Chapter 233

The morning is not a good time to say goodbye, because the You Su needs to rest in the morning.

Although he wasn't quite at the point of needing to lean against the wall to get out, knowing he wouldn't see him for ten days, You Su vented even more wildly than usual, while Ji Lingruo, as if trying to drain him dry, used all sorts of tricks.

You Su secretly decided that next time he returned to the mountain, he would definitely seek out the First Elder to learn a soundproofing Technique Method. Otherwise, while suppressing his voice and movements every day had a unique kind of stimulation, it was also quite unpleasant.

As dawn broke, the two reluctantly parted ways, worried that their senior sister would notice something amiss.

At noon, You Su did not disturb her junior sister who was still sleeping. Instead, she took her senior sister to Ancient Moon Residence for a hearty meal and also bought many exquisite and non-perishable pastries to store in her Universe Bag for future use.

When he returned to Lotus Peak, he found that his junior sister had already folded his clothes and placed them on the bedside table. She had also polished his Ink Pine Sword until it shone brightly, using the high-grade Sword Nurturing Oil that the Ninth Elder had given him before. Oh, and the girl had also generously given him five maid talismans as a bonus, even though these originally belonged to You Su.

You Su's smile was faint, but his affection was deep. He carefully packed away his belongings, while the girl remained hidden in her room, seemingly unconscious, but in reality, she didn't want to witness their parting.

You Su chatted briefly with her senior sister, but couldn't resist ruffling her full head of snow-white hair.

"Senior sister, wait for me to come back."

After saying this, You Su walked into the fairy forest behind the courtyard. Of course, he had to say goodbye to his Mistress before leaving.

Wangshu Fairy squinted her eyes contentedly, then nodded emphatically.

Water vapor rises from the Lotus Birth Pool, and behind the vapor lies the exquisitely beautiful Fairy Zhuo Luo.

It wasn't until the cold winter arrived that He Shutong realized the preciousness of You Su, this Crimson Immortal Flower.

She's not afraid of hot or cold, of course, but why make things difficult for herself when she can enjoy a more comfortable soak?

Not to mention, the fiery essence within the Crimson Immortal Flower gradually merged into this deep pool. As she refined her Destiny Item, she naturally refined an unprecedented level of heat.

Suddenly, she noticed You Su approaching. A barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

It hasn't even been a few days since You Su came to visit me... how could this be...?

Before long, You Su arrived at the Lotus Birth Pool without any hindrance.

"Mistress," You Su called softly.

"Hmm... you're here."

He Shutong's voice, like a clear spring, drifted over gently.

"Is your Mistress feeling better lately?"

Of course, You Su wouldn't be foolish enough to say goodbye right away.

"Refining one's Destiny Item is a process measured in years. In just a few days, there's been no noticeable change," He Shutong explained instinctively, but then suddenly felt that this sounded a bit cold, so she added, "However, it's all thanks to the Lotus Root Heart you brought back. I can feel all my power returning."

"That's good..."

You Su smiled and muttered to himself.

He Shutong saw this and was deeply moved. She tentatively asked:

"You came here just to ask this?"

You Su was slightly taken aback, then shook her head.

For some reason, He Shutong smiled gently, seemingly with a hint of joy.

"What is the matter?"

I came... to... to say goodbye.

You Su dared not raise her head, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.

He Shutong's smile froze slightly, a strange feeling of disappointment washing over her. But what was she expecting? Was she hoping this young man would come in and talk to her sometime?

Sigh... I was too greedy...

He has his own wonderful life to live, and he shouldn't waste his time on me, his master's Mistress who only hides in the back mountains...

"The mission of the Evil Warding Department?"

"Hmm..." You Su nodded.

"Specifically?"

"A secret realm has been discovered in the Lingxu Mountain Range, rumored to be the place where Cheng Ying Venerable passed away a thousand years ago. The Evil Warding Department needs me to ostensibly compete for this fortuitous opportunity, but in reality, to investigate the cause of Cheng Ying Venerable's death."

He Shutong pondered for a moment, then said gently, "Seizing fortuitous opportunity is a good thing, but there's no need to fight too hard or get into conflicts. After all, the inheritance of a Void Glimpse Venerable isn't that important to you..."

The implication was that she was telling You Su that she was also a female sword Void Glimpse Realm, and that he was already her disciple, so there was no need to go to such lengths for her.

Hearing He Shutong's words, You Su felt as if he were saying: You Su, you are different from those children from ordinary families. You have such a powerful Mistress as me, so you don't need to work so hard.

You Su lived a life of poverty from childhood, and he believed that he had to earn everything himself. But it was only through his Mistress that he could experience the kind of happiness that children from wealthy families could feel.

Even knowing that this pampering would dull her fighting spirit, You Su was willing to succumb to it.

