Missing Thoughts

Chapter 40

When Shi Yuezhen came in, Yu Sui quietly reminded her, "Li Jinshuang is awake, but she's a bit confused."

Li Jinshuang woke up so quickly that Shi Yuezhen was a little surprised. She stepped forward to look and heard Li Jinshuang softly call out, "Mother."

"I'm here," Shi Yuezhen soothed gently. "You're injured now, you need to rest well, or Mother will be sad."

Yu Sui:

She raised her head and looked at Shi Yuezhen with admiration.

Shi Yuezhen patiently and gently coaxed the delirious Li Jinshuang. Seeing that she had closed her eyes and quieted down again, she turned to Yu Sui and said, "She really needs to rest. The Five Elements Qi being in chaos is no minor injury. I've used my Pupil Technique to forcibly suppress her spiritual power, but she refuses to rest and her willpower is strong, so she appears disoriented when she struggles."

Yu Sui nodded blankly, "So she'll see her mother?"

"That might be the person she misses most deep down," Shi Yuezhen said as she applied medicine to Yu Sui's back. "Sorry to keep you waiting. If your Senior Martial Brother hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten."

"Senior Martial Sister, you're already working so hard with how busy you are. Besides, I just need some ointment. I'm the one troubling you, Senior Martial Sister," Yu Sui said obediently, lying by the bed.

Shi Yuezhen's gaze softened at his words, and her affection for Yu Sui grew.

"A few more injured disciples arrived just now. Although I've called for help, I still need to trouble you to watch Li Jinshuang and make sure she doesn't wake up," Shi Yuezhen said. "She needs to sleep through tonight to recover properly."

"Once the people I called arrive, they'll watch over her. It'll only take a little longer."

Yu Sui said, "Don't worry, Senior Martial Sister. I'll watch her, but what if she wakes up?"

Shi Yuezhen replied, "Just like I did just now, coax her."

Yu Sui:

That's a bit difficult. After Shi Yuezhen finished applying the medicine, Yu Sui had to wait for the ointment to take effect before she could get dressed. While she and Li Jinshuang were staring at each other, Xing Chun and Cang Shu arrived at the medical clinic with dinner.

Cang Shu went to relieve Shi Yuezhen so she could eat first.

Shi Yuezhen sat at a small table and opened the food box. Cang Shu asked, "Why are you on duty for several days in a row?"

"Everyone's busy lately, aren't they?" Shi Yuezhen just smiled faintly.

Xing Chun opened the food box and said, "When the Military School opens its formations, the Medical School is always the busiest. Don't they know when the Military School opens formations? They should be busy beforehand."

Shi Yuezhen just smiled without speaking.

Mei Chengyu gestured for Xing Chun to look at Cang Shu and stop talking.

Xing Chun made a gesture to zip his lips.

After dividing the food, Mei Chengyu carried the food box and knocked on the door of Room Number One. "Dinner."

Yu Sui tilted her head and looked back at the door, then glanced at the ointment on her shoulder that hadn't dried yet. She propped her head on one hand and smiled at the cloth curtain, saying, "Senior Martial Brother, can you pass it to me from underneath? I can't get dressed yet."

Mei Chengyu then passed it to her from under the cloth curtain.

"What's in it?" Yu Sui asked.

Mei Chengyu said impatiently, "See for yourself."

"If there's nothing I like, can I ask Senior Martial Brother to go buy more?" Yu Sui said. "I'll pay."

Mei Chengyu asked, "What do you want to eat?"

Yu Sui listed a string of dishes, all meatball-like or meat-filled buns, making her sound quite gluttonous.

Mei Chengyu listened patiently and then flatly refused, "No."

Yu Sui slowly walked to the cloth curtain, dragging her skirt, and opened the food box. Through the cloth curtain, Mei Chengyu could even hear the rustling sound of her skirt.

Then came the sound of her opening the food box, and the aroma of food instantly overwhelmed the bitter smell of medicine.

Yu Sui's happy voice came from inside, "Senior Martial Brother, no need to buy more. It just happens to be all my favorites."

Mei Chengyu glanced at the compartment. What's so funny? I already said I wouldn't buy it for you.

Yu Sui hadn't eaten much when she heard Li Jinshuang murmuring softly again. She returned to the bedside and patiently coaxed her. Whenever Li Jinshuang called out "Mother," she would respond.

As a result, Li Jinshuang not only called out "Mother" but also "Grandmother."

Yu Sui stared at Li Jinshuang for a moment and then slowly responded. Li Jinshuang seemed startled and her body trembled.

"Li Jinshuang, calling for 'Mother' is one thing, but calling for 'Grandmother' is a bit much," Yu Sui complained softly.

After she had finished comforting Li Jinshuang and returned to the compartment door, she heard Mei Chengyu say unhurriedly, "Your seniority is quite high."

