Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife

Chapter 677: Chapter 667: Within Reach

On the other side, after two days of travel, Chen Xiao finally led the many female disciples of Miaoqu Palace to the foot of Xuantian Sect’s mountain.

Seeing the vast crowd at the foot of the mountain, all of whom were stunning women, the mountain-guarding disciples’ eyes were filled with shock, and their gazes inevitably turned to Chen Xiao.

"Swish, swish, swish—"

They all flew out immediately.

"Young Master Chen, you are..."

"These are the Miaoqu Palace Disciples." Chen Xiao clasped his hands and said, "Miaoqu Palace suffered an attack from Wushen Sect, and the sect was destroyed, so they wish to seek refuge with Xuantian Sect."

"I refused in every possible way, but they still believe that Xuantian Sect is the leader of the Eight Sects, reliable and trustworthy, and insisted on coming along. I really had no other choice."

"In this tumultuous Martial Arts World, only Xuantian Sect can offer them a sense of safety... So, Palace Master Chu brought her many female disciples to seek refuge."

The few mountain-guarding disciples showed signs of difficulty.

They indeed wanted to take in these female disciples, as each one was not only exceptionally beautiful but also had a pitiful look that would evoke compassion in anyone who saw them.

However, even if they wanted to accept them, they didn’t have the authority!

Chu Lisu quickly stepped forward, "I hope you, friend, can report this to the members of Xuantian Sect."

Seeing Chu Lisu, those mountain-guarding disciples became even more entranced.

Su Miaoyin also employed her Charming Skill, "Handsome gentlemen, please give our many disciples from Miaoqu Palace a chance."

"Alright, alright!"

How could the male disciples endure such an approach? They immediately turned to report the matter.

However, before he could report, several figures emerged from the void within Xuantian Sect, walking on air to approach them.

"Palace Master Chu, your grand visit—how can Xuantian Sect dare to neglect it?"

The one speaking was the Xuantian Sect Leader, Zi Xuantian.

"Uncle Zi!" Chen Xiao greeted him with great respect.

Zi Xuantian glanced at him, seemingly displeased, unsure of how this guy got mixed up with the women of Miaoqu Palace! Didn’t he know these women were all like fox spirits!

Though displeased in his heart, he did not show it overtly but instead turned his gaze to Chu Lisu.

Chu Lisu immediately bowed and saluted, "Greetings, Sect Leader Zi!"

"Being both sect leaders, Palace Master Chu, there’s no need for too much formality," Zi Xuantian said.

Chen Xiao looked troubled, "Uncle Zi, I went to Heavenly Spirit Mountain, but the Holy Spring there happened to dry up. As a result, I just happened to meet the disciples of Miaoqu Palace, and the Snow Spirit Holy Spring came from them..."

"Afterward, Palace Master Chu wanted to seek refuge with Xuantian Sect, so she came here with me."

Zi Xuantian’s face remained impassive; he naturally understood what Chen Xiao meant.

This guy owed Miaoqu Palace a favor.

As a result, he got entangled with them.

Chu Lisu said, "Young Master Chen, please don’t be modest. We should band together now to resist Wushen Sect. Since you need the Snow Spirit Holy Spring, and we just happen to have it in Miaoqu Palace, we are naturally willing to assist."

Meanwhile, she also turned to Zi Xuantian and said, "Sect Leader Zi, now that Wushen Sect is so rampant, you surely understand the common fate we share. So, I thought of seeking refuge with Xuantian Sect, in case... in case one day Wushen Sect goes mad and attacks Xuantian Sect, we would have the capability to resist as well."

"With an additional person comes additional strength."

"Otherwise, once Wushen Sect defeats us one by one, our Martial Arts World will turn into a living hell."

Upon hearing this, Zi Xuantian’s eyes showed a grave expression.

Indeed, what Chu Lisu said made sense.

The Third Ancestor, Fourth Ancestor, and Sixth Ancestor also remained silent.

They were pondering the feasibility of this matter, as so many factors needed consideration.

The Fourth Ancestor let out a light hum, "Palace Master Chu, where is your Miaoqu Palace’s Qinglian Ancestor?"

The Qinglian Ancestor he mentioned was the Holy Daughter of Miaoqu Palace he pursued back in the day.

A figure from his era.

After being rejected by her, the Fourth Ancestor had always held a grudge.

Even a hundred years later, he found it hard to let go.

Hearing the inquiry from the Fourth Ancestor, a tinge of sadness appeared in Chu Lisu’s eyes, "Just a couple of days ago, when Wushen Sect broke into Miaoqu Palace, Qinglian Ancestor, in order to protect the disciples of Miaoqu Palace to escape, has already... perished."

Upon these words, the Fourth Ancestor, who had just been intending to challenge her with some difficulty, fell silent instantly.

In his eyes, there also appeared a hint of sorrow.

An old acquaintance, now fallen.

No matter how much resentment was in his heart, it completely dissipated at this moment.

Chu Lisu took out a jade hairpin, "Fourth Ancestor, the Qinglian Ancestor handed me an item before she passed and asked me to return it to you. Please accept it."

The Fourth Ancestor’s aged eyes narrowed slightly.

Then, with a raise of his hand, the jade hairpin fell into his withered palm.

Looking at the jade hairpin in his hand, his murky old eyes couldn’t help but reveal a trace of sadness.

This jade hairpin was a gift from him back in the day.

And the Saintess Qinglian was from the main branch of the Miaoqu Palace, and had already been designated as the Palace Master.

Most of her branch practiced the Qingyuan Jade Girl Skill.

