Hua Min'er's Decision

Hua Min'er felt strange under their gazes and couldn't help but look at everyone with a hint of fear.

"Sect Master, Hua Min'er is the hope of the Qingyun Sect, and likely its greatest reliance in the future. She will protect the Qingyun Sect at critical moments. I think you should pass the Qingyun Sect's foundational Cultivation Method, the Qing Ling Sword Canon, to her," Yuan Ming said to Green Cloud Master with a meaningful glance.

"Mm, even if Elder Yuan hadn't said it, I would have done so," Green Cloud Master nodded and said. He then took out a Jade Slip from his Storage Ring and tossed it to Ye Feidie.

"Sect Master, what is this?" Ye Feidie took the Jade Slip and looked at Green Cloud Master in shock. She hadn't expected Green Cloud Master to give the Jade Slip directly to her.

Ye Feidie had wanted to ask Green Cloud Master for this Cultivation Method today, but she never thought she would obtain it so easily.

"You are her master, so giving it to you is understandable. Her cultivation is still low, and I fear someone might have ill intentions. You can also cultivate it and then guide her," Green Cloud Master swept his imposing gaze over everyone. They all hurriedly lowered their heads, showing they had no intention of coveting this Cultivation Method.

"Yes, Sect Master." Ye Feidie was overjoyed; today was the happiest day of her life. After a moment, she steadied her mind and respectfully bowed to Green Cloud Master.

"This is a copy, and I've placed a Restriction on it. Only you and your disciple can view it. If anyone else tries to look, the Jade Slip will self-destruct. However, do not pass it on lightly," Green Cloud Master added, as if still worried, and cautioned Ye Feidie.

"Mm, I understand. Now I can rest easy, knowing no one can forcibly take it," Ye Feidie replied respectfully. She then glanced in the direction of Qinghuang Peak, clearly feeling the most uneasy about Huang Se.

"Alright, disperse. Protect Hua Min'er well," Green Cloud Master said, then directly vanished.

"Heh heh, little girl, come to my Qingming Peak to learn Formations when you have time. They are very powerful," Yuan Ming said, looking at Hua Min'er with great fondness for the girl.

"Mm, I will, Grandpa," Hua Min'er replied sweetly.

Today, seeing Ling Tian almost die while she couldn't help had made her desire to become stronger beat fiercely in her heart. She had also heard her master talk about the power of Formations, and she couldn't help but want to learn them.

"Uh, Grandpa? Alright, Grandpa it is. I'm leaving now, remember to come," Yuan Ming said with a wry smile, then vanished as well.

"Min'er, welcome to my Qingsong Peak, hee hee," Wu Yun said, then vanished without waiting for Hua Min'er's reply.

For a time, the various Peak Masters invited Hua Min'er to their Main Peaks for visits, tours, or to learn Cultivation Methods, and so on.

Hua Min'er responded respectfully to each of them, watching them depart.

"Min'er, do you still want to look around Qingyun Peak?" Ye Feidie asked Hua Min'er with a smile after all the Peak Masters had left. Hua Min'er was her lucky star; otherwise, she likely would never have had the chance to learn the Qingyun Sect's foundational Cultivation Method in her lifetime, so she indulged her greatly.

"No, Master. Please teach me cultivation properly when we get back." With Ling Tian injured, Hua Min'er had no mood to sightsee and only wanted to return and cultivate quickly.

"Mm, alright." Ye Feidie was naturally overjoyed that Hua Min'er had taken the initiative to request cultivation. She then held Hua Min'er's small hand and slowly left Qingyun Peak.

Ling Tian brother, I will cultivate diligently. Then, I will face danger with you, Hua Min'er said inwardly, her expression resolute and incomparably firm.

As everyone dispersed, Qingyun Peak returned to its usual tranquility.

Qingyou Peak, Lingyun's courtyard.

"Tian'er, what happened? Who injured you like this? I'll go kill them!" Humei looked at Lingyun, who had brought back a disheveled Ling Tian with bloodstains on his lips and a dejected expression. Her heartache overflowed, but in an instant, she became filled with Sha Qi, about to rush out and kill.

"Mother, I'm fine. Don't worry," Ling Tian said, warming inside at his mother's anxious, worried, and sad appearance, and quickly comforted her.

"You're fine? You're spitting blood! Tell me who did this," Humei insisted.

"Heh heh, alright, Mei'er, calm down. Let Tian'er recover; that's what's important," Lingyun said with a chuckle, seeing Humei's anxious state.

