The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 364 - 363: Ancestor Nalan

Chapter 364: Chapter 363: Ancestor Nalan

Tongtian Tower, the empty top floor.

Only in the center, a meditation cushion made of Qingling Grass is placed, with an elderly man with white hair sitting cross-legged in the middle, his eyes closed, his face calm. At first glance, he looks just like an ordinary old man, with a sense of age etched into his being like wood, yet also possessing a ceaseless aura.

There is no pressure here.

Ordinary and unremarkable.

Chaoyan came up and respectfully bowed, "Greetings to the elderly ancestor."

"Junior Yuanxi pays respects to the elderly ancestor," Xie Jiuniang followed her master in greeting, her attitude humble and polite, "This time the junior has come to visit specially to thank you in person."

Having said that, Xie Jiuniang gave the Elder Nalan a deep bow.

Then, she took out the Enlightenment Tea Tree with its pot, and added, "This is a gift from this junior."

The sincerity was indeed full measure.

Elder Nalan slowly opened his eyes.

His deep-set eyes, wise and profound, rested on Xie Jiuniang for a few moments, swept over Chaoyan, then onto the displayed Enlightenment Tea Tree, and finally, his gaze fell on the soil in the pot.

"Not bad, little one," praised Elder Nalan, "quite willing to part with treasures."

Not only was there an Enlightenment Tea Tree in the soil, but there was also a clump of Breath Soil, exuding endless vitality.

These two items, however, did not attract much attention from Elder Nalan; instead, he stared intently at the large flower pot.

Both Chaoyan and Xie Jiuniang noticed this.

However, in unspoken agreement, neither of them said anything.

As expected, the elderly ancestor appeared to sigh nostalgically, "Has it been too long since this old one has traveled? The younger generation has become so extravagant that they use Superior Spirit Stones for flower pots."

Chaoyan remained silent.

Xie Jiuniang, "..."

But please, let her explain.

The elderly ancestor continued, "The Enlightenment Tea Tree is of no use to me, take it back."

"Then, what do you require?"

Xie Jiuniang had thought that offering the Enlightenment Tea Tree and the Breath Soil might be enough to repay the favor, a somewhat shameless idea, but in the Cultivation World, human life is the least valuable.

Moreover, these were rare heavenly treasures.

It should be considered a grand gesture.

Elder Nalan’s eyes seemed to penetrate all things in the world, and he saw through all of Xie Jiuniang’s little schemes, "Child, this time I’ve assisted you, next time, I hope you can help the Nalan Family once."

Xie Jiuniang’s heart trembled.

Did the elderly ancestor have such high regard for her?

Was she really that impressive? She had only just become aware of it herself.

Seeing his little disciple’s all too familiar expression, Chaoyan’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Elder Nalan, seeing an odd look in the expressions of the master and disciple, transmitted his voice to Chaoyan, "What’s wrong? Did the old ancestor ask for something inappropriate?"

"Not at all, she’s probably thinking how outstanding she is, that even you, sir, have noticed it," Chaoyan guessed what his disciple was likely thinking, based on his past understanding of her.

Sure enough, upon seeing her disciple’s increasingly upright attitude, she seriously promised, "The elderly ancestor truly has eyes like a torch, discerning at a glance that the junior will grow to heights like yours in the future. Thus, the junior will boldly accept the favor."

Elder Nalan’s usually composed face cracked for an instant.

Chaoyan struggled to keep from bursting into laughter.

Xie Jiuniang took back the Enlightenment Tea Tree along with its pot into her Small Tortoise Shell, "Elderly ancestor, this junior still has a gift for you. It’s unrelated to your recent saving of a city’s people, purely as a gesture of respect from the disciple of your disciple."

She took out a Spiritual Jade Box and respectfully presented it to Elder Nalan.

This time Elder Nalan did not refuse, taking the Spiritual Jade Box, and then, he handed a Defense Jade Token to Xie Jiuniang.

