I'm Just Strolling

Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

Daoist Wang Yu and Daoist Chen Hua walked through the mountains, with about twenty elite disciples from the Four Thunder Sword Sect following behind them.

The Qingzhou Sword Dao Convention was about to begin.

With less than two months left, Sect Master Daoist Siji had ordered the two of them to lead these disciples to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range for sword training.

To put it bluntly, it meant bloodshed.

Sparring within the sect was nothing compared to this, as they knew their opponents wouldn't truly harm them. To strengthen their swordsmanship, they were sent to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range in advance to fight demonic beasts.

This way, a month's time would be enough to significantly improve these disciples.

Daoist Wang Yu and Daoist Chen Hua had no complaints and led the disciples into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

Less than two hours after entering the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, they encountered other people.

The two were cautious. Although they were already cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was full of hidden dangers. Some cultivators specialized in ambushing and robbing others, and even the prestige of the Four Thunder Sword Sect couldn't suppress these desperate outlaws.

Therefore, the two were on guard.

However, when they clearly saw the two figures not far away, they were slightly stunned.

One old, one young.

The elder was fine; he looked ordinary and seemed to be injured.

As for the young man.

The two exchanged a glance and inexplicably felt he looked familiar, but Daoist Wang Yu quickly froze.

He stared intently at the man before him.

Clad in a simple robe, he appeared handsome and refined, with sharp sword-like eyebrows and bright, star-like eyes. Coupled with an innate air of arrogance, Daoist Wang Yu found him extremely familiar.

Extremely, extremely familiar.

In an instant, it was like a bolt of lightning struck his mind. Daoist Wang Yu couldn't help but recall a portrait.

In the portrait, the setting sun cast a glow over the mountain peaks, and a figure resembling a peerless Sword Immortal stood atop a cliff.

And that figure, resembling a peerless Sword Immortal, looked almost exactly like the man before him.

Upon closer inspection.

Hiss!

Hiss!

Two gasps of cold air sounded.

One was Daoist Wang Yu's voice, and the other was Daoist Chen Hua's.

They looked at each other simultaneously, their expressions filled with shock.

The Inspector Commander of Jin State?

In an instant, the two stood frozen, as if struck by lightning.

Daoist Tai Hua and Su Changyu, who met their gaze, were also surprised.

The Four Thunder Sword Sect?

This was the foremost sect in Qingzhou.

In their eyes, the Four Thunder Sword Sect was a behemoth, and their own sect was worlds apart.

The Qingyun Dao Sect didn't even have the right to bow before the Four Thunder Sword Sect.

Qingzhou's only first-rank sword sect.

With over ten thousand disciples, it was a place teeming with experts and emerging talents.

Anyone who joined the Four Thunder Sword Sect could be said to have brought honor to their ancestors.

The two were somewhat surprised to encounter disciples of the Four Thunder Sword Sect here.

At the same time, they felt a sense of relief.

Since they had met disciples of the Four Thunder Sword Sect, they naturally didn't need to worry about being robbed.

Because they weren't worth it.

The valuable items they carried weren't even as much as the other party's salary.

It's just that Su Changyu found it a bit strange.

Why were these two old guys staring at him like that?

Haven't they seen a handsome man before?

Could these two have homosexual tendencies?

Damn it.

Su Changyu's mood became tense, but the more tense he felt, the colder his expression became. He didn't know why; it had been like this since he was a child.

Silence fell between the two parties.

The remaining disciples didn't know what had happened, but they didn't dare to speak carelessly. After all, neither elder had said anything, so they naturally wouldn't act rashly.

Their eyes met.

An awkward silence fell.

Elder Wang Yu constantly told himself to stay calm, to be composed, and absolutely not to let Su Changyu realize that he knew Su Changyu was the Inspector Commander.

Elder Chen Hua, standing beside him, was thinking the exact same thing.

Finally, Elder Wang Yu broke the silence.

"Greetings to both fellow Daoists. What brings you here?"

Elder Wang Yu forced himself to speak.

He didn't know what to say, but he knew even more that he couldn't remain silent.

The person before him was the Inspector Commander of Jin State, a sword dao expert highly regarded by Daoist Siji himself.

Encountering such an existence, it was impossible not to want to curry favor.

Elders Wang Yu and Chen Hua desperately wished they could transform into fawning sycophants.

But they remembered Daoist Siji's instructions: if they encountered the Inspector Commander, they absolutely must not let him realize they had discovered his identity.

Therefore, even if they recognized him, they had to pretend they didn't.

With this thought, their excited emotions gradually calmed down.

But the other party didn't answer, and the silence stretched on for a while longer.

Perhaps because it was too quiet, leading to an overly awkward atmosphere, Daoist Wang Yu had to speak again, trying once more to ease the tension.

"What are you two fellow Daoists doing here?"

Elder Wang Yu spoke slowly.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Daoist Wang Yu regretted them. That was a rather abrupt question.

Elder Chen Hua, standing beside him, was also a bit bewildered. What kind of opening was that?

Although the question was a bit abrupt, it did indeed break the silence.

Grand Hua Daoist and Su Changyu couldn't help but be taken aback.

From their appearance, it was clear these two were elders from the Four Thunder Sword Sect. Although they didn't know their cultivation level, they were certainly no ordinary individuals.

Logically, even if they encountered each other, they should have just exchanged a glance and moved on.

Why were they asking what they were doing?

Grand Hua Daoist felt a bit nervous.

Could it be that the Four Thunder Sword Sect also engaged in robbing and killing travelers?

The atmosphere grew quiet again.

However, Grand Hua Daoist didn't dare to ignore their question and could only force a strained smile.

"Just taking a stroll."

Grand Hua Daoist said, sounding somewhat nervous.

Everyone else: "..."

