. Jia Ma Empire, Yunlan Sect.
As the largest power in the Jia Ma Empire, the Yunlan Sect boasts strict rules and immense influence. Its members are identified by the cloud and silver sword emblem on their robes, giving them unparalleled prestige within the empire. It's a place countless young cultivators dream of joining.
"The Sect Master is back!"
a Yunlan Sect disciple shouted, pointing to the two figures floating above the clouds. The surrounding disciples cast envious glances, wishing they could transform their battle qi into wings.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
Yun Yun nodded elegantly, then turned and led Jiang Cheng into the Yunlan Sect's main hall. Several elders and deacons of the Yunlan Sect were gathered there, discussing how to help Nalan Yanran win the three-year agreement.
Although the young sect master was exceptionally talented, no one knew if Xiao Yan would have any opportunities, so caution was advised.
Upon hearing the disciple outside announce the sect master's return, the elders all stood up to greet the woman whose beauty was almost breathtaking.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
Yun Yun said softly, "Let me introduce you all, this is Mr. Jiang Cheng."
Elder Yun Leng and the others looked up, sizing up the young man whose Dou Qi fluctuations were higher than the Sect Master's. Each of them showed a hint of surprise. Being addressed as "Mr." by the Sect Master meant his strength was above the Sect Master's?
Thinking this, Elder Yun Leng and the others also bowed and greeted him, "Greetings, Mr. Jiang Cheng."
Now that the Sect Master addressed him as "Mr.", the elders of the Yunlan Sect naturally couldn't say anything more and could only bow in greeting.
Jiang Cheng nodded. He knew Yun Leng very well.
The chief elder of the Yunlan Sect, a Dou Wang level expert. During the three-year agreement, he used the murder of Mo Cheng as a pretext to force Xiao Yan to stay, but failed. He then led an attack on the Xiao family, causing Xiao Yan's father, Xiao Zhan, to disappear, and the Xiao family was nearly wiped out. Xiao Yan, in a fit of rage, used the Buddha's Fury Lotus to kill him.
It could be said that the destruction of the Yunlan Sect was largely due to Elder Yun Leng's willful actions.
This person is cunning and vengeful; anyone who angers him will face relentless pursuit from the Yunlan Sect.
"Aren't you going to pour tea?!"
Yun Yun said angrily.
Yun Lei, the second-in-command of the Yunlan Sect, quickly brewed a pot of hot tea and personally poured it for the Sect Leader and Mr. Jiang Cheng.
Yun Yun said gently, "Sir, please."
"Thank you,"
Jiang Cheng replied, taking a sip of the tea. Although the taste was decent, it was far inferior to his own homemade peach blossom wine.
Elder Yun Leng shrugged and took a hesitant step forward. "May I ask which faction you belong to, sir?"
"Insolence!" Yun Yun rebuked angrily. "Who asks about someone's faction right away? You have no manners at all."
Yun Leng scratched his head awkwardly, somewhat unaware of his mistake, and said, "This subordinate is just curious why the Sect Master is so polite to Mr. Jiang Cheng. Could he be a reclusive expert from the Jia Ma Empire who has been hiding for many years?"
"If that's the case, do you know my Yunlan Sect's former Sect Master, Yun Shan?"
Yun Yun frowned slightly and gritted her teeth, scolding, "Yun Leng, how dare you address my teacher by his name! Step back immediately!"
Yun Leng's expression was solemn. He had to find out if this person was hostile to the Yunlan Sect. The former Sect Master had recently told him that any stranger entering the sect must be thoroughly investigated.
Otherwise, their actions would be easily discovered. Therefore, he had to find out who it was, no matter who it was.
This was the former Sect Master's strict order!
Elder Yun Leng could only disobey the Sect Master Yun Yun's warning and continue questioning.
Yun Yun was clearly unhappy. As a guest, Jiang Cheng was being treated with such rudeness by Elder Yun Leng. This was not his character at all…
Jiang Cheng took a sip of tea and said, "I am just a traveler wandering the world. I am nothing to be afraid of."
Elder Yun Leng's lips twitched. He was about to ask something when he noticed the sect leader's dark face. He was immediately frightened and dared not say anything more, and left in a huff.
"I'm sorry, sir," Yun Yun said apologetically. "Yun Leng was impolite and offended you. Please forgive him."
"Hehe... Miss, you're too kind. I've traveled the continent for many years and have seen plenty of people like this. I don't care anymore."
Jiang Cheng put down his teacup, turned around, and looked around at the powerful figures in the hall. Everyone's strength was at the Dou Wang realm, and from the back mountain of the Yunlan Sect, there were faint auras of two Dou Zong powerhouses.
Their strength was between three and five stars.
It should be the former sect master of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Shan.
And the other one must be the Soul Hall protector, Wu Ying.
"Teacher, I heard you've returned."
Just then, a clear and melodious voice rang out from outside the hall. The heavy doors were pushed open, and a beautiful woman appeared before everyone.
The woman wore a wide-sleeved, tight-fitting, floor-length moon-white robe. A pale silver belt tied around her slender waist, perfectly showcasing her delicate figure.
Her voluptuous figure was incredibly alluring, her long, flowing black hair casually tied back with a sash of blue silk, finally cascading down to her delicate hips.
This woman was none other than Nalan Yanran, the young sect leader of the Yunlan Sect and one of the founders of the three-year agreement!
"Teacher~"
Nalan Yanran playfully nestled into Yun Yun's arms, nuzzling her head against her teacher's chest. "Teacher, I missed you so much."
Yun Yun's face showed a hint of doting affection as she gently said, "Yanran, you've emerged from seclusion."
Seeing this, several elders of the Yunlan Sect also withdrew from the main hall, giving the master and disciple a chance to be alone together.
"Mmm."
Nalan Yanran nodded obediently, "I heard Teacher was back, so I couldn't wait to run over. Teacher, your fierceness has gotten even bigger..."
Yun Yun's pretty face flushed red, and she pinched Nalan Yanran's cheek, saying, "Go away, all you do is tease Teacher. If you do that again, I'll make you stand in the corner for a month."
Nalan Yanran stuck out her cute little tongue and made a face, but only then did she notice that there was a handsome boy sitting next to her, and she was immediately attracted by Jiang Cheng's temperament.
This was the first time she had seen such a gentle boy, and she couldn't help but be touched.
"Yanran?"
Yun Yun noticed Nalan Yanran seemed lost in thought and instinctively asked, "Yanran, what's wrong?"
Nalan Yanran quickly stood up, hands behind her back, and said shyly, "Nothing... May I ask who this senior is?"
Yun Yun introduced, "This is Mr. Jiang Cheng, a friend of my teacher."
"Disciple Nalan Yanran greets Mr. Jiang Cheng."
Nalan Yanran bowed deeply, displaying extreme respect that made one want to help her up.
Jiang Cheng said, "I've long admired your name."
"Ah?" Nalan Yanran raised an eyebrow. "Does sir perhaps know me?" "
The founder of the Three-Year Agreement, the genius of annulled engagements, Nalan Yanran—I'm sure everyone in the entire Jia Ma Empire knows her."
(End of Chapter)