Volume 1 Chapter 82: Loli Baba, Conversation Between Elderly

In the sky above the central peak of Profound Star Sect, tens of thousands of feet high, there is a floating stone emitting starlight named "Profound Star."

This floating stone looks like a star perpetually suspended in the sky above the central peak.

For most disciples of the Profound Star Sect, it serves as a directional marker, much like the Big Dipper, allowing disciples thousands of miles away to recognize the direction of the Profound Star Sect by locating this floating stone in the sky.

However, few people know that on this floating stone sits a palace named "Profound Star Palace." built so high that the air is thin, and the sky above the cave is always densely covered with stars, making it pitch black even at noon.

At this moment, a girl with closed eyes is lying on her side in front of a chessboard, waiting for Qi Baishi across the table to count the number of stones on the board.

After lifting the last white piece, Qi Baishi, feeling a bit regretful, said, "Sect Master, I've tied with you again."

"Uh-huh."

Qi Baishi quickly tidied up the chessboard and then bowed, saying, "Sect Master, do you know about the recent incident with the Seven Killers Sect?"

"Uh-huh, I've read the jade pendant that little Lei sent. Is there anything else you want to say?"

Qi Baishi stroked his beard, nodded, and said, "I think there's something suspicious about this matter."

"… …"

"When Elder Lei went to Heavenly Machine Fortress, he did find the map of the Profound Star Sect's main array in the fortress's warehouse. However, when he brought Ku Jiuchong back for interrogation, He claimed to know nothing and has not admitted to investigating the Profound Star Sect's array... until now."

"So?"

Qi Baishi bowed, "I suspect that a third party wants to use the Profound Star Sect to eliminate the Seven Killers Sect."

"Uh-huh," Sima Xuanji nodded, "Who?"

"I dare not make hasty judgments. Over the past thousand years, the Seven Killers Sect have made countless enemies, and this matter is also related to the Poison Gu Sect. There are too many people with motives, but after all..."

Sima Xuanji, still with half-closed eyes, seemed uninterested.

Before Qi Baishi could finish, she interrupted, "Then, how about sending little Lei to the western region border for a good reflection for thirty to fifty years?"

"?" Qi Baishi was momentarily confused, unable to follow her thought process.

"The Elder of Profound Star Sect is being used as a pawn by someone else. He doesn't feel embarrassed about it. I'm embarrassed for him." Sima Xuanji sighed lightly, "Besides, that kid should go for some quiet cultivation; he likes to talk nonsense for no reason. Several times, I was awakened from my nap by him, which is quite annoying. Sending him away would make the sect quieter."

Listening to this, Qi Baishi immediately understood Sima Xuanji's meaning.

— I don't want to deal with the Seven Killers Sect' matter. If you want to investigate further, go ahead. Just don't bother me with this in the future, or I'll send you away to reflect for thirty to fifty years.

"… …" Qi Baishi didn't continue, fearing that if he spoke further, Elder Lei would indeed be sent to reflect.

After a pause, he changed the topic, "By the way, Young Misstress Yunluo has already made her sect selection. Sect Master, won't you go and visit her?"

"I visited her five years ago, didn't I?" Sima Xuanji opened her yin-yang eyes lazily and said, "Frequent visits are annoying to her."

Qi Baishi was somewhat speechless, but he could understand.

Sima Xuanji's lifespan was almost endless, and five or six years for her was almost equivalent to a few days for an ordinary person.

"Sect Master, perhaps five years may seem like a brief moment to you, but for Young Misstress Yunluo, it's a genuine five cycles of seasons. In fact, she has been looking forward to your visits..."

"I know."

"Then why not?"

Sima Xuanji let out a light sigh, "Going to see her, at best, is just having a chat. It not only doesn't benefit her but also might make her overly dependent on me. If she stays in my arms all the time, that girl will never grow up."

"… …"

"Look at her current state. If it weren't for you elders spoiling her so much, would she be like this now?"

"Young Misstress Yunluo has always been diligent..."

