Missing Thoughts Literature

Chapter 15

Yu Sui never expected to gain so much from a visit to the Ghost Dao School.

Although she didn't know much about the Nine Schools Techniques of the Ghost Dao School, she remembered that Black Beard and Ji Meng had explained that Sage Chang Gen of the Ghost Dao School was in a state of "body dissolved, consciousness eternal."

In other words, he was dead, but not entirely.

She had just witnessed what "consciousness eternal" meant.

The inability to refuse the implantation of another's consciousness was likely one of the Ghost Dao School's Nine Schools Techniques.

Sheng Zui, standing nearby, also reacted and looked at Mei Chengyu with a frown.

Before this moment, Mei Chengyu was the only disciple of Sage Chang Gen, which made his position somewhat unique. While other masters were alive and well, his master, despite being one of the twenty-four Saints managing the academy, was deceased. This often led to Mei Chengyu acting on behalf of Sage Chang Gen to handle matters.

At this point, people had mostly realized what was happening, their gazes shifting back and forth between Yu Sui and Mei Chengyu.

Masters from the Military Strategy schools, who were in the Thirteenth Realm, also rushed into the room to watch the commotion, shouting as they walked, "Who? Who is Nangong Sui? Let me see."

Zhang Yuxuan, who had rushed back with his pants still being pulled up, also shouted towards Mei Chengyu in the room, "Xiao Mei! How did your master take on a disciple in the short time I was gone? Let me see who it is. Where is your Junior Martial Sister Nangong Sui?"

Compared to those who had never seen Yu Sui before, those who had met her and knew she was County Princess Nangong were even more surprised.

Zhongli Shan, who had just returned to the Military School academy, silently opened his Listening Wind Ruler and sent Mei Chengyu a question mark: "If I recall correctly, Nangong Sui's talent tests were always very low. They said she was a Normal Practitioner."

Although Zhongli Shan himself didn't have much contact with Yu Sui, he had been good friends with the Second Young Master of the King's Mansion, Su Feng, when they were children, and would hear Su Feng mention Yu Sui. His own sister, Zhongli Que, also often mentioned the young County Princess of the Nangong family.

He had been inadvertently exposed to this information.

Upon seeing the message, Mei Chengyu wasn't too surprised. Yu Sui's talent test score of ten percent had already indicated that her talent was extremely poor, and she was a Normal Practitioner.

The news of Sage Chang Gen's consciousness invading the Military Strategy schools and taking on a disciple instantly spread throughout Taiyi Academy.

Black Beard, waiting at the entrance of Taiyi Academy, was dumbfounded when he received the news. He subconsciously touched his head: "What does this mean? Did I misjudge?"

"Could the County Princess be a genius?"

Black Beard recalled his previous regret, thinking Yu Sui wasn't worthy of being the Nangong family's heir. Seeing the news of Yu Sui being taken as a disciple by Sage Chang Gen, he couldn't help but shiver, starting to reflect and repent.

Ji Meng arrived at the Three Provinces Prison from the Wenzui Field, where Gu Gan was being held by the Legalism School. He stood outside the gate of the old Three Provinces Prison with the Golden Robe youth, unable to enter, and they were contemplating other options.

Just as they were discussing whether to go to the Ghost Dao School to intercept Mei Chengyu, they suddenly received news that Sage Chang Gen had just taken a disciple, shocking the Military Strategy schools. This disciple was a newcomer to the academy named Nangong Sui.

Ji Meng's eyes widened, and he stared at the message on the Listening Wind Ruler for a long time: "Huo Xiao, you don't think this is just a case of same name, different person, do you?"

"The surname Nangong is unique to Qingyang," Huo Xiao said, tapping the Listening Wind Ruler. "The only newcomer admitted today named Nangong Sui is that one."

"But I remember she's a Normal Practitioner. She was also very slow-witted as a child, slow to learn anything, with no talent at all. How could she be taken as a disciple by Sage Chang Gen?" Ji Meng was shocked and couldn't figure it out. "Even if the Ghost Dao is desperate for people, it wouldn't be like this, right?"

"Based on what you said, with her level of talent, the Ghost Dao Institute wouldn't actively take her as a disciple no matter how desperate they were," Huo Xiao turned to look. "The key point is that she became Sage Chang Gen's disciple. This means Mei Chengyu is no longer Sage Chang Gen's sole representative."

Ji Meng's mind raced, and he slapped his thigh, his eyes lighting up: "I have an idea!"

The two quickly rushed to the Hundred Schools Hall to find Yu Sui.

Too many people had come to see Yu Sui. Teachers and students were curious about what Sage Chang Gen's new disciple looked like. Yu Sui hid behind Sheng Zui, appearing timid.

There were so many Saints in this academy, and masters in the Thirteenth Realm were everywhere. She didn't want to attract too much attention; it wouldn't be good.

