Chapter 147 What is the purpose of seeking your master?

"You added something to it?" The people from the Disciplinary Hall couldn't tell, thinking it was just a simple binding array, but she could see it with a single glance.

Ji Jiuxuan chuckled and said, "Senior Sister, keep it a secret!"

If it were anyone else, she wouldn't have been so relaxed, but facing her Senior Sister, they were definitely partners in crime.

Meng Jiao couldn't help but ruffle Ji Jiuxuan's hair, laughing heartily. "As expected of my little junior sister, so smart."

She cast a subtle glance at her current sword-flying stance.

Meng Jiao was quite satisfied with the teaching results this time.

Having practiced for so long, and worrying that the little girl might have consumed too much spiritual power, she asked with a smile, "Do you need Senior Sister to send you back?"

Ji Jiuxuan's spiritual power was far more abundant than others, and she was feeling completely at ease. "No need, I can manage."

Thinking of the attitude of the people from the Disciplinary Hall earlier, why did they choose to believe it directly without even asking any questions?

With her Senior Sister, she always asked whatever came to mind without any reservations.

Upon hearing the question, Meng Jiao couldn't help laughing. "That's because your Senior Sister has another identity!"

This made Ji Jiuxuan even more curious. Another identity? "What identity?"

"I need to keep this a secret for now. You'll find out later."

Meng Jiao, who always spoiled Ji Jiuxuan, agreeing to anything and even willing to risk her life for her, refused for the very first time.

Ji Jiuxuan didn't think much of it and felt no disappointment. "Alright then, when I'm qualified to know, Senior Sister must tell me! I'm so curious."

Her little junior sister was so understanding that it practically melted Meng Jiao's heart.

Caressing her cheek, Meng Jiao smiled. "I will definitely remember."

"As for why the Disciplinary Hall believed us first without demanding evidence, it's because I am trustworthy!"

Meng Jiao chuckled brightly, then explained after joking around, "The Disciplinary Hall values evidence above all else. I recorded everything just now and will send it over to the Disciplinary Hall in a moment."

Noticing her little junior sister might misunderstand, Meng Jiao hurriedly explained, "I wasn't just standing by watching idly! Haha! I figured it was a great chance for you to practice your sword-flying skills, and if you were ever in danger, I would have stepped in first without a doubt."

Ji Jiuxuan comforted her, "I know, Senior Sister. Those spiritual beasts wanted to escape just now, but you stopped them just in time, otherwise they would have all gotten away."

Neither of them was petty, and neither took the matter to heart. Besides, Ji Jiuxuan knew her Senior Sister only had her best interests at heart.

"However, Senior Sister, you recorded it, but a few spiritual beasts are missing. Will that be an issue?" This was all done out in the open, after all!

"It's fine, Senior Sister will explain it to them, absolutely no problem." At worst, they would just deduct some merit points, and she had plenty of sect merit points to spare.

"Let's go, Senior Sister will accompany you back, then I'll drop off the evidence at the Disciplinary Hall before coming to find you. Shall we find a spot and cook something delicious?"

Thinking of those spiritual beast meats combined with her little junior sister's culinary skills, Meng Jiao felt her mouth watering.

"Senior Sister, how about I go with you to the Disciplinary Hall? I can wait outside for you, and once you're done, we can find a place together to cook?"

Since Senior Sister said those spiritual beasts were completely fine, she was starting to get a little hungry too.

Various cooking methods involuntarily floated into her mind.

"That works too."

The Disciplinary Hall was undoubtedly the safest place around, so Meng Jiao agreed without any hesitation.

The two walked one after the other, with Meng Jiao matching her little junior sister's speed as they headed toward the Disciplinary Hall.

Located on the same path as the Task Hall and the Pavilion of Scriptures, the Disciplinary Hall appeared somewhat more secluded, yet a single glance instilled a sense of absolute majesty.

An aura of absolute justice permeated the air, thick enough to feel tangible. The oppressive aura surrounding the entire Disciplinary Hall was immensely powerful.

Such an atmosphere proved that internal miscarriages of justice were extremely rare, if not entirely nonexistent.

