Chapter 65 - Girls in a Matriarchal World Are Just Too Scary

Upon contemplating, Su Yan's gaze inadvertently trailed over the young girl's thigh. Everyone has their own peculiarities, and what Su Yan favored most was... "What am I even thinking?!" Shaking his head to clear his mind, Su Yan quickly refocused on the task at hand. After some fuss, he finally managed to finish binding the bandages, but... "Why does this look a bit odd?" The pristine bandages tightly wrapped around her, causing an impressive curve at her chest due to the tension. Well-nourished, she must have come from a wealthy family, right? Of course... Su Yan didn't mind any of this; he was just assessing her condition. "Now we just have to wait for her to wake up on her own." Su Yan dressed the girl, casting a puzzled look at the newly dressed figure. Strangely enough, although she was more covered up, she seemed even more alluring. "Are you going to tell me who she is now?" Having been silently observing, Ling Ling's expression had turned sour; she looked as if on the verge of throwing a tantrum. "Of course." Su Yan turned to explain the situation clearly to her. "The Hehuan Sect?" Ling Ling's brow furrowed slightly. This was troublesome indeed. She couldn’t help but chide him: "Junior Brother, what you did was reckless. Intervening rashly is never a good idea." Other sects would have posed no concern, but the Hehuan Sect was different. Even without supreme experts, their level of danger was no joke. This situation was quite clear if one thought it through. What do powerful female cultivators use to assert their status? Wealth, power, and the men by their side. The more powerful the male cultivator, the more sought after he is. If he's an elite like a Saint Child, the prestige is incomparable. The Hehuan Sect excels in grooming these talents, aware of their own weaknesses. Thus, they train both male and female cultivators to perfection, gifting them to other major sects. Their status as the "grooming institution" of the cultivation world is quite exalted. "You're not worried about handling the Hehuan Sect, are you?" "Of course not!" Ling Ling’s indignation was immediate. How could she, as a woman, admit to being inadequate? She could definitely handle it! Her concern wasn’t fear of the Hehuan Sect, but rather the complexity of the situation. After all, this involved mere disciples, not a confrontation with the entire sect. The upper echelons wouldn't interfere in a mere clash among juniors. "I'm only saying that this is troublesome, not frightening. If you want to help her, preparations must be made." The disciple of the Hehuan Sect must have left the girl grievously injured. If she had managed to escape, surely they would want to eliminate any loose ends and would be searching the city for her. "Did anyone see you bring her back?" Ling Ling asked with some concern. If there were any witnesses, the situation had to be handled swiftly. Su Yan shook his head. "No, I was careful to remain hidden. Besides us here, no one else saw her." "That's good." Ling Ling nodded and went out to make the necessary arrangements. ... Time passed slowly, and the girl remained unconscious due to her severe injuries. Su Yan's constant care for her made Ling Ling quite envious. "She's just a random woman off the streets," Ling Ling muttered, bitterly noting that even she hadn’t received this level of attention from Su Yan. "What are you saying, Senior Sister?" Su Yan glanced at her irritably, taken aback by her jealousy over someone who was hurt. "Hmph!" With a cold huff, Ling Ling left the room, fearing she might do something rash if she continued to stay near this woman. As the day went by, Su Yan learned that the Hehuan Sect was indeed scouring the city for someone. The town was merely a remote mortal settlement where cultivators wielded significant influence. The Hehuan Sect, unimpeded wherever they went, met resistance only in a few places. "You wish to search here? I’m sorry, without my master’s permission, outsiders are not allowed entry." The gatekeeper coldly declared. The Hehuan Sect disciples considered using force but were quickly urged against it by their peers. "Don’t act rashly. This is the home of that Yi Xian Sect's senior sister. It’s not wise to provoke her." Realizing this, the Hehuan Sect left dejectedly. Su Yan sighed in relief. It seemed there would be no further issues for now. "You're naive if you think that," Ling Ling interrupted. "What do you mean?" Su Yan queried, puzzled. Ling Ling explained, "They’ve searched the entire city, leaving only a few places unchecked. They won’t give up that easily and are bound to have a backup plan." Aside from Ling Manor, the city governor’s manor and a few secluded cultivators remained, which the Hehuan Sect dared not antagonize all at once. They would proceed methodically to ensure verification. "So what’s your plan, Senior Sister?" "I've got it covered!" With a cryptic smile, Ling Ling pulled out a packet of powder and instructed it to be spread around the estate. Unaware of its purpose, Su Yan watched as Ling Ling remained tight-lipped, deliberately keeping him in suspense. "You'll find out soon enough." By afternoon, just as Ling Ling predicted, the Hehuan Sect disciples returned with dogs this time. "Where did they get spirit hounds from?" Su Yan was astonished. Compared to ordinary dogs, spirit hounds are raised with food imbued with spiritual energy, enhancing their senses, making them exceptional for tracking fugitives. "Obtained from the enforcement team, spirit hounds aren’t typically loaned out, but cultivators can be persuasive." Through intimidation or bribery with spirit stones, there are numerous approaches to acquire what one needs, nothing surprising about it. "Darn, I may have avoided being seen, but she was bleeding all the way back. The dogs might easily track her scent to this place." When tracking someone, having their scent is crucial. Considering her wounds, they likely had her blood's scent to guide them. If it were confirmed that the girl was here, the Hehuan Sect wouldn’t hesitate to act. Even with Ling Ling around to prevent any chaos, being targeted was not ideal. "Don't worry. I made sure there'd be no trouble." Ling Ling reassured. Seeing her confidence put Su Yan's mind slightly at ease. At that moment, from outside the manor, a bark was heard. Through his spiritual sense, Su Yan identified the Hehuan Sect disciples with the hounds. "So, is it here?" The Hehuan Sect disciple turned to inquire, to which her companion nodded. They released the hounds, which sniffed around but then just sat there bewildered. "The spirit hounds show no reaction. It seems she’s not here." Disappointed, the Hehuan Sect disciples departed.