Sheng Zui, rarely seeing Yu Sui appear weak and needing her, took on the role and responsibility of an elder brother, glaring fiercely at the new students. Her fierce demeanor successfully scared away a group of people.

The masters in the Thirteenth Realm rushed over and, upon discovering that Yu Sui was the newcomer who had tested at ten percent talent, exchanged awkward glances. After a moment, they began to offer forced praise: "Not bad, not bad."

"Not bad."

While saying "not bad," they quietly retreated.

Mei Chengyu couldn't help but laugh out loud after observing this.

Zhang Yuxuan, who had just returned, didn't know what was going on and praised Yu Sui: "She's indeed not bad. As expected of someone Old Man Chang noticed. To be chosen as a personal disciple by Old Man Chang, she must have extraordinary qualities and an incredibly deep fate with our Ghost Dao. Her talent..."

Mei Chengyu tapped the table with his finger, saying casually, "Talent compatibility is ten percent."

Zhang Yuxuan immediately choked.

Yu Sui peeked out from behind Sheng Zui and looked at Mei Chengyu.

She had thought of what Ji Meng and Huo Xiao had thought of.

She guessed that this senior martial brother, who looked very smart and rebellious, had also thought of it.

Mei Chengyu didn't avoid Yu Sui's gaze and looked back up.

Although the girl was hiding behind Sheng Zui, he couldn't sense any fear from her, but rather a dislike of being stared at by too many people.

As for what extraordinary qualities she possessed, Mei Chengyu certainly couldn't see any.

"Since you're back, continue watching," Mei Chengyu said to Zhang Yuxuan as he stood up. "I'm leaving first."

Zhang Yuxuan tried to persuade him, "Aren't you going to watch a bit longer? What if Old Man Chang discovers another promising talent?"

As Mei Chengyu walked towards the exit, he glanced at Yu Sui behind Sheng Zui: "She's good enough."

If there were anyone better than Yu Sui, she wouldn't have been taken as a disciple by a Saint.

Suddenly having a personal junior martial sister.

Mei Chengyu didn't seem to have any objections.

Just half an hour ago, the new junior martial sister, who had traveled a long distance with a treasure of the Legalism School to save her childhood sweetheart, was ruthlessly suppressed by me. I then locked him back up, just as he was about to be acquitted.

What kind of strange fate and feud is this?

Could Master have done it on purpose?

Sage Chang Gen's disciple was no longer just him alone. This meant that he might not be the one representing the Ghost Dao School in the upcoming three-family arbitration.

This junior martial sister might not have thought of it, but Gu Gan's people definitely would.

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Mei Chengyu hurried towards the Ghost Dao Saint Hall, deciding to strike first.

Yu Sui was just learning about Sage Chang Gen taking in disciples from Zhang Yuxuan.

Zhang Yuxuan asked Sheng Zui to watch the recruitment booth and spoke to Yu Sui in a nearby corner. "After joining a school, you'll study at your own academy on weekdays, but you can also choose to audit classes at other schools to learn the art of peace. Some students pursue dual cultivation, or even triple cultivation, but this is rare."

"You were chosen by Sage Chang Gen as his personal disciple, which means you have your own sect. Besides the academy's major exams, you'll have other trials. Otherwise, you're no different from other students. If you get points deducted or demoted, it won't be because you're Sage Chang Gen's personal disciple and have any special privileges."

That's what he said, but it was unclear what the reality would be when the time came.

The only difference Yu Sui had with other Taiyi Academy students was that she had a private tutor.

"Regarding Old Man Chang and the sect instructors, you can ask your senior martial brother, Mei Chengyu, more about it," Zhang Yuxuan gestured. "He's the one from just now."

Yu Sui nodded.

Zhang Yuxuan said with relief, "You can also go to the Ghost Dao Saint Hall and see if you can speak with your master. I asked Xiao Mei about it before, but he never said anything."

Yu Sui blinked and asked, "What is the Ghost Dao Saint Hall?"

"It's the resting place for the Saints of the Ghost Dao School throughout the ages of Taiyi Academy," Zhang Yuxuan explained. "Only the blood relatives and personal disciples of these Saints can enter. But most of them died out years ago. Now, the only ones who can enter the Ghost Dao Saint Hall are Xiao Mei, and you."

In other words, it was a place where she could communicate with Sage Chang Gen.

Yu Sui's eyes flickered, and she quietly asked Zhang Yuxuan, "If I want to replace my senior martial brother and represent Saint Master in the three-family arbitration, can I?"

Zhang Yuxuan answered quickly, "Theoretically, yes."

After answering, he widened his eyes in surprise.

Yu Sui smiled and said, "Thank you, senior."

Zhang Yuxuan awkwardly scratched his face. "I didn't expect you to be so ambitious, but your senior martial brother isn't someone who will yield to you."

