Chapter 918: The Calm of the Strong

In the West, Yan Yuezhi walked out into a courtyard at the Astronomical Academy. She gazed at the sky.

Bright moonlight spilled over the academy.

After the trade phase, everyone briefly discussed the recent events.

There was nothing special in the West from last time, and there were no special messages from the East or North.

Many people overseas were restless due to the chaotic sea.

Many events occurred in the South. It was mostly related to the Heavenly Note Sect.

There were also the matters of Gu Changsheng, and the backward flow of the Abyssal Sea since the Twelve Heavenly Kings were ascending to immortality.

Unfortunately, it was almost impossible for the Twelve Heavenly Kings to become immortals.

Many things that ordinary people could never get answers to in their lifetime could be known just by sitting at the gathering.

The power of the stone tablet was evident.

Yan Yuezhi shook her head and walked outside.

Soon, she left the Astronomical Academy and headed toward the Dive Rotation Sect.

Ten days later, Yan Yuezhi stood in front of the Divine Rotation Sect.

She had someone announce her arrival.

Soon, an elder came out. When he saw Yan Yuezhi, his face turned pale.

The people from their sect had seen the incident at the Mountain River Valley Sect.

If she sought revenge, it would have a huge impact on their sect.

Normally, they wouldn’t worry too much, but Yan Yuezhi had been frightening.

They were terrified of her.

Back then, she had said she would destroy every sect that interfered with what she had to do.

Although she came alone this time, they didn’t want to take any chances.

“Miss Yan, please come in,” Nangong Guangjiu warmly said.

Yan Yuezhi nodded politely. “Thank you, fellow disciple.”

They went to the guest area, and Nangong Guangjiu brewed a pot of September Spring.

As September Spring tea had entered a ten-year hiatus, having a pot was extremely rare. It showed his sincerity when he offered it.

Yan Yuezhi looked at the sea without much thought. “Disciples Nangong, can you handle the matters of your sect?”

“Of course, the head should have come out to talk to you, but due to the previous attack from the undead, he is currently injured and indisposed,” Nangong Guangjiu said apologetically.

He hoped that his sincerity would avoid any conflict.

After all, the Astronomical Academy was an immortal sect, and they couldn’t afford to make things look bad.

Unless their sect wanted animosity with the Astronomical Academy, he had to be very careful.

“That’s fine,” Yan Yuezhi said seriously, “I’m here this time to talk with your esteemed sect. I remember there were people from the Divine Rotation Sect back in the Mountain River Valley Sect.”

Nangong Guangjiu was surprised and worried. Still, he said, “Indeed, we had our people there, but that was an individual action, unrelated to our sect. They were sent to the Cliff of Reflection a while ago. I hope that is okay.”

Yan Yuezhi nodded. “That’s good to hear. I heard that you have Nine Rain Tea Leaves here. Is that true?”

“Well…” Nangong Guangjiu hesitated.

“It seems not. In that case, let’s talk about the person who attacked me back then.” Yan Yuezhi placed the teacup down on the table.

“Yes,” Nangong Guangjiu quickly said, “We do have Nine Rain Tea Leaves here. I’ll have someone fetch it.”

“I’ll go myself.” Yan Yuezhi stood up.

“That is…”

“Inconvenient? If it’s inconvenient, let’s talk about the Cliff of Reflection.”

“No, it’s perfectly alright. Please follow me,” Nangong Guangjiu said. If she was here for the Nine Rain Tea Leaves, he would give it to her.

As long as they gave her what she wanted, there would be no problem.

But if they failed to make her happy, it would be disastrous.

When he thought of the people who had rushed to attack her that time, he felt a bit angry. Why risk it with the Astronomical Academy?

Wouldn’t it be better to retreat? Why would they force this person to take out the Astronomical Scroll?

Yan Yuezhi walked to the back led by Nangong Guangjiu.

The further back they went, the more she frowned.

The spiritual energy gradually diminished, and the place became increasingly harsh.

Was this place suitable for cultivation?

Maintaining one’s cultivation in a place like this was admirable.

“The environment here may be poor, but it is very suitable for tempering the mind,” Nangong Guangjiu said.

Yan Yuezhi nodded.

She didn’t say anything. She just wanted to find the tea and the people associated with it.

After a while, they arrived at the front of a small hill.

There was a thatched cottage there, and in front of the cottage was a small tea tree with a hint of spiritual energy.

“This is the Nine Rain Tea,” Nangong Guangjiu said as he landed in front of the tea tree.

But as soon as they landed, a person rushed out and stood in front of the tea leaves.

It was a little boy.

Yan Yuezhi glanced at him.

The boy looked to be only about ten years old. But that was only on the surface. He must be much older.

It was apparent that there was some problem with him.

What was even more surprising was that the boy’s hands and feet were chained. It almost blended into his flesh.

He might have been wearing them since he was a child.

Not long after, a middle-aged woman came out of the house.

Her hair was neatly tied up, and her complexion was pale.

Her hands and feet were also bound with iron chains.

“Elder Nangong, you cannot touch this tea tree,” she said.

“In the past, I couldn’t touch it because the head ordered so. Now, you have no choice but to give it to me,” Nangong Guangjiu said coldly. Then, he looked at Yan Yuezhi and smiled. “Miss Yan can have as much as she wants.”

“Is this tea very special?” Yan Yuezhi asked.

“It wasn’t special before, but the tea is irrigated with her own cultivation now. Plucking a leaf would take away a portion of her power. Of course, if she refuses, the tea cannot be preserved.” Nangong Guangjiu turned and looked at the little boy.

The boy glared at him.

Then…

Boom!

The little boy was sent flying, and immediately, a force enveloped him.

It seemed like it would be the end for him.

“Will you give the tea or not?” Nangong Guangjiu asked the woman.

His eyes showed murderous intent.

If she said no, he would strike.

The woman was shocked. The head had promised not to target them.

“Mama!” The painful cry of the little boy echoed.

The woman seemed to wake up from her shock. She looked conflicted.

Under Nangong Guangjiu’s threat, she yielded. “I’ll give it to you. Please…”

“Start with a box,” Yan Yuezhi said calmly.

In a short while, a box of tea was handed over to Yan Yuezhi. At that moment, the woman’s face became even paler.

Nangong Guangjiu no longer paid attention to the woman but asked Yan Yuezhi if she needed anything else.

“There is indeed one more thing,” Yan Yuezhi looked at the woman and the little boy. “Her and him, and… that. I want to take them away.”

That’s what she wanted.

“That is…” Nangong Guangjiu hesitated.

Yan Yuezhi took out the Astronomical Scroll. “Is it difficult for you to decide, Elder Nangong?”

Nangong Guangjiu smiled bitterly when he saw the scroll. “Not difficult at all. Take them away, and about what happened before…”

“Before?” Yan Yuezhi was puzzled. “Did we have any conflicts before?”

“No… none at all,” Nangong Guangjiu smiled and said, “Miss, you must be mistaken. Our sect has never caused trouble for you, nor will we interfere with your affairs. It’s getting late now. It’s better to take them and leave soon.”

In a short while, Yan Yuezhi left with the people and the tree.

Nangong Guangjiu watched them leave.

At that moment, a middle-aged man appeared beside Nangong Guangjiu and sighed. “Who could it be to involve the Astronomical Academy in this way? Are they doing this for someone else? Is that person really worth so much?”

“Let’s just leave it at that.” Nangong Guangjiu also sighed. “It is said that Yan Yuezhi has a very high status in the Astronomical Academy. After she became an immortal, the people in the academy valued her greatly. If she wants someone, we have no choice.”

The two did not speak further and turned to leave.