Chapter 933: Chapter 44 Xuan Ye Arrives_2
Ah Dai did not understand what Xuan Yue meant, and just as he was about to ask, he heard someone outside say, "Sect Leader, a visitor from the Holy Church has come to the mountain and is waiting for you in the hall."
A glint flashed in Xi Wen’s eyes, and he floated up from his bed to land beside Xuan Yue, smiling as he said, "Since we can’t leave, let’s face it. They are not enemies, what’s there to be afraid of. Let’s go; I would also like to see what kind of hero your father is." He did not know that Xuan Yue’s father was one of the Holy Church’s four Red Robe Priests.
Ah Dai, with a pale-faced Xuan Yue, followed Xi Wen to the hall, along with the Yan Shi brothers.
In a low voice, Xuan Yue said, "Ah Dai, if Daddy wants to take me back, what should I do? I still want to roam the continent with you! I, I don’t want to leave you!"
Ah Dai felt warmth in his heart and comforted her, "That won’t happen. Even if he takes you back to the Church, I will come to find you later. Yue Yue, don’t be nervous, your hand is all sweaty."
It was only a hundred meters from Xi Wen’s room to the sword sect’s hall, but Xuan Yue’s heart and mind were tormented beyond measure. At last, it had come, and there was no more hiding from it.
In the hall, aside from Xi Wen, the six second-generation disciples had already all arrived. When they saw Xi Wen come in, they immediately stood up and respectfully bowed, "Sect Leader."
As soon as Ah Dai and the others entered the hall, they immediately noticed Xuan Ye in his red priestly robes. Xi Wen, surprised, said, "To have a visit from the Red Robe Priest is quite an honor. I’m sorry for not having welcomed you from afar."
As soon as Xuan Ye entered the territory of the Tian Gang Mountain Range, he had detected his daughter’s presence. In order to capture his daughter more swiftly, he followed Xuan Yue’s scent, traveling alone using his self-developed light-based flying technique for a full day before finding the Tian Gang Mountain’s main peak. Then, having rested halfway up the mountain for half a day to recover his strength, he continued his search upwards. He had not expected his daughter to have run off to the Tian Gang Sword Sect. Though he had never met the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang, he understood the saying that there was no smoke without fire. Since the Church did not usually have dealings with the Tian Gang Sword Sect, he naturally had to be more cautious.
"Are you the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang? I have long admired your reputation," Xuan Ye said without so much as glancing at his own daughter, politely addressing Xi Wen.
Xi Wen smiled slightly and replied, "You flatter me, Bishop. The Sword Saint is my master. With his gracious consent, I have taken up the position of the second-generation sect leader."
Xuan Ye was startled. As soon as Xi Wen had entered, he had clearly felt the strength of his presence. He had not expected that Xi Wen was only a disciple of the Sword Saint. His wariness towards the Tian Gang Sword Sect grew stronger.
With no way out, Xuan Yue knew she could not run away anymore and walked to Xuan Ye’s side with her head down, murmuring, "Daddy."
Xuan Ye snorted and said, "You still remember you have a father?"
Ah Dai also stepped forward, respectfully saying, "Uncle, hello."
When Ah Dai and Xuan Yue had entered, Xuan Ye clearly saw Ah Dai holding his daughter’s hand, adding to his dislike for the boy. He just grunted in response and did not speak.
Xi Wen said, "Please take a seat, Bishop. May I inquire as to the purpose of your visit to our humble sect?"
Xuan Ye sighed, shot Xuan Yue a look, and said, "It’s because of this girl. She ran away from the Church, oblivious to the dangers. I was willing to let her experience the world and suffer a bit on the continent. But who knew that she would suddenly become interested in venturing to the Death Mountain Range? I had no choice but to bring her back."
Xuan Yue was shocked and clutched Xuan Ye’s arm, pleading, "Daddy, no, please! I don’t want to go back to the Church, it’s so suffocating. Can’t I just promise not to go to the Death Mountain Range? Please don’t take me back. Please, Daddy." In the past within the Church, this method had always been effective, and even the Pope could do nothing about her. Unfortunately, Xuan Ye had made up his mind; although his heart softened a bit, he still coldly said, "Haven’t you caused enough trouble already? Don’t be impudent in front of the elders."
Xi Wen said, "Bishop, your daughter is actually quite well-behaved. Though she is young, there seems to be nothing unsuitable about her adventuring around the continent. Moreover, she has Ah Dai with her. Ah Dai is a kindhearted boy with strong abilities, and with his protection, there shouldn’t be any problems." Xi Wen had clearly seen the affection between Xuan Yue and Ah Dai these past two days and he admired the lively girl, wanting to indirectly support them.
Xuan Yue looked gratefully at Xi Wen and hurriedly added, "Yes, yes! Ah Dai has saved me several times. He would rather get hurt himself than let me be harmed. Dad, you can rest assured."
Xuan Ye regarded Ah Dai with a meaningful look and said, "Sect Leader, it is precisely because of Ah Dai that I am even less at ease."
Xi Wen’s brows knitted slightly. He and his brothers all shared a trait passed down from the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang: they were fiercely protective. Furthermore, Ah Dai was the only disciple of his late ninth junior brother, and Xi Wen was especially fond of the kind-hearted boy. When he detected a disdainful undertone in Xuan Ye’s words, naturally, he felt displeased. "Bishop, I’m not sure what you are implying?"
Xuan Ye glanced at Ah Dai and said, "The first time I saw him, I thought he was a good, kind-hearted child. But who would have guessed that he carries the Sword of Hades, the most evil weapon in the world. This indicates that he has an extraordinary relationship with the ’Nether King,’ the notorious assassin known for countless killings. The Church has been searching for the Sword of Hades for many years. Do you think I can allow my daughter to stay by the side of a little devil?"