Su Changyu remained silent. He was very nervous, but his expression was one of aloof pride. He dared not speak.

Daoist Wang Yu and Daoist Chen Hua exchanged another glance, unsure of what to say next.

Finally, Elder Chen Hua, with his sharp eyes, noticed that Grand Hua Daoist was injured. He immediately spoke up.

"Fellow Daoist, are you injured?"

"I have a top-grade medicinal herb here that can heal your wounds."

This, too, was a rather abrupt and awkward question, but the two elders truly didn't know how else to speak.

They had to pretend not to know Su Changyu while also leaving a good impression.

They could only push forward like this.

"Huh?"

Grand Hua Daoist was about to refuse, but when the Jade Bottle was opened, a refreshing fragrance filled the air. Grand Hua Daoist immediately recognized the pill.

White Dew Spirit Muscle Pill.

This was a high-grade pill, worth fifty low-grade spirit stones each.

He had been fortunate enough to see one in a shop.

This kind of pill was extremely effective for healing internal injuries. For a moment, Grand Hua Daoist fell silent.

Elder Chen Hua, meanwhile, was very enthusiastic, directly handing the pill to Grand Hua Daoist with great politeness.

"This... this!" Grand Hua Daoist was truly bewildered. He didn't understand what was going on with them, why they were being so kind to him?

Su Changyu was also a bit confused and looked at Grand Hua Daoist.

Daoist Grand Hua thought about it carefully and immediately understood.

This was the character of a great sect.

Going out into the world, supporting the weak, and drawing their swords to help those in need.

Daoist Grand Hua understood.

The reason the other party was so good to him wasn't because they had ulterior motives or any agenda; it was simply because they had good character. This was the upbringing of a great sect.

He was convinced.

He was convinced.

Completely convinced.

Daoist Wang Yu and Daoist Chen Hua stood opposite them. After delivering the pills, they had been smiling, though their smiles were a bit stiff, more out of a sense of constraint. This constraint and nervousness were not hard to notice.

But Su Changyu and Daoist Grand Hua were also nervous and a bit constrained, so neither party noticed the other's abnormality.

"These pills are too precious. Thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist."

After a moment, although Daoist Grand Hua liked to take advantage, he didn't dare to take this advantage.

The other party was an elder of the Four Thunder Sword Sect, a prominent figure, an absolute big shot within Qingzhou. Although they were morally upright, he couldn't accept such a great favor.

As soon as he said this, Daoist Wang Yu immediately stepped forward.

"Fellow Daoist, saying that makes us seem like strangers. Although I, Wang Yu, am only the Deputy Hall Master of the Imperial Sword Hall of the Four Thunder Sword Sect, we are all human cultivators. It's only right that we support each other. Moreover, we are from the Four Thunder Sword Sect in Qingzhou. Our Sect Master, Daoist Siji, once said that as humans, we should support and help each other to reach the pinnacle. Fellow Daoist, please don't be so formal, don't be so formal."

Daoist Wang Yu stepped forward, first introducing himself, then praising Daoist Siji, and finally delivering a speech full of righteousness and justice, which made Daoist Grand Hua admire the Four Thunder Sword Sect even more.

Look.

Just look at them, and then look at yourself.

A great sect is worthy of being a great sect. Their upbringing, their moral character – he was convinced, Daoist Grand Hua was truly convinced.

Daoist Grand Hua was genuinely convinced.

Su Changyu, standing beside him, had no choice but to be convinced as well.

He had always heard of the Four Thunder Sword Sect, especially Daoist Siji, who was his idol.

But he never expected the cultivators of the Four Thunder Sword Sect to have such excellent moral character.

This was simply unbelievable. In his mind, shouldn't elders and disciples of such great sects walk with their nostrils in the air? And stride about like crabs?

Tsk tsk! How superficial, how truly superficial.

Su Changyu felt an endless surge of emotion.

Just then, seeing Wang Yu's flattery, Daoist Chen Hua also felt a pang of envy. He stood beside Daoist Wang Yu and said, "Where are you two heading? Do you need us to lead the way? Have you eaten? Would you like some water?"

Daoist Chen Hua also wanted to leave a good impression on Su Changyu, but he really didn't know what to say, so his words came out a bit incoherently.

However, upon hearing this, Daoist Grand Hua immediately spoke, "We are about to leave the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, but we're not sure which direction to go. Could you two Daoists point us in the right direction?"

Daoist Grand Hua was a bit anxious.

He just wanted to leave the Cloud Mist Mountain Range now; everything else could be discussed later.

As soon as he heard this, Daoist Chen Hua was about to speak when Daoist Wang Yu smiled.

"Oh, returning to you, Fellow Daoist, if you walk towards our rear for about two hours, you should be able to get out. Fellow Daoist, I see your injuries are quite severe. Why don't you just meditate here and recuperate properly? We'll guard you. It's better than leaving with injuries and encountering danger."

Daoist Wang Yu said this.

After hearing this, Daoist Grand Hua was even more speechless.

What a good person.

What a truly good person.

To find someone with such a kind heart in this day and age.

"Then thank you both, fellow Daoists."

Daoist Grand Hua spoke. He really wanted to tend to his injuries first.

As for the wariness in his heart, he had completely let it go.

After all, they had given him a healing pill worth fifty low-grade spirit stones. What else could they possibly want from him?

"Fellow Daoist, I will help you heal quickly."

Daoist Wang Yu was overjoyed and then enthusiastically came over to help Daoist Grand Hua heal.

As for Su Changyu, he stood to the side, quietly watching everything.

Mainly because he didn't dare to speak.

But just then, among the disciples of the Four Thunder Sword Sect, a figure suddenly stepped forward a few paces and approached him, appearing extremely respectful.

However, Su Changyu inexplicably felt nervous.