Title: After the Villainess Awakens
Translator: Fuyu
Chapter 26 (2)
Early next morning, Taichu Sect's gate array opened. Leng Mushi and Leng Tianyin along with other people staying in the disciples courtyard were brought into the sect.
Yesterday, they could see that the sect mountain towered into the clouds and had lush vegetation. It was awe-inspiring. When they entered it today, they were still at what was considered the bottom of the sect. The sect mountain was like a massive iceberg where only the tip could be seen. Leng Mushi felt like her eyes weren't big enough to see all of it.
No matter how wealthy mortals were, they could only build more ornate courtyards. Although the entrance of the Taichu Sect didn't have the ornate decorations seen in wealthy mortal realm courtyards, there were marvelous natural sceneries everywhere.
It was late autumn and early winter, and yet, the mountain was lush with flowers and other plants. Birds chirped and butterflies danced. Like the sect mountain, the winding stone steps went high in the clouds. It was as if you could ascend to the heavens if you kept walking to the highest point.
The numerous lush, rare plants partially hid the courtyards that branched off from the stone path. Disciples in fluttering white clothes with long swords on their waists were everywhere.
There was a dense spiritual energy spring flowing at the entrance of every courtyard. Spiritual energy permeated every part of the Taichu Mountain and was thick enough that it could be seen. The spiritual energy twined around the ankles of anyone that was walking.
Leng Mushi was following a bunch of outer disciples as well as people who came here to participate in the entrance spiritual root testing that would take one month later. She glanced left and right as she walked. Everything here was a feast for the eyes. A spiral of spiritual energy caused the hem of her robe to flutter upwards. She breathed in spiritual energy. Even the top of her skull felt comfortable.
Even if she didn't cultivate, she could easily live to a hundred years without effort if she lived in a place like this!
In the end, they were only led partially up the mountain. The disciple leading them brought them to a courtyard called Feihe Courtyard. It was full of people preparing to take the entrance spiritual root exam in a month.
This courtyard was very big. There were four big buildings located around a spiritual energy spring, and immortal plants were planted in the center of the courtyard. Leng Mushi was assigned room 207, and Leng Tianyin was right next door, in room 206.
The disciple that arranged their rooms showed them around Feihe Courtyard. After showing them where the latrines were and the Linggu Hall where they would eat their meals, the disciple ended the tour. The two sisters returned to their rooms to unpack.
Leng Mushi didn't have much luggage. When she returned to her room, she found that bedding, clothes, and even toiletries were already delivered. The Taichu Sect was very thoughtful in their preparations.
The provided clothes were pure white, but they didn't have the Taichu Sect's beautiful cloud symbols embroidered on the shoulders. The only embroidery was a gray-white flying crane to distinguish their identities.
The room wasn't big, but it was always relaxing to have a private space. Leng Mushi changed into the uniform. To dress according to the Taichu Sect's disciples' style, she undid her complicated hairstyle and used a hair tie to simply tie up her hair.
She rolled around in bed. Just as she was getting comfortable, she heard noise from outside.
She didn't go out. Instead, she opened the small window by the bedside and looked out.
Leng Mushi saw two males arguing. To be precise, it was two male teengers arguing.
One of them was dressed in luxurious clothing with a jade crown on his head and even his shoes had gold thread. From top to bottom, everything he wore was tastefully chosen for quality.
Leng Mushi roughly estimated the cost of his clothing. In the mortal realm, he must be a wealthy young master. Any individual piece of his clothing and accessories was expensive.
She looked at the other guy. He had already changed into his uniform. He was kneeling on the ground, and the wealthy young man was stepping on his shoulder. His back was straight, and the corner of his mouth was bloody.
There were several people surrounding them and helping the teenager in expensive clothing restrain the kneeling teenager. However, even though he couldn't stand up, he didn't give in.
"You should feel honored that I want to change rooms with you. Do you know who I am?"
The teenager in the luxurious clothing had an arrogant look. He insultingly tapped his toes on the kneeling teenager's shoulder and said the cliche words that powerful people used since ancient times when they were bullying people.
There were many people watching the excitement, but since several of them were the servants of the teenager in luxurious clothing, no one had dared to stand out to stop them yet. The teenager in luxurious clothing would glare at people that spoke up, and they would fall silent.
"Why do I care who you are? This is the Taichu Sect. Why should I give you the room I was assigned?!" The kneeling teenager turned his head and spat out bloody saliva. What an upright, outspoken, and unyielding character.
Leng Mushi tsked. Sure enough, no matter where you go, even on this breathtaking cultivator mountain, you could still meet bullies.
Leng Mushi had seen this sort of thing too much, so she wasn't excited like the other spectators. She shifted her posture and supported herself on her arms. She looked bored to death as she guessed how long it would take the disciples that had settled them down to arrive.
She saw a slender, beautiful teenage girl with loose, ink-like black hair rush past her like wind and run towards the crowd. She seemed as if she hadn't had time to tie up her hair yet.
Leng Mushi immediately recognized that the teenage girl was Leng Tianyin. Sure enough, her clear, attractive, and ethereal appearance was even more breathtaking when she was wearing white. She was like a fairy whooshing across a landscape of snow.
Leng Mushi had planned on watching the excitement, but when she saw Leng Tianyin rushing over, she closed the window with a bang.
T/N: Next update on Friday, March 5th Sunday, March 10th, 10:15 PM EST.