Watching the Mountain

Chapter 320: Chapter 186: I Have My Own Plans

Ever since Xu Teng True Monarch self-destructed at the gates of the Profound Pure Sect, the Illusion Spirit Sect had remained silent and taken no action, as if completely ignoring the incident.

As for the Profound Pure Sect, they were too preoccupied with their own troubles to take any action against the Illusion Spirit Sect.

Lu Mingchen didn’t understand the implications. He simply assumed that since Xu Teng True Monarch had already left the Illusion Spirit Sect, his actions were his own and wouldn’t involve the two sects. Perhaps it wouldn’t even affect his relationship with Chu Lingxiao.

’Maybe after a while, their relationships will go back to the way they were.’

But before Chu Lingxiao could return, it was Luo Qianxue who came to say her goodbyes.

The companions who had once spoken of traveling to the lands of the Demon Race to challenge the Five Young Demon Saints of the Demon Court now truly seemed to be parting ways for good.

Even though he’d had a feeling this was coming, it still caught him completely off guard.

’It was all too fast, too brief.’

’He hadn’t even had a real chance to enjoy their time together.’

His own insecurities had always made him keep his distance. Now, just as he’d finally worked up the courage to truly join them, they were all leaving.

Luo Qianxue observed Lu Mingchen’s reaction. After a moment of silence, she slowly stepped forward and patted his shoulder. Narrowing her eyes, she fixed him with a playfully dangerous gaze and said:

”Fellow Daoist Lu, what’s with that look on your face? I’m going to Cyan Cloud County, you know! It’s a world countless times vaster than Changqing County. A place like that is the only stage worthy of a heaven-blessed prodigy like me, a place where my talents can truly shine. Shouldn’t you be happy for me?”

”Don’t tell me you think I’m not worthy of going to Cyan Cloud County? Hmm?”

At Luo Qianxue’s words, Lu Mingchen jolted and stammered, ”No, that’s not it! That’s not what I meant! I just... I just...”

Looking at her expression, he was at a loss for how to explain himself.

”PFFT, hahaha.” Seeing how flustered Lu Mingchen was, Luo Qianxue couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

”I know, Fellow Daoist Lu. You just can’t bear to see me go, that’s all. I get it. After all, I’m so beautiful and so kind-hearted. Anyone would be sad to see me leave. I completely understand.”

”But don’t you worry. Once I get to Cyan Cloud County, it won’t be long before I’m the talk of the entire Cultivation Realm. You’ll be hearing news about me every day.”

She held her head high, radiating a confidence that left Lu Mingchen stunned. ’I really envy Fellow Daoist Qianxue’s attitude,’ he thought. ’If only I could be that self-assured.’

Then, Luo Qianxue turned to Li Daoyi. ”The only reason I lost to you last time was because your Profound Pure Sect has a stronger foundation than my Sect. I’ve never accepted that defeat, you know.”

”So you’d better train hard. We’ll have a rematch one day, and I hope you won’t disappoint me then.”

Li Daoyi smiled, his tone gentle yet confident. ”Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint you, Fellow Daoist Qianxue. I just hope you won’t disappoint me, either.”

Luo Qianxue shook her fist. ”I am Qianxue Fairy, destined to dazzle the entire Cultivation Realm! That will never happen.”

After speaking, she turned to Xu Ran. ”Elder Hidden Mountain, thank you for teaching me your swordsmanship. I will make it famous across the world.”

Her eyes crinkled into a smile. She waved to the group. ”I’m off. Take care, everyone.”

”Take care,” Xu Ran and Li Daoyi replied.

Seeing this, Lu Mingchen suddenly called out, ”Fellow Daoist Qianxue, are we still going to the land of the Demon Race?”

Luo Qianxue faltered for a second. After a moment of silence, she narrowed her eyes at Lu Mingchen and said:

”Fellow Daoist Lu, you’re still thinking about that? It’s a shame, but that’s obviously impossible now.”

She let out a soft laugh. ”But it’s fine. Maybe one day, I’ll be able to defeat those Five Young Demon Saints all by myself.”

”You keep training hard, Fellow Daoist Lu. I hope that one day, your name will reach me even in Cyan Cloud County.”

With that, she gave a small wave and turned to leave, not waiting for Lu Mingchen’s reply.

Lu Mingchen watched her retreating figure, standing frozen in place. Then, he turned to his senior brother, Li Daoyi.

He was confused. Both Fellow Daoist Qianxue and his senior brother seemed to have accepted so quickly that they could no longer go to the Demon Race’s lands together.

’It’s like no one cares about it anymore.’ He couldn’t understand why.

’But it was the goal they had all agreed on.’

’So why doesn’t anyone seem to care anymore?’