Chapter 263: Mary Sue Little Qiao
Just as Qiao Wan finally finished organizing the invitation cards and placed them on the table, she suddenly heard a voice of a secret disciple at the door.
"Qiao Wan, it's the voice of a disciple from the secret sect." The voice sounded hesitant and serious. "Yuqing Spiritual Master has come to see you."
Qiao Wan was slightly surprised.
Gan Nan couldn't help but look at her.
There was no response from inside the cave. The gatekeeper, a disciple from the secret sect, looked apologetically at the tall and elegant sword immortal in front of him.
Zhou Yan stood quietly at the entrance of the cave, his expression complex and somewhat dazed.
Lu Cixian and Qiao Wan turned out to be the same person. Qiao Wan actually unleashed the Evil Sword Book. No one's emotions were more complicated than Zhou Yan's. Since their last falling out, his heart had turned cold and he didn't want to see her again.
But upon hearing the news about Qiao Wan, his feet couldn't help but move, bringing him to the entrance of the cave.
Disciple from the secret sect: "Please ask the spiritual master to wait a little longer. Qiao Wan might not have heard, let me inform her again."
So he called out once more.
Although they knew that the relationship between Qiao Wan and Zhou Yan was awkward as master and disciple, she was injured and he, as her master, should not shut her out.
Unexpectedly, in the cave, Qiao Wan's voice finally rang out. It was calm and plain.
"Can't see."
"Please ask Yuqing Spiritual Master to return to Yuqing Peak."
The voice sounded calm and polite, not like sulking.
After saying this sentence, Qiao Wan continued to tidy up the invitation cards on the table without saying another word.
After waiting in silence for a while, and not hearing any more movement from the cave, the undercover disciple showed a trace of embarrassment: "Spiritual master, please go back."
Nowadays, no one can ignore Qiao Wan's wishes and take her out of the cave.
Zhou Yan was stunned.
From head to toe, it felt like a cold flame was burning through his organs. He deeply realized that the person inside was Lu Cixian, the head of Buping College, not his former youngest disciple, Qiao Wan.
As the Yuqing Spiritual Master, Zhou Yan also had his pride. He pursed his lips and silently turned away.
*
The banquet in Kunshan was arranged in the grand hall of Shangqing Peak.
As the evening approached, families and factions began preparing for the banquet.
As dusk approached, Fang Lingqing awkwardly dressed himself in the disciples' attire of Chongde Ancient Garden, which was the same as Qingyang Academy, with a blue robe. The only difference was that Qingyang Academy's robe had bamboo patterns on the hem, while Chongde Ancient Garden's had beautiful peach blossoms.
His black hair was tied up neatly with a hairpin, cascading down behind his head.
He carefully looked at himself in the mirror and noticed that the hairpin was slightly crooked.
Qi Feidao , on the other hand, still wore his untidy robe and grass shoes. He entered with a smile on his face.
"Enough with the dressing up! We're running out of time for the banquet."
Caught off guard, Fang Lingqing almost jumped three feet high. "Senior brother!"
It seemed like Qi Feidao only just noticed Fang Lingqing's outfit. He stroked his chin and circled around Fang Lingqing, smiling mischievously. "Little Fang, why are you dressed so beautifully?"
Fang Lingqing blushed and quietly used his collar to cover the line on his neck.
Why else would he go if not to meet Qiao Wan?
Who knows why Lu Cixian suddenly turned into Qiao Wan.
After becoming Qiao Wan, it... it looks surprisingly good.
When Qi Feidao caught sight of the line on Fang Lingqing's neck, his expression suddenly tightened.
Although Meng Canglang managed to bring Fang Lingqing back to his senses in time, it didn't change the fact that Fang Lingqing had turned from a living person into a "puppet". The young man no longer felt hunger, thirst, or pain, to the point where if a cut was made on his body, only sawdust would spill out.
At that moment, Fang Lingqing fell silent for a while and then sewed his wound himself.
"It's not bad," the young man with a troubled mind seemed to have grown overnight, "at least my cultivation has improved quite a bit."
Yes, his cultivation has improved a lot. If it wasn't for the demon realm retreating and the person who turned Fang Lingqing into a "puppet" being withdrawn from the fairy mansion, he would have become a mere puppet under the other's control.
As for the appearance of that person, Fang Lingqing said, they look almost identical to Yu Xingzhi.
"Alright," Qi Feidao raised the corners of his lips as he rubbed the young man's head. "Let's go, it's about time."
They weren't really the main focus of this banquet, so no one paid attention to how they were dressed.
Once they entered, most of the people were already present.
Qi Feidao and Fang Lingqing headed towards Chongde Ancient Garden and found a seat. With a quick glance, they noticed Meng Canglang and Bai Shanhu sitting side by side, engaging in friendly conversation with representatives from Chongde Ancient Garden and other sects.
Xie Xingzhi sat next to Chaotian Mountain.
Select Leader Gongsun from Cloud Mist Fairy Mansion smiled warmly.
Pei Chunzheng sat at the table, sitting up straight with his eyes lowered, not even touching the wine in front of him.
The dinner was supposed to celebrate the victory over the demon realm, but everyone knew that there was another reason. Everyone was dressed up fancy. They chatted happily, but their eyes kept looking towards the entrance.
Everyone was waiting for Qiao Wan to make her appearance.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Qiao Wan and the disciples of Buping College finally arrived, a little late.
This was Qiao Wan's "first" appearance in the world of cultivation in every sense.
