Chapter 309: Chapter 159: Demon Heart Seed Dao (2)
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After returning to the mountain, Chu Xuan first went to pay respects to his master.
"Disciple wishes to head to the Moonlit Celestial Flight Realm to cultivate in seclusion, and won’t emerge until breaking through to the fourth realm. May master permit this."
The Floating Cloud Master nodded slightly and handed him a token from his waist.
The Moonlit Celestial Flight Realm is one of the secret places of the Dao Palace, a mysterious location existing since before the sect was established.
This realm forms its own world, with a concentration of Spiritual Qi comparable to ancient times. Inside are both powerful spiritual beasts and rare, precious immortal herbs, many of which are completely extinct in the outside world and exceedingly valuable.
Regrettably, the realm is not particularly large, and in recent years, it has already been fully developed by the Dao Palace. Some old elders of the sect have been cultivating in seclusion here, seldom revealing themselves casually.
After receiving the token, Chu Xuan hesitated for a moment and still asked, "Is there any news about Senior Sister?"
The Floating Cloud Master shook his head slightly, "Even if she hears outside rumors, she won’t easily return to the mountain, only hoping she can successfully change her path."
Chu Xuan thought for a moment and agreed, Senior Sister not only left the mountain to avoid facing her wedding but also hoped to pave a more suitable path for herself.
Thinking of this, he felt no further concerns, preparing to visit Jiang Yiyi, He Yao, and others before focusing on cultivating in seclusion.
The Floating Cloud Master continued, "The Shangguan family and the Purple Heaven Jade Mansion have solemnly apologized to the Dao Palace these days."
"They claim it wasn’t intentional deceit, hoping to facilitate the marriage in the future."
"I accepted their apology, saying bygones be bygones, but I politely declined the marriage proposal."
Chu Xuan nodded silently, "All upon master’s decision."
"Additionally, Li Xingchuan seems to have something to discuss with you; you might talk with him before the seclusion."
Ice Sea Demon Monarch? Chu Xuan was somewhat puzzled in his heart. Although he didn’t know why this ’Senior Brother Li’ wanted to see him, he still agreed.
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In his heart, Chu Xuan was thinking of Jiang Yiyi but decided to go to Celestial Derivation Peak to find He Yao first.
Unexpectedly, as he stepped out the door, his junior disciple came to meet him. Ye Xingming looked serious and said, "Senior Brother, I’ve found out that women are indeed ferocious beasts. Those who cultivate should stay away from them."
Mainly because, in Ye Xingming’s view, the senior brother has always been a person of exceptional intelligence and capability, having once provided him guidance. Now seeing him distressed by these women, he really couldn’t bear it in his heart.
Seeing the concern in his junior disciple’s eyes, Chu Xuan couldn’t help but smile. He patted Ye Xingming’s shoulder, "I understand, I won’t be sad about these matters in the future."
"Just hope you won’t encounter a woman who moves your heart someday."
Ye Xingming shook his head firmly, "I’m destined to save this world; women are no different from skulls to me."
Chu Xuan was speechless; his junior disciple’s character hadn’t changed. After nodding, he left by controlling his sword.
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Junior Sister Xiao Yue was practicing sword in the forest; upon seeing Senior Brother descending from the sky, she joyfully greeted him.
Yue instinctively wanted to hug Senior Brother but hesitated; however, Chu Xuan took the initiative to hug her, making her smile with squinted eyes.
"What brings Senior Brother to me?" She didn’t dare mention the wedding, fearing it might sadden Chu Xuan.
"I heard the real master took on a disciple?"
"Ah yes, named He Yao; we all met back at the Flying Immortal Temple."
"This Junior Uncle is rather steady and honest, always cultivating with my Shishu."
"After he came, my Shishu hasn’t acted crazily; they even talked to me a few times, teaching me some Divine Techniques."
"At the last marriage... " Yue hurriedly corrected herself, "At the last event, He Yao helped out. I even asked him if he knew you, why didn’t he say hello?"
"But he’s quite shy, saying you might have forgotten him and wanted to wait for the next time."
Chu Xuan shook his head and explained the previous situation briefly.
Yue regretted, "What a pity Senior Brother arrived a bit late; Shishu and his disciple just left, saying they want to travel the world."
"Right now, they are likely bidding farewell at the Flying Immortal Temple."
Chu Xuan was speechless, having to give up.
At that moment, Jiang Yiyi, who somehow got the news, swooped down from the sky towards Chu Xuan.
Chu Xuan hurriedly caught her, as Jiang Yiyi angrily said, "Chu Xuan, you’re so bad, just disappearing like that! Do you know how worried this elder was?"
Due to guilt, Chu Xuan was a bit afraid to meet her but now couldn’t help but reveal a smile.
Jiang Yiyi continued chattering, mentioning how she went out to mediate a fight between two women who nearly killed each other but stopped after Jiang Yiyi "used great magical power" to convince them.
Then Jiang Yiyi fed them candied fruits and snacks, afraid they’d go hungry, with a tone full of "praise me," "quickly praise me."
But Yue tugged this master’s hand, signaling not to mention these topics anymore nervously.
Chu Xuan appeared quite calm, merely patting Jiang Yiyi’s head, "Aren’t you angry that Haitang secretly investigated you before?"
Jiang Yiyi waved generously, "Haitang confessed everything to me, saying initially she indeed reported everything to the sect not knowing I was an Upper Realm True Immortal."
"After knowing, she kept our secret; don’t be too harsh on her."
Chu Xuan neither agreed nor disagreed, simply nodding and saying, "I’m going to seclusion; this time it might take longer. Be good and don’t run around."
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