"That's what I think too. I already have my Mistress's guidance, so why should I covet any inheritance? Therefore, this trip is just a side trip to investigate the situation at Cheng Ying Venerable's tomb. I won't take any risks. I also have the life-saving magic Law Treasure given to me by the First Elder, so my Mistress doesn't need to worry about me."

You Su replied softly, her smile gentle.

He Shutong nodded with satisfaction, "I hope you can keep your word."

"Definitely," You Su said firmly.

How long will this trip take?

"About... ten days."

"Another ten days..." He Shutong sighed softly to herself.

The sound was faint, but You Su.

He sensed the melancholy in his Mistress's voice. He had thought that ten days would be nothing more than a blink of an eye for cultivators who had lived for hundreds of years, but he hadn't expected that his Mistress would also find ten days to be a long time...

Is it because... you haven't seen me for ten days?

You Su shook her head, dismissing this wishful thinking.

"Then... has your yang energy improved recently?" He Shutong asked, trying to suppress her embarrassment and feigning calmness.

You Su's heart tightened; the words of deception ultimately wouldn't come out.

"Some..."

"I see..." He Shutong lowered her head slightly, her feelings somewhat complicated.

"I will definitely go and come back as soon as possible. If I am not disturbing you when I return, I will come to visit my Mistress again."

Seeing He Shutong You Su was still so cautious, He Shutong pursed her thin lips:

"The process of refining your Destiny Item isn't as rigid as you think, and there won't be any disturbances. If you have any questions or encounter any problems, you can come to Lotus Birth Pool to find me anytime."

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt that what she said seemed a bit inappropriate, and immediately added:

"The same goes for your senior and junior sisters. I welcome you all anytime, so there's no question of you bothering me."

You Su bit her lower lip, as if she had something to say.

"Say what you want to say." He Shutong frowned, her brows furrowing like distant mountains.

"I..." You Su hesitated for a moment, then clenched his fists and said, "If I have no problems and no special circumstances, I just want to talk to my Mistress... Can I come?"

He Shutong froze on the spot upon hearing this, the rising mist from the pool adding a hazy, watery quality to her clear eyes.

"Sure."

A beautiful woman's smile is breathtaking, instantly eclipsing everything around her.

In this vast world, it seemed as if only this pure white lotus remained.

You Su arrived at the foot of the sacred mountain, he used his Divine Sense to confirm the map in his Universe Bag, and then pulled out a small flying stick from his side.

The small flying stick is slightly longer and wider than the flute. In fact, it is more suitable to stand on it as if flying on a sword than to sit on it horizontally.

However, You Su was still hesitant, not because he couldn't maintain his balance well, but more importantly because this was a treasure given to him by the Third Elder. He decided to wait until he was outside Henggao City before trying to fly on it...

Otherwise, if she saw you, who knows how she would scold You Su? She might be watching from somewhere.

To show her care for the Cloud Bamboo, You Su took out a silk handkerchief and wiped the Cloud Bamboo up and down with a very rhythmic motion.

"Brother You... what are you doing?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out behind You Su, startling You Su. He instinctively tucked the small flying stick back into his crotch and quickly turned to look.

"Brother He? What are you doing here?"

"I'll be waiting for you right here."

The person who arrived was none other than He Kongyue.

His eyes were bright, his nose was straight, and his jaw was well-defined. His face, unlike You Su's sculpted features, had smooth lines and a more refined and elegant air.

Coupled with his proud and upright posture, broad shoulders and narrow waist, and his elegant yet understated attire, he truly was a handsome and dashing young man, who would surely captivate the hearts of countless women.

However, You Su couldn't see any of these things.

"Wait for me? Does the Purification Sect want to see me?"

"What's wrong, Brother You? You've only just joined the sect, and you're already eager to make contributions for our sect?" He Kongyue teased.

"Brother He, you know I joined this sect solely to help you get promoted. I hope you won't assign me any more tasks," You Su said, scratching his head.

After talking with Lord Ash, he also had a brief chat with He Kongyue. Although he was the future heir of the He family, he was just a nobody in the Purification Sect who had only been there for a few years and was not yet qualified to know that You Su was the true master.

In his eyes, the Purification Sect was really just a group of enthusiasts who sheltered those who couldn't join the Evil Warding Department.

"Understood, understood. Brother You, you can rest assured. If there's a mission, I'll be the first to go. I won't trouble you at all."

He Kongyue patted You Su's shoulder affectionately, and then leaned forward to see what You Su had been directing.

You Su seemed to have noticed the other party's little movement, so he quickly turned around and thrust his hips forward, pretending to pull out the long and thick flute to show him.

"Hey! No, no, no!"

You Su took the initiative to show herself, He Kongyue became timid and quickly looked away, not daring to look.

"Brother You is truly an honest and straightforward person..."

