Chapter 7, Tianshui Sect

But big brother? I am your little sister, Lanying. Hearing the voice coming from the mountain, Lanying immediately shouted excitedly

Rest assured, I have already treated my father's injuries. He is now mostly fine and will recover completely after a few months of proper rest. However, my father is currently quite upset, so when you see him, please be cautious in your words.

"Tian'er, just do as your elder brother does when the time comes, do you understand?" Lan Ying said, lowering her head to speak to Ao Tian, who was lying in her arms. Ao Tian is the second younger brother of Ao Jue, three years younger than Ao Jue, and is currently seven years old. If Ao Jue's memory serves him correctly, Ao Tian is indeed the one who, upon first appearing, was quite arrogant and was ultimately killed by Bu Jingyun.

In front of the Qilian Mountains, the maple leaves in the forest are as red as fire, reaching towards the sky and reflecting the sun. From a distance, it appears as if the horizon is ablaze with fierce flames.

"Is that my little sister ahead?" As Ao Jue and the others reached a cliff, a sudden high-pitched voice echoed from the cliff ahead, resonating for several miles. The momentum was astonishing and continuous.

After sharing a moment of familial affection with each other

"Haha, my sister and brother-in-law have arrived!" The proud uncle Lan Hua laughed heartily. With a clever use of force, he descended from the mountaintop, which was over thirty zhang high, as if he were a flying swan, ethereal and divine.

We have already arrived at the foot of Qilian Mountain. In another two hours, we will reach Tianshui Sect. Jue'er, when we see your grandparents and uncle, make sure to greet them, understood?" Looking at the swaying red leaves in the sky, Lan Ying suddenly spoke.

"Are you really my uncle? Uncle, you are truly amazing, even more so than my father. You fell from such a great height and yet you are completely unharmed." In order to flatter her uncle, Ao Jue chose to sacrifice a bit of her father's dignity and pretended to be very adorable as she spoke.

The reason why the Tianshui Sect is called the Tianshui Sect is that its core technique is known as the Tianshui Jue, which is an exceptionally powerful method for manipulating water. The Tianshui Jue is complemented by the corresponding Tianshui Sword Technique. These two techniques are the primary reliance for the Tianshui Sect to become one of the eight major sects in the Central Plains

The proud family of four spoke in unison, leaving Lan Hua momentarily unsure of whom to respond to first. Ultimately, Lan Hua simply picked up Ao Tian and brought him in front of her, addressing Ao Jue: "You must be Ao Jue, as I have heard about you from your mother."

"Sheng Ge, I will have to trouble you again at that time." Lan Ying said to Tu Shu with a gentle expression, noticing the change in Ao Sheng's demeanor, her words carrying a hint of apology

"Uncle, hug me, uncle, hug me," Ao Tian called in a childish voice, while walking towards Lan Hua.

"Hmm, I will learn from my elder brother," Ao Tian said in a babyish voice while nestled in Lan Ying's arms, and he even smiled at Ao Jue.

Every year, the Tianshui Sect is inundated with applicants, as it is the oldest among the eight major sects of the Central Plains. The sect possesses a wealth of martial arts manuals; although they are not unparalleled, they are sufficient for the average person. After all, not everyone can become an extraordinary master.

Since the establishment of the Tianshui Sect, in order to enhance the skills of the disciples, the successive leaders of the Tianshui Sect have allowed their disciples to go into the mountains for hunting. This practice not only improves the combat abilities of the disciples but also eliminates many ferocious beasts that pose a threat to humanity, thus earning the praise of the citizens of Mingcheng

Since my esteemed father-in-law has been holding in a lot of anger, I shall once again serve as a punching bag this time

At this time, the advantages of being young became evident. Ao Tian was being carried by Ao Sheng, but Ao Jue had to walk on his own. Fortunately, Ao Jue had been practicing martial arts for five years and had already reached the level of a second-tier expert in the martial world. It is estimated that he could at least rank in the middle among second-tier experts.

