Chapter 1717: Chapter 1717

Chapter 1717: Chapter 1717: Girl, You Need to Be Reserved! Chapters first released on novelFirｅ.net

Hua Guanghan was in a foul mood.

Li Sheng losing this duel meant that Baili Mingyue could follow Fang Bai to the Eastern Desolate Continent for training, which was equivalent to acknowledging their relationship as Martial Dao partners.

The thought of a prized talent from the Sect being taken away by an outsider, possibly never to return, gave Hua Guanghan a feeling of having his treasure stolen, filled with frustration and depression.

“Without the support of the Supreme Elder, no matter how strong Fang Bai is, he would not think of taking Mingyue away! But now… sigh…”

Hua Guanghan glanced at Yun Yi, seeing a smile on his face, seemingly happy for Fang Bai’s victory, which made him feel even worse.

The duel between Fang Bai and Li Sheng was arranged by Hua Guanghan himself. If he were to renege now, wouldn’t that mean losing face as the Sect Master?

Fang Bai won, and Baili Mingyue was delighted beyond measure. She quickly walked to Fang Bai’s side, cheerfully holding onto one of his arms, and said to Hua Guanghan, “Sect Master, Fang Bai has won; you must keep your word!”

Seeing her smiling like a flower, Hua Guanghan felt sorry for Li Sheng and also for the many disciples of the Black Tortoise Sect who admired her. He thought that if a disciple from the younger generation could suppress Fang Bai, it would not have come to this.

With things as they were, he felt a deep sense of helplessness, sighed, and said to Baili Mingyue, “Mingyue, wouldn’t it be better to stay? The position of Sect Master will be yours one day.”

Baili Mingyue shook her head and said, “I have no interest in the position of Sect Master.”

She lightly bit her red lips, her gaze full of love fixed on Fang Bai’s face, happily saying, “I just want to go out into the vast world with Fang Bai. I believe being with Fang Bai will be more beneficial than staying on Black Tortoise Island to cultivate.”

Seeing that she was determined to leave, Hua Guanghan knew she was deeply in love with Fang Bai, and no one could persuade her to change her mind. A profound sense of powerlessness rose in his heart, and he bitterly smiled, “Mingyue, since you came to the Black Tortoise Sect, the whole Sect has been good to you. Do you really have no attachment?”

During her years on Black Tortoise Island, Baili Mingyue spent most of her time cultivating and occasionally conversed with her mentor. If there was any attachment, it was only to Yun Yi.

As soon as Hua Guanghan finished speaking, Baili Mingyue walked up to Yun Yi, hugged his arm, and said coquettishly, “Master, Mingyue will miss you! Why not… come with me? In the future, I will take good care of you!”

Yun Yi chuckled, shook his head, and said with feeling, “Mingyue, it is enough that you have this intention. Your master is old with limited lifespan and just wants to stay on the island, guarding the legacy left by the ancestors. The outside world belongs to you young people. Go explore it!”

At this, his eyes became moist, and he patted Baili Mingyue’s shoulder gently, saying warmly, “I know no one in the Black Tortoise Sect wants you to leave, but I don’t want to stop you. A hidden dragon must soar to the ninth heaven. In my eyes, you are like a hidden dragon, and only by leaving here can you achieve higher accomplishments.”

He then beckoned to Fang Bai, and when Fang Bai approached, he placed Baili Mingyue’s hand in Fang Bai’s and said earnestly, “Fang Bai, I entrust Mingyue to you. I hope you treat her well. Also, when you have spare time, I hope you both can visit Black Tortoise Island.”

Fang Bai and Baili Mingyue exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

Fang Bai smiled and said, “Senior Yun, who said your lifespan is short? You are currently at the fifth level of Heavenly Tribulation; if you continue to cultivate, you might have a chance to ascend to the Immortal Realm.”

Yun Yi laughed heartily, “I like hearing that! But what of the fifth level of Heavenly Tribulation? I know my own aptitude; reaching this level of cultivation is already a gift from the heavens. Advancing further is exceedingly difficult.”

Fang Bai smiled, “That might not be the case. I have some Martial Arts Techniques obtained from an ancient relic, incredibly profound. In the coming days, let’s discuss them together in your bamboo house in the back mountain?”

Although Yun Yi knew Fang Bai was full of mystery, he did not believe that the Martial Arts Techniques Fang Bai obtained could truly help him ascend to the Immortal Realm. But seeing Fang Bai’s enthusiasm, he nodded, “Very well. In about a month, our Black Tortoise Sect’s ship will also set sail, taking some island disciples to the Eastern Desolate Continent for training. You can travel together and look after each other.”

Baili Mingyue originally hoped to spend this month in close company with Fang Bai, sharing their feelings of parting. Unexpectedly, Fang Bai intended to discuss Martial Arts Techniques with her mentor, which made her somewhat unhappy, her lips pouting noticeably.

Fang Bai used Thread Condensation Sound Transmission to tell her something unknown, and after hearing it, her eyes gleamed with a mix of shyness and joy.

The two exchanged flirtatious glances, caught by Li Sheng standing on the edge of the square, who snorted slightly, his gaze filled with sinister and vicious light, secretly thinking, “If I can’t have it, no one else should even think about it!”

He left with a gloomy face, ignoring the junior brothers and sisters who approached to talk to him.

The other disciples of the Black Tortoise Sect in the square also dispersed.

Fang Bai, Baili Mingyue, and Yun Yi returned together to the bamboo house in the back mountain, reactivating the Formation around the bamboo house, isolating it from the outside. Then Fang Bai explained the Martial Arts Techniques while Yun Yi and Baili Mingyue listened.

Ten days later, Fang Bai and Baili Mingyue left the bamboo house hand in hand, leaving an excited Yun Yi inside to continue his secluded cultivation.

During these ten days, Fang Bai taught Yun Yi a set of Martial Arts Techniques he created in a past life. These techniques had transcended the Imperial Rank, reaching the Immortal Rank.

These Immortal Rank techniques were extraordinarily profound, each word and phrase contained Great Dao Principles. Although Fang Bai’s explanation was clear and thorough, Yun Yi still had limited understanding.

Nevertheless, Fang Bai’s teachings opened a new window for Yun Yi. Although he might be limited by his aptitude, unable to make significant breakthroughs in the short term, with persistent cultivation, he was bound to progress greatly in the near future.

As for Baili Mingyue, who listened in over those ten days, she also greatly benefited, completely stabilizing her newly achieved first level of Heavenly Tribulation realm.

With nightfall upon them, the two left the bamboo house. Baili Mingyue held Fang Bai’s hand, walking slowly along the coast. The gusty winds and roaring waves crashing ashore did nothing to dampen their mood.

“Fang Bai, you said… you would take me to Black Tortoise Peak… when are we going?”

After walking a while, Baili Mingyue suddenly turned her head, looked up boldly at Fang Bai with a flushed face, and asked.

Fang Bai pinched her rosy cheeks, lightly brushed her straight nose, and laughed, “Girl, you’re a lady; be reserved! Such things should be initiated by a man. How can you be so eager?”