The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 155 - 154: Which Peak to Choose

Chapter 155: Chapter 154: Which Peak to Choose

Just at this moment.

"Now that I have reached Foundation Establishment, which peak should I choose?" Xie Si Niang asked.

"You can come to Fafeng. There will be someone to look out for you," Xie Haoran said after pondering for a while.

Xie Ying followed with a smile, "If fourth sister comes to Fafeng, you can also come to Purple Sun Peak to find me any time."

Xie Xu smiled, "The main thing is what Xiaosi is interested in."

"I agree with what little uncle said, fourth sister, choose the peak you’re interested in," Xie Jiuniang swept her eyes over everyone, then fell on Xie Haoran and Xie Ying, and sent a message to Xie Siniang through a Sound Transmission Talisman, "The strife in Fafeng is quite fierce, and there are a lot of disciples with a few screws loose. The Wu Family has a grudge against me, and if you go there, I’m worried they will target you..."

Xie Jiuniang didn’t want her to choose Fafeng.

With the example of Zhou Ning, one could never tell if people from the Wu Family would target her.

The so-called care promised by Xie Haoran was of little significance, he wouldn’t be able to help much if something really happened.

Upon hearing this, Xie Siniang immediately ruled out Fafeng.

Xie Jiuniang actually wanted her to go to the Main Peak, but ultimately she didn’t speak up.

This decision that affected the future was better left after careful consideration by the person herself.

Xie Jiuniang changed the subject, speaking out, "I need three people to take care of the spiritual fields and orchards on Zhengyang Peak. Who amongst you wants to come? I should state in advance that a similar task on the Main Peak, taken by other Foundation Establishment disciples, pays five hundred Spirit Stones a month. Even though we are siblings, I will also only offer this rate."

"I want to go," Bai Mudan responded first.

Xie Jiuniang pretended to consider it for a moment, "I’ll go to the Outer Sect later to issue a long-term mission, you can accept it then."

"I would like to go too," Xie Xu suddenly said.

Xie Jiuniang was surprised, "Little uncle too?"

"Yes, I’ve heard that the spiritual energy is denser in the Inner Sect than in the Outer Sect, and I want to gain some experience," Xie Xu said, his injuries had completely healed, and after some time recuperating, he was ready for Foundation Establishment at any moment.

Shi Qi hesitated for a bit, then asked quietly, "Can I come too?"

His friend, on the other hand, didn’t speak up, as they were not familiar with the situation in the Inner Sect.

Five hundred Spirit Stones a month was too little, it couldn’t compare to the income from managing one’s own spiritual fields in the Outer Sect.

Xie Jiuniang nodded, and several Xie Family youngsters were annoyed.

They had hesitated for a moment, and Xiaojiu had already invited enough people.

"Xiaojiu, next time you need people, look for us," one disciple said.

"Okay, I’ll call you if we’re short-handed," Xie Jiuniang offered the opportunity publicly to let people volunteer.

After the gathering in the small courtyard dispersed.

Xie Jiuniang took Bai Mudan and two others to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall for a visit.

Issuing and accepting missions were simple operations, and after receiving the mission token to go to the Inner Sect, it didn’t take much time.

Xie Jiuniang sent the three of them away, "Prepare yourselves, and when you have time, go to Zhengyang Peak in the Inner Sect."

The three of them said farewell to each other, each busy with their own tasks.

Xie Jiuniang and Xie Siniang met up, then went to the Inner Sect together.

Xie Jiuniang led her to the Sect Affairs Hall for registration, a process not too complex. They first confirmed her Foundation Establishment and identity, then chose which peak to head to.

In the end, Xie Siniang chose Fu Feng.

Compared to other skills, Xie Siniang had a preference for the Talisman Path.

Next was receiving the identity Jade Token, Sect vestment robe, and finally lighting a Soul Lamp.

Xie Jiuniang personally took her to Fu Feng.

Each peak had a Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, with a specific person in charge of the new disciples.

The attire of a Direct Disciple that Xie Jiuniang wore, an imperial and inhuman getup, made the steward who received them dare not neglect their duty and assigned Xie Siniang a quite comfortable residence.

