Chapter 146
Chapter 146: Not Seeking Senior Sister’s Love
Xing Lan allowed Shi Zi Chu, soft and pliant as though boneless, to playfully cling to him.
After a brief moment of mischief, Shi Zi Chu muttered softly, “I didn’t slip anything into the tea this time, Master, you’re so easily flustered?”
Mentioning the matter of the drug, Xing Lan spoke slowly, “Jiu Jiu, that medicine has no effect on me.”
Though he had indeed drunk that cup of tea, with his cultivation, the drug could not have taken hold.
Shi Zi Chu suddenly sat up straight.
Staring into Xing Lan’s deep, serene eyes, her mind went blank.
The medicine didn’t work?
In an instant, memories of that night flooded her mind.
Before she had offered the tea, Xing Lan had unexpectedly asked her, “Do you regret it?”
At the time, she had been so focused on the Huanchu Bell that she had failed to sense any deeper meaning. Now, remembering it, a shiver ran down her spine.
Looking at his calm gaze, Shi Zi Chu asked weakly, “So… Master already knew there was medicine in the tea?”
“Mm.”
Shi Zi Chu’s straight posture collapsed, her body sagging as if both relieved and resigned.
It seemed she had underestimated Master’s feelings for her.
Xing Lan gently patted her head, speaking at a pace as measured as always, “Jiu Jiu, I still stand by what I said—had it not been for your desperation, you wouldn’t have done this.”
Shi Zi Chu opened her mouth, then closed it again.
No wonder Master hadn’t pursued the matter of her using the drug.
However!
“Master! You’re so wicked!” Shi Zi Chu protested.
Xing Lan replied languidly, “Jiu Jiu, are you blaming me, or is it your own actions at fault?”
To be honest, he had retreated to the back mountains, yet what happened?
Once the line had been crossed, there was no turning back.
But Jiu Jiu always seemed to think him aloof and detached.
“…” Shi Zi Chu choked on her words.
After setting a new set of robes beside her, Xing Lan said, “Chu Zhi Rou has returned.”
Shi Zi Chu was taken aback. “How long has it been?”
“A day.”
…
After Meng Xi Yu brought his disciple back to the Jade Void Sect, the disciples of each peak dispersed after completing their tasks at the Mission Hall.
Chu Zhi Rou, who had obtained the Azure Luan Sword, was kept behind by an elder in the Mission Hall.
The elder, holding her disciple token, was operating something.
“I’ve heard Venerable Xing Lan is about to take on a personal disciple. The ceremony is already being prepared.”
“A personal disciple? Who is it?”
“Unknown.”
…
A few disciples nearby were talking, and their voices reached Chu Zhi Rou’s ears, causing her gaze to flicker.
Could it be that Master was about to reinstate her as his personal disciple?
And the ceremony—Master truly valued her!
Just as those disciples turned their attention toward Chu Zhi Rou, the elder behind the counter spoke.
“Because of the great achievement you brought back—the Immortal Rank Azure Luan Sword—Venerable Xing Lan has promoted you to an inner sect disciple. This is your new inner sect disciple token.” The elder placed the token on the counter.
Chu Zhi Rou’s face stiffened slightly.
The elder continued, “Three thousand contribution points have already been credited to your token. Please check it.”
She had only been promoted to an inner sect disciple?
What about being his personal disciple?
Chu Zhi Rou mechanically took the token, inspecting it. She couldn’t help but ask, “Is Master taking someone else as his personal disciple?”
The elder nodded, noticing the dazed look on her face. Surprised, he said, “I heard the new disciple comes from the Ye Clans. Didn’t you know?”
Ye Clans?
Chu Zhi Rou, completely unaware, left the Mission Hall with her disciple token.
Rising Succession Peak.
As soon as Chu Zhi Rou returned, Shi Zi Chu arrived.
Dressed in a light blue disciple robe, Shi Zi Chu greeted her with a gentle smile, “Congratulations, Junior Sister Zhi Rou, on becoming an inner sect disciple.”
Chu Zhi Rou’s gaze shifted from Shi Zi Chu’s face to Ye Su Zhu, who was standing nearby.
“Ye Clans’ Ye Su Zhu,” Ye Su Zhu introduced herself with a polite bow. “Greetings, Senior Sister Zhi Rou.”
