Chapter 1462 - 689: Heavenly Silkworm Skill

Chapter 1462: Chapter 689: Heavenly Silkworm Skill

"Ahem, Ling Rui is a disciple of my Daoist Sect, raised in the Crane Temple since childhood. Over the years, she’s been helping guard the mountain and maintain the array, without much chance to interact with other fellow practitioners. Many thanks to the Daoist Lord for instructing her in swordsmanship. Ling Rui, aren’t you going to thank the Daoist Lord for his guidance?"

Others looked at Tie Dan, only able to see a beautiful face, but to Daoist Cang Song, whose fists have fought in and out of the Ten Absolute Array, what Daoist practice does he have, how could he not see that this was merely a skeleton with a painted skin, just a case of reincarnation.

Thus, he immediately realized that this was the one mentioned by the junior disciples, who, though already transcending the mundane and reaching the level of Refining God and Reversing Void, had nothing better to do than descend to the world, disguise as a woman, and take in disciples—the esteemed predecessor Mystic Sky Daoist Lord.

Cang Song himself is a formidable person, having seen many equally formidable old fellows, naturally understanding that the interests and hobbies of these senior high-ranking masters who have lived too long and attained high Daoist practice are truly beyond the understanding of ordinary people, so it’s better not to understand to avoid tainting one’s Daoist Heart.

Moreover, the eccentricity of cross-dressing is quite common in the Cultivation World. Sometimes Reincarnation offers no choice; some people may disdain the female form as weak and unsuitable for physical cultivation, but others simply enjoy playing female roles. Just say pleasing oneself is always better than pleasing others—what’s it to you if they like it. So he was unfazed, hurrying to smooth things over for his disciple, fearing the wrath of a beautiful face might flip their whole mountain.

While Tie Dan hasn’t gotten along well with the Emei group, having a poor first impression due to conflicting personalities. But Daoist Cang Song was an exception, perhaps because the first time he heard of him, he had beaten up a bully from his own Sword Sect, which left a good impression. Of course, the life-saving grace in the snowfield years ago was something a Yazi like him always remembered, so he made the best of the situation, gave Cang Song face, and glanced at the Daoist nun,

"Hmph, so impatient and flustered—better practice observing so you won’t be ignorant of your impending doom."

"You!"

The young Daoist nun jumped up in anger, and Cang Song hurriedly blew his beard and glared,

"Ling Rui!"

After all, to such a figure akin to the ancestral guardian of their mountain, the Emei people themselves were full of respect and admiration, so the Daoist nun could only swallow her anger, respectfully bowing towards Tie Dan,

"Emei disciple Xun Lingrui, greets the Daoist Lord, thank you for your guidance..."

"Hmph!"

Tie Dan wasn’t interested in bickering with a junior about the same age, but just as he was about to speak, he noticed Cang Song pulling out a spare Daoist robe from his Storage Jade and simply said,

"My clothes have gone moldy, lend me two pieces."

"Uh, sure, sure, sure."

Then the two of them shared those Daoist robes to change into, finally looking a bit more presentable, less of an eyesore, and flew together to the Golden Summit, under the amazed eyes of the child disciples, then headed to Cang Song’s room to sit.

Just upon entering and before any words were spoken, the two clearly heard a bunch of children running to the door to eavesdrop. Oh, if you’re going to listen then listen, but they still gossiped and whispered, discussing the relationship between this glamorous woman and the Second Master: why they entered with just a robe each, wasn’t there an Array Barrier outside the mountain? How did they reach the Golden Summit without a Flying Talisman to announce their visit – was it a special invitation from the Master?

Hey, they really went inside wearing the Master’s clothes, could it mean they were already as intimate as sharing the same trousers? So have they already engaged in Dual Cultivation or are they starting another session? Should they enter to serve tea and offer fruits? It would be bad to interrupt the Master’s refined pleasure if they’re in high spirits, but if they don’t deliver, would it mean offending the Master’s consort, making Emei’s hospitality look lacking? And does Senior Brother Qin know he’s about to gain a new stepmother...

"If you’re idle, go do practice problems!! Keep the door open for me!!"

Cang Song blowing his beard, glaring, and roaring at them chased them off. It was a bit awkward, so he suggested,

"Ahem, Daoist Lord, actually... could you transform into your normal appearance?"

Tie Dan was unbothered,

"No need, I found this body actually has its advantages. In the past when fighting with swords, everyone watched my blade, but now they all peek at my chest, equivalent to giving me half a move advantage freely, naturally suited for us close-range brawlers. You could give it a try."

Cang Song was caught between wanting to speak and stopping, ultimately helpless.

"Alas, alright then, ahem, no, that’s not what I meant—I’m asking, what’s the purpose of the Daoist Lord’s visit?"

"Oh, the Mystic Sect within Kunlun Mountain has surfaced."

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Then Tie Dan roughly explained the situation over in Kunlun, mentioning the intention to ask Emei for some help to rescue his disciple. He didn’t mean to push the Mystic Sect back into Kunlun or break faces with the Divine Sect to start a war. Just needing some distraction to perform rescue tactics, play east striking west, and use a few people to cover the operation. Of course, if they could patch relationships and directly convince the other side to release them, or have them directly submit to the New Xuanmen, that would be ideal. At worst, at least guide the way...

However, Cang Song was powerless, firstly because he and Tie Dan were of a similar character—not the strategic type, but vanguards specialized in fighting. Usually, it was his Senior Brother Cang Bi pointing the direction to fight, and he would go up and deliver a BANG punch.

Secondly, it was unfortunate that Emei’s Senior Brother was out leading the main force on a raid, leaving him to guard a bunch of disciples and child students. As for Xun Lingrui, due to her heritage and academic background from Crane Temple, she’s skilled in teaching children, so she’s left to tutor the not-yet-inducted children in reading, writing, and Qi Refining, meaning she also couldn’t leave the mountain.