466: Chapter 466 Is it crazy to like her?

On the day Ling Hao left, the sky was slightly overcast, and a gentle mountain breeze blew. A dense crowd stood before the mountain gate of the White Rock Holy Land.

Shi Yunyu, dressed in a moon-white cloak, stood at the very front. Her expression was calm, but a trace of reluctance flickered in her eyes as she looked at the man standing before her.

Supreme Elder Lu Yao and Supreme Elder Zhou Zhi stood side by side behind her, their lips curling slightly upward.

Of course they also felt reluctant to see him go, but they were more pleased that they had gotten their wish the day before.

Aside from Du Yuqing and Lu Changning, Shen Yunjie, Cen Xi, and Jiang Shiyu stood on the other side with Chi Wanhe and the others.

Chi Wanhe held Shen Yunjie's hand, smiling as she chattered about something. Qin Zhaoxue stood nearby, smiling gently.

Lin Xiwei and Jiang Shiyu had grown quite familiar with each other over these past few days, perhaps because they had similar personalities?

Shui Liuli and Xia Yingying huddled close to Cen Xi, whispering and sharing some little secrets, which made Cen Xi nod repeatedly, her eyes shining.

"Sister Jie, you all must come visit the Moonshadow Sect!"

Chi Wanhe patted the back of Shen Yunjie's hand.

"When the time comes, I'll take you all around the entire Moonshadow Sect and let you taste our specialty spiritual fruits."

Shen Yunjie nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips:

"Alright. Once the Sect's affairs settle down, I will definitely come to visit."

Cen Xi slung an arm around Shui Liuli's shoulder and said in a carefree manner,

"It's a promise then! When I go, you must take me to explore the Moon Shadow Holy Land's Secret Realm Small World!"

Shui Liuli giggled and agreed.

In front of the tianque divine boat.

Ling Hao reached out and tucked a stray lock of hair behind Shi Qingxuan's ear.

"Alright now, you are a Sect Master after all. You need to maintain some dignity in front of the Elders and Disciples."

Shi Qingxuan closed her eyes and opened them again, the reluctance on her face fading away.

"You're also a Sect Master, yet you're always grinning and giggling."

Oh? I kindly comfort you, yet you talk back to me?

Before Ling Hao could speak, Shi Qingxuan added another sentence.

"Remember to come back and visit often."

"If you dare not return... hmph..."

'Don't even think about seeing Mother again!'

This last sentence was sent via sound transmission.

Ling Hao looked toward Shi Yunyu, and their eyes met.

When she noticed Ling Hao was about to turn his head, Shi Qingxuan quickly straightened her clothes and pretended to notice his gaze, nodding gently.

Ling Hao smiled in his heart and withdrew his gaze.

"Don't worry. You are already my Dao Companion, a companion for a lifetime!"

Afterward, Ling Hao walked straight up to Shi Yunyu and stretched out his hand to her.

Shi Yunyu's heart pounded wildly. What... what was he doing?

In broad daylight, was he not afraid that others would notice something?

Seeing her flustered state, Ling Hao's lips curled upward, and he flipped his palm over.

A jade pendant lay quietly in his palm.

...

"We respectfully bid farewell to the Old Ancestor—"

A loud shout surged from the front of the mountain gate like a tide, instantly sweeping across the entire Holy Land.

"We respectfully bid farewell to the Old Ancestor!"

"We respectfully bid farewell to Supreme Moonshadow..."

Thousands of Cultivators shouted in unison, their voices shaking the clouds and echoing among the peaks. On the long steps before the mountain gate, countless Disciples bowed, their sleeves fluttering like clouds. On the mountaintops, mountainsides, and beside the stone paths, dense crowds of figures bowed together, presenting a magnificent sight.

Ling Hao stood at the bow of the boat, his green robes fluttering in the wind as he cupped his hands slightly to those below. Yue Xinlan's small figure stood beside him, signaling to Shi Yunyu with her eyes.

Chi Shuying and Tushan Bailing stood behind him, one in pink and one in purple, their skirts fluttering.

The tianque divine boat slowly ascended into the sky and gradually faded into the distance.

In front of the mountain gate, Shi Qingxuan raised her head and gazed at the receding figure, unable to look away for a long time.

Shi Yunyu stared at the jade pendant in her palm for a long while before saying gently to Shi Qingxuan,

"Let's go, it's time to head back."

Shi Qingxuan gave a soft hum of agreement. As she turned, her gaze fell upon the jade pendant.

"Mother, this jade pendant..."

——

Moonshadow Sect, Yingxia Peak.

Inside the Guest Welcoming Hall, the fragrance of spiritual tea drifted through the air.

Yu Lingshuang sat upright in the host's seat, wearing a moon-white chest-high ruqun. The cinnabar tear mole at the corner of her left eye was exceptionally striking under the sunlight.

Hua Youyou stood in attendance by her side, wearing a light green gauze skirt. White silk stockings wrapped around her slender calves, and her embroidered shoes lightly tapped the floor.

