A Journey Against the World
Chapter 142

"Well, in no time at all, Brother Shua is already famous. It didn't even take until the afternoon, the people here turned out to be very quick to spread gossip." Whether it was praise or insults, Xingxing did not seem to care about the meaning of his words. He was very happy that Shua Xie could put Diqiu to shame in the face of many people.

Yes, even though news of him had already spread in the Kunlun sect, Shua Xie could still be calm even though he knew this news would definitely have a bad impact on him. Not only would he have many outer disciple enemies or inner disciples, he would also be the center of attention of the Elders. But it was also good that if it was like this, if the Elders paid great attention to it it was not that easy for Shua Xie to grab attention they would immediately enter it into an inner disciple.

'I am definitely the center of attention at the moment. It should not be long before the disciples will come to me, whether their intention is to look for trouble or make friends, Shua Xie said in his heart.

Not wrong guessing, a few seconds after he guessed the sound of knocking on the door from the outside. Shua Xie and Xingxing's gaze was instantly fixed on that door.

'Is this right?' Shua Xie was surprised to have just guessed that his guess had instantly become a reality. Shua Xie got up and walked towards the door followed by Xingxing from behind.

"Maybe those people are very curious about you, Brother Shua? Until they came to our dormitory, I didn't expect you to be this popular," said Xingxing, who was more or less harassing Shua Xie.

Shua Xie did not care about Xingxing's speech, it was also useless for him to serve it more and more will only waste his time. Shua Xie held the doorknob and opened it quickly.

"Chairman Jiang Liang, you finally came too." Shua Xie carved out a thin smile, thinking that there were disciples who wanted to look for trouble with him, turned out to be wrong.

Jiang Liang replied to Shua Xie's smile, "It's only been some time that we parted ways that you've already caused an uproar in the Kunlun sect." Jiang Liang's eyes glanced behind Shua Xie, when he saw the little girl standing there Jiang Liang instantly came to a realization, "Ah, I forgot Princess Xingxing's presence. Sorry for my disrespect, Princess." Jiang Liang immediately bowed in respect.

"Come, Elder Jiang doesn't need to be so respectful. I came here to practice being strong, not wanting any respect from the Elders," Xingxing replied. He had been a little astonished since he had registered himself to this sect almost every time he met the Elders of their sect always paying their respects to him. The attitude of the Elders made Xingxing feel uncomfortable.

"Eh? That's." Jiang Liang was puzzled, Xingxing asked Jiang Liang to be casual to him, yet how could an Elder from this not-so-famous sect be so ordinary to the son of the Wind Country Emperor. Isn't it the same as Jiang Liang disrespecting the leader of his country?

Shua Xie also felt the same way as Jiang Liang, it was very strange they found a Princess like Xingxing. Usually nobles always wanted to be respected at all times, but Xingxing did not want to be famous for her status.

'Chairman Jiang don't worry, just follow what he says.' Shua Xie sent a voice message over telepathically.

Jiang Liang was a little jolted, he had just received a telepathic message, as far as he knew not all Cultivators could perform this technique because this technique was a little difficult from other styles even once. Jiang Liang did not expect Shua Xie to be able to telepathically do so easily to him.

'Truly talented, ' praised Jiang Liang in his heart.

Jiang Liang stood up straight again, "If Princess Xingxing said that, this elder could only be his opinion." Xingxing reluctantly agreed to the little princess' orders.

"It looks like Elder Jiang came here carrying news?" Leaving aside the matter of manners that Xingxing did not want, Shua Xie was more curious whether Jiang Liang managed to persuade the Great Elder or not. Jiang Liang should have left long enough and now came again bringing good news.

"Ah, I almost forgot to deliver this message." Jiang Liang smiled awkwardly, thinking too much about Xingxing he had forgotten his purpose in coming here, "Murid Shua, come with me, Great Elder wants to see you."

Shua Xie and Xingxing showed a slightly surprised reaction, Shua Xie simply did not expect the Great Elder to want to meet him this quickly, very much beyond Shua Xie's expectations. But it was also good if he met the Great Elder, thus Shua Xie's chance of becoming an inner disciple grew even greater.

