Chapter 505 - 444: Return (Part 2)

Chapter 505: Chapter 444: Return (Part 2)

Cui Linglong was promoted to Inner Sect Ding Class, Li Da to Inner Sect Bing Class, and Su Yan to Inner Sect Yi Class. From now on, he would have the qualifications to become a core manager like a steward in Yunshan Sect. With his cultivation abilities, this day wouldn’t be far off.

However, sharp-eyed disciples naturally noticed that Li Da, who was in the limelight, seemed somewhat absent-minded throughout the closing ceremony and award presentation, his expression stiff and not particularly happy.

Originally for Li Da, who was happy to show himself, ambitious, and eager to stand out, such an occasion should be a dream come true. He would also take advantage of this opportunity to further expand his influence.

But now, his heart was filled with all sorts of chaotic thoughts, and he couldn’t focus his attention at all.

He hadn’t been punished at all, but the blood spilled in the arena, Jiang Baitao’s accusatory and angry eyes, constantly appeared in his mind, making him unable to rest at ease these past few days.

After the closing ceremony ended, he finally heard a piece of news: Wang Ruoyu had awakened.

Li Da immediately jumped up and rushed towards the sanatorium.

The sanatorium was where both inner and outer disciples injured in Yunshan Sect were healed and recuperated. The current person in charge here was Wu Yan, who also gathered the disciples most skilled in medical arts and a few hired physicians as Honored Guest Elders.

They were digesting the medical books from Profound Monarch’s Collection, constantly improving their medical skills.

As he approached Wang Ruoyu’s room, he happened to meet Wu Yan coming out, and had no choice but to brace himself and greet her.

Wu Yan glanced at him but didn’t stop him. Instead, she reminded him, "Ruoyu is in good condition now, but he still needs bed rest for a while, so don’t say or do anything that would stimulate him."

Li Da smiled bitterly in his heart and nodded repeatedly.

Pushing open the door, he saw Wang Ruoyu lying on the sickbed, a thick layer of gauze wrapped around his chest and abdomen, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Li Da closed the room door with some guilt, and Wang Ruoyu turned his head upon hearing the sound.

The thick door isolated external noises, and the room was so quiet that they could hear each other’s breathing.

The two young men looked at each other for a long time without speaking.

Finally, Wang Ruoyu sighed with a sense of loss, "Li Zi, I’ve lost to you."

He was silent for a while longer, clenching his fists.

"Rest assured, I won’t cheat. In the future, I won’t buy gifts for Junior Martial Uncle anymore. I—"

"Is it worth it?" Li Da’s low voice echoed in the room, interrupting Wang Ruoyu.

Wang Ruoyu was caught off guard, "What?"

"I said, you fought so desperately to beat me, is it worth it?" Li Da’s voice grew louder, "Was that promise worth your life?"

Wang Ruoyu said nothing, he just quietly looked at Li Da.

After a long while, he slowly said, "I was foolish. When I first joined, no one wanted to play with me. Only Junior Martial Uncle always took me along."

"Li Zi, you have everything, everyone likes you."

"I have nothing. I only have Junior Martial Uncle."

"So, I don’t want him to be taken away by you."

Li Da bit his lip, unsure how to respond. Wang Ruoyu suddenly said again, "But it’s different later on. Junior Martial Uncle introduced me to many people, like you. You are my best friend; we’ve done so much together."

The best friend?

"So, I have to go all out and fight with you. I’m not afraid of injury or death. I must live up to you and Junior Martial Uncle."

"Because you are my best friend, and Junior Martial Uncle is my most important person."

"I’ve said so much, I don’t know if I’ve made myself clear." Wang Ruoyu showed a weak smile.

"I guess I’m still too foolish."

Li Da stood there, gazing at the immobile Wang Ruoyu, only feeling his throat tighten.

He suddenly laughed, "Wang Ruoyu, you really are a fool."

...

In mid-December, Lu Qian finally returned.

Three set out, and on the return Yan Beixing had already died, yet still three returned.

A Golden Core Direct Lineage was added, a True Disciple of Huanggen Sect, Shen Jialuo.

Truth be told, Lu Qian had tried his best to refuse, even taking a tough stance.

In the end, Ye Xiao finally took a step back, changing her wording from "Dao companion" to "exchange and learn." Her original words were: "Our two families are far apart, and we need a channel to maintain our relationship. In such a short time, you have stirred things up at Yunshan Sect and Shuangye Alliance, risen to fame, and you have a whole bellyful of management strategies. I am indeed quite curious."

"Let my Jialuo come over to stay permanently, to learn some real skills from you, so she can be my right-hand woman in the future."

"During her stay, let her follow your orders as tuition."

"If you refuse again, it will truly hurt our relationship."

The curly-haired dominating older sister slapped Lu Qian on the shoulder with a loud crack, in a bold and domineering manner, leaving Lu Qian no choice but to laugh bitterly and agree.

Thus, Shen Jialuo, with a cool demeanor, elegant manners, a beautiful appearance, and a graceful figure, appeared before Lu Qian, offering a light salute, "Sect Leader Lu, please teach me well."

Having already received directives from her master, she calmly accepted the arrangement, looking at Lu Qian with some curiosity in her eyes.

Lu Qian returned the salute; regardless of what Ye Xiao had in mind, taking her in was the first step, having free Foundation Establishment labor wasn’t to be wasted.

Thus, Master Cangfeng took Lu Qian and Shen Jialuo with him as they left Tieyuan, since Yan Beixing’s demise required many affairs for Mingyu Sword Sect to be adjusted, and he was no longer in the mood to entertain the two, choosing to land as they passed Liekong Mountain, no longer traveling onward.