Chapter 215: Ye Lingling Arrives
Shui Bing’er gazed at Jiang Li’er’s retreating figure, a flicker of envy flashing in her eyes.
She truly lives a life of effortless grace!
A Titled Douluo...
When would she be able to reach that realm?
...
A few days later.
Shui Bing’er stood on the seventh floor of the nine-story tower, looking out over the entire estate.
She had been here for several days now.
During this time, she had toured the entire sect headquarters, familiarized herself with the surrounding environment, and gradually adapted to life here.
To be honest, it was far better than she had imagined.
Jiang Bai had arranged a private courtyard for her—small in size, yet exquisitely crafted.
The cottage featured dark-blue tiles and grey bricks; a few plum trees bloomed in front of the house, while a small bamboo grove rustled behind it.
The courtyard even boasted a dedicated cultivation chamber, its floor paved with Profound Ice—an environment perfectly suited for her cultivation.
Every morning at dawn, attendants would arrive bearing various rare medicinal herbs for her to use in her medicinal baths.
The first time Shui Bing’er took such a bath, she was left utterly dumbfounded.
The medicinal bath was incredibly soothing; the herbal potency was gentle—much like soaking in a natural hot spring—and bore absolutely no resemblance to the excruciatingly painful medicinal baths she had endured during her foundational training in childhood.
Is this the true depth of a Titled Douluo’s resources?
She couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.
However, what surprised her most of all was Jiang Li’er herself.
The Titled Douluo who had utterly crushed every opponent on the tournament stage turned out to be incredibly easy to get along with in private.
Over these past few days, Jiang Li’er had frequently sought her out—taking her on tours of the grounds and regaling her with all sorts of amusing anecdotes.
Listening to these stories, Shui Bing’er felt a mix of envy and longing.
Although Jiang Li’er would occasionally give her a hearty pat on the shoulder—hard enough to make her stumble—Shui Bing’er could sense that her gestures were entirely sincere.
A sincere welcome.
That feeling filled Shui Bing’er’s heart with warmth.
She gazed out at the distant mountain ranges, the corners of her lips curving upward ever so slightly.
Just then, the sound of light footsteps drifted in from behind her.
Shui Bing’er turned around.
Sometime without her noticing, Jiang Bai had come to stand right behind her. He was still clad in that simple white robe, his black hair loosely tied back, his demeanor relaxed and at ease.
"Well? Are you settling in alright?"
He asked, his voice gentle.
Shui Bing’er nodded. "Yes, very well. Thank you, Sect Master."
Jiang Bai smiled. "That’s good to hear."
He paused for a moment. "Another disciple should be arriving today. Let’s go down and welcome her."
Shui Bing’er was slightly taken aback. "Another disciple? Is it...?"
"Ye Lingling," Jiang Bai replied. "She arrived in Spirit City last night and stayed there for the night; she should be coming over today."
Shui Bing’er nodded. "Alright."
She was just about to follow Jiang Bai down the tower stairs...
When her vision went black!
A dizzying swirl of light and shadow ensued!
By the time she regained her senses, she was already standing beneath the grand archway of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect!
Shui Bing’er: "???"
Since this was her first experience with spatial teleportation—and given that Jiang Bai had initiated the jump with zero wind-up—she was completely unprepared.
Her center of gravity shifted precariously; she stumbled a few steps, nearly falling to the ground!
After finally managing to steady herself, she rubbed her slightly spinning head and couldn’t help but complain, "Sect Master! Next time, could you give me a little warning beforehand?!"
Jiang Bai stood beside her, a smile playing on his lips, and replied, "Next time—definitely!"
Shui Bing’er stared at him, feeling utterly speechless.
Next time—definitely?
Why did that phrase sound so familiar?
Just then, a simple, unadorned carriage slowly approached from the distance.
The carriage came to a halt in front of the archway.
The curtains parted, and a slender figure stepped out.
A long black gown, a black veil.
