Farewell
Qingyun Sect, Big Bamboo Peak.
Today was a rare sunny day. The noon sun hung high in the sky. The sky was clear and blue. The pine trees and bamboos on Big Bamboo Peak swayed, appearing cold and cheerless.
Zhang Xiaofan had just woken up this morning and was cooking the food for the people of Big Bamboo Peak. He took out the dirty water from the wooden bucket and splashed it on the side of the courtyard.
Zhang Xiaofan looked at the deserted courtyard and could not help but be stunned. Due to Xiao Yicai's appearance, everyone on Big Bamboo Peak had made great progress. They followed the Qingyun Sect's old calendar, traveling or entering seclusion. At this moment, other than Old Tian's family, Big Bamboo Peak only had Eldest Senior Brother Song Daren. It made the already sparsely populated Big Bamboo Peak seem deserted and desolate.
Zhang Xiaofan was stunned for a moment. He shook his head and was about to walk back when he heard a very soft sound of air friction. He couldn't help but look up and see a thin silver thread with a long tail under the bright sun heading toward the direction of Big Bamboo Peak. It was extremely fast and instantly reached a thousand feet. In just a few moments, it landed. A silver light bloomed in the courtyard. Zhang Xiaofan felt his vision blur, and it was hard to open his eyes. Then, his ears exploded. It was like a flash bomb exploded beside him. Then, all sounds disappeared, leaving behind a handsome young man in white.
Zhang Xiaofan was stunned for a moment before he recognized Senior Brother Xiao. He always had a straight back. However, for some reason, when Zhang Xiaofan looked at Senior Brother Xiao today, although he was still as handsome and elegant as before, he felt that something was strange. He seemed to see a trace of embarrassment behind Senior Brother Xiao's elegant figure. It was as if he was running away in panic.
Just what kind of person could force Senior Brother Xiao into such a sorry state? Zhang Xiaofan was confused.
"Xiao Fan, is the rice ready?" Xiao Yicai did not notice the puzzled expression on his junior brother's face and asked.
"Not yet. I've started a fire and it's still simmering.”Zhang Xiaofan answered honestly.
"Uh, it's still simmering. Xiao Fan, how many times have I told you not to go out when cooking? You have to control the heat at all times so that it won't be burnt.”Xiao Yicai had been Zhang Xiaofan's assistant for several years, so his cooking skills were not any worse than Zhang Xiaofan's. When he heard that Zhang Xiaofan was cooking, he was worried that the rice would be burnt, so he hurried Zhang Xiaofan back to the kitchen.
"Senior Brother Xiao, you were in such a hurry just now. Where did you come from?”In the kitchen, Zhang Xiaofan finally couldn't help but ask the question that was bothering him.
Xiao Yicai didn't hide anything. As he gathered the firewood beside the stove, he said lightly,""Where else could they come from? Of course, they came from the Little Bamboo Peak. You don't know how powerful those female disciples of the Little Bamboo Peak are.”
"Ah, they're so powerful. Senior Brother Xiao, didn't Master and Mistress keep lecturing us that you're the number one person in the Qingyun Sect's younger generation and that we should learn from you?”Zhang Xiaofan was shocked by Xiao Yicai's words.
Xiao Yicai hurriedly waved his hand and said," You're wrong. Among the female disciples of the Small Bamboo Peak, other than Junior Sister Lu who wields a blue immortal sword, the rest of them are beautiful, but they can't withstand a single blow.”
" Senior Brother Xiao, why are you still…" Zhang Xiaofan hesitated.
Xiao Yicai forced a smile and said," You are really stupid. Didn't you hear what I said just now? The Little Bamboo Peak is full of delicate female disciples. Each and every one of them is very beautiful. Could it be that you have the heart to torture them all?" A good man doesn't fight with a woman. Moreover, you don't know that Master Shuiyue of the Small Bamboo Peak is a powerful character. I just bullied two of her female disciples and she chased me back. I don't dare to provoke anyone else.”
"Master Shuiyue?" Zhang Xiaofan had obviously heard of such a ruthless character from Old Tian. He glanced at Xiao Yicai, who was in a sorry state, and seemed to have come to a realization. He was about to say something when Xiao Yi continued,""However, the female disciples of the Little Bamboo Peak are all extremely charming and beautiful. Lil Fan, don't stay in the house all day. You should go out more often. One day, you can hook up with a beautiful senior sister or junior sister. Let me tell you, if I, your senior brother, had been born three hundred years earlier, perhaps I, the number one beauty of the Azure Cloud back then, and the current Chief of the Little Bamboo Peak, Master Shuiyue, could have married him.”
Zhang Xiaofan was so frightened by Xiao Yicai's crazy words that he almost fell off the kitchen bench. He quickly looked around and made sure no one was around. He couldn't help but complain,""Senior Brother Xiao, how dare you think of such a thing? Aren't you afraid of being beaten to death by Master Shuiyue of Little Bamboo Peak? Also, don't drag me into this matter.”
