Spectating the Angsty Romance of the Master and Disciple from the Sect Next Door Chapter 61

Jie Yunjin’s previous paper crane had told Li Jin’an that she had departed and arrived in a certain realm. This paper crane informed Li Jin’an that she would be delaying her arrival at Huanlang Domain because more snake demons were looking for her, claiming kinship, and she needed to deal with these troublesome snake demons who lacked discernment.
As a common white snake, Jie Yunjin’s species was not rare, and she had not a shred of connection to those ancient divine beasts. This meant that all snakes on the Lancang Continent could claim kinship with her.
Whether white snakes, black snakes, green snakes, yellow snakes, or orange snakes… they were all considered her kin.
Although Jie Yunjin was unwilling to cultivate according to yao race methods, she had a good ancestor who allowed her to possess Spirit Transformation cultivation as soon as she transformed into a snake. After completely refining her demon core, she directly broke through to Void Refinement, making her a formidable great demon in both the human and demon realms.
The human realm had always been human race territory. It was difficult for snakes to rise to prominence; they could only claim mountains as their domain, often having to fight other demons for land, and constantly being harassed by cultivators who wanted to disembowel them.
Therefore, when the snake demons in the human realm—who had suffered severe beatings from cultivators and learned their cunning—saw a highly cultivated snake demon like Jie Yunjin, they cried a river of tears, insisting on clinging to Jie Yunjin’s coattails. Not only did they want to curry favor with her, but they also insisted on revealing their true forms to show her the injuries on their snake bodies.
Jie Yunjin, whose identity issues were becoming increasingly severe, not only showed not a shred of sympathy but also truly wished to initiate a snake extermination campaign on the Lancang Continent to completely eradicate these truly indiscernible snakes!
Li Jin’an handed the paper crane to Xie Huaixue and commented, “This snake is still as good-for-nothing as ever, wailing to the heavens the moment she sees other snakes.”
“I haven’t asked you yet, is there something you need Jie Yunjin for in Huanlang Domain?” Xie Huaixue asked.
Li Jin’an turned her back to Xie Huaixue, her eyes darted around as she pondered. Then she turned back and mumbled ambiguously to Xie Huaixue, “There’s something I’d like her to witness.”
This accursed mouth used to be so articulate, why is it useless now when I need it most!
Xie Huaixue’s phoenix eyes curved into a smile as she softly asked, “Is it to witness the Grand Competition between the two sects, or to witness our matter?”
Neither.
It’s to witness how much effort Zhong Fei, this half-yao, put into infiltrating the Dao Sect and getting close to Qingxiao Immortal Venerable, proving Zhong Fei harbors ill intentions towards the Dao Sect and Qingxiao Immortal Venerable.
However, one judges by actions, not intentions. Once Jie Yunjin arrives, all three matters can be witnessed together.
Thus, Li Jin’an nodded decisively, “Of course, good news must be witnessed together!”
The smile in Xie Huaixue’s eyes deepened as she replied, “Good.”
Speaking of witnessing, Li Jin’an suddenly remembered something and regretfully slammed her right fist into her left palm. “A miscalculation, a miscalculation! I forgot to use a memory stone to record my Qilin child’s splendid bearing. This is a significant breakthrough for everyone on Jijin Peak!”
Qi Lingzi might call her Master’s wife awkwardly, and still be drawing lines between Jijin Peak and Qingxiao Peak.
Li Jin’an cautiously peeked at Xie Huaixue’s expression. It was calm and relaxed, unruffled, not looking like she was about to get angry.
She immediately felt relieved, placing her arm on Xie Huaixue’s shoulder, and said with a grin, “Exactly! What Master couldn’t achieve, disciple has achieved. I wish for universal celebration.”
Xie Huaixue glanced at her with a smile.
Li Jin’an happily raised her head.
That was the protagonist whose fate was decided by the Heavenly Tome. Even as her master, it wouldn’t be easy to kill Lan Ci. Yet Qi Lingzi honorably turned the tables on the arena, defeating Lan Ci.
This not only brought glory to Jijin Peak but also meant that everything Li Jin’an had done previously was meaningful, and the fortune of those three vile creatures had truly dwindled.
