Chapter 208 - He Turned His Life Upside Down (1/2)

”My love, you shouldn't hastily promise anything.” Qiu Ling looked at Jing Yi imploringly, his thoughts clearly written on his face: My love, we wanted to marry when we return! What if that stupid mission takes a lot of time? Let's just turn them down and enjoy our blissful life as a couple!

Jing Yi observed the minute changes in Qiu Ling's expression before he hastily turned back to Sect Master Yuchi. The longer he looked at that man, the more he would start to waver. But this wasn't something he could waver on. The sect was important. Especially now that he had finally started cultivating he should do his part.

Sect Master Yuchi was a little hesitant to bring it up when Qiu Ling was obviously this much against it. The Grandmaster's disciple was an important person, especially if he had a special constitution. That was someone even he as the Sect Master had to humor a bit. Since he didn't want his fiance to go it might be better to find another candidate for this.

Then again … He thought of what Yu Jin had said. It was true that the Elders might have something to say if Jing Yi was just raised to the status of an inner sect disciple like that. And a marriage without him being an inner sect disciple would make them a laughingstock in the good faction. How could he allow that?

Yuchi Bing Xia made up his mind but he still decided to explain his reasons first. ”Actually, it's not like you're the only person who could do this. But you are one of the most suitable candidates and considering your circumstances, I'd like to give you the chance to take this mission.

The situation is as follows: A while back I was informed by the Sect Master of the Chun Feng Sect that one of their disciples went missing. This is quite the peculiar case because the same happened to her sister a long time ago. Both were talented cultivators and they both vanished seemingly overnight. We don't know anything about it despite the fact that both times a man seemed to be involved.”

”Oh”, Qiu Ling injected with a deadpan expression. ”So you want us to find out who their secret lover is. That shouldn't be too hard.”

Yuchi Bing Xia blinked and took a look at Grandmaster Zhangsun. That man didn't seem to have heard, though. The Sect Master coughed and turned back to Jing Yi. He felt like this boy was the only normal person there.

”It's highly likely that this has to do with the demonic faction and is only part of a larger plan. We decided to send somebody over to find out more and inform us of their intent.”

”So you're sending over a spy.” Qiu Ling looked less than thrilled. This guy couldn't be serious! His beloved, the good-natured son of heaven, was supposed to infiltrate a demonic sect and spy on those guys?! How could that be possible?

Unfortunately, Sect Master Yuchi nodded. ”That is indeed true. I know this is a difficult mission. After all, you'll have to hide your true identity and try to adjust to their style of life. It definitely won't be easy. But it is also the only feasible approach.

If you decide to do this, then you'll have several tasks: First, locate the missing disciples and find out if there are more. Second, find the reason behind the kidnappings and all the details of how it was done. Third, uncover all the demonic sects partaking in the operation and reveal their larger plan.”

”I understand.” Jing Yi nodded. He didn't understand why he of all people had been chosen for this mission but he would gladly take it. This was his chance to prove himself, his chance to do something for the sect, his chance to become a powerful cultivator and someone that could stand equally next to Qiu Ling.

Jing Yi took a quick glance at Qiu Ling who was frowning deeply. He knew Qiu Ling wouldn't like it but he felt like it was the right choice. ”Then, when should I depart, Sect Master?”

”It's better if it is as soon as possible. I have already organized everything in the hope that you'd agree. If you want to, you can leave today.”

”One moment!” Qiu Ling finally couldn't take it any longer. ”What about our wedding?”

Jing Yi lowered his gaze. He had dreaded that question the moment he heard what the mission was about. It would obviously not been done in a few days.

Yuchi Bing Xia saw that Jing Yi didn't want to answer the question and hurried to his aid. ”Disciple Qiu, you see … It's not really appropriate for someone of your status to marry someone from the outer sect.”

”Screw that!” Qiu Ling leaped to his feet, clenched his fists and faced Zhangsun Xun Yi. ”You said it would be alright as long as he reached the root stage in a year!”

The Grandmaster unhurriedly sipped his tea, infuriating his disciple even further.