Ran Zitong was taken aback, because Qin Yi's gaze was very indifferent, making her feel a bit uncomfortable.
But soon, she let out a bitter laugh. Her relationship with Qin Yi was just mutual exploitation; Qin Yi needed the latter part of the ntal thod, and she needed to avenge a deep-seated blood feud. Why should she expect others to be passionate towards her?
Actually, it was rely because their principles differed.
Qin Yi was extrely protective, so no matter how presumptuous Yun ngyao was, he wouldn't say a word. But previously, Ran Zitong always conceded, even stepping in front of Yun ngyao, speaking like a White Lotus, which made Qin Yi displeased.
Yet now, Ran Zitong was weak and alone, seeking to avenge her blood feud; naturally, she had to be cautious everywhere.
The fact was Ran Zitong still didn't trust Qin Yi; she trusted the Sword Sect more.
The seemingly endless stone steps wound upwards, resembling a giant python from the mountaintop to the base.
"These stone steps are way too long! When are we going to finish climbing?"
Yun ngyao was tired from walking and started complaining.
Zhao Jing laughed, "These stone steps total twenty-three thousand and seven, directly leading to the mountaintop."
"Oh co on, wouldn't flying up be better? Why must you walk, are your Sword Sect disciples so useless because they spend all their ti climbing mountains?"
Zhao Jing could no longer laugh, his mouth twitched, "Sword Sect disciples can fly on swords."
"So outsiders can't fly up the mountain?"
Zhao Jing nodded.
"Tsk, isn't this just emphasizing your Sword Sect's unique status?"
Zhao Jing awkwardly chuckled, "Fairy Yun, every sect has its own rules."
"But your rules are too unreasonable. Qi Refiners spend their whole lives trying to beco stronger, to break free from the shackles of rules. Everyone works hard to reach the Nascent Soul Realm because it allows flying through the air. Isn't this stifling other people's abilities?
In short, Qi Refiners struggle to break free from Mortal World rules, only jumping into the rules set by your major sects."
Qin Yi was surprised, not expecting Yun ngyao to see through this point and express such philosophical insight.
Yun ngyao wasn't wrong; cultivation is about going against the natural order. People work hard to break free from restricting rules. Yet many fail to realize that they jump out of one pit only to fall into an even bigger one.
Zhao Jing could only accompany with an awkward smile.
Yun ngyao asked, "I'm curious, how would you punish an outsider who flies up the mountain?"
Zhao Jing was startled, then proudly said, "No one has ever dared to do that."
"Then I'd like to give it a try."
Zhao Jing: "..."
Yun ngyao giggled, "Just kidding. Hanging around Qin Yi for a long ti, I've picked up so of his bad habits, always wanting to challenge rules."
Zhao Jing shook his head with a wry smile, reflexively glancing at Qin Yi. Yun ngyao's words suggested that Qin Yi was unruly.
"Almost there." Zhao Jing suddenly said.
Yun ngyao was surprised, "Aren't there over twenty thousand steps? We've only walked eight thousand seven hundred."
Qin Yi looked at her speechlessly; how bored must this woman be to count steps as a ga?
Zhao Jing laughed, "Sword Sect's branch, the halfway is for the Outer Sect, the top is for the Inner Sect. For the Inner Sect, even those of us from the Outer Sect have to report before going up. But this matter can be resolved by the Outer Sect, so we'll head there."
Yun ngyao, like a curious baby, asked, "Are the Elders of your Inner Sect very powerful?"
"The Elders of the Inner Sect are selected through layers of selection; they are elite among the strong."
"Oh." Yun ngyao looked at Zhao Jing and murmured, "No wonder you're stuck in the Outer Sect."
Zhao Jing's old face turned red with embarrassnt; it was a slap in the face. Childish innocence, Zhao Jing could only comfort himself this way. For his age, Yun ngyao was indeed just a child.
Ran Zitong repeatedly wanted to advise Yun ngyao because her words showed no respect for Sword Sect's Great Elder. But since Qin Yi had said nothing, she remained silent.
Soon, the view in front of everyone opened up.
Zhao Jing said, "Here we are."
Yun ngyao exclaid, "So beautiful!"
Qin Yi was sowhat surprised; initially, he thought this halfway point would be like an ordinary sect with nurous buildings. But this place was completely different; it was indeed flat, with many Sword Sect disciples, but there were unexpectedly a dozen gigantic mountains floating in the air.
These mountains were conical, flat at the top, and vast in area; they quietly floated in the air, with buildings and vegetation on them. The buildings were primarily golden, with red accents, alongside lush greenery and swirling celestial mists, creating a truly spectacular and enchanting view, akin to a fairyland.
"Qin Yi, how do these mountains float? Won't they fall?"
Qin Yi laughed, "It's an array."
Zhao Jing looked at Qin Yi with surprise, smiling, "I didn't expect you, Qin Yi, to understand the art of arrays."
"Just have so knowledge."
Qin Yi's eyes flashed slightly; it seed the Sword Sect was quite affluent. Just maintaining this floating Great Array to ensure the mountains don't fall required astronomical resources, which ordinary sects couldn't afford.
However, this showed the Sword Sect also loved these grandiose projects. Because except for looking impressive, these floating mountains were otherwise useless, yet consud resources.
Zhao Jing saw Yun ngyao's face filled with awe and proudly said, "Fairy Yun, isn't the scenery of our Sword Sect branch's Outer Sect quite nice?"
"Yes!" Yun ngyao nodded, "The scenery is nice, just the taste is lacking."
Zhao Jing's smile froze, taking a long ti to regain composure, unwillingly asking, "Fairy Yun, what are your concerns?"
"Color coordination."
"Hmm?" Zhao Jing glanced around, puzzled, "What's wrong with the color coordination?"
Yun ngyao laughed, "One word, vulgar! As the saying goes, red with green looks like dog poop. Although your buildings aren't red with green, they're red with yellow. I understand you want to create a grand and magnificent scene, but didn't you realize this red with yellow looks like Tomato Fried Eggs?
Also, these mountains are all level—you couldn't elevate your aesthetic a bit? At least make it staggered in elevation. And your vegetation..."
"Ahem..." Zhao Jing quickly coughed, interrupting Yun ngyao, "Fairy Yun, please follow ."
After speaking, he hurriedly led the way ahead. Goodness, if she continued, their proud scenery would be worth less than nothing.
Yun ngyao pouted, shook her head, and said disappointedly, "The Sword Sect people are too arrogant, unable to accept suggestions; how can they progress? Right, Qin Yi?"
Qin Yi smiled with delight, nodding slightly.
Zhao Jing lowered his head, leading the way, pretending not to hear anything.
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