Ch. 91 - Arrival At Sunshine Village

After receiving Baili Xiao’s orders, Xue Qianxue immediately set off for Sunshine Village.

According to Baili Xiao’s plan, she had to relocate Chu Yang to a safe place before Xu Zimo returned from Sacred Spring Sect.

Meanwhile, Grand Elder Fanyun led several disciples back to the Immortal Spirit Sect riding the great Blue Luan Birds.

The death of the Saintess and the loss of Wind Ancestor’s legacy enraged the entire Immortal Spirit Sect. Their Grand Grand Elder, Xianyun, personally came out of seclusion to handle the matter.

The sect mobilized its full power across the Western Region, searching for a village named Sunshine and a young man named Chu Yang.

Even small sects affiliated with the Immortal Spirit Sect joined in, eager to help. For them, this was a golden opportunity, if they could assist the sect, they might build a closer relationship and benefit from it in the future.

Within just half a day, dozens of people and villages named “Chu Yang” or “Sunshine” were identified and investigated, with Grand Elder Xianyun personally questioning them.

…

Following Baili Xiao’s instructions, Xue Qianxue arrived at Sunshine Village, where she found Coach Mo.

“He left?” Xue Qianxue asked, surprised.

“Yes,” Coach Mo nodded. “After Xiao’er left, Chu Yang’s cultivation improved rapidly. I recommended him to a friend of mine at the military camp in Profound Origin City. I don’t know how he’s doing now.”

Then he asked, “How is Xiao’er doing at the True Martial Sacred Ground?”

“She’s doing well,” Xue Qianxue replied. After a moment’s thought, she said, “If anyone comes asking about Chu Yang, just say you don’t know. Don’t reveal anything about his whereabouts.”

Coach Mo gave her a serious look. He had worked in Profound Origin City’s garrison when he was young, he’d seen his share of political schemes and power plays. The world had always been messy.

He nodded. “I understand. I’m just a small village coach. What could I possibly know?”

“Good.” Xue Qianxue thanked him and was about to leave,

When suddenly, a powerful pressure enveloped the entire village.

She looked up to see several massive Blue Luan Birds blotting out the sky. The spiritual pressure from these fifth-tier beasts shook the air itself.

Atop the Blue Luans stood Grand Elder Xianyun and Grand Elder Fanyun, dressed in flowing purple robes, cold expressions on their faces.

Beside them was a man wearing a white-and-blue striped robe.

“Grand Elder Xianyun, that should be Sunshine Village ahead, but I’m not sure if it’s the one you’re looking for. I’ll go down and ask around,” the man said obsequiously.

His name was Shen Qiu, the leader of a small sect near Sunshine Village, not even a third-rate force.

Earlier that day, he had seen the Immortal Spirit Sect’s bulletin about Chu Yang. Though he didn’t know Chu Yang personally, there was indeed a village named Sunshine nearby.

He immediately realized this was his chance.

If he could help the Immortal Spirit Sect, even if he couldn’t share their riches, a single bowl of leftover soup would be a blessing.

He reported the lead, not expecting that Grand Elder Xianyun herself would come to investigate. Their response far exceeded his expectations.

…

Shen Qiu leapt from the Blue Luan and landed near Xue Qianxue and Coach Mo.

“Excuse me,” Shen Qiu said with a smile, “but is there a young man named Chu Yang in this village?”

“Who are you?” Xue Qianxue asked warily.

“I’m Chu Yang’s master, the head of Little Sword Sect just outside the village,” Shen Qiu lied, still smiling. “He’s a new disciple of mine, very talented. I wanted to train him well, but he disappeared recently.

He mentioned once that his hometown was Sunshine Village. There are many Sunshine Villages in the Western Region, but I thought I’d try asking here.”

“He joined Little Sword Sect?” Xue Qianxue blurted out, surprised.

“Oh? You know him?” Shen Qiu’s eyes lit up.

“We don’t,” Coach Mo quickly interjected.

He did know of Little Sword Sect, a nearby sect whose strongest members were only at the Desolate Meridian Realm. But the Blue Luans above them far exceeded that level.

Coach Mo wasn’t stupid. He knew something was off.

Xue Qianxue realized she had made a mistake and kept quiet.

“No need to deny it. I already heard you,” Shen Qiu said, still smiling. “Besides, I’m not here to cause trouble.”

“You misheard,” Coach Mo said firmly. “We really don’t know any Chu Yang.”

Shen Qiu stared at them for a moment, then flew back up to the Blue Luan.

“Well?” Grand Elder Fanyun asked.

“These villagers are cautious,” Shen Qiu said. “But I’m quite certain there is a boy named Chu Yang here. I just don’t know if he’s the one you’re looking for.”

“That’s enough,” Grand Elder Xianyun replied coldly.

There might be many “Chu Yangs” in the Western Region. Many “Sunshine Villages” too.

But someone named Chu Yang from Sunshine Village? That combination made this one extremely likely.

…

Grand Elder Xianyun and the others descended from the sky, their powerful aura blanketing the entire village. Looking down on them all, she said coldly:

“You have fifteen minutes to tell us where Chu Yang is. Otherwise, ”

She paused. Then her voice turned icy.

“Massacre the village.”

“Who are you people?” Coach Mo gathered his courage and stepped forward. “What has Sunshine Village ever done to deserve this?”

Grand Elder Xianyun gave him a single glance, one that froze his soul.

Her gaze was like a divine being looking at an ant. Coach Mo felt like he couldn’t even breathe. He was suffocating under her pressure.

“I’m a disciple of the True Martial Sacred Ground. Who are you?” Xue Qianxue quickly stepped forward, hoping her identity might help.

Grand Elder Xianyun’s brow furrowed slightly. She glanced at Xue Qianxue and replied coldly:

“Since when do we need True Martial Sacred Ground’s permission to destroy a village?”

To her, it didn’t matter if this village was the one they were looking for or not.

Better to kill a thousand by mistake than to let one escape.

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