blueteamnovel Chapter 515: Still, the Immortal Fairy has seen a lot
Chapter 515: Still, the Immortal Fairy has seen a lot
Chapter 515: Still, the Immortal Fairy has seen a lot
"Just right, one bowl each." Lu Yang cheerfully pushed the third bowl of wonton in front of Lan Ting.
Lan Ting glanced at Tao Yaoye unintentionally, then quietly sat down, her movements as graceful as a lady from a noble family. She picked up a wonton with her chopsticks.
Since it was Senior Brother Lu who chose the place, it was naturally a very distinctive snack stall... but it tasted awful.
Lan Ting looked at the bowl of wonton in surprise. This was the worst wonton she had ever eaten.
In fact, the wonton was just below average, not the worst. But Lan Ting came from a prestigious family and was used to gourmet food. Even after joining the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace, though the food became lighter, it was still the best in the world of cultivation.
For her, these wontons, which were considered subpar even in the mortal world, were hard to swallow.
The owner was delighted to see Lu Yang order another bowl of wonton. Everyone in Yuanhe County knew his wontons were terrible, meant to scam out-of-towners.
He had been running this wonton stall for nearly thirty years, and his customers were always from out of town.
Lu Yang was lucky; his bowl had more vinegar, which masked the taste of the wonton.
No matter what, since they had ordered the wontons, they had to eat them. The three of them eventually finished their bowls.
Lu Yang wiped his mouth and remembered they hadn't discussed the main issue yet. "Right, I haven't had the chance to ask, Junior Sister Lan, what brings you here? Are you on a mission too?"
"Yes, a man named Song Yuanwai sought help from the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace. He said there's a strange painting in his house that can't be burned, thrown away, or torn. It even makes eerie noises at night. It's very dangerous."
Tao Yaoye chimed in, "Senior Brother Lu and I are here for the same reason. Senior Brother Lu was worried I couldn't complete the mission alone, so he came with me."
Lu Yang felt a bit puzzled. What Junior Sister Tao said wasn't wrong, but it still felt odd.
"It seems Song Yuanwai has asked both our sects for help."
This was a common occurrence. Those seeking help were often unsure which immortal sect was reliable, so to be safe, they would issue tasks to several sects. Disciples from the five major immortal sects often ended up on the same missions.
For example, Bu Yu Taoist and Luo Hongxia had once ended up on the same mission in their younger days. Lan Ting had heard from her master that the two were on a ghost-hunting mission, staying at an inn for three days without finding the ghost. In the end, they found it under Bu Yu Taoist's bed, watching him through the bedboard as he slept.
The two women walked arm in arm, smiling like long-lost sisters.
Lu Yang didn't pay attention to what the two women said afterward. He was focused on the information Lan Ting had gathered. "So the problem lies with that painting."
"Let's go see Song Yuanwai."
The three of them headed to Song Yuanwai's house. On the way, Lan Ting frequently glanced at Lu Yang.
"Junior Sister Lan, is there something on my face?"
Lan Ting smiled. "No, I just think you're amazing, Senior Brother. So young and already the successor to the sect leader, even hosting the sect's celebration. As far as I know, this is the first time in history. Compared to you, I'm far behind."
"Not at all. I became the acting sect leader by luck." Lu Yang wasn't being modest; his position was due to the unfortunate revival of the Immortal Fairy.
Seeing Lan Ting's disappointment, Lu Yang comforted her. "Besides, you're very capable, Junior Sister Lan. I saw your fight with Old Meng. You were too tense, not showing your true strength."
Encouraged by Lu Yang, Lan Ting smiled again. "You're right. I should be more confident. After all, I represented the Golden Elixir stage of the Immortal Palace back then."
"I got along well with Junior Sister Tao right away. I originally thought we might meet in the arena, but unfortunately, we didn't get the chance."
Tao Yaoye softly said, "Junior Sister Lan, do you like fighting that much? I thought you were a gentle lady from your usual demeanor."
Lu Yang felt something was off and turned to ask the Immortal Fairy, "Fairy, do you think Junior Sister Tao and Junior Sister Lan's behavior is strange?"
The Immortal Fairy had been observing for a while and indeed found their actions and tone odd.
"This scene feels familiar... I remember now. The prodigies of the Dragon and Phoenix clans acted like this in front of me, praising and supporting each other, trying to get me to take them as disciples."
"So Junior Sister Tao and Junior Sister Lan are doing this because..."
The Immortal Fairy confidently said, "They must want you to take them as disciples too. After all, you showcased extraordinary combat skills at the celebration!"
"Makes sense."