The Zhou Clan did things thoughtfully and even provided an honor guard of cavalry for Elder Mo and his guests. It wasn’t really necessary as nobody would dare think of causing trouble so close to the immortal valley. However, it was symbolic and a matter of reputation and respect. If the ordinary mortal citizens of the land saw this procession, they would instantly recognize it. This was a symbol of Ten Thousand Flower Valley’s power and status. Zhou Ziyun understood that such things needed to be displayed for everyone to see.
The convoy made the trip along the Dragon River on well-maintained gravel roads. Special care was made for this vital pathway between the sect and the teleportation array in Thousand Flower Town. It did not take long and they were soon in Dragon River Town, the last stop for common people. No one except people of the sect and those given specific permission were allowed past this point.
The town had not really grown much from its initial size. The sect was still small and did not need much to maintain. Most of the residents were families of servants and female guards that served inside the sect.
Chen Wentian, as Chen Mo, made everyone get off the carriages. Bei Yingluo and her family gathered around him with bright and eager faces.
“Ahem… This is Dragon River Town.” He said, “Yingluo will live in the sect for her training but you all can live here. She can come visit when she has time.”
He turned to Bei Rongyin, the mother. “The sect master is extremely happy to receive Yingluo as his disciple. As a symbol of his gratitude, here.”
He gestured to some of the Zhou Clan people who came forward with a small treasure chest. They arrived in front of Bei Rongyin and opened it to reveal a glittering mountain of money.
“Ten thousand taels of gold. It’s yours and your clan members. Zhou Futing, house them in the inn for now and have a new mansion built for them.”
“Yes, Elder Mo!”
This Zhou Clan person was the mayor of the town.“Immortal Elder…” Bei Yingluo’s mother spoke, “Thank you.”
“Thank you, immortal!”
The other women also thanked him in earnest. He happily received their graciousness for a while and finally sent them on their way. Bei Yingluo watched them leave with the mayor with sad eyes.
“The sect is only a short horse ride away. You’ll be able to see them often.” He reminded her gently.
“Mmmm.” She nodded.
“Good, let’s go. Your master is expecting you, as well as your eager senior sisters.”
“Really?”
He replied by simply hugging her waist and they took off into the air.
They went low and slow, following the river up through the mouth of the valley. The green forests eventually opened to fields that were cleared to cultivate flowers as well as precious herbs. The river got narrower and narrower until vast mountains appeared. At the foot of the hills, they descended to a manor that was nestled within the fields and trees.
They landed in the main courtyard. Right in front of the main hall was a man with a familiar face.
Bei Yingluo stared at this person in surprise. He looked exactly like Elder Mo! It was not a simple similarity. Their features, their stature, and their presence were exactly the same. The only difference was the pure blue flame that danced around this man’s body that was dangerous yet beautiful.
“Wha…” She looked towards Elder Mo for help only to find that he was no longer there.
Instead of a man, there was an ink-black fox the size of a large dog. If it were not for the shiny eyes, it would have been like staring into a dark fox-shaped pit.
“Don’t be afraid, Yingluo.” Chen Wentian said.
“What is going on?” She asked.
“I was just teasing you a little.” He chuckled, “Look at Chen Mo again.”
She watched in astonishment as Chen Mo morphed into his human and back several times.
“Chen Mo is my shadow fox. An immortal origin beast. You know what that is, right?”
Bei Yingluo nodded slowly.
“Good, everything he has seen and done was by my will. He accepted you as my disciple because I wanted you as my disciple.”
“I… I…”
He reached forward and took her hand, “Everything will become clearer with time. Come, let’s not keep the others waiting.”
He pulled her into the main hall where his disciples were waiting. The ten of them stood in two lines, one on each side of the sect master’s seat. For this occasion, they wore their best outfits. It was like each one was trying to outshine the others. There were plenty of silk sashes around narrow waists, many dress tops that pushed and squeezed breasts together for maximum cleavage, flawless makeup, and elegant hair and jewels that would not be out of place in a royal palace.
Each disciple was never short of money and they were not afraid to spend it on themselves!
Bei Yingluo was shocked silly by this dazzling array of beauty. Each of them could shake kingdoms and empires. And yet they were all disciples of one immortal…
Chen Wentian took his spot at the front and turned to face his disciples with a bright smile.
“Today is a good day. We have many things to celebrate. First things first, we have a new member and we should not keep her waiting. Bei Yingluo!”
“Yes!”
“Maiden Bei Yingluo. I, Immortal Blue Dragon Chen Wentian, wish to take you as my disciple. Do you accept?”
Bei Yingluo fell to her knees and bowed to the ground. “I accept. Disciple accepts!”
“Great! I’m glad. I really happy to finally have you!”
“Thank you, master.”
“I still have to prepare some gifts as I am a bit short-handed at the moment.” He said. “So please be patient and look forward to it in the future.”
It was the truth. He had no spatial bag to give and no immortal items either. Both needed time to gather materials and even more time to craft.
“I will give this. This your sect badge. All members of the sect have one. They contain my spiritual energy and cannot be copied. Most major mortal powers in the province and nearby will recognize it.”
He handed over a red badge, “It is the symbol of a chamomile, carved into ruby. It symbolizes power, innate strength, and energy in adversity.”
“Thank you, master.”
“Great! You are my eleventh disciple. Let’s meet your senior sisters.”
Lin Qingcheng walked forward and bowed. “Sister Yingluo, I am Lin Qingcheng, first disciple. Welcome to the sect!”
“Junior greets senior sister!” Bei Yingluo bowed as well.
Next was Zhou Ziyun, then Wu Qianyu. They went in order of seniority, not strength. Jasmine was left pouting at the end of the line and she was even forced to introduce herself as the ninth disciple instead of first elder.
It was Chen Wentian’s petty punishment for being left sexually frustrated that night and for her continuously rejecting his advances afterward.
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