Chapter 2201 - 1189: _2

But this also depends on who you’re comparing with. If it’s someone like Jiushan Cangxuan, an absolute master, then it’s not enough.

He also hopes to have the opportunity to meet Jiushan Cangxuan in the future, to learn a few techniques from him, and see how big the gap is between them.

"Hmm?" Sheng Yanlin’s eyes paused, he looked towards the direction of the door and remarked, "Someone’s coming."

About half a minute later, hurried footsteps sounded in the courtyard outside, as well as murmurs and voices trying to stop someone.

But it seems the person wasn’t stopped and instead made their way straight to the door, then "bang, bang, bang" banged on the door.

As the door opened, a figure burst straight in—a girl dressed in the Esoteric Sect’s traditional attire, with lively brows and eyes.

"Miss Sutana!" Yang Xiao was somewhat surprised.

But Sutana ignored him, entering the room and started searching everywhere, even lifting the quilt on the bed until she finally locked her target onto Yang Xiao.

However, before targeting Yang Xiao, Sutana first came in front of Sheng Yanlin. Under Yang Xiao’s bewildered gaze, Sutana bowed to Sheng Yanlin, who calmly accepted the bow, stroking his beard.

What status Sutana has in the Esoteric Sect, that she would bow to Dean Sheng, was something Yang Xiao hadn’t anticipated. It seems that during the past year Sheng Yanlin hadn’t been idle, and developed quite a relationship with Sutana.

But in the next second, the scene suddenly changed: Sutana grabbed Dean Sheng’s collar, snatched his Wisdom Stick, and was about to hit his head with it.

"Hey, not allowed, not allowed!" Sheng Yanlin panicked, his aura of a master suddenly vanished, "Princess Sutana, stop please!"

Just as Dean Sheng was about to get hit, Yang Xiao summoned the Mirror Ghost, and the scene changed again.

Sutana burst into tears, dropped the Wisdom Stick, and ran to the Mirror Ghost. First, she inspected it from top to bottom, even opening its mouth to check its teeth and such. Once confirmed, she embraced the Mirror Ghost, continuously caressing its head.

Yang Xiao realized that Sutana’s feelings for the Mirror Ghost were complex, like a combination of a best friend and a beloved toy.

The Mirror Ghost also felt a natural closeness to Sutana, actively cooperating with her actions and responding significantly.

After reuniting with her good friend, Sutana’s attention was completely absorbed. She grabbed the Mirror Ghost’s hand and dashed away, "tap tap tap" down the path.

Knowing the Mirror Ghost would be fine with Sutana, Yang Xiao let them be, for he sensed the Mirror Ghost also enjoyed being with Sutana.

"Hai... hai hai..."

Sheng Yanlin coughed lightly several times, while tidying up his rumpled clothes, regaining his aura as a master. With a casual grab, the Wisdom Stick returned to his hand.

"Elder Sheng, what was that just now?" Yang Xiao curiously asked, "Miss Sutana seems... very familiar with you?"

"Sutana has a special constitution, the resentful spirit within her is too strong for her to control, which leads to instability in her mental state."

"It so happened that I have some expertise in this area, so the High Priest requested me to teach Sutana some methods to help stabilize her condition," Sheng Yanlin explained.

"You saw it yourself. Now, after my teaching, Sutana is obviously much more polite; she’s learned to bow before taking action—my education is very successful, the results are outstanding," Sheng Yanlin shamelessly boasted.

Knowing Dean Sheng was a man of pride, Yang Xiao didn’t expose him, but instead shot him a knowing look.

Yang Xiao was just about to continue the earlier topic when suddenly Dean Sheng gestured with his hand, then turned towards the door, smiling, "Since the elder is here, please come in and speak."

Yang Xiao was taken aback, suddenly looking towards the door; he hadn’t sensed anyone there, it seemed completely empty to him.

However, right after Dean Sheng spoke, Yang Xiao immediately sensed a strong aura at the door.

The owner of this aura was not unfamiliar to him; it was Elder Kunpa, the Cannibal Buddha’s advisor, whom he had met not long ago.

"Hehe, Dean Sheng, please forgive me. I originally didn’t intend to interrupt your nostalgia."

A figure walked in from the doorway; Elder Kunpa first greeted Sheng Yanlin, then turned to Yang Xiao, politely saying, "Young Priest, the High Priest instructed me to return this gift to you, saying you’ll need it in the future."

Subsequently, Elder Kunpa took out something wrapped in yellow paper from his arms. Upon opening it, it revealed the Blood Soil that Yang Xiao had presented to the Cannibal Buddha as a meeting gift.

Ordinarily, asking for the return of a gift is inappropriate, but Yang Xiao understood this was the Cannibal Buddha’s favor towards him, knowing it was difficult for him to accumulate good items. Hence, without being pretentious, he folded his hands in thanks and accepted it.

"Young Priest, there’s another thing. Later tonight, I will come find you, for tomorrow the High Priest wants to host a banquet for you personally, to appoint you as our sect’s Young Priest. This is a major event, and the proper rituals and etiquette must not be overlooked," Elder Kunpa reminded.

"Then I’ll trouble the elder," Yang Xiao replied with clasped hands.

"Hehe, Young Priest, you’re too kind. From today onwards, we are all one family. If there were any misunderstandings or not, I hope you’ll forgive them," Elder Kunpa also knew Yang Xiao could be petty.

"No need to mention it, the elder has helped me Yang Xiao greatly, I won’t forget the elder’s kindness, and I ask the elder to continue offering support in the future," Yang Xiao said.