Chapter 411: Chapter 226: The Real Sibling Relationship
He Kongyue spoke with a chilling voice, not hiding his disdain, "I thought she had died outside, and I held no grudge against her. But now I know she’s been living freely, which means she hasn’t thought of her family name, He, for two hundred years! She has the time to save others, why doesn’t she have time to save her own mother!"
This elegant young man grew quite emotional when speaking about He Shutong. You Su sighed inwardly, knowing that misunderstandings ran deep and wouldn’t be easily explained away.
The atmosphere fell silent for a moment. It seemed He Kongyue had exerted too much strength, as his face flushed, looking like white jade stained with rosy clouds. Though filled with anger, he seemed as if painted in a picture.
He Kongyue took several deep breaths, his tone slightly softened:
"I mean no offense to Mr. You; I just lost my composure for a moment. I hope Mr. You can forgive me."
"I understand." You Su responded with a cupped hand salute.
"I truly cannot find her whereabouts and regret not being able to assist Mr. You."
"Why do you say that, Mr. He? Your information has already helped me a lot."
He Kongyue looked up and suddenly said, "If Mr. You has the chance to see her in the future, please inform me. I... I’d like to see her too."
"Is it... to seek revenge on her?" You Su asked tentatively.
He Kongyue shook his head at these words, sighing:
"I just want to ask her face to face if she had a bitter reason... although I know the chances are slim."
You Su also sighed wistfully, but a glimmer of hope rose in his heart.
The fact is He Kongyue had never met Master, so his resentment towards her wasn’t as intense. It was more the influence of those around him. Therefore, to resolve the misunderstanding between Master and her family, He Kongyue naturally became the ideal breakthrough point.
"Every family has its own difficulties. I believe she has her reasons. After all, when she saved me, she didn’t seem like a cold-hearted person."
You Su consoled himself, knowing that reconciling Master with her family wouldn’t be easy, especially when it came to a century-long grudge. Carelessly revealing Master’s true identity would only make things more unpleasant. Naturally, You Su didn’t want to see Master sad.
The best approach now was "subtle influences."
"Well, she’s a bad person in my eyes, but that doesn’t prevent her from being a good person in your eyes, Mr. You."
He Kongyue, showing reason, changed the topic: "By the way, Mr. You, are you really not considering joining our World Purification Sect?"
"Mr. He, you’ve helped me so much, and if I don’t return even this small favor, I’d feel restless day and night."
You Su laughed freely and surprisingly chose to join the World Purification Sect.
He Kongyue’s bright eyes suddenly sparkled, his previous melancholy swept away by the sudden joy.
"Do you really want to join? But I haven’t been able to help you."
"No, Mr. He, you’ve already helped me."
You Su lifted his teacup, taking a meaningful sip.
He Kongyue furrowed his handsome brows, immediately understanding, and said brightly: "Don’t worry, Mr. You. Not just for you, but for myself too, I will increase the manpower to find her whereabouts!"
"Thank you, Mr. He. When can I join the sect, and what should I prepare?"
You Su hesitatedly asked, "Surely there must be talented individuals hidden within the World Purification Sect. Am I really eligible to join?"
Seeing this, He Kongyue’s eyes sparkled even more. You Su’s doubt indicated he truly wanted to help him, thus he said:
"Rest assured, Mr. You. With your talent, there’s no need to prepare anything. Our World Purification Sect will welcome you with open arms. As for the timing, it can’t be rushed. Once I’m informed, I’ll personally visit the Profound Sky Sect to find you!"
He Kongyue was visibly excited to recruit someone like You Su, who smiled and reminded:
"Lotus Peak is difficult for outsiders to access, so Mr. He should come at mealtime. This way, when I come down the mountain to eat, I can see you, Mr. He."
He Kongyue shook his head with a smile: "I see, Mr. You plans to make me treat you to a meal again."
You Su smiled without replying, raising his teacup to gently clink with He Kongyue’s, as if drinking wine instead of tea.
...
The reason You Su changed his mind and decided to join the World Purification Sect was quite simple.
If it was not a strange sect, joining wouldn’t bring harm and could, in fact, improve relations with He Kongyue, facilitating his role as a mediator with Master later.
If it truly was a malicious organization, he would need to rescue He Kongyue, Master’s blood brother, preventing him from falling into the abyss. Furthermore, as the Divine Son of the Exorcism Bureau, he had the duty to eliminate evil cults.
Master was trapped in the Lotus Pool, at a critical moment for refining her life artifact. You Su silently resolved to prepare everything for Master so that she could cultivate in peace.
Indeed, this was his duty as a disciple.
When You Su returned to Lotus Peak, preparing to take the Celestial Ladder, Ji Lingruo was also just returning.
You Su raised an eyebrow slightly; his junior sister never went out alone. What had she been up to, looking so secretive?
But before he could ask, Ji Lingruo beat him to it:
"Went to Henggao City?"
"How did you know, Junior Sister?"
"Heh." Ji Lingruo’s face showed a mischievous look as though she had seen through everything, "Don’t I know you? I already told you it wasn’t available in Henggao City."
That night, as You Su tore another pair, he realized his stock of silk stockings was dwindling.
You Su hadn’t expected his junior sister to be so understanding, even predicting the excuse he had prepared.
"No worries; I’ll ride my little flying stick to Brocade City to buy it personally."
"You don’t shy away from the hassle for this... But no need, I’ve already found a way!"
The girl clasped her hands behind her back, looking for praise.
You Su felt a surge of excitement, gripping the girl’s shoulders with enthusiasm:
"Really? Then can I tear them up freely in the future?!"
"Hmph, dream on..."
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