Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 173[Vol. 6] - Unexpected Acquaintance
[Vol. 6] Chapter 173: Unexpected Acquaintance
“So teacher Xiao Kong, what’s going on? Can you stick to one explanation for once…?” Violet grumbled, though she had a rough idea of what might be happening.
Since this was the [Heaven-Opening Sect] ruin, it was most likely originally located in the [Ancient Spirit Realm]. After all, if it had always been hidden deep within the [Endless Wasteland Sea], the [Heaven-Opening Sect] wouldn’t have been so widely known, nor would their enemies have found them so easily.
If Murong Yun and the [Heaven-Opening Sect] truly carried the duty of being the [Ferrymen], they must have had extensive knowledge about the [Endless Wasteland Sea].
When a formidable enemy attacked, perhaps the [Heaven-Opening Sect] realized they couldn’t withstand the assault. To preserve their legacy, they likely used a hidden technique to transfer their entire base into the [Endless Wasteland Sea], preserving it in the form of this collapsed ruin.
Such an unbelievable large-scale spatial transfer, especially under dire circumstances, would inevitably have some flaws.
Watching Xiao Kong casually wave away the terrifying spatial fissure as if it were a toy, Violet pressed on with another question.
“If the space here is already so unstable, does that mean it will eventually collapse?”
Xiao Kong shook her head.
“Hard to say. Theoretically, the shrinking of the spatial medium should only cause the world to reduce in size, not this constant patchwork effect within a fixed boundary. If that’s happening, it means something is forcibly maintaining the boundary.”
“As long as that ‘something’ remains intact, it should be fine. But if it gets removed or damaged, things could get… unpredictable.”
As the two finished their conversation, the ever-silent Miss Hen, who had been quietly listening, spoke up.
“It’s time to move. Those people are still chasing us.”
“Hm… it’s strange, isn’t it? I wonder how the [Shocking God Sect] people are doing. We haven’t seen them at all so far.”
After a brief exchange of small talk, the three women continued deeper into the area where spatial fissures were more concentrated. Violet still didn’t know exactly how to “clear” this collapsed ruin of the [Heaven-Opening Sect] ruins, but she wasn’t too worried. As the saying goes, the cart will find its way around the mountain. Many things become clear as you keep moving forward.
After spending quite some time navigating twists and turns through several streets, the priestess suddenly sensed new footsteps nearby.
“Wait, I think someone’s up ahead.”
Hearing this, both Xiao Kong and Miss Hen stopped in their tracks.
“Who? Those ‘ghosts’?”
“…Doesn’t seem like it. They’re probably other outsiders who’ve ventured into the center of the place.”
As the three discussed, the unknown group on the other side of the ruins seemed to notice their presence as well. Their initially cautious steps quickened, and within a few breaths, they appeared before the girls.
“Uh…”
“…?”
The two groups stood facing each other in the ruins, staring silently. For some reason, the atmosphere turned unexpectedly awkward.
The opposing group consisted of six people, four young men and two women. They all looked youthful and attractive, though their attire was casual, even a bit unorthodox. The black hair and white clothing that all of them wore were strikingly uniform, but they didn’t seem to belong to any recognized sect. Instead, they gave off the impression of a loosely organized, self-directed team.
Violet immediately noticed that all of them were spotless, no injuries, no bloodstains. For anyone to make it this deep into the collapsed ruin unscathed was a clear testament to their strength.
Seeing that Violet’s group wasn’t making any move to break the awkward silence, the apparent leader of the newcomers, a young man, finally stepped forward. Clearly uncomfortable with the tense atmosphere, he clasped his hands politely and greeted them.
“Meeting by chance is still fate. Greetings, ladies. My name is Shui Menshu, a wandering cultivator. These here are like-minded friends of mine. We’ve come to the [Endless Wasteland Sea] to explore and seek treasures. We mean no harm. May I ask how the three of you are called?”
Seriously? Shui Menshu (water gate bundle)?
Hearing his self-introduction, the priestess couldn’t help but feel utterly baffled, her expression turning slightly awkward. The sheer absurdity of the name almost made her break her composure, and her expression momentarily turned strange.
Her silence wasn’t due to caution or fear of this unexpected group. She was simply surprised and trying to figure out why they were here.
Meanwhile, Hen stayed characteristically quiet, while Xiao Kong seemed lost in thought, her expression unreadable. Their shared silence was more out of mutual understanding than hesitation.
It was almost unbelievable, but Violet actually recognized the man who had just spoken.
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Though his outfit and demeanor had changed significantly, making him seem more like a seasoned wanderer than the shrewd merchant she remembered, and though his fox ears were carefully hidden, his face was unmistakable.
She hadn’t expected to meet him here, let alone in this way.
Ming Lan.
A member of the Spirit Veil Tribe from Spirit Veil Immortal Island. The vice president of the Spirit Veil Merchant Association on another continent. And possibly a trusted confidant of the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden], [Dawn].
It was clear he had disguised himself to blend into this group, but Ming Lan didn’t seem to recognize Violet in her current form without the [Dominion of the Fox Mask]. Nor did he appear to know Xiao Kong or Hen. Noticing their continued silence, he looked a bit puzzled, casually running a hand through his short black hair.
“Is something wrong, ladies?”
The girl standing beside him, who was also strikingly beautiful, patted Ming Lan on the shoulder and leaned in to whisper something to him.
Though her voice was nearly inaudible, Violet, with her god’s super hearing, managed to catch snippets of their conversation.
It sounded something like, “Hey, hey, these guys don’t seem friendly. Are they planning to double-cross us or something…?”
It sounded a bit amusing, but the suspicion wasn’t entirely unreasonable, such things had happened before. To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, Violet quickly nodded and returned a simple greeting.
“Hmm, I’m Violet. These two are my friends… also wandering cultivators, you could say. Don’t worry, we have no intention of starting trouble. As long as you don’t attack us first, we won’t harm anyone.”
“Violet?”
“Uh…”
Ming Lan subtly furrowed his brow, though the girl beside him, the one who had whispered earlier, suddenly blushed.
Hearing Violet’s calm and straightforward introduction seemed to dispel some of her earlier suspicions. Her prior assumptions now felt awkward, and she turned her head away slightly, embarrassed. However, her curious gaze still lingered on Violet and her companions, particularly on Violet herself, as if deeply intrigued by them.
Hmm… If she’s staying with Ming Lan, a member of the Spirit Veil Tribe, shares the same black hair, and exudes such a remarkable aura… her identity and actual age might not be as simple as they seem.
*Cough*. Maybe it was best not to overthink it.
After a brief moment of hesitation, Ming Lan, disguised as Shui Menshu, quickly composed himself and gave a hearty nod.
“Haha, forgive me for being so forward. You’re also heading toward the center of this collapsed ruins, right? Since we’ve met by chance, how about teaming up? We can look out for each other along the way. What do you say?”
“Hmm?”
Violet looked up and noticed that Ming Lan and his companions’ gazes seemed to be subtly focused on the fox-shaped pendant at her waist. It was clear they were curious but hesitated to ask directly since this was their first meeting.
Oh… sharp observation skills, Violet thought with a faint smile. It seems my little setup is already yielding unexpected results.
The girl smiled slightly, her voice light.
“Alright~ Let’s travel together.”