"A-Jiu, wait here for a moment, I'll be right out." Meng Jiao led Ji Jiuxuan to a nearby pavilion and, feeling uneasy, set up a protective barrier around her.

Ji Jiuxuan smiled brightly. "Don't worry, Senior Sister! I can handle it."

She added earnestly, "Senior Sister, I've grown up."

Meng Jiao, who had been slightly worried, was amused by her expression. "Alright, our A-Jiu has grown up."

With that, wasting no more time, she walked straight toward the Disciplinary Hall.

The moment she stepped into the Disciplinary Hall, Meng Jiao shed the cheerful demeanor Ji Jiuxuan had just seen. Her expression turned stern and unsmiling, radiating intense deterrence.

Once she put on the black half-mask, her entire presence became even more formidable and imposing.

If she had a giant sword slung across her back right now, she would look utterly fierce and dashing.

Unlike the refreshing cyan tones found elsewhere in the Profound Sky Sect, the interior of the Disciplinary Hall was dominated by dark and crimson shades, lending it an exceptionally solemn atmosphere.

"Senior Sister, the sharp-beaked sparrow confessed today. Here is the list."

A disciple surnamed Wang walked over, holding out a roster.

Meng Jiao took it, scanned the names, and spoke in a voice devoid of fluctuation, "Investigate further. This matter is not so simple."

She then handed over a memory crystal. "This is the evidence. Deduct the missing spiritual beasts from my merit points."

The disciple surnamed Wang was slightly perplexed, but still bowed respectfully and said, "Understood."

Just as she was about to leave, Meng Jiao suddenly thought of something and softly asked, "Is Master free today?"

The disciple surnamed Wang thought nothing of it. Out in the open, this Senior Sister of theirs was never bound by trifles and was quite carefree, but the moment she put on her signature mask, her aura and presence shifted dramatically.

"The Elder is rather busy right now."

"Alright, I'm leaving." Hearing the reply, Meng Jiao didn't hesitate for a second as she headed outside, her steps carrying a faint hint of briskness, as if she couldn't wait to escape the place.

The disciple surnamed Wang shook his head. "I must have seen things. How could someone as steady as Senior Sister Meng be in such a rush?"

As soon as she stepped out of the Disciplinary Hall, Meng Jiao hurriedly found Ji Jiuxuan, removed the protective barrier, and pulled her along excitedly. "Let's go, let's go. Senior Sister knows a great spot, absolutely the best place to enjoy fine food."

Ji Jiuxuan was also rather curious about what kind of place this "great spot" could be.

To her surprise, she discovered it was none other than the back mountain of the main peak.

The giant crater dug previously had already been filled in, looking as though it had never been disturbed at all.

"Isn't the scenery here wonderful?" This was her master's and the elders' territory; normally, outsiders wouldn't come here, and since her senior uncles weren't around and her master was busy today, nobody else would show up.

"It is." Ji Jiuxuan walked over to check the spot where the pit had been dug before. "Senior Sister, I heard a part of the back mountain collapsed a while ago. Has it been repaired?"

"It's been repaired. After investigating and confirming everything was normal, it was tidied up. Although the collapsed area was quite large, the elders can easily fix it with a wave of their hands."

By this time, Meng Jiao had already produced a long wooden table, upon which she arranged the spiritual beasts hunted earlier.

They were thoroughly dead. Meng Jiao pulled out a large, heavy blade, and with a few swift motions, skinned and cleaned the spiritual beasts completely.

Dusting off her hands, various cooking utensils appeared nearby. She smiled at Ji Jiuxuan and asked, "Junior Sister, how shall we cook these today?"

Looking at her senior sister's array of kitchen utensils, Ji Jiuxuan abruptly realized they looked strikingly similar to her own set.

Could her Senior Sister have developed an interest in culinary arts as well?

At that exact moment, a familiar voice rang out, and Junior Uncle appeared nearby. "What business does my disciple have with her master?"

Upon hearing that voice, Meng Jiao whirled around in a panic, meeting her master's half-smiling expression. Oh, how she regretted opening her mouth to ask about her master's schedule earlier!