These fairies want me to deal with them every day.

76 Winter is Coming (Bonus Chapter 19 for Monthly Tickets!)

"I heard there's something big to announce today."

"I don't know what's important, I just want to get back as soon as possible... It's so cold."

"You feel cold in this little temperature? Junior brother, I'm not trying to be mean, but you really need to nourish your body."

Another day of light.

A large number of disciples gathered in the square in front of Baoguang Hall.

It seems there's something to announce.

Soon after, several elders gathered together, as if to announce something important.

Ran Xinxue also appeared in everyone's sight. The woman in the white dress was still as aloof and unapproachable as ever.

She had Yuan Wei read out a message that seemed unimportant, yet could be significant or minor.

"Master Yao Xiang of Fulong Temple, along with several disciples, will be visiting Yuanjian Sect in the coming days. Therefore, all disciples are requested to be mindful of their words and actions, avoid conflicts as much as possible, and refrain from excessive humility and flattery. While embracing the magnanimity of a host, it is also important to maintain harmonious relations among sects in Nanjian Prefecture."

Aside from this matter, they discussed some other trivial matters, and then dismissed the entire group, who all left the Baoguang Hall open space.

For many disciples, this was a trivial matter. No matter how powerful the people of Fulong Temple were, they weren't here for them, so what did it have to do with them? Could it be that if one person attained enlightenment, all their relatives and friends would benefit as well?

But this person and even the chickens and dogs aren't from the same circle, so what's the point of him ascending to heaven?

So most people just know about it, but don't have much expectation of it, since it's none of their business anyway.

The crowd left in small groups.

However, faint whispers could be heard coming from inside.

"Hey... even the abbot of Fulong Temple is coming. What's going on? I heard the abbot of Fulong Temple doesn't leave easily... such a big fuss over a simple visit, could something have happened?"

"Hehe, I have firsthand information... It's said that Yao Xiang, the abbot of Fulong Temple, has come specifically to marry our sect leader!"

"Ah? Is it... that we're going to become Daoist partners?"

"More or less..."

"What about our Yuanjian Sect?"

"What does this have to do with the Yuanjian Sect? Isn't this just like a marriage alliance in the human world? The two sects establish good relations, help each other... and when the sect leader abdicates, the position is given to the new sect leader..."

"Although it seems normal to say that, after all, our sect leader is indeed very beautiful and charming, and Yao Xiang is quite powerful... but something still feels off."

"Who can blame us when our sect has so many beautiful women?"

"Hey, you can't say that... Would you dare say such a thing to Elder Lu?"

"Uh, never mind that..."

People pass by like sandstorms, and in the blink of an eye, all is quiet.

"Hmm... How strange, why are people from Fulong Temple suddenly coming? Senior Sister Jiang, do you know why?"

The three of them walked along a road, and as they walked together, Su Mi asked a question in surprise.

Jiang Ying, who had always appeared calm and aloof, only had her eyes on the road ahead and Wei Tu in the middle.

The journey was just right.

"I don't know, maybe Master knows."

As Jiang Ying said this, her eyes turned to the boy beside her.

Wei Tu was stunned for a moment, and then Su Mi also looked over.

Do you know?

"What? How would I know? I'm not even a true disciple yet, I haven't reached the point of having connections to the heavens."

“You always say that, but I always feel like you know something in advance.”

"That's just your natural suspicion. It has nothing to do with me. I don't know anything."

Wei Tu was all smiles and grins, and Su Mi was too lazy to argue with the young man.

In her opinion, this matter was probably not worth paying attention to, and wouldn't cause much of a stir. Whether she knew about it or not didn't seem to make much difference.

The three parted ways at the entrance of Xiaoyuan Peak, and Wei Tu and Jiang Ying walked onto the suspension bridge together.

Jiang Ying thought for a moment and then said, "Junior brother, you do know something about this, right?"

Wei Tu nodded, not surprised by the girl's intuition. Since there was never any reason, Wei Tu simply didn't ask why.

"You'll find out soon enough; it might be more complicated than you think."

"Oh."

Jiang Ying nodded obediently, just like a well-behaved and obedient child who would never ask about such things.

It wasn't until Wei Tu brought Jiang Ying to Lu Qingyan's room that things changed.

The two sat quietly for a while, and then Lu Qingyan returned from outside.

She was taken aback when she saw the two of them, then immediately closed the door. Without paying any attention to anything else, she sat down opposite them and spoke directly to Wei Tu.

"You know about it too?"

Wei Tu nodded, then calmly asked, "Has the situation regarding the sinkhole reached a point where it's not looking good?"

