A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 436: Chapter 394: Arranging a Match

The one they were surprised by at the Early-Stage Qi Cultivation was, naturally, Lin Le, who was ranked second.

At this moment, Lin Le has lost his usual maturity and grace, only feeling sweaty palms and trembling legs. It wasn’t because of the guests’ various gazes, in fact, he was oblivious to everything around him, seeing only Lu Qian seated in the main seat ahead of him.

Has it been eight or nine years since he joined?

He still clearly remembered the sunny afternoon when he first met Lu Qian.

Back then, he felt that this Immortal Master was completely different from anyone he had met before.

Even with a trivial task of leading, he felt an unprecedented respect and warmth from Lu Qian.

He couldn’t help but want to get closer. If this were just a fantasy, I wish it could last a bit longer.

How fortunate he was, as this dream turned into reality. Not only did Immortal Master Lu save him, but he also cured his mother’s chronic illness, and then granted him the opportunity rarely afforded to someone with a Pseudo-Spiritual Root, allowing him to join the Immortal Sect. Once one ascends, so does everyone associated, and now his mother and Sister Yann live in comfort.

How honorable it is, the Sect Leader entrusted him with great responsibilities, earning a trust so deep it made other disciples envious. With just an Early-Stage Qi Cultivation level and a Pseudo-Spiritual Root, he managed Yunshan Sect’s most important financial resources at Shuangye Square and was in charge of its most covert intelligence group, though titled Steward, he was effectively an Elder.

Countless times he awoke from dreams in fright, asking himself anxiously, can someone as dull as I truly bear such a heavy responsibility?

As the sect continued to expand in scale, talented individuals emerged from all corners. His position was frequently debated, but the Sect Leader steadfastly supported him, often relinquishing power, even more than before!

A gentleman dies for a confidant.

If the sovereign treats me as a distinguished scholar, then I shall repay him in kind.

Even that wasn’t enough; in private conversations and heartfelt talks, when discussing his aptitude, the Sect Leader often sighed deeply, his regret and unwillingness moved him to tears countless times.

It’s as if it was the Sect Leader’s responsibility that he couldn’t improve his Spiritual Root!

Actually, it doesn’t matter; this is all due to the Celestial Mandate, why overthink it?

Unexpectedly, without resolving the Spiritual Root issue, the Sect Leader privately sought him out, proposing the deepest buried dream of his.

”Xiaolin, you’ve advanced to True Inheritance, will you accept me as your master?”

The Sect Leader’s grace is as vast as mountains and seas, which can’t be repaid in a lifetime!

Since there isn’t much to accomplish on this path in this life, he decided to devote his meager talents to the Yunshan Sect’s rise, pouring his heart and soul. In two hundred years, when his lifespan ends, he’ll be reborn as a Yunshan disciple!

By that time, the Sect Leader should have achieved the Golden Core Dao, and the Yunshan Sect will have dominated a region and established a glorious enterprise.

By then, he’ll rejoin the sect, serving as an attendant disciple, following morning and night, and once more aid the Sect Leader with gratitude!

Lu Qian, seated high, cast an encouraging glance, and Lin Le could no longer hold back, tears flowed uncontrollably.

”Brother Le, concentrate,” Wu Yan softly reminded from behind.

And ranked first, Jiang Baitao noticed Lin Le’s stiff steps behind her, unable to keep up, and quietly said, ”Xiaolinzi, don’t panic, everything’s covered by Martial Uncle.”

As she spoke, she raised her fair wrist and waved to the disciples on both sides, instantly attracting everyone’s attention.

Initially, of the six, Lin Le was the only Early-Stage Qi Cultivator, and Jiang Baitao the only Mid-Stage Qi Cultivator. With her ranked first, everyone’s gaze naturally swept over her first.

But she was still young, in the prime of maidenhood, and it was normal to be Mid-Stage Qi Cultivation, not as surprising as Lin Le.

However, Jiang Baitao misunderstood Lin Le’s behavior, thinking that the guests’ attention made him overly nervous and embarrassed, so she stepped up, intending to shift all focus onto herself.

The effect was unexpectantly good. Who could foresee Jiang Baitao doing this in a solemn and respectful ceremony?

The petite girl, slender and graceful, with skin like snow and lips like red paint, had eyes that glistened and glanced lively. She was determined to relieve Lin Le, and a bit of original nervousness was long forgotten, now raising her head, chest high, radiant and waving to both sides.

Junior Martial Uncle Jiang Baitao, with a lively and generous personality, already popular among Yunshan disciples, was thought to be part of the rehearsal, prompting loud cheers.

Especially loud was Wang Ruoyu’s shout: ”Junior Martial Uncle! Junior Martial Uncle! Your hair bun is crooked!”

Jiang Qingfeng’s face turned dark instantly, Lu Qian equally amused and helpless, ”Our disciples were rude, forgive us, forgive us.”

Several guests chuckled kindly, the Grand Elder of the Divine Flood Dragon Sect laughed, ”Your sect’s disciples are so full of life, it makes my old bones quite envious.”

Yet, seated alongside Lu Qian, Yan Beixing turned slightly, asking curiously, ”Who is this young disciple?”

Lu Qian explained, ”This is my junior sister, Jiang Baitao, and also the sister of our sect’s Elder Jiang Qingfeng. During times of tribulation for our sect, Baitao had just joined and hadn’t yet taken a master, I intend to take her into our Dharma Lineage as a tribute to her master’s absent.”

Yan Beixing nodded, then asked with interest, ”I wonder if Baitao is engaged?”

?!

Lu Qian tensed up instantly, the Yunshan Sect’s elders all turned their heads, Jiang Qingfeng especially wary with hostility in his eyes.

My Taotao is only fourteen, is Yan Beixing a pervert?

Noticing everyone’s gaze, Yan Beixing coughed, hurriedly explaining, ”Sect Leader Lu, where are your thoughts going? I see Baitao lively and adorable, and can’t help liking her. My son has recently achieved Foundation Establishment, though not yet a figure of great accomplishment, he could be considered a young talent. I wonder if I might let them interact, and if they take a liking to each other, once they come of age, a union would be a fine event for both families.”

The Yunshan group breathed a sigh of relief, Lu Qian and Jiang Qingfeng both found their feelings complex.

A daughter just grew up, who would’ve thought there’d soon be someone discussing marriage for her.

The two exchanged a knowing glance, already well-acquainted, an eye contact was enough to read each other. Lu Qian subtly nodded, smiling at Yan Beixing, ”It’s our honor that Fellow Daoist Yan has taken a liking to our Baitao. Yet, my little sister is still too young, lacking discipline, often too rash, I suggest we wait a few years until she settles.”

Yan Beixing merely proposed it with a fleeting thought, upon hearing this, he just hummed, not pressing further, Lu Qian breathed a light sigh of relief.

Unaware of the story, Jiang Baitao reached the steps, glanced up, made a face at Lu Qian, and stuck out her tongue.

Seeing this, Li Da, standing behind Lu Qian, thought Jiang Baitao was greeting him, and her charming, cute demeanor made his heart skip a beat.