This senior martial brother clearly wasn't someone to be trifled with, and Yu Sui didn't intend to ruin their relationship right after arriving.

Social relationships after growing up were much more difficult to handle than in childhood.

Yu Sui asked Zhang Yuxuan where the Ghost Dao Saint Hall was, as she wanted to go and speak directly with Sage Chang Gen about representing him in the three-family arbitration.

Zhang Yuxuan thought this child was fearless and was also happy to watch the show, so he agreed to take her.

Sheng Zui, who was left behind to watch the recruitment booth for the Ghost Dao School: "?"

Did I agree to this?

But Zhang Yuxuan was a Thirteenth Realm expert of the Ghost Dao School and an elder. It was difficult for him to refuse, so he could only watch with a grim expression as Yu Sui waved goodbye and left.

Ji Meng and Huo Xiao arrived a step late and couldn't find Yu Sui. They only saw a displeased Sheng Zui.

Seeing these two, Sheng Zui remembered Gu Gan's matter and couldn't help but think of the departing Yu Sui. He hoped this girl wouldn't go to compete with Mei Chengyu for the arbitration representative.

The Ghost Dao Saint Hall was located in the southern part of Taiyi Academy, at the very back of the Ghost Dao Institute.

This area was by the mountains and water, with beautiful scenery, quiet and elegant, and filled with flowers and plants in spring. Because not many people came here, the path in front of the grand Saint Hall was covered by flowers and plants, swallowing the path. Flower vines had also climbed the high walls, covering the entire wall.

Zhang Yuxuan brought Yu Sui over using the Wind Riding Technique, and it didn't take too long.

The two stopped in front of the Ghost Dao Saint Hall's main entrance.

The Saint Hall's gate was wide open, revealing a high flight of stairs and the main hall. The ground was a mix of black and white, resembling a giant Tai Chi symbol.

Even though the gate was open, Zhang Yuxuan didn't dare to enter.

He said to Yu Sui, "Don't look at the stone steps, they're only this much..."

Before he could finish, Yu Sui said, "I think they're quite high."

Visually, there were over thirty steps.

"They are indeed very high," Zhang Yuxuan sighed. "When you get closer, what you see will be different from what you see from here. There are a total of nine thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight steps."

Yu Sui was stunned.

She wouldn't be able to finish walking them even by tomorrow.

Zhang Yuxuan quickly explained, "But you'll be fine. You are Old Man Chang's personal disciple, so you only need to walk the thirty-three steps you see."

Yu Sui finally breathed a sigh of relief. She lifted her skirt and stepped into the Saint Hall.

As Yu Sui entered the Ghost Dao Saint Hall, Mei Chengyu, who was inside, opened the door and came out.

He stood at the entrance, squinting at the person running from the main gate.

She arrived faster than he expected.

And Zhang Yuxuan brought her. Gu Gan's people really went straight to the Hundred Schools Hall.

Green vines climbed the walls and entered the Saint Hall, spreading across the floor and resting on the stone steps. Yu Sui carefully avoided the green vines and flowers on the steps. When she reached the top, she looked up and saw Mei Chengyu standing at the entrance. She also saw the green vines hanging from the eaves and windows.

Yu Sui greeted him warmly, "Senior Martial Brother Mei."

Mei Chengyu gave a fake smile and said, "If you're going to call me Senior Martial Brother, do it properly."

Yu Sui touched her hair and changed her address, "Senior Martial Brother."

Mei Chengyu sized her up and said, "I heard from others that you are the only Normal Practitioner from the Nangong Family and haven't learned any Nine Schools Techniques."

Yu Sui nodded, "Mm!"

Mei Chengyu continued, "Not very smart, and slow to learn things?"

Yu Sui asked, "Who said that?"

Mei Chengyu: "Sheng Zui."

Yu Sui: "..."

"Pretty much," Yu Sui sighed.

Mei Chengyu hummed. He held the door, thinking that if this Junior Martial Sister knew even a little of the Nine Schools Techniques, he wouldn't feel so burdened. But Yu Sui was just a good-looking idiot, which made him feel restricted.

"If you're here to discuss the Three Families' Judgment with Master, you'll have to figure it out yourself."

Mei Chengyu closed the door.

He hadn't used any Nine Schools Techniques to bully the new Junior Martial Sister; he had simply closed the door.

Yu Sui, left outside, was speechless.

Yu Sui looked around, hesitated, then walked forward and reached out to push the door. It wouldn't budge. She pushed harder, but it still wouldn't open.

There was even a key hanging on the flower vines by the window.

Yu Sui took the key and tried to open the door, but it still wouldn't open.

This Senior Martial Brother hadn't really done anything; he had just closed the door.

And now I can't get in.

Yu Sui touched her nose, feeling both annoyed and amused.