According to Meng Guangze, she had to dress up nicely no matter what.
"Let them see how beautiful my Little Wan has become."
The former war god of the demon realm showed great interest in dressing up his daughter. The frilly pink butterfly and pink dress in the wardrobe didn't really match the solemn occasion of the dinner, but Gan Nan was such a sweet silly girl that she would look good in anything.
In the end, they had to ask Xiao Boyang to come, of course, in the name of Qiao Wan.
Qiao Wan invited Xiao Boyang to her cave, and upon learning why she invited him, Xiao Boyang was immediately taken aback.
"You want me to dress you up?" Xiao Boyang looked at Qiao Wan cautiously, "Have you been possessed by someone?"
She also knew that this proposal was really embarrassing! Qiao Wan couldn't help but blush.
But which girl could refuse the chance to make a stunning appearance at a banquet? Even though she had just split a mountain with her sword, she was still just a girl with a teenage heart, after all.
Qiao Wan's face turned red, and she nervously said, "Martial Brother Xiao, I need your help with this... This banquet is important for me."
Xiao Boyang didn't doubt the importance of the banquet for Qiao Wan, but the proposal was still too damn terrifying, alright?!!
After a silent moment, Xiao Boyang looked away and resignedly rolled up his sleeves.
Being born into the prestigious Xiao family, Xiao Boyang had good taste.
Qiao Wan frowned as she sifted through a stack of pink dresses. She found one that was more floaty and had a total of twelve layers, with lotus flowers and swimming dragons embroidered on the hem. When she walked, it felt like stepping on waves of glistening snow.
Qiao Wan had a beautiful face and suited the girly attire quite well, to be honest.
Next came the jewelry. Xiao Boyang chose simple accessories, like a dragon-shaped hairpin, to adorn her hair.
After handing everything to Qiao Wan, Xiao Boyang asked her to change clothes first and do her makeup later. Meanwhile, he went to ask some of the elder martial sisters or younger martial sisters if they could lend him a cloak.
When it came to applying makeup, the young master from the Xiao family was a bit clueless.
As Qiao Wan looked at her reflection in the mirror, she couldn't help feeling a bit nervous. Xiao Boyang had picked out flowing dresses for her, and she could only try her best to fit into that style.
After a while, Xiao Boyang finally returned. "Here, the cloak is here. You can change by yourself..."
When Xiao Boyang looked at the girl's face, he froze like a chicken being choked.
Xiao Boyang stayed silent for a long time.
Qiao Wan was stunned, hesitantly touched her temple.
"What's wrong?"
She pursed her lips and cautiously asked, "Is it... not quite suitable?"
As she spoke, her face turned red uncontrollably.
The young man with a baby face looked at her, and suddenly his face grew warm.
"N-no..."
Xiao Boyang stared at her as if he had seen a ghost, then awkwardly averted his gaze.
Oh no!!
Could Qiao Wan really look this good when she dressed up?!
The girl in front of him had eyes as cold and clear as autumn water, with skin as smooth and warm as white jade, tinged with a touch of blush. As she walked towards him, the twelve layers of her skirt swayed like waves of snow, with a dragon motif as if woven between the lotus flowers.
The clouds of her hair were partially tied up, with tassels hanging down from her temple. Her light and graceful steps had an air of elegance, landing amidst the dark cloud of her hair.
Especially her pure white scales around her eyes, making the girl look like a lotus flower emerging from the water, like a goddess in the water.
The combination of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism created a serene natural harmony, blending the magnificent and righteous spirit of Confucianism. This outfit should have been somewhat gentle, but Qiao Wan's cold and fierce aura balanced out the gentleness.
It's almost like... a dragon lady.
"This." Xiao Boyang's voice trembled slightly, trying hard not to look at the girl in front of him. His heart was about to jump out of his throat. It took all his strength to present this robe. "Put it on."
Once she put on the robe, it added even more elegance and righteousness.
Looking at Qiao Wan, Xiao Boyang felt ashamed and his face turned even redder, as if he had swallowed an egg.
"I'm serious, if you dress like this..." Xiao Boyang's thoughts were conflicted as he quietly turned his head. "You might just be a tiny bit prettier than Mu Xiaoxiao."
Yes, just slightly prettier!
He definitely wouldn't admit that he just got stunned!!
Gan Nan was also stunned, his skin was originally fair, but when his face turned red, he immediately looked like a cooked shrimp.
"Qiao... Sister Wan'er?!!"
Is this really Sister Wan'er? She is even more beautiful than his own stepmother, he... he suddenly regretted becoming her adopted grandchild teary-eyed.
"As long as it looks good." The warmth on her face faded slightly, Qiao Wan calmly tugged at her dress and took the lead to step out of the cave.
It's called "calm on the surface" because before she traveled through time, she was just an ordinary college girl. Dressing up like this and attracting attention really made her feel a bit embarrassed.
On the way, they encountered many people from Kunshan and the secret disciples.
When they saw a delicate and beautiful young girl from a distance, everyone was amazed.
"Where did this taoist friend come from?"
"When did we have such a beautiful taoist friend on the mountain?"
Under the gaze of everyone, the young girl pulled the corners of her lips, smiled expressionlessly.
Qiao Wan smiled brightly, and in an instant, the countless shadow disciples were terrified and let out a scream.
Oh no!
It's Qiao Wan!
This incredibly beautiful young girl is actually Qiao Wan!
