NABC Chapter 34 Senior Brother
Chapter 34 Senior Brother
Qingwan paused slightly, then gently took Xu Xiaoxiao's hand and said softly, "Junior Sister Xiaoxiao, this is a rare opportunity. Although Elder Li didn't mention it, think about it: if you can stand out in this competition, your master will definitely look at you with new eyes and be proud of you. Moreover, you've just entered the sect, and this is a great opportunity to show everyone your potential. You'll have more confidence when you walk around the sect in the future. We don't need to be afraid of those disciples who try to sabotage us. I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines. If anyone dares to use tricks against you, I definitely won't stand idly by."
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao hesitated, bit her lip, and said, "But Senior Sister, I'm afraid I haven't mastered the magic yet, and what if I embarrass myself?"
Qingwan gently patted her shoulder and encouraged her, "Xiaoxiao, why are you so insecure? You must have something extraordinary to be accepted as a disciple by Elder Li. Winning or losing the competition is not important. What matters is your courage and experience. Even if the result is not satisfactory, everyone will only think you are brave and commendable, and they will not laugh at you."
Xu Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright then, senior sister, I'll listen to you."
At this moment, she wholeheartedly believed that her senior sister was genuinely looking out for her, but she failed to notice the barely perceptible smugness in Qingwan's eyes.
Just as Xu Xiaoxiao was thinking about how to persuade her master to allow her to participate.
Then a very magnetic voice rang out from behind, "My junior sister, you don't need to participate in competitions to prove anything. In our hearts, you are the best."
When Jiang Jingzhi heard that his master had returned to the sect with his newly accepted junior sister, he waited and waited but did not see them return to the peak, so he came looking for them himself.
He and his junior brother Zhusheng had always longed for a junior sister so they wouldn't have to envy other people's junior sisters. They waited for a hundred years, and finally their wish came true. Not long ago, they received a message from their master and prepared a gift for their junior sister whom they had not yet met.
Jiang Jingzhi was tall and slender, dressed in white that was as white as snow, with his black hair cascading down his back like a waterfall, held up only by a simple white jade hairpin.
His face was as white as jade, his eyebrows were like distant mountains, and his eyes were long and deep. His dark eyes seemed to hold endless stars, yet they were shrouded in a layer of cool gauze. Below his high nose bridge, his thin lips were slightly pursed, as if he were an immortal who had not eaten the food of the mortal world.
He exuded an aura of aloofness that kept people at a distance, making them hesitant to approach him.
However, beneath that aloof exterior beats a passionate and protective heart. Although he is usually taciturn and not good at expressing his emotions, he will stand up for anyone he cares about without hesitation, even if they have suffered the slightest injustice.
To him, his master was like a father, and this new junior sister was like a treasure he had been waiting for. He was eagerly anticipating meeting her, handing her the carefully prepared gift that he and Zhusheng had prepared, and then protecting her behind him so that she would not be harmed in the entire Huitian Sect.
Xu Xiaoxiao noticed the surprised look on Qingwan's face as she looked at the newcomer, so she turned around and said, "This person is so good-looking; in modern times, they'd be a star."
I was so captivated by her beauty; was she the junior sister he was referring to?
"Senior Brother Jingzhi, what brings you here? I was just introducing our Huitian Sect to Junior Sister Xiaoxiao, right, Junior Sister Xiaoxiao?" Qingwan gently took Xu Xiaoxiao's hand, gesturing for her to answer.
"Senior Brother, Senior Sister Qingwan was just introducing me to everyone. Since it's my first day back, I'm not familiar with the place yet."
So this handsome person is my senior brother! How wonderful! Wait, didn't Master say that my senior brother is over a hundred years old? How come this person looks so young, only about thirty? Did he take a youth-preserving pill? It seems the cultivation world is truly amazing.
"Well, now that I'm here, there's no need to trouble Junior Sister Qingwan. I will take care of showing her around."
Jiang Jingzhi also didn't like Qingwan. Although she had a good reputation in the sect, she gave people the feeling that this junior sister's behavior was fake, as if she was doing it on purpose.
Upon hearing Jiang Jingzhi's words, Qingwan's smile froze slightly, but she quickly regained her gentle demeanor and said softly, "It would be best if Senior Brother Jingzhi personally took care of Junior Sister Xiaoxiao, then I will take my leave."
