Chapter 1053 - Sparring
Chapter 1053: Sparring
“It’s not inappropriate for you to address me as Elder Sister.” Lan Xihe’s smile was like the spring breeze when she spoke to Little Yuan’er. She did not look like the high and mighty Tower Master of the White Tower Council, and she did not seem to care that the title ‘Elder Sister’ would diminish her prestige.
“Oh.” Little Yuan’er nodded and counted with her fingers again. 11 Birth Charts, 8,100 years; 12 Birth Charts, 8,600 years. 13 Birth Charts… minus 3,000 years… Ah?!” She covered her mouth in surprise again before she added, “Sister, I’m only 18 years old this year…”
Everyone wondered if this little girl did not know how to read the room.
Fortunately, Lan Xihe did not seem to care. She looked at Little Yuan’er in surprise. “18 years old?”
Little Yuan nodded like a chick pecking on grains. Her big eyes stared curiously at Lan Xihe whose long hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall; in her opinion, Lan Xihe looked to be around her age.
Meanwhile, Lan Xihe shifted her gaze from Little Yuan’er to Si Wuya to Yu Zhenghai before it finally stopped on Conch. Then, she asked, “Pavilion Master Lu, are they all your disciples?”
Lu Zhou shook his head and said, “Not all of them.”
Shen Xi bowed. “The Guardian of the Evil Sky Pavilion greets Tower Master Lan.”
Yan Zhenluo followed suit and said, “The Envoy of the Evil Sky Pavilion greets Tower Master Lan.”
The rest did not need introductions.
Lan Xihe asked with a smile, “How did Pavilion Master Lu find so many outstanding disciples?”
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, “I just brought them into the Evil Sky Pavilion. They’re not very talented, just hard-working…”
Lan Xihe glanced at Little Yuan’er and said, “Not very talented? She sprouted nine leaves in 18 years… This isn’t something ordinary cultivators can achieve…”
Conch spoke up at this moment. “You’re mistaken. Ninth Senior Sister only began to cultivate when she was five years old…”
“Not bad.” Lan Xihe looked at Conch. “You’re the youngest disciple?”
Conch nodded and replied, “Yes.”
Little Yuan’er said, clearly filled with pride, “Little Junior Sister spent less than a year to sprout ten leaves…”
“Less than a year…”
“What? How”
The topic had strayed too far from its original point. If they continued, it would definitely stray into the territory of Conch’s origin.
Luo Xuan had once said that Conch came from the Unknown Land. Moreover, she had also taken the Great Void Seed. She was too eye-catching.
Moreover, even if Si Wuya had concealed everyone’s auras, the appearance of the tenth disciple after having nine disciples for so long might make people think of the ten Great Void Seeds.
At this moment, Lan Xihe looked at Lu Zhou and asked, “Pavilion Master Lu, I think I’ve shown enough sincerity by answering your questions. I wonder if I can ask a few questions as well?”
“Please go ahead.”
When Lu Zhou used the word ‘please’, everyone in the Evil Sky Pavilion knew that it meant Lu Zhou had high regard for Lan Xihe. Since she was an expert who had passed two Birth Trials, they thought she deserved the special treatment.
“Pavilion Master Lu, are you really not from the Great Void?” Although Lan Xihe’s gaze was gentle, her expression was serious.
Lu Zhou shook his head and said, “No.”
Lan Xihe continued to ask, “Then why is your lotus blue?”
Since before, Lu Zhou’s blue lotus had always been a source of mystery in the Evil Sky Pavilion. Initially, Si Wuya had thought it was because Lu Zhou drew his power from the Evil Sky Pavilion’s barrier. Later, the four elders speculated it was some secret technique. After the existence of the red lotus domain was revealed, they thought he came from the blue lotus domain. In fact, many people had already thought Lu Zhou was a big boss from the blue lotus domain. Xiao Yunhe was an example of those people. If it was true, why did Lu Zhou have the golden lotus as well? Moreover, it was no secret that the cultivation of the people from the golden lotus domain was weak. How did he defeat the First Elders of the White Tower Council and the Black Tower Council in the Land of Chaos with his golden lotus?
It was not surprising that everyone was curious about this matter.
Lu Zhou thought for a moment before he replied, “Cultivation technique.”
Lu Zhou was not lying; the three scrolls of Heavenly Writing granted him the blue lotus.