Lu Qingyan's expression was calm, but there was an indescribable tension in her eyes.

"That's right. As the heavy snow falls, things are getting more and more turbulent. More and more holes are appearing in the ground, and the aura of the dead zone is becoming stronger. I don't know what Ran Xinxue is planning to do, but judging from her ideas, she probably wants Fulong Temple to help. I don't know what price she paid, but... my feeling is that a crisis is imminent. You must be prepared."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became chilling.

All of this was in line with Wei Tu's expectations; some things had finally been put on the agenda, which meant that they had reached a point where they could no longer be avoided.

Judging from the trend of this sinkhole, whether it's the work of the Witch Clan or someone else, or simply an accident, something in the Dead Zone is on the verge of revival and will break out of the ground at some point when no one can prevent it.

At this moment, Jiang Ying raised a question that was unusual for her.

"If that's the case...wouldn't it be best to temporarily evacuate all the disciples? That would give them some time to find suitable places to stay. If we send people from Fulong Temple now, would they truly help us?"

Jiang Ying's sudden insight also earned Lu Qingyan's approval.

“Indeed… I’ve been thinking about this too, but Ran Xinxue’s attitude is very firm, and she seems to have other plans. Several elders are arguing, and we all feel that this is playing with your safety. Under these circumstances, the key is to quickly distance ourselves and then consider providing support…”

Wei Tu nodded, and after the two finished speaking, he took a deep breath and then spoke.

"This is what I'm going to tell you next."

Lu Qingyan looked at Wei Tu with some surprise. The meaning behind his words seemed to imply something profound, and the young man's temperament seemed mysterious and unfathomable.

What do you know?

Wei Tu nodded, then lowered his voice and said.

"What I'm about to say is a possibility, meaning it might happen or it might not. But don't ask me why I'm making this guess. I just want you, Master, Jiang Ying, and a few other people to know about this possibility and do as I say. Is that possible?"

Lu Qingyan hesitated, but Jiang Ying nodded at that moment.

"I see."

Lu Qingyan wanted to say something, her mind filled with one mystery after another, but at this moment she could only sigh.

"Alright, I've given up on teaching you. Now, tell me, how do you want to boss your master around?"

Wei Tu smiled and said softly...

The snow outside fell silently.

And in the hidden hills.

The snow fell suddenly, creating one deep hole after another.

The wind seemed to be howling inside, and the howls of what could be nature or some wild beast could be heard.

Everyone seemed to be immersed in the cold of the swirling snow; those who were supposed to be cultivating were cultivating, and those who were supposed to be eating and drinking were eating and drinking. It seemed that nothing would happen, and nothing would come.

Just three days later, the Fulong Temple arrived by boat, in a grand procession.

77th anniversary

This day was a grand occasion.

The entire Yuanjian Sect seemed to attach great importance to welcoming this group of "distinguished guests" from Fulong Temple.

Several elders, including the sect leader Ran Xinxue, personally greeted them at the foot of the mountain.

Yao Xiang smiled nonchalantly upon seeing this display of power.

"Sect Leader Ran is truly thoughtful. How can you afford such a grand display?"

Ran Xinxue stood among the elders, smiling calmly and dignifiedly, "Master Yao is too kind. You are the abbot of Fulong Temple, and you have come in person. How can the sect leader of Yuanjian Sect not personally welcome you? This is the rule."

"Hehehe..."

"Alright, I won't say any more here. Please, everyone, proceed up the mountain."

Ran Xinxue's every smile and gesture appeared polite and normal, but the subtle charm she revealed still made some disciples of Fulong Temple unable to resist becoming infatuated.

After all, Fulong Temple has many men and women, let alone women of such high quality.

It was as if the sight of these beautiful women stirred up some flames within them.

However, they seemed to be able to restrain themselves for the time being, after all, Helian Yehu's warning was still ringing in their ears, and they also kept in mind the purpose of their visit.

Soon, Ran Xinxue arranged temporary accommodations for them. Along the way, some disciples were already captivated by the woman on the Yuanjian Sect's mountain, as if they had entered the Grand View Garden. There were few who cultivated with a pure and desireless heart, not to mention that most of them were simply following their whims and relying solely on their talent.

After Ran Xinxue and the others left, the discussion began to spread enthusiastically.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I'm not saying this to be mean, but these girls from the Yuanjian Sect are just too beautiful. If I could take one back with me, wouldn't that be amazing?"

"Hahaha...yes, did you see those elders? They were all stunning beauties, and the sect leader was even more breathtaking, his smile was like that of a vixen...tsk tsk tsk..."

"Qiu Heng, Xia Lei!"