The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 166 - 165: Clinging onto Her in Desperation

Chapter 166: Chapter 165: Clinging onto Her in Desperation

Xie Jiuniang did not recognize the graceful female cultivator walking ahead. But she did recognize the frail male cultivator by her side—it was the pride of the younger generation of the Su Family, Su Songting.

In her past life, she had only seen him a few times, all by "accident" when they were out for training, and there wasn’t much interaction on the surface.

However, there was someone from the Su Family who had always been around her.

As for whether the things she obtained would end up in his hands, Xie Jiuniang was not so sure.

"Baobao." The graceful female cultivator looked at Song Baobao with a smile, her beautiful eyes inadvertently sweeping over Xie Jiuniang and Xuanyuan You.

Song Baobao joyfully approached her and affectionately called out, "Sister, are you here to find me?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Jiuniang perked up, and she looked at the graceful female cultivator with a different kind of gaze. So this was the Song Family’s young lady, Song Qinglian, who had twisted Song Ersha’s view of the world.

Xuanyuan You straightened his back and sent a voice transmission with emotion, "Little Profiteer, Song Ersha’s sister has such a good temperament."

"You have no taste," Xie Jiuniang replied through a voice transmission.

This was a beautiful serpent—deadly without spilling blood.

Suddenly, Xie Jiuniang had an epiphany and looked at Song Baobao, who was chatting heartily with Miss Song.

Was there deep sisterly love there?

Xie Jiuniang looked at Song Baobao with an ambiguous expression.

In her past life, her values were indeed twisted, but in this life, that need not be the case.

While chatting, Song Baobao occasionally mentioned, "My sister says..."

Would outsiders not have any other thoughts upon hearing this? At least Xie Jiuniang felt that Miss Song was not a good person after hearing it!

Was she unwittingly setting her sister up?

Or perhaps...

Damn, did I underestimate Song Ersha?!

At this moment, Song Qinglian looked at Xie Jiuniang and Xuanyuan You, politely saying with a smile, "These past few days, I thank both of you Daoist friends for taking care of my sister. I hope she hasn’t caused you any trouble."

Xie Jiuniang courteously replied, "Not at all, Daoist friend Qinglian is overthinking it, Baobao is our friend."

"Yes, yes, we are friends," Xuanyuan You chimed in.

At this point, Song Qinglian introduced the person beside her.

With a faint smile on his handsome face, Su Songting said, "I am a disciple of the Sword Sect, Su Songting. It’s a pleasure to meet both Daoist friends."

"You are too kind, Daoist friend Su." Xuanyuan You’s eyes brightened slightly. "So, you are the foremost hero of the Northern Region, Su Songting. It’s an honor to meet you."

Xie Jiuniang’s eyebrows arched slightly, then relaxed again.

The foremost hero of the Northern Region, that seemed to be the expression used.

After the polite introductions, Song Qinglian came to fetch Song Baobao, intending to go to the Secret Realm together as a team. But Song Baobao looked at Xie Jiuniang and Xuanyuan You.

Clearly, she did not want to follow along.

Struggling to decide because of Song Qinglian’s status as her older sister, Song Baobao said, "Sister, I want to team up with Xiaojiu and the others..."

"Oh no, our parents instructed me to take good care of you, and I can’t rest assured if you’re not personally by my side," Song Qinglian gently refused Song Baobao’s request. "Baobao, don’t be unreasonable, we are about to enter the Secret Realm..."

Song Baobao pouted unhappily.

Xie Jiuniang looked straight ahead.

It was not good to interfere with other people’s family affairs.

Xuanyuan You wanted to say something, but a kick from Xie Jiuniang kept him silent.

To be honest, Xie Jiuniang did not really want to enter the Secret Realm with Song Baobao. There were too many unstable factors in the Secret Realm, and it was better to leave Song Baobao with her sister.

Besides, her sister couldn’t possibly kill her in the Secret Realm, right?

Xie Jiuniang did not expect that the other party would invite her along.

Song Qinglian smiled amiably, "Daoist friends Xie and Xuanyuan, would you like to join us? This way, you don’t have to part ways with Baobao."

"It’s alright, we already have a team," Xie Jiuniang refused nonchalantly.

Xuanyuan You was about to ask where their team was from.

Xie Jiuniang narrowed her eyes and glared at him, prompting him to shut his mouth in time.

In the end, Song Baobao was taken away by her sister.