And the Saintess Qinglian was once highly regarded by her master... In the end, the two were destined to be apart.

"That old woman probably planned this step long ago, bringing out the item I gave her back then, hoping to have you all join our Xuantian Sect... Even on her deathbed, she can’t help but scheme against me!"

He let out a long sigh and after a few seconds, said, "Xuantian, let them in!"

With those words, the Fourth Ancestor grabbed the jade hairpin in his hand and left without looking back.

However, his departing figure seemed even more aged.

The Third Ancestor and the Sixth Ancestor also sighed, as a figure from their era had fallen.

They felt quite rueful as well.

Moreover, the Fourth Ancestor and the Qinglian Ancestor once shared a vague feeling in the past; had there not been so many obstacles, perhaps they could have truly become a couple.

What a pity... there are no ifs.

A hundred years passed in the blink of an eye, leaving behind only regrets.

Chen Xiao did not expect that the one to effortlessly tear down this defense was actually a jade hairpin left by the Miaoqu Palace Ancestor.

Seeing the Fourth Ancestor speaking like that, Zi Xuantian could no longer make things difficult for Miaoqu Palace and smiled, "Palace Master Chu, we are both part of the Eight Sects and should stand together against the Wushen Sect."

"Ladies of Miaoqu Palace, please come in—"

"Open the Sect Protection Array!!"

With his command, the Sect Protection Array slowly opened, leaving a gap.

Chen Xiao also smiled slightly and transmitted to Chu Lisu, "Hurry inside."

Many Miaoqu Palace disciples’ eyes lit up as they followed Chu Lisu and the others into the Xuantian Sect’s Sect Protection Array.

Soon, Zi Yuan’s graceful figure also appeared before the mountain gate. Upon seeing Chen Xiao mingling with the many Miaoqu Palace disciples, her eyebrows raised slightly.

Then, she smiled and went up to Chen Xiao, taking his arm. The next second, a slightly gritting voice sounded in Chen Xiao’s ear, "Tell me, what benefits did these Miaoqu Palace disciples offer you that you speak for them?"

"Is it because Su Miaoyin, that fox spirit, has bewitched you?"

Others didn’t know Chen Xiao, but she did, didn’t she?

This guy is quite the charmer!

Thinking of this, her beautiful eyes coldly glanced at Su Miaoyin, filled with jealousy.

Seemingly sensing her jealous gaze, Su Miaoyin only responded with a faint smile.

Meanwhile, Chu Lisu, standing by the side, couldn’t help but reveal a trace of an imperceptible sadness in her eyes.

However, she quickly came to terms with it.

The relationship between her and Chen Xiao definitely couldn’t be openly known to outsiders, and Chen Xiao, who is now the "Sect Leader’s Son-in-Law" in name, had good reason to be close to Zi Yuan, holding his arm intimately. What right did she have to be jealous?

Even staying by Chen Xiao’s side as a confidante was already satisfying enough for her.

Zi Yuan lowered her voice again, "Are you really not involved with Su Miaoyin, that fox spirit?"

"Nothing at all!" Chen Xiao said with a wry smile, "You know her too, she’s very scheming, how dare I?"

Zi Yuan was annoyed and pinched Chen Xiao’s waist, "So, if she weren’t scheming, you would dare?"

Chen Xiao gritted his teeth, this woman really knew how to find loopholes in his words!

Outrageous!

Tonight, if there’s time, he must properly deal with her!

Restore the hierarchy!

With the help of many disciples from Xuantian Sect, the female disciples of Miaoqu Palace were taken to an unused residential area to settle down.

The male disciples of Xuantian Sect were particularly enthusiastic, exchanging flirtatious glances with those female disciples.

Zi Xuantian, seeing this, could only feel helpless internally, lamenting over beauty-caused troubles, and finally ordered, "Do not get too entangled with the female disciples of Miaoqu Palace, or face punishment according to sect rules!"

With this strict order, the male disciples finally calmed down a bit.

Chen Xiao, amidst this process, also came by to glance over.

Seeing these female disciples settle down, he finally sighed in relief.

Chu Lisu’s beautiful eyes fixed deeply on him, as if hinting at something.

However, considering the current situation, Chen Xiao could only suppress the stirrings in his heart and take his leave.

Now Zi Yuan was still harboring her unreasonable jealousy; if she really got hold of some handle on him, it would be trouble.

For now, he still needed the help of Xuantian Sect. If he were to mess things up by failing to control his urges, and caused Xuantian Sect to turn against him, all his previous efforts would be wasted.

Thus, the priority was to first appease Zi Yuan.

As for how to appease her... of course, it was the usual way, a show of prowess.

That night, Chen Xiao was reluctantly pushed out by Zi Yuan, who was now appeased and didn’t want to continue, leaving him to return to his guest room sullenly.

After all, since they were inside Xuantian Sect, if Chen Xiao was found coming out of Zi Yuan’s room, it wouldn’t be a good story spreading around. Perhaps, upon discovery, those Xuantian Sect elders might even force a marriage.

So, Chen Xiao could only return to sleep somewhat unsatisfied.

The next morning.

Chen Xiao voluntarily sought out Zi Xuantian.

"Uncle Zi, this is the Snow Spirit Holy Spring I obtained from Miaoqu Palace."

Zi Xuantian slightly narrowed his eyes, "Chen, kid, you’re quite skilled, to actually get this item from Miaoqu Palace. At that time, Wushen Sect was attacking Miaoqu Palace, wasn’t it? I heard that Kao Shan Sect’s watchdog was also there with them."

"How did you manage to rescue so many of the women from Miaoqu Palace?"