Chapter 86: But I can ask my master when I get back

Chapter 86: Chapter 86: But I can ask my master when I get back

"You’re not worried at all?"

The Sect Leader of Purple Cloud Valley couldn’t help but glance at Mo Xuan. This guy usually acted as if he didn’t care about the disciples of Purple Bamboo Peak, but whenever they ran into trouble, he always paid attention.

He was like that with ordinary disciples, yet he wasn’t worried about Liu Chen, who was about to go to Fire Dragon Valley. According to the Inner Sect Disciple records, Liu Chen had only been cultivating for two and a half years and had just reached Body Tempering Minor Success.

If he participated in the Fire Dragon Valley trial, he would basically be in the weakest tier, only able to hang around with those Loose Cultivators who were just trying their luck.

"If Liu Chen gets injured during the trial, I think someone will be even more nervous than we are."

Mo Xuan shook his head. He could see Liu Chen’s true strength clearly. He had reached Body Tempering Peak on his own and was even continuing to forge a new path at that level. He could probably even defeat a Meridian Passage Middle Stage opponent, let alone the remaining Meridian Passage Early Stage cultivators in Fire Dragon Valley.

However, if Liu Chen were to participate in the trial, he would need to prepare a Magical Artifact capable of concealing his cultivation fluctuations. Although Mo Xuan didn’t know why Liu Chen wanted to hide his cultivation, he didn’t think it was a bad thing.

’Forget it. You’ve surely made preparations. What am I worrying for nothing for?’

The Purple Cloud Valley Sect Leader shook his head and began to sample the Spiritual Cuisine before him. To be honest, he had no idea what the purpose of Mo Xuan’s banquet was. If it was to formally introduce his disciples to the upper echelons of Purple Cloud Valley, then the three of them should have been standing by Mo Xuan’s side right now.

But at this moment, only Mo Xuan and his dao companion were at the adjacent table. Not a single one of his three disciples was here. It truly left the Purple Cloud Valley Sect Leader feeling rather puzzled. However, that wasn’t his concern. Right now, all he needed to do was enjoy the Spiritual Cuisine.

The banquet was very relaxed. After everyone finished the Spiritual Cuisine, it devolved into a gathering for polite pleasantries. This time, it ended quickly. In the past, when an Elder or Steward held a banquet, it was always to introduce their disciples, and everyone could chat about how promising they were.

However, at Mo Xuan’s banquet this time, his three rumored disciples never showed their faces from beginning to end, leaving everyone completely baffled.

The banquet soon dispersed. Once everything was cleaned up, Mo Xuan and Bai Qiulan returned to the back mountain.

"What was the purpose of holding this banquet?"

Back in the Bamboo Garden, Bai Qiulan voiced her confusion. She had thought Mo Xuan wanted to introduce his three disciples, or at the very least, introduce Liu Chen. But right up until the end of the banquet, Mo Xuan hadn’t mentioned a thing.

"There was no purpose."

Mo Xuan shook his head. At first, he had wanted to introduce Liu Chen, but Liu Chen clearly disliked such occasions. That being the case, there was no need for him to drag Liu Chen over just for the sake of some face.

As for Ji Suyao and Ye Linglong, they were still Outer Disciples for now. There would be opportunities to introduce them after they became Inner Sect Disciples. Many Stewards and Elders in Purple Cloud Valley had taken in Outer Disciples before, but only upon becoming an Inner Sect Disciple could one formally become their apprentice.

He could just introduce the two of them during the formal apprenticeship ceremony after they became Inner Sect Disciples.

"But no one in Purple Cloud Valley will believe I had no purpose. They will start to speculate, and in the end, our disciples will inevitably be the ones to benefit."

Seeing Bai Qiulan’s bracelet beginning to slide off her wrist, Mo Xuan quickly explained. Only after hearing this did Bai Qiulan stop her movements.

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"When you see Liu Chen later, ask him if there’s anything he needs."

