678: Chapter 127: Embracing the Snowy Mountain _1 678: Chapter 127: Embracing the Snowy Mountain _1 Two venerable figures were engaged in a battle of wits high in the sky, and Jiang Wang had no way to interject.
Fortunately, with Ye Lingxiao’s help in covering up, he hadn’t exposed even more.
Thus, wanting to show off his skills in front of Ye Lingxiao as a form of thanks, he tended to the fish with great care.
Soon enough…
The fish was burnt to a crisp.
The sky above was very quiet, the scent of charred fish wafting lightly, like a fish, swimming around the noses of the few transcendent cultivators.
It was sowhat mischievous, sowhat provocative.
Ye Lingxiao, expressionless, said, “If you have matters to attend to, you should head back to the pavilion first.”
His eyebrows twitched as he added, “Take your grilled fish with you.”
Du Ruhui laughed heartily, “Pavilion Master Ye, the fish might not be happy, but I guess you are not much happier either.”
Having damaged the face of his major backer, Jiang Wang could only pick up the blackened “grilled fish” and scuttled away dejectedly.
Everything in Yun City was business as usual; most people were unaware that a powerful visitor had co, as the world of cultivators often remains detached from that of ordinary people.
Du Ruhui was the Pri Minister of Zhuang Country, busy with endless tasks, while Ye Lingxiao acted as the support of the entire Yun Country, as the master of Lingxiao Pavilion.
There were so conversations between the two n that it was inappropriate for Jiang Wang to hear.
He was sensible enough to realize this.
The two old acquaintances who were powerful figures did not talk for too long, probably due to their respective positions.
Any past friendship they might have shared could only fade away.
After waiting for a while in the skies above Yun City, Jiang Wang saw Ye Lingxiao drift over.
He quickly went up to express his gratitude, “Thank you, Pavilion Master, for covering for just now.”
Ye Lingxiao did not speak, just quietly observed him for a while.
It made Jiang Wang feel quite uneasy.
“Du Ruhui thinks you are a spy sent by to Zhuang Country to gather information, believing that my Lingxiao Pavilion has so thoughts about the situation in the Western Territory,” said Ye Lingxiao, standing with his hands behind his back.
“I thought you were a clever man.”
He was questioning why Jiang Wang had acted so foolishly by exposing himself in Zhuang Country when his power was clearly inadequate.
Jiang Wang offered no explanation, rely stating, “I apologize for any trouble I’ve caused Lingxiao Pavilion.”
Ye Lingxiao waved his hand dismissively, “There’s no need for empty words to placate you, to make you feel indebted.
It’s not a big deal.
Du Ruhui won’t trouble over such a trivial matter.”
Jiang Wang was eager to hear the true purpose of Du Ruhui’s visit to Ye Lingxiao.
But Ye Lingxiao paused, then shifted the topic, “However, you should know that so things cannot be undone.”
He unusually chose his words with care, “So things…
may not be achievable.”
Jiang Wang understood what he was saying and responded softly, “There has to be an explanation.
Everyone else is gone; I can’t just wait for Anan to demand it.”
If he had been indignantly emotional, Ye Lingxiao would have found it easier to deal with, but it was precisely because his response was so gentle, his voice so calm, that Ye Lingxiao knew his determination was unchangeable.
Looking down at the majestic Yun City and towering mountains beneath, Ye Lingxiao said, “The founder of my sect climbed this mountain and sighed, ‘Overlooking the floating clouds is like holding frost and snow,’ hence naming it Baixue Mountain.”
Jiang Wang did not know why he suddenly brought this up but could only agree and praise, “It has both an immortal aura and a grand presence.”
“The establishnt of Yun Country was not the original intention of my Lingxiao Pavilion.
A group of ordinary people with nowhere else to go lived under the Pavilion’s support, congregating together, eventually forming a scale.
With an increase in population ca the need for organization, hence a system erged.”
Ye Lingxiao slowly continued, “Yet my Lingxiao Pavilion has no desire for dominance; our only wish is to stand tall and gaze far, embracing the frost and snow, devoted solely to cultivation.
Although we are not afraid of troubles, we do not wish to stir them.
After all, the path is long, and those entanglents of cause and effect impede the journey to greater heights.”
After a mont of silence, Jiang Wang gave a slight nod, “I fully understand the Pavilion Master’s concerns and considerations.
I’ve stayed longer than I should have and do not wish to cause trouble for Lingxiao Pavilion.
I will take Anan away and settle her in Qi Country.”
