Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 377: Chapter 373: The Three Great Beauties

Not far inside the gate, a breathtakingly beautiful figure stood proudly. She was just standing there, simple as that, yet nearly every young man who passed by couldn’t help but let his gaze linger on her, unable to look away.

”Miss Lan, what are you doing here all alone?”

One young man mustered his courage, walked up, and tried to strike up a conversation.

”Waiting for someone.”

Lan Nongyu’s simple reply sent a secret shock through the hearts of many.

’Who could possibly be important enough to make one of the Three Beauties of Liang Province wait for them?’

’Who could command such respect?’

”He’s here.”

Just then, Lan Nongyu’s beautiful eyes shifted, and she spotted Ning Jiang. She immediately took light, graceful steps, a fragrant scent wafting around her as she approached him. She smiled and said, ”Young Master Jiang, long time no see.”

”It’s only been a few days. How is that a long time?” Ning Jiang shook his head.

”Haven’t you heard the saying, Young Master Jiang? A day apart feels like three autumns,” Lan Nongyu said with a smile, covering her mouth.

The surrounding Martial Artists stared at this scene, practically dumbfounded.

’Who is this man? How is he so close with Lan Nongyu?’

Fang Heng’s brow furrowed deeply. He simply couldn’t understand why Lan Nongyu placed so much importance on Ning Jiang.

”Sect Leader Lü, if you don’t mind, I’ll walk with you all.”

Lan Nongyu glanced at Lü Xingfan.

The corner of Lü Xingfan’s mouth twitched, but he had no way to refuse. ”Very well.”

As he spoke, he glanced at Lü Qinghe, feeling a surge of anxiety. ’This foolish daughter of mine has constantly belittled Ning Jiang and refused to take him seriously, yet Lan Nongyu treats him with the utmost courtesy.’

’If this continues, I’m afraid Lü Qinghe won’t stand a chance.’

Under the envious gazes of the surrounding crowd, Lan Nongyu accompanied Ning Jiang as their group walked inside.

Upon entering the Extreme Heaven Sect’s grounds, they saw that several hundred figures were already present. They were the Sect Leaders of the various Major Sects, as well as their outstanding younger-generation disciples.

”Sect Leader Lü, you’ve arrived as well.”

Someone called out to Lü Xingfan.

”I’m going to go say hello.”

Lü Xingfan walked over. Occasions like this were always a time for networking, and everyone hoped to make a few more friends.

”Young Master Jiang, there’s a gathering for the younger generation over there. Shall we go take a look?”

Lan Nongyu’s breath was as fragrant as an orchid. She pointed with a slender, jade-like finger. Following the direction of her snow-white hand, one could see several pavilions built beneath a waterfall, where many members of the younger generation had gathered.

”Let’s go take a look.”

Ning Jiang nodded. He was actually hoping to see if he could overhear any news related to Liu Xianyu.

”Let’s go over too.”

Fang Heng couldn’t help but say, walking over with Lü Qinghe.

”Lan Nongyu.”

Lan Nongyu’s arrival immediately drew everyone’s attention, and many gazes turned toward her.

By extension, Ning Jiang, who was beside her, also became the focus of their scrutiny.

”Lan Nongyu, who is he? I heard you were outside earlier, waiting specifically for him?”

A young man sat in a chair, his gaze sharp, exuding the aura of the God-Seizing Realm. He was also a disciple from an Upper Grade Sect, with a status no less than Lan Nongyu’s.

”Allow me to introduce you all. This is Young Master Jiang,” Lan Nongyu said with a graceful smile.

”Young Master Jiang? Hm? Is he the one from the tea party?”

The young man’s expression changed instantly, and he looked at Ning Jiang with trepidation.

News of what had happened at the tea party had already reached the ears of a few well-informed individuals. He was one of them and knew just how terrifying Ning Jiang’s strength was.

He knew that his own strength was about on par with Gu Feng’s. Since Gu Feng couldn’t even block a single one of Ning Jiang’s fingers, he was certain he would be no match for Ning Jiang either.

”Hehe, my apologies for being rude just now. Please don’t take offense, Young Master Jiang. I’ll drink a cup as punishment.”