Ye Su Zhu?
Why did she look so much like herself?
“This is something Junior Sister Zhi Rou left behind at Vigilance Peak.” Shi Zi Chu handed her a storage pouch. “Take it.”
Seeing that Chu Zhi Rou didn’t immediately take it, Ye Su Zhu stepped forward and handed the pouch to her.
The slender Chu Zhi Rou staggered back a step, nearly tripping.
“What are you doing?”
A loud shout came from behind.
Ming Xi Su, rushing over, froze when he saw Ye Su Zhu’s face. Disgust instantly filled his expression. “How dare you disguise yourself as Rou Rou!”
Thinking of Ye He Qi’s instructions, Ye Su Zhu glanced at Shi Zi Chu before starting her defense.
“This Senior Brother,” Ye Su Zhu spoke with feigned softness, “How could I, a Foundation Establishment late-stage disciple, harm Senior Sister Zhi Rou? Besides, I haven’t disguised myself. I was born this way.”
Ming Xi Su shouted, “Ridiculous!”
“Why do you have such hostility toward a little junior sister?” Liang Wei Sheng’s voice was cool and detached. “She’s just returning something Junior Sister Chu left behind.”
Before Ming Xi Su could respond, Liang Wei Sheng tossed a few more storage pouches in his direction. “These are the items you all left at Vigilance Peak.”
Ming Xi Su, holding the pouches, froze in confusion. “What do you mean?”
What did it mean that they had left things at Vigilance Peak?
Master had just been angry, that’s all!
Clearly, even now, Ming Xi Su had yet to come to terms with the truth.
“You’re no longer personal disciples,” Liang Wei Sheng stated bluntly. “Vigilance Peak is where personal disciples stay, don’t you think?”
At that moment, Hua Ting Li, who had arrived late, overheard the provocation in Liang Wei Sheng’s words and instantly drew his magic artifact to attack.
A slave bought by Shi Zi Chu dared to speak like this to them!
Shi Zi Chu raised her hand, releasing a burst of spiritual power that forced Hua Ting Li back.
“Such a lack of manners, bullying others just because you joined earlier.” Her usually gentle voice now held a touch of sternness. “You deserve punishment!”
Hua Ting Li struggled to regain his balance, but before he could respond, Shi Zi Chu slapped him through the air.
Half of his face instantly swelled up, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
He gave a vicious, twisted smile, glaring at Liang Wei Sheng. “You’re hitting me for a slave? Have you forgotten that you loved me?”
?
Shi Zi Chu’s gentle smile vanished, and Liang Wei Sheng glanced at her, sensing the coldness in her gaze.
“Oh?” Liang Wei Sheng responded with mockery. “Hua Ting Li, why don’t you take a look at yourself? You’re neither as young nor as pretty as me, nor as considerate. Why would Senior Sister love you?”
Ye Su Zhu couldn’t help but compare, and finally, she agreed with Liang Wei Sheng’s words.
His face was indeed uniquely beautiful.
Seeing Hua Ting Li’s livid expression, Shi Zi Chu thought, the 300,000 spirit stones had been well spent!
With a contented smile on her face, she continued, “I’m young, I’m beautiful, I’m obedient, and I don’t seek Senior Sister’s love. I only want to be by her side.”
Ye Su Zhu watched Liang Wei Sheng in awe.
It seemed that everything she had learned up to now had been in vain!
As Shi Zi Chu raised her hand, Liang Wei Sheng instinctively lowered his head to receive her gesture.
“Good boy,” Shi Zi Chu murmured, patting his head, before turning to Hua Ting Li. “Junior Brother Hua, it’s time to wake up from your dream.”
Hua Ting Li watched the scene, a mix of anger, disgust, and a strange, unwilling feeling rising in him.
Ming Xi Su, standing nearby, watched the gentle affection between Shi Zi Chu and Liang Wei Sheng, her gaze a mixture of confusion and unreadable emotion.
“We’ve delivered the things. We’re leaving now.”
Shi Zi Chu waved her hand gracefully and led Liang Wei Sheng and Ye Su Zhu away.
Unfortunately, the alchemists of Sacred Dawn Peak had healed them, but their fees were high. She suspected that the group didn’t have much left in terms of resources.