Free Web NovelChapter 339: Chapter 339: Choosing to Join the Ancient Cold Sect
"Haha, even without my help, little friend, you would have ascended quickly. I dare not take the credit."
Luo Hantian was self-aware. No matter how you looked at it, his Ancient Cold Sect was the one who had benefited from this matter.
"Actually, I sensed it when you ascended and immediately ordered my disciples to find you. But half a month passed with no news at all. I had no choice but to use the Trial Tower as a conduit once more to enter your Sea of Consciousness."
"It was truly a last resort. I hope you don’t mind, little friend."
As he said this, his eyes were full of apology.
In the Cultivation World, entering another person’s Sea of Consciousness without permission was an extremely offensive act, one that could even get you branded an enemy.
When Song Wanning was in the Lower World, it was one thing to contact her only through the Trial Tower.
But now that Song Wanning had ascended, he truly would not have been willing to use this method to contact her if he hadn’t been completely unable to find her.
"It’s nothing, Senior. Please don’t trouble yourself over it."
Song Wanning kept her smile, but inwardly thought, ’I need to return the Trial Tower to its rightful owner sooner rather than later.’
Although Luo Hantian meant no harm, it was ultimately unsafe, a fact she truly disliked.
"Hehe... I’m glad you’re not holding it against me, little friend..."
Luo Hantian gave an even more embarrassed laugh, then asked about Song Wanning’s plans.
"I plan to find my Master and Martial Aunt first. And I will certainly return the Trial Tower to its rightful owner as soon as I can."
Song Wanning missed her Master terribly.
’Since my rebirth, Master is the only one I haven’t seen...’
"Haha, you’re talking about Leng Qingzhu, aren’t you?"
Luo Hantian chuckled cheerfully. "After we reached our agreement last time, I sent my people to look for them."
"That Master of yours is a real piece of work. After ascending, she refused to join any Sect and even managed to offend the Independent Practitioner Alliance..."
"However, she is now a disciple of my Ancient Cold Sect."
"Really?"
Song Wanning was instantly overjoyed. ’Master is in the Ancient Cold Sect, too! I don’t have to search all over for her!’
"That’s right. Leng Qingzhu is now the Closed-door Disciple of our Ancient Cold Sect’s Supreme Elder Yun. Her future prospects are limitless."
"It’s just that she recently went to the Ancient Nether Secret Realm and won’t be back for a year."
Luo Hantian felt increasingly smug. ’My eye for talent really is excellent.’
When he had first stepped in to protect Leng Qingzhu, she had been deeply wary of him. If she hadn’t heard it was at Song Wanning’s request, she wouldn’t have given him a second glance.
Let alone choose to join the Ancient Cold Sect.
Later, upon discovering Leng Qingzhu’s outstanding talent, he had mentioned her to the elders. Who would have known that she would end up catching the eye of a Supreme Elder?
That was a truly meteoric rise, a future without limits.
"..."
It was as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped on Song Wanning’s wonderful mood. She had thought she would be able to see her Master immediately, but now she would have to wait a whole year.
But she quickly cheered up. ’Master is out there fighting for a great opportunity.’
"Then what about my Martial Aunt?"
Her thoughts turned to her Martial Aunt.
"You mean Liu Lan Yi? I’m not sure if she’s using an alias after ascending, but to this day, I haven’t been able to find any news of her."
Luo Hantian was not one to procrastinate; he had sent people to search for her at once, but unfortunately, there had never been any news of Liu Lan Yi.
"Is that so..."
Song Wanning’s brows furrowed, and a new worry crept into her heart.
’Now that I’m in a new world, the rules have changed, and all the Communication Talismans are useless.’
She sighed. ’I’ll just have to search for her slowly later on.’
"Little friend, now that your Master has joined my Ancient Cold Sect, would you be willing to join us as well?"
"Like I said, I’ve kept the position of a True Disciple of the Ancient Cold Sect open for you..."
Luo Hantian didn’t want to miss out on such an excellent junior, so he asked with a wide, beaming smile.
