System's Super Sect-Chapter 571 - 568. Promise

"Is this the third time she’s gone crazy?"

Wen Ping mumbled to himself and then walked up to Bainian Xiang.

Wen Ping asked, "Is there a grudge?"

Bainian Xiang looked up, and her expression slowly recovered from being scared out of her wits. A sudden sense of security surged when she saw Wen Ping. She didn’t know why, but when Wen Ping stood firmly in front of her, she got a sense of security similar to that when she stood behind her father.

With this sense of security, Bainian Xiang looked much better. After Wen Ping asked, she slowly and thoughtfully shook her head before saying, "He’s a very annoying and unlikable person. I’ve seen him a few times before, but I’ve never provoked him."

Back then, no matter how Xia Jin belittled her or provoked her in public, she remembered that she hadn’t said a word and endured it.

Because she knew, she couldn’t afford to provoke!

Xia Jin was far stronger than her.

He was a rising star in the Heaven and Earth Lake rankings, a highly regarded prodigy. She was only in the Lower Profound Realm, albeit with decent talent, but was far inferior to Xia Jin. At her age, he was already in the Upper Profound Realm and now might be close to the Half-Step Divine Profound.

Listening to this, Wen Ping nodded and didn’t continue to ask, "There might be other reasons, in short, he must have a motive for acting this way. But don’t worry, the Immortal Sect is very safe; he won’t have a second chance to get into the Immortal Sect."

Bainian Xiang nodded and said, "Thank you, Sect Leader."

"You all go eat first, I’ll come later." Wen Ping said and then turned to walk down the Thousand Layers.

When Yang Lele and the others took Bainian Xiang back to the kitchen, Wen Ping quickly descended to the bottom of the Thousand Layers with a single step and then headed towards the place where Luan Yue and the three kept charging into the Maze Array. On the way, he encountered Huan Cheng, who inquired, and Wen Ping simply replied that the talks hadn’t gone well.

Huan Cheng believed this answer; if one really claimed that they had sorted things out in one go, it would seem fake. Anyway, Wen Ping didn’t conflict with the other party, which was for the best. Whether future talks would be successful was another matter. After handling Huan Cheng, Wen Ping continued to the other side of Yunlan Mountain, just in time to run into the three Luan Yue, who had just been transported out by the Maze Array. The three were about to rush in again but were stopped by Wen Ping.

The three of Luan Yue, seeing they hadn’t startled the Red-eyed Giant Ape, but instead startled the Sect Leader Wen Ping, explained nervously.

For if they didn’t explain, Wen Ping might mistake them for enemies, which they couldn’t bear the wrath of the Immortal Sect.

Luan Yue quickly said, "Sect Leader Wen, we didn’t mean to; we indeed have urgent matters to see you. We had to keep charging through the Maze Array."

Wen Ping looked at the three kneeling with an apologetic expression on one knee and thought to himself if they really didn’t care about their lives, couldn’t they choose another way? However, he wasn’t naive to think he couldn’t see the reasons behind their reckless actions. Would they behave madly for no reason?

The answer was certainly not.

The three were not foolish; with cultivation till today, they must have their own thoughts and ways of dealing with matters.

But since all three chose the same silly method, Wen Ping suddenly became curious about the real reasons behind their actions.

"Speak your business."

Luan Yue continued, "Sect Leader Wen, please ensure our lady’s safety. Those who came up the mountain earlier are part of Xia Ji’s faction, who are mortal enemies with our Hidden Dragon Sect. Now, seeing Miss Bainian Xiang here, they might act directly to capture her and use her to threaten the Sect Leader."

Wen Ping asked, "Xia Family?"

Luan Yue explained, "A force comparable to our Hidden Dragon Sect, stronger than the Dragon God Sect, and has waged war with our Hidden Dragon Sect for centuries."

Wen Ping nodded in understanding, but he wasn’t interested in such conflicts between great powers, so he didn’t ask further and straightforwardly replied, "Even without your saying, the Immortal Sect will protect Bainian Xiang. Just leave, don’t endlessly charge the Maze Array."

"With those words from Sect Leader Wen, we are much more at ease." Upon receiving Wen Ping’s response, Luan Yue slowly revealed a trace of smile. She believed that if the Immortal Sect could destroy the Dragon God Sect, they should be able to protect Bainian Xiang under the Silver Level Chief unless unexpected situations occurred.

Thinking of Situ Xiuneng, although still a bit worried, her concerns were somewhat alleviated after receiving Wen Ping’s assurance.

As she attempted to speak again, Wen Ping interrupted her directly, "If someone wants to harm Bainian Xiang, I will kill them directly."

This statement was like a strong booster shot, suddenly piercing the hearts of the three.

It steadied their emotions!

If someone else said this, it might seem perfunctory, like boasting, but when Wen Ping said it, they trusted it!

They wanted to express gratitude again, but Wen Ping was already preparing to leave. Luan Yue and the three didn’t continue speaking, turning to head in the opposite direction from the way they came. They didn’t dare to head to the Thousand Layers to see if the Pegasus convoy had left the Immortal Sect, just thinking of hiding far away, contemplating staying near the city edge in the meantime.

...

During the day, the streets remained bustling nonstop, and the Pegasus-drawn carriages passed through the center of the street. Whether chatting or shopping, people gave way quickly. Those who didn’t react in time were startled by the Pegasi, sitting on the road unable to recover for a long time, muttering curses continuously as the convoy moved away.

A person similar to these startled passers-by was Xia Jin. After being pulled back to the inn by Situ Xiuneng, his heart was filled with frustration. Because such a great opportunity was lost, it was truly a pity. For centuries, the Xia Family and Hidden Dragon Sect had never caught such a break.

Many times, Xia Ji tried to capture Bainian Xiang, but Bainian Xiang was always well-protected. Later, she disappeared directly, making such chances even rarer.

But Situ Xiuneng was ultimately his master, and even though he had a temper, he couldn’t show it, so he could only pretend as if nothing had happened while pondering how to seize this opportunity.

Opportunities don’t come every year!

Once missed, who knows how many years it’ll be before another chance arises.

As he leaned by the window deep in thought, a voice rang not far away, "Young Master Xia, what’s wrong?"

The speaker was a bald man with a greasy smile, wearing a black gold robe. From his demeanor, he wasn’t one suited to wearing a fawning expression, as neither his face nor his figure had the qualities of a servant. Therefore, the ingratiating look appeared somewhat awkward.

Xia Jin turned his head and replied, "Senior Lu."

This Lu Ming was Situ Xiuneng’s right-hand man and held a significant position within the Hundred Sects Alliance.

But this Lu Ming also wanted support from the Xia Family, so whenever they met, Lu Ming always carried a fawning stance, and Xia Jin was accustomed to it.

Lu Ming maintained his ingratiating demeanor and then said, "Lord Situ has matters to discuss with you; he wants you to see him in his room quickly."

Xia Jin nodded and smiled in response.

His heart began to wonder.

Why did Master suddenly summon him, for what reason?