"Compared to those aristocratic children, Yunluo is indeed much more diligent, but..." Sima Xuanji paused, "still far from enough."

"… …"

Seeing the expression on Qi Baishi's face, Sima Xuanji sighed lightly and explained, "Elder Bai, you should understand. The path of cultivation is not a stroll in the park. Whether it's me, you, or the elders in the sect, we all emerged from the blood and turmoil. I can protect her for a while, but I cannot protect her for a lifetime."

"… …"

"Moreover, she is my only daughter. If I were not the Sect Master of Profound Star Sect but just an ordinary cultivator, there would be no need to be so strict with her. However, there are tens of thousands of eyes watching me within the Four Regions, and those who watch me will surely be watching her as well. I don't want my only daughter to meet her end in the wilderness..."

Qi Baishi was somewhat speechless but nodded in understanding.

"Every family has its own troubles, and every legitimate family has its own difficulties..."

"By the way, she is about to build her foundation, isn't she?"

"Yes, it should happen in the next few months." Mr. Qi pondered for a moment and continued, "Normally, after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm, she would need to go on a journey. Miss Yunluo usually keeps to herself, so I thought it would be best to find her a study companion. What do you think, Sect Master?"

Sima Xuanji nodded, "Yes, that sounds good."

"In that case, does the Sect Master have a candidate in mind?"

Listening to this question, Sima Xuanji smiled slightly.

She had already prepared a candidate, waiting for Qi Baishi to ask her about it, and then smoothly suggest Ye Anping.

However, she couldn't directly say it, as that would give others the impression that she had officially chosen Ye Anping.

"What do you think?"

"The Chief Disciple of Sky Cloud Peak, Chen Chen. What do you think?"

Sima Xuanji shook her head, saying, "Not good. It would be best to find someone unrelated to Profound Star Sect. The person should have a good personality, be organized in their actions, have a clear mind, and preferably be of a similar age to Yunluo. As for cultivation level and spiritual roots, it doesn't matter."

Qi Baishi nodded.

He had initially thought of suggesting the Young Master of the Hundred Lotus Sect, but he couldn't show any inclination to avoid giving the impression that he favored someone.

So, after some pretended consideration, he suggested, "In that case, what about the young master of the Hundred Lotus Sect? He seems to be around the same age as Miss Yunluo, and he has a diligent background, sharp-minded, and a good person overall."

Sima Xuanji was slightly surprised.

Why did Qi Baishi bring up Ye Anping as the second candidate?

She had originally planned to induce further discussion, but hesitated for a moment.

Sima Xuanji pretended not to know Ye Anping and asked, "I haven't heard of him. However, since Elder Qi recommends him, he must have some qualities that Elder Qi finds satisfactory, right?"

"Well, originally, I didn't pay much attention to him, but..." Mr. Qi stroked his beard and said, "In the written test of this year's Sect Test, someone obtained a perfect score in my part."

"Hmm..."

"That girl is called Pei Lengxue, an accompanying disciple of True Immortal Tai Xu student. She is also the junior sister of the Young Master of the Hundred Lotus Sect. The answer about Dao Heart in the test was taught by her senior brother. So, I paid attention and inquired about it– It seems that the lad opened a shop in the market and heard that he doesn't want to rely on his parents but strives to be self-reliant. This can be seen as a reflection of his character– Moreover, this Pei Lengxue has a quite pleasant personality, and he should be the same. The only downside is that his spiritual root aptitude is a bit lacking; he has the Dual Wood-Water Spirit Root."

He could make his junior sister score full marks at the Elder Qi test?

He's truly the one I've been looking for— Sima Xuanji casually waved her hand, pretending to be indifferent, "Since Elder Qi says so, let him give it a try. If it doesn't work out, just send him away."

"Yes." Qi Baishi nodded in agreement.

"By the way, I originally intended to let the Hundred Lotus Sect manage the Spirit Stone Valley in the Chi Yun Valley. Later, I'll send a jade slip to Hundred Lotus Sect. Let Yunluo deliver it and let them get to know each other for a while."

"I have no objection."

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