"Hehe!" Xiao Yicai smiled and didn't continue. He said,""It's fine if you don't want me to implicate you. As long as you make me a delicious meal, I won't make things difficult for you.”Xiao Yicai had been working with Zhang Xiaofan these days, and he knew that Zhang Xiaofan's talent in cooking was obviously the best in the world. He had been fed by Zhang Xiaofan.
"Senior Brother Xiao, don't worry. I've cooked a lot of food today, enough for you to eat.”Zhang Xiaofan looked at Xiao Yicai with disdain. It seemed that he could only beat Senior Brother Xiao in the field of cooking. He couldn't help but feel proud.
Xiao Yicai sniffed around and said,""It smells so good, Xiao Fan. Today, I made braised pork.”
Zhang Xiaofan nodded, and Xiao Yicai continued,""It's a pity that I won't be able to eat today's good dishes. I don't know how many months it will be before I eat them again.”
"Senior Brother Xiao, you…" Zhang Xiaofan was shocked.
Xiao Yicai glanced at Zhang Xiaofan, sighed, and said,""Xiao Fan, I won't be able to cook with you for a while. Master has ordered me to go to Mount Kongsang. I won't be back for a while.”
Hearing that he would not be able to see Xiao Yicai for a while, Zhang Xiaofan's heart suddenly felt empty. However, he nodded firmly and said,""Senior Brother Xiao, don't worry. I will work hard on my cultivation.”
"Haha, that's good." Xiao Yicai didn't waste any more time. He leaped up and turned into a silver light, leaving Zhang Xiaofan staring at him in a daze.
Xiao Yicai then went to look for Tian Ling 'er. He did not expect that the little girl would usually follow his wishes. When she heard that he was leaving, she actually pestered him and refused to let him leave no matter what. Xiao Yicai was a little anxious, and her eyes actually turned red. She cried and left, running straight back to the Great Bamboo Peak's Quiet Hall.
Xiao Yi had just caught up to them when he realized that Old Tian's family was present. Old Tian was at the head of the group, and Su Ru was right next to him. Tian Ling 'er was hiding in Su Ru's arms and crying. When she saw Xiao Yi, she cried even harder. When Tian Buyi saw her, he immediately shouted,"Xiao Yicai, what did you do to let our Ling 'er down? Why is she crying like this?”
" Uh... Uncle Master, I..." Xiao Yicai knew that something was wrong when he heard Old Tian's tone. Why did he say that I bullied Ling 'er? This was a serious crime. Xiao Yicai was dumbfounded and didn't know what to say.
Fortunately, they were destined to be a family. Tian Ling 'er could not bear to let her lover be scolded. She immediately said to Su Ru,"Mother, Senior Brother Xiao didn't bully me. It's just that he's about to be sent out by Sect Master Martial Uncle to investigate the traces of the Demon Cult. It's very dangerous. Mother, can you tell Father to ask him to discuss with Dao Profound Martial Uncle?”
"Demonic Sect?" Old Tian had sharp ears. When he heard his daughter's explanation, he immediately asked Xiao Yicai,""Martial Nephew Xiao, what's with the Demon Cult that Ling 'er mentioned? Where did they appear?”
Xiao Yicai answered obediently," Uncle-Master, it's like this. A few days ago, Uncle-Master Yun Yilan of the Burning Incense Valley sent a message saying that signs of demonic activities were found in Mount Kongsang, three thousand miles to the east. Master ordered me to go and investigate!”
"Kongsang Mountain!" Old Tian and Su Ru's expressions changed at the same time. Su Ru said,"Mount Kongsang was the headquarters of the Demonic Sect 800 years ago. There must be some purpose for the Demonic Sect to appear now. No wonder Senior Brother Sect Master sent you to investigate personally!”
Of course, Su Ru's words could be considered a thoughtful one. As for Old Tian, although he was shocked, his eyes flashed and he actually asked an irrelevant question,""Martial Nephew Xiao, I wonder how long you will be investigating this time?”
"Eh?" Xiao Yicai didn't understand, but he still answered,""Replying to Martial Uncle, this disciple will go out for at least half a month, at most a year and a half. I have to find out the truth and strive not to let a Demon Cult survivor go.”
"A year and a half?" When everyone heard this, their expressions varied. Su Ru was expressionless, but Tian Ling 'er cried even harder."Father, Mother, help Senior Brother Xiao. The Seven Lineage Martial Competition is in half a year. If he goes, he won't be able to participate.”
After Tian Ling 'er finished speaking, she looked at Old Tian pitifully. Unfortunately, Old Tian's thoughts were clearly different from hers. He was overjoyed and smiled as he shouted at Tian Ling' er,"Ling 'er, what do you know? Everyone has the right to kill the remaining evil members of the Demon Cult. Since your Senior Brother Xiao received your Martial Uncle Dao Profound's orders, how can he cower!”
As Old Tian spoke, he turned his head and said to Xiao Yicai with a pleasant expression,""Oh, Martial Nephew Xiao, let me tell you. The demons of the Demonic Sect are vicious and evil. You must investigate them thoroughly this time. Don't be afraid of spending time. One month or half a year isn't enough. Look, even if it's one or two years, you must investigate them to prevent the demons from escaping and causing disaster to the human world. Do you understand?"
