Chapter 1712: Chapter 1712

Baili Mingyue’s mind raced as she pondered the Sect Master’s purpose for coming to the back mountain, smiling brightly as she said, "Sect Master, I’m here to visit my master. Oh? What did you say about an outsider Martial Artist?"

Hua Guanghan saw Baili Mingyue playing dumb, both frustrated and amused, and sternly asked, "Mingyue, regarding your matter with that outsider Martial Artist, Li Sheng has already reported it to me. Do not hide anything, speak truthfully to me."

Baili Mingyue frowned, thinking to herself that her guess was correct. That damn Li Sheng indeed reported her matter with Fang Bai to the Sect Master out of jealousy and hatred.

The Sect Master’s visit to the back mountain might be to discuss this matter with Master Yun Yi for a solution.

Thinking of this, Baili Mingyue was actually pleased rather than worried.

Currently, Fang Bai is collaborating with her master to refine Spirit Pills, and with this camaraderie, her master would be embarrassed to oppose her and Fang Bai going out for training.

According to Fang Bai’s idea, as long as her master can remain neutral, the upcoming matters would be very favorable for them.

"Since the Sect Master already knows about Fang Bai’s existence, I will go into detail about the matters between Fang Bai and me so that the Sect Master can understand a bit more..." Content originally comes from novèlfire.net

Baili Mingyue did not hide anything, concisely recounting how she met Fang Bai in the secular world, accompanying each other in the Minor World, parting in the Three Thousand Great World, and suddenly reuniting now.

When speaking of their reunion, her face showed a blissful and sweet smile, "Fang Bai and I have known each other for a long time, and our feelings are deep and sincere; in this life, I only wish to become Martial Dao partners with him!"

Hua Guanghan initially thought that Baili Mingyue and Fang Bai were just newly acquainted, worried she was being deceived by Fang Bai, only to realize that they were already in love, and seeing her last words being so resolute, his expression became unsettled.

"Sect Master, this time Fang Bai is going to the Eastern Desolate Continent for training, and I wish to accompany him. Please grant your permission."

Baili Mingyue saw Hua Guanghan pondering without speaking, so she gritted her teeth and expressed her thoughts.

In her mind, her master did not oppose her and Fang Bai’s departure. If the Sect Master also agreed, then the matter would be more than half successful, and no further opposition would matter.

Hua Guanghan’s gaze flickered, not knowing what he was thinking, and suddenly asked, "I heard from Li Sheng that Fang Bai is a mere Loose Cultivator and that his cultivation is only at Half-Step Thunder Tribulation?"

Baili Mingyue heard the Sect Master’s tone, implying a belittlement of Fang Bai, and with a sniff, she loudly said, "Though Fang Bai is a Loose Cultivator, he knows Alchemy and Formation; his cultivation may be at Half-Step Thunder Tribulation, but he can fight against a first-level Thunder Tribulation expert!"

Hua Guanghan raised his brows slightly surprised and said, "This person... actually knows Alchemy and Formation? And possesses the ability to challenge across levels?"

Proud of Fang Bai, Baili Mingyue puffed out her chest and said, "Yes! Fang Bai is amazing! Otherwise... otherwise, I would not have taken a liking to him!"

Hua Guanghan said, "Hearing you say so, I actually want to meet him... where is Fang Bai now?"

Baili Mingyue turned her head and pointed in the direction of the bamboo house, saying, "He’s with my master!"

Hua Guanghan frowned and asked, "Isn’t the Supreme Elder in closed-door Alchemy? How come..."

Baili Mingyue sighed softly, "It seems Master failed in Alchemy... Now Fang Bai is cooperating with the Supreme Elder, hoping that they succeed!"

"Cooperate in Alchemy?"

Hua Guanghan exclaimed in disbelief.

He previously heard from Li Sheng that Fang Bai was only at Half-Step Thunder Tribulation; even if he understood Alchemy techniques, how could he have the qualification to cooperate with their Sect’s Supreme Elder in Alchemy?

Seeing Baili Mingyue nod, Hua Guanghan grew even more curious about Fang Bai and was about to head towards the bamboo house on the back mountain.

Baili Mingyue hurriedly said, "The Supreme Elder said that when they are refining pills, they need exceptional quiet, and no outsider can disturb them... I am here as their protector."

Hua Guanghan froze, knowing Baili Mingyue would not dare to deceive him with such matters, so he stopped moving forward.

"Did the Supreme Elder mention when this pill refining would end?"

Baili Mingyue recalled Fang Bai’s words and said, "If everything goes smoothly, it should be around one or two days..."

"Only one or two days?"

Hua Guanghan was full of disbelief, thinking that refining Spirit Pills couldn’t be so quick, perhaps due to the cooperation between the Supreme Elder and Fang Bai?

"In this case, I will wait here with you."

After finishing his words, he went to an ancient pine tree nearby, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes to rest.

Baili Mingyue stepped forward cautiously and asked softly, "Sect Master, you haven’t answered my earlier question."

Hua Guanghan did not open his eyes, solemnly saying, "Mingyue, before I came here, I already discussed this with the top elders of the sect, you... cannot leave Black Tortoise Island with Fang Bai."

Although Baili Mingyue was mentally prepared for refusal, upon hearing Hua Guanghan’s words, she was still agitated, her small face turning red, as she asked, "Why not?"

Hua Guanghan said, "We have always had high hopes for you and invested a lot in your training, hoping you can take on the major responsibilities of the Sect in the future. If you leave, it would be a significant loss to the Sect... do you understand what I’m saying?"

Baili Mingyue lowered her eyes and said, "I understand. But my leaving the Black Tortoise Sect is not to permanently cut ties and ignore the sect. Here, I swear: no matter what happens in the future, I will always remember being a disciple of the Black Tortoise Sect. If the Sect faces any difficulties, I will unhesitatingly come to help."

Hua Guanghan sighed softly and said, "Li Sheng is of good potential, not too old, and deeply devoted to you. Doesn’t he deserve you?"

"Senior Brother Li? Ha..."

Baili Mingyue chuckled coldly, unabashedly mocking, shaking her head, "He is not even in the same league as Fang Bai!"

Li Sheng is the top junior disciple of the Black Tortoise Sect. Hua Guanghan has always appreciated him, so hearing Baili Mingyue dismiss him so, he felt a bit disgruntled and said, "It’s clear you are determined to leave with Fang Bai. If I forcibly keep you, you’ll be displeased. Given that, I have an idea. Would you like to hear it?"

Baili Mingyue said, "Please, Sect Master."

Hua Guanghan said, "When Fang Bai emerges, let him duel with Li Sheng. If he can defeat Li Sheng, things will be easily resolved. If he cannot match Li Sheng, then you should stay, letting him leave alone. How about it?"

This idea by Hua Guanghan had been anticipated by Baili Mingyue and Fang Bai. They believed this was the best possible solution to the problem, and were secretly delighted. She asked, "Sect Master, are you serious?"

Hua Guanghan snorted lightly, "Am I, as the Sect Master, capable of joking? But you’ll have to ensure not to hold any resentment if Fang Bai loses."