Chapter 280
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Chapter 280
Marvelous Rabbit Mountain was more than its name implied. The Marvelous was obviously just going to be puffery, and the diminutive creatures they were named after hardly had traits worth cultivating, at least upon casual inspection. They were cute little creatures that hopped around, hardly something that warriors would train based on. They much preferred lions and tigers and violent beasts.
But clearly they had been doing well for themselves. Alva observed high walls and disciples of quite decent cultivations as they approached the gates. She was just following along. Elder Adelina of the Frostmirror sect was leading their particular contingent. Marvelous Rabbit Mountain wasnt that big of a deal that they deserved one of the Life Transformation cultivators to personally visit during the first wave, but there were political reasons.
The guards remained very professional as they approached, politely greeting them. Welcome to Marvelous Rabbit Mountain, cultivators from the Brogora continent. The smiles varied in genuineness between them.
We greet you in turn, Elder Adelina responded in kind. As was discussed at the council, we have come to provide techniques necessary to deal with a looming threat. We hope that your sect and all of the others will make good use of them.
Yes, we had word from the council. We are prepared to receive your group for as long as necessary. One of the guards bowed his head. I will show you where you need to go. The other guard looked slightly relieved at the volunteer.
The group followed along behind Elder Adelina. Alva was there, and of course Annelie. But for the sake of showing solidarity among their group, Anish was present as well. There was nothing wrong with him, but he really was showing up quite often.
Alva might not have called the place a mountain, though it was certainly on a mountain. There were also very few rabbits, though shed spotted some in the fields outside their walls, running wild and digging in their little burrows. It was probably best that Fuzz wasnt with her, since they likely wouldnt want to see him eating their namesake animals. Alva could have probably made him behave, but it was probably easier to just not have him around. Though now she was tempted to eat one of the rabbits.
That wouldnt have exactly strengthened their reception though. People sure look busy, Alva commented about the lack of people coming to see them. Even if they didnt say anything, she would have expected more gawkers. Of course, she knew why things were this way. She just wanted to see if the guard would say anything, and it was better for her to bring it up than an elder.
Well, the guard shrugged. Many people were quite fond of Elder Lestari. Or at least respectful.
And you? Alva asked.
I didnt know him well, the guard hedged. He was strong, though. Perhaps that was the politest way he could say he didnt like the man without being worried about whoever might be listening in. After all, suddenly learning that an elder was some sort of traitor was hard for people to deal with, especially people who relied on his influence. Is it true that he was?
Elder Adelina answered that one. I discerned the truth of it for myself, before Swordmaster Rahayu acted. It was unfortunate that he was so swift and final with his actions.
Alva nodded. It was kind of hard to ask the guy questions about who made that sword when he was dead. It seemed rather suspicious on Rahayus part, and apparently after that the Life Transformation cultivator had stabbed and kidnapped Chikere. But the thing was, had the situation been reversed- with Chikere stabbing and kidnapping the old man- Alva would have thought little of it. That was just the way she was. Perhaps their personalities were simply the same type of sword-obsessed. And also not amazing about thinking ahead except in a fight.
The elders here did mention that his body gave off a particularly different cultivation method after. How did they conceal it? How do you discover it?
Just in case, Alva carefully activated the technique that would resonate with Twin Soul Sect members and make their cultivation known to her. Unless this particular Spirit Building guard had some sort of secret technique to extra conceal his cultivation, he wasnt one of them.
That information is what we are here for, Elder Adelina explained. You will get the chance to learn how they might be revealed. The sensible way. As well as techniques that will be required to fight some forthcoming invaders.
Really? The guard lit up at that. I thought youd only teach the elders.
That would be wasteful. They would have to teach you afterwards regardless, Adelina pointed out. And we have more experience. Though I personally will not be instructing you. Probably one of these three, she gestured towards the others.