Yu Sui: "..."

She lowered her head and ate, saying in a muffled voice, "I'm not going back tonight."

Mei Chengyu asked, "Hm?"

Yu Sui said, "I want to wait until Li Jinshuang is clear-headed and tell her what she did tonight."

Mei Chengyu was amused by the malicious revenge in her words.

Later, the Medical School disciples Shi Yuezhen had called for help arrived. Yu Sui didn't let them watch Li Jinshuang; instead, she stayed by the bedside herself, staring at Li Jinshuang.

Zhongli Shan and the others, who were about to leave after eating, were asked by Cang Shu to stay and help because too many disciples were coming to the medical clinic with injuries.

Mei Chengyu's eyes were filled with "I'm also a wounded disciple." Cang Shu slowly averted his gaze, not looking.

Yu Sui waited until the ointment had completely penetrated her skin before getting dressed. She lifted the curtain and glanced outside, only to find everyone in a frantic rush. To avoid being called to help, she retreated back into the compartment and continued watching Li Jinshuang.

As dawn approached, the commotion outside the compartment finally died down, and silence fell.

Yu Sui tiptoed away from the bed, lifted the curtain, and immediately saw Mei Chengyu sitting opposite her, playing with the Listening Wind Ruler. He sensed her movement and looked up at her.

Mei Chengyu tilted his chin slightly, silently asking what she was doing.

Yu Sui said softly, "Senior Martial Brother, I'm going back to the dormitory to get her some clean clothes."

Li Jinshuang's clothes were ruined. Shi Yuezhen had cut them up quite a bit while cleaning her wounds. If it were a man, the clothes could have been made to work.

Mei Chengyu didn't say anything, only tilted his head towards the door.

Yu Sui used her Wind Riding Technique to rush to the dormitory. Although she knew no one was inside, she politely knocked on Li Jinshuang's door before entering to retrieve her clothes.

As she was leaving, she encountered Shu Chujun.

Shu Chujun, having woken up and poured herself some water, saw Yu Sui coming out of Li Jinshuang's room with Li Jinshuang's clothes. Her expression turned wary as she asked, "What were you doing in Li Jinshuang's room?"

Yu Sui explained, "She's injured at the medical clinic, so I'm getting her some clean clothes."

Shu Chujun said distrustfully, "Let me see them."

Yu Sui stood still and looked at her.

Shu Chujun was the future Headmaster and High Priest of Nanjing Country, as well as a childhood companion of the Saintess. Her status in Nanjing Country was even higher than that of princes and princesses. From a standpoint of status and position, she naturally didn't fear a mere King County Princess from Qingyang.

Likewise, Yu Sui wasn't afraid of the future High Priest of Nanjing Country.

What does the High Priest of your Nanjing Country have to do with me, a County Princess of Qingyang Country?

Therefore, Yu Sui simply smiled slightly and walked past Shu Chujun.

"Stop right there!" Shu Chujun tried to block her, but Yu Sui had already sped away with her Wind Riding Technique.

Shu Chujun stood at the doorway, grinding her teeth. Everyone said she was a normal practitioner, but after being taken as a disciple by Sage Chang Gen, she, who used to ride the Dragon Ladder daily, was now using the Wind Riding Technique with increasing ease.

Li Jinshuang was one of her people from Nanjing Country. Why did someone from Qingyang have to go get her clothes?

And it had to be Nangong Sui.

Couldn't Li Jinshuang see that the Saintess and this Nangong Sui were at odds?

Hmph, she's definitely not as considerate of the Saintess as I am.

The more Shu Chujun thought about it, the more something felt wrong. She was convinced Yu Sui had ill intentions, so she strode forward and pushed open Yu Sui's room door.

As soon as the door opened, she saw the room bathed in a radiant glow. Even the wooden carvings on the headboard and footboard shimmered with a noble dark gold light.

On the bedside table, large and small ornaments were piled up as if pearls and rare jades were free. They were arranged in an orderly fashion, but what drew more attention was the open jewelry box:

The box was filled with dazzling light. Hairpins, earrings, jade bracelets, and waist pendants – everything was there, made from the most precious materials.

Behind the screen, dozens of sets of dresses with unique designs could be seen. Each dress had a different color and pattern, and the fabrics varied, all of them being rare, even unheard of in a lifetime, for ordinary families.

Shu Chujun, standing at the doorway, was almost blinded by the opulent aura emanating from the room. The corner of her forehead twitched violently for a moment before she slammed the door shut with a bang.

She cursed inwardly, This Qingyang County Princess has reached such a level of extravagance and wealth!

She's a disgrace to all practitioners!

