Chapter 290: Does the Five Elements Dao Sect Even Understand Treasure?!
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Yu Zhao touched her nose.
Why did she feel like someone was plotting against her…?
“Yu Zhao?”
A delighted voice interrupted her thoughts.
She turned around.
Mo Ci and Jing Nan were rushing over, their eyes sparkling with excitement.
“Yu Zhao, it’s really you!”
“Senior Sister Yu, what brings you here? No, wait, you’re finally here!”
When the disciples of Hundred Flowers Valley heard that a senior sister from the Five Elements Dao Sect was visiting, the first name that came to Mo Ci and Jing Nan’s minds was Yu Zhao. Still, they didn’t dare believe it until they saw her with their own eyes.
Now, standing face-to-face with the very much alive Yu Zhao, the two women were visibly relieved and grinning ear to ear.
Yu Zhao smiled warmly. “I wouldn’t come without a reason. I wish to meet Valley Master Fei Ye. Could you help me announce my visit?”
Jing Nan let out a soft “Ah!” before replying, “Senior Sister Yu, your timing is a bit off. The Valley Master left a few days ago to visit a friend, and their return date is uncertain.”
Yu Zhao frowned slightly. After leaving Seven Stars Sect, she had headed straight for Hundred Flowers Valley, only to arrive too late.
“You’ve formed your Nascent Soul!”
Mo Ci finally noticed the profound and unfathomable aura surrounding Yu Zhao, indicating her breakthrough. Her expression was a mix of shock and admiration as she gazed at Yu Zhao.
Jing Nan’s eyes widened as well.
When they first met Yu Zhao in the Marsh Forest, she had only been at the mid-stage Golden Core level. In just a few years, she had advanced to a Nascent Soul cultivator! How was this even possible?
Was she human? More like a genius monster!
Faced with their sparkling gazes, Yu Zhao felt her disappointment fade. The Valley Master might be absent, but her friends were here. That alone was enough to lift her spirits.
“The Valley Master isn’t here. I wonder if there’s anyone in Hundred Flowers Valley kind enough to offer me a place to stay?”
Mo Ci and Jing Nan were stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. Any sense of distance caused by Yu Zhao’s impressive cultivation quickly dissipated.
Yu Zhao was still the same Yu Zhao.
And that was wonderful.
“Of course, there are! You’re looking at two kind-hearted people right now.”
“Thank you, fairies, for your generosity. I’m deeply grateful,” Yu Zhao joked.
Their laughter rang out melodiously.
Nearby, a gatekeeper disciple of Hundred Flowers Valley watched enviously as Mo Ci and Jing Nan each took Yu Zhao’s arm and led her into the valley. She wished she could get close to Senior Sister Yu Zhao too.
The valley was nestled within a mountain range, filled with colorful blossoms and picturesque scenery at every turn. The air was fragrant with flowers, butterflies danced gracefully, and the beauty of the place was mesmerizing.
Even as she walked along a small path, Yu Zhao became perfumed by the surrounding floral scents. Breathing in the faint sweetness, an idea struck her.
In the past, she had used her Lotus Incense Burner to complement her illusion techniques. However, the setup required time, which could leave her vulnerable if the opponent acted first. If she carried the illusory fragrance with her at all times, she could eliminate the preparation phase and gain the upper hand.
The more Yu Zhao thought about it, the more plausible the idea seemed. But concocting the fragrance and gathering the necessary materials would require careful planning. After all, she was here as a guest, not to pluck flowers.
As Mo Ci and Jing Nan led her around the valley, news of Yu Zhao’s arrival spread like wildfire. In no time, she was surrounded by a group of enthusiastic disciples.
“Senior Sister Yu, you’re so beautiful!”
“I’ve always admired you, Senior Sister Yu. Could you sign something for me?”
“Senior Sister Yu, here’s a sachet I made myself. My name is stitched on the back. Keep it, and think of me whenever you see it!”
Yu Zhao was overwhelmed by their enthusiasm. Though flustered, she wasn’t annoyed. Who could dislike a group of soft, fragrant women? Certainly not her.
“All right, all right. Senior Sister Yu isn’t staying for just one day. Let’s not scare her away!” Mo Ci and Jing Nan stepped in to maintain order.
“Exactly! Let’s not make her think Hundred Flowers Valley doesn’t know how to treat guests.”
The disciples heeded the warning and gradually calmed down. Yet, their gazes remained warm and full of admiration for Yu Zhao.
Afterward, Yu Zhao’s trio became a group outing as more disciples tagged along. Even some elders came to meet Yu Zhao, leaving impressed and somewhat disheartened by her astonishing cultivation speed.
Why wasn’t someone like Yu Zhao part of Hundred Flowers Valley? Did the Five Elements Dao Sect even understand what a treasure they had? What a waste!
For the next few days, Yu Zhao enjoyed being surrounded by the warmth and admiration of the valley’s disciples. But as she began contemplating her departure, Mo Ci and Jing Nan approached her with a request.
“You want me to go to Southern Wind City with you?” Yu Zhao asked.
Mo Ci nodded emphatically. “Yes! Our Junior Sister Han Xinlan hasn’t returned as expected, and I suspect the Tu family has detained her. With their Nascent Soul ancestor around, we can’t force them to release her. But if you come with us, we’ll have nothing to fear.”
Jing Nan frowned and muttered, “We told her not to go in the first place, but she insisted, saying she needed to clarify things with that man. Now look what’s happened! Who knows if she’s been detained or simply enjoying herself too much to come back?”
“Xinlan wouldn’t act like that!” Mo Ci retorted, clearly displeased.
“Senior Sister Mo, people can be unpredictable.”
“Jing Nan, you’re being unreasonable.”
“Maybe, but I’m not the one who left and never came back…”
As her two companions argued, Yu Zhao pieced together the story.
Their missing Junior Sister, Han Xinlan, was a gentle and beloved disciple of Hundred Flowers Valley. During a recent expedition, she had met Tu Yuntian, the youngest son of the Tu family in Southern Wind City. The two had fallen in love.
Although Hundred Flowers Valley allowed its disciples to marry, they were forbidden from bringing their spouses into the valley. Han Xinlan wanted to stay in Hundred Flowers Valley while visiting Tu Yuntian in her free time. However, Tu Yuntian had refused and returned home in anger.
Shortly after, Han Xinlan left for Southern Wind City to resolve things in person. But over a month had passed, and there was still no sign of her. Concerned, Mo Ci and Jing Nan had no choice but to seek Yu Zhao’s help.