The guard looked at Alva. He was older than her, maybe thirty or so, but her cultivation was much higher. She hadnt thought about it much, but she was here to help teach, wasnt she? She might even end up instructing some of the elders, depending how many there were. Essence Collection wasnt a shabby cultivation level, especially outside of the largest sects. She was just sort of used to everyone she knew being stronger than her. Well, even that wasnt true. But there were enough people she couldnt catch up to, like Hoyt and Velvet.
Sure, come with me. I was just on my way over to say hi.
Some of the members of Marvelous Rabbit Mountain lived in burrows, but practical disciples and guests lived in houses. The guests had bigger quarters than Mansur, but he couldnt really complain about that when they were all higher in cultivation than himself.
He was glad that the fire man- Anish- was not taking him to see the Life Transformation cultivator. She was cold, emotionless. And so much stronger than him it was terrifying. Though so was interacting with a woman younger than him and at least a few times as strong. Or two of them, as the case happened to be. Rumors said that they were cousins? They looked alike enough, at least.
The fact that they seemed to be close friends could have gone for or against that statement, but the two of them were found in the same sitting room. Anish had casually knocked on the door, then opened it when there had been some sort of subtle sign indicating he could enter.
This guy had something to talk to you about, Alva, Anish pointed to Mansur.
Honored Guests, he bowed his head to the two women. I have a delicate matter to bring up. The technique you were teaching me, well I thought I sensed something from someone. I was wondering if I might be incorrect, since you have already vetted everyone.
Who? the icy Annelie asked seriously.
Elder Citra. I must be clear that Im not certain but-
Yeah, shes one of those on the list, Annelie nodded. So dont worry about it.
Worry about what? Having a traitor among us?
Or being wrong. Because the first one wont be true forever, and you werent wrong. The way the woman said it so matter-of-factly was almost concerning.
You knew about her? Then why is she still here?
What did you think the lockdown was for? Who did you think you were going to practice on?
Mansur looked sheepishly between her and Alva, and the grinning Anish. I suppose I didnt think about that. But wont she be a danger?
There arent enough of them to cause trouble, and they will be dealt with by your elders when the time comes. But until then, theyre around for practice. So dont panic if you find more but you can go ahead and come to us and well tell you if theyre on the list.
Mansur bowed his head. Oh. Okay.
Alvas words cheered him up. You did great, by the way. Only a couple days of practice and you already really found someone. Did they notice you?
Im not sure, he admitted. I thought maybe, but they were just scanning everyone.
Show me, and Ill estimate. So he did. The result was Decent. I know what to look for, so I can tell when youre doing it. But you might actually get away with it. Keep practicing. Youre one of the first to find anyone, and this is an important skill to have. On par with the anti-ascension techniques well be distributing later.
Mansur left, feeling somewhat satisfied with himself, though slightly confused. At least he was good for something besides just standing outside the front gates.
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Chapter 280
Marvelous Rabbit Mountain was more than its name implied. The Marvelous was obviously just going to be puffery, and the diminutive creatures they were named after hardly had traits worth cultivating, at least upon casual inspection. They were cute little creatures that hopped around, hardly something that warriors would train based on. They much preferred lions and tigers and violent beasts.
But clearly they had been doing well for themselves. Alva observed high walls and disciples of quite decent cultivations as they approached the gates. She was just following along. Elder Adelina of the Frostmirror sect was leading their particular contingent. Marvelous Rabbit Mountain wasnt that big of a deal that they deserved one of the Life Transformation cultivators to personally visit during the first wave, but there were political reasons.
The guards remained very professional as they approached, politely greeting them. Welcome to Marvelous Rabbit Mountain, cultivators from the Brogora continent. The smiles varied in genuineness between them.
We greet you in turn, Elder Adelina responded in kind. As was discussed at the council, we have come to provide techniques necessary to deal with a looming threat. We hope that your sect and all of the others will make good use of them.
Yes, we had word from the council. We are prepared to receive your group for as long as necessary. One of the guards bowed his head. I will show you where you need to go. The other guard looked slightly relieved at the volunteer.
