Chapter 2: Lady Zhou Qiaolian
Huan Xue's green eyes widened in surprise after he peeked at the content on the list. Simultaneously, a small frown appeared on his forehead, seemingly confused or baffled by it.
He gently flipped the paper and look at the back before he turned around and faced Elder Xia.
"Master Xia... Y-You---... Did you give me the wrong paper? This is not a list at all!" Huan Xue finally expressed. "How could this be a list?" he added and tilted the paper for the elder to look at it.
Rather than a list, it was more like the paper holds the name of a target. Heck! There was but only one name scribbled on this blank sheet of paper!
...
Lady Zhou Qiaolian
...
"Hehe," the elder chuckled and revealed a glint of playfulness in his eyes. He slowly tilted his head and glanced at the blue sky. "Huan Xue, you are free to choose your own cultivation partner. There are many strong cultivators outside this territory. But, in my opinion, just focus on this Lady Zhou."
Huan Xue raised his eyebrows, almost baffled by the elder's favor. He was completely dumbfounded. For the elder to speak with a tone of admiration to another cultivator was beyond his expectation!
"Zhou Qiaolian," Huan Xue muttered and looked conflicted. He had not seen nor met this lady, but there were rumors about her that reached their region. "Isn't this lady the cultivation partner of the Feng Sect young master? Master Xia, are you serious about this?"
"Hmmm, I am serious. Although, she was indeed the cultivation partner of the Feng Sect heir. She is also the lady that caused the disaster of the flourishing Feng Sect. In the Boundless Shoreline region, Lady Zhou is viewed as a criminal. But she is quite haughty and calculative. No one has ever captured her," the elder spoke softly.
A criminal!
"Master Xia, I have heard the news about the disaster of the Feng Sect. It was said that Zhou Qiaolian was furious and cut off the vital organ of the young master Feng. Fortunately, their physicians managed to save 'it'. But, he is still in the process of recovering."
In his mind, he could not help but wonder why the elder would recommend such a vicious lady to him?
Elder Xia took a few steps and looked at the sky. "Long ago, it was known that the leader of the Zhou Clan possessed the type of elixir field that focus on martial arts. And his wife also possessed the silver celestial elixir field. They were once a powerful clan in the entire Heng continent. But, their power attracted the envy of other sects..."
"It was exactly five years ago, the Zhou Clan was massacred and Lady Zhou Qiaolian was only 13 years old at that time. She was sent on a beast exploration when her family was attacked."
"Hmm," Huan Xue hummed a response and stared at the name written on the paper.
Elder Xia's investigation of Lady Zou was extensive. However, there were not many in the continent who knew the ultimate secret about her Zhou Clan.
Perhaps, it was fate or the Power of Foresight from her mother. Before Lady Zhou Qiaolian was sent to the beast exploration, her parents actually took out their elixir fields and sealed them on Zhou Qiaolian's body.
The seal was placed on her inner core. And it will only be broken once she gained the sufficient ability to sustain the power needed to cultivate the elixir fields.
To put it simply, Zhou Qiaolian is a Forged practitioner that possessed three different layers of elixir fields.
After the death of her family, the flourishing Feng Sect in the Boundless Shoreline generously adopted Lady Zhou.
Feng Lu, the sect master, pampered and treated her like a gem. So, when the embarrassing news of how Zhou Qiaolian cut off the vital organ of Feng Lu's heir, the entire cultivator world was left speechless!
How could this kind of news not reach the ears of Huan Xue?
The day he heard about such an unimaginable incident, for some unknown reason, he even skipped dual cultivation for several days!
The thought of losing his vital organ for dual cultivation completely terrifies him!
How could a man continue to live without it?
Even the most unreasonable man in the world would rather face death than lose it!
"Have you heard of the Forged Elixir Field Technique?" the elder suddenly asked. The expression on his face slowly turned serious.
Huan Xue nodded his head and pondered for a while. "Isn't that the technique used by shameless practitioners who used stolen elixir fields to enhance their power? Master Xia, why do you ask?"
"Yes, that's right. Feng Mo, the dual cultivator partner of Lady Zhou actually spread the news that the lady is practicing such a malicious technique. No one could confirm this matter yet. But, given the rumors of the lady's power, it might be true. Aren't you curious about this lady, Huan Xue?"
For a moment, the man gulped and lost all the words that he wanted to say. He took a deep breath and sighed.
"Just how many crimes did this Lady Zhou commit? First, she attacked her dual-cultivation partner. Now, she is using a stolen elixir field? Master Xia, I think, it's better if I don't cross paths with this person at all!"
Alas! The Forged Elixir Field Technique is one of the most misunderstood techniques in the world. For those noble cultivators, they frown upon those forged practitioners.
Even Huan Xue felt a little discouraged. For someone to use a stolen elixir field, the technique was actually cruel.
At this time, the existence of three elixir fields in Zhou Qiaolian's body was only known by her and the Feng Sect. This was the secret of the Zhou Clan before they perished.
However, Feng Lu did not clarify this rumor and just let the cultivators make their own assumptions.
As for Zhou Qiaolian, this lady never spared a word or time clearing her name. And her indifferent attitude only worsened the speculations about her.
"Huan Xue, it is said that Lady Zhou is actually a beauty to behold. Hehehe, it's up to you if you listen to my advice. You may also ignore it and follow your plans," the elder gave him a meaningful gaze before they reached the mansion.
"Well, if ever our path crossed, I'll be sure to check if her beauty is really worthy of Master Xia's recognition. I remember how you called all my cultivation partners average. Hehe," Huan Xue stated.
He may have practiced dual cultivation but, he never formed any intimate relationship with his partners. This was a common arrangement in their practice.
One could enhance its cultivation power without being restrained by other duties.
"Hehe, about her appearance, we don't need to doubt it," Elder Xia emphasized and started walking again.
Huan Xue did not speak a word and just let the elder express his assessments...
"In the past, the Zhou Clan was not only recognized for their power but also their otherworldly beauty and elegance. A master that dominated the martial arts cultivation and a mistress that attains heavenly foresight. Her parents' achievement was too great. Even I am also confused about how they reached their ends. Ahh... Since Lady Zhou is the last remnant of the Zhou Clan in our continent, this rumor should be true."
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