Am I the old man who's always by my apprentices' side?

Chapter 202 Qin Yingyue's Difficulties
"Isn't the government doing anything about it?"

Zhong Hui asked.

This wasn't because Zhong Hui was naive; rather, the Martial Arts Commission of the Xiao Kingdom was specifically tasked with handling these kinds of conflicts and disputes within the martial arts world.

Leaving aside those who seek revenge, the idea of ​​a large sect bullying a small one is actually quite rare—the imperial court would much rather have a martial arts force divided into several to govern, and naturally would not tolerate some martial arts sects using various pretexts to swallow up smaller sects.

So, to be honest, the White Dragon Gang should be held accountable for their actions according to the law, and the local martial arts commissioner would not allow them to act in this way.

"It's just collusion," Qin Yingyue said with a bitter smile. "To be honest, you immortals, the White Dragon Gang wouldn't have acted so recklessly. At most, they only harassed me a few times. Recently, they've become increasingly brazen. The reason is that some strange herbs have grown in my herb garden in Peach Blossom Creek. Their medicinal effects are much stronger than before. The White Dragon Gang covets these herbs, but they are not skilled in medicine. So they want to force my Peach Blossom Sect to merge with the White Dragon Gang so they can produce new medicine and present it to the Martial Arts Commissioner's Office..."

Zhong Hui stamped his foot in anger: "Who is the regional governor of this area? How can he be so short-sighted!"

"This……"

Qin Yingyue hesitated for a moment.

Although she deliberately brought this up, hoping to get the immortals of the White Stone Immortal Sect to help the Peach Blossom Sect, she had no intention of clashing with the Martial Arts Envoy.

If these young and spirited immortals were to act rashly and attack the Martial Arts Commissioner, they would simply leave afterward, while the Peach Blossom Sect would still have to make a living in Peach Blossom Creek.

"Go ahead and say it! I don't believe that no matter how powerful his background is, it can be more powerful than my second senior sister!"

Zhong Hui, thinking Qin Yingyue was hesitant because she was scared, quickly patted his chest and said, "My second senior sister is the Grand Princess of Xiao Kingdom! She's incredibly powerful!"

At this moment, Zhong Hui, who was boasting wildly in Murong Ruyan's name, was no longer the timid and fearful person he used to be under Murong Ruyan's tutelage during class.

Seeing this, Qin Jiang and Sun Ping exchanged glances, hesitant to speak. Finally, Sun Ping coughed lightly and interjected, "Junior Sister, you shouldn't neglect important matters."

Then, he said to Qin Yingyue, "Judging from what you said, Sect Leader Qin, the medicinal herbs in the Peach Blossom Sect's herb garden may have been affected by spiritual energy and become spiritual herbs. If it is convenient, why don't you ask Sect Leader Qin to take us to see them? If they are indeed spiritual herbs and plants, my White Stone Immortal Sect has its own set of cultivation techniques, which we will pass on to you. At that time, we can also speak to the local governor."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Hui immediately understood and nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, yes! Recently, our sect's disciples have been searching around the Daxing Mountain area. The sect leader has ordered that if any sect produces spiritual materials, they must be taught so that they can improve... uh, 'risk resistance'!"

Qin Yingyue's eyes were full of doubt: "'Risk resistance'?"

Deep down, she didn't quite believe that any sect would be so kind. If there were any rare and precious treasures, why would a small sect like hers have the chance to get them?

Even if the White Stone Immortal Sect is a sect of immortals, it might not be so benevolent, right? Didn't I hear not long ago that this White Stone Immortal plotted to seize the Zhou Kingdom?

Qin Yingyue's thoughts raced through her mind, but she couldn't come up with a solution.

Putting aside the fact that with his current strength it would be difficult to lead the Peach Blossom Sect to a foothold, it doesn't matter who he sides with. At least he should side with the White Stone Immortal Sect, rather than submitting to a sweaty old man.

Just as some ideas were forming in his mind, Zhong Hui began to speak fluently again: "The so-called 'risk resistance capability' is to enable your sect to protect itself when encountering some 'spiritualization events'!" As he spoke, Zhong Hui pulled out a booklet from somewhere and read aloud: "The number of spiritual objects that are accidentally generated due to the increase in the concentration of spiritual energy in the world will gradually increase. Most of the time they are harmless, but in a few cases, there will be unexpected phenomena such as highly poisonous substances, miasma, and mazes caused by the spiritualization of certain things. Such accidents are called 'spiritualization events'."

"If it were just ordinary people, they would be in danger. As for martial artists like you who have some self-defense capabilities, although you might survive, you might also suffer even worse consequences because you know nothing about these 'spiritual events'!"
"Therefore, in response to this situation, we will provide some simple instruction to the sects and forces surrounding the White Stone Immortal Sect so that you will not suffer losses when you encounter a 'spiritualization incident'!"

Qin Jiang added, "Actually, if your sect's herb garden really grows spiritual herbs and plants, it would be considered a kind of 'spiritual transformation event,' but relatively speaking, it would be a good 'spiritual transformation event.'"

"I see……"

Qin Yingyue nodded, stretched out her arm in a "please" gesture, and said, "Then please come with me, three immortals. Our sect's herb garden is behind Peach Blossom Stream."

Zhong Hui responded and was about to follow when Sun Ping tugged at Zhong Hui's clothes and then took a paper bird out of his Qiankun bag.

Zhong Hui suddenly clapped his hands: "That's right! Han Xing and Junior Brother Feng haven't arrived yet! Perfect timing to send the 'messenger' to deliver a message to them!"

The term "messenger" refers to these paper birds, and this name has become a tacit "secret language" among the disciples of the White Stone Immortal Sect.

Because the paper puppet technique was easy to learn, Zhang Chengdao specifically taught it to a few of his personal disciples.

Strictly speaking, this was the first time he had taken the initiative to teach his disciples magical arts and supernatural powers—even the simplest paper puppet technique that anyone with hands could learn.

It's so useful for sending messages, it's like an enhanced version of "carrier pigeon". It can cover distances of thousands of miles in just a few hours. If it's around White Stone Mountain, it can reach the sect in about ten minutes.

Therefore, Murong Ruyan taught this technique to her disciples as part of the curriculum.

Although some disciples never learned it, others were exceptionally talented in talismans and puppetry, making exquisite and adorable paper puppet birds, which they even sold at the market to earn pocket money.

The paper puppet bird that Sun Ping carried with him was bought from the sect's market; it was exquisitely crafted.

He held the paper bird in his hands, whispered a few words beside its head, and tossed it into the air. Suddenly, the paper bird transformed into a living swallow and flew away.

Sun Ping said, "I should at least tell Junior Brother Feng and Junior Sister Hanxing!"

After saying that, he nodded to Zhong Hui and Qin Jiang, indicating that it was okay.

Meanwhile, Qin Yingyue and the other disciples of the Peach Blossom Sect were dumbfounded.

How can a paper bird turn into a real bird in the blink of an eye?

So... this is magic?!
(End of this chapter)