Free Web NovelChapter 340: Chapter 138: Three Jin Transformations in One Body, Peak Master Lingxi is Shocked
Sun Ningxiang heard him and gently shook her head. Her gaze flickered for a moment before she smiled and said, "No, I’m fine. I just didn’t sleep well last night, so I’m a little distracted, that’s all."
Seeing that Sun Ningxiang didn’t want to elaborate, Yang Jing didn’t press the issue and simply changed the subject.
Seeming to not want to dwell on the matter either, Sun Ningxiang took the initiative to ask, "Junior Brother, are you on your way to the Training Room to cultivate?"
Yang Jing looked at Sun Ningxiang, and a thought suddenly struck him. "I’m not in a hurry to get to the Training Room today," he said. "Senior Sister, if you’re not busy, why don’t we go out for a walk? We can also stop by the sect’s mail office to see if there are any letters from Yuhe County."
When Sun Ningxiang heard this, her eyes instantly lit up, her face filled with a pleasant surprise. She quickly looked up at Yang Jing and said joyfully, "Really? We can go for a walk today?"
Seeing her delighted expression, Yang Jing couldn’t help but smile and nod gently. "Of course, it’s true. I’ve been buried in cultivation for a while now and I’m honestly a bit tired. It’s a good chance to get out, relax, and also check for news from Yuhe County."
Sun Ningxiang immediately nodded happily, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks. "Okay, okay!" she said cheerfully.
She had been wanting to go for a walk for a long time. Since joining Yunxi Peak, she had spent most of her time either with the Peak Master, cultivating, or familiarizing herself with the peak. She rarely had the chance to leave Yunxi Peak and wander around, so her days had become somewhat dull and boring.
But she knew Yang Jing was always focused on his cultivation and unwilling to waste even a moment. She was afraid that suggesting a walk would disturb his training, so she had never dared to bring it up.
Now that Yang Jing had invited her out himself, she was naturally overjoyed, completely forgetting whatever had been troubling her earlier.
Looking at Sun Ningxiang’s jubilant expression, Yang Jing slowly began to understand.
’Senior Sister Ning Xiang must be getting a bit bored on Yunxi Peak. With no close acquaintances to keep her company, it’s inevitable she’d feel lonely. I’ve been so focused on my own cultivation lately that I haven’t spent much time with her or considered her feelings. This is a good opportunity to walk around with her and help her relax.’
The two of them walked out of Yunxi Peak side by side.
They walked slowly along the winding stone steps. The early morning mist had not yet fully dissipated, and the grass and trees by the path were adorned with crystalline frost. The air was filled with the fresh, crisp scent of vegetation, which was thoroughly invigorating.
They didn’t rush, but instead walked slowly, occasionally murmuring to each other about trivial matters within the sect. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.
A faint smile remained on Sun Ningxiang’s face, her eyes filled with excitement. All traces of her earlier melancholy were gone.
Along the way, they occasionally encountered Outer Sect Disciples dressed in the blue robes of Yunxi Peak. Some of them recognized Sun Ningxiang at a glance and would stop, nodding with a smile. Their tone was both respectful and friendly.
"Greetings, Senior Sister Sun."
"Morning, Junior Sister Sun."
Greetings like these rang out from time to time.
Yang Jing walked beside her, quietly observing the scene. His gaze happened to sweep forward, and he saw two Inner Sect Disciples in white robes from Yunxi Peak walking toward them. When they saw Sun Ningxiang, they also stopped and gave a slight nod, their expressions holding not a shred of contempt, but rather a hint of courtesy.
Yang Jing understood. He had learned from Sun Ningxiang long ago that although she was only an Outer Sect Disciple of Yunxi Peak, she cultivated directly under the guidance of the Yunxi Peak Master.
The Peak Master usually took great care of her, a treatment that even ordinary Inner Sect Disciples would find hard to attain.
Her actual status on Yunxi Peak was even slightly higher than some Inner Sect Disciples.
The reason for this was that the Yunxi Peak Master had been good friends with Sun Ningxiang’s late mother. It was out of respect for her old friend that she showed Sun Ningxiang such special consideration and care.
Yang Jing had been quite shocked when he first heard this news.
’I really underestimated our master.’
’I never would have thought that a Huajin Martial Artist like him would have such a powerful connection.’
Thinking of this, Yang Jing couldn’t help but reflect.
’Having a backer in the Xuanzhen Sect really makes all the difference.’
’We’re both Outer Sect Disciples, yet I spend all day buried in cultivation, focused solely on improving my strength.’
’Aside from the few people in my courtyard and a couple of other disciples I occasionally talk to, I hardly know anyone. My life is simple and monotonous.’
Moreover, because he had refused to give up the Training Room to Zhao Hongxiang yesterday, his relationship with Zhao Hongxiang, Su Qingyue, and the others in his courtyard had become quite tense. When they saw each other last night, they were like strangers, not even exchanging a single unnecessary word.
In contrast, Sun Ningxiang, with the Peak Master’s support, was having a smooth time on Yunxi Peak and was well-respected by her peers. The disparity couldn’t help but make him sigh inwardly.
Chatting and laughing along the way, the two soon arrived at the pier plaza on Fushan Island.
The plaza was wide and flat. Many disciples were gathered there, either waiting to take a boat off the island or having just returned.
The two walked over to the railing by the lake and stopped, gazing out at the distant water.
In winter, Hidden Dragon Lake was calm and vast. The shimmering surface of the water glowed with a faint golden light. A cold wind swept across the water, carrying a damp chill that felt especially refreshing on their faces.
The beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains instantly made one forget the fatigue of cultivation and the trivialities of sect life. One’s spirit broadened, and a feeling of pure refreshment washed over them.
Sun Ningxiang gazed at the faint outline of Jintai Prefecture City at the far end of the lake, her expression growing distant. She spoke softly, "Junior Brother, when we have time in the future, let’s go visit the Prefecture City together. I went a few times with my dad before, but now that I think about it, it’s been many years."