The young man raised the wine cup in his hand and downed it in one go.

「Meanwhile, elsewhere.」

Lü Qinghe and Fang Heng had walked to another pavilion, because it was here that Lü Qinghe saw people from the Luoxuan Sect.

The Luoxuan Sect was Gu Feng’s sect.

What she found strange, however, was that Gu Feng hadn’t come.

Gu Feng’s attitude at the tea party had already left her disheartened. But it had only been a few days, and it wasn’t so easy to let go completely. She hesitated for a moment before walking over to ask, ”Excuse me, has Gu Feng not come?”

”Senior Brother Gu Feng attended a tea party a few days ago and was severely injured by someone there. He still hasn’t recovered.”

’Severely injured?’

Lü Qinghe froze.

”Who did it?”

”I think it was someone named Jiang...”

”Excuse me, miss, but our Sect’s affairs are no concern of yours,” another, slightly older Luoxuan Sect disciple suddenly interrupted him.

”I’m sorry, that was presumptuous of me.”

Lü Qinghe gave an apologetic smile and walked away.

After she left, the older disciple scolded the other one, ”Gu Feng was injured by a single finger. What’s there to talk about? Aren’t you afraid of becoming a laughingstock if word gets out?”

”Senior Brother, I wasn’t thinking.”

The disciple looked embarrassed. Gu Feng was the number one genius of the Luoxuan Sect, yet he couldn’t withstand a single finger from someone else. It was certainly not something to be proud of.

’I can’t believe someone with his strength was so severely injured. I wonder what kind of genius could have done it,’ Lü Qinghe thought in astonishment after leaving the pavilion.

At the same time, she realized that her heart didn’t ache for Gu Feng at all.

In that instant, she understood that she had finally, completely let go of Gu Feng. Her heart was free of any lingering attachment.

’He seemed to say ”Jiang” just now? An expert with the surname Jiang?’ Lü Qinghe murmured, and for some reason, she thought of Ning Jiang.

But she quickly dismissed the thought.

...

”Hee hee, Lan Nongyu, is he really just a friend? Or is he your little boyfriend?”

At this point, several beautiful women had gathered together and were sizing up Ning Jiang.

These women were all friends of Lan Nongyu and knew her very well, which was why they dared to tease her so brazenly.

”Nonsense. Young Master Jiang, pay them no mind.” Lan Nongyu shot them a playful glare.

”Nongyu, you really should consider it. Look at the Three Beauties of Liang Province. You’re the only one who’s still single. The other two found their perfect matches long ago,” one of the women said.

”They are them, and I am me,” Lan Nongyu said, shaking her head.

”Don’t say that. Look at your old rival, Feng Sisi. Her strength is far inferior to yours, but just because she’s with Ye Ying, look how arrogant she’s become!”

”Exactly. That woman is the worst. In terms of strength, she’s only at the Divine Travel Realm, far weaker than you. She just has a pretty face, what’s there to be so proud of?”

Hearing this, Lan Nongyu frowned and asked, ”Did you have a run-in with her recently?”

”We had a bit of a disagreement... but forget it, let’s not talk about that.”

”Actually, Feng Sisi is nothing. You should see Hua Hailan—her man is the truly incredible one.”

”Yeah, I never would have thought that man would end up with Hua Hailan. I can’t imagine how many women in Liang Province envy her. Even I can’t help but feel a little jealous.”

PS: Very important, you must read this! There’s been an issue with Chapter order over the past two days. The reason is the recent anti-pornography crackdown, which has been very aggressive. Chapters 79, 87, 170, and 187 of my book were all banned. The rules are now so strict that even describing a kiss or using certain sensitive words will get a Chapter banned. For example, Chapter 170 was banned just for writing a single sentence about Ning Jiang and Ning Yu’an kissing.

My old book, ”Venerable Demon Emperor,” has been completely banned on QQ Reading and hasn’t been reinstated yet. The Chapter mix-up is due to the bans, it’s not my fault. After I reported it to my editor, it should be fixed now.

This afternoon, three of the banned Chapters were unbanned, and one is still under review. However, I have no idea when my old book will be unbanned.

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