Missing Thoughts Literature

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Yu Sui found it amusing.

She was so hot she wished she could throw the quilt away.

"Mei Chengyu often goes to the Taoist Saint Hall to find you?" Gu Gan casually tossed his black overcoat onto a chair.

"He's not looking for me, he's going to the Taoist Saint Hall to find Teacher," Yu Sui patiently explained.

"That guy harbors evil intentions, acts improperly, and is malicious. Suisui, you need to be wary of him," Gu Gan said in a deep voice. "He must still be resentful about the Legalism School's judgment last time. I heard he's been causing trouble at the Communication Institute recently."

Is that so? Yu Sui looked up, puzzled.

Yu Sui asked, "What is he doing at the Communication Institute?"

Gu Gan let out a cold, silent laugh. "He's still trying to find clues from the Hanging Moon Cave incident. He's not a good person. You must not be deceived by him."

Yu Sui nodded thoughtfully. "Senior Martial Brother doesn't seem like that kind of person."

"You haven't been at the Academy long, you don't know what he's done. He's killed quite a few Academy Disciples," Gu Gan said solemnly. "You are Sage Chang Gen's disciple, so you'll have more contact with Mei Chengyu than others. His temper is unpredictable and cold-hearted. Only Sage Chang Gen can manage him."

Yu Sui agreed with this last statement.

Gu Gan added, "With Mei Chengyu around, it's also an obstacle to our search for the Futuo Tower. Currently, Mei Chengyu is on the Academy's side, meaning the orderly side."

Yu Sui blinked, thinking that wasn't necessarily true. If Senior Martial Brother knew the Futuo Tower could resolve the Six Kingdoms' Non-War Covenant, he would surely search the entire Taiyi Academy, piece together the Futuo Tower, and immediately break the covenant, throwing the world into chaos.

"Taiyi has an organization called the 'Jiudu Guard.' Only Grade A Disciples of Taiyi can enter the Jiudu Guard. Generally, Grade A Disciples are at least Ninth Realm technicians, with the highest being Thirteenth Realm."

Gu Gan leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, and explained calmly, "Many Grade A Disciples are already considered part of Taiyi's ruling class. For example, the Medical School you visited tonight only has Grade A Disciples on duty at the medical clinic. If Academy students are injured and need treatment or medicine, it's initially handled by these Grade A Disciples. Only if they can't resolve it will it be transferred to a Thirteenth Realm Teacher."

"For Level Up Challenges and defending the arena, the participants will also be Grade A Disciples. For large-scale cultivation trials, the ones responsible for guarding, patrolling, and even scoring will also be Grade A Disciples."

Yu Sui sighed, "Grade A Disciples have so many privileges."

Gu Gan nodded. "Grade A Disciples of the Jiudu Guard can enter certain Academy forbidden lands under the guise of patrol guards. They can enter up to Level 1 Forbidden Lands, such as the Hanging Moon Cave of the Legalism School."

Yu Sui looked bewildered. "Brother Gu, do you plan to join the Jiudu Guard after becoming a Grade A Disciple?"

"That's right. It will make our actions much more convenient." Gu Gan stretched his neck. "I'm sure I'll win the Level Up Challenge in two months. After that, the only issue will be entering the Jiudu Guard, as it requires a recommendation and the agreement of half of the internal members."

That's not easy either.

Yu Sui rolled her eyes. "Is my Senior Martial Brother also a member of the Jiudu Guard?"

Gu Gan pursed his lips. "Yes, so I don't need to think about his vote."

Mei Chengyu will definitely disagree.

"Suisui, for now, don't go to the Outer City. Or if you must go, call me along. Otherwise, I won't be at ease. The Agricultural School has already tracked us here. Don't go near the Agricultural School either. There are too many people harboring evil intentions," Gu Gan said seriously, looking at Yu Sui. "I'm afraid you'll be in danger."

"Mm-hmm." Yu Sui obediently nodded and handed him the book in her hand. "Brother Gu, I've read these. What are those books over there?"

Gu Gan followed her gaze and saw the three books from the JiaBao Book Pavilion on the table. His expression turned subtle. "They're about some Nine Schools Secret Techniques, from various schools."

"Can I take a look?" Yu Sui asked with great curiosity.

What's not to like? Gu Gan thought. It's just three books. After Wen Yanghui brought them back, several of us read them over and over countless times, but we couldn't find any clues.