"Good, don't bother your father anymore, come, let's have some candy." At this moment, Lan Ying intervened, and with her special tactic, she immediately silenced Ao Tian.

"Elder brother, how is father’s injury? Nothing serious has happened, right?" Lan Ying asked with a worried expression.

"I have met my elder brother." Ao Sheng called out, his voice somewhat humble, as he had no choice but to be humble; he was still counting on Lan Huahua to shield him later

"Children, what do you know? Your mother and I are mutually in love; do not let your imagination run wild, understand?" Seeing that Ao Jue was inclined to dig deeper, Ao Sheng immediately interrupted him.

The car glistens, the horse whinnies, the wind blows, and the leaves sway

Understood, Mother. Ao Jue nodded and said, for he still had the secret manuals of the Tianshui Sect on his mind. Even if Lan Ying did not mention it, he would still do his utmost to please his grandfather, Lan Ling.

"Little sister has met big brother." Lan Ying sweetly called out to Lan Hua, her voice filled with joy

More than five hundred years ago, the ancestor of the Lan family established the Tianshui Sect in the Qilian Mountains. Throughout this period, it has weathered countless storms, and over two hundred years ago, it was even destroyed by enemies. However, regardless of its past, the Tianshui Sect is now undeniably one of the major sects of the Eight Harmonies of the Central Plains.

I am fine, Ying'er, you don't need to worry. It's just a scolding, and I can handle it. I also know that I am in the wrong; after all, I took someone else's daughter away without saying a word. Ao Sheng smiled at Lan Ying, but despite his words, he felt a bit uneasy inside. There's no helping it; my mother-in-law is too fierce.

What is going on? Could it be that back then, you and mother eloped? Aojue was stunned by the words of Aosheng and Lanying; he never expected that his parents had such a glorious history.

The Qilian Mountains are exceptionally rugged, thus their vehicles cannot enter. Consequently, Ao Sheng left the vehicles at a hunter's home at the foot of the mountain and stationed guards from Ao Jian Mountain Manor to watch over them. Then, the family of three proceeded to walk into the mountains.

Of course, for the sake of his grand ambitions, Ao Jue has never revealed his strength to anyone. He does not wish to make it widely known. Currently, both his power and influence are still in the process of growth. Premature exposure and ostentation would only attract catastrophic consequences for himself

Within the Ming City lies a towering Qilian Mountain, which rises into the clouds and stretches for thousands of miles. The Qilian Mountain is home to countless wild beasts and fierce birds of prey, which is why only a few hunters dare to reside within its confines. However, within this Qilian Mountain, there exists a renowned sect known throughout the world, the Tianshui Sect.

Aojue's mother, Lan Ying, as the daughter of Lan Ling, the sect leader of the Tianshui Sect, originally had the potential to cultivate the first five levels of the Tianshui Technique and the Tianshui Swordsmanship. Unfortunately, Lan Ying does not have a fondness for martial arts, and thus is not familiar with these two sets of skills. This leaves Aojue feeling quite helpless, as he could have learned from her if she had mastered them.

Ao Sheng watched his wife remind their son, feeling a deep sense of warmth. However, his expression soon changed. There was no way around it; he had not married Lan Ying in a legitimate manner, but rather eloped with her. Although, in the end, Ao Jue's grandfather accepted the situation as a fact, he never once showed Ao Sheng a kind face.

In the maple forest, three horse-drawn carriages slowly entered, their wheels crunching over the carpet of fallen maple leaves, producing a creaking sound. A gentle breeze swept through, instantly sending a flurry of red leaves cascading down, the fiery red maple leaves swirling around the vehicles as if welcoming the distant guests

"It's fine, it's fine." Lan Ying still vaguely remembers her father's indulgence and care for her during her childhood. If Lan Ling were to die just like that, she truly would not be able to bear it

What is elopement? What does mutual affection mean?" Ao Tian suddenly said in a childish tone, his eyes filled with confusion, which made Ao Sheng feel a headache; just as he had managed to settle his eldest son, the youngest son was causing a ruckus again