Third Elder

Unsure of the reason, You Su compared the two texts several times and discovered that they were indeed quite different.

The version in the heretical book is simpler, while the versions in these two books are more elaborate and archaic.

But regardless of which one it is, they are all different from the "Chinese characters" in his vague memories of his past life. Logically speaking, he has been blind since childhood and has never learned to read, so he shouldn't be able to read books in this world.

Surely he couldn't possibly have an innate Evil Cultivator physique that allows him to read books on Evil Cultivator from birth, could he? But he can naturally understand books like "Spiritual Treasure Knowledge" and "Ruyi Wind-Controlling Technique."

"Senior sister, why are these words different from the ones I've seen before?"

"This is the Divine Mountain Script."

"Divine Mountain Script? What is that?"

"There are two kinds of writing systems in the world. One is the widely used Five Continents Script, and the other is the special Divine Mountain Script. Like swords, writing can also carry the Daoist rhyme and connect with the Mystic Qi. The Divine Mountain Script is a special script jointly created by the five great immortal ancestors. However, it is complex in form, obscure in writing, and extremely mysterious, making it very difficult to learn. Moreover, even if you learn it, you may not be able to write it, so it has not become popular."

The runes on the same type of talisman are more powerful when written in the Divine Mountain Script than in the Five Continents Script; the same sentence in the same book, when written in the Divine Mountain Script, brings a deeper understanding and gain than when written in the Five Continents Script. There are also many other special effects, so the Divine Mountain Script is strictly controlled by the Divine Mountain, and those who can write in the Divine Mountain Script are not allowed to write in it without authorization. These two books of mine are classics written in the Divine Mountain Script specifically for important disciples to study."

Wangshu Fairy patiently explained, and she didn't think much of it. You Su came from a remote area and had been blind since childhood. It was already quite remarkable that he had learned the Five Continents Script through his Divine Sense, so it was normal that he hadn't learned the Divine Mountain Script. Besides, the Divine Mountain Script wasn't something that could be learned just by wanting to.

You Su nodded upon hearing this, but he frowned slightly, still unable to understand why he could naturally read the Five Continents Script but not the Divine Mountain Script. A strange feeling also welled up in his heart, but he couldn't pinpoint its source.

You Su decided to put aside this strange feeling for the time being. If she were to casually reveal this ability to read to others, it would only arouse their worry and suspicion.

"Senior sister, can you teach me the Divine Mountain Script?"

Wangshu Fairy remained silent for a moment, then her two slender index fingers intertwined slightly, and she said:

"I cannot teach my junior brother. Only those from the Immortal Ancestor Tower or the Peak Master of the Book Immortal Peak are qualified to teach others the Divine Mountain Script."

You Su sensed his senior sister's guilt at not being able to help her junior brother, and said:

"I'm sorry, senior sister, it seems I'll have to ask you to read it to me first."

Wangshu Fairy blinked, her gaze softening as she looked at You Su, clearly happy to be able to help her junior brother again.

"Um."

Before You Su could even take the book out, Wangshu Fairy began reciting it to herself:

"Let's begin with the 'General Knowledge of Sword Techniques,' for the sword is a weapon of refined elegance..."

For three consecutive days, You Su diligently learned from her senior sister.

Through these two books and his senior sister's explanations, You Su gained a deeper understanding of the path of cultivation and his specialty, Way of the Sword; under You Su's tutelage, Wangshu Fairy also learned more about the affairs of the mortal world beyond the mountains.

In the small courtyard atop Lotus Peak, Lotus Sword Venerable remained in seclusion and had not yet returned.

The exquisite Rabbit Mask completely covered Wangshu Fairy's face, revealing only a pair of clear, flowing blue eyes. Her white dress was extremely conservative, yet it still couldn't conceal her slender waist and long legs, leaving only her jade-like neck and fair wrists exposed, her skin as white and tender as snow.

Beside her stood a peach tree. The fruit of this tree itself did not have any special effects; it was just an ordinary spiritual fruit, with effects such as nourishing Spirit Vein and stabilizing the spiritual platform. However, its taste was renowned and could be considered one of the most beloved spiritual fruits among the vast majority of cultivators.

Wangshu Fairy had drawn her sword at her waist without anyone noticing, and she was carefully using it to prune the branches of the peach tree. Even though it was a Spirit Plant, the peaches wouldn't grow very big if it wasn't pruned.

You Su focused intently on sensing his senior sister's Swordsmanship with his Divine Sense; every thrust and slash was exquisitely precise. Even with his confidence in his Way of the Sword talent, he couldn't guarantee that he could prune every single branch as perfectly as his senior sister.

You Su suddenly wanted to test whether her senior sister could maintain such focus, so she seized the opportunity to speak:

"Senior Sister!"

Wangshu Fairy was completely unaffected by him, and the branch was severed cleanly and decisively by her sword.