In the Bamboo Garden of Purple Bamboo Peak’s Grand Elder, the Grand Elder summoned Yang Haichen and gave him an instruction. Mo Xuan’s actions today had surpassed his previous understanding of the acting Peak Master. Yet the man had said nothing, making him truly inscrutable.

But he had eaten the Spiritual Cuisine, so he had to show some gesture of goodwill.

"What could Junior Brother possibly need?"

Yang Haichen was a bit lost. He didn’t know what Liu Chen had bought at the Black Market, but that didn’t stop him from realizing that this Junior Brother Liu was no simple character. However, Yang Haichen had no intention of prying.

And now his master’s words left him completely baffled. ’Could Master have gotten some information from somewhere else?’

"Just go and ask. If he needs anything, help him if you can."

The Grand Elder didn’t explain either. At this point, it was all just speculation on his part. If Liu Chen needed help, then he would help. If not, there was no harm in asking.

"This disciple understands."

Yang Haichen agreed. When he arrived at the back mountain in the afternoon, he directly voiced his confusion, but was met with a somewhat bewildered look from Liu Chen.

"Are you sure there’s nothing, Junior Brother?"

Yang Haichen couldn’t help but ask again. His master had spoken, but Liu Chen didn’t seem to need any help at all, which left him scratching his head. ’Master couldn’t have heard some false rumor, could he?’

"Actually, now that you mention it, there is something I’d like to ask you, Senior Brother Yang."

Liu Chen had been about to say no, but then he remembered that in three days, his unique Cyan Lotus Demon-Slaying Sword Upper Chapter would advance. He decided he should ask about the lower Chapter first. It wouldn’t matter if the Grand Elder was unwilling to teach him; getting a direct answer was better than guessing.

"Go ahead and ask, Junior Brother."

Yang Haichen smiled. ’As expected, Master was right. Junior Brother Liu definitely needs something.’

"Senior Brother, do you recall the Cyan Lotus Demon-Slaying Sword?"

Liu Chen asked with a smile. Senior Brother Yang had been the Grand Elder’s disciple for half a year, so he should have practiced this swordsmanship.

Although Liu Chen could rely on his Proficiency to ignore comprehension and break through to the next realm directly, as the Grand Elder’s disciple, even if Senior Brother Yang’s realm wasn’t at Perfection, it should at least be at the Great Success Realm.

But that wasn’t the main point. The crucial thing was that Senior Brother Yang might have mastered the complete swordsmanship. Perhaps Liu Chen could obtain all the information about this swordsmanship directly from him.

Liu Chen couldn’t bring himself to directly ask Senior Brother Yang to teach him the swordsmanship, but if he only asked how many moves the technique had in total, it probably wouldn’t be breaking any taboos.

"Of course, I remember. That’s the swordsmanship Master asked me to pass on to you. To be honest, I’ve also practiced this swordsmanship, but unfortunately, to this day, I still haven’t reached the Beginner stage."

Yang Haichen shook his head. He thought Liu Chen wanted him to give some pointers on the Cyan Lotus Demon-Slaying Sword, but every time he practiced this sword set, he could see his master’s fists clenching slightly.

"Senior Brother, do you know if this swordsmanship has a lower Chapter?"

Liu Chen was stunned for a moment, but he quickly recovered. Even if the Grand Elder had the lower Chapter, if Senior Brother Yang hadn’t even reached the Beginner stage with the upper Chapter, there was no way he would have a chance to practice the lower one.

"I don’t know, but I can go back and ask Master."

Yang Haichen nodded. He finally understood what Junior Brother Liu had been trying to get at this whole time. ’But something like this shouldn’t have reached Master’s ears directly. How could Liu Chen possibly have any interaction with Master?’

"I’ll have to trouble you then, Senior Brother."

Things having come to this point, there was nothing more Liu Chen could say. However, judging from Senior Brother Yang’s situation, the Grand Elder seemed quite amicable. Even if he was unwilling to teach him, it probably wouldn’t lead to any bad blood.