From then on, dealing with those three vile creatures would no longer be so difficult. After all, in the Heavenly Tome, they were said to get whatever they wished for, never losing a fight even when battling above their cultivation level, and every scheme hit its mark.
Now, Lan Ci had become the protagonist who lost to unseen cannon fodder.
With Li Jin’an’s many years of experience reading storybooks, she dared to guarantee that readers would absolutely not favor such a protagonist.
This was all thanks to her eldest disciple!
Li Jin’an’s brows were filled with delight. “Speaking of which, Qi Lingzi’s name was jointly decided by you and me back then. This name is truly great, not a single mistake in naming her!”
Hm, having named her disciple, the elated Jijin Sword Sovereign specifically went to the Dao Sect to show off a bit to Qingxiao Immortal Venerable, so it could indeed be considered jointly decided by the two of them.
Their lineage had a unique way of naming; they did not take their master’s surname, but instead selected a surname from previous ancestors’ names, just as Li Jin’an did not take Chixin Sword Lord’s surname.
At that time, Li Jin’an immediately favored the surname Qi, and with a wave of her hand, she named Qi Lingzi. Then she proudly went to show off to Xie Huaixue. When Xie Huaixue immediately took in her own eldest disciple, Li Jin’an was so furious on Jijin Peak that she stomped her feet, saying Xie Huaixue was a mimic.
And now, in Li Jin’an’s words, it was a name they both gave Qi Lingzi. Her ability to twist facts was evident.
Xie Huaixue said with a smile in her voice, “Am I not taking credit for your achievement?”
Li Jin’an, with a serious expression, replied very reasonably, “I am their Master, and you are their Master’s wife. My achievements are your achievements.”
…
When the two returned to Qingxiao Peak, the Medical Cultivator Elder had already diagnosed and treated Qi Lingzi and Lan Ci. They were staying at opposite ends of the guest residences, keeping their distance from each other, while the others stood by their respective senior sister’s bedsides.
However, the atmosphere throughout Qingxiao Peak was tense. The senior sisters had determined victory and defeat on the arena, and the junior sisters were itching for a fight, wanting a showdown offstage.
Ling Qiu, her eyes full of concern, was wiping Qi Lingzi’s wrists, cheeks, and neck.
“Ice Arrow Talismans, Thunderstorm Talismans, Fireball Talismans, Wood Thorn Talismans… that’s enough!” Tan Yanyi muttered, fiddling with talismans nearby. “Strike her down while she’s weak! Let’s ambush those three and avenge Senior Sister!”
The more Ling Qiu looked at the pale Qi Lingzi, the more her heart ached, and she readily agreed.
The moment the two stepped out, their expressions changed, and they were about to turn back.
To run right into the opposing Master and their own Master while seeking revenge on others—what terrible luck!
Unfortunately, it was too late to run now.
Li Jin’an beckoned to them.
Tan Yanyi and Ling Qiu obediently walked over and voluntarily handed over a stack of attack talismans.
Li Jin’an waved her hand, not accepting them, and said casually in front of Xie Huaixue, “On the Dao Sect’s territory, those who break the rules will not end well. However, in some places, there’s no need to follow rules. Fighting and killing with lethal intent is perfectly normal, and setting traps or laying poisons is quite common. The most important thing in such matters is to act by surprise.”
These were all drawn from her own experience.
Seeing their two bewildered, foolish faces, Li Jin’an was furious. She could only patiently remind them, “Hey, your rankings aren’t low. I imagine you can both enter the Solitary Mountain Secret Realm, right? This is an old secret realm, and its map is very detailed, for example, where there are rare spiritual plants and high-level demonic beasts. Oh, and don’t stir up trouble when you’re out there, or you’ll disgrace me.”
This Grand Competition between the two sects was held at the Dao Sect, and the rewards for the winning disciples were also provided by the Dao Sect. The Solitary Mountain Secret Realm was perfectly suited for disciples at or below the Golden Core cultivation level to gain experience.
The two understood with a start, looking at their Master with immense admiration.
How clever, truly clever.
How insidious, truly insidious!
When it came to cunning and insidiousness, their Master was unmatched!
Li Jin’an snorted coldly, “Don’t get in the way here. Go about your business.”