"Alright, I'll go with Elder Jiang." Shua Xie stepped closer to Jiang Liang, yet before he left Shua Xie turned to look at Xingxing. The girl must be wondering why the Great Elder called Shua Xie.

"Sir Shua, will the Great Elder get you out for hitting the inner disciple, Diqiu?" xingxing said in a worried tone as Shua Xie turned to look at her. In his current mind just that, what more reason would it be if not for that matter?

Shua Xie smiled faintly as his hand slapped the top of Xingxing's head, leaving the girl stunned due to Shua Xie's demeanor, "Don't worry, the Great Elder won't let me out just because I hurt Diqiu," obviously Shua Xie dispelled Xingxing's worries.

Jiang Liang also smiled, didn't he expect Xingxing to be so considerate with Shua Xie. Meaning the relationship of the two girls was not as simple as he thought, "True, the Great Elder will not take out Shua's disciple. Defeating an inner disciple was natural, it was just too fast for Shua's disciple." Jiang Liang justified Xingxing's worry.

Xingxing raised his face slightly, a look of innocent facial expression attached there, "Really?" ask in a low voice.

Shua Xie and Jiang Liang nodded at the same time confirming Xingxing's question. Of course the Great Elder would not take out Shua Xie just because Shua Xie had just injured an inner disciple, if it happened the same would worsen the reputation of the Kunlun sect. What would happen if the people out there knew, the Great Elder took out an outer disciple just for having defeated an inner disciple? Isn't that weird.

"Right, you don't have to worry. Then I leave first, it is not good to keep the Great Elder waiting," Shua Xie replied as his hand descended from Xingxing's head.

Shua Xie walked back as he coded Jiang Liang to leave immediately. Shua Xie certainly did not want to make the sect elder wait, even though Shua Xie was now very strong did not mean that he had to be careless to the old one. Jiang Liang understood, he walked ahead as a guide.

Before Shua Xie was really far away, Xingxing again shouted, "Sister Shua, just say if there is a problem, I will definitely help you." Although Xingxing saw that Shua Xie looked calm, but her worry could not be contained. Shua Xie was his first friend in the Kunlun sect and the first person here to appreciate his childish demeanor, of course Xingxing already considered Shua Xie like her own best friend and would not allow Shua Xie to be in trouble alone.

Shua Xie raised his hand, although he did not turn around but Xingxing understood the meaning. Shua Xie understood Xingxing's worries and would be open to the girl if she had any problems. Shua Xie's response made Xingxing happy, even her heart was pounding quite fast, because for the first time she had a friend willing to appreciate it.

"Sister Shua, believe me I will help you in every single one of your matters," Xingxing murmured softly as she continued to stare at Shua Xie's departure.

On the other hand, Jiang Liang smiled again subconsciously, he praised Shua Xie in his heart. Not only did Shua Xie possess great beauty and power talent, but he was also able to befriend the Xingxing Princess Emperor Wexin. Jiang Liang knew Xingxing had an attitude that not many people liked, but it seemed that Shua Xie could adapt to Xingxing so quickly.

Jiang Liang turned his head to the side, looking at the girl with such a calm face, "It seems Miss Shua has quite a close relationship with Princess Xingxing. I didn't expect there would be someone who could appreciate the girl's attitude," Jiang Liang said in admiration. His tone had also changed to sound more familiar than before.

Shua Xie's brows furrowed, the instant his gaze turned to Jiang Liang, "I mean Elder Jiang? It's impossible not that Xingxing doesn't have friends? With his status who did not want to be friends with Xingxing."

Yes, Xingxing did have an overzealous attitude besides that Xingxing was also too childish, not many people could bear with such an attitude. But according to Shua Xie's point of view neither should Xingxing have any friends, even though the girl had a pretty annoying attitude. But her innocent demeanor could also be utilized by those around her, Xingxing's status should be able to attract many people to approach her.

"As I thought, Miss Shua doesn't know." Jiang Liang smiled faintly, engaging helplessly.

Shua Xie frowned even more, "Is there something to Xingxing?" shua Xie asked quite curiously.