Below, Saintess Yan Xueyuan and Zhu Rongyang sat in the guest seats.

"In the presence of the Moonshadow Sect's Deputy Sect Master, this old man has come today regarding the past matters of the Linglong Blessed Land."

Zhu Rongyang stood up, cupped his hands in a salute, and said in a steady voice,

"The matter of the Linglong Blessed Land back then was actually the work of a mole planted in our Golden Crow Holy Land by the Niding Alliance. Now, that mole has been personally executed by our Saint, and the truth has come to light. Our Golden Crow Holy Land has no intention of making an enemy of the Moonshadow Sect, let alone acting against the survivors of the Linglong Blessed Land."

He waved his hand to produce a storage ring, placed it on the table, and pushed it forward.

"This is our gift of apology—five High Grade Dao Artifacts, ten High Grade spiritual veins, one hundred bottles of eighth-grade Medicinal Pills, and an additional ten million Spirit Stones. This is just a small token of our regret; we hope the Moonshadow Sect can show understanding."

Yu Lingshuang picked up her teacup, took a slow sip, set it down, and a cold sneer appeared on her lips.

"A Niding Alliance mole?"

Her tone was soft, yet bone-chillingly cold.

"It is indeed possible. Are you saying... your Saint was also deceived?"

Zhu Rongyang's expression changed slightly. Just as he was about to explain, Hua Youyou stepped forward and spoke clearly:

"The Moonshadow Sect does not accept the Golden Crow Holy Land's apology. This is the Sect Master's decision."

Saintess Yan Xueyuan suddenly stood up, her crimson-gold skirt fluttering as anger surged in her eyes:

"Don't be so ungrateful! Don't think you are invincible just because you can channel the province's fortune. Your Moonshadow Sect is far inferior to our Golden Crow Holy Land. Furthermore, people from the Central Continent's Xuanwu Holy Land have already arrived. How can a single Holy Land like yours withstand the assault of two Holy Lands?"

As her voice fell, the temperature inside the hall plummeted.

Yu Lingshuang slowly rose to her feet, quietly staring at Saintess Yan Xueyuan.

In that instant, a majestic pressure poured out from her body like a mountain, overwhelmingly pressing down on the opposite side.

Saintess Yan Xueyuan turned deathly pale, stumbled backward, and fell directly to her knees. Blue veins bulged on Zhu Rongyang's forehead, cold sweat poured down, and his legs trembled slightly.

Mahayana pressure! This Moonshadow Sect Deputy Sect Master is actually already at the Mahayana Stage?!

In less than ten short years, how could she have made a Breakthrough so quickly?!

She has developed a killing intent today. Am I going to lose my life here...

Zhu Rongyang fell to his knees with a thud, his voice trembling,

"The Saintess is young and impetuous, and her words were out of line. We beg Vice Sect Master Yu for forgiveness! We absolutely meant no offense!"

Yu Lingshuang stared at him for a moment, her icy gaze lingering on Saintess Yan Xueyuan's face for a split second before she finally withdrew her pressure slowly.

"Go back and tell your Saint."

She turned around, her moon-white skirt swirling open like a cold flower,

"The Moonshadow Sect will personally avenge the Linglong Blessed Land. There is no need for your hypocritical apologies."

"Show them out."

Hua Youyou raised her hand to gesture: "Guests, please."

As if granted a massive amnesty, Zhu Rongyang quickly pulled up Saintess Yan Xueyuan, who was still about to speak, and prepared to leave.

"Wait, leave the things behind."

Zhu Rongyang was dumbfounded. Didn't she say they wouldn't accept the apology?

Yu Lingshuang's expression was indifferent as she glanced at the still-warm tea on their table.

"Did you think you could get a free ride?"

"Free ride"? What did "free ride" mean?

Following her gaze, Zhu Rongyang had a vague realization, seemingly understanding what she meant, and the veins on his forehead throbbed violently.

I didn't even drink a single sip of your Moonshadow Sect's tea! I only smelled the tea's fragrance!

Is this fragrance alone worth five High Grade Dao Artifacts?! Along with ten High Grade spiritual veins and one hundred bottles of eighth-grade Medicinal Pills...

Ah!!!

Whose tea fragrance is this expensive?!

——

After leaving the Moonshadow Sect, on the spiritual boat.

Zhu Rongyang's face was livid as he glared at Saintess Yan Xueyuan:

"Are you crazy?! That is someone at the Mahayana Stage! If she had really intended to kill us just now, you and I would already be dead!"

Saintess Yan Xueyuan leaned against the ship's railing, her face pale, yet she stubbornly raised her chin:

"Look, didn't she refrain from taking action? She was definitely intimidated by me."

Zhu Rongyang was choked with anger, his chest heaving violently, unable to say a word for a long time.

He took a deep breath and turned his head to look in the direction of the receding Moonshadow Sect, with only one thought in his mind.

Just what on earth did the Saint see in this woman?

Does he like her because she has a hole in her brain?