Chapter 111: Night Raid on Water Lapping Palace
Although Water Lapping Palace seems like a place devoid of warmth based on its name, the reality is quite the opposite.
Located in a cold region, it is surrounded by a perpetual spring, filled with the sounds of birds and fragrant flowers, standing out like an oasis in the desert.
Chen Yuan and Xu Ya traveled for several days and finally chose to sneak in on a moonless, windy night.
“Senior brother, are you sure this path won’t be discovered?”
“Shh~ You don’t trust me? I’ve eaten more salt than you’ve eaten rice!”
Xu Ya, hands on his hips and nose lifted high, replied, “This is the intel I’ve collected throughout my life about Water Lapping Palace! Don’t worry, just keep up!”
“Oh, okay.” Chen Yuan trusted Xu Ya, following him obediently.
With Xu Ya’s prior intel and the effect of the borrowed magical artifact, Concealment Pearl, the two easily bypassed the patrols of outer disciples and arrived at the inner sect.
“My sister made it to the inner sect in just a year?” Chen Yuan suddenly asked curiously.
Even he, as an elder brother, did not know.
Upon hearing this, Xu Ya almost stumbled: “So you don’t even know where your sister is now, and you’re coming to check on her?!”
“I just made up my mind not long ago, senior brother, so I haven’t had the time to find out, haha,” Chen Yuan scratched his head and chuckled foolishly.
“Your sister has not only entered the inner sect but is already almost a direct disciple of Grand Elder Qingyi.” Xu Ya said with a twinge of envy and helplessness.
After all the hard work he put into his cultivation for nearly a decade, he hadn’t progressed as quickly as that genius in less than a year…
“Grand Elder Qingyi? That’s the legendary ruthless master of Water Lapping Palace?” Chen Yuan had some recollection.
Even though news about Water Lapping Palace was among the least circulated in the righteous sects, some tidbits got around, often seasoned with embellishments from disciples of other sects, turning into fresh gossip.
“Yeah.”
“Then how much hardship will Xiaoxue endure under her?”
“??? Many people want to be disciples but can’t even get the chance!” Xu Ya’s voice inadvertently rose; isn’t it a good thing?!
But he quickly covered his mouth.
“Tsk… It seems that the ruthless master was hurt by a man before coming to Water Lapping Palace. How am I going to see Xiaoxue in the future… I don’t even know if Xiaoxue’s delicate frame can handle it…”
Chen Yuan sighed, worried about Xiaoxue and feeling a bit regretful.
“She hasn’t even become one yet; don’t fuss unnecessarily.” Xu Ya pulled Chen Yuan, “Let’s hurry; aren’t you happy to see your sister?”
“That’s true…” Chen Yuan forced a smile…
….
Lin Shuxue was outside practicing swordplay, dressed in snow-white attire. Her petite figure shone under the moonlight, appearing light and agile, like a radiant butterfly.
The night wind, for some reason, carried a hint of chill, blowing coldly as the trees swayed and rustled.
The two hiding in the trees were slapped by the leaves and could distinctly feel the difference between the environment here and outside.
“Hiss… They say the deeper you go into Water Lapping Palace, the colder it gets. I didn’t expect it to be true…” Xu Ya rubbed his hands, stuffing them into Chen Yuan’s clothes but still feeling cold.
This chill seemed penetrative…
“It’s her cold aura…” Chen Yuan watched intently and whispered.
“I didn’t expect this girl to be this powerful in just a year, capable of affecting such a wide area…”
“The Profound Cold Physique is indeed terrifying!” Chen Yuan smiled, “It shows she’s controlling her body quite well; that puts me at ease…”
“Right now, she’s probably already stronger than her brother…”
“If she keeps practicing like this, she’ll be able to beat your senior brother in no time.” Xu Ya shoved another hand into Chen Yuan’s clothes.
“Hey? Senior brother, what are you doing?!”
“Let me tuck another hand in!”
“It’s cold; you’re letting the cold air in!”
Chen Yuan tried to stop him, and some noise escaped from the trees.
Clang! Thud!
“?!”
A long, snow-white Ice Soul Sword was thrust towards the trees, piercing through the leaves, just a hair’s breadth away from the two…
Instantly, both fell silent and froze.
“The sword back then was only 0.0001 centimeters away from me…”
Chen Yuan swallowed hard, gazing at the pure white sword still emanating a cold aura.
Getting caught here would probably lead to immediate d*ath; it seemed that wasn’t an exaggeration.
Lin Shuxue furrowed her brow, staring intently at the direction from which the sword was shot, her fingers slightly condensing, and another sword on the stone platform beside her responded quickly, buzzing softly.
Ready for a second strike at any moment.
“Come out.”
Lin Shuxue’s voice was soft as ever, resembling the childish tone from his memories, but this time it carried strong power, making her childish tone seem imposing.
Chen Yuan glanced at Xu Ya; Xu Ya looked back at Chen Yuan.
They exchanged glances.
Chen Yuan: “What should we do?”
Xu Ya: “If you ask me, who should I ask? Your sister, go say something.”
Chen Yuan: “My sister also calls you brother…”
“I’ll count to three; if you don’t come out, I’ll have to get serious.” Lin Shuxue’s sword floated up, pointing at their location.
Chen Yuan: “Should we run?”
Xu Ya: “Huh? If we’re discovered, we won’t be able to run!”
“If I show up, she’ll definitely be affected…”
“You really don’t take your senior brother’s life seriously…”
“Senior brother…”
“Alright, let’s run! If I can live to escape, I absolutely won’t play with you anymore!”
“……”
With a swoosh.
Two shadows darted out from the trees, tossing hidden weapons towards Lin Shuxue to obstruct her vision.
But such tricks were already anticipated by Lin Shuxue. Her cold, sharp eyes fixated on the two shadows, and her sword flew out in response!
In an instant, it recognized Chen Yuan…
Stunned…
“Brother…”