In her heart, however, she gritted her teeth in hatred: "Jiang Jingzhi, I will definitely make you look at me in a new light. Xu Xiaoxiao, don't be so smug for too long."
Jiang Jingzhi watched Qingwan's departing figure, shaking his head inwardly. Then he turned to Xu Xiaoxiao, his eyes filled with a hint of doting: "Junior Sister, let's go."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded obediently and followed behind Jiang Jingzhi, her heart filled with curiosity and affection for her senior brother.
She secretly glanced at Jiang Jingzhi's back, thinking, "Although Senior Brother looks cold, he seems very reliable. I'm sure I can learn a lot from him."
Jiang Jingzhi led Xu Xiaoxiao slowly through the sect, patiently explaining the functions and stories of each place: "Junior Sister, this is the Scripture Pavilion, which contains many cultivation techniques and secret manuals. Once your cultivation reaches a certain level, you can come here to choose a suitable technique to study."
Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed, "Wow, so many secret techniques! I'd better work hard!"
Her eyes sparkled with longing and excitement, filled with anticipation for her future cultivation life.
Looking at her, Jiang Jingzhi couldn't help but smile and said, "Junior Sister, don't be impatient. Cultivation requires a gradual approach, and a solid foundation is the most important thing."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded as if she understood, "Senior Brother, I understand. I will listen to you and work hard to build a solid foundation."
She silently made up her mind that she must make a name for herself in this strange and magical world of cultivation and live up to the expectations of her master and fellow disciples.
As they walked, they encountered several disciples whispering to each other. Upon seeing Jiang Jingzhi and Xu Xiaoxiao, they respectfully bowed.
Jiang Jingzhi simply nodded slightly, while Xu Xiaoxiao lowered her head somewhat embarrassed.
Jiang Jingzhi noticed her embarrassment and said softly, "Junior Sister, you don't need to care about other people's opinions. Just focus on your own cultivation."
Xu Xiaoxiao looked up and saw her senior brother's determined eyes, and the unease in her heart gradually dissipated.
Afterwards, Jiang Jingzhi brought Xu Xiaoxiao to the training ground.
Many disciples on the field were diligently practicing their spells, with various lights flashing and sword shadows flying everywhere.
Jiang Jingzhi said, "Junior Sister, this is a training ground. You can also spar with other disciples here and learn from each other to improve. However, if someone deliberately provokes you, you don't have to tolerate it. Your senior brother is here."
Xu Xiaoxiao felt a warmth in her heart and replied, "Senior Brother, I understand. I will work hard in my cultivation and will not be easily bullied."
She thought to herself that she must improve her strength as soon as possible, and not always hide behind her master and senior brothers for protection.
At this moment, a disciple named Ling Feng stepped forward. He looked at Xu Xiaoxiao with a hint of disdain: "This is the newly joined junior sister? She doesn't seem like anything special."
Jiang Jingzhi's eyes instantly turned cold. He stepped forward, blocking Xu Xiaoxiao's path, and said in a low but intimidating voice, "Junior Brother Ling Feng, don't speak such arrogant words."
Ling Feng felt the pressure from Jiang Jingzhi and shrank back, but still stubbornly said, "Senior Brother Jiang, I'm just telling the truth. If she has the ability, why doesn't she prove herself in the competition?"
Xu Xiaoxiao stepped out from behind Jiang Jingzhi and mustered her courage to say, "Senior brother, I will accept the challenge, but not now. After I have cultivated for a while, I will compete with you."
Although she was a little scared, she didn't want to be looked down upon, and she also didn't want her senior brother to have conflicts with other disciples because of her.
Looking at Xu Xiaoxiao's determined expression, Jiang Jingzhi secretly praised her and said, "Good, Junior Sister has ambition. Junior Brother Ling Feng, if you dare to cheat in the competition in the future, I will definitely not forgive you."
Ling Feng snorted and turned to leave.
Jiang Jingzhi turned to Xu Xiaoxiao and said, "Junior Sister, there's no need to rush. Your cultivation path is still long."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "Senior Brother, I understand. I will take it in stride."
She secretly told herself to transform this pressure into motivation for cultivation.