After Xie Siniang had settled down, Xie Jiuniang left.

One person, one crane, departed.

The disciples of Fu Feng who were watching came up and struck up a conversation with Xie Siniang.

Xie Siniang enthusiastically took out Spirit Fruit and pastries to entertain the neighbors.

After exchanging a few words, someone couldn’t help but ask, "Junior Sister Xiao Zhi, that person just now was..."

"Oh, that? That’s my younger sister, my actual sister," Xie Siniang casually started chatting.

"Which peak’s Direct Disciple is she?"

"The Main Peak’s, under True Lord Chaoyan, she hasn’t been apprenticed for long."

"Wow, that’s impressive..."

"That’s nothing, I also have an elder sister who has been accepted by Lord Ziyang, and an elder brother..."

Xie Siniang bragged without leaving any traces, following the lessons taught by Xie Jiuniang on the way over.

Everyone is out here trying to make their way; not wanting to rely on connections is one thing, but having them and not using them is just foolish.

To quickly integrate into a new environment, showcasing one’s own value is the most effective method.

Only when there are more people gathered around oneself can one choose whether to form connections; otherwise, with only two or three kittens by one’s side, how can one integrate into a new environment? The new environment is certainly complex, so one must be careful in daily life, interact more with those who are suitable, maintain superficial relationships with those who aren’t, and find a way to deal with those who are completely unsuitable.

At that time Xie Jiuniang’s teachings made Xie Siniang silently reflect for a long time.

Back then, she thought Xiaojiu had truly grown up, understanding more than she did as her older sister.

However, growth comes at a cost.

Xie Siniang felt a twinge of heartache for her cousin.

Without her knowing, Xiaojiu must have faced many grievances.

If she wanted to help Xiaojiu, she could only strive to become stronger or do her best to take care of herself, so as not to drag her down...

At that moment, Xie Jiuniang was unaware that her elder sister had imagined a whole series of grievances she suffered and was using that as motivation to push herself harder.

Soon, Xie Jiuniang received a Sound Transmission Talisman from Bai Mudan, setting up a time to meet with Bai Ruiting.

There wasn’t actually a fixed time; Xie Jiuniang just needed to visit the Sect Market whenever she was free.

Xie Jiuniang recalled that it had been nearly a year since she last visited the Sect Market and wondered if there were any letters from her parents at her second uncle’s place.

So the next morning, after completing her meditation practice, she rode an Immortal Crane to the market.

Arriving at the market, Bai Mudan was already waiting for her at the entrance.

She then followed her to an ordinary courtyard.

As soon as she stepped over the threshold, she was greeted by a handsome young man in a blue robe with features somewhat similar to Bai Mudan. He stood there with a gentle and smiling demeanor, neither humble nor arrogant.

Xie Jiuniang took a few extra glances at him.

Bai Mudan respectfully said, "Master, this is my brother."

"You’ve changed your appearance; I didn’t recognize you at first," Xie Jiuniang remarked.

He was a bit thin, but not sickly looking.

He had a touch of frailty yet seemed perfectly normal.

It was hard to associate him now with the horrendous figure of Bai Ruiting from Tianji Building.

Bai Ruiting stepped forward and gave Xie Jiuniang a deep bow.

Just as he was about to express his gratitude, Xie Jiuniang sidestepped to avoid his profound courtesy.

Xie Jiuniang spoke gravely, "I cannot accept such a gesture. The person you should be grateful to isn’t me; it’s your sister. It was she who sold her life to me in order to save you."

Bai Ruiting, "..."

Bai Mudan anxiously lowered her head.

Bai Ruiting glanced at his guilt-ridden sister, then looked deeply into Xie Jiuniang’s eyes and said, "That’s actually one of the reasons I wanted to meet with Daoist Xie. My life is my own and shouldn’t be borne by others. I can give you my life, but as for my sister...it’s not possible."

"I couldn’t care less; you folks sort it out yourselves," Xie Jiuniang said, harboring some mischievous thoughts and displaying an attitude of not wanting to get involved.