Xuanyuan You sent a voice transmission, asking, "Little Profiteer, who are we teaming up with?"

"Aren’t we on the same team?" Xie Jiuniang casually deflected the question.

In front of them, the entrance to the Secret Realm revealed a spatial rift, about a dozen feet above the ground, where ripples spread out like waves on water.

A few Divinity Transformation practitioners used techniques to stabilize the entrance to the Secret Realm.

One of the Divinity Transformation practitioners from Sword Sect said, "The entrance is stable. You may enter in an orderly fashion."

The disciples of Sword Sect were the first to enter.

The order of entry for the outer sect disciples was decided by drawing lots.

Tianxu Sect was second to last, so they stood still. Xie Jiuniang spotted Wu Yu and Gongsun Xue from Minghua Sect among the disciples.

This time, Gongsun Xue had learned her lesson and didn’t try to get close to either Xie Jiuniang or Xie Ying.

It was almost Tianxu Sect’s turn to enter next.

Lord Guangcheng said, "Disciples of the same sect should assist and watch out for each other. I hope you will remember this. How much you gain in the Secret Realm depends on individual ability. Do not lose yourself, and make sure to come out on time once the three months are up."

"Yes!"

Hundreds of disciples responded in unison.

Xie Jiuniang followed suit, appearing quite sincere.

Then it was Tianxu Sect’s turn. Everyone checked their Secret Realm Tokens they were wearing, and then they threw themselves into the entrance one after another.

Xie Jiuniang entered behind them, and in a trance-like state, found herself standing on a vast stone platform.

The stone platform still flashed with array patterns.

Xuanyuan You stood behind her, and regaining his senses, glanced around.

All around were disciples from their own sect.

After standing on the stone platform for a moment, they hurriedly jumped down.

If they didn’t leave the stone platform in time, the disciples entering later might bump into them.

Xie Jiuniang and Xuanyuan You were momentarily dazed, but upon realizing the situation, they immediately flew down from the stone platform.

Xuanyuan You said, "The surrounding area is filled with disciples from Tianxu Sect. The disciples from other sects that entered earlier have already left."

"Everyone is in a rush to get ahead."

Being first certainly had its advantages; those at the front found more resources, while those following could only scavenge what was left. This time, the elder’s luck from Tianxu Sect was mediocre, as they drew lots that placed them second to last. The only sect worse off than Tianxu Sect was Taiyi Sect.

Xie Jiuniang took out Flying Sword, preparing to ride it and leave.

Xie Haoran and others came over and promptly called out, "Xiaojiu, the Secret Realm is dangerous. Let’s go together."

"Elder brother, I don’t think that’s necessary..." Xie Jiuniang wasn’t keen on forming a team.

"Let’s form a team for now; we can split up later if we don’t want to stay together. Whatever we find in the Secret Realm belongs to the person who finds it first; if we find something together, we’ll divide it based on contribution." Xie Haoran knew Xie Jiuniang wasn’t fond of them, but in the dangerous Secret Realm, it was not time to dwell on minor grudges.

Xie Ying stood aside with a cold face, not speaking.

The other two Foundation Establishment Disciples were friendly and greeted Xie Jiuniang warmly, introducing themselves as Tan Zirang and Xiang Xiaojun.

Both were disciples named by Lord Ziyang.

Xie Jiuniang then turned to Xuanyuan You and asked, "What about you? What do you think?"

Xuanyuan You, unusually serious, said, "I heard the mortality rate in Lu Yuan Secret Realm is pretty high. Whether we form a team or not is up to you; either way, I’m sticking with you."

"Have you made up your mind to stick to me?" Xie Jiuniang felt like rolling her eyes at him.

"Yes. Just now, the ancestor sent a message instructing me to stay close to you, Little Profiteer, in the Secret Realm and to run to your side if there’s danger, saying that you have the most and safest life-saving items on you."

The ancestor would surely not deceive him!

Yet, he didn’t hesitate to sell out his ancestor.

Xie Jiuniang was speechless at his words.

Really, she should be thankful Lord Guangcheng thought so highly of her...

Jian Lingyan in the Contract Space laughed uncontrollably.

Xie Jiuniang looked around; the disciples of Tianxu Sect were forming teams and leaving one after another. She took the lead in heading in a direction and Xie Haoran and the others followed.

After thinking it over, she didn’t care anymore.

They could go together for a while and split up later if they didn’t get along.