Jiang Liang's gaze looked back to the front, his smile also slowly fading, "Why do you think the Princess of an Emperor could end up here?" Jiang Liang asked a question back, making Shua Xie a little surprised yet Shua Xie did not answer anything, "Daughter Xingxing is just a talentless Cultivator. Among his brothers he was the weakest, because of his availability of disability since birth. The best alchemy masters were also unable to treat his transient disability, hence he always pretended to be excited and cheerful," Jiang Liang explained in a weak voice.

Shua Xie finally understood, why Xingxing was so cheerful but the girl's eyes looked sad. It turned out that due to the disability problem Xingxing was giving up from birth it made him unable to progress to become a great Cultivator. It was only fitting that Shua Xie was feeling strange, a Princess could end up in a sect like this, whereas with her status Xingxing should be in the best college in the Wind country.

"Despite that, it was also impossible for Xingxing to not have any friends. What harm is weak as long as his status is much higher than the strong people around him, besides the strength of status is also very much in view," Shua Xie replied.

"Yes, you're right. But unfortunately, since Xingxing was born a woman she meant nothing in the eyes of many." Jiang Liang's reply made Shua Xie frown in surprise.

"I mean Elder Jiang? Is it only in the kingdom to look at men?" shua Xie asked in astonishment.

Shua Xie was stunned to hear Xingxing's fate from Jiang Liang. From what Shua Xie saw it seemed that Xingxing's aunt entrusted Xingxing to Jiang Liang so much that the Elder valued Xingxing so much. It was also fitting that the attitude of the other disciples in the Kunlun sect was not so friendly towards Xingxing even though they knew Xingxing the son of Emperor Wexin.

Xingxing's fate wasn't much different from Shua Xie's, born weak and motherless. It is worse to have a brother who only attaches importance to power than affection. Shua Xie pitied Xingxing without her noticing.

"Is there really no way to help Xingxing?" shua Xie asked softly, his eyes were staring at Jiang Liang as if full of hope. Hoping that if the Elder had any way he might be able to help Xingxing.

Jiang Liang let out a listless sigh, "If only there were, maybe Xingxing wouldn't be like this right now. Emperor Wexin was very fond of his daughter, despite being born disabled but somehow Xingxing was the son of the woman that Emperor Wexin loved so much," Jiang Liang replied.

Meaning, even though Xingxing was born a cripple Emperor Wexin still loved her very much because Xingxing was the son of the woman she loved the most. In the sense that the Empress was now just a woman with the loveless status of Emperor Wexin. This is what is called marrying for the throne.

Shua Xie was quite concerned, it seemed that Emperor Wexin also could not help much where he had many wives and children. In addition to making his beloved woman as a concubine, of course, he cannot just give up his love. Meaning that Emperor Wexin could become now not because of his will.

'Is there really no way to help Xingxing from her disability?' Shua Xie asked in his own heart.

'Of course there is.' Suddenly another voice appeared answering the question in Shua Xie's mind.

'Phoes? Are you that?!' shua Xie asked loudly too surprised to hear the voice in his mind, it should be right Phoe was not.

A red-haired bird smiled cynically, 'It seems that I slept too long until I didn't realize you were straying into the western continent, ' the voice replied cynically.

Unknowingly Shua Xie carved a relieved smile, so happy that Phoe had finally awakened from her cultivation. Shua Xie thought it would take him a long time to talk to Phoe again.

'Phoe, you're worrying me. Sleeping without saying anything, do you want me to die worrying because of you?' suhut Shua Xie with a slightly snapping tone.

The sound of a small laugh came off, the voice was like it was laughing at Shua Xie's attitude right now, I just fell asleep for a while. I didn't think you'd miss this with me. Tau-tau so I'll sleep even longer.'

'Phoes!' shua Xie was upset. How could the Pheonix bird have such thoughts.

'Yeah, sorry I was just kidding. I didn't think you'd miss me either, I thought you wouldn't care, ' Phoe replied.

Shua Xie frowned, Phoe seems to think wrongly of her. How could Shua Xie not care about Phoe after what Phoe had done to her all this time, Shua Xie already considered Phoe like her own sister.

'Foolish base, how could I not care for someone I already consider like my Brother?' shua Xie's reply was upset but the tone sounded sad.

