Spirit Vessel

“Looks like I can’t kill you today.” The muscular man said with regret before spinning his halberd fast enough to unwind the ribbons.

He then returned to his floor and observed the four white-robed priestesses. They had fair skin and red lips, all around twenty years of age.

These beauties were “Bi, Lao, Huang, Quan” - four different symbols of Aquamoon. They were in charge of astronomy and terra reading, specializing in reading the flow of time and other ceremonial matters.

Those in the city immediately kneeled before them. They represented Aquamoon whose creator was a deity.

“Zhang Guyue is a member of Aquamoon Paradise, we ask that you spare him, Immaculate Young Noble.” An ethereal voice came from above.

The man put his halberd to the side and sat down to have a drink: “To think that the great Aquamoon Paradise would try to save such an unsavory member but I suppose since a red-robed priestess is there, I must give you some face.”

Up above was a radiant woman wearing a red robe. Although the bright light prevented others from taking a good look at her face, they knew that she was a kingdom-toppling beauty.

The four white-robed priestesses pulled Zhang Guyue up into the air before positioning themselves next to the newcomer, two on each side.

In Aquamoon, the hierarchy included the saintess, two red-robed priestesses, and eight white-robed priestesses.

Shangguan Mingqian was one of them, in charge of Bi, Lao, Huang, and Quan. Her talent was only slightly below the saintess’.

If the saintess were to fall, one of the two red-robed priestesses would take her place.

Mingqian took out a white bottle and poured down one drop of sacred dew into Guyue’s gaping wound. It started closing at a rapid rate.

“Thank you for saving me.” Zhang Guyue got on one knee while still touching his stomach. He glanced at the man afterward.

“You should be thanking Immaculate Young Noble.” Mingqian said.

Zhang Guyue’s expression changed, not expecting this man to be a famous genius. It would be difficult to avenge this issue now.

Although Aquamoon Paradise was a sacred ground, it has only been formed in the last ten thousand years while the others have been around since Time Immemorial. There was a large gap in terms of resources and treasures.

Moreover, his master would not assist him in getting revenge. After all, Cosmic Sword Emperor had more than nine thousand disciples so he was replaceable.

If he were to tell his master about the humiliation today, the response would be - you can only blame yourself for the lack of skills.

“Let’s go.” Feiyun instinctively disliked those from Aquamoon so he told the group.

Zhang Guyue stared at the fruit and the blood dragon before deciding to drop this matter. A demon monarch was above his station.

The dragon sensed his glance and said: “Human, remember to bring the 100,000 virgins to my place tonight or… there will be hell.”

Zhang Guyue gritted his teeth and didn’t respond.

Shangguan Mingqian also observed the group. Intuition told her that Feiyun was extraordinary but she didn’t dwell on this issue.

Regardless of his exceptional talent, he was still a demon monarch’s servant, nothing more.

***

The group went to a hotel among the clouds - one more extravagant and luxurious than an imperial palace in the mortal world.

Spirit springs, bridges, beautiful mountains… The servants were prettier than royal concubines. The wines and fruits were of the finest grade.

It had ample spirit energy and protective barriers for the guests’ convenience.

Feiyun brought Shi Lan back to her room and made her rest on the bed. He pulled up the blanket and gently touched her wrist, sending her Buddhist energy.

After a moment, he opened his eyes and said: “You’re fine and will recover soon. Don’t be so reckless next time.”

She enjoyed being pampered and said: “I will not allow anyone to disrespect you, Master.”

“Don’t be silly, he had no chance of injuring me even if you didn’t act.” Feiyun said.

“I… didn’t want you to dirty your hands on the likes of them.” She responded.

He stared at her and thought that she was a lady now, no longer the dirty little orphan. Perhaps it was time to find her a nice companion.

He understood the potential danger of this trip. Thus, if she were to have a partner, she would not stick to him as much and endanger her own life.

“Shi Lan, you can’t follow me forever since we are masters and disciples. I feel that you are old enough to think about marriage. Wouldn’t it be nice to be married to a good man and then travel the world together with him?” Feiyun said.

This was his first time talking to someone else about this issue. He thought that it was rather sudden but he wanted her to leave before entering Aquamoon Paradise.

“Master Her eyes widened as her heart started beating faster.

Her hands clenched into a fist beneath the blanket while his words echoed in her mind - can’t follow me forever since we are masters and disciples…

What does he mean? Does… he want to marry me?

He wants to take the relationship forward so that we can officially be together?

She didn’t expect him to be so bold, not giving her any time to prepare mentally and making her blush.

She hasn’t thought about marrying him before or anyone else for that matter. However, if she had to marry someone, it would be fine if the man was her master.

Meanwhile, Feiyun had no idea that she completely misunderstood his intention. He saw her blushing and looking like a girl in love.

He heaved a sigh of relief and also found this surprising. Previously, he thought that she was too occupied with cultivation. Now, it seemed that she already had someone in mind.

This is too easy then. He thought.

“Let me know who it is. Is it a member of a royal clan or a genius from Jin?” He caringly asked.

Shi Lan wasn’t this nervous when she had to face the venomous serpent back then. She felt tense and started sweating profusely.

She stared at Feiyun’s sincere expression and answered bashfully: “Both.”

Having said that, she mustered courage and grabbed his hand. She looked straight into his eyes and said: “Master, the person I like is very nearby.”

She then became too embarrassed and hid inside the blanket.

Now master finally knows my feelings! How am I going to look at him now?

Feiyun stood there in a daze because he didn’t expect this development at all. Shi Lan likes Ximen Chuixiao?

No, the guy’s background is too enigmatic… but if she likes him, I must find out more before allowing this.