Chapter 861: Nine Peaks
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Chu Li smiled and said, “I don’t really understand. If Mo Qingqing is the niece of Altar Leader Mo, then why was she an outer mountain disciple when she could’ve just stayed on the mountain? What was the point of cultivating for ten years?”
Mo Cuicui glared at him coldly, refusing to acknowledge him.
Sun Lihua replied, “Because Mo Qingqing is Altar Leader Mo’s niece, not his daughter.”
Chu Li’s eyebrows raised in confusion. “Only their own children?”
“That’s correct.” Sun Lihua nodded her head lightly as she continued, “If any relative could enter Great Light Peak, then Great Light Peak would have been overcrowded long ago.”
Chu Li looked around him before he asked, “Why is it only young people here? Where are the older people?”
“They’re not here.” Sun Lihua calmly said, “They’re on another Great Light Peak.”
The way she spoke was gentle and polite. It was not at all a tone that would anger others easily.
Chu Li was amazed. “There’s another Great Light Peak?”
Sun Lihua nodded her head lightly. “The Great Light Peak has nine peaks in total.”
“Nine peaks?” Chu Li laughed lightly. “That many?”
“This Great Light Peak is where all the new disciples stay.” Sun Lihua continued, “After five years, when the next batch of disciples come in, all of us here will move into the second Great Light Peak.”
Chu Li nodded his head slowly. “That’s no wonder, but can we enter the other peaks now?”
“No,” said Sun Lihua with a shake of her head, “we’re only allowed to move about in our own Great Light Peak and are forbidden from going to the other peaks, especially us inner mountain disciples who’re even forbidden from returning home… Besides, in a year, we’re only allowed to move about in the areas that we’re responsible for and are not allowed to go to other places. Take the three of us for example, we can only stay in the Sutra Library. We cannot go to the Divine Infantry Hall, or the herbalist hall, or the Spirit Herb Garden, or the meal hall.”
Chu Li laughed. “Staying in the Sutra Library isn’t so bad.”
“We can only cultivate or read in the Sutra Library, which practically forces us to study and cultivate,” Sun Lihua said with a smile. “It’s the best appointment so you mustn’t waste the opportunity, Junior Brother Zhao, and take this chance to cultivate properly.”
“Hmph, it’s useless for him to practice further.” Mo Cuicui jibed, “He’ll be kicked out of the Sutra Library next year anyway.”
“We still don’t know who’ll be kicked out yet.” Chu Li side-eyed her before he continued, “Out of the three of us, your skills are the worst.”
“I’m still stronger than you.” Mo Cuicui grumbled, “I heard you’ve only been inside our sect for a few months. You don’t even have a year of cultivation under your belt. Being able to master Light Blade was just you being lucky!”
Sun Lihua was shocked. “Only a few months?”
Chu Li nodded his head. “Yes, Senior Sister Sun, it’s true that I’ve only been cultivating for less than a year… I think cultivating in the Sutra Library for a whole year more would definitely advance me by a lot!”
“As expected of an outer mountain disciple,” praised Sun Lihua. “You only took a few months to cultivate to such a degree, yet you managed to become champion in the outer mountain disciple compet.i.tion. You truly are a genius!”
She knew that the fight between the outer mountain disciples was truly horrifying. It was far from anything the official disciples could imagine.
Though the compet.i.tion between the official disciples was equally intense, because they all grew up together, they were still sensitive to each other’s feelings and knew to retreat when it was necessary. In the end, this resulted in a fight that could still be seen as peaceful. However, things were drastically different for the outer mountain disciples. Since they did not know each other, there was no avoiding the fact that each fight was to the death.
Mo Cuicui’s cousin sister had died because of this, so the brutality of the situation was obvious.
Therefore, official disciples were usually cautious and vigilant towards these outer mountain disciples since outer mountain disciples were heartless people that stopped at nothing to enter Great Light Peak. If official disciples really went up against outer mountain disciples, they might not even win. So, they could only resort to strength in numbers.
Chu Li smiled and said, “Of course, I’m a genius so I’ll definitely stay at the Sutra Library.”
“You’re such a liar!” Mo Cuicui laughed coldly. “During this year’s martial arts compet.i.tion, Senior Brother Song had conceded to Senior Sister Sun so that Senior Sister Sun could enter the Sutra Library. I doubt the same thing will happen again next year!”
Sun Lihua instantly glared at her. “Junior Sister Mo!”
Mo Cuicui harrumphed. “Senior Brother Song will definitely enter the Sutra Library next year!”
