am-books Chapter 39 – Just intervene, how about that?
Chapter 39 – Just intervene, how about that?
On the grand plaza of the Azure Cloud Sect's main hall, two Divine Transformation stage auras clashed, causing a spiritual energy explosion centered around Li Qingran. The surrounding cultivators felt as if their heads were suddenly submerged underwater, their ears ringing. Dust and debris filled the air, obscuring vision, while the tiles on the ground were uprooted by an invisible force and smashed against the walls of the mountain gate, leaving dense pockmarks.
"Not good, there's an expert here!" Wu Duantian's face changed dramatically. He turned to the elders beside him and urgently said, "Quickly activate the sect-protecting formation and ensure the safety of the disciples!"
"Yes—!" The two elders dared not delay and immediately took action.
However, their caution was unnecessary. The overwhelming oppressive aura was directed solely at the people of Crimson Sky Peak, specifically targeting the arrogant Daoist Qingxuan. To the other disciples, the aura felt like nothing more than a gentle breeze, and even the flying debris avoided them.
But the disciples behind Daoist Qingxuan weren't so lucky. The oppressive aura from the two Divine Transformation stage experts weighed heavily on Lu Changtian and the others, forcing them to the ground, their faces turning a shade of pig liver, yet they dared not utter a word of complaint.
"Who are you, and why are you interfering in the matters of our Azure Cloud Sect!?"
Daoist Qingxuan's expression was grim. Aside from the Azure Cloud Ancestor, he was the strongest in the Azure Cloud Sect. Even Sect Master Wu Duantian was no match for him, yet this mysterious expert, who had not yet shown themselves, could contend with him. He recalled Lu Changtian mentioning that Li Qingran had met a mysterious senior outside, and it seemed this was the person.
He had thought this person might offer Li Qingran some resources.
But he hadn't expected this person to stand up for an ordinary disciple they had met by chance.
Wasn't this person afraid of the many people in the Azure Cloud Sect?!
【I have intervened, so what?】
"You!" Daoist Qingxuan was nearly choked by these words.
Before he could organize his thoughts, the ethereal voice drifted in with the wind.
【Li Qingran is no longer a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. I am merely here to help her settle a matter of cause and effect. Stay calm!】
Cultivators believe deeply in cause and effect, and anything related to it is never a trivial matter.
Daoist Qingxuan frowned and asked, "What cause and effect?"
【Naturally, the cause from Crimson Sky Peak and the effect on Li Qingran!】
【I will not interfere in this matter... and neither should you, or don't blame me for disregarding the face of your Azure Cloud Sect!】
Hearing this, Chen Huaian felt a mix of emotions.
To put it bluntly, he had only bought a Divine Transformation Great Perfection cultivation level. If the elders of the Azure Cloud Sect attacked together, he could at most kill them all, but he couldn't leave the scene without a trace. So, he needed to keep a low profile.
His character hadn't been revealed yet, so they shouldn't be able to find his location.
As long as he maintained this mystery, Daoist Qingxuan wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
Why was Chen Huaian so sure of this?
Because he could see Daoist Qingxuan's basic information:
Chen Huaian was just such a person, appearing carefree on the surface but calculating in secret. Once someone touched his reverse scale, he would show them what true darkness meant. He was like a wolf in sheep's clothing, seemingly simple but actually perceptive. No one could outsmart him because he had been planning from the start; he was a true strategist!@@@@
Almost all the notes bore Zhang Hanxiao's seal, yet it was Li Qingran who repaid the debts.
The crowd was stunned and couldn't help but discuss:
"I didn't expect Senior Brother Zhang to be like this..."
"Tsk tsk, you just found out? Last year, I lent him money, and he hasn't returned it. I kept my distance from him since then."
"Li Qingran is an exemplary junior sister. I'd trade a hundred years of my life for a sister like her..."
Daoist Qingxuan also caught a note from the air, which turned out to be a receipt for Zhang Hanxiao's visit to the Drunken Immortal House. His vision darkened, and he cursed, "You scoundrel, is this how I taught you? Using your junior sister's spirit stones to visit prostitutes?!"
He placed his right hand on his sword hilt, ready to draw it in anger.
But a spiritual sense swept over him from the void.
【Did you forget what I said? Sit down!】
Daoist Qingxuan's forehead veins throbbed as he suppressed his anger and sheathed his sword.
The surrounding gazes and whispers made Zhang Hanxiao wish he could disappear.
So what if he used his junior sister's spirit stones?
Li Qingran was talentless and didn't need that many spirit stones. What was wrong with him using them?
It's not like he wouldn't repay...
It was all Li Qingran's fault, for exposing his secrets!
Zhang Hanxiao looked at the culprit standing calmly five steps away, anger boiling within him.
"Li, Qing, Ran! You slander me!" He drew two inches of his sword, his emotions cooling, and gritted his teeth, "Wretch, do you dare duel with me? If you lose, you kneel and apologize. If I lose, I'll admit to everything. Do you dare?"
"Using force to twist the truth... that suits Fourth Senior Brother's style."
Li Qingran let her hands fall, gripping the sword hilt with her right hand.
Even if she wasn't a match, so what?
Today, she was here to confront the past self who was loyal to Crimson Sky Peak, enduring everything.
The oppressive aura of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator washed over her, the wind lifting the strands of hair by her temples.
Under her bangs, her eyes grew colder,
But a smile appeared on her frost-white face:
"Very well...
Draw your sword!"