Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Ye Tian bid farewell to several senior brothers and then set off alone on the road to Azure Cloud Pavilion.
Wine Kid did not appear at the Apprenticeship Ceremony today, which made Xuanyuan Changfeng quite sad. Although he was still just a young boy, this behavior was indeed a bit excessive.
Previously, Yun'er had mentioned that Wine Kid should be with Cold Moon, so as soon as the Apprenticeship Ceremony ended, Ye Tian wanted to go find Wine Kid.
The reason for looking for Wine Kid was simple: he could not just stand by and watch this father-son-like relationship between master and disciple become so strained. A cold war is the best weapon to destroy a relationship, whether it be between partners or between a master and disciple.
Xuanyuan Changfeng had already been hurt once by his "beloved disciple" Wang Weiyang, and due to Ye Tian's influence, the relationship between Xuanyuan Changfeng and Li Xun had also become tense. Therefore, Ye Tian absolutely could not allow any trouble to arise with Wine Kid; he needed to stay close to Xuanyuan Changfeng.
Although Ye Tian's thoughts were somewhat overbearing, and much of it stemmed from his own feelings of guilt, he did not consider this a selfish act. The motivation was not important; what mattered was that the outcome could benefit everyone.
Ye Tian moved quickly, his speed like lightning, with the scenery on both sides of the path rapidly blurring and retreating behind him.
Cloud Sea Sect's Four Great Cloud Halls were situated atop four peaks, each named after its corresponding Cloud Pavilion.
For example, the peak where Cloudscroll Pavilion is located is called Rolling Cloud Peak, while the peak where Azure Cloud Pavilion is located is named Azure Cloud Peak, and so on.
At this moment, Ye Tian's destination was Azure Cloud Peak, which was about two hours away from Rolling Cloud Peak. Due to his urgency, he managed to cover the distance in just about an hour and a half.
Now Ye Tian stood before the Bronze Bell in the square of Azure Cloud Pavilion, his hands resting on the wooden hammer, his expression hesitant.
Ye Tian was self-aware; he knew he could not compare himself to Wine Kid. Since that was the case, he had to fully bear the consequences of striking the bell.
Of course, he was not afraid of taking responsibility; on the contrary, he might not even have the chance to take on any responsibility resulting from this action.
Because he was well aware of the potential consequences that could arise from striking the bell.
The best scenario would be for no one to pay attention, with only Cold Moon arriving upon hearing the news. However, this possibility is minimal. Ye Tian does not know the exact reason why Wine Kid is thriving, but the fact that he is a direct disciple of Xuanyuan Changfeng certainly plays a role. Although Ye Tian shares this identity, it has not yet become widely known, so it cannot provide him any assistance.
With every good comes a bad, so Ye Tian cannot only consider the positives. The worst-case scenario alone makes him feel uneasy.
The worst outcome would be for Ye Tian to be accused of disturbing other Cloud Pavilions and then taken back to Cloudscroll Pavilion for identity verification and punishment. If this were to happen, it would be revealed that the one committing such absurd acts is actually a direct disciple of Xuanyuan Changfeng, leaving Xuanyuan Changfeng with no face to show.
Since his last visit was rushed, Ye Tian does not know Cold Moon's residence, which is why he hesitates before the Bronze Bell.
To crash or not to crash—these two phrases have repeated in Ye Tian's mind countless times.
During his hesitation, Ye Tian thought of Yun'er. If she were here now, perhaps she could take him to find Cold Moon.
As he pondered, Ye Tian "followed the clues" to think about Yun'er's identity, which led to a series of questions.
First, how did Yun'er infiltrate Cloud Sea Sect?
Second, how did Yun'er gain her identity in Azure Cloud Sect?
Third, what made her fall for him?
Fourth, how can he ensure that their next meeting does not hurt her feelings while also making her completely give up on him?
These questions are far more difficult than whether to crash or not, especially the last one, which even pushed Ye Tian to a state of impending frustration.
This is a common psychological phenomenon among men; when faced with a woman who pursues them despite having no feelings for her, they often develop an instinctive desire to protect her. This protective instinct pertains not only to physical safety but can also delve into emotional realms. The reason behind this is likely that men wish to maintain a perfect image in front of women who like them.
Ye Tian is a martial arts genius and possesses many qualities that ordinary people lack; however, he is not a deity. In matters of love, he is just an ordinary man.
He can steadfastly guard his feelings for Xiaoshuang, but he cannot completely reject other women from afar.
"I wonder what I'm thinking!" Ye Tian shook his head vigorously. He had come to find Wine Kid, yet somehow his thoughts had unconsciously shifted to Yun'er...
"Could it be that I..." Ye Tian pinched his arm hard to interrupt his train of thought. "Could it be that I'm starting to like her?" Even in his mind, Ye Tian absolutely refused to allow himself to say this.