"What's wrong?"

You Su was secretly amazed; her senior sister's hand was truly as steady as Mount Tai.

"Thank you for troubling me during this time, senior sister. You've worked so hard to help me with my studies."

"No, Master said, 'Reviewing the old helps one understand the new.'" Wangshu Fairy continued pruning the branches.

"These are two separate matters. Is there anything you like, Senior Sister? I'd like to prepare a thank-you gift for you."

"Something you like?" Wangshu Fairy repeated, seemingly pondering, then added, "I like my junior brother."

You Su was taken aback for a moment, but not being narcissistic, she knew that this senior sister must have confused the concept of "like," so she said, "This 'like' refers to things, not people."

"Isn't my junior brother a good person?"

You Su's face immediately darkened, and he could only say, "Items? I was asking what items Senior Sister likes."

Wangshu Fairy suddenly sheathed her sword, offering no reply, and said calmly:

"Junior brother, the Third Elder has arrived."

Third Elder?

You Su dispersed his Divine Sense, but there was no one else in his Sea of Consciousness except for his senior sister's figure.

"Greetings, Third Elder."

Wangshu Fairy sheathed her sword and bowed respectfully to one side.

The junior elders are all named after their own surnames or code names, while only the senior elders can have numbers preceding their names. The Third Elder is one of them. She is the Peak Master of Bihua Peak, proficient in the art of Spirit Plant, and has an extremely noble status. Even the True Disciple of the Xuanxiao Peak sect master must pay their respects when they see her.

You Su was about to bow in the same direction as her senior sister when she suddenly sensed something was wrong.

Although his vision was blurry, he could still see things slightly. Not only did he not detect anyone in that direction with his Divine Sense, but he also could not see any outline of a person with his naked eye.

Is the Third Elder really in this direction? Or rather, is she still there? This action was clearly intentional. If I were to actually bow in front of an empty place, it would probably greatly diminish my impression on the Third Elder.

With his Divine Sense fully activated, You Su suddenly turned around and bowed to the peach tree, saying:

"You Su greets the Third Elder."

"That's interesting."

Suddenly, a melodious and charming voice rang out in the air, and Wangshu Fairy turned her head to look.

Beside the peach tree, a woman in a spring dress suddenly appeared. She didn't stand, but casually sat down on the ground, leaning against the peach tree. She was turned to the side of the two men, her breasts appearing even more impressive, and the curves of her buttocks, encased in her spring dress, were incredibly taut. Her skirt was slightly disheveled, revealing two sections of her calves that looked like white jade.

The Third Elder shook the exquisite, transparent gourd in his hand, causing the Immortal Wine inside to slosh around.

How did you figure that out?

You Su naturally knew what the Third Elder was asking about, and respectfully replied to the owner of the voice:

"Relying on Divine Sense."

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder glanced at You Su with his peach blossom eyes and said disdainfully, "Don't talk nonsense. You're just a mere Spirit Platform Realm. No matter how strong your Divine Sense is, how could you possibly sense Void Glimpse Realm who's deliberately hiding himself?"

"It was a deliberate hint from the Third Elder; the fallen leaves on the ground were bent over from being sat on."

"He really is blind."

An invisible force lifted the Third Elder's limp body, helping her to her feet. She stood up straight, smiling as she gazed into You Su's clear eyes, "My body is so light and supple. Those leaves weren't bent by me sitting on them, but by the weight of my wine gourd."

"It was You Su's poor judgment; please forgive me Third Elder."

The Third Elder glanced at the handsome young man, his eyes revealing unreserved admiration.

"So you are You Su, the newly accepted disciple of the Lotus Sword Venerable?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Third Elder's figure appeared in You Su's Sea of Consciousness. He was a humanoid figure surrounded by a blue mist, making it impossible to see clearly.

You Su noticed that although the Third Elder and his Mistress were both shrouded in a mist caused by their Sea of Consciousness levels, the mist on his Mistress had an additional black spot compared to the Third Elder's...

You Su, unaware of the situation, quickly replied:

"Yes, Third Elder."

"Let's go down the mountain."

The Third Elder spoke calmly, then raised her head high, and the fragrant wine flowed down the gourd wall into her bright red lips, making her look stunningly beautiful.

You Su frowned, wondering what he had done wrong to be banished from the mountain by the Third Elder, and asked:

"What does the Third Elder mean?"

"Since you are True Disciple of Lotus Peak, that is, a member of the Xuanxiao Sect, why don't you go to the Hall of Sutras to report? Do you intend to remain a wandering ghost on Lotus Peak forever?"

"I..."

You Su was indeed innocent; no one told him that joining a sect required such a reporting procedure. Now that he thinks about it, it makes sense. The largest sect in the Central Yuan Continent —it's not something you can just join on a whim.