Xie Jiuniang’s eyes lit up as she took it and blurted out, "Can it withstand attacks from Divinity Transformation?"

"Hmm," Nalan’s Ancestral Master responded.

He then waved his hand, signaling that the two of them could take their leave.

Thus, the master and disciple respectfully bid farewell to the Ancestral Master again.

When the two left, the Nalan Ancestral Master hadn’t been particularly concerned about Xie Jiuniang’s items, but upon opening the Spiritual Jade Box, he smelled a peculiar fragrance before even seeing what was inside.

Starwood!

As large and long as one’s finger...

Xie Jiuniang, who had left, had sent Starwood, knowing that the material held great allure for those undergoing Divinity Transformation. In fact, she still hadn’t figured out how to use it.

Fortunately, she had a large piece and cutting off a small portion from the edge didn’t matter much.

Upon emerging from the Tongtian Tower, Chaoyan and Xie Jiuniang were greeted by a group of Nalan Family powerhouses waiting for them below.

All of them had a Cultivation Base above Nascent Soul, and there were even two undergoing Divinity Transformation.

Among them was the Nalan Family’s Clan Leader, who was also Master Chaoyan’s father.

Chaoyan quickly realized that, after 160 years of returning to his clan, he wasn’t the most popular one. Instead, it was his little disciple who was mingling with the clan’s elders like a fish in water.

His little disciple’s mouth was particularly sweet, dispensing compliments at no cost.

Yet how she spoke those kind words made everyone perceive them as especially sincere.

One by one, the smart and shrewd clan members all said she was an honest child. However, Chaoyan had personally seen his own disciple hand out one gift after another and receive even more in return.

Their conversation lasted until nightfall, and Chaoyan was summoned away by his father.

Xie Jiuniang was taken by the eldest lady, Nalan Youfang, to settle down.

Nalan Youfang was a girl of understated beauty and straightforwardness, with a pair of clear, large eyes like the stars in the sky, very captivating.

Especially since she greeted everyone with a smile before speaking.

Xie Jiuniang liked this girl.

She was her Master’s grandniece and also her elder brother’s daughter.

With this kind of relationship, Nalan Youfang took good care of her, "Does Sister Yuanxi find the Sect enjoyable?"

"The Sect is a sacred place for cultivation, not for enjoyment," Xie Jiuniang replied, her face stern.

"Pfft."

Nalan Youfang laughed softly, "You look so funny with your serious face."

"This is being mature and steady!"

"Pff, haha..."

Xie Jiuniang was mature in her mind, but her youthful face and height betrayed her.

The more seriously she tried to look, the more Nalan Youfang laughed, pulling Xie Jiuniang away to the courtyard she lived in.

She initially planned to take her guest to the guest courtyard, but on a whim, she changed her mind and took her to her own residence, instructing the maids to prepare the adjoining room.

Nalan Youfang kept Xie Jiuniang company herself, introducing her to the Nalan Family, and then talked about the place arranged for the Xie Family, "It’s a valley over a hundred li east of the Nalan clan, called Peach Blossom Valley. That’s where my family grows Spiritual Peaches. There’s a small Spirit Vein there, and a large Protective Array has been set up. I’ll take you there tomorrow; it’s hard to find without someone leading the way."

"Thank you," Xie Jiuniang said gratefully.

Having a Spirit Vein in the place where the Xie Family would settle definitely showed sincere intentions.

Upon parting, Xie Jiuniang presented her with a jar of Monkey Wine.

Nalan Youfang was delighted and gifted her a set of exquisite jewelry in return.

Alone, Xie Jiuniang sat cross-legged on the bed.

Birdsong came from outside the window, one note after another, crisp and pleasant.

After getting up and washing up, and going through the Dust Cleansing Technique again to ensure there were no breaches in etiquette, she finally stepped out of the room.

Nalan Youfang was already waiting in the courtyard.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two set off for Peach Blossom Valley together.