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When Yu Sui's emotions were suppressed to the extreme, she liked to spend the Flower King's Mansion's money. She bought whatever was most expensive, wore the most beautiful clothes, and adorned herself with the prettiest jewelry. When she couldn't sleep due to discomfort at night, she would scour the Communication Array for all sorts of useful information and then hand it over to Old Man Yan, letting him rake in a hefty profit.

As a result, her wealth grew year by year.

By the time she reached Taiyi, Black Beard's impression and attitude towards Yu Sui underwent a dramatic shift. From thinking the Prince had misjudged her, to believing she was the future head of his Nangong family and that he needed to maintain a good relationship with her.

Therefore, when arranging Yu Sui's sleeping quarters, Black Beard threw everything good into her room according to the standards of her life in the Imperial Capital. The Nangong family wasn't short of money anyway. Black Beard was determined to ensure Yu Sui lived comfortably and at ease in the Taiyi dormitory, so she would remember his loyalty.

Yu Sui didn't remember Black Beard, but Shu Chujun certainly remembered his extravagance.

By the time Yu Sui returned to the medical clinic, the sky had brightened, and the restless strange fire within her body had gradually weakened.

Yu Sui wiped the light sweat from her forehead. Mei Chengyu was still sitting in his original position. He casually glanced at the returning Yu Sui, then looked back at the Listening Wind Ruler. After a moment, he seemed to realize something was amiss and looked back thoughtfully.

Mei Chengyu asked, "Why were you running so fast?"

She was running so fast her head was covered in sweat.

Yu Sui just gave a simple laugh and didn't answer. She lifted the curtain and went inside.

Li Jinshuang was still disoriented, murmuring "Mother." Yu Sui placed the clean clothes beside her and comforted her, "Mhm, mhm, Mother is here."

"Yes, yes, you're Mother's good child, always will be."

"You're so cute and lovable, how could Grandmother bear to hit you?"

"Mother won't leave you, Li Jinshuang. You are your Mother, not me, okay?"

Mei Chengyu outside heard this and shook his head with a smile.

By the time the sun was high in the sky and the candlelight in the compartment was about to extinguish, sunlight streamed into the room, and Li Jinshuang gradually opened her eyes, no longer babbling incoherently.

Yu Sui moved a small stool and sat by the bed, resting her head on one hand as she looked at the Listening Wind Ruler. Her peripheral vision caught Li Jinshuang opening her eyes, and she tilted her head to look over.

This time was different from before.

Li Jinshuang was completely awake now. She woke up when the light in the room was just right. Seeing Yu Sui waiting by her bedside, guarding her, Li Jinshuang's gaze faltered slightly.

Yu Sui had stayed up all night, waiting for this moment.

Seeing Li Jinshuang's clear eyes, indicating she was fully awake, Yu Sui tilted her head and smiled at her, her voice gentle. "My good daughter, you're awake?"

Li Jinshuang: "..."

Yu Sui feigned a slight surprise. "Or perhaps my good granddaughter?"

Li Jinshuang slowly closed her eyes. The memories from last night, when her consciousness was blurred, surged back. Seeing Yu Sui smiling charmingly with her eyes slightly narrowed, and hearing those calls of "good daughter" again, Li Jinshuang's composure shattered. She closed her eyes, turned over, and presented her back to Yu Sui.

Playing dead.

I haven't woken up yet.

My mind is still not clear.

Yu Sui just watched her, wondering how long she could keep up the act. "I've brought clean clothes for you, they're right beside you. Do you want Mother to help you put them on?"

Li Jinshuang: "..."

"No need," Li Jinshuang still facing away from Yu Sui, said in a hoarse voice. "I'll put them on myself."

She actually responded.

Yu Sui stifled a laugh and nodded. "My good granddaughter has grown up and can dress herself now."

Li Jinshuang's entire body stiffened. Her lips moved, but she didn't dare to say a single word. From Yu Sui's perspective, she could still see her normally fair earlobes flushed red.

"Okay, then Mother will go out first. You can dress yourself," Yu Sui stood up and said with utmost consideration. "If you need any help, just call for Mother. I'll be right outside the door."

Li Jinshuang: "..."

Yu Sui slowly walked out of the compartment. As soon as she lowered the curtain, she couldn't hold back any longer. She covered her mouth, laughing, and squatted down against the wall, tears of laughter streaming down her face.

Mei Chengyu was sitting opposite her, raising an eyebrow slightly as he watched Yu Sui laugh until she cried.

The person in the compartment probably wants to cry a bit right now too.

Li Jinshuang took a deep breath. Every time she tried to push herself up with her hands, she remembered the madness she had indulged in last night when her consciousness was unclear. Yu Sui's playful words echoed in her mind, and her hands instantly lost their strength, collapsing back down.

She considered herself strong, her heart tempered by countless trials and riddled with wounds, unafraid of any blow. Yet, a single gentle word from Yu Sui had reduced her to a state of utter shame, unable to face anyone.

