Chapter 427 - 11: The Cannon Fodder Eldest Senior Sister in Cultivation Novels (11)

Upon hearing about this matter, Yu Fanxin couldn’t sit still.

He went directly to Immortal Venerable Rong Yin and questioned him.

"Senior sister’s body hasn’t recovered yet; it’s inappropriate for her to lead the team to descend to the Mortal World to capture Chu Xiuhuan."

Rong Yin looked at him, expressionless.

"As the senior sister, if she doesn’t go, who will?"

"I’ll go! My cultivation is higher than hers, and I understand the Mortal World better. I’m more suitable."

"You? First, ask your father if he agrees."

At the mention of his father, Yu Fanxin frowned, feeling suppressed inside.

"Since he sent me here to cultivate, he shouldn’t give me any special privileges! If other disciples can go, why can’t I? Immortal Venerable, now you are my mentor; if you agree, I wish to go for training."

Rong Yin understood Yu Fanxin’s stubborn and aggressive nature; whether allowed or not, he would still go, so he directly agreed with him.

"Very well, your only task in descending this time is to protect all your fellow junior brothers and sisters, especially Meng Tao, who has just entered the Immortal Sect and has the lowest cultivation level. As a senior brother, watch over her more."

Again with Meng Tao.

Yu Fanxin, wishing to descend to the Mortal World, said no more and agreed.

Previously, he liked Meng Tao the most, finding her innocent and unrestrained, thinking she was a kindred spirit. But now, he found her unpleasant and irksome.

She always cried a lot, dropping tears everywhere. Previously, he thought women were made of water and had many tears, which he could understand. But after he saw Jiang Lai’s determined look when he was on the brink of life, Yu Fanxin realized the person he truly admired appeared that way from the bottom of his heart.

The junior brothers and sisters who had just entered the Immortal Sect were in the dining hall. They hadn’t yet reached the point of complete fasting and ate with some senior brothers and sisters who had lower cultivation levels.

Meng Tao sat in the center, listening to a senior sister vividly recounting the experiences of Chu Xiuhuan.

"He truly is a prodigy. Like us, he also came from the Mortal World, but he was the Monarch of the strongest country in the Mortal World, Chu Country. He became Monarch at a young age, isn’t that impressive? In order to continue his cultivation, he voluntarily abdicated and then entered the Immortal Sect with Immortal Venerable Yuanming. After that, Immortal Venerable Yuanming valued him greatly, and Chu Xiuhuan himself has been very competitive, consistently winning first place in successive Immortal Sect tournaments, bringing much respect to Immortal Venerable Yuanming.

Furthermore, this senior brother has a very good temperament and exhibits incredible patience with us newcomers. This time, his descent into madness meant that none of the disciples under Immortal Venerable Yuanming’s wing were willing to become his enemies. The Immortal Emperor feared they would be soft-hearted, so he sent us and the disciples under Heavenly Pity Immortal Venerable to go together."

After speaking, she sighed.

"It’s a pity that my cultivation isn’t enough; I’m not qualified to descend with them. Otherwise, I’d like to witness what this demon Chu Xiuhuan looks like."

"You talk as if any of us could follow likewise. I heard Chu Xiuhuan’s cultivation was already formidable, and after descending into madness, his powers dramatically increased. We’d be sending ourselves to death as mere shrimp soldiers and crab generals."

"But Meng Tao can go; I saw the senior brother give you the token to descend to the Mortal World."

This person’s tone was sour, causing everyone to stop eating and silently watch Meng Tao with eyes full of envy.

Meng Tao quickly waved her hand with a smile.

"I, I don’t want to go either, but they said that this time we need someone unfamiliar to approach Chu Xiuhuan to lower his guard, which is why they picked me. I always felt it wasn’t safe, but senior sister said she could guarantee my safety."

She smiled at everyone again after speaking.

Next to her, Cai Zi frowned in displeasure.

"So your senior sister asked you to descend specifically as bait?"

Meng Tao scratched her head with a blank face.

"Is that so? I’m not really sure. As long as I can help the senior brothers and sisters, I’m happy, even if it means being bait! Anyway, senior sister will definitely protect me."

Everyone looked at each other, with a bit more pity in their eyes for Meng Tao.

"You should be more careful; Chu Xiuhuan is no longer the gentle and patient senior brother he once was. His intellect has now vanished, leaving only slaughter, and his appearance has become extremely ugly due to the Demonic Qi. If you’re caught, you’ll suffer greatly."

Meng Tao’s face showed a trace of fear, but she was still firm in her words.

"No worries, senior sister will protect me!"

"Protect you? After enduring so many bolts of Heavenly Thunder, she can hardly even protect herself; how can she protect you? You need to think clearly; you still have time to speak with your mentor, who cares for you anyway."

"Mentor is in seclusion; I’d rather not disturb him. Don’t worry, if danger comes, I’ll run."

"You’re too innocent, still thinking the people of the Immortal Realm are different from those of the Mortal World, all being honest and true? And that senior sister, I heard she was the one who reported you all when you went to the mountaintop to roast meat, wasn’t she? Hurting her own people; you trust her?"

Meng Tao lowered her head.

"In times of crisis, senior sister wouldn’t abandon me, right..."

"What do you mean abandon you? Meng Tao, we are waiting for you; let’s go."

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from behind. Meng Tao looked back to see Yu Fanxin leading a group of disciples standing at the doorway waiting.

She immediately broke into a smile and called to Yu Fanxin.

"Brother Fanxin, you’ve come to pick me up!"

Yu Fanxin, an influential figure among the newcomers, was seen by the new arrivals in the dining hall, their eyes fixed on him. Seeing him lead so many people to escort Meng Tao, they couldn’t help but feel envious.

They all came from the Mortal World, yet she was just a poor orphan. How did she become someone so likable in the Immortal Realm, even more than these aristocrats?

But thinking again, considering Meng Tao was going down as bait, it didn’t seem worth the envy.

Meng Tao walked over and directly grabbed Yu Fanxin’s sleeve.

"Let’s go."

"You just mentioned, who told you to be the bait?"

Meng Tao’s expression changed, but she quickly returned to normal, smiling.

"I was just kidding. You’ve always taken such good care of me along with senior sister."

"This time, Mentor specially allowed you to descend, assigning me the sole purpose of protecting you. Where did you hear about this bait business? Did senior sister tell you this?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the dining hall was stunned.

Specifically permitted by the Immortal Venerable to descend?

To have Yu Fanxin specifically protect her?

What background does Meng Tao have for the Immortal Venerable to favor her so much?!

"I, I assumed, since I have the weakest cultivation and a fresh face. Isn’t it most suitable for me to be the bait? What did senior sister tell you? Isn’t that what she meant?"

"Don’t spread your assumptions as the truth. Have you considered the reputation of senior sister? Mentor cares so much for your safety; how could we let you take risks? Alright, gather your things, and let’s depart."

One sentence after another completely dismantled what Meng Tao had just said, paying no attention to her situation or how she should face her fellow disciples in the future.