Atop the Mountain Peak.
The seventh elder of the Xuanling Sect, known for her unrestrained and carefree nature, was utterly subdued by a single stick.
She lay on the bed, like a salted fish, letting others ravage her body.
“Where did you get this thing,” Ling Hua sighed, “The Yin Yang Sect is a cultivation sect from another state. Transporting items to Qingzhou is fraught with difficulties.”
“Just luck.”
Tang Xin put on a “you just can’t see through me” expression.
“I heard this sect has quite the knack for health and wellness. I didn’t expect it to be true,” the seventh elder turned her head and asked, “This stick of yours…”
Sizzle sizzle sizzle—
“Yes, right there, harder,” Ling Hua couldn’t help but cry out, “Why would I, a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, have problems with back pain!”
“Maybe because you’re too lazy…”
A while later.
“It’s done,” Tang Xin put away the treasure and smiled at the seventh elder, “If you want to continue enjoying, please complete the next task on the list.”
“You’re bold,” Elder Ling Hua sat up, squinting, “and you have plans. The sect leader’s chosen chief disciple is indeed extraordinary… Seriously though, can you stop targeting Su Ling?”
“Targeting?”
Tang Xin was stunned.
Right, from the perspective of their “roles,” she and Su Ling were still “enemies.” This situation hadn’t fundamentally improved.
“Elder, there might have been some misunderstandings between me and Su Ling before,” Tang Xin said earnestly, “but I assure you, I no longer wish to be her enemy.”
Ling Hua sized her up, signaling her to continue.
Having to play the part, Tang Xin had no choice but to continue.
“Before, I felt she was impolite, lazy in her cultivation without any progress, and her temperament was too impulsive, making her unworthy of the position of a direct disciple of the Xuanling Sect.”
She widened her eyes as much as she could, trying to convey the sincere emotions in her gaze.
“But recently, I’ve realized that there are actually many… adorable aspects about her, such as being passionate and loyal, faithful to our sect, and brave and persistent, among others. Realm and cultivation level shouldn’t be the sole criteria for judging a person.”
The Seventh Elder nodded slightly.
“Well said,” she remarked, “but could you please not intimidate me with your gaze? It makes it hard for me to tell whether you’re trying to explain yourself or threaten someone…”
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“Are these words of yours sincere?” Ling Hua looked into her eyes and asked.
“Absolutely genuine!” Tang Xin confirmed.
“That’s good to hear. However, I hope you can keep your word. Su Ling… she has it tough too.” Elder Ling Hua sighed.
As a master, she really didn’t want her only disciple to provoke a monster like Tang Xin. A person with talent, intelligence, and status, whose potential future was immeasurable. She might be able to protect her now, but who knows about the future?
“I will keep my word!” Tang Xin breathed a sigh of relief. She really didn’t want to provoke a monster like Su Ling, who was the leader of the Seven Heroes, the protagonist among protagonists, with a fate tougher than the heavens, capable of outlasting her enemies through sheer endurance. She might be able to suppress her now, but as time goes on…
“But Elder,” seizing the opportunity, Tang Xin spoke again, “Su Ling and I have had some misunderstandings in the past. To reconcile, the difficulties are numerous…”
Main storyline objective, increase Su Ling’s shyness value! Regardless of the method, resolving misunderstandings is crucial, without a doubt!
“I might have a way,” Ling Hua said while sitting on the bed, “Although her temperament is stubborn, it’s not without ways to be dealt with.”
“It’s all up to the elder now!”
Tang Xin bowed in respect.
Indeed, you can guard against outsiders day and night, but it’s hard to guard against a traitor within… No, it’s the ones who know your weaknesses best that are often the closest to you!
“Cough cough,” the Seventh Elder’s face changed, and he tentatively said in a negotiating tone, “About that, seeing how I’ve helped you so much, that thing…”
“One thing at a time,” Tang Xin waved a finger, “You still need to complete the tasks on the list… Don’t worry, I’ll find ways to make you more and more comfortable!”
“Stop laughing, your laughter gives me goosebumps…”
…
As the saying goes, one day as a teacher, a lifetime as a mother, to win over a disciple, start with the master.
After successfully winning over Elder Ling Hua, she began to offer advice and suggestions.
“Su Ling is very afraid of being alone and lonely,” the Seventh Elder said, “Don’t be fooled by her fearless facade, she actually never dares to walk the mountain roads alone at night.”
“Bold in words, but timid at heart,” Tang Xin quickly took out a notebook and jotted it down, “How can we use this to our advantage?”
“Isn’t this the perfect opportunity? She must be sulking alone because of your arrival, and I know where she will be now.”
Elder Ling Hua revealed a smile as if strategizing.
Ginger gets spicier with age, not to mention when one of the targets is a disciple you spend all your time with.
“Take advantage of her being upset and go comfort her with a few words, it might just work wonders.”
“So that’s it!”
Tang Xin suddenly understood.
“Where will she be now?”
“On the mountain,” Elder Ling Hua said, “The usual place.”
…
After accepting the advice from Su Ling’s master, Tang Xin left the cabin and ventured deep into the forest.
According to Elder Ling Hua, deep in the forest, there was a small waterfall where Su Ling liked to stay when she was upset, claiming it was to “cleanse her soul.”
It must be said, that’s indeed a very protagonist-like thing to do!
Treading lightly, Tang Xin quietly made her way through the woods, with the sound of flowing water already audible from not too far away.
“Really, why is master so obsessed…”
And there was also the sound of a girl’s complaints.
“Why didn’t she drive that woman away immediately?” Su Ling muttered to herself, “Keeping such a bad person close, isn’t that inviting the wolf into the house?”
“I don’t want to stay in the same house as her…”
Isn’t that a bit biased? Aside from looking a bit like a villain, I’m pretty decent in other aspects, okay?
Elder Ling Hua said, Su Ling is the type of person who becomes more stubborn the more you oppose her. But if you act coquettishly towards her, she becomes flustered.
Time to change tactics, let’s win her over this time!
Tang Xin took a deep breath and stepped out of the thicket.
The waterfall cascaded down like a three-thousand-foot flight, as if the Milky Way was falling from the sky.
This described not only the magnificent natural scenery in front of her but also metaphorically depicted the girl’s beautiful flowing hair.
“Um, I…”
Just as Tang Xin was about to explain, she felt she stepped on something.
Clothes.
Outerwear, lining, undergarments, a whole set.
Uh…
“I didn’t do it on purpose,” Tang Xin said, raising her hands, “In layman’s terms, this is called an accident!”
Elder Ling Hua only mentioned she liked staying here, not that she enjoyed bathing here…
The next moment, atop the hill, a girl’s scream echoed.
“Ah—!!!”