Thinking this, in order to completely break his strange thoughts, Ye Tian steeled himself and with both hands exerted force, swinging the heavy hammer vigorously until it struck the massive Bronze Bell with a loud crash.
Ding...
The crisp yet deafening sound instantly echoed, resonating throughout the quiet valley.
Ye Tian covered his ears, cursing himself for being foolish. He had already suffered from this once before and had forgotten to bring earplugs again.
The tremendous noise caused a brief ringing in his ears, a sensation that was quite uncomfortable and lasted for a good while before dissipating.
As the ringing faded, Ye Tian focused on sensing the movements nearby. After a moment, his brow furrowed tightly because if his perception was correct, then at least a hundred people from Azure Cloud Pavilion were gathering here.
The bell's sound represented a message; nine strikes of the bell meant assembly, and this signal was universally understood in the Four Great Cloud Halls. A single strike of the bell meant nothing at all, which was also universally applicable in the Four Great Cloud Halls.
However, saying that a single strike means nothing is incorrect because at the very least, it signifies one thing—someone is causing trouble!
Ye Tian sighed helplessly. It seemed that the development of this situation was indeed heading in an unfavorable direction.
"Retreat?" A thought flashed through Ye Tian's mind but was immediately dismissed with strong disdain. As a man, one must dare to take responsibility in whatever they do; there was no way Ye Tian would allow such cowardice to occur within him.
With this in mind, Ye Tian simply sat down on the ground and waited for the disciples of Azure Cloud Pavilion to arrive.
"Over there?"
After about a stick of incense's worth of time, shouts finally reached Ye Tian's ears.
Ye Tian opened his eyes wide, a glimmer of light reminiscent of Kanazawa bursting forth. However, this situation made Ye Tian unable to help but smile wryly, thinking to himself, "It's not like I'm fighting; what am I getting worked up about..."
In a short amount of time, more and more people appeared in the square. They all wore the same attire, a uniform light purple long robe. The fabric was light purple, while the clouds embroidered on it were deep purple. The combination of these two shades of purple perfectly showcased a sense of solemnity and stability.
There weren't many people—only about a hundred—but among them were mostly female disciples, which puzzled Ye Tian.
However, this confusion was only temporary, as he suddenly recalled Thunderstorm's words from that day.
The Master of Cloud Pavilion, Qin Fufeng, was a third-stage Martial Sovereign. He was charming and handsome, favored by many female disciples, and managed the daily affairs of Cloudscar Peak.
His demeanor and grace aside, just from the fact that he managed daily affairs, one could analyze the probable reason for the predominance of female disciples in Azure Cloud Pavilion.
What does daily life entail? It includes essentials like firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. What kind of person can manage these things well?
It's simple: a gentle and patient person.
So, with good looks and temperament and a kind-hearted nature, how could any woman not be fond of such a man?
"Who goes there?" A woman's voice interrupted Ye Tian's thoughts. The voice was somewhat sharp and unpleasant to hear.
Ye Tian looked up and saw that the woman who spoke was slightly older but still quite beautiful. Her features were delicate, and her figure was well-proportioned—above average in appearance.
"I am Ye Tian from Cloudscroll Pavilion. I greet you, Senior Sister." Ye Tian bowed respectfully with cupped hands.
Respecting others is one of the essential prerequisites for social interaction; this has always been Ye Tian's principle. He would never be rude to anyone without cause.
However, just because he acted this way did not mean others would do the same.
"Who are you calling Senior Sister!" The woman's voice became even sharper, her tone filled with displeasure.
Ye Tian frowned deeply upon hearing this. The woman in front of him appeared to be around thirty years old. It would be inappropriate to call her "Senior Sister." If this were not the Cloud Sea Sect, he would have no hesitation in referring to her as "Aunt" or "Auntie."
"Excuse me, may I ask your name?" Ye Tian inquired after furrowing his brow.
He knew that asking in such a manner was quite inappropriate, but after much thought, he could not come up with another way to phrase it. Since he could not address her as Senior Sister, he had no choice but to ask for her name. Referring to her as Junior Sister might lead her to misunderstand that he was mocking her, and even if she did not misinterpret it, Ye Tian could not bring himself to utter such insincere words.
As soon as Ye Tian asked the question, the inappropriateness of it became evident.
"Your name?"
"You lecher!"
"You people from Cloudscroll Pavilion really have no good intentions!"
Amidst the shouts and curses, Ye Tian felt utterly helpless. He had anticipated this reaction because the term "name" is often used in a more worldly context. Although it has a positive connotation on the surface, in the current environment, it had become a common phrase for flirtation between men and women.
To the readers:
I have some matters to attend to today, so I am updating the text first. I haven't checked for typos very thoroughly due to time constraints; I hope everyone understands.
Comment 0 Comment Count