Chapter 38: Journey to the Beast Taming Sect

Now that she knew her senior sister was safe, Ji Jiuxuan finally remembered the giant pythons and hurriedly called out to Qi Shuoyuan, “Grandfather, let’s bring those giant pythons too. They’re my senior sister’s hard-won trophies, we can’t leave them behind.”

“Alright.” The Tianqian Giant Python indeed carried many valuable things.

Qi Shuoyuan didn’t come down; instead, he swept his spiritual energy and directly stored them into the open storage bag. “We’ll give them to your senior sister when she wakes.”

The giant eagle soared skyward, heading toward the location of the Xuantian Sect. The people sitting atop it were perfectly steady, experiencing no discomfort, nor did they need to worry about falling.

Ji Jiuxuan nodded and complained, “Grandfather, I saw Yu Heng. He threw the snake eggs and the serpent spirit grass near us, then ran off himself.”

Qi Shuoyuan’s face immediately darkened upon hearing this. Previously, out of regard for Elder Yu’s family, he’d given Yu Heng a chance, but had not expected him to be so unrepentant, even growing worse. “Grandfather will deal with this. He won’t be let off lightly.”

Anyone who dared bully Ah Jiu shouldn’t expect to get away with it.

Actually, Yu Heng was already having a hard time in the sect, which only made him hate Ji Jiuxuan more and wish to see her destroyed.

They quickly returned to Xuantian Sect, where Ji Jiuxuan was surprised to see her master, Zhou Guangsheng, was also present.

“Master!” Seeing her loved ones after surviving disaster, Ji Jiuxuan felt especially close to them.

Zhou Guangsheng, sensing she was safe, finally relaxed.

Qi Shuoyuan brought Meng Jiao in and, after settling her, addressed Zhou Guangsheng, “Thank you, Elder Zhou, for coming all this way.”

“No thanks needed. She was injured for the sake of Xiao Jiu.” Zhou Guangsheng’s expression was gentle and sincere.

Ji Jiuxuan watched her master cast healing spells on her senior sister. In her memory, her master seemed omnipotent, brilliant at everything.

With the help of medicinal pills, Senior Sister Meng Jiao’s complexion improved greatly, and her wounds stopped bleeding. Ji Jiuxuan finally felt at ease. Watching Meng Jiao’s tightly closed eyes, she looked up to ask Zhou Guangsheng, “Master, when will Senior Sister wake up?”

“Don’t worry. With the Spirit Gathering Array at work, your senior sister will wake in a few days.” Zhou Guangsheng comforted her, gently stroking her hair.

Just then, a surge of spiritual energy came from outside. Qi Shuoyuan turned to Ji Jiuxuan, “Ah Jiu, your second uncle has returned. It’s time to go to the Beast Taming Sect.”

Ji Jiuxuan glanced at Meng Jiao. “Grandfather, what about Senior Sister? She hasn’t woken yet.” She didn’t want to leave, but the Beast Taming Sect’s schedule was already set; if she delayed any longer, she might miss it.

“Maybe... Grandfather, I shouldn’t go to the Beast Taming Sect.”

Qi Shuoyuan laughed. “Silly child, just go. We’ll take care of Meng Jiao! Don’t you trust your master and me?”

“Go! They’re all waiting for you.”

Ji Jiuxuan hesitated, then finally nodded and walked to Meng Jiao’s side. “Senior Sister, when I get back, I’ll make dragon-phoenix soup with that big snake for you. Since they hurt you, they’ll have to be stewed.”

Zhou Guangsheng and Qi Shuoyuan both smiled instantly. This child.

After saying her goodbyes, Ji Jiuxuan walked out, her robes fluttering, already showing signs of immortal grace.

Outside, a massive golden airship hovered above the plaza, looking extraordinarily luxurious.

Meng Chengfang stood on the plaza with Qin Yuzhou, while Feng Chen waited with Feng Hanxiao. Second Uncle Min Chengjun wore a magnificent golden-trimmed robe and a golden hair crown, his demeanor elegant and extraordinary.

