The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 140 - 139: I’m Afraid of Trouble

Chapter 140: Chapter 139: I’m Afraid of Trouble

Xie Jiuniang stayed in the small palace and did not go out. The grand occasion of her apprenticeship spread once again.

"That Little Profiteer has some really good luck. Everyone thought she’d be in big trouble, but who knew, fortunes can change so dramatically, and now she’s rising high again."

"I heard the Little Profiteer sells everything, she even sold the invitations to her apprenticeship banquet."

"That’s not right, she was still in the Outer Sect at that time, it must be a rumor."

"That’s where you’re wrong..."

Everyone was guessing, and the more they talked, the further the truth became distorted and unbelievable.

...

On a mountain peak belonging only to Lord Minhuang.

For three days in a row, Lin Wangchen kneeled in front of Lord Minhuang’s cave abode, his forehead seeping with sweat.

Lord Minhuang ignored him.

After another half day, Lord Minhuang’s cold voice came out from inside the cave, "Lin Wangchen, do not bring the Lin Family’s ways into the Sect, and do not forget that since you have joined Tianxu Sect, you are a disciple of the Sect. Go to the Cliff of Reflection for three years, and then you may leave."

"Yes, Disciple will heed the instruction."

Lin Wangchen tried to stand up, faltering midway and almost falling. He had kneeled for so long that his legs had gone numb.

Since Lord Minhuang’s cave was rarely visited, few people knew that Lin Wangchen had been punished. However, Mo Chuan, who had always been paying attention to him, received the news.

Mo Chuan sneered coldly, "He’s got quite some nerve, daring to plot against his own Master."

"Young Master, where does this come from?" asked a young boy next to him with confusion.

"How would Lord Minhuang, who has been in seclusion all year round, know who the Little Profiteer is? Suddenly naming her to be his disciple, Lin Wangchen surely cannot be uninvolved. I heard that when the Little Profiteer refused to be apprenticed, she even took out the invitations."

The Sect’s rules for taking disciples are universally recognized, but typically one would strive for disciples before any apprenticeship gifts are arranged. Now that the invitations had already been sent, Lord Minhuang’s intervention was somewhat unjust.

Lord Minhuang is not foolish.

With a little thought, the key to the whole matter becomes clear.

Xie Jiuniang was unaware of Lin Wangchen being sent to the Cliff of Reflection and was organizing the gains from her apprenticeship. Among them were mostly Defensive Talismans, with Array Plates, Spirit Talismans, and Jade Tokens, with few Elixirs.

They are all suitable for someone at Foundation Establishment.

The Spirit Talismans and Jade Tokens are interesting, as most are sealed with a strike from a Nascent Soul Cultivator or above.

For example, a Jade Token from Lord Qiansha, which had one of her Techniques sealed within—throwing it would result in a Divinity Transformation level attack.

Chaoruo gave her a seventh-rank Killing Illusion Array Plate, an offensive array.

And one Divinity Transformation rank gave her an exceptional Soft Sword.

The sword’s edge was sharp, as thin as a cicada’s wing. Worn at the waist, it could be used as a belt and was highly suitable for a woman.

Among the gifts was an exquisite Vestment robe, given by a female Divinity Transformation rank. It offered excellent defensive capability when worn. However, in the Sect, one must wear the Disciple Robe, so this robe would have to be saved for when she ventured outside.

Xie Jiuniang then chose a Flying Sword to bond with, and finally left the small palace, pretending to practice sword flying.

Then, after flying around in the sky for a bit, she swiftly descended.

"Yuanxi, I’ve finally found you," Qiao Shiyun called out warmly, arriving on her Flying Sword.

Xie Jiuniang landed with her sword, giving her the courtesy due between peers, "I’ve seen Qiao Third Sister, may I ask why you are looking for me?"

"It’s like this, the Spiritual Fields and Fruit Garden of Zhengyang Mountain are managed by disciples from the Main Peak, and now it should be your responsibility to take care of them. However, regarding this year’s harvest... I asked Master Chaoyan and he told me to ask for your opinion," Qiao Shiyun’s tone was warm, making it impossible to fault her.

Xie Jiuniang said, "I would like to meet with them, is that alright?"

"There’s no problem with that."

Qiao Shiyun immediately took out a Sound Transmission Talisman and summoned a few disciples.

Soon three disciples arrived, two men and one woman, all Foundation Establishment Disciples.

Qiao Shiyun introduced them, "This is Tian Feng and Tian Lin, and this is Qiao Shuijuan."

Xie Jiuniang noticed that the three people looked at her strangely, but they quickly composed themselves,

The three of them gave Xie Jiuniang the courtesy between peers, which she returned.

