Protect Our Clan Leader

As the words fell, a green figure descended from the sky, landing in front of Senior Brother Jinshan.

The woman who emerged at this critical moment was none other than Green Fern, the junior sister who had just escaped.

She placed her hands on her hips and petulantly rebuked the disciples of the Xuanyao Lineage, “Zhang Xiuping, Apprentice Muyuanbai, aren’t you quite capable? Come on then, let your elder sister Green Fern teach you how to behave.”

“Junior Sister!”

“Junior Sister, you’re finally here!”

“Junior Sister is mighty, Junior Sister is domineering! Teach them a lesson!”

The moment Green Fern appeared, the morale of the people from Changchun Valley soared instantly. They all beamed with glowing faces, seemingly emboldened by her presence.

It was clear that Green Fern, despite her odd experiments that made everyone in Changchun Valley avoid her, was undeniably strong in combat.

Listening to the excited cheers of her Junior Brothers and Sisters, Green Fern couldn’t help but straighten her back, lift her chin, exuding an increasingly formidable aura.

Zhang Xiuping and Apprentice Muyuanbai, two elite disciples of the younger generation from Master Xuanyao’s lineage, altered their expressions upon seeing her.

They both stepped forward and bowed in unison, saying, “Xiuping and Muyuanbai pay respects to Junior Sister Green Fern.”

Neither of them had the nerve to offend Green Fern. This woman was unpredictable, and if they offended her, they’d never know what unfortunate incidents might happen.

“If you both want to fight, I’ll accompany you,” Junior Sister Green Fern proposed with an air of defiance.

Zhang Xiuping and Apprentice Muyuanbai looked at each other.

“We wouldn’t dare to fight with you, Junior Sister Green Fern,” Zhang Xiuping responded. “Moreover, as a Direct Disciple, attending our traditional celebration for young core disciples and new initiates might not be appropriate, right?”

Apprentice Muyuanbai chimed in, “If you, Junior Sister Green Fern, are interested, we in the Xuanyao Lineage also have Senior Brothers who are direct disciples who can amuse you.”

“You two!”

Green Fern stomped her foot in frustration, yet was speechless.

Their words were true after all.

Wouldn’t it be chaos if every Direct Disciple wanted to join the fun?

“Junior Sister,” Senior Brother Jinshan stepped forward, with a bitter smile on his face. “It’s indeed not appropriate for you to participate. No worries, we’re used to it. Just close your eyes, grit your teeth, and everything that needs to pass will pass. Let me play however I want. After all, in a few years, I’ll be over sixty and won’t qualify to participate anymore.”

Li Yuzhe, standing to one side, wore a face of sorrow.

The lack of fighting prowess in Changchun Valley was indeed a legacy passed down from one generation to the next. After Senior Brother Jinshan retired, wouldn’t it be his turn?

Rules were rules, traditions were traditions.

Green Fern could only glare at the two men, warning them, “You two, better be careful.”

Helplessly, she had no choice but to withdraw.

“Come on~” Senior Brother Jinshan stepped forward, his face calm. “As per the usual custom, the young core disciples always start off as the appetizers. Zhang Xiuping, Apprentice Muyuanbai, who among you two will take the challenge? Or you both can come at once. Today, I, Jinshan, will accompany you until the end.”

As he said, what’s coming will eventually come, but also what’s meant to pass will eventually pass.

So what if he got beaten up? He could endure it.

Senior Brother Jinshan took off his coat and climbed onto the stage, posing as if he was ready for the taking, apparently having resigned himself to his fate.

Zhang Xiuping and Apprentice Muyuanbai exchanged a glance, both seemingly uninterested.

“Forget it, forget it~ Playing with Senior Brother Jinshan every time is too boring.” Zhang Xiuping sighed.

“You’re right, Changchun Valley only has Senior Brother Jinshan who we can play with. But it gets boring after a while.” Apprentice Muyuanbai also sighed, “Forget it, Senior Brother Jinshan will be sixty in a few years, let’s not give him a hard time ~”

These two were singing in harmony, expressing their disdain openly.

Senior Brother Jinshan on the stage almost stumbled and fell flat on his face.

He was all ready, psyching himself to face whatever that was coming, prepared to close his eyes, grit his teeth, and weather the storm.

But they refused to play with him and even showed their disdain!

How could he bear this!

Seeing Senior Brother Jinshan almost rushed off to duel with Zhang Xiuping and Apprentice Muyuanbai, Li Yuzhe and another disciple hurriedly held him back, consoling him as they led him off the stage.

“Senior Brother, don’t be mad. If they don’t want to play, let them be. At least it spares you a beating~”

Meanwhile…

On the other side, Zhang Xiuping didn’t seem to care about Senior Brother Jinshan’s reaction. After making his remark, he turned to Wang Luoqiu, “Junior Sister Luoqiu, Master said that today’s events will be led by you. Why don’t you decide how we can demonstrate our skills?”

His attitude was very cordial, for he knew quite well that even though his strength far surpassed Wang Luoqiu’s now, there would come a day when this gifted Junior Sister would surpass him.

The Master had hinted that as soon as the Junior Sister Luoqiu reached the Spirit Platform Realm, he would take her as a Direct Disciple.

“Senior Brother Xiuping, you are too kind.”

Wang Luoqiu returned the bow and then calmly looked at the dozens of newly initiated disciples from Changchun Valley.

However, those disciples seemed to be looking elsewhere. Not a single one dared to meet her gaze.

Wang Luoqiu frowned, slowly shaking her head, “Senior Brother Xiuping, they are too weak. It’s not exciting even if we win.”