In that moment, he looked no different from a shady uncle trying to lure away a child.
Song Wanning nodded without hesitation. ’I’m new here. I need some backing.’
’First, I’ll establish a firm foothold, then I can make my plans.’
’Besides, since Master joined the Ancient Cold Sect, it must be a decent place.’
"Hahaha! Excellent! Where are you now? I’ll come get you at once!"
Luo Hantian slapped his thigh in delight, ready to go and get Song Wanning right away.
But when he learned she was in the Eastern Domain, he frowned.
"You’re at the border of the Eastern Domain, which is quite far from the Ancient Cold Sect. It would take a very long time for me to come get you, and I can’t get away. Would it be all right if I sent someone else in my place?"
"Don’t you worry, I’ll make sure it’s arranged. I’ll send someone to get you right away!"
He was a Sect Master; he couldn’t be away for so long. Sending another elder to pick her up was the most appropriate course of action.
"Alright."
Song Wanning didn’t refuse. ’It’s more than enough that they’re sending someone to get me,’ she thought. ’I couldn’t possibly expect the great Sect Master to come in person.’
However, she still felt a little uneasy.
"Sect Master, I may have run into some trouble. There’s something I’d like to ask of you."
’I can’t handle this matter alone right now.’
’I’m about to return the Trial Tower to them. The Ancient Cold Sect has to protect me now, right?’
Song Wanning didn’t feel the slightest bit embarrassed about it.
"What is it?"
Luo Hantian didn’t seem to find it troublesome, but his expression grew much more serious.
Song Wanning didn’t hold back, recounting her past grudges with Mu Zixu.
When he heard that Song Wanning had not only dispersed Mu Zixu’s remnant soul but had also scattered all those memorial tablets, the way Luo Hantian looked at her changed completely.
’This one is a real killer!’
’And truly formidable!’
"Now, this disciple worries that the Medicine King Sect will target me, especially since I am still on their turf in the Eastern Domain..."
Song Wanning had cleverly switched her form of address. She was a disciple of the Ancient Cold Sect now. If the Medicine King Sect truly made a move against her, they would be targeting the Ancient Cold Sect.
But upon hearing this, Luo Hantian simply frowned.
"My girl, you’re probably overthinking things. Senior Mu is considered a legendary figure. Even if there were some past grievances, he has already ascended to the Immortal Realm. He surely wouldn’t stoop to taking action against a junior like you..."
Besides, how could he show his face after targeting someone like Song Wanning!
’At any rate, if it were me, I wouldn’t have the nerve.’
Song Wanning didn’t get angry. She already knew from Xie Qinglan that the damned old man, Mu Zixu, had an excellent reputation and a great deal of prestige.
It was only normal that Luo Hantian didn’t believe her; besides, it was all just her own speculation at this point.
"Could I trouble you to look into it for me, Sect Master? If they truly aren’t pursuing the matter, then this disciple can finally rest easy."
Song Wanning adopted a docile and obedient demeanor, showing not a hint of the ferocity with which she had annihilated the remnant soul.
Luo Hantian pondered for a few seconds. "Alright, I’ll send people to inquire at once!"
"Rest assured, I’ll inform you the moment I hear anything!"
"Thank you, Sect Master!"
After Song Wanning expressed her thanks, Luo Hantian severed the connection and immediately dispatched people to gather information.
These major powers had intricate networks, with their own disciples and business dealings everywhere. It wouldn’t be difficult to investigate the matter.
"Sister, even the Sect Master said it’s impossible. Could we be overthinking this?"
The Golden Small Sword leaped onto Song Wanning’s shoulder, a smile finally gracing its face.
’From now on, Master will be a True Disciple of the Ancient Cold Sect. She’ll finally have some backing. Anyone who wants to bully her in the future will have to think twice.’
It knew very well that people in the Spirit Realm looked down on Ascension Cultivators the most. They always felt that the Lower Worlds were desolate and that Ascenders were inherently inferior.
