Chapter 373: I’m Afraid I Cannot Accept It

“Brother Lin, why isn’t Sister Qinger back yet?”

On an outer Peak, Yaya tugged at Lin Xun’s sleeve.

“Don’t worry.” Lin Xun hugged Yaya. “Sister Qinger will be back soon.”

“Oh, okay~” Yaya nodded.

Actually, Lin Xun was also a little puzzled.

Because Qinger had indeed been gone for quite a while.

Moreover, the Disciple Selection Assembly was about to begin; even if it was to catch up, it should be after she had joined the Sect.

What could be so important that Qinger was called out at this time?

Just as Lin Xun was feeling a bit confused, suddenly, the discussions around him ceased, and everyone looked towards the sky.

Lin Xun looked up and saw a purple glow, like a bridge, spanning across the sky.

As if because of this purple glow, the entire sky seemed to be dyed a light purple.

A woman in a long purple dress with a light veil over her face stepped onto the purple glow, walking slowly.

Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her long dress trailed behind her, like a goddess of this realm.

Her face was unseen, but her tall and graceful figure was already stunning.

Jiang Qingshang.

At the same time, these three words appeared in everyone’s minds.

Although most of them were just about to enter the Sect and were ordinary people before this.

At this moment, they all guessed the identity of this Fairy.

Because Jiang Qingshang was simply too famous.

Even among the common folk, the legend of the “Zilin Fairy” circulated.

“Is Her Highness the Saintess looking at me?”

“No, Her Highness the Saintess is clearly looking at me!”

“Stop dreaming, she’s looking at me!”

“No, no, no, she’s looking at me…”

The purple-dressed woman glanced down, causing the people around Lin Xun to blush with excitement.

After all, many storybooks and novels wrote about seemingly ordinary newly initiated Cultivators gaining the favor of a Sect Saintess.

And then, they would embark on the Peak of their lives.

But Lin Xun knew that Jiang Qingshang had actually been looking at him.

Perhaps it was because he was Qinger’s husband that she took an extra glance at him?

No need to care.

In the sky at the end of the purple glow, the Hall Masters, Peak Masters, and various Elders and Consecrators of Zilin Holy Land all bowed in greeting, welcoming the arrival of Her Highness the Saintess.

Seeing those high and mighty, immortal-like deities bowing to a young girl, many people’s hearts trembled.

One, they admired the grace of the Zilin Saintess even more.

Two, they fantasized that if they embarked on the path of cultivation, would countless immortal-like old deities also be so respectful towards them in the future?

But all of this appeared very calm in Lin Xun’s eyes, as if he had long been accustomed to it.

Because in the Ten Thousand Demon Sect, when those Elders saw Lin Xun, they bowed so low they almost shoved their heads into their crotches.

In the sky, Jiang Qingshang turned around and scanned the several thousand people who had passed the trial.

“Congratulations to everyone for passing the Zilin Holy Land’s entrance selection.”

The girl’s voice, like a clear spring, echoed through the mountain Peaks.

Clean, crisp, yet so cold that it made people dare not approach.

“From now on, all of you are Cultivators of the Zilin Holy Land.

Next, the Hall Masters and Peak Masters of each hall and Peak, as well as the Elders and Consecrators, will communicate with you all.

If you are not selected, you may choose to enter the Outer Sect.

However, even if you enter the Outer Sect, there is an annual assessment opportunity to enter the Inner Sect.

The immortal path is long; please adhere to the Holy Land’s rules, cultivate diligently, and maintain your original Heart-Nature.”

As soon as Jiang Qingshang finished speaking, the Elders of the various halls and Peaks could no longer hold back and flew towards Lin Xun’s direction.

They were, of course, not rushing towards Lin Xun, but towards Yaya.

For them, no matter what, they had to ‘abduct’ this little Yao Race girl with a Heavenly Spiritual Root to their own mountain Peak.

The future prosperity of their mountain Peak’s prestige would depend on her!

But before they could get close, a Sword Qi descended from the sky.

The old men rushing towards Yaya were startled and all dodged.

Immediately after, a purple glow extended from under Jiang Qingshang’s feet to Lin Xun’s side.

The Elders of Zilin Holy Land were all stunned.

Qu Ke, behind Jiang Qingshang, also sighed.

Under the gaze of thousands of people, the Zilin Saintess took a step, her purple cloud-patterned embroidered shoes treading on the purple glow.

Step by step.

Each time the Zilin Saintess took a step, a portion of the purple glow behind her disappeared.

When the purple glow dissipated into countless specks of light in the air, the Zilin Saintess was already standing in front of Lin Xun.

“No way!”

A bold idea suddenly emerged in the hearts of the old men.

Could it be that Her Highness the Saintess wants to take this little demon as her disciple?

Although this little demon has an A-grade Heavenly Spiritual Root, the problem is that Saintess Peak is very special.

Even though Zilin Holy Land teaches without discrimination.

But given the tense relationship between the Demon Race World and the Myriad Laws World.

Plus, Zilin Holy Land is one of the Nine Great Holy Lands.

If a little demon were to become the successor of Zilin Holy Land, the entire world would probably be in an uproar.

Because of this, they felt they could contend for this little girl.

Otherwise, if it were a Human Race Heavenly Spiritual Root, and a little girl at that, there would be no need to think; she would definitely belong to Saintess Peak.

But just as everyone was incredibly shocked, thinking this couldn’t possibly happen, from beneath the veil, the young girl’s lips parted slightly:

“This Young Master and this little girl, come to my Saintess Peak.”

Jiang Qingshang’s voice wasn’t loud, but everyone around, as well as the Elders of Zilin Holy Land, could hear it!

And Jiang Qingshang seemed to be speaking to Lin Xun, but she was actually speaking to her Maidservant beside her.

Moreover, Jiang Qingshang’s tone was firm, leaving no room for refusal.

After she finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

Not to mention these Elders, even the Maidservant behind Jiang Qingshang was stunned.

What did Her Highness the Saintess just say?

Let this little girl come to Saintess Peak? And this man?

Did I mishear?

Or am I dreaming?

If Her Highness the Saintess disregarded the barrier between humans and demons, only looking at Heart-Nature and talent, it wouldn’t be incomprehensible for her to forcefully bring this little Yao Race girl to Saintess Peak.

But how could Her Highness the Saintess allow a man to enter Saintess Peak!

Moreover, Saintess Peak has been exclusively for women for thousands of years.

Not to mention this man’s mediocre talent.

This…

“What, didn’t you hear me?”

The Maidservant beside her didn’t respond, so Jiang Qingshang spoke again,

“Y-yes.”

Although she didn’t know what was happening, Her Highness the Saintess’s command could not be defied.

Her Highness must have her reasons for doing this.

Presumably.

“Report to Saintess Peak later.”

Jiang Qingshang gave Lin Xun a “cold” glance, then turned and left.

“Wait!”

Just as Jiang Qingshang was about to leave, Lin Xun finally reacted first.

“What is it?” Jiang Qingshang turned around.

Lin Xun’s brow twitched slightly, and he bowed respectfully:

“Her Highness the Saintess’s kindness, I appreciate it, but I’m afraid I cannot accept it.”