The group followed along behind Elder Adelina. Alva was there, and of course Annelie. But for the sake of showing solidarity among their group, Anish was present as well. There was nothing wrong with him, but he really was showing up quite often.
Alva might not have called the place a mountain, though it was certainly on a mountain. There were also very few rabbits, though shed spotted some in the fields outside their walls, running wild and digging in their little burrows. It was probably best that Fuzz wasnt with her, since they likely wouldnt want to see him eating their namesake animals. Alva could have probably made him behave, but it was probably easier to just not have him around. Though now she was tempted to eat one of the rabbits.
That wouldnt have exactly strengthened their reception though. People sure look busy, Alva commented about the lack of people coming to see them. Even if they didnt say anything, she would have expected more gawkers. Of course, she knew why things were this way. She just wanted to see if the guard would say anything, and it was better for her to bring it up than an elder.
Well, the guard shrugged. Many people were quite fond of Elder Lestari. Or at least respectful.
And you? Alva asked.
I didnt know him well, the guard hedged. He was strong, though. Perhaps that was the politest way he could say he didnt like the man without being worried about whoever might be listening in. After all, suddenly learning that an elder was some sort of traitor was hard for people to deal with, especially people who relied on his influence. Is it true that he was?
Elder Adelina answered that one. I discerned the truth of it for myself, before Swordmaster Rahayu acted. It was unfortunate that he was so swift and final with his actions.
Alva nodded. It was kind of hard to ask the guy questions about who made that sword when he was dead. It seemed rather suspicious on Rahayus part, and apparently after that the Life Transformation cultivator had stabbed and kidnapped Chikere. But the thing was, had the situation been reversed- with Chikere stabbing and kidnapping the old man- Alva would have thought little of it. That was just the way she was. Perhaps their personalities were simply the same type of sword-obsessed. And also not amazing about thinking ahead except in a fight.
The elders here did mention that his body gave off a particularly different cultivation method after. How did they conceal it? How do you discover it?
Just in case, Alva carefully activated the technique that would resonate with Twin Soul Sect members and make their cultivation known to her. Unless this particular Spirit Building guard had some sort of secret technique to extra conceal his cultivation, he wasnt one of them.
That information is what we are here for, Elder Adelina explained. You will get the chance to learn how they might be revealed. The sensible way. As well as techniques that will be required to fight some forthcoming invaders.
Really? The guard lit up at that. I thought youd only teach the elders.
That would be wasteful. They would have to teach you afterwards regardless, Adelina pointed out. And we have more experience. Though I personally will not be instructing you. Probably one of these three, she gestured towards the others.
The guard looked at Alva. He was older than her, maybe thirty or so, but her cultivation was much higher. She hadnt thought about it much, but she was here to help teach, wasnt she? She might even end up instructing some of the elders, depending how many there were. Essence Collection wasnt a shabby cultivation level, especially outside of the largest sects. She was just sort of used to everyone she knew being stronger than her. Well, even that wasnt true. But there were enough people she couldnt catch up to, like Hoyt and Velvet.
Sure, come with me. I was just on my way over to say hi.
Some of the members of Marvelous Rabbit Mountain lived in burrows, but practical disciples and guests lived in houses. The guests had bigger quarters than Mansur, but he couldnt really complain about that when they were all higher in cultivation than himself.
He was glad that the fire man- Anish- was not taking him to see the Life Transformation cultivator. She was cold, emotionless. And so much stronger than him it was terrifying. Though so was interacting with a woman younger than him and at least a few times as strong. Or two of them, as the case happened to be. Rumors said that they were cousins? They looked alike enough, at least.
The fact that they seemed to be close friends could have gone for or against that statement, but the two of them were found in the same sitting room. Anish had casually knocked on the door, then opened it when there had been some sort of subtle sign indicating he could enter.
This guy had something to talk to you about, Alva, Anish pointed to Mansur.
Honored Guests, he bowed his head to the two women. I have a delicate matter to bring up. The technique you were teaching me, well I thought I sensed something from someone. I was wondering if I might be incorrect, since you have already vetted everyone.
