Chapter 217 - The One And Only (1/2)

Jing Yi followed the disciple around the cave, through the tunnels and finally a large staircase up onto the hillside. It turned out that the Hei Dian Sect was indeed completely different from the Yun Zou Sect.

There was no clear-cut distinction between a place for the outer sect and one for the inner sect. In fact, there wasn't even something like an inner and an outer sect.

The disciple pointed toward an estate on the other side of the chasm. ”Jing Yi, look over there. That's the Grandmaster's palace.”

”Grandmaster Shen?” Jing Yi was a little taken aback. That should be where Qiu Ling was right now. Had they already found out? He couldn't help but gaze over a little longer. Even if they found out, Qiu Ling should be alright, shouldn't he? He was such a talented cultivator and even a practitioner, too. There shouldn't be many people that could hurt him.

Then again, it was an Elder that had taken him away and the one they had gone to see was the Hei Dian Sect's Grandmaster, the most powerful individual in the demonic faction. Most likely even Qiu Ling's Master, Grandmaster Zhangsun, would have difficulties defeating him. In fact, he might not even be able to defeat him. So Qiu Ling as his disciple … Wouldn't he be in grave danger if the Grandmaster attacked him?

”Eh, Jing He, what is it? You're looking a bit pale.” The disciple grabbed his shoulder and pulled Jing Yi out of his thoughts.

”Ah, I'm sorry, Senior Martial Brother Niu, I … I was lost in thought for a moment.”

”You certainly have another question!” Niu Hai beamed. This cute Junior Martial Brother hadn't spoken much up until now but when he said something it was generally a question. Most likely, he just liked listening to him. Mn, he probably thinks I'm really smart. I'll show him a bit more of my wisdom! ”What do you want to know?”

”Mn, I've heard a bit about Grandmaster Shen. Is he really like the people say?” He didn't know anything other than the fact that he was really strong, though. He just hoped Niu Hai would continue to prattle on and provide him with some useful information.

Niu Hai's face twitched. ”You mean handsome?” He finally let go of Jing Yi's shoulder and looked at the estate with an accusing gaze. How should disciples like him ever find their respective other half when all these cute Junior Martial Brothers only cared for the legendary Grandmaster? ”I guess he is. But there's no use in talking about that. He's already married for a long time now and he's very much in love with his wife.”

”Oh?” Jing Yi perked up. This didn't seem useful for his mission but knowing more about the Grandmaster that might be the mastermind behind this conspiracy might help in the end.

”Mn.” Niu Hai nodded.

”Then what do you know about her?”

Niu Hai perked up. Could it be Jing He wasn't actually interested in the Grandmaster? ”Well … There isn't much to say. Just like the Grandmaster, she likes to keep to herself. She's rumored to be a beauty, though, and a talented cultivator. Oh, speaking about that, you might have heard about her. She was pretty famous back then before she married the Grandmaster.”