The elder sister wasn’t lying; as long as one steps onto Lotus Peak and keeps walking upward, this magical mountain will guide them ho, even if they’re a blind person.
"Elder Sister."
You Su raised his head and smiled at Wangshu Fairy, who was standing atop a boulder, having waited for him for quite a while.
"Junior Brother is impressive."
Wangshu Fairy gently jumped down and stood with You Su.
You Su felt the elder sister’s praise was akin to an older sister complinting her "eighteen-year-old brother, saying, ’Wow, he can even walk!’"
Though sincere, it felt indescribably awkward to him.
"It’s not that I’m impressive; it’s Lotus Peak that’s impressive."
You Su sincerely sighed in admiration as he turned back to look at the primitive mountain path he had trekked up. Though his eyes were closed, naturally he couldn’t see the vast sea of clouds and ancient pine trees. In the blurred vision, what he felt was a sense of belonging; besides the Mandarin Duck Sword Sect, there could still be a place in this world where he belongs.
He turned again, and not far ahead was that quaint little courtyard. He didn’t need to actually see it to know he could step onto the path ho. This feeling was truly wonderful for a blind person.
"It’s not Lotus Peak that’s impressive; it’s you."
A mature voice suddenly sounded in the air, though the tone was sowhat sarcastic.
"Hello, Third Elder." Wangshu Fairy greeted the suddenly appearing lady in the green dress.
You Su didn’t have ti to ponder the tone of the words but quickly bowed, "You Su greets Third Elder."
"Report ended?"
Third Elder’s beautiful gaze looked over You Su, seemingly wanting to see what was special about this blind man.
"Reporting to Third Elder, it ended smoothly." You Su took out the true transmission plaque from his chest to indicate.
"You could open the Divine Mountain’s gate? It wasn’t Little Wangshu who helped you, right?" Third Elder looked at You Su with interest.
"Third Elder, Junior Brother is indeed impressive; please don’t say that." Wangshu Fairy said very seriously.
Having a powerful elder sister is indeed wonderful... You Su sighed inwardly.
"I also hope not to underestimate your Junior Brother." Third Elder took down the wine gourd from her waist and turned to ask You Su, "How long did it take to open the gate? Judging by the ti... must have been around three sticks of incense, right? It’s decent, but not exactly impressive."
You Su, having no concept of ti spent, found that when he was imrsed in it, it seed both interminable and fleeting. Neither of the elders had emphasized the ti to him; it was the elder sister who answered for him:
"Junior Brother took one incense stick and then half a stick."
Third Elder was slightly stunned. She naturally knew Little Wangshu wouldn’t lie and murmured to herself, "One and a half sticks, that’s barely impressive. But still not enough; if Little Wangshu were to open the gate, maybe just one stick would be possible."
Thinking of the troubles You Su might encounter, Third Elder maintained a pessimistic view. The short ti at the Divine Mountain gate only proved You Su’s firm resolve, but solving problems required strength. Only a Divine Maiden like Wangshu Fairy had the qualification to be the sole disciple of a peak for decades without anyone daring to question.
"You Su acknowledges his own foolishness and promises to be more diligent in the future." You Su vowed.
"Hopefully, you won’t just be talking; what book did you get?"
Third Elder asked bluntly, her prestigious Mr. Bihua status certainly not feeling the need to beat around the bush with a junior who already bred her resentnt.
You Su’s expression stiffened, and he dared not refuse Third Elder’s question. But this book... well, so be it, You Su, admitting his clear conscience, generously took out the Sword Nurturing Spell for display.
Seeing the title, Third Elder’s charming face instantly looked flabbergasted:
"The ’True Yang Sword Nurturing Spell’?!"
You Su, hearing Third Elder’s tone, naturally realized she would inevitably misinterpret like those other two elders, so he simply pretended to be oblivious.
"Indeed, this Sword Nurturing Spell is quite ordinary."
You Su spoke with a regretful tone, as if blaming himself for not obtaining a good book due to his diocre talent.
Third Elder’s eyes bore a peculiar look, her arms folded, making the already majestic chest appear even more towering.
Ultimately, it was because the alternate use of this Sword Nurturing Spell was too well-known, making those in the know forget that even without its ’yang-enhancing’ capability, the True Yang Sword Nurturing Spell is still a highly valuable superior cultivation technique.
"It isn’t quite... this cultivation technique has so rit. The opportunity to receive a book from Book Mountain Pavilion is rare; cherish this book and practice diligently. Cultivation techniques aren’t necessarily better the higher their rank; they must suit you. The pavilion granted you this book because it’s deed suitable for you."
Third Elder gently encouraged, observing You Su’s seemingly naive and pure deanor, appearing oblivious to the Sword Nurturing Spell’s significance, making her think she might have overthought, believing it was rely a serious Sword Nurturing Spell.
"I will train hard." You Su put away the book and pledged earnestly.
Third Elder glanced at You Su, silently admiring his enviously attractive appearance, then looked at Wangshu Fairy standing very close by his side. It seed Little Wangshu had never stood so close while with her, right...
Sohow, Third Elder’s mind inexplicably conjured up the absolute beauty of Thirteen Elder erging from water lilies, then recalled Thirteen Elder’s icy indifference toward everyone, yet unconditionally aiding this young man, and a bold speculation sprang from her heart...
She perhaps felt this thought was too far-fetched and took a gulp of wine, lightly spinning her head, but the idea seed to have taken root in her mind. Although unbelievable, it’s always better safe than sorry.
Should she eliminate this tiny possibility... after all?
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