong. The gap of two realms made it impossible for him to resist.
“I know you’re strong, but others won’t hold back just because your realm is low. Try to stay by my side.”
Hearing Xiao Wu say this, although Su Yan really wanted to refute, he still nodded.
Only encountering opponents of the same realm as oneself was a protagonist’s patent. He didn’t have that kind of luck.
***
An hour later, the flying ship arrived above a prosperous city and landed steadily in an open space.
At this moment, many flying ships had already stopped here, and the disciples of various sects had gathered.
Seeing these disciples, Su Yan said with some curiosity, “I find it a little strange. Do we really need so many people just to deal with one Joyful Union Sect? Even if the Joyful Union Sect has the backing of the demonic sects, they probably won’t make a move, right?”
The demonic sects were not sentimental. If there were no benefits, at most, they would only cheer for the Joyful Union Sect. As long as it wasn’t a matter of annihilating the sect, they would definitely not interfere, because it was not worth the loss.
Xiao Wu said, “That’s because you haven’t seen a big scene, Junior Brother. I don’t think there are many people here.”