Long blue hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, shimmering with a faint halo in the sunlight.
Ye Lingling.
She stood at the entrance, raised her head, and gazed up at the plaque above.
Nine... Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?
She blinked, just to make sure her eyes weren’t deceiving her.
The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?!
What on earth is going on here?
She had heard from her mother that Jiang Bai intended to take down the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
But wasn’t this a bit too direct?
To simply call it the "Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect"—wasn’t that practically a blatant, in-your-face provocation?
Her gaze shifted downward, landing on the two figures standing beneath the archway.
Jiang Bai—and... Shui Bing’er?
A flicker of complex emotion crossed Ye Lingling’s eyes.
Why was she here, too?
Yet, she didn’t dwell on it.
Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward and entered.
Jiang Bai stood at the very front, a smile gracing his face.
Shui Bing’er stood slightly behind him, also sizing up Ye Lingling.
The gazes of the two young women met in mid-air.
Ye Lingling walked up to them and came to a halt.
She curtsied slightly, her voice soft and subdued: "Greetings, Sect Master."
Jiang Bai nodded: "Miss Ye, welcome to our Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect!"
He turned to the side and gestured toward Shui Bing’er: "This is Shui Bing’er—the former captain of the Heavenly Water Team. You should be familiar with her. From this day forward, you two are fellow disciples and sisters."
Ye Lingling’s gaze settled upon Shui Bing’er.
Shui Bing’er looked back at her.
The two held each other’s gaze for a moment.
Ye Lingling gave a slight nod—a silent form of greeting.
Shui Bing’er blinked in surprise, then offered a gentle smile: "Junior Sister Lingling, I look forward to getting to know you."
Ye Lingling nodded.
She said nothing.
The atmosphere felt somewhat subtle.
Watching the two young women, Jiang Bai felt a flicker of amusement deep within.
One was calm and composed; the other, socially awkward and taciturn.
It was quite an interesting combination.
He spoke up: "Lingling, your living quarters have already been arranged. I’ll have someone show you there shortly. Settle in first and take a few days to rest. Afterward, I’ll draw up a cultivation plan for both of you."
Ye Lingling nodded.
Just then, a golden blur came sprinting toward them from the distance!
"I’m here! I’m here! Where’s the newbie?"
Moving like a gust of wind, Jiang Li’er instantly materialized before the group.
She was clad in a form-fitting golden outfit, her golden ponytail bouncing behind her, and her crimson eyes sparkled with excitement.
Her gaze landed squarely on Ye Lingling.
Then, she blinked: "So you’re Ye Lingling?"
Ye Lingling looked at her, a vague sense of foreboding rising within her.
Nevertheless, she gave a polite nod. Jiang Li’er looked her up and down, then grinned: "Wearing a veil—quite mysterious, aren’t you?"
She reached out, intending to pat Ye Lingling on the shoulder.
Ye Lingling instinctively took a step back.
Jiang Li’er’s hand met only empty air.
She paused for a moment, then smiled: "Oh? A bit shy, are we?"
Ye Lingling remained silent.
However, beneath the black veil, her face felt faintly flushed with heat.
Watching this scene from the side, Shui Bing’er couldn’t help but chuckle.
It seemed that this Ye Lingling was even more intimidated by Jiang Li’er than she herself was.
Jiang Bai shook his head: "Li’er, don’t scare her."
Jiang Li’er pouted: "How am I scaring anyone? I’m actually being very gentle, okay?"
Everyone else: "..."
You call that gentle?
...
A few days later.
The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—the Back Mountain.
Here lay a bamboo grove; the setting was serene, with the shadows of the bamboo swaying gently. A winding path paved with bluestone snaked through the grove, leading into its depths.
Deep within the bamboo grove stood a pavilion.
The pavilion was modest in size, yet exquisitely elegant. Inside stood a stone table surrounded by several stone stools. Light, gauzy curtains hung from the eaves, swaying softly in the breeze.
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