“Disaster?” Tang Xin asked doubtfully, “Is there one in Xuanling Sect? Why don’t I know?”
“You have seen that disaster before,” the First Elder cast his gaze to the side and said with some helplessness, “It’s the Seventh Elder Ling Hua…”
Elder Ling Hua’s status within the Xuanling Sect was anything but ordinary.
Normally, upon becoming a core elder, one would have to take on more or less some of the sect’s operational affairs, such as maintaining order, teaching, and so on.
However, since she assumed her position, she has hardly done anything serious. The only job that seemed somewhat significant was training her direct disciple, Su Ling.
As for the results, it was well known within the sect that her direct disciple had made no progress in three years, a fact even outsiders had heard about…
Such a lazy elder should, in theory, be disciplined, but due to seniority, she was untouchable.
Ling Hua and the Xuanling Sect’s sect leader were of the same generation, ranking higher than more than half of the core elders present in the grand hall.
In a cultivation sect, seniority is very important. Even if someone acts as a hands-off manager, unless they make a serious mistake, they can’t be easily dealt with.
However, the patience of the core elders had its limits.
Slacking off shouldn’t be so blatant…
“I believe my management skills are not bad,” Tang Xin spread her hands after listening to Elder Xuan Miao’s description, “but if even you can’t handle her, what can I do? I’m just a disciple.”
A chief disciple is still a disciple, and a slacking core elder is still a core elder. Their statuses are clear, and there’s no comparison.
“Don’t worry about that,” Elder Xuan Miao took out a golden token from his sleeve.
“The sect leader’s golden command can be temporarily entrusted to you.”
When the sect leader is absent, the golden command represents the highest authority of the Xuanling Sect, usually held by the great elder, Xuan Miao.
“This thing is just symbolic,” Tang Xin commented, “Do you really think an elder who dares to slack off so openly would care about this?”
Ling Hua was not only of the same generation as the Xuanling Sect’s sect leader but was also her senior sister. How effective could it be to scare her with the token?
Besides, if it really worked, wouldn’t the great elder have used the token to solve the problem?
“It might not work under normal circumstances,” Xuan Miao explained, “but the sect leader is about to return… She will still have some reservations.”
“Hmm,” Tang Xin hummed, “Why ask me to do this?”
Setting aside his management skills for a moment, sending a Foundation Building disciple to deal with a Nascent Soul stage elder felt somewhat improper.
The Grand Elder, whom she had questioned, exchanged looks with the other elders before slowly explaining.
“Only disciples can do this. Based on our experience, the higher the rank of the person managing her, the thicker her skin becomes,” Elder Xuan Miao patted her shoulder. “Among all the disciples, you are the only one who has the courage to stand up to a core elder, Tang Xin!”
【Main Quest Triggered】
【Taming the Beautiful Elder: Urge Elder Ling Hua to complete the task assigned by the sect and change her image in the eyes of the Xuanling Sect’s elder council.】
【Quest Reward: The “Calm Heart Technique”, which allows for a threefold increase in realm advancement speed compared to the “Five Elements Technique” currently being practiced by the host.】
Seeing that the head disciple remained silent, Elder Xuan Miao handed her the sect master’s golden order and a list of tasks.
“Elder Ling Hua is actually not bad,” the Grand Elder said earnestly, “she’s just a bit lazy. Once you get to know her, you’ll find she’s quite nice… Also, this grants you access to the Calm Heart Peak. She can no longer restrict you.”
“Good luck, Tang Xin.”
“We have faith in you!”
…
On the way back to Calm Heart Peak.
“Calm down, calm down,” Su Ling took a handful of spirit spring water and wiped it on her face. “Don’t believe a word that guy says!”
No wonder she’s called a demoness; just a few words from her can disturb someone’s mind!
Sexy lingerie… Is this her latest tactic to torment people? To dare do such a thing within the sect is utterly lawless!
It’s hard to imagine how many disciples have already fallen under his spell… No, I must go back and discuss with my master how to deal with this person!
“Su, Sister Su?”
As she was deep in thought, a blue-eyed girl greeted her.
“Who are you?” Su Ling looked closely and quickly recognized her. “The Grand Elder’s new direct disciple, Shui Qiu?”
“Yes, nice to meet you, Sister Su.”
Shui Qiu greeted her politely.
“Don’t be polite, the seniority among direct disciples isn’t that strict.”
Being respectfully called senior sister by a direct disciple, Su Ling’s mood immediately improved, and a smile appeared on her face.
Because her realm had been at the bottom for years, the other direct disciples never took her seriously and never greeted her proactively.
A polite, cute, and beautiful junior sister is really likable… It would be even better if her chest wasn’t so big.
Why are her breasts so big?
“Um, Senior Sister Su,” Shui Qiu asked quietly, “Do you know where Senior Sister Tang has gone? I’ve looked in all the places she usually goes, but I haven’t seen her.”
Upon hearing this name, Su Ling instantly became alert.
It’s that person again!
“What, do you need her for something?” Su Ling asked in a deep voice. “Did she… bully you?”
The girl with blue eyes became shy upon hearing the word “bully” and lowered her head.
Ever since she was patted on the head, she felt that her comprehension had become higher than before, not sure if it was just psychological.
That detestable senior sister, as soon as she returned, she was nowhere to be seen, and I couldn’t find her even when I wanted to ask her something…
“It’s really like that!”
Su Ling’s eyebrows furrowed.
The evil chief of Xuanling Sect is bullying the disciples again, completely lawless!
“Don’t worry, junior sister, if she bullies you again, just come and tell me!” she patted her chest and said, “I will stand up for justice for you!”
“Uh, um, thank you, Senior Sister Su,” Shui Qiu replied unclearly, “Um, if you see Senior Sister Tang, please still let me know…”
After saying that, she quickly left with a blushing face.
Look, such a lovely girl, bullied by that person to the point she doesn’t even dare to speak loudly!
This junior sister named Shui Qiu must be suffering from Tang Xin’s humiliation and abuse every day, just thinking about it makes one feel heartbroken!
I must rescue her from the clutches of evil!
After regaining his confidence, Su Ling returned to Qingxin Peak, ready to ask her master for special training to enhance her strength before the big competition.
“Is there a visitor?”
At the mountain top, the door of the wooden hut was open, with fresh footprints on the ground.
Ling Hua and Su Ling weren’t exactly popular among the people of Xuanling Sect, so it was rare for anyone to visit Qingxin Peak.
Su Ling rubbed her cheeks, putting away her fierce and cute expression.
She was usually polite to others, the way she acted in front of Tang Xin was just an exception.
However, as soon as she entered, she froze, mouth agape, looking utterly dumbfounded.
“Let’s leave it at that,” Tang Xin said to Elder Ling Hua, “I’ll be staying on Qingxin Peak for the coming days… What, you refuse? Sorry, but you’ll have to discuss this matter with Elder Xuan Miao!”
