Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

After leaving the Spirit Medicine Sea without any spiritual medicine, Lady Qingnv did not say a word, and the joyful chatter she had exhibited throughout the journey was nowhere to be found.

The two proceeded silently westward, and before long, Maitreya Body felt a cold wind blowing towards them.

As he looked up, he saw the Jade Snow Mountain that Qingnv had mentioned.

Among the peaks seen by Zheng Fa, Jade Snow Mountain was not considered high, at least not comparable to Leiyin Temple. But starting from the foot of the mountain, it was covered in silver, with the blue sky and white mountain complementing each other, elegant and refined.

However, Qingnv evidently had no intention of introducing or even appreciating the beauty of Jade Snow Mountain. She flew towards the mountain with Maitreya Body, explaining:

"As Divine Dao Skill cultivators, we understand the thoughts of the people under us very well. The disciples of my Jade Snow Mountain are still trustworthy."

Maitreya Body nodded.

This is also why they didn’t stay at the Yaochi headquarters.

Yaochi is now controlled by the Jile Heavenly Girl, with most disciples loyal to her.

Divine Dao Skill cultivators can sense nearly all thoughts of their followers and disciples. If they are seen, it would undoubtedly alert the Jile Heavenly Girl.

As they are new arrivals, with little understanding of the situation, they naturally need to be cautious.

Qingnv can also use this ability to easily find disciples loyal to her.

"Lady Qingnv, you’re finally back!"

A middle-aged woman-like True Immortal stood before Qingnv and Maitreya Body, whispering.

"This is Han Yu, my confidant," Qingnv introduced to Maitreya Body, "She was previously my Grand Steward of Jade Snow Mountain, handling many matters for me."

Maitreya Body bowed and saluted, "Greetings, Fairy Han Yu."

Qingnv’s choice of people evidently had its considerations, first among which was loyalty, which was straightforward.

The second, actually more important, was identity or rather power.

Their first task was to gather intelligence. Generally, the Yaochi disciples might not qualify to know too much information, so there were only a few people they could choose from.

This Fairy Han Yu not only possessed True Immortal Cultivation but, more importantly, she managed Jade Snow Mountain under Qingnv’s command.

Judging by Qingnv’s character, this Fairy Han Yu was likely well-trained...

A truly exceptional talent!

Fairy Han Yu also looked curiously at Maitreya Body. She could clearly see that Lady Qingnv seemed to value this young, unknown monk.

"He... you can simply call him Maitreya."

Fairy Han Yu’s eyes revealed more doubt. Clearly, she hadn’t heard of this True Immortal by name, but she was clearly prudent and did not ask much, merely bowing slightly, "Greetings, Maitreya fellow Taoist."

Qingnv looked at the two, unexpectedly adding, "Remember, if I’m not here, you listen to him."

Even someone as experienced as Han Yu was momentarily stunned.

Qingnv, fearing Han Yu might not understand, added another sentence, "Everyone loyal to me in Jade Snow Mountain should treat him as they would treat me, understand?"

"Yes..."

"No, that’s not right." Qingnv seemed afraid Han Yu might not understand, adding, "Even I need to listen to him."

"Yes, I will certainly follow Maitreya Master’s instructions!"

Han Yu shivered, finally understanding the significance of Maitreya in Lady Qingnv’s heart, and looked at Maitreya Body with increasingly respectful expressions.

Maitreya Body looked at Qingnv, only to see her still staring at Han Yu, deliberately avoiding looking at him.

He sighed inwardly, Qingnv’s words actually surprised him greatly, although this mission was indeed primarily led by him, it was not expected to be so formally transferred.

To put it bluntly...

Qingnv was entrusting a task as if she was leaving behind a legacy.

This westward journey to the West Continent was too dangerous. Even the seemingly happy-go-lucky Qingnv probably felt an indelible sense of crisis inside.

Maitreya Body nodded towards Han Yu with a smile, "I dare not issue orders, we’re all on the same side."

The moment they sat down in Han Yu’s abode, Qingnv impatiently asked, "What’s the current situation in Yaochi?"

Han Yu was silent for a moment before shaking her head, "We are unable; we have received almost no information from within the sect."

"Is she guarding against you all?"

Qingnv’s expression turned colder.

"Yaochi is now controlled by the Jile faction, with support from Rangsui’s disciples. They hardly allow us or the Moonlight Mountain disciples to participate in discussions."

"Didn’t Rangsui die?"

"Therefore, Rangsui’s faction’s disciples could only submit to the Jile Heavenly Girl."

Maitreya Body spoke up, "That makes sense too. Jade Snow Mountain disciples knowing would mean you know, right? It’s unclear if word of the Northern Continent battle has spread."

At the time, Zheng Fa did pay attention; there didn’t seem to be other cultivators around, according to which Qingnv and Taiyin Fairy’s affiliation with Jiushan Sect shouldn’t easily leak.

However, Zheng Fa didn’t fully understand the Divine Skills of the Earth Emperor Corpse and Thunder Sound Buddha, so he couldn’t be absolutely certain.

But the Jile Heavenly Girl guarding against Qingnv and Taiyin Fairy’s disciples was long anticipated by Jiushan Sect.

Even if the Jile Heavenly Girl didn’t know the two had joined Jiushan Sect, the two factions were already at odds, and Rangsui didn’t regard Qingnv and Taiyin Fairy as his own.

"Actually, this isn’t a bad thing." Seeing Qingnv’s expression still displeased for not hearing news, clearly disappointed, Maitreya Body offered comfort, "At a time like this, no news is actually good news."

Qingnv paused, looking at Maitreya Body, with a look of doubt in her eyes.

"This indicates Yaochi hasn’t experienced chaos. Before we came, we were worried Yaochi might face a situation like the Peacock Emperor, being attacked from all sides, weren’t we?"

Qingnv immediately understood, her face breaking into smiles, clapping her hands, "You’re right!"

With Han Yu’s cultivation and identity, even if excluded from the sect’s core, she couldn’t remain unaware of a major upheaval in Yaochi.

"Are those four Buddhas so kind-hearted?"