"Oh, oh, right. Tian'er needs to recover," Humei's expression changed, and she looked at Ling Tian with concern. However, after a moment, she realized something was wrong. Looking at Lingyun, she said with a hint of anger, "Tian'er is injured like this, and you're still laughing."

"Alright, alright. Tian'er should be fine; it's just a slight damage to his spirit," Lingyun said truthfully. However, looking at Humei's expression, she didn't seem to believe him at all.

"If you don't believe me, ask Tian'er," Lingyun said helplessly, then pointed at Ling Tian.

"Tian'er, is what your father said true? Don't lie to Mother," Humei turned to ask Ling Tian.

Ling Tian carefully felt his body. After a moment, he became pleasantly surprised and said, "It's even better than Father said. My spirit is fine too. It's so strange. I clearly felt very heavily injured at first, and my spirit was on the verge of collapse."

"Oh? Heh heh, that's not bad," Lingyun said, slightly surprised but recovered instantly.

"Phew, that's good. You scared Mother to death," Humei said, letting out a long sigh of relief upon hearing Ling Tian was alright.

"Mother, Tian'er is useless, making you worry," Ling Tian said apologetically to Humei.

"It's okay, it's okay. Tian'er, as long as you're alright. Tell me, what happened?" Humei looked at Ling Tian with loving eyes, feeling very relieved. However, she remembered her earlier question that Ling Tian hadn't answered yet.

Ling Tian glanced at his father, who nodded helplessly, giving his tacit approval. Ling Tian then began to recount his experiences on Qingyun Mountain from the beginning.

Not long after...

"Tian'er, you were fearless in the face of danger, truly excellent. Damn it, that old immortal Huang Se actually bullied the young and even used his Natal Dan Artifact. Why didn't you kill him?" Humei first praised Ling Tian's performance, then cursed Huang Se's shamelessness, and finally looked at Lingyun with a hint of anger.

"That... let's leave it to Tian'er. Consider it tempering for Tian'er," Lingyun said with a headache, explaining why he had spared Huang Se's life.

"Hmph, I suppose what you said has some logic. I'll let you off this time," Humei said, though her expression was still somewhat indignant.

"Heh heh, you..." Lingyun gave a helpless wry smile. However, when Humei glared at him fiercely, he quickly shut his mouth, put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky, and pretended to say nothing.

"Tian'er, you must be more careful in the future. Don't leave Qingyou Peak anymore," Humei said, seeing Lingyun remain silent, then turned to instruct Ling Tian.

"Um, Mother, do we really need to do that?" Ling Tian couldn't help but scratch his head helplessly. He still wanted to go see Hua Min'er; he wondered if she was worried about him.

"Hmph, just do as I say. Does Mother want to harm you?" Humei's expression turned stern, and she said forcefully with a slight pout.

"Mother, I..." Ling Tian wanted to say more but stopped. He then gave his father, who was looking away, a few meaningful glances, clearly seeking his help.

Lingyun was about to say something, but Humei glared at him again. He could only look at Ling Tian helplessly, indicating his own powerlessness, and then continued to look at the sky. However, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, as if he had remembered something.

Ling Tian secretly lamented his father's lack of support but still argued logically, "Mother, it's okay. Huang Se is severely injured. He probably won't be able to leave Qinghuang Peak for several months."

Humei thought for a moment and agreed, but still shook her head and said resolutely, "That won't do either."

"Wuwu, please, Mother," Ling Tian said helplessly, covering his eyes with both hands as if crying and acting spoiled. He knew very well that his mother couldn't stand him acting like this.

"Alright, alright, Tian'er, don't cry," Humei said flustered, looking at Ling Tian in a panic.

"That Huang Se was quite scared by me, so I doubt it'll dare to do anything to Tian'er again," Ling Yun said, finally chiming in when he saw Humei's last trace of hesitation. He then pointed to the void, signaling Humei to relax.

"Mm, okay, Tian'er, you may go out now." Humei knew that Old Ling was secretly protecting Ling Tian, so she was slightly relieved.

"Mm, hehe, thank you, Mother, you're the best," Ling Tian said, his face instantly lighting up with joy. He then hugged Humei. Looking at him, there wasn't the slightest trace of tears.

"Alright, alright, go get some rest quickly. You need to check your body when you get back, don't want any hidden injuries," Humei said, unable to bear Ling Tian's enthusiasm. She broke free from his embrace and instructed him.

"Mm, I'm going then," Ling Tian said, happily running out.

"But you can't leave Qingyou Peak for these few days," Humei's voice echoed in Ling Tian's mind.

Ling Tian, who had just stepped out, stumbled slightly but could only nod in agreement with his mother before returning to his bedroom.