Who? the icy Annelie asked seriously.
Elder Citra. I must be clear that Im not certain but-
Yeah, shes one of those on the list, Annelie nodded. So dont worry about it.
Worry about what? Having a traitor among us?
Or being wrong. Because the first one wont be true forever, and you werent wrong. The way the woman said it so matter-of-factly was almost concerning.
You knew about her? Then why is she still here?
What did you think the lockdown was for? Who did you think you were going to practice on?
Mansur looked sheepishly between her and Alva, and the grinning Anish. I suppose I didnt think about that. But wont she be a danger?
There arent enough of them to cause trouble, and they will be dealt with by your elders when the time comes. But until then, theyre around for practice. So dont panic if you find more but you can go ahead and come to us and well tell you if theyre on the list.
Mansur bowed his head. Oh. Okay.
Alvas words cheered him up. You did great, by the way. Only a couple days of practice and you already really found someone. Did they notice you?
Im not sure, he admitted. I thought maybe, but they were just scanning everyone.
Show me, and Ill estimate. So he did. The result was Decent. I know what to look for, so I can tell when youre doing it. But you might actually get away with it. Keep practicing. Youre one of the first to find anyone, and this is an important skill to have. On par with the anti-ascension techniques well be distributing later.
Mansur left, feeling somewhat satisfied with himself, though slightly confused. At least he was good for something besides just standing outside the front gates.
Chapter 280Marvelous Rabbit Mountain was more than its name implied. The Marvelous was obviously just going to be puffery, and the diminutive creatures they were named after hardly had traits worth cultivating, at least upon casual inspection. They were cute little creatures that hopped around, hardly something that warriors would train based on. They much preferred lions and tigers and violent beasts.But clearly they had been doing well for themselves. Alva observed high walls and disciples of quite decent cultivations as they approached the gates. She was just following along. Elder Adelina of the Frostmirror sect was leading their particular contingent. Marvelous Rabbit Mountain wasnt that big of a deal that they deserved one of the Life Transformation cultivators to personally visit during the first wave, but there were political reasons.The guards remained very professional as they approached, politely greeting them. Welcome to Marvelous Rabbit Mountain, cultivators from the Brogora continent. The smiles varied in genuineness between them.We greet you in turn, Elder Adelina responded in kind. As was discussed at the council, we have come to provide techniques necessary to deal with a looming threat. We hope that your sect and all of the others will make good use of them.Yes, we had word from the council. We are prepared to receive your group for as long as necessary. One of the guards bowed his head. I will show you where you need to go. The other guard looked slightly relieved at the volunteer.The group followed along behind Elder Adelina. Alva was there, and of course Annelie. But for the sake of showing solidarity among their group, Anish was present as well. There was nothing wrong with him, but he really was showing up quite often. Alva might not have called the place a mountain, though it was certainly on a mountain. There were also very few rabbits, though shed spotted some in the fields outside their walls, running wild and digging in their little burrows. It was probably best that Fuzz wasnt with her, since they likely wouldnt want to see him eating their namesake animals. Alva could have probably made him behave, but it was probably easier to just not have him around. Though now she was tempted to eat one of the rabbits.That wouldnt have exactly strengthened their reception though. People sure look busy, Alva commented about the lack of people coming to see them. Even if they didnt say anything, she would have expected more gawkers. Of course, she knew why things were this way. She just wanted to see if the guard would say anything, and it was better for her to bring it up than an elder.Well, the guard shrugged. Many people were quite fond of Elder Lestari. Or at least respectful.And you? Alva asked.I didnt know him well, the guard hedged. He was strong, though. Perhaps that was the politest way he could say he didnt like the man without being worried about whoever might be listening in. After all, suddenly learning that an elder was some sort of traitor was hard for people to deal with, especially people who relied on his influence. Is it true that he was?Elder Adelina answered that one. I discerned the truth of it for myself, before Swordmaster Rahayu acted. It was unfortunate that he was so swift and final with his actions.Alva nodded. It