Chapter 1011: Northern Lands Best Disciple

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Spring is in the air, with the bloom of flowers and the chirping of birds

In a quiet little home, Shangguan Qingyans voice was heard as she sang, skipping around in a very good mood.

Oh, Uncle Shangguan said that young miss Shangguan has been down this past year and I thought this silly sister was bothered with something, so I came to help. Now I see that sister is in good spirits. I mustve gotten worried over nothing, ha-ha-ha

Shangguan Qingyan paused and looked back with a smile.

Before her was the southern lands Immortal Healer Murong Xue and her servant, Zhuier.

Sister Murong, youre here as well? Shangguan Qingyan cheered and jumped in Murong Xues embrace.

Murong Xue patted her soft hair, With northern lands in danger and the other lands helping, southern lands is not about to stay behind either!

Young miss Shangguan, young miss had missed you so much. When we came last time to northern lands to get medicine, she has always wished to go to eastern lands and see you, young miss, again. But the northern lands came under threat and Clan Head had to rush here. Young miss wanted to visit you in eastern lands, then come to northern lands with Shangguan clan. Only that in the eastern lands we realized youve already gone to northern lands so young miss rushed here on the double. She made quite the detour.

Zhuier smiled at the two girls as she told them about her hard journey.

Shangguan Qingyan was touched and broke the hug to look into Murong Xues clear eyes as she grabbed her soft hands, Youve been through so much big sister, how could I repay you?

This is nothing to you and Uncle Shangguans hards.h.i.+p of taking back the Soaring Sword from the central area.

Murong Xue glared at Shangguan Qingyan, Little sister, do I mean so little to you to not tell me about this huge matter about the stolen sword? Our four lands alliance aside, with our two clans so close, we would never have stood by during your plight. I just had to go to Shangguan clan myself in the eastern lands to know youve braved such terrible dangers before making a detour to northern lands and for the Sea Bright Sect without so much as a word of notice. Thank heavens youre all alright. I wouldnt have known how to take your loss then. Wouldnt that be an insult to our clans close friends.h.i.+p?

Shangguan Qingyan gave the sullen Murong Xue a tight hug, Dont be angry, big sis. Its all my fault for not telling you. But Im not the only one who deserves your anger.

Who?

Dad.

Shangguan Qingyan giggled, After Shangguan Feiyun stole the Soaring Sword, someone proposed that we join hands with the Murong clan, but dad refused. He said that its our clans problem and not to involve others, as it would earn their ridicule once this matter was out. How are we to provide support when we cant even keep our sword safe? Wont that disgrace our clan?

Murong Xue sighed and shook her head, Thats the Uncle Shangguan I know, obsessed with appearances.

Right? Big sister Murong, be sure to teach my stubborn dad a valuable lesson.

How could I? Hes a senior and we are juniors. How can we meddle in their affairs? Also

Murong Xue chuckled and sighed, Uncle Shangguan mustve hesitated out of concern for our clan. With southern lands having no conflict yet with the central area and a relative peace in place between us and the Sword Star Empire, I thus could still move about in their home. But by joining the matter of the stolen sword, it would bring many troubles to us. Shangguan clan is a righteous clan and would never cause misfortune upon another. This is something I appreciate about Uncle Shangguans character and pain.

Shangguan Qingyan nodded in understanding, Yeah, Shangguan is righteous and the Murong Clan is filled with justice. Despite being apart, we are the prime example for good in the five lands. How else would our two clans wouldve grown so close? Ha-ha-ha, thats what I call partners in notoriety

Ugh!

Murong Xue smiled at first then her face twitched as Shangguan Qingyan finished, whining, Sis Yaner, what was that?

Uh, nothing, nothing. I meant to say with valor and justice, thick as thievesoops. Covering her mouth, Shangguan Qingyan gave Murong Xue an awkward look, growing angry, Its all that meanies fault for twisting my views

Murong Xue frowned and teased, A meanie? Oh, the one Uncle Shangguan told me about that youve been pining for for a year now.

Dad told you?

Shangguan Qingyan blushed hard with a lowered head but a silly smile.

Murong Xue nodded, Uncle Shangguan avoided specifics, only saying that you had a fling in the central area and turned sulky. But the way I hear it now, it might not be as simple as a fling. Dear little sister, youre head over heels, completely lovesick, ha-ha-ha

As if!

Why not?

Murong Xue teased, You used to be such a demure lady and now you cant even speak straight. You mustve picked up his speaking habits, ha-ha-ha. I bet your man isnt just anyone and knows how to be blunt as well.

Shangguan Qingyan blushed harder, No way, hes just a bit harsh with words

What about that cousin of yours, Shangguan Yulin, who used to stick to you like glue? How does he compare?

Humph, that traitor isnt worth his shoes! Shangguan Qingyan sneered.

Murong Xue shook her head, Love is blind. Youre truly hopeless. I heard from Uncle Shangguan that Shangguan Yulin has a bad character but he was well known in the lands for his looks and strength. If he cant even carry the guys shoes, wont that mean your man is beyond outstanding? Ha-ha-ha, I dont believe theres anyone as great as Shangguan Yulin. Love is in the eyes of the beholder. Little sis is so in love she thinks the world of him.

Shangguan Yulins eyes shook and said with defiance, Big sis, youre too ignorant. The entire Shangguan clan witnessed his ability. Go ask dad if you dont believe me, see how much dads praising him. That traitor Shangguan Yulin is nothing to him.

Arent you now arguing with me about his overestimated greatness? You even dare talk back to me, saying that Im blind? d.a.m.n girl, want me to knock some sense into you?

Murong Xue raised her hands with a sly grin and unleashed her tickling attack on the lovestruck girl.

Shangguan Qingyan dodged while laughing for her to stop, Big sister Murong, please stop! I wont say it! Youre not blind, youre narrow-minded!

Hey, did you pick only his bad habits? This goes to show he isnt anything good. Yet youre still saying it? Murong Xue swung while Shangguan Qingyan kept dodging in good humor.

The girls enjoyed themselves with Zhuier giggling at the side in encouragement, Young miss, miss Shangguan, thats it! Keep at it, hi-hi-hi

The red bean trees in the south to grow/ By spring they yield in heaps above./ I hope you pluck in plenty soon/ Because it is the gift of love.

In the middle of their fun, a poem drowned the two girls shrieks, unable to disturb the speakers resounding voice.

The girls halted their fun and looked at the entrance.

Thump~

A man in a long robe and tied hair, a most refined scholar in demeanor and pace, walked in holding a snow plum flower in his hand.

Murong Xue started at his appearance, Ouyang Changqing, youre out?

Northern lands best disciple Ouyang Changqing?

Shangguan Qingyan giggled, Ive been to northern lands a couple of times but never had met you till now.

Ouyang Changqing gave a bow and smiled, Young miss Shangguan, I have been most of the time in seclusion. Its only natural to have yet to see me.

Sister Xue, its been a while. This snow plum flower is for you.

Ouyang Changqing smiled as he presented the flower with respect and a smile.

Murong Xue did not take it, Its too soon to be calling me like that.

How so when its just right? Ouyang Changqing beamed, Now that father has healed from his wounds and your brother is a guest in the Sea Bright Sect, I shall ask father to request your brother to give me your hand in marriage. Then we can have an early wedding, ha-ha-ha