"You can," Gu Gan handed the books to Yu Sui.

Yu Sui reads very quickly, and Gu Gan knew this, even being accustomed to it. He felt Yu Sui read books related to Imperial Academy textbooks very slowly, but as long as they weren't books specifically assigned by the Imperial Academy, she read them very quickly.

Gu Gan had once asked why this was the case. Yu Sui had replied that perhaps it was because the books were given by Brother Gu, so they felt different from the ones the Imperial Academy made her read.

To be specific, Yu Sui would only say that the feeling was different.

This kind of answer made Gu Gan feel that he was special to her.

No one would reject their own existence being "special" to another person.

The water for tea boiled outside. Gu Gan went to make tea, while Yu Sui quietly flipped through the books. When Gu Gan returned, he saw Yu Sui sitting by the bed, her head slightly bowed. The dim yellow candlelight illuminated her face, adding a warm glow that made her appear soft and serene, making him reluctant to disturb her.

Gu Gan closed the door very, very softly, placed the tea on the bedside table, and as he stepped back, the back of his hand brushed against Yu Sui's dangling hair, causing a slight itch in his heart to spread.

36 Chapter 36 (2/2)

"Suisui." Gu Gan couldn't help but call out to her.

"Mm?" Yu Sui looked up.

Gu Gan pulled at the corner of his mouth, revealing a roguish smile. "It's nothing, I just wanted to call you."

He then sighed softly, "It feels like we haven't talked like this in a long time."

"Yes, you've been in Taiyi for two years and haven't gone back, so we haven't had much to say," Yu Sui smiled slightly. Thunder rumbled outside. Gu Gan said, "Don't be afraid, it'll stop in a while."

"Speaking of which, Brother Gu, did Father ask you to keep an eye on Zhongli Shan these past two years?" Yu Sui asked with some distress.

"No," Gu Gan asked, "What's wrong?"

Yu Sui sighed softly, flipping through the pages of the book. "Father seems to want me to find a way to drive Zhongli Shan out of Taiyi Academy. Did Zhongli Shan learn something at Taiyi that made Father feel threatened?"

Gu Gan knew that Zhongli Shan had come to Taiyi to find a way to break the Shura Eye of the School of Names, but the Shura Eye wasn't easy to break. Gu Gan had focused on his own development these past two years and hadn't paid much attention to Zhongli Shan.

"He often cultivates in the Military School and has participated in several large-scale Grade A trials. His strength is good, and he's currently aiming for the Tenth Realm Divine Soul, but there's no news that he has already seen through the Shura Eye," Gu Gan pondered. "If there were, we in Taiyi would know first. The Prince's side wouldn't get the news before us. This means it's not about the Shura Eye, but about confronting the Zhongli Family in the Imperial Capital, and he doesn't want to give Zhongli Shan any more time."

Yu Sui frowned. "Then what should I do?"

"How could he ask you to do such a thing?" Gu Gan frowned.

"Is it because I can cultivate?" Yu Sui asked timidly.

"Isn't that a good thing for him?" Gu Gan chuckled.

Yu Sui asked again, "Then Brother Gu, do you think I will really inherit the Prince's Mansion in the future and become the Nangong Family's Master?"

Gu Gan paused for a moment, then nodded. "Of course. If not you, then who else?"

Yu Sui blinked at him, saying nothing.

Gu Gan stated decisively, "It's definitely not Sheng Zui."

Yu Sui let out a soft laugh.

Seeing her smile, a smile unconsciously flickered in Gu Gan's eyes. "The position of Nangong Family Heir is yours. I'd like to see who dares to snatch it from you. If your brothers dare to compete with you for the throne, they'll have to see if I agree first."

Yu Sui said, "If I can't do what Father assigned me, I'm afraid I'll disappoint him. It would be better if I become stronger in my cultivation and have more confidence."

Gu Gan nodded. "You're right. You haven't been in the academy for long, and you haven't even fully recognized all the Nine Schools Techniques. Why did he assign you such a task? I'll reply to the Prince later and take care of this matter of Zhongli Shan myself."

After Yu Sui settled the matter of Zhongli Shan, she spent the long night finishing three books, gaining a general understanding of the Heavenly Secrets Techniques of various schools and the related Mystic Techniques.

