Chapter 393: Chapter 218: The Master’s Story (Part 2)
Fang Gong’s face was full of eager anticipation, clearly confident in the Heavenly Ladder. He personally opened the door to the ladder and called out:
"Mr. You, would you like to take your junior brothers and sisters for a ride? By the way, this entire project was completed under the supervision of the Third Elder, and she praised this item endlessly."
Upon hearing this, You Su thought that the Third Elder was indeed responsible. Although the arrangements with the Earth and Wood Peak were settled, she did not let its members run amok at Lotus Peak. Thus, he led the two women into the Crystal Pod.
Fang Gong took out a token and handed it to You Su, which turned out to be the controller for the Cloud Ladder. The array of the Cloud Ladder functions with the Spirit Stone, and the token can control the ascent and descent of the ladder. Without this token, the ladder cannot be manipulated, ensuring safety and privacy.
Ji Lingruo and Wangshu were filled with curiosity about this novel item, frequently peering and touching here and there.
Wangshu, being naturally capable of flight, was more composed, while Ji Lingruo, sitting on the transparent chair, felt as though she was floating amid the clouds, filled with both trepidation and unparalleled excitement.
"No more exhausting mountain climbing! Woohoo!"
Ji Lingruo kicked her tiny feet, cheering joyfully.
You Su smiled as he gazed outside the pod, as if able to clearly discern the full view of Lotus Peak through the blurry sight.
Confirming the relationship with his junior sister and passing the Divine Son’s examination made even Lotus Peak increasingly livable.
Life on this Divine Mountain truly seemed to hold more promise.
...
"Why haven’t they returned after so long..."
In the clear pool water, He Shutong stirred the water’s surface in a bored manner.
There was a time when ten days would pass in the blink of an eye for her, yet now it felt like years.
These days, she had nobody around her, and she found it somewhat unsettling.
She gently caressed the partially surfaced robust, plump bunny, as if questioning herself about who she could be missing?
Wait, is someone approaching?
The array within the divine forest was linked to her Divine Sense, and no movement escaped her observation. Anyone wishing to approach must follow her guidance; otherwise, they would never escape that forest.
Is it... You Su?
The heavy curves beneath her collarbone trembled unknowingly; it seemed she had already found the answer.
You Su walked slowly, afraid of disturbing his master. If he detected even the slightest obstruction, he would return without hesitation.
But his concerns were evidently misplaced, as his journey was smooth; despite the winding forest paths, You Su treaded as if on a broad avenue.
Soon, he stood before Lotus Pool.
After this trial, his cultivation advanced and his body healed from severe injuries. You Su felt his natural eyesight had also become somewhat clearer. When an object was very close, he could discern its general shape with his naked eye.
Facing the pure white mist, his breathing became slightly urgent.
"Why have you come?"
He Shutong tried to maintain a composed tone.
"Didn’t Master leave a letter in Junior Sister’s room through the Third Elder saying to seek you immediately after returning..."
You Su spoke hesitantly, afraid he might have said something wrong.
Only then did He Shutong recall her actions... but those were matters from the first day of You Su’s departure.
"The Third Elder was indeed kind."
He Shutong’s response was quite ambiguous; it could mean the Third Elder willingly wrote the letter herself or that she kindly agreed to her request.
You Su smiled faintly at the mention, "The Third Elder is indeed a good person."
He Shutong shifted the topic, asking:
"How did the examination go?"
"Thanks to Master, it went smoothly."
You Su certainly wouldn’t tell his master about personally killing a Void Realm Venerable, otherwise, this ’trapped female Sword Immortal’ would constantly worry for him.
"Not wounded?" He Shutong asked suspiciously.
You Su, as if to prove himself, opened his chest for He Shutong to observe and even playfully teased:
"Does Master still not believe me? I’ve faced the Earth Barrier directly; dealing with a mere ghost mite is as easy as pie!"
"Perhaps you really are a born Divine Son."
He Shutong sighed softly, neither amused by You Su’s jest.
Her tone carried both praise and concern for You Su’s future.
If possible, she naturally wouldn’t wish her disciples to be in dire straits, but she couldn’t prevent anything.
The same went for Wangshu and You Su.
"Compared to the so-called Divine Son, I only acknowledge myself as a disciple of Lotus Peak."
You Su spoke earnestly, his words sincere.
He Shutong smiled gently:
"If you become a Divine Son, many would wish to take you as their student. Perhaps other teachers better suited to you would appear, so you need not cling to me alone."
Upon hearing this, You Su nervously moved forward a few steps:
"Is Master wishing me to leave?"
"Certainly not! How could I wish that?" He Shutong, worried, immediately explained.
"Since that’s the case, no need to speak like this anymore. I, You Su, am blind, unable to find a good teacher. Whoever seeks me first, I acknowledge. Despite any struggles, this heart remains unyielding!"
You Su clenched his fists tightly, his words resolute, even harboring faint anger.
He Shutong felt a slight shock, her heart bitter, knowing it was her unintentional words that inadvertently hurt the sensitive young man’s heart.
"I never meant to drive you away, but..." He Shutong suddenly felt further explanation futile, decisively resolving, "Enough. I shall wholeheartedly teach you properly on behalf of your master, so rest assured and remain my Lotus Peak disciple."
Upon hearing this, a warm current surged within You Su, deeply appreciating his master’s unintentional display of dominance.
"Yes!"
You Su answered with a smile.
For a moment, this master-disciple pair seemed to have exhausted their words, falling into a long silence.
These two seemed to share an odd tacit understanding; though unsure of what to say next, they did not wish to part, resulting in a slightly awkward standoff.
Eventually, You Su found a topic, asking:
"Master, do you still remember you owe me a reward?"
He Shutong slightly furrowed her brows, "What reward?"
"Last time I mentioned wanting to hear your story, but immediately fainted, leaving it unresolved. So I wish to boldly reclaim it..."
Though You Su said boldly, he was careful.
He Shutong fell silent for a long time; she’d thought the young man had forgotten this matter, but unexpectedly, he remembered.
Does he truly want to learn more about me...
Reflecting on her fragmented life, she felt everything had improved since meeting You Su; perhaps she should be more honest with him?
"No need for boldness... you deserve this. Where would you like to start?"
"If time permits, naturally all of it."
In such matters, there’s no logic in being greedy.
He Shutong lightly bit her lip, her bosom rising and falling, finally resolving to peel back layers of her life.
Just hoping the young man doesn’t completely despair upon hearing her story, leaving some room for redemption...
"Has your Lotus Immortal Seed emptied again?"
He Shutong glanced at the somber center of You Su’s brow, suddenly asking.
You Su knew he couldn’t hide this from his master, so he nodded.
"Undress and immerse yourself... I cannot assist much at the moment; otherwise, I wouldn’t have agreed to such a dangerous endeavor."
He Shutong wasn’t naive; the emptied Lotus Immortal Seed indicated You Su’s battles surpassed imagination.
No wonder he returned so late; he was nursing injuries.
Upon hearing this, You Su’s heart pounded more intensely.
He wasn’t sure why, outwardly he remained resilient and brave. Yet only before his master, he wished to abandon his persistence, basking in her maternal splendor.
Knowing he should refuse, his hands still obediently unclasped his clothing.
"Then I’ll trouble Master..."
The pool’s water was warm, carrying an alluring fragrance, yet You Su’s body trembled lightly due to nervousness.
He Shutong pursed her lips then began her brief narrative.
"When I was very little, I actually wasn’t a Sword Cultivator; I was a Scholar Cultivator..."
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