"Third Elder, why don't I need it?" Wangshu Fairy asked in confusion.

"You were born and raised in the Xuanxiao Sect, what's the point of reporting? There's only one you in this sect." The Third Elder looked at Wangshu Fairy with affection, then noticed You Su was still standing there. "What, do you want me to personally escort you there?"

"Third Elder, you flatter me. I'll go right away."

You Su then made a move to leave, his hesitation stemming from his uncertainty about the path down the mountain.

Ultimately, he was still just a blind man. The reason he could walk freely in Chuyun City like a perfect person before was because he had walked those roads countless times. Now, on Lotus Peak, although his Divine Sense was stronger than before, he didn't even know where the way down the mountain was.

Just as he hesitated, Wangshu Fairy walked to his side and said softly, "I'll go with my junior brother."

A warm feeling welled up in You Su's heart, and she thought to herself how wonderful it was to have a senior sister.

The Third Elder behind him shouted, "Little Wangshu, what are you doing here? Aren't you going to listen to my lesson?"

You Su then remembered that the Third Elder was still here. Such a distinguished guest couldn't have come just to remind You Su to report on such a trivial matter; it turned out he was here to give his senior sister a lesson.

Before You Su could persuade her senior sister to stay on the mountain, Wangshu Fairy replied bluntly:

"Third Elder, I'm not listening anymore."

The Third Elder was slightly taken aback. In her memory, Wangshu Fairy had always been a well-behaved and obedient child. Although she disliked the cold and aloof Lotus Sword Venerable, she adored his only disciple and wished she could have Wangshu Fairy become her disciple instead.

During the eight years that the Thirteenth Elder was away from the sect, she was the one who went up the mountain to teach Wangshu Fairy the most. Wangshu Fairy always listened to her lectures very attentively and never missed a class, but she never expected that this time she would refuse her for the sake of a newly initiated junior brother.

The Third Elder, whose love was "stolen" by You Su, was on the verge of tears. She had only teased Xiao Wangshu about why the Thirteenth Elder didn't leave her a junior brother, but she never expected that the icy woman would actually bring back a male disciple.

"Little Wangshu, didn't you say you wanted to learn how to grow peach trees well? If you don't listen in class, you won't learn well." The Third Elder was still persistent, coaxing her like a child.

"Senior sister..." You Su also tried to persuade her.

"Third Elder, my master has returned," the blue-eyed girl earnestly reminded him.

For the past eight years, the other elders have only taught Wangshu Fairy on behalf of their masters. Now that Lotus Sword Venerable has returned to the sect, the other elders naturally have no obligation to continue teaching.

The Third Elder's eyebrows furrowed, and she took another swig of wine before glaring at You Su. However, Wangshu Fairy stepped forward to block You Su's view.

"Fine, fine, you're even skipping my lectures for your junior brother's sake. Go ahead, I won't stop you."

Wangshu Fairy thanked him, completely ignoring the Third Elder was seething with hatred, and turned to walk down the mountain.

"Junior brother, let's go."

You Su stood there at a loss, wondering if it was appropriate to leave a senior elder alone on the mountain. Wangshu Fairy had already gone far away, so You Su could only thank the Third Elder and then hurriedly chase after her.

You Su leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Senior Sister, the Third Elder...?"

"Junior brother, don't be afraid, the Third Elder is not angry."

Wangshu Fairy was born without blemish, with a pure mind and keen sensitivity to the emotions of others.

She deliberately slowed her pace, waiting for You Su to walk beside her, and then said, "Besides, the Third Elder isn't here to see me, he's here to see Master."

Upon hearing this, You Su suddenly realized what was happening, and felt a cool, soft touch on his hand. He quickly withdrew his hand and exclaimed in surprise:

"Why are you holding my hand, senior sister?!"

"Junior brother doesn't like it?"

"This isn't a matter of liking or disliking. Have you forgotten what I told you about the differences between men and women?" You Su said seriously.

"You're blind, what if you fall if I don't hold your hand?" Wangshu Fairy asked innocently.

"Senior sister, I'm not an ordinary blind person, I'm a blind person at the Spirit Platform Realm."

Aren't they all weak and in need of protection?

"..."

The mature and beautiful fairy in a green dress watched the two senior and junior disciples disappear into the clouds. The anger on her face had long since vanished, replaced by a gentle smile.

The Third Elder shook the translucent wine gourd in her hand again. Although she had already taken several sips, the alcohol content of the Immortal Wine remained unchanged.

"He Shutong, you didn't realize you couldn't teach Xiao Wangshu, so you found a junior brother to teach her, did you? And he's doing a good job; Xiao Wangshu is really starting to look more and more like a person."

She shook her head, then looked into the depths of the lush green forest of Lotus Peak, her expression turning serious. As she gracefully walked in, she murmured to herself:

"Don't die so easily, or little Wangshu will want to become my disciple..."