“Really?” Lan Xihe seemed lost and disappointed upon hearing Lu Zhou’s reply.
“I never lie.”
Lan Xihe’s expectant expression disappeared as she said, “I have one last request: I’d like to exchange a few moves with Pavilion Master Lu…”
Lu Zhou. “…”
Lu Zhou’s disciples were not worried; in their eyes, their master was invincible after all. They had no idea their master was thinking about how to deal with this matter. He had many methods available to him, but they were all killing methods and not suited for sparring sessions.
In the end, Lu Zhou asked, “Why? It’s not a wise move.”
Lan Xihe sighed. “It’s lonely at the top. Whether it’s the White Tower Council, Black Tower Council, Great Yuan, or Great Ming, I’ve never been defeated. Ever since I saw Pavilion Master Lu and Xia Zhengrong’s fight, I finally realized there might be someone stronger than me. I know it might be difficult for me to win, but I still want to try…”
“Is this the only reason?”
“I also want to confirm a speculation.”
“What speculation?”
“I’m not sure yet…” Lan Xihe replied vaguely.
Lu Zhou nodded slightly and said, “You have to think carefully. As long as I attack, no one can block my attack.”
“…”
The expressions of the white-clad cultivators stiffened. These words were too arrogant. They did not doubt Lu Zhou’s strength after he defeated Xia Zhengrong, but they did not think he was so strong to the extent that no one could withstand a palm strike from him. Moreover, his opponent was Lan Xihe who had possessed 13 Birth Charts.
Among the people from the White Tower Council, only Ning Wanqing looked uneasy. Although he could not see, he could hear very well. He said, “Tower Master Lan, in my opinion, there’s no need to spar with Pavilion Master Lu…”
“You don’t think I have a chance of winning at all?” Lan Xihe asked.
“That’s not what I mean. I just think there’s no need for that. I’ve personally experienced Pavilion Master Lu’s strength and am thoroughly convinced I’m no match for him,” Ning Wanqing said. He was a smart person, and he did not want the White Tower Council to repeat the Black Tower Council’s mistakes.
Following that, a white-clad cultivator standing next to Ning Wanqing said, “Judge Ning, how can you compare to the Tower Master? Pavilion Master Lu even defeated the two First Elders; it’s not surprising you’re no match for him…”
Ning Wanqing was at a loss for words. He really could not refute those words.
Lan Xihe said, “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing.”
Lu Zhou nodded slightly. “Three moves.”
“Alright.”
As soon as Lan Xihe finished speaking, she disappeared from where she stood as though she had vanished into thin air. For her to move without leaving any traces behind was proof of how powerful 13 Birth Charts were.
“Outside!” Little Yuan’er exclaimed as she got out of her seat and ran to the railings. She looked out and saw Lan Xihe hovering above the white land.
Lan Xihe smiled. “Little sister, can you sense it?”
“Sense it?” Little Yuan’er shook her head in confusion.
Lan Xihe vanished into thin air again.
Little Yuan’er jumped on the railing and moved past a few pillars. She looked at Lan Xihe who appeared out of thin air and asked, “Sister, what are you doing?”
Lan Xihe. “…”
Lan Xihe furrowed her brows slightly. This time, she vanished and appeared opposite the white tower.
Little Yuan’er seemed to sense that Lan Xihe was testing her; her curiosity was piqued. She activated the Supreme Purity Jade Slip and used the Seven Star Cloud Treading Steps. She jumped off the railings on the 72nd floor and moved toward Lan Xihe’s direction with a smile. She was as agile as a wood elf.
Following that, the members of the Evil Sky Pavilion left the 72nd floor of the white tower.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and watched the interaction between Little Yuan’er and Lan Xihe curiously. He was not worried Lan Xihe would hurt Little Yuan’er.
Meanwhile, Lan Xihe disappeared again. Her speed was so fast that most with weaker cultivation bases could not catch her movements at all.
Xiao Yuan ‘er raised her head and said, “It’s too high. I don’t dare to go up. Come down!”
Conch moved to Little Yuan’er’s side and looked at the sky curiously as she asked, “Ninth Senior Sister, you can see her?”
“She’s flying up there!” Little Yuan’er extended her hand and pointed at the sky.
At this moment, Lan Xihe slowly descended from above. A hint of surprise could be seen on her face as she said, “I suddenly feel Ye Tianxin isn’t the most suitable candidate…”