Gu Gan chatted with her extensively, as if making up for the two years they had missed.

They had many more topics to discuss than before, especially regarding the Nine Schools Techniques. Gu Gan could answer Yu Sui's naive and curious questions, and seeing Yu Sui's eyes filled with admiration after her realization, the upward curve of Gu Gan's lips never wavered.

Nights like this, when Yu Sui would actively seek him out, made Gu Gan feel as if his heart was full. The vexation of the past two days vanished, and just looking at her made him feel good.

The two of them stayed up all night, just chatting.

The next morning, the rainstorm gradually subsided, and the thunder faded, leaving only the pattering sound of rain.

Ji Meng knocked on Gu Gan's door from outside. When Gu Gan opened it, Ji Meng was surprised to see Yu Sui sitting inside.

"County Princess is here too?" Ji Meng asked doubtfully. "When did the County Princess arrive?"

Gu Gan said, "Didn't she tell you not to call her County Princess?"

Ji Meng spread his hands. "Then I can't call her Suisui like you, can I? Calling her by her full name isn't quite right either."

Gu Gan glanced at Yu Sui, who was yawning, and raised an eyebrow at Ji Meng. "That's true."

Ji Meng rolled his eyes at him and said as he walked out, "The Jiudu Guard disciples who were on patrol at Hanging Moon Cave that day have been identified. It's those three, the most suspicious ones. Perhaps one of them is the person who sent you the Listening Wind Ruler message."

Gu Gan sneered. "Go and test them."

Yu Sui closed the book and placed it back on Gu Gan's desk. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and looked at Gu Gan as he walked away.

After dawn, Cang Shu, who had been on duty with Shi Yuezhen at the Medical Clinic, returned to the dormitory.

He shared a dormitory with Shi Yuezhen; there were only the two of them. Cang Shu, like Mei Chengyu, lived on the Sixty-ninth Floor, with only two rooms separating them.

Before coming to 1036, Cang Shu had sent a message asking if Mei Chengyu was awake and to wait if he wasn't.

Mei Chengyu had woken up and asked him to come and take away the poisonous creatures raised by Wei Ren.

Cang Shu then slowly arrived at the door of 1036.

Coincidentally, Wei Ren had also woken up and had just stepped out of his bedroom to get some water in the main room. His face was still pale and unwell, and he coughed intermittently, looking exhausted.

Mei Chengyu got up to open the door, but Wei Ren paid him no mind, only glancing at him peripherally.

"Two Ghost Armor Heavenly Spiders, five Green Snakes, seventeen Knotless Scorpions, a pair of Shura Dragonflies, and about forty-five Ghost Face Mosquitoes," Mei Chengyu said at the door, listing the out-of-control poisonous creatures in the room.

Wei Ren slowly turned his head, his eyes filled with questioning doubt.

Cang Shu leisurely surveyed the corners of the room and saw the Green Snakes and Scorpions huddled together in a corner, suppressed by Mei Chengyu's Five Elements Power. He nodded slowly.

"All of them," Cang Shu said, looking at the poisonous creatures in the corner with a fond gaze.

Wei Ren understood, his eye corners twitching slightly. He took a deep breath. "If I'm not mistaken, these are the poisonous insects I cultivate."

"Before today, they were yours. After today, they're his," Mei Chengyu said, tilting his head towards Cang Shu.

Wei Ren forced a smile. "Is that so? I'd like to see if the poisonous creatures that have recognized a master will follow him."

Cang Shu spread his arms and stood silently. Strange bird-like chirps echoed in the room, clear like striking jade, slow and deep. The sounds were subtle enough to be ignored, yet they precisely transformed into Five Elements Qi, allowing the poisonous creatures to perceive it.

Like a summons, or perhaps a threat, the poisonous creatures trembled and slowly moved towards Cang Shu.

Wei Ren's expression changed slightly. He said sternly, "The academy has regulations against seizing others' cultivation items, doesn't it?"

Mei Chengyu yawned. "You haven't even followed them yourself, so why expect others to reason with you?"

Wei Ren said indignantly, "When did I not follow them? I didn't steal his Ghost Armor Heavenly Spider!"

Mei Chengyu slightly raised his chin. "Didn't you steal Nangong Sui's Primordial Soil?"

Wei Ren almost crushed his teacup, gritting his teeth. "I didn't steal it."