Li Jinshuang opened her eyes, her gaze filled with regret.

Yu Sui waited outside, chatting with Mei Chengyu about the opening of the Military School's formation.

"Senior Martial Brother, Black Wind City's formation will be open for seven days. Will you be challenging the Military Formation every day for these seven days?" Yu Sui asked.

Mei Chengyu grunted without looking up.

Yu Sui looked at him and blinked. "I want to go too."

Mei Chengyu said, "Then go."

Yu Sui said tactfully, "If I go alone, will I also end up like Li Jinshuang, with my Five Elements Qi in turmoil, and be brought to the medical clinic severely injured?"

Mei Chengyu thought for a moment and said, "No."

Yu Sui was a little surprised. "Senior Martial Brother, you have so much confidence in me?"

Mei Chengyu said slowly, "She could still make it to the medical clinic before collapsing with her Five Elements Qi in turmoil. You won't. You won't even make it to the medical clinic."

Yu Sui squatted against the wall, propping her face with her hands, her cheeks slightly puffed out as she looked at him.

Seeing that she had no more to say, Mei Chengyu slightly lifted his eyelids and looked at Yu Sui. "How is your cultivation coming along since you joined?"

Yu Sui extended her delicate jade finger and indicated a number. "Soul Control, first level."

"That's good enough," Mei Chengyu nodded.

Yu Sui, however, shook her head. "Master says it's not enough yet. He wants me to reach Soul Control, third level, before I can consider my introductory training successful."

Mei Chengyu chuckled. "He's quite demanding of you."

Yu Sui propped her face with one hand. "As Sage Chang Gen's disciple, the requirements are indeed higher."

Mei Chengyu felt that this Junior Martial Sister had good awareness, so he relented. "Alright, I'll take you to challenge the Military School's formation. But let me be clear, this is a high-level, first-class Military Formation. The danger level is different from the low-level Military Formations you challenge in the Yin-Yang and Five Elements Field. If you encounter trouble, retreat immediately. Don't try to resist head-on."

"Mhm!" Yu Sui smiled happily, her eyes curving. "I also want to see what a high-level Military Formation is like."

The two agreed to go on the fourth day, as they needed to give Li Jinshuang a couple more days to rest.

Mei Chengyu asked, "Will she agree to go?"

Yu Sui said, "She will agree to my request."

Mei Chengyu had no objections.

Yu Sui went into the compartment to tell Li Jinshuang about it. Li Jinshuang remained silent.

"Will you go?" Yu Sui sat on the stool, looking up at her.

Li Jinshuang was tidying her outer clothes with her back to Yu Sui. She didn't want to talk to Yu Sui at the moment, so she silently took out the Listening Wind Ruler and sent Yu Sui a message:

"Okay."

Yu Sui saw the message on the Listening Wind Ruler and chuckled.

Li Jinshuang: ""

She actually laughed!

After that, Li Jinshuang never spoke to Yu Sui again. If absolutely necessary, she would send a message, but she refused to speak.

Yu Sui let her be awkward, knowing she'd get over it in a while. She patiently waited until the fourth day of the Military School's formation opening. As soon as dawn broke, she woke her roommate and senior martial brother, and they headed to the Military School.

The heat surrounding the Military School's formation opening hadn't diminished; it was even livelier. People were still attempting the formations even in the middle of the night.

Even if they failed, they could try again, with no limit on the number of attempts.

Li Jinshuang's expression was solemn. Yu Sui was used to it, but Mei Chengyu was also cold today. He wasn't even playing with his Listening Wind Ruler, just walking beside them with a cold face, not saying a word.

Yu Sui secretly glanced at him several times, wondering if her senior martial brother was still half-asleep. After all, the last time she disturbed his rest to reluctantly wake up and open the door, he had been similarly cold, even a bit fierce.

Even though neither of them spoke, Yu Sui still chatted with them, asking if they wanted to eat breakfast, or if they wanted to attempt the formation before breakfast.

Let's attempt the formation first. Otherwise, I'm afraid even if we eat breakfast, we'll be thrown out after going in.

She chattered on and on, but the two people beside her remained silent.

When they arrived at the Military School and reached the Military Formation point, there were already quite a few people around, and some hadn't even left.

A Thirteenth Realm instructor from the Military School sat behind a table, holding a cup of tea in one hand and gesturing to the incoming disciples with the other. "Register."

"Me," Yu Sui said, blinking at the instructor behind the table, "and two mute people."

Instructor: ""

Two mute people: ""

The instructor happily spat out a mouthful of hot tea. Mei Chengyu, one of the "mute" people, reached out and pulled Yu Sui, who was standing in front, aside. He let Li Jinshuang register.