He Kongyue was embarrassed by the praise, unable to keep up with You Su's excessive enthusiasm.

You Su twitched the corner of his mouth, thinking that this person must have misunderstood that he wanted to become close friends with the other party.

"Brother He, you've misunderstood..."

You Su simply pulled out the Cloud Bamboo and poked the other person's slender but strong waist.

He Kongyue's bright, clear eyes widened instantly, filled with disbelief and an unspeakable shame and indignation.

He Kongyue never expected that she would be pointed at with a sword by a man!

Could this blind man be gay?!

"You Su!!"

He Kongyue felt a chill run down his spine and turned around instantly, about to lash out, but when he saw the bamboo stick in You Su's hand, he was stunned.

"What's wrong?" You Su asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing..." He Kongyue was extremely embarrassed. "I wanted to ask Brother You where you got this treasure..."

You Su wanted to laugh but could only hold it in. Putting herself in He Kongyue's shoes, she thought that if a man poked her in the waist with his "life-bound sword," she would probably become afraid of men. So she didn't continue teasing He Kongyue.

"This is called Cloud Bamboo, a flying magical Law Artifact, a gift from the Third Elder of the Xuanxiao Sect."

"So that's how it is. I didn't even have my own cultivation Law Artifact when I was in the Spirit Platform Realm."

He Kongyue was adept at using the situation to her advantage and ease the awkwardness.

"Brother He, you haven't reached the Feather Transformation Realm yet. What will you do if you have to travel a long distance?"

You Su was somewhat surprised; his treatment was actually better than that of such a top-tier wealthy young master?

"Those flying magical Law Artifact in my house don't belong to me. I'm not very talented, but I can still use them," He Kongyue said modestly with a smile. He didn't have a penchant for showing off his wealth; otherwise, if he had mentioned the He family's Law Artifact, which were like palaces in the sky, You Su would probably have been shocked.

You Su realized he had been overthinking things; the extravagance of such a prestigious family was beyond his comprehension.

"By the way, Brother He hasn't said why he's waiting for me."

"Your trip here must also be for the fortuitous opportunity left behind by Cheng Ying Venerable in the Lingxu Mountain Range, right?" He Kongyue looked at You Su meaningfully.

How did you know, Brother He?

You Su had even taken out his flying Law Artifact; hiding it would only seem deliberate.

"Lord Ash told me."

Upon hearing this, You Su understood. This Lord Ash, or rather, the upper echelons of the Purification Sect, must have been high-ranking members of the Evil Warding Department; otherwise, it would be difficult to know his whereabouts so well.

"Then why are you waiting for me?"

"Of course I'll go with you."

He Kongyue looked eager to try.

"Brother He, do you also desire the fortuitous opportunity with Cheng Ying Venerable?"

He Kongyue is arguably the most noble young master in the Central Continent, so why should he engage in such competitive activities with others?

"Why can't I want it?" He Kongyue retorted matter-of-factly. "Does anyone ever complain about having too many fortuitous opportunity?"

"Others may not mind, but I'm afraid Brother He really does."

He Kongyue smiled awkwardly and waved his hand, saying:

"Although the Sword Cultivator fortuitous opportunity is not suitable for me, such thrilling and exciting training opportunities are rare. The elders in my clan have protected me very well. If I don't go out and explore, I'm afraid I'll forget how to fight."

Although He Kongyue was pampered and lived a life of luxury, she was unwilling to remain an infant forever.

You Su frowned slightly. He had a feeling that the other party's purpose was not so simple; otherwise, why would they wait for him?

Moreover, unless Lord Ash gave specific instructions, there was no need for him to be informed of this information.

"I see. I happen to be traveling alone as well. Why don't you accompany me, Brother He?" You Su readily agreed. "But let's make it clear first, I won't hesitate to seize fortuitous opportunity."

"Brother You truly understands me; that's exactly what I've been waiting for. Lord Ash told me this news because she cares about you and asked me to look after you. After all, I was the one who introduced you, and she values you highly!" He Kongyue said with a hearty smile, her hands behind her back. "As for fortuitous opportunity, those who are destined will obtain them."

They say they're looking after you, but it's really just surveillance...

"You Su thank Brother He and Lord Ash. But this Cloud Bamboo can only carry me alone..."

He Kongyue glanced at the bamboo stick in You Su's hand without noticing, and her expression became slightly unnatural, as if she had thought of something.

"That's fine."

He Kongyue smiled confidently, and then with a wave of his hand, a celestial painted boat appeared behind him.

Judging from its scale and decoration, it was even more luxurious than the Cloud Lotus Boat of the Venerable He Shutong.

Even though You Su couldn't see clearly, he was still enveloped by the vast and ethereal aura of the Immortal Ships.

I couldn't help but think to myself that although I'm not a rich kid, having a rich friend isn't so bad...

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