That Fair-Faced 'Sage' {Completed}

9. Sibling Rivalry

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The Western Dragon Clan Stronghold was said to house almost three hundred cultivators.

"This is it?" LanFen said aloud. "Hmph. I assumed it would be more impressive than the Zhao manor."

"Tch! Nobody asked you!" One of the disciples shoved her from behind.

LanFen's brows drew together in an annoyed scowl... It was the same disciple who had drawn her up roughly from the boat, but she hadn't bothered with him then.

But now... 'It seems he has really forgotten the restaurant incident!'

Her qi had been blocked, but she had been slowly undoing the seal since then. She might not be able to use her spirit power, thanks to the spirit-binding ropes, but she could still direct her aura.

So she turned and glared darkly at the disciple through the black veil, and then directed just a tiny bit of her aura to him.

"Eeek!" The disciple took several hasty steps back, as goosebumps crawled up his arms, but as he stepped backwards, Lu FengHo slapped the back of his head.

"It's not your turn to speak up against our guest! Until the Clan Leaders decide otherwise, Zhao LanFeng is a full-fledged cultivator from the Zhao clan, whereas you just became a senior disciple last month!"

"Y-yes Master Lu." The disciple's cheeks burned in embarrassment, especially since the so called 'full-fledged cultivator' looked younger than him.

Lu FengHo went forward to take the lead, and they walked till they came to a beautiful, stone courtyard that was lined with beautiful plum trees and stone seats. It looked like a small arena of sorts.

"A- Chén!"

They had barely walked in when the voice called out.

Shuǐ Chenlin looked away in mild annoyance, but the rest all turned to see a fairy-like beauty approaching.

"Wah! It's Miss Shuǐ!" One of the disciples exclaimed with a completely lovestruck expression on his face.

"One of the five most beautiful flowers of Jade City!" Another informed with an identical look on his face.

As she approached, a breeze blew before her and petals followed, as the breeze ruffled her hair and flowing robes, almost as if to further accentuate her beauty.

Several of them were eyeing her with worshipful expressions, including Lord Meng, who, surely, must be too old for such shamelessness!

LanFen shook her head under the veil. Then she noticed Shuǐ ChénLín, Lu FengHo and Shuǐ JunHo did not appear to be affected at all.

Shuǐ ChénLín and Shuǐ JunHo were clearly annoyed, but Lu FengHo was completely indifferent.

The lady stopped a small distance from them.

She had what one would call a perfect, slim and pale face. She had a slim nose, small but full lips, painted a mild red hue, and the symbol of a lotus painted on her forehead.

She blushed slightly at Lu FengHo, who showed her absolutely no interest, before she turned her attention back to Shuǐ ChénLín.

"A- Chén. You're back? Just in time for a duel. I've been looking forward to it since the last one." She said all this flawlessly, with impeccable manners.

She was Shuǐ YiShan, only child of yet another Shuǐ branch family, and cousin to Shuǐ Chén and Shuǐ JunHo.

However, as a branch family child, no matter how strong and powerful she became, she could never rule the ShuǐLiu Sect, though she was even a year older than Shuǐ ChénLín!