NOVEL NEXT Chapter 218: Accident
Xiao Longnu saw the Taoist priests scattered on the ground and seemed a bit surprised as well; after a moment of pause, she turned to Sun Popo and said,
"Sun Popo, when did you become so powerful..." Stay tuned to empire
Her voice was soft and crisp, somewhat indifferent, yet also earnest.
Combined with what she said, it added a touch of humor.
"Miss, it wasn't me who did this. It was this young hero, he's Yang Guo's... uncle, I suppose."
Sun Popo hurriedly chimed in.
The girl had lived in the ancient tomb for years, unaware of worldly affairs; Sun Popo was worried she might offend this fierce star.
Having cultivated the Jade Maiden's Sutra, Xiao Longnu didn't like to probe too deeply, merely nodding her head after a brief moment,
"Oh."
However, looking at the fallen Taoists, she couldn't help but feel a bit curious. Had the Quanzhen Sect become so weak?
Her master had always wanted her to surpass them.
Then she glanced at Tao Yu, eager to try.
Could it be that if she defeated him, she would fulfill her master's last wish?
But due to the detachment instilled by the Jade Maiden's Sutra and her upbringing, she merely thought about it and didn't actually do anything.
"Is that crying child taken care of? If so, let's head back."
The environment she grew up in made her appreciate silence and she developed some social anxiety. She only came to check on Sun Popo because she was worried; now that everything was resolved, it was time to return to the ancient tomb.
Yang Guo, who heard this conversation nearby, also blushed.
He had been the one sobbing alone in the woods, later found by Sun Popo.
"Oh, sure. I'll give a few instructions, and then I'll be on my way."
Sun Popo looked at Yang Guo with some reluctance; she had grown quite fond of the boy, but the ancestral teachings forbade men from entering the tomb.
"Guo'er, now that you've found your Uncle Tao, that's good. I still have to go back and take care of the Miss. You're welcome to visit me when you have time."
A kind smile appeared on Sun Popo's face, while Yang Guo felt a strong sense of reluctance.
Besides his mother and Uncle Guo, Sun Popo and Uncle Tao had been kind to him throughout his life, and he cherished this affection. He then said loudly,
"Sun Popo, don't worry; once I learn a peerless martial art, I will definitely come to visit you."
"Hehe, just remember to do so."
Sun Popo smiled, then followed Xiao Longnu as they headed back into the woodland. Tao Yu watched Xiao Longnu's retreating figure and seemed to think of something, then said,
"Is this Miss a descendant of the ancient tomb sect?"
"Yes."
Xiao Longnu glanced sideways at Tao Yu.
"Then I would like to visit you sometime."
"That won't do."
Her response was very decisive, leaving even Sun Popo momentarily stunned, then hastily trying to find ways to remedy the situation.
But Tao Yu didn't seem to mind that much, just shrugged with a hint of regret,
"That's indeed a pity."
Tao Yu pondered for a moment. The Jade Maiden's Sutra wasn't exactly essential, but the jade bees were indeed a good source of income.
With his expenses mounting, not only did he need to save for his next Deification, maintaining his practice with these income-generating resources was indeed necessary...
"Then please consider meeting me outside the tomb for a chat."
Not entering the tomb, but having a talk at the entrance, was always possible.
Xiao Longnu was a typical homebody, compounded by her social anxiety. She didn't want to meet, but seeing Sun Popo's anxious look beside her, she nodded and said,
"That is possible."
...
"I'm quite reasonable, but when my boss comes over to take over, things won't be so amiable anymore."
Tao Yu took over the Chongyang Palace and casually seated himself in the main seat. Although Ma Yu and the others were all seriously injured, they could only struggle to accompany him.
Regarding the Dao Gym plan Tao Yu proposed later, they could only respond with a forced smile.
Although they had briefly heard Tao Yu discuss the Abyss, hearing him mention his amiability still made them feel bitter inside.
If that was true, then what kind of demons and devils were they!
At the same time, a sigh couldn't help but emerge in Ma Yu's heart. Perhaps the reason they were able to survive was not that the enemy had held back, but purely that they were deemed valuable!
But now that things had come to this, they had no other choice.
They said that there was still an Old Naughty Boy from Quanzhen Sect wandering outside, but under the current circumstances, not to mention the Old Naughty Boy, even if Wang Chongyang himself were resurrected, it would be of no significance!
"Everything will be decided by the young hero. It is the undeniable duty of us cultivators to oppose the Abyss."
Using his knowledge, Ma Yu tried to understand this entity that devoured worlds.
Titans appeared, as well as these Divine Skills. What else could not happen?
Tao Yu looked at the dismal state of Quanzhen Sect and felt somewhat amused.
Initially, a Chosen One had been delivered right to your doorstep. If you had seized the opportunity and cultivated Yang Guo properly, he could have truly had a say in matters.
But unfortunately...
"Let's leave it at that. In a bit, I still need to go to the ancient tomb to pay a visit. Hmm? The young girl over there, come here for a moment."
Tao Yu suddenly paused, surprised by the sight of a young Daoist nun clad in Daoist robes who looked pure and refined, then he beckoned her over.
At that moment, Sun Bu'er awkwardly spoke up,
"Young hero, this is a foreigner who was rescued by a disciple of our sect from the jaws of a Titan during her travels. She still doesn't quite understand our language. Seeing that she is young, we have temporarily taken her in as a menial worker."
And Mikasa, dressed as a young Daoist nun, brightened up when she heard Tao Yu speak.
"Can you speak our language?"
She spouted a stream of words, and though the people nearby were somewhat bewildered, Tao Yu nodded.
"Hmm, Mikasa, right? Eren and the others are currently at the foot of the mountain. How did you end up here?"
The others were shocked to see Tao Yu and Mikasa freely conversing in different languages, as if talking to a duck.
Only then did Ma Yu and the others realize what a 'Pioneer' was!
Hearing news about Eren, Mikasa's eyes shone even more.
"I covered the rear and killed some Titans, but my gas ran out. However, I felt like I grew stronger after killing the Titans and successfully escaped for a while..."
Hearing Mikasa's words, Tao Yu also began to understand what had happened.
She had chosen to stay behind due to her strength, but the maneuvering gear was of little use on the plains.
So all she could do was distract them and killed two Titans.
Fortunately, as the female protagonist, she was also endowed with the power of the Chosen One. Relying on a bit of enhancement, she managed to escape for a while and was then rescued by people from the Quanzhen Sect.
Although she did not speak the language, the Quanzhen Sect still thought she was a martial arts prodigy and brought her back to Zhongnan Mountain.
She figured out from their gestures that they wanted to teach her, and seeing their impressive skills, Mikasa agreed to follow them back, planning to seek out Eren after learning their ways.
After all, they had gotten separated, and she had no idea where Eren and the others were. She also told the people of the Quanzhen Sect about the Titans' weak points.
Then, as the grassland forces besieged Zhongnan Mountain, she began learning the language on the mountain and also started doing some menial work.
She even had a decent relationship with Yang Guo.
Although Mikasa only had Eren on her mind, she was not adverse to making friends. The two young strangers, both somewhat ostracized, still managed to support each other in the Quanzhen Sect.
This made Tao Yu secretly admire them in his heart.
This, indeed, was the mark of the Chosen One!
"It's akin to the effects of the 'Meditation Technique' undergoing a second Deification, but theirs is passive. The will of the world is still stronger..."