CHAPTER 248: 246. THE GIRL WHO REFUSED TO JOIN THE IMMORTAL SECT

When Profound Realm was detected at the city gate, Huan Cheng stood on the gate tower as usual, staring at Luo Qianye and the others slowly walking into the city, just like usual, discreetly following behind them from afar. He felt that the visitors were not ordinary; in terms of realm power, they were at least one realm higher than him and certainly big figures in East Lake.

However, since they entered through the city gate, he thought it unlikely they were bad guys. Even if they were here to stir up trouble, he had nothing to worry about.

Upon entering the city, after wandering aimlessly for a while, Luo Mi asked, "Dad, do you know where the Immortal Sect is?"

"Just ask and you’ll find out." Walking along the bustling street, Luo Qianye stopped someone and asked, "Friend, could you tell us the way to the Immortal Sect?"

The hurried passer-by frowned, impatiently responding, "Who are you?"

The man transformed by the Snake narrowed his eyes, a cold vibe ensuing, stepping forward wanting to teach him a lesson, but was held back by Luo Qianye.

Luo Qianye continued, "I’m a friend of Sect Leader Wen; I have business with him but can’t find where the Immortal Sect is."

Upon hearing he was a friend of Wen Ping, the passer-by measured Luo Qianye thoroughly, quickly changing his tone and responding, "Just walk straight down this street to the end, then take a left and walk to the end. You can rent a carriage ahead; the drivers know the Immortal Sect well. It’ll take less than half an incense stick time to get you there. If you say you’re Sect Leader Wen’s friend, no one will take a detour to scam you."

"Thank you."

After giving thanks, Luo Qianye continued walking forward.

Yet, the gaze from the passer-by still lingered vividly even when they had gone far. Judging from the passer-by’s attitude due to the Immortal Sect, its reputation here was quite good. At least, he didn’t experience this in other cities governed by other powers. Subsequently, Luo Qianye found a carriage by the roadside.

"To the Immortal Sect?"

As soon as Luo Qianye asked, the driver nodded immediately and responded, "Yes, yes, yes, esteemed seniors, please get on the carriage. May I ask what you all plan to do at the Immortal Sect?"

Hua Xiaozhu then impatiently interrupted, "Isn’t this none of your business? I’m paying, you just take us there."

Asking for directions was already annoying.

Even paying for a ride is too much talk.

"Miss, nothing to be upset, just casually asking," said the driver as he took out a wooden block from the carriage, cleaning it with a towel hung around his neck, then gestured invitingly.

Yet Luo Qianye answered the driver’s question, "I’m a friend of Sect Leader Wen, scheduled to meet him at this time."

"A friend of Sect Leader Wen, no wonder you seem like important figures. Please take a seat; in half an incense stick time, I guarantee to deliver you to the Immortal Sect."

Being a friend of Wen Ping makes one a big shot?

This logic...

Including Luo Qianye, everyone was quite curious. Without revealing their origins or power, merely mentioning a name could command such respect and warmth from strangers—this feeling was distinct. It’s unlike seeking out those renowned figures in East Lake where this feeling is elusive.

When the carriage arrived at the foot of Yunlan Mountain, the man transformed by the Snake wanted to pay, but the driver refused, instead saying it was an honor to help send a friend of Sect Leader Wen! This made them rethink their impressions of Wen Ping—arrogant, troublesome, dismissive... Behind East Lake’s infamous madman, there seemed another side.

Luo Qianye glanced at Hua Xiaozhu beside him, smiling as he said, "Niece, how is Immortal Sect to you?"

"Indeed, not as I imagined."

Hua Xiaozhu replied.

Differences aside, that’s all there is. Starless Sect, after all, it is merely a Starless Sect.

When he set foot on Thousand Layers, Wen Ping knew he had arrived.

After stepping out from Fierce Beast Trial Ground, he immediately headed towards the Main Hall and ran into them right at the square.

Luo Qianye quickly walked up to Wen Ping, delightedly hugged him, and said with a smile, "Sect Leader Wen, long time no see."

Wen Ping responded with a smile, "Sect Leader Luo here to bring your son?"

He still liked Luo Qianye, not the kind who played petty tricks. Leaving Fengyuan City, he had forgotten to say goodbye to Luo, memorable to Wen Ping even now.

However, this scene seemed very familiar to Wen Ping.

The father driving his son to school?

Luo Qianye nodded, "Sect Leader Wen, I’ll be relying on you for my son from now on."

"Little matter."

He didn’t have any criteria for accepting disciples; as long as someone met the entry level, he could contribute to Immortal Sect’s growth, that would suffice. Only when he decided to take a personal disciple would he ponder more, like character, virtue, and various aspects, since a disciple inherits the mantle.

Wen Ping pointed at the sign beside Thousand Layers and continued, "Let’s just settle the entry fee first, one is 1000 Gold Coins... for the two of them, that’s 2000 Gold Coins."

Everyone followed Wen Ping’s direction with a glance.

Luo Qianye immediately replied, "Alright."

Last time in Huangli City, Wen Ping had mentioned this to him—paying money to learn Flame Skill, Fire Snake Skill, these Techniques comparable to Anomalous Vein’s Vein Technique—so Luo Qianye agreed without hesitation.

As he was about to pay, Hua Xiaozhu, who had been silent in the back, spoke up, "Uncle, this... where do you need to pay fees to join a sect? Be careful not to get scammed."

In other sects, disciples receive endless resources upon joining.

Unlike Immortal Sect, where money is required for entry?

Gold, though not significant to her, still wasn’t a small sum.

No wonder Immortal Sect is just a Starless Sect. With such a scam, the Hundred Sects Alliance definitely wouldn’t help rate its star level.

After hearing Hua Xiaozhu’s words, Luo Qianye awkwardly smiled and then said, "No worries, I know what I’m doing... Sect Leader Wen, this is a friend’s daughter, here’s the 2000 Gold... for two people."

"Uncle!"

Hua Xiaozhu originally intended to do as Luo Qianye did—as it wasn’t her money that was wasted—but upon hearing Luo Qianye paid her entry fee too, she immediately stepped forward.

"Uncle, I’ve already got a place in Mitian Sect." Of course, even if she wasn’t preparing to join Mitian Sect, she wouldn’t join Immortal Sect.

A large sect with so few people and requiring entry fees, wouldn’t joining it for cultivation be both a waste of money and time?

Wen Ping glanced at Hua Xiaozhu and asked, "This is..."

Luo Qianye squeezed a smile and answered, "A friend’s daughter, my future daughter-in-law. Her talent would be just average in a Three-star Sect amongst geniuses; it’s hard to shine. That’s why I’m seeking a better opportunity for her."

"Uncle!"

Upon hearing herself referred to as daughter-in-law, Hua Xiaozhu’s face instantly felt hot, flushed red.

But she still hurried to decline Luo Qianye’s erroneous kindness, "Uncle, the Elder of Mitian Sect said if I joined, my talent should be among the top, with a high chance of being taken as a disciple by a Half-Step Divine Profound. Please don’t make decisions for me, if you do, I’ll leave right away."

On hearing Hua Xiaozhu’s words, Wen Ping’s expression was indifferent, returning 1000 Gold to Luo Qianye, then said, "Alright, your son will stay with me. Let your daughter-in-law join Mitian Sect... with her talent, she should be top-tier there, no need to come to Immortal Sect to be at the bottom."