“Enough!” dismissed Sun Lihua with a wave of her hand.
Chu Li smiled and asked, “Senior Brother Song? Which Senior Brother Song?”
“Senior Brother Song Donglin!” Mo Cuicui continued, “Senior Brother Song is not only handsome but he’s also skilled in martial arts and is head over heels in love with Senior Sister Sun.”
“Junior Sister Mo!” exclaimed Sun Lihua with a glare.
As they spoke, a young man dressed in green strode over to the in big steps. With a smile, he said, “Junior Sister Sun, Junior Sister Mo, you’re both here.”
“Senior Brother Song!” Mo Cuicui smiled shyly. “We were just talking about you and now you’re here!”
Sun Lihua shook her head as her clear eyes gazed deeply at the slender and handsome young man.
The young man in green gave a fist salute before he smiled at Chu Li, saying, “My name is Song Donglin and you must be Junior Brother Zhao Dahe, yes?”
Chu Li returned his fist salute with one of his own. “I am Zhao Dahe!”
“Nice to meet you.” Song Donglin continued with a smile, “Junior Sister Sun and Junior Sister Mo will be in Brother Zhao’s care from now on. They’re both feeble women, so if anything were to happen you’ll have to bear responsibility, Junior Brother Zhao!”
Chu Li smiled as he replied, “As it should be.”
Song Donglin continued, “I’m appointed at the Divine Infantry Hall. Does Junior Brother Zhao want a sword or a knife, maybe I can obtain a treasure sword or a treasure knife for you?”
Chu Li exclaimed in surprise, “A treasure sword or a treasure knife?”
“We’re responsible for crafting weapons as well as repairing them, so crafting you a weapon secretly won’t be a difficult task.” Song Donglin smiled as he continued, “The clan leader will turn a blind eye as long as we don’t overdo it.”
“I practice Light Blade, so do you perhaps have a sharper flying blade?” asked Chu Li.
Song Donglin replied, “Light Blades are what the Divine Infantry hall has the most, but the better the blade, the more expensive it is. You won’t be able to afford it now, Junior Brother Zhao, but giving you a couple won’t be a problem. Nothing more than that.”
“Thank you so much, Senior Brother Song,” thanked Chu Li with a smile and a fist salute.
This Senior Brother Song was an interesting one. He was filled with goodwill and was not the least bit angry at Chu Li for robbing him of his slot. Besides that, he was not hostile towards him despite the fact that Chu Li was an outer mountain disciple. Li Ruolan had told him that the factions were as incompatible as fire and water, but he was obviously an exception.
Song Donglin waved his hand dismissively and smiled as he said, “I can’t do anything else to help so it won’t be much of an issue. If you come to the Divine Infantry Hall for weapon-crafting in the future, just come and look for me. I’ll try to give you an internal price that is only half the usual price.”
Mo Cuicui blurted angrily. “Senior Brother Song, he’s an outer mountain disciple!”
Chu Li looked at her with a smile.
Song Donglin laughed and said, “We’re all disciples of the Holy Church of Light, so both outer mountain disciples and inner mountain disciples are part of the same family. Besides, you both will be spending at least a year with Junior Brother Zhao from now on, so why are you regarding him as an outsider?”
“I don’t want to be in the same family as him!” raged Mo Cuicui as she glared ferociously at Chu Li.
Sun Lihua glanced at Song Donglin meaningfully.
Song Donglin felt that it was out of the ordinary but said nothing more as he bid them farewell with a fist salute and a smile.
Chu Li smiled as he said, “Senior Brother Song is someone with a character that is rarely seen nowadays.”
His words of praise were completely genuine.
Song Donglin had a solid cultivation level and was far superior to Chu Li. Although he would not be able to withstand even a single hit from Chu Li if they were to fight, he was also a rare outstanding talent. There was no wonder why Mo Cuicui said what she said.
He turned his head towards Mo Cuicui and said, “You’re far weaker than Senior Brother Song, Senior Sister Mo. I’m afraid Senior Brother Song will defeat you during next year’s martial arts compet.i.tion.”
“You’re even weaker!” seethed Mo Cuicui.
Chu Li smiled and said, “I have the Light Blade.”
Mo Cuicui’s elegant face darkened and she glared ferociously at him.
‘This wretched Zhao Dahe’s Light Blade is too powerful. Apparently, he’s the number one of Great Light Peak now since he can erupt with power that is far beyond his cultivation level, so I can’t beat him.’