Tian Ning didn't have time to deal with Long Ye's blatant hostility; she was surrounded by Wanjian Sect disciples as soon as she appeared.
She was now a prominent figure in Wanjian Sect. Publicly exposing Wenren Xue's lies, and the Sect Leader personally ordering Wenren Xue's expulsion, not to mention the contract for ten Sword Spirits from the Sword Tomb, had left a deep impression on everyone.
"Senior Sister Tian Ning, what are you doing here?"
"I was worried, but seeing Senior Sister Tian Ning, I'm not nervous anymore!"
Many Wanjian Sect disciples had heard from the newly admitted disciples who entered the Sword Tomb that day that if it weren't for this Junior Sister's single-handed operation of the myriad swords, they wouldn't have defeated the invading Demonic Cultivators so easily.
Therefore, Tian Ning's appearance was like a reassurance to them.
Moreover, there was a new disciple who had witnessed Tian Ning's strength in the Sword Tomb that day. Seeing Tian Ning, his eyes lit up!
Long Ye was unaware of what had happened in Wanjian Sect. He only wanted to hear how Tian Ning had harmed Wenren Xue. Seeing Tian Ning surrounded and admired by the Wanjian Sect disciples, his displeasure grew!
Humans are truly fickle!
Did these people... ever remember how they respected Xue'er before?
He was angry, and he also disliked Long Han for bringing Tian Ning back.
"This prince ordered you to find the Exit. Have you found it?"
Due to his status, Long Han bowed slightly and respectfully replied, "Your Highness, I have not..."
'Slap!'
A crisp slap landed on Long Han's face. Even with the Dragon Clan's dragon scales protecting him, the slap was humiliating in front of so many people!
Long Han felt his cheeks burning; it happened again...
This pampered young Dragon Clan Crown Prince, relying on his status, was always so reckless, showing no face to him in front of everyone!
He clenched his fists, his fingernails digging into his palm. Although he'd always been like this, he still wished he could find a crack in the earth to hide in. The darkness in his heart deepened... If he had the chance! One day, he would make Long Ye suffer!
"Not only did you fail, but you also brought back an irrelevant useless person!" Long Ye sneered, "Why are you so kind? Do you care about her life or death? If she causes everyone to be discovered by Spirit Beasts and something happens, you will be the sinner!"
"I... it's my fault, Your Highness's rebuke is right." Long Han could only say these words.
The Wanjian Sect disciples heard the intent behind Long Ye's words.
Sword Cultivators were never known for their patience. Immediately, a disciple stepped forward and said, "What do you mean? We respect you as a Senior of the Dragon Clan, but what do you mean by speaking sarcastically about our Senior Sister Tian Ning?!"
"Six Sects disciples always work together. According to you, should we drive away our fellow disciples when we encounter them?"
"It's ridiculous. If that's the case, what's the point of the Six Sects' Righteous Path Disciples!"
...
Naturally, the disciples of their own Sect would protect their own Junior Sister. Long Ye's face darkened at the words of the Wanjian Sect disciples. When had he ever received such questioning?
"You're presumptuous!"
"What? Does the Dragon Clan think they can act without reason because of their status?!" A powerful Senior Sister immediately stood protectively in front of Tian Ning.
Although the disciples from different peaks of Wanjian Sect were not very familiar with each other, once they left Wanjian Sect's gates, they were united!
This feeling of being protected was warm. Tian Ning silently praised the Wanjian Sect disciples in her heart; she didn't even have a chance to speak, and they became her spokespeople.
The atmosphere became tense.
Due to the Concealment Talismans pasted around, no one dared to act rashly, fearing that the commotion would attract the attention of the Spirit Beasts outside.
At this time, a peacemaker appeared—a man wearing the robe of a Fu Immortal Sect Direct Disciple. He was exceptionally handsome, with bright eyes and a noble bearing. His face bore a slight resemblance to Tian Ning's, and he had a gentle smile, looking like a reasonable person.
"Fellow Cultivators of Wanjian Sect, Senior Long Han's tone was indeed not good, please forgive him. He was worried that Ning'er might have residual scents attracting Spirit Beasts, causing unnecessary trouble. It's easy to solve; I just need to apply a few Concealment Talismans to Ning'er." He smiled and turned to Tian Ning: "Ning'er, come here."
Tian Ning: "..."
Wait, who is he?
"I am Wenren Bai, a Direct Disciple of Fu Immortal Sect, and the third son of the Wenren Family, Ning'er's third brother." Wenren Bai introduced himself, addressing the questioning gazes of the Wanjian Sect disciples.
Long Ye coldly snorted, "Concealment Talismans are precious now, little Bai, how can you sacrifice everyone's survival time for her?"
"Brother Long Ye, Ning'er is my own younger sister. As her third brother, I must protect her no matter what." Then, Wenren Bai said in front of everyone, "Fellow Cultivators, give me, Wenren Bai, some face, and give me a Concealment Talisman for my sixth younger sister. Ning'er suddenly appeared here for some reason, and to ensure everyone's safety, this is the only way."
Tian Ning: "..."
If he were a truly good brother, would he do this to her?
His words quickly drew dissatisfaction from others.
"Why should the few remaining Concealment Talismans be given to her? She's superfluous!"
"Concealment Talismans are already scarce, and she's not helping, only causing trouble!"
"Yeah! What does she mean by ensuring everyone's safety? Without her, we wouldn't waste a single Concealment Talisman!"
...
"No need!" Tian Ning raised her voice.
She directly took out a stack of Concealment Talismans from her Dimensional Pouch and applied them to herself. Then, as if remembering something, she took out another batch and applied them to the coffin behind her!
Those Concealment Talismans were more numerous than those on the surrounding walls!
Everyone: "..."
Wait, what were they arguing about just now?
"Y-you... how can you waste Concealment Talismans like that..." A Fu Immortal Sect disciple who had spoken the loudest earlier spoke, unable to believe that someone would use talismans like this. Shouldn't they be saving them?
Tian Ning put her hands on her hips, "It's none of your business how I use my talismans! I didn't use yours!"
In front of everyone, she took out several more stacks of Concealment Talismans and distributed them to the Wanjian Sect fellow disciples, even to the extent of giving one to each person.
Others: "..."
If they had known, they wouldn't have said anything about the Concealment Talisman earlier.
Now, others were too embarrassed to ask Tian Ning for Concealment Talismans, especially after they spoke to the young girl like that earlier.
Long Han, Long Ye, and Wenren Bai's eyes flashed with ambiguous meaning; they all knew the source of Tian Ning's Concealment Talismans, they were definitely from the Dragon King.
Tian Ning ignored the three of them and instead asked the Wanjian Sect fellow disciples about the Ninth-Grade Spirit Plant, the Ice Lin Zhi.
Seeing that Tian Ning was treating her third brother like an invisible person, Wenren Bai familiarly approached, "Ning'er, you have so many Concealment Talismans, why not use them to help everyone?"
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