World Traveler

"This is a long story..."

Huyan Ju looked at Yanan and said with some embarrassment.

"So, Senior Sister, is there anything urgent today?"

"Hmm...I don't think so."

"Since Senior Sister has such a long story to tell, and Junior Sister Xiahou Lan isn't planning on leaving, why don't we find a relaxing place to sit and chat?"

Huyan Ju thought about it and turned to look at Xiahou Lan beside him and nodded slightly, thus agreeing to the proposal.

"Then let's go to the teahouse in the Colorless Market."

...............

"This Colorless Market was originally a gathering place for disciples, their families, and traveling merchants. However, because of the Kongtong Sect's protection, more and more people settled here, and slowly this Colorless Market was formed."

After hearing Hu Yanju's introduction, Yanan nodded thoughtfully.

As he followed Huyan Ju, many male disciples looked at him with curiosity and hostility.

Tsk, do kids these days hit puberty so early?

Oh, I forgot, this was in ancient times, and it was normal to get married early.

Soon, the three of them arrived at a teahouse and were led by the waiter to a private room on the second floor.

Since the shopkeeper recognized Hu Yanju, he refused to take any money no matter what she said. Instead, he brought her a pot of good tea.

"Junior Brother Ji, do you know the history of our Kongtong Sect?"

The only thing Yanan knows now is that the Kongtong Sect in this world doesn’t seem to have the Seven Injury Fist... or is it because he hasn’t received the true teachings?

He shook his head to indicate that he didn't know.

Seeing this, Huyan Ju began to tell the history of Kongtong Sect.

"This Kongtong Mountain was once home to more than a dozen sects, large and small, including people from the Song Dynasty, the Western Xia Dynasty, the Liao Dynasty, and the Tibetans. There were constant clashes and countless casualties."

"The founder of our Kongtong Sect, a man of first-rate martial arts and virtue, was overcome with pity upon seeing this scene. He established the sect's rules, united with three of his friends, unified Kongtong Mountain, and established the Kongtong Sect."

I remember that in the previous version I heard that the founder of Kongtong Sect was an immortal who descended to the earth?

Moreover, Yanan discovered that this story was spread quite widely, and every disciple of the Iron Fist Sect could tell this version of the story.

"As for why Junior Sister Xiahou Mei changed her name to Xiahou Lan, it has something to do with the sect rules established by our Grandmaster back then."

"It's in the rules set by our master that female disciples of Feitian Sect can only be called Mei, female disciples of Duopo Sect can only be called Lan, female disciples of Tiequan Sect can only be called Zhu, and female disciples of Xuangong Cave can only be called Ju."

"So, after Junior Sister was accepted as a direct female disciple by the Soul-Snatching Sect's leader, she had to change her name from mei to lan."

I see. However, this ancestor's hobby is indeed a bit strange...

"Senior Sister Huyan, besides plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, are there any other art forms like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting?"

"Um...it doesn't seem like it?"

After hearing Yanan's question, Huyan Ju thought about it seriously before giving an answer.

After listening to the history, Huyan Ju also became curious about Yanan's life experience.

Yanan also started to make up his own little story, about a happy family, intelligence, family medical skills, and being a famous handsome guy in town. In short, he painted a beautiful picture for her.

Later, there was another turning point for her. The mistake made by the leader of the Iron Fist Sect caused a fire, and her whole family died. She was burned into a monster that was neither human nor ghost, and was ostracized and isolated by everyone...

After telling these little stories, Hu Yanju's sympathy was revealed, and she couldn't help but comfort Yanan for a long time.

This girl is quite kind-hearted.

"Boom boom boom!"

As they were chatting, there was a knock on the door, interrupting Yanan who was telling a story.

"Junior Sister Huyan, the Sect Leader is looking for you."

"Ah, Junior Brother Ji, I'm so sorry. Mother is looking for me, so I have to leave first. But don't worry, Junior Brother. We in Kongtong Sect believe in teaching everyone without distinction. I will protect you from now on. If anyone bullies you, just come to me."

Huyan Ju stood up apologetically and prepared to leave, while Xiahou Lan beside him remained unmoved.

"Senior Sister Huyan, please go back first. I want to talk to Senior Brother Ji."

Upon hearing this, Huyan Ju was a little bit surprised. After all, Xiahou Lan had been looking like she was full of hatred for him for the past month. She had a gloomy face and didn't talk to anyone. Even when Huyan Ju chatted with her, she would only say one or two words at most.

But now this situation...

Forget it, my mother is still waiting for me. It’s a good thing that Junior Sister Xiahou is willing to chat. I can probably feel at ease about Junior Brother Ji’s character after talking for so long.

"Then please trouble Junior Brother Ji to take care of Junior Sister Xiahou."

"Okay, take care, Senior Sister."

After Huyan Ju left, the atmosphere in the whole room suddenly became quiet. Yanan waited for a long time but heard nothing. Xiahou Lan spoke, but he was not in a hurry. He picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup of tea for her and himself, and then slowly tasted it.

One cup, two cups...

Just after finishing the fourth glass, Xia Houlan, who was sitting in front of him, finally spoke.

"why?"

"what why?"

How can I know what you are talking about if you don't explain it clearly?

"Your entire family died because of the Kongtong Sect... Don't you hate the Kongtong Sect?"

After hearing what Xia Houlan said, Yanan picked out the key words and roughly guessed that she was probably so excited now because her whole family died because of Kongtong Sect.

"Hate? What's the point of hating? Besides, we eat and drink from Kongtong, and even practice Kongtong martial arts..."

Before Yanan finished speaking, Xiahou Lan became very excited.

"You mean, don't you plan to avenge your family?"

But my background story is made up, how can you expect me to continue? Besides, we are now in Kongtong Sect.

After thinking about it, Yanan decided to change the topic to a less sensitive one.

"Then how about Junior Sister Xia Houlan telling us your story first?"

Seeing that Xia Houlan didn't react and her desire to chat began to wane, Yanan added another sentence.

"Junior Sister Xiahou, after you finish your story, if you have any questions, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

The story was quickly told, and the content was not beyond Yanan's expectations. The simple description was...

Xiahou Lan of Kongtong Sect was originally supposed to be called Xiahou Mei of Snow Mountain Sect, but the Snow Mountain Sect was wiped out by Kongtong Sect for unknown reasons. As an orphan of the Snow Mountain Sect, she was forcibly brought back and became the direct female disciple of the Duopo Sect.

Just these few short sentences gave Yanan another evaluation of the Kongtong Sect.

What kind of crazy XP is this?

Don’t you know that you are raising two ignorant kids?

This girl who already knows right from wrong and still hates Kongtong Sect came back. What kind of weird XP is this...

However, Yanan felt a little troubled when he saw the little girl in front of him with tears in her eyes. It could be said that Yanan had no experience in coaxing people.

However, looking at her face, which still showed beauty despite the traces of tears, it became clear why she was brought back after her entire family was killed.