Shui Yue's Illegitimate Son?

The Qingyun Mountain Range towered majestically over the Central Plains. On its shaded side ran the great river known as Hong Chuan, while on its sunny side stood the important city of Heyang City, commanding a vital passageway through the land. Its geographical position was of immense importance.

Qingyun Mountain stretched for hundreds of miles, its peaks rising and falling in endless succession. The tallest seven pierced the clouds; on ordinary days, only white clouds could be seen circling their waists, concealing their true summits. Dense forests, cascading waterfalls, strange rocks, rare birds, and exotic beasts were everywhere. Its secluded, perilous, wondrous, and majestic scenery was renowned throughout the world.

Yet even more famous than the mountains themselves was the cultivation sect upon them—the Qingyun Sect.

At this moment, Da Zhu Peak of the Qingyun Sect.

After sorting through his memories, Jiang Ming stood frozen on the spot. He had actually arrived in the world of Zhu Xian, and he even had a close connection with Shui Yue of Xiao Zhu Peak.

The identity arranged by the system was that of the son of Shui Yue's friend. Single-mindedly pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts, he had taught himself his family's inherited swordsmanship. He began learning the sword at six, achieved Great Accomplishment at nine, became renowned in the martial world at twelve, and found few rivals by twenty. In pursuit of the ultimate realm of martial arts, he had decided to join Qingyun and enter the Dao through martial arts.

However, Qingyun had always refused those who already possessed martial skills. Jiang Ming had heard that Master Shui Yue of Qingyun had once been close friends with his mother. Only after his mother repeatedly pleaded with her did Shui Yue agree to introduce him to the sect. Yet Xiao Zhu Peak, where Shui Yue resided, accepted only women, and a man would be highly inconvenient there. Thus, they had come to Da Zhu Peak to ask her junior sister Su Ru to persuade Tian Buyi to accept Jiang Ming as a disciple.

Shui Yue brought Jiang Ming to Da Zhu Peak. Upon reaching Shou Jing Hall, she suddenly said to him, "Come. When we go in, don't speak. Whether you can join Da Zhu Peak this time will depend on your own fortune. Otherwise..."

Jiang Ming understood what Shui Yue meant. If Tian Buyi refused to accept him, then this journey to find a master would end here.

Still, Jiang Ming did not care too much. Just now, he had sensed Shui Yue's cultivation and used it as a reference. He estimated that with his current martial cultivation, his combat strength would definitely not be much weaker than Dao Xuan without the Immortal Execution Sword. By Jiang Ming's estimate, only by combining all five volumes of the Heavenly Book would there be a chance to break into Body Integration or the Mythic Realm. Otherwise, the limit would be Void Refinement.

The moment they entered Shou Jing Hall, Song Daren spotted Shui Yue's visit and hurried forward. "Greetings, Master Shui Yue. May I ask whether you have come to see Mistress?"

Shui Yue quickly replied, "Is your master and mistress here?"

"They are. Please take a seat and wait, Master. I will immediately inform Master and Mistress." After arranging for Shui Yue to sit, Song Daren could not help feeling puzzled at the sight of her bringing a young man here. I never heard that Master Shui Yue took male disciples?

The more Song Daren thought about it, the more unbelievable it seemed. He hurried into the Inner Hall to inform Tian Buyi and Su Ru.

Upon entering the Inner Hall, Tian Buyi saw Song Daren come in and promptly asked, "Daren, why are you here instead of studying the Qingyun Dao Arts? Do you want your master and mistress to lose face again at the next Seven Peaks Tournament?"

Song Daren hastily cupped his hands. "Reporting to Master and Mistress, Master Shui Yue has suddenly come to visit. She has also brought a young man and wishes to see you both, so I came to inform you."

At this, Tian Buyi was immediately filled with doubt. With Shui Yue's temperament, why would she come to my Da Zhu Peak? And she even brought a young man... Could he be... Shui Yue's illegitimate son? The more he considered it, the more convinced he became. He immediately said to Song Daren, "Your mistress and I will go over at once. Entertain them for me first."

Su Ru found this utterly unbelievable as well, her thoughts racing. I never heard that Senior Sister took a male disciple. Could it be...? Thinking of this, she glanced at Tian Buyi in panic. Their eyes met, and they instantly understood what the other was thinking. She hurriedly said, "Buyi, quickly! We need to see Senior Sister at once."

The two quickened their pace toward Shou Jing Hall. Before long, they reached the entrance and saw Shui Yue and Jiang Ming seated off to one side. Looking at Jiang Ming from afar, Tian Buyi and Su Ru suddenly felt that he did resemble Shui Yue somewhat. Their minds instantly became a complete mess. This is bad.

Su Ru stepped forward first and said to Shui Yue, "Senior Sister, why did you suddenly come to Da Zhu Peak today? Why didn't you notify your junior sister beforehand, so I could prepare? And this person beside you is...?"

Tian Buyi walked into Shou Jing Hall with a cold face and took the main seat. The more he thought about it, the stranger it seemed. If Shui Yue asks me to keep this secret later, should I agree? Shouldn't something like this be handled discreetly? Why come so openly to my Da Zhu Peak? Could she be trying to make me accept this young man as my disciple? That way, she can see him often without arousing suspicion. Truly... brilliant!

Seated in the main seat, Tian Buyi's thoughts spun wildly as his gaze swept over Jiang Ming and Shui Yue. Yet he had no idea how to begin. All he could hear was his wife Su Ru whispering with Shui Yue, though he had no idea what they were discussing.

Just as the hall fell silent, Tian Buyi heard Su Ru say to him, "Buyi, this child was brought here by Senior Sister to take you as his master. She hopes he can join your discipleship. After all, Xiao Zhu Peak accepts only women, and having a man there would be inconvenient."

Tian Buyi thought, Damn it, it really is exactly as I thought. Shui Yue really brought her illegitimate son here to become my disciple. But should I agree?

If he refused, would that not separate mother and son? Sighing inwardly, Tian Buyi's heart softened. Though Shui Yue had opposed Su Ru marrying him back then, so many years had passed, had they not? Besides, he did not have many disciples under him anyway, and most of them were disappointments. Yet from what he had seen just now, this child's aptitude seemed quite good. Taking him in would not be a loss.

With that thought, Tian Buyi decided to go along with the situation and agree to Shui Yue's request, letting her owe him a favor. He then said to Shui Yue, "Since that is the case, for your sake, Shui Yue, I will accept this child. From now on, I will teach him with utmost care. You may rest assured!"

Seeing Tian Buyi agree so easily, without even asking further questions and being so agreeable, Shui Yue found it rather strange. Is this really Tian Buyi? Still, she did not think much of it. She merely assumed Su Ru's influence was great enough, and that Tian Buyi was simply afraid of his wife. She then said, "In that case, I will return first... Then... Jiang Ming, I leave him to you."

Shui Yue walked over to Jiang Ming and said, "From now on, Tian Buyi is your master. Study the Dao well, and do not disappoint your mother."

After saying this, Shui Yue formally bid Tian Buyi and Su Ru farewell, left Da Zhu Peak, and returned to Xiao Zhu Peak.

Only Tian Buyi remained, staring fixedly at Jiang Ming. Especially after hearing Shui Yue's final words, he became utterly certain that his guess was correct.

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