Xing Yuan did not get seasick, but she was bored! Everyone on the flying boat was cultivating, and only when Xing Yue came out to play with her occasionally did Xing Yuan feel like she was growing fur inside the flying boat.
As soon as they disembarked, Xing Yuan darted away like a streak of smoke.
"Senior Sister, this..." the young disciple who came to pick them up looked puzzled.
"It's fine, don't worry about her, she'll be back on her own later. Let's go to our accommodation first!" Xing Yue said calmly.
The little creature was full of energy. If they tried to control her, who knew what trouble she might cause. Once she had vented her boundless energy, she would naturally come back to find her.
"Oh, alright!" Although the young disciple was still a bit confused, he didn't ask further, and just dutifully led the way.
After everyone had settled in, Xing Yue moved a chair out and leisurely basked in the sun.
The weather was beautiful, the clouds were white, the sky was blue, and Xing Yue was enjoying the scenery with utmost contentment.
Then... a white blur shot over and hid beneath Xing Yue's chair.
Xing Yue: (o'w'o)?
Before she could pull out the creature hiding underneath, people from the Hao Yan Sect charged in, followed by a crowd of onlookers who were idle and not cultivating properly.
Disciples from the Tian Ya Sect also rushed out of their rooms, glaring at the clearly hostile Hao Yan Sect.
Although they might not all recognize Xing Yue's status as the chief disciple, they were still fellow disciples. How could they let outsiders bully them?
Seeing so many people, Wei Xulin's imposing aura weakened slightly, but he quickly straightened his chest, his gaze turning fierce.
"Xing Yue, your spirit beast beat up my spirit beast. What do you propose we do?" Although it was a bit embarrassing, Wei Xulin was never one to suffer a loss. He had to get some compensation!
Xing Yue chuckled and then pulled Xing Yuan out from under the chair.
She said sarcastically, "Are you saying my spirit beast beat up your spirit beast? Are you sick, or is your spirit beast sick?"
"Mmm-hmm." Xing Yuan nodded vigorously, constantly acting cute to the people around her, trying to win them over with her innocent appearance, especially this sister who held the pulse of her destiny.
"Are you cursing me? Of course, neither of us is sick!" Wei Xulin, not understanding, instinctively retorted.
"Then, Mr. Wei, would it be convenient for you to release your spirit beast for us to see? Otherwise, how would I know if you're deliberately picking a fight? After all, our animosity is known to the world."
Xing Yue remained very polite throughout, but she gently stroked Xing Yuan's soft fur as she held her in her arms again.
"Alright!" Wei Xulin nodded and directly released the Crimson Scale Bird.
Everyone looked closely. The Crimson Scale Bird's once noble and beautiful scaled feathers were now bare. No wonder Wei Xulin was so angry. He had always cherished this Crimson Scale Bird.
Wei Xulin looked at the sympathetic gazes of others and gritted his teeth, "Take a good look. This is what your spirit beast did."
Scaled feathers were different from other feathers; they were difficult to regenerate, and he wouldn't be able to show it off anymore.
The Crimson Scale Bird also lowered its head in distress, trying to hide its bald patches.
Xing Yue had confirmed the culprit, but no matter what, Xing Yuan was nominally her spirit beast, and her spirit beast should naturally be protected by her.
Xing Yue slowly drew her sword and lightly pointed the tip at Wei Xulin.
She said coldly, "If you want to fight me, just say so. Why go through the trouble of setting up this situation? You're quite something!"
Wei Xulin: (´ﾟwﾟ)? What the heck? How did it become his deliberate act?
"Xing Yue, you, the esteemed chief disciple of the Tian Ya Sect, are you planning to use force to make me submit and then renege on your debt?"
"You're overthinking it!" Xing Yue sighed and turned her gaze to the crowd.
"Since so many people are here today, why don't you all carefully consider this: Wei Xulin's Crimson Scale Bird has reached the Heavenly realm in cultivation, while my spirit beast is only at the Earth realm. How could it possibly have the ability to pluck its feathers!"
"It was her!" The Crimson Scale Bird immediately retorted, its sharp voice creating a sonic wave that rippled through the surroundings.
The crowd looked at Xing Yuan, who was nestled in Xing Yue's arms with an innocent and harmless expression, and then at the robust Crimson Scale Bird. Their thoughts naturally leaned towards Xing Yue's side.
Although in the cultivation world, one couldn't judge strength solely by appearance, stronger beings were generally not small in size. Could it be that Wei Xulin was still holding a grudge from his previous defeat by Xing Yue and was deliberately crying wolf? httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Seeing that even his own disciples were starting to doubt him, Wei Xulin was devastated. No way! People don't believe the truth these days?
"Xing Yue, I'm telling you, no matter what happens today, this must be resolved, or I won't leave here." Wei Xulin took a deep breath, trying to ignore the condemning glances.
"Alright!" Xing Yue agreed.
"Let's follow the rules of the cultivation world. Whoever's fist is stronger, their word counts. We'll put the spirit beast matter aside for now. Let's have a fight, the two of us. If I win, you are not allowed to step foot here for the rest of our time in Yuan City."
"If I lose, I will compensate you for your losses."
"Deal!" Wei Xulin gritted his teeth, not understanding how the situation, which had started so well, had devolved into this.
Hearing that the two were going to fight, countless communication talismans were taken out. Such duels were not common, and both of them were considered geniuses within their sect, so this battle was quite anticipated.
"Please!" Xing Yue said, suppressing her cultivation. Since obtaining the inheritance of Bai Qi, her combat awareness had improved significantly. She was fully confident in fighting opponents of the same cultivation level, let alone this.
Wei Xulin, seething with anger, knew his chances of winning were slim, so he went all out from the start. Even if he couldn't win, he wanted to teach Xing Yue a lesson, so his beloved pet wouldn't be left bald for nothing.
Xing Yue also felt a bit guilty, so she held back. However, during the fight with Wei Xulin, she subconsciously guided him on how to make his next move for greater power.
During the entire fight, Wei Xulin didn't even touch Xing Yue's clothes, but after the battle, he fell into a state of enlightenment.
After a long while, Wei Xulin woke up, bowed to Xing Yue as a junior, and said with a complex expression, "Thank you!"
"You're welcome, it was just a natural progression," Xing Yue replied, and a telepathic message also entered Wei Xulin's ear.
"Consider it an apology for my spirit beast. As for the Crimson Scale Bird's scaled feathers, I will find a way to return them to you."
"Alright." Wei Xulin replied with a telepathic message as well, then left with his bald spirit beast and his fellow disciples.
The crowd gradually dispersed. When the last person left, Xing Yue closed the courtyard gate and approached Xing Yuan step by step.