“There’s no need for that,” Ye Lingxiao shook his head.
“Jiang Anan is a direct disciple of my Lingxiao Pavilion, and I am very fond of her; there is absolutely no reason to expel her.
However, seeing Du Ruhui co to visit today, as the master of Lingxiao Pavilion, I must remind you—should you not be able to let go of your hatred, if anything occurs in the future, Lingxiao Pavilion will not stand up for you.”
This was a clear ssage to Jiang Wang: he should not rely on the relationship between Jiang Anan and Ye Qingyu, as Lingxiao Pavilion was not his support.
Jiang Wang looked into his eyes and said earnestly, “Pavilion Master Ye, please rest assured.
I have never thought to have Lingxiao Pavilion fight my battles for .
Whether the path ahead is a towering peak or a bottomless abyss, it is my own path, and I shall walk it myself.
The decisions I have made, I shall bear the consequences myself.”
“This encounter with Du Ruhui was truly an accident.
He asked where I was from, and facing such a question that could easily be verified, I could not lie to him.
I assure you…”
Jiang Wang’s expression was grave, “There won’t be a next ti.
No matter what danger I face in the future, even if I die in battle, I will not turn to Lingxiao Pavilion for help.”
“I say this, not out of anger or grievance, but out of understanding for the difficulties you face as the master of a pavilion and with gratitude for your care for Anan.
I make this promise to you with all seriousness.”
Ye Lingxiao watched him, and indeed, there was not even a hint of resentnt in the young man’s eyes, not even dissatisfaction.
This young man was truly clear-headed, understanding that there is no such thing as entitlent to support in this world…
and he was indeed very proud.
“Very well, though young in age, he has a heart as vast and proud as any man’s.”
Ye Lingxiao nodded lightly, “I don’t need you to understand my considerations for Lingxiao Pavilion.
But considering you are Anan’s brother and Qingyu’s friend, I will still explain.”
Jiang Wang replied, “I can fully understand the painstaking efforts of the Pavilion Master.”
“It’s best if you can understand, but it doesn’t matter if you can’t,” Ye Lingxiao said with a slight smile, “Let’s go, return to the pavilion and keep Anan company.”
…
…
Jiang Anan didn’t seem to need much company.
When Jiang Wang found her, she was riding on a snow crane, dancing with her arms and legs while the crane rolled in the air, her joy overflowing.
The senior sister and the others surrounded her to keep her safe in case she fell off.
In a corner, Mo Liang and the square-faced “Brother Fang” turned their backs, busying themselves with sothing.
As Jiang Wang approached, he saw them skillfully butchering a plump crane and discussing in hushed tones.
“Anan lost the snow crane again, haven’t we used this excuse before?”
“Didn’t we?
Last ti, didn’t we say Anan scared it away with firecrackers?”
“Oh, right.
Hehe.
Anan has contributed greatly to our sect, so let’s still give her a share of the crane legs!”
…
Jiang Wang: “…Ahem.”
Mo Liang and “Brother Fang” turned around in a flurry, Mo Liang even making a hand seal and assuming a battle stance before looking back, clearly showing signs of a guilty conscience.
“Brother!” Mo Liang’s face switched from shock to delight in an instant, and he called out very affectionately and naturally, “You’re back!
We were just about to look for you.
A snow crane has died unexpectedly, and we are just cleaning it up; it slls fantastic!
You must have a taste!”
The square-faced brother was slower to react, rely managing a stiff smile and a nod, indicating agreent.
“Then let thank you in advance,” Jiang Wang handed over the grilled fish casually, “On my way back, I happened upon a fish that had accidentally drowned, it’s already cooked, please have a taste.”
Mo Liang looked at the charred fish, his eyes twitching, but he took it with a bright smile, “Thank you, brother!
Our junior brother Xie Ruixuan loves eating fish the most!”
While laughing, he passed the grilled fish into the hands of the square-faced brother.
In front of Jiang Wang, the square-faced brother, whose real na was Xie Ruixuan, could only take the fish and continued to smile awkwardly while nodding, “Yes, yes.”
“Ouch!”
Over there, Jiang Anan heard the noise and ca tumbling down from the crane’s back, she sprinted over with her little legs, “Brother, you’re back!”
Jiang Wang smiled tenderly, looking at her affectionately, “Did you practice your writing today?”
“I was just about to.”
Jiang Anan hopped in front of him, grabbing Jiang Wang’s hand with a pitiful look, “Brother, I was just about to go!”
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