Chapter 1625: A Real Dream
Chapter 1625: Chapter 1625: A Real Dream
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Fuhua Peak suddenly took in three direct disciples, which made many people envy and resent these three disciples, as Fuhua Peak hadn’t taken in a direct disciple for many years, and this time they accepted three at once!
The three people being envied and resented had no idea how others were viewing them. They were now separated, Jin Yuguang and Ye Yanran practicing swordsmanship under Mu Hanyan’s supervision, while Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji were taken to the study by Mu Hanfeng.
"These are for you, Lan Feng Junior Brother, work hard. If you have any questions, come to ask me." Mu Hanfeng said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, pointing at a pile of documents to Ye Lanfeng.
Then he turned to Fen Qianji, pointing at another pile of documents: "These are for you, Qian Ji Junior Brother, if you have any questions, come to ask me."
Having said that, Mu Hanfeng sat down first: "I will guide you for three days, giving you three days to familiarize yourselves with the affairs of Fuhua Peak."
"Don’t we need to meet the Master?" Ye Lanfeng asked.
"Don’t we need to practice cultivation?" Fen Qianji added.
They had just paid respects with tea to a blank portrait, as Mu Hanfeng explained that the Master was in seclusion and couldn’t be disturbed, so offering tea to the portrait sufficed for the apprenticeship. But why was it a blank portrait? Mu Hanfeng continued explaining: the Master felt that hanging a portrait made it seem like they were being worshipped, although he was still alive and kicking. So, just pay simple respects to the blank portrait. It was indeed a unique apprenticeship ceremony.
"Wait until the Master comes out of seclusion to pay your respects." Mu Hanfeng said slowly, and then meaningfully looked at Ye Lanfeng, shifted his gaze to Fen Qianji, looked back at Ye Lanfeng a few times, then said even more slowly, "Do you even need to practice cultivation?"
At this, Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji fell silent, sat in their respective positions, and started looking through the documents.
Mu Hanfeng took a glance at the two, said nothing more, and began handling his own affairs. These two cunning wolves, pretending to be innocent? Ha! And they shamelessly asked Hanyan to protect them! As if! With their abilities, they might even be above him, pretending to be weak to gain sympathy!
However, when did these two know Hanyan? Mu Hanfeng blinked, puzzled. By their looks, they clearly knew Hanyan, but Hanyan seemed to have no recollection of them. It seemed like something had occurred that he was unaware of. Nevertheless, it didn’t matter, as these two were masked and seemed harmless. Earlier, when he intentionally grabbed their arms, he assessed that their Cultivation Technique was the kind of lofty righteousness; they shouldn’t be from any evil sects. Ultimately, keeping them by his side to observe for now seemed wise.
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In the following days, Ye Yanran enthusiastically practiced every day with Jin Yuguang. Mu Hanyan watched them practice, occasionally offering guidance. Yet, she hadn’t seen Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji, making her wonder what they were up to. Neither had she seen her senior brother train them.
Just as she pondered, she witnessed Mu Hanfeng bringing the two men along.
"Senior Brother." Mu Hanyan observed Mu Hanfeng’s expression, feeling like Mu Hanfeng was in a great mood?
"In three days, for the new disciples’ Secret Realm trial, you’re leading." Mu Hanfeng said with a cheerful tone, "Take those three along, Chen Ziyu is also leading."
Huh? Mu Hanyan looked at the cheerful Mu Hanfeng, unclear about his source of pleasure. Chen Ziyu, she had no desire to see him at all.
Mu Hanyan couldn’t fathom Mu Hanfeng’s little dark scheme. Mu Hanfeng thought that this trial would be a great opportunity for Chen Ziyu, who would surely come to cozy up to Mu Hanyan and secretly target Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji. Little did he know, Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji were no lambs waiting to be slaughtered; they were more wolves in sheep’s clothing! Who would end up being unlucky was quite obvious, wasn’t it? Thinking how Chen Ziyu was bound to have bad luck, of course, Mu Hanfeng felt elated.
In the past, either Mu Hanfeng or Mu Hanyan led the new disciples’ Secret Realm trial, and Mu Hanyan saw nothing odd about it this time. Instead, she also had to look after not only these three direct disciples but also the inner sect disciples under other elders’ wings, as outer disciples were not skilled enough to partake in such dangerous trials.
The Canglan Sect’s new disciples participated in Secret Realm trials within a place called Phoenix Valley, named after the legend that Phoenixes once resided there. Usually, the entrance here is sealed by an array, only opened for trials when sect members guide the disciples in.
Mu Hanyan stood at the forefront amongst a group of Fuhua Peak disciples, while Chen Ziyu led the disciples of the Sect Leader’s faction slightly behind them, with the remaining disciples from the other four peaks. Chen Ziyu didn’t approach Mu Hanyan like before to talk, but looked her way from afar with a gaze full of admiration and possessiveness.
Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji naturally noticed Chen Ziyu’s gaze, and both of their eyes turned dark and cold. Standing nearby, Jin Yuguang suddenly felt a chill run through his body, and couldn’t help but shiver.
"Junior Brother, what’s wrong? Are you cold?" Mu Hanyan noticed Jin Yuguang shivering and asked with concern.
As soon as Mu Hanyan showed concern, Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji simultaneously turned to look at Jin Yuguang, their gaze making him feel even colder.
"Ah, no, no, not cold. Just ate a bit too much this morning." Jin Yuguang almost cried. His senior brothers were too intimidating, and he didn’t dare tell the truth. Senior Sister, please don’t look at me, look at the senior brothers instead, they need your concern too!
Luckily, as if hearing his inner cry for help, Mu Hanyan turned to look at Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji, gently saying, "Lan Feng Junior Brother, Qian Ji Junior Brother, once inside, I will protect you. Don’t stray too far from me, and if you see anything unusual, don’t touch it—tell me and let me have a look first."
"Senior Sister, I’m a bit nervous." Ye Lanfeng said with a straight face, uttering a wild tale, while subtly moving closer to Mu Hanyan.
"Senior Sister, will it be very dangerous inside?" Fen Qianji wasn’t far behind, also asking anxiously with a concerned look.
"No need to be nervous, it will indeed be somewhat dangerous inside, but rest assured, with me, I won’t let you be endangered." Mu Hanyan softly reassured them.
Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji exchanged silent glances, each seeing derision and sarcasm in the other’s eyes.
Pretending quite well, huh? Where’s your face? Gone?
Haha, just as well, if you’ve lost your face, should I keep mine?
Curiously, they interpreted such thoughts in each other’s gaze.
Jin Yuguang swallowed, feeling both cold and scared. Wailing inside, oh dear, why didn’t Junior Sister come, I need your protection! Senior Brothers are so frightening, and Senior Sister hasn’t seen through them yet, even thinking they’re pitiful!