Tan Yanyi and Ling Qiu were unbothered by being scorned. They eagerly ran back with their talismans.
Li Jin’an innocently walked back to Xie Huaixue’s side and sighed to herself, “Speaking of which, I’ve been surrounded and intercepted too many times before; I’m quite experienced now.”
Yes, generally speaking, Li Jin’an was not the one setting traps; she was the one caught in traps, schemed against, and poisoned by others.
Her enemies, while shouting in unison slogans like ‘Li Jin’an deserves to die a thousand times over’ and ‘Eliminate evil and eradicate harm for the cultivation world,’ howled and charged over.
Then Li Jin’an would, without delay, take these people to Xie Huaixue, not because she couldn’t defeat them, but purely to cause trouble for Xie Huaixue.
Back then, there was no finesse, just pure hatred.
Li Jin’an felt she couldn’t be blamed for that back then. Who could have imagined the impermanence of worldly affairs to this degree… No, the Heavenly Dao could have, because in the cultivation world, there was nothing more unpredictable than the Heavenly Tome.
Xie Huaixue glanced at her with an amused half-smile.
Li Jin’an, her face full of innocence, pushed Xie Huaixue by the shoulder as they walked, actively changing the subject. “Once Qi Lingzi wakes up, I’ll announce our news. Qi Lingzi must be the first to call you Master’s wife; she’s the great hero!”
Just then, Zhong Fei and Ning Zhufeng, with somber expressions, walked out of the guest residences. Their eyes lit up when they saw Xie Huaixue, and they were about to rush over to bow and greet her.
“Master…”
Before they could utter another word, a strong gust of wind struck them, sending them rolling far away like autumn winds sweeping fallen leaves. They were utterly disheveled.
Before they could even get up, they heard Jijin Sword Sovereign cough and feign surprise, saying, “Ah, with a mere flick of this Venerable’s sleeve, your two disciples flew off. You can’t blame this Venerable, can you?”
“…No,” Xie Huaixue replied, feeling both helpless and amused.
“That’s good,” Li Jin’an said frankly. “Otherwise, this Venerable wouldn’t just not apologize, I’d flick my sleeve again.” Her phoenix eyes narrowed, and she let out a huffing laugh, flicking her sleeve once more. “Hm, this time, it was intentional.”
The last time was intentional, but there was still a difference. The difference was that this time was even more infuriating.
Li Jin’an continued to add fuel to the fire: “Tsk, tsk, tsk. Their Senior Sister is severely wounded and unconscious, yet they’re still so happy. Qingxiao Peak wouldn’t have any internal strife among sect sisters, would it? Don’t let it dirty Qingxiao Peak’s reputation.”
Originally, it would have, but now, perhaps not. Li Jin’an was simply too good at drawing enmity, which was why her enemies would rush over even knowing they couldn’t win. Her mouth was a major factor.
“Qingxiao Peak has its own rules.”
The meaning of this sentence was simple: it wasn’t yet time for those three vile creatures to cause insubordination.
“You wouldn’t blame me for worrying about your affairs, would you?” Li Jin’an said, feigning sorrow, her eyes full of menace, as if to say Xie Huaixue would be doomed if she dared to agree.
“No.”
Only then did Li Jin’an stop, giving Zhong Fei and Ning Zhufeng a disdainful look before walking away hand-in-hand with Xie Huaixue.
Zhong Fei was furious, but Li Jin’an’s gaze sent her whole body breaking out in goosebumps, and a chill ran down her spine.
Jijin Sword Sovereign wouldn’t try to kill her, would she?
No, no, Jijin Sword Sovereign would absolutely not dare to go against the world’s disapproval!
Zhong Fei wanted to denounce Jijin Sword Sovereign with Ning Zhufeng, but before she could speak, Ning Zhufeng, with an extremely gloomy expression, got up and left, not waiting for her at all.
“They all deserve to die!”
Three days later, Qi Lingzi, who had been in a deep slumber, opened her eyes. What entered her sight was her Master’s smiling face.
“Awake?” Li Jin’an said, revealing Xie Huaixue behind her. “This is your Master’s wife, quickly greet her.”
Qi Lingzi froze for a second, then closed her eyes and actually fainted again.