Politely, Xie Jiuniang said, "I heard from Qiao Third Sister that the three of you are managing Zhengyang Peak?"

"That’s correct," the three responded in unison.

"May I ask what your compensation is?" Xie Jiuniang asked, which was the key reason for calling them here.

All three of them were taken aback, their eyes darting, and they all looked at Qiao Shiyun simultaneously.

Qiao Shiyun answered for them, "They are here to undertake a task issued by the Main Peak, and they can claim five hundred Spirit Stones every month."

"Anything else?" Xie Jiuniang asked again.

Qiao Shiyun, quite composed, said with implied meaning, "There’s also the default share of fifty percent of the harvest."

"Fifty percent? It’s the default?"

Xie Jiuniang suddenly understood; Chaoyan had been fleeced, "How many years have you managed this?"

"Te...thirteen years," Tian Feng stammered out.

Xie Jiuniang glanced at Qiao Shiyun, then noticed the nearly new vestment robes on the Tian brothers, and saw Qiao Shuijuan’s charming presence, dressed in brand-new vestment robe and exquisite hair accessories, but ultimately, she said nothing. Master Chaoyan must be fully aware of this matter; if he hadn’t said anything, she, as his disciple, had even less need to quibble.

"This year’s harvest will be as usual, but you mustn’t damage the Spiritual Fields nor harm the Spiritual Fruit Garden," Xie Jiuniang didn’t expose the underlying issues with the few.

From her past life, Xie Jiuniang had seen the disciples at Fafeng fiercely compete, where scheming and intrigue were commonplace, all for fighting over resources.

She was a heaven-sent obstacle, already detracting from the interests of others.

The most important thing was that all her fuss, in the end, filled her master’s coffers, not hers.

Qiao Shiyun was quite surprised by this, and not until Xie Jiuniang flew away on her flying sword did she turn back to the three and say, "Do as she said, your shares this year will remain the same, we’ll find other work next year."

"Yes, Sister Qiao."

Tian Feng and Tian Lin left first, but Qiao Shuijuan didn’t go.

Qiao Shuijuan pouted, discontentedly saying, "Sister, are we really letting it go? We’ll miss out on a big chunk of resources this year."

"What good idea do you have?" Qiao Shiyun retorted.

Qiao Shuijuan said, "Let us continue to manage it, just ignore that person."

Qiao Shiyun sarcastically replied, "On what grounds? Because you have a sister who’s a disciple of the Sect Master?"

When confronted with Xie Jiuniang, her little sister didn’t dare to make a peep, but now that she was gone, she began coming up with crooked ideas for her older sister.

If she was truly that shortsighted, the master would not have entrusted her with handling some of Main Peak’s affairs.

Qiao Shiyun flew off on her flying sword, looking back at Qiao Shuijuan below, "Do your job well this year, don’t destroy the Spiritual Fields or the garden, or I won’t be able to protect you."

Watching Qiao Shiyun fly into the distance, Qiao Shuijuan stomped her feet in frustration.

Xie Jiuniang, who had just left Zhengyang Peak, was listening to Jian Lingyan’s recap.

"They really did pocket a hefty sum, isn’t the master going to hold them accountable?" Jian Lingyan was eager for action, ready to stir things up.

Xie Jiuniang, standing on her flying sword and heading for the Outer Sect, replied, "No need, I don’t want the hassle."

"How is that a hassle?"

"I don’t lack those resources. If it weren’t for the fact that I need a visible income on the surface, I wouldn’t even want to manage Zhengyang Peak, ah." Xie Jiuniang thought of the Pure World Lotus and the large number of Spirit Plants she still had to deal with, "I have too many good things, it’s actually a problem... really, no need."

But Jian Lingyan, who was so poor that it didn’t have a single Spirit Stone, trembled with rage, the sword body shaking. If it wasn’t for being outside where occasional onlookers were present, it would have emerged to knock its despicable master on the head!

The dog master was too detestable!

Jian Lingyan withdrew into its own world.

Xie Jiuniang arrived at the Outer Sect, heading straight for the Crane Garden located behind the Miscellaneous Peak.

As soon as she stepped into the entrance of the Crane Garden.

Surrounding sounds quieted, all the Immortal Cranes turned to look at Xie Jiuniang en masse.

Xie Jiuniang’s heart skipped a beat.

The step she was in the middle of taking nearly retracted in fright.

"Li?"

"Li Li?"

Suddenly, an Immortal Crane flew out swiftly from the flock.

The little Immortal Crane excitedly rubbed its head against Xie Jiuniang.

"Li Li..."

"Hahaha... Little Immortal Crane, we meet again."

"Li!"