" Father, you…" Tian Ling 'er felt even more aggrieved when she heard that. She immediately broke free from Su Ru and ran into the back room. After a short while, she could hear soft sobs coming from inside.
At this moment, Old Tian was actually heartless and ignored his daughter. Instead, he said a lot to Xiao Yicai. The meaning behind his words was very obvious. He wanted Xiao Yicai to work hard. He had to be very careful and investigate carefully. He did not have to be afraid of spending time. He had to strive not to let a demon from the Demon Sect go and not let down Qingyun Sect and Daoist Dao Xuan's Yingying's expectations.
Xiao Yicai listened carefully from the side and could not help but break out in cold sweat. Old Tian's words clearly said that this matter was very serious and required a 120% careful investigation. In this process, a lot of manpower, material resources, and even a lot of time would be needed. If Xiao Yicai could get an answer in only a month, it would prove that Xiao Yicai did not put in much effort.
What? You're talking about the Qingyun Sect's Seven Lineages Martial Competition? F * ck, what could be more important than the revival of the Demon Cult? Considering the overall situation, Xiao Yicai should do what he should do. Don't make a big mistake. One misstep would cause eternal regret.
Of course, Su Ru had known Old Tian for hundreds of years, so she could naturally see through his dirty thoughts. However, she did not point it out. Indeed, if Xiao Yicai was entangled in this matter and withdrew from the quota of the Seven Lineages Martial Competition, then the chances of the disciples of Big Bamboo Peak advancing would undoubtedly be greater.
It was also because the disciples of the Great Bamboo Peak had been too disappointing all these years that Old Tian had these thoughts. Although Su Ru and Old Tian were secretly ashamed of what Old Tian had done, she did not refute it. She just rolled her eyes at Old Tian and decided to stay out of sight. Then, she walked to the back and comforted her precious daughter.
Old Tian immediately lectured Xiao Yicai in a righteous manner. His words were really sincere, and his saliva flew everywhere. Xiao Yicai was taught a lesson until he was submissive. Fortunately, it did not take long for Su Ru to come out with Tian Ling 'er. It was unknown what the mother and daughter were whispering inside, but Tian Ling' er's eyes were still red. Fortunately, she did not look as sad as she did at the beginning.
Xiao Yicai only exchanged a few words with Tian Ling 'er after Old Tian's teachings. With Old Tian and his wife around, they could only say their goodbyes in a hurry even if they had thousands of words to say. In the end, Xiao Yicai turned into a bright silver light and flew southeast under Tian Ling' er's reluctance.
When Xiao Yicai's sword light completely disappeared into the horizon, Tian Ling 'er finally could not hold it in any longer. She threw herself into Su Ru's arms and cried her heart out.
Su Ru sighed softly and caressed her daughter's hair lovingly. She comforted her,"You silly child, have you forgotten what Mother just told you? This Xiao Yicai is not like your other senior brothers who can accompany you every day. He's the personal disciple of your Martial Uncle Dao Profound and the eldest senior brother of the younger generation of Qingyun Sect. In the future, he'll inherit the Qingyun Sect's orthodoxy and become the leader of the righteous path. Moreover, this matter concerns the Demon Cult. The others can reject it, but your Senior Brother Xiao can't.”
"But, mother, I don't want senior brother Xiao to become some sect leader or leader. I just want him to be with me every day.”Tian Ling 'er continued to cry.
"You!" Su Ru was amused by her daughter's mischievous words. She could not help but poke Tian Ling 'er's forehead and said,"I don't know what your little head is thinking. You're already so big, yet you still want to play. How are you going to be the sect leader's wife in the future?”
Tian Ling 'er had already accepted her mother's words, but she was not convinced. She pouted and said,""What's so good about being the Sect Leader's wife? I don't care!”
Seeing that her daughter was stubborn, Su Ru could not help but tease her,"I don't care. Our Ling 'er is quite domineering. Do you know how many women in the world want that position?”
Tian Ling 'er was curious." Mother, is it really that good to be the Sect Leader's wife? Why are there so many people looking forward to it?"”
Su Ru smiled and said," You still don't understand. In the future, if you really become the wife of the sect leader, you will be below one person and above everyone else. Your status will be extremely respected. At that time, let alone thousands of people fawning over you, you can even order your father around. If you ask him to go east, he will never dare to go west.”
"Really? When that time comes, even father will have to listen to me?”Tian Ling 'er immediately looked at Tian Buyi with a questioning gaze.
Poor Old Terry. He was just imagining a beautiful future, but when he heard the mother-daughter duo's words, he couldn't decide whether to nod or shake his head. He choked on his words and had a strange and funny expression on his face.
Tian Ling 'er and Old Tian were like father and daughter. When she saw Old Tian's strange expression, she immediately understood everything. Her beautiful eyebrows curled up as she thought of something. Her limpid and cute eyes seemed to ripple with a smile.
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