Free Web NovelChapter 338: Chapter 338: Song Wanning’s Speculation
As one of the five major Sects in the Eastern Domain, the Medicine King Sect’s combat strength was average, but its status was very high.
After all, everyone needed Elixir Pills at some point.
Major Sects generally had their own Pill Masters, but only a select few possessed profound skills. The majority couldn’t compare to the disciples of the Medicine King Sect.
And so, the Medicine King Sect was a place that Pill Masters yearned for.
It was considered incredibly sacred.
Consequently, it didn’t take long for many factions to learn that the Medicine King Sect was hunting for a certain woman.
Song Wanning, still unaware of this, followed the pair to a new city, where she bought a detailed record of the Spirit Realm to read.
When she saw the entry for the Eastern Domain’s Medicine King Sect, her expression tightened. She almost subconsciously sensed danger.
’That Mu Zixu would never let things go. If he finds out I’ve ascended, won’t he try to have me killed?’
So she decided to probe Xie Qinglan for information.
"The Mu Zixu you’re asking about is the great ancestor of the Medicine King Sect. He ascended to the Immortal Realm long ago."
The moment Xie Qinglan mentioned Mu Zixu, her eyes filled with adoration.
"You have no idea, this Senior Mu is incredible! Back then, he risked the annihilation of his entire Sect to move it to the Spirit Realm. That’s how the Medicine King Sect became what it is today!"
"It’s just a shame I’ve never had the chance to meet such a figure."
The young woman seemed to love praising others; as soon as she opened her mouth, it was to list someone else’s virtues.
The corner of Song Wanning’s mouth twitched slightly. She didn’t need Xie Qinglan to tell her this story; she knew it all too well.
But she still had to pry for the information she needed.
"For those who’ve ascended to the Immortal Realm, don’t you have some special way to communicate with them?"
she asked with a smile, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
Just as Xie Qinglan was about to answer, Xiao Heyun suddenly stopped her.
"Song Dao You, why do you ask this question?"
He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but this beauty seemed to be asking a lot of questions, and now she was inquiring about confidential matters.
The methods each sect used to contact the Upper Realm were secrets. How could they casually tell someone they had just met?
Hearing this, Song Wanning’s expression remained unchanged, but a look of admiration appeared in her eyes.
"To be honest, I know a little about Alchemy myself. So when I heard about the great ancestor of the Medicine King Sect, I felt deeply impressed and excited."
"It’s just a shame that, like you, I’ve never been able to meet him."
Her tone was sincere as she sighed with great regret.
Seeing this, Xie Qinglan immediately said, "Don’t worry, Dao You. Since you know Alchemy, you could try to join the Medicine King Sect. If your talent is exceptional, you might really get a chance to meet Senior Mu."
She encouraged Song Wanning to bravely pursue the Great Dao. Song Wanning thanked her, feeling a greater sense of goodwill toward Xie Qinglan.
’This is an honest girl,’ Song Wanning thought. ’Though she lacks a bit of vigilance around others, it only shows that her world has always been surrounded by good fortune.’
’Unfortunately, she’s run into an invader like Xiao Heyun.’
’Her end will likely be to be used up and cast aside, her corpse a stepping stone for him to climb to a higher position.’
However, this was just Song Wanning’s speculation. After all, every invader was different, and they all walked different paths...
After talking with Xie Qinglan for a while longer, she took her leave from the two, using the excuse of needing to find her master.
Xie Qinglan was reluctant to see her go. She exchanged Communication Talismans with Song Wanning before leaving with Xiao Heyun, still looking back fondly.
"Host, stop staring. First, figure out a way to max out Xie Qinglan’s favorability to one hundred percent. We can talk about advancing after that!"
"As long as you get your strength up, these women will climb into your bed on their own!"
The system was well aware of Xiao Heyun’s lecherous nature and had no choice but to speak up and remind him.
He absolutely could not delay the important task at hand.
"Alright, alright, you say this every day! Even if you’re not sick of it, I am!!"
Xiao Heyun grumbled in dissatisfaction. A prize that had been within his grasp had just gotten away, and he was indeed unwilling to let it go.
But the main business was more important right now. Besides, his junior sister had left him a Communication Talisman, so he could just find a way to ask her out later.
"I’ve already got a plan. On this trip to Cannibal Valley, I’ll make sure to put Xie Qinglan in a desperate situation and then play the hero saving the damsel. That will definitely max out the rest of her favorability!"
A determined glint flashed in Xiao Heyun’s eyes.
Only by making Xie Qinglan completely desperate could he demonstrate his own importance.
...
As soon as she parted ways with Xiao Heyun and Xie Qinglan, Song Wanning immediately found an inn to hide in.
Her clone was now on its way and would arrive in about half a day.
But none of that was the main point.
The main point was the meaning behind Xie Qinglan’s words. It was an implication that the Medicine King Sect had a way to communicate with the Upper Realm.
That meant Mu Zixu very likely already knew she had ascended.
If that was true, she was currently on enemy territory. The slightest carelessness could lead to a point of no return.
"Big Sister, Mu Zixu can’t be that malicious, can he? It’s been so long, is he still trying to hunt you down and kill you?"
"He’s a major figure, after all!"
The Golden Small Sword frowned. She had just ascended, and trouble had already arrived.
Hearing this, Song Wanning quirked her lips into a mocking smile.
"You’re wrong. The higher their position, the less they can tolerate defiance from others, and the more they hold grudges!"
"Especially a petty person like Mu Zixu. He’s probably already ordered the Medicine King Sect to hunt me down everywhere!"
She said this self-mockingly, unaware that she had hit the nail right on the head and guessed correctly.
The Golden Small Sword was furious upon hearing this. "That damn old man was clearly biased back then! And he was incredibly rude to you from the moment you met. He deserved to be killed in return!"
If he had just politely refused, Master wouldn’t have been so ruthless.
The Dragon Spirit knew nothing about this matter and immediately started asking questions. The Golden Small Sword pulled it aside and chattered on and on, explaining everything until the Dragon Spirit’s entire white body turned red with anger.
"Big Sister, do you think that Mu Zixu could also be an invader? Is that why he’s so protective of Ye Chuxue?"
"I think he’s deliberately opposing you, opposing the Heavenly Dao!"
"Exactly, exactly."
The Golden Small Sword chimed in, nodding in agreement.
Song Wanning pondered for a moment, her expression shifting constantly.
"Whether or not he’s an invader, I can’t say. But he’s definitely an accomplice to the invaders."
’They’re all major figures in the Immortal Realm, but not all of them are led by the nose by the Wooden Sculpture World Heavenly Dao.’
’Senior Feng Jiuxiao, Mo Yang Immortal Monarch... they weren’t.’
’Only Mu Zixu...’
She narrowed her eyes.
For now, it was best for her to be cautious.
Just as she was preparing to rest, a sudden fluctuation occurred in her Sea of Consciousness.
Song Wanning’s eyes snapped open. She immediately became vigilant, only to see the Trial Tower emitting a faint glow.
It was a sub-tower of the Ancient Cold Sect’s Trial Tower.
In the next moment, her consciousness connected with Luo Hantian’s.
"Little Friend, you’ve really ascended?"
Luo Hantian’s steady voice carried a trace of undisguised amazement and admiration. ’To ascend so quickly, this woman is truly outstanding!!’
’My judgment is truly excellent.’
"I must also thank you for your help, Senior. Otherwise, this junior would not have been able to ascend so quickly."
Song Wanning replied with a smile.