was kind of hard to ask the guy questions about who made that sword when he was dead. It seemed rather suspicious on Rahayus part, and apparently after that the Life Transformation cultivator had stabbed and kidnapped Chikere. But the thing was, had the situation been reversed- with Chikere stabbing and kidnapping the old man- Alva would have thought little of it. That was just the way she was. Perhaps their personalities were simply the same type of sword-obsessed. And also not amazing about thinking ahead except in a fight.The elders here did mention that his body gave off a particularly different cultivation method after. How did they conceal it? How do you discover it?Just in case, Alva carefully activated the technique that would resonate with Twin Soul Sect members and make their cultivation known to her. Unless this particular Spirit Building guard had some sort of secret technique to extra conceal his cultivation, he wasnt one of them.That information is what we are here for, Elder Adelina explained. You will get the chance to learn how they might be revealed. The sensible way. As well as techniques that will be required to fight some forthcoming invaders.Really? The guard lit up at that. I thought youd only teach the elders.That would be wasteful. They would have to teach you afterwards regardless, Adelina pointed out. And we have more experience. Though I personally will not be instructing you. Probably one of these three, she gestured towards the others.The guard looked at Alva. He was older than her, maybe thirty or so, but her cultivation was much higher. She hadnt thought about it much, but she was here to help teach, wasnt she? She might even end up instructing some of the elders, depending how many there were. Essence Collection wasnt a shabby cultivation level, especially outside of the largest sects. She was just sort of used to everyone she knew being stronger than her. Well, even that wasnt true. But there were enough people she couldnt catch up to, like Hoyt and Velvet. Sure, come with me. I was just on my way over to say hi.Some of the members of Marvelous Rabbit Mountain lived in burrows, but practical disciples and guests lived in houses. The guests had bigger quarters than Mansur, but he couldnt really complain about that when they were all higher in cultivation than himself. He was glad that the fire man- Anish- was not taking him to see the Life Transformation cultivator. She was cold, emotionless. And so much stronger than him it was terrifying. Though so was interacting with a woman younger than him and at least a few times as strong. Or two of them, as the case happened to be. Rumors said that they were cousins? They looked alike enough, at least.The fact that they seemed to be close friends could have gone for or against that statement, but the two of them were found in the same sitting room. Anish had casually knocked on the door, then opened it when there had been some sort of subtle sign indicating he could enter.This guy had something to talk to you about, Alva, Anish pointed to Mansur.Honored Guests, he bowed his head to the two women. I have a delicate matter to bring up. The technique you were teaching me, well I thought I sensed something from someone. I was wondering if I might be incorrect, since you have already vetted everyone.Who? the icy Annelie asked seriously.Elder Citra. I must be clear that Im not certain but-Yeah, shes one of those on the list, Annelie nodded. So dont worry about it.Worry about what? Having a traitor among us?Or being wrong. Because the first one wont be true forever, and you werent wrong. The way the woman said it so matter-of-factly was almost concerning.You knew about her? Then why is she still here?What did you think the lockdown was for? Who did you think you were going to practice on?Mansur looked sheepishly between her and Alva, and the grinning Anish. I suppose I didnt think about that. But wont she be a danger?There arent enough of them to cause trouble, and they will be dealt with by your elders when the time comes. But until then, theyre around for practice. So dont panic if you find more but you can go ahead and come to us and well tell you if theyre on the list.Mansur bowed his head. Oh. Okay.Alvas words cheered him up. You did great, by the way. Only a couple days of practice and you already really found someone. Did they notice you?Im not sure, he admitted. I thought maybe, but they were just scanning everyone.Show me, and Ill estimate. So he did. The result was Decent. I know what to look for, so I can tell when youre doing it. But you might actually get away with it. Keep practicing. Youre one of the first to find anyone, and this is an important skill to have. On par with the anti-ascension techniques well be distributing later.Mansur left, feeling somewhat satisfied with himself, though slightly confused. At least he was good for something besides just standing outside the front gates.