Seeing Ji Jiuxuan emerge, Min Chengjun went forward and crouched before her. “Little Ah Jiu, you’ve been frightened. This time I’ll take you out for a good time.”

Ji Jiuxuan smiled. “I thought you meant to help you get revenge.”

Min Chengjun knew Ji Jiuxuan was teasing, but he still earnestly hugged the little girl and whispered in her ear, “Don’t worry, your uncle will not let those who bullied you go unpunished.”

The Yu family—this time, they were doomed.

“Thank you, Uncle.” In this lifetime, she was so fortunate to meet them, who loved her unconditionally. With such family, she should work even harder, grow up quickly, and never become a burden.

“Alright, we should go.” He said, picking her up and heading toward the airship.

Qin Yuzhou and Feng Hanxiao were each led onto the ship by Meng Chengfang and Feng Chen.

From the moment Ji Jiuxuan appeared, Feng Hanxiao seemed to want to say something but didn’t dare approach.

Qi Shuoyuan came out as well. Min Chengjun bowed to him. “Master, I’m leaving.”

“Grandfather, I’ll be back soon. Don’t miss me too much!” Ji Jiuxuan waved from the ship. This was her first journey far from home since birth; she longed for the outside world, but her feelings for Xuantian Sect ran deep.

“Go on. If anything happens, find your uncle.” Qi Shuoyuan waved his hand. With his second disciple accompanying them, he wasn’t worried at all—though the last trip to the ancient forest had started worry-free as well, and look how that had turned out. So this time, he couldn’t help but be concerned.

The airship ascended, soaring high into the sky and flying toward the distant horizon. Bathed in the morning glow, it felt as if everything was enveloped in light.

Ji Jiuxuan stood there, only retracting her gaze once Xuantian Sect had vanished from sight.

“Go rest in your room. You’ve had a long day.” Min Chengjun said, full of concern for the little girl.

For other disciples in the sect, even ten days and nights without sleep wouldn’t earn a word from him. But Ji Jiuxuan, who hadn’t rested for just one night and day, made Min Chengjun uneasy—mostly because she’d been traumatized the day before.

“System, can I use my limited time now?” It was morning, and if she cultivated now, her schedule would be back on track.

With this thought, Ji Jiuxuan didn’t feel sleepy at all.

“Reminder: Host is currently fatigued. Using limited time to cultivate now will hinder efficiency and violate the purpose of the healthy growth protection setting.”

The system’s words were a bit verbose, but Ji Jiuxuan understood its meaning: basically, it was a no.

“Suggestion: Host should sleep now. In dreams, your cultivation technique operates faster and will benefit your progress more.”

Ji Jiuxuan was surprised. “Faster cultivation in sleep?”

This was the first time she’d heard this. If it was true, then sleeping was truly wonderful—not only beautifying, but also improving her cultivation. Plus, as a child, her brain was still developing!

Truly a win-win situation.

“Yes, it’s always been so. Host just advanced to Qi Refining Level Four; you should rest early to consolidate your progress.” Otherwise, while others cultivate day and night, Host has so little time—even with good talent, her progress can’t catch up.

“Alright, I’ll go to sleep right now.” Such a delightful task was impossible to refuse. Smiling, she asked Min Chengjun, “Uncle, which room is mine?”

The ship was lavishly decorated, and even the rooms were arranged as courtyards. There were five courtyards in total, each with several rooms.

“Follow me.”

Min Chengjun led Ji Jiuxuan toward the front courtyard. As they passed Feng Hanxiao, who had been holding back, she finally spoke. “Xuanxuan, I’m sorry, I...”

Thanks to Feng Chen’s earlier explanation, Ji Jiuxuan wasn’t bothered, though sometimes she was particularly alert.

Yawning, Ji Jiuxuan felt sleepy just thinking about resting, her words tinged with laziness. “It’s not your fault. I’m going to rest now; we’ll talk later.”