Phoe was a little stunned at Shua Xie's remark but a moment later she smiled, 'So, can you explain to me why you can stray into the western continent? Wasn't the last time you were on the eastern continent in the city of Keki? You walk so fast when I only sleep for a while.'

Shua Xie smiled haru, wanting it to feel like he was crying haru because Phoe had returned, but there was no way Shua Xie was crying in front of Jiang Liang right now. The elder could be astonished to see Shua Xie cry all of a sudden.

'That's what I'll tell you later. Looks like you've been conscious since then but didn't tell me!' shua Xie was still upset.

Phoe smiled stiffly, That's, not for long either. It's just that when I realized I heard you were talking about the girl named Xingxing, the girl who said she was born disabled, Phoe replied.

'Really?' Shua Xie still doubted Phoe, 'But it seems that you have some way to help Xingxing?' ask Shua Xie. Shua Xie knew Pheo had knowledge outside his head that the bird should have a way of helping Xingxing.

'You doubt my knowledge. I know quite a lot of knowledge compared to my brother.' Phoe sneered softly as her eyes closed, Provided I can see the girl named Xingxing maybe I can help her find a way. In this world there is nothing I cannot solve, moreover it is just a matter of ordinary humans like you.'

Shua Xie's brows twitched quickly, 'Phoe seems that your arrogance doesn't go away either after you sleep for so long.' Shua Xie was eager to hit Phoe in the face, the Pheonix bird had just insulted Shua Xie as an insightless cloud creature, right?

'Keel aside about that first, it looks like you're going to meet a big figure?' Phoe switched the topic, along with that Shua Xie realized he had reached his destination.

"Have you arrived?" shua Xie said involuntarily, a little surprised that he would arrive so soon, Shua Xie was too busy talking to Phoe until he forgot that he was walking towards the Great Elder's residence.

Jiang Liang immediately turned his head towards Shua Xie, "Right, we have arrived," Jiang Liang replied kindly.

Shua Xie was stunned to see the sight of the Great Elder's residence was simply too comfortable and shady. Moreover, the number of peach trees cools the eyes looking. Outside of Shua Xie's mind it turned out that the Great Elder loved nature so much.

Jiang Liang led Shua Xie towards the small cabin made of bamboo. In the hut Shua Xie could see an elder man was sitting cultivating, the aura that the elder man gave off was so dense that it left Shua Xie's gaze wide open.

'So this is the Great Elder? His aura was completely different from the aura I had encountered, looking like the aura of a true Cultivator, Shua Xie praised in his heart.

'Even though the old man had already suppressed his cultivation base to the Jindan stage but he could not cover it before me, now he was at the peak of ordinary human cultivation, the Bronze-ranked Immortal Level two. It should be that humans do not seem to be in the Cultivator's land but rather the Heavenly world. It was a pity that such a great man seemed to be born in the mortal world.' Phoe told Shua Xie.

Shua Xie looked dumbstruck, he didn't hear wrong did he? Phoe had just praised the original cultivation base of the Great Elder before the current Shua Xie.

'What? How could there be such a great cultivator here?' shock Shua Xie. Naturally, Shua Xie was surprised because for the first time he met someone who had a cultivation base above himself in the land of Cultivators who were considered ordinary human lands.

Phoe chuckled, laughing at Shua Xie's naivety. Phoe knew that Shua Xie was now very powerful, but how could Shua Xie think that he was the strongest in the Cultivator's land.

'Don't be naive, the world is vast it's only natural that you meet someone strong above you. Even though Lou Zo is now losing cultivation with you doesn't mean you're already the most powerful right now. Lou Zhou was only a naive human who thought he was the strongest so it was not clear in the Underworld so many talented Cultivators were far more powerful than him. The Underworld is not as simple as you think, ' Phoe replied in a soft tone.

Shua Xie was silent, could not argue that he had been naive, thinking that he was the most powerful at the moment, it turned out that today Shua Xie was made aware that his naivety was too excessive. The Great Elder was proof that Shua Xie had misjudged all along.

'Really, it seems that the Underworld is not as simple as I thought. For the umpteenth time the Underworld continues to surprise me.'

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A/N: Big Elder is suspicious!!! Ye kan 😨