Mei Chengyu merely chuckled, his dark eyes looking at him indifferently.

Wei Ren could feel that the Ghost Armor Heavenly Spider in his sleeve could not resist Cang Shu's Phoenix Bird Sound Summon. He tried to retrieve the spider, but the two red spiders shot out silk and flew away.

Sensing that Wei Ren was about to destroy everything, unwilling to let the Ghost Armor Heavenly Spider go to Cang Shu and choosing to crush it instead, Mei Chengyu flicked his finger towards the void. Wei Ren was sent flying by his Five Elements Power, crashing through the door and falling inside.

Wei Ren hit a bookshelf in the room, coughed while clutching his shoulder, and staggered to his feet. He grabbed the doorframe for support and looked up at Cang Shu, who had already obtained the Ghost Armor Heavenly Spider.

"With your current First Realm cultivation, you can't control these poisonous creatures," Cang Shu said gently. "If Mei Mei's Five Elements Qi wasn't suppressing them, they would already be running rampant in the dormitory, biting people and looking for food."

Wei Ren's brows were tightly furrowed, his gaze lowered, his expression dark and unreadable.

Cang Shu left with a pile of poisonous creatures. "I'll watch them for you first. Come find me to get them back after you return to the Fifth Realm."

Mei Chengyu closed the door after Cang Shu left. He turned to look at Wei Ren, who was squatting by the door. Wei Ren looked extremely uncomfortable, his facial features contorted, his five fingers gripping his left shoulder tightly as he took deep breaths.

This man had crippled his own cultivation. His Five Elements Light Core was damaged, and he couldn't use Five Elements Qi for a short period. Yet, he had just used it to stop Cang Shu. Now, he was in agony, every part of his Five Viscera and Six Bowels hurting, cold sweat breaking out all over his body.

Mei Chengyu stared at Wei Ren for a while. Seeing his extreme pain, he said casually, "The Agricultural School's treasured item, Primordial Soil, is such an important thing. It falls into the hands of a Normal Practitioner. Others would hide it, but only the Qingyang Nangong Family dares to proclaim it to the world."

"In these past ten years, the Agricultural School has lost no fewer disciples in the Qingyang Imperial Capital, I'd say. I think anyone in your Agricultural School with some strength is called to seize the Primordial Soil, and then, without exception, they all die there."

Wei Ren coughed twice, covering his mouth. He looked up at Mei Chengyu, his expression complex, and said hoarsely, "What do you know?"

"I don't need to know anything," Mei Chengyu replied coldly.

Wei Ren gently lowered his gaze to the blood-red color on his palm, a hint of annoyance in his eyes. "I had my suspicions. I thought it was a problem with the Primordial Soil. But during the trial, I discovered she could indeed use Nine Schools Techniques, and then I thought it was Nangong Sui's problem."

"Cough, cough. Lu Haiye asked me about her whereabouts, so I wanted to take this opportunity to see if the Nangong Family was hiding a problem with the Primordial Soil or with Nangong Sui."

As Wei Ren spoke, the memory flashing in his mind was of Yu Sui being entangled by the Phantom Giant Python and her conversation with Lu Haiye.

Mei Chengyu glanced behind the door. Soon, he heard a knock.

Yu Sui could sense that someone was at the door. She called out softly, "Senior Martial Brother."

The two people inside heard it.

Wei Ren, covered in sweat, turned his neck with difficulty to look at the door.

Mei Chengyu turned and opened the door, seeing Yu Sui standing outside. She was still wearing the clothes she left in last night, with the same makeup and hairstyle. The black outer garment she had forgotten to return last night was now folded and draped over her arm.

Yu Sui smiled at Mei Chengyu, her eyes curved. "Senior Martial Brother, I forgot to give this back to you when I left last night. Thank you for the clothes."

Mei Chengyu looked down at her for a moment before finally picking up the outer garment Yu Sui handed him and lazily draping it over his shoulder.

"Is Wei Ren here?" Yu Sui asked again. "I want to talk to him."

"Yes, he is." Mei Chengyu stepped aside, tilting his head towards Wei Ren, gesturing for Yu Sui to come in and see.

Yu Sui stepped inside. In the dim room, she saw Wei Ren squatting by the wall, covered in sweat, his brows tightly knit in pain, his face pale white, and his expression in embarrassment as he avoided Yu Sui's gaze.