Chapter 771 - 769: Sect Master’s Good-for-Nothing Daughter 43

But after all, he was still his disciple. When a disciple made a mistake, as a master, he couldn’t just do nothing. Therefore, he took out some items to compensate Zhuo Hong on behalf of Jin Congshuang, fulfilling his responsibility as a master.

Jin Congmo had long predicted such an outcome and remained calm. As he promised, he went to take care of Zhuo Hong every day. This behavior surely evoked pity from others.

Initially, Zhuo Hong was relentless towards Jin Congshuang, intending to have the Sect abolish his talent. Ultimately, it was because of Jin Congmo that she abandoned the idea of abolishing Jin Congshuang’s talent.

Before long, Ah Chen had been inside for three months and finally came out.

Upon being transmitted out, she immediately saw Pei Feixue and Shen Song waiting outside and quickly walked over.

Seeing that she was fine, Pei Feixue and Shen Song’s expressions softened. They were even more satisfied to see Ling Yu’s cultivation had improved.

Ah Chen soon learned about the events outside and was not surprised by the current outcome.

According to Sect rules, Jin Congshuang had been dealt with and was now at the Cliff of Reflection, where he was to stay for fifty years. The temperature there was extremely low, requiring one to endure the cold daily. If he were a regular cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, he would undoubtedly suffer greatly, and his foundation might even be affected upon returning.

However, given Jin Congshuang’s situation, it was estimated that he only appeared miserable on the surface, with little actual impact.

Upon returning to the Sect, Ah Chen went to see Zhuo Hong.

Unexpectedly, upon seeing her, the other remarked, "Now I’ve become a cripple like you, are you very happy?"

"I’m not a cripple. If you consider yourself one, that’s your problem." Ah Chen retorted unceremoniously, as if she would really tolerate such temperament from the other.

"The one who harmed you is Jin Congshuang; don’t vent your anger on me." Ah Chen turned to leave, then suddenly stopped, looked back, and added, "Actually, I am quite happy. What can you do about it?"

Zhuo Hong turned pale and was at a loss for words.

Her whole being was somewhat dazed. Yes, she was now even more of a waste than Pei Chen. The master would never treat her as he did Pei Chen. It was imaginable that her future would be rough.

Ah Chen also went to see Jin Congmo, who seemed more dejected than before but still handsome.

"I will take responsibility for taking care of Senior Sister Zhuo in the future," he said.

Ah Chen nodded lightly, showing no reaction.

Seeing this, Jin Congmo understood that Pei Chen had no feelings for him. Even though internally angry, he was powerless now. With his foundation now destroyed, his hopes for revenge lay with his sister. However, with his sister still being punished at the Cliff of Reflection, this delayed any plans for revenge.

For now, he could only endure.

Why did it come to this? Is Immortal Cultivation really this risky and uncontrollable?

Due to the surface relations, Ah Chen also visited Jin Congshuang at the Cliff of Reflection. His whole body was covered in a layer of frost, appearing much more emaciated than before.

"I accept the punishment."

"My brother and I have depended on each other since we were young. At the time, I thought I could save him, but I couldn’t. Such a good talent is now gone," Jin Congshuang said, eyes red and pitiful.

Ah Chen said a few comforting but useless words before leaving.

Finally, she went to Spiritual Beast Peak, where the Spiritual Beasts warmly greeted her, each one clean and eager to nuzzle against her.

Ah Chen fed all the Spiritual Beasts before finding Yan Zui fishing by the lake.

"Senior Sang Biao, I’m back."

Yan Zui’s eye twitched at the name Sang Biao, finding it endlessly tiresome.

However, Pei Chen seemed genuinely captivated by his culinary skills, as she had sent him a hundred thousand experience points daily for the past three months.

Knowing she was back, he prepared a whole fish feast to reward this walking bank of experience.

"Is there something good to eat today?" Ah Chen asked as she sat nearby, gazing at the lake.

"There is," Yan Zui replied.

Recently, there had been some interesting happenings within the Sect, and he had always been observant. He thought Qi Feng’s disciples were just as unfortunate as his own.

The subsequent time was peaceful, at least for Ah Chen’s life. She had not ventured into the Secret Realm of Myriad Miles Peak again and mostly didn’t leave for any training missions.

Whenever Sect disciples brought back Spiritual Beasts, she would forge a bond with them.

The Spiritual Beasts grew stronger under her care and feeding.

Disciples of the Sect, traveling the Cultivation World, continued having diverse exciting experiences.

Jin Congmo honored his former promise, dedicating decades to caring for Zhuo Hong. Zhuo Hong no longer showed the initial coldness and no longer resented Jin Congshuang for pushing her. However, this was not Jin Congmo’s doing, and the other’s talent was now ruined. Undoubtedly, no one blamed Jin Congmo. Even without Jin Congshuang’s push, it’s likely she would have been injured by the Demon Beasts anyway.

She even began thinking about how to spend the remainder of her time, seemingly resigning. If repairing a Spirit Root were so easy, then the Junior Sister, being the daughter of the Sect Master, would not be a failure even now.

Regarding Ah Chen’s talent as a Spirit Beast Master, it had never been demonstrated publicly. The Sect’s high-level officials also kept tight-lipped about it, as if it never existed.

However, Ah Chen’s talent in Alchemy was known to many, so no one found it strange that the Sect leaders treated her with kindness.

Learning about Ah Chen’s top-tier talent in Alchemy left Zhuo Hong feeling particularly bitter, as she was now even more worthless than a Foundation Establishment Stage failure and had lost all her previous arrogance, not daring to say anything.

Unless necessary, she never left her house. For decades, Jin Congmo had managed everything by her side, seemingly atoning for Jin Congshuang’s sins. People said it was a pity for him.

Even Zhuo Hong thought so, countless times wondering why it wasn’t Jin Congshuang’s talent that was destroyed instead. Despite him being Jin Congmo’s younger brother, she still couldn’t let go of the whole situation.

But she could separate the two siblings in her mind.

Nowadays, more than anyone, she hoped that her master and master-father could quickly find a way to repair the Junior Sister’s Spirit Root. Maybe then, she would have some hope too.

But... it wasn’t that simple.

"Let’s go down the mountain for a walk," Zhuo Hong said. Even though she had nearly given up internally, she also wanted to try her luck at the marketplace down the mountain, just in case.

Staying indoors wasn’t a solution, and going out could bring unexpected opportunities.

She knew Jin Congmo hadn’t given up, as he often went down the mountain.

At the mountain gate, Ah Chen met the two on their way down.

Zhuo Hong looked somewhat uncomfortable, while Jin Congmo greeted Ah Chen with his usual demeanor, looking calm and collected. By now, whether within or outside the Sect, anyone who had heard of Jin Congmo thought it was a great pity that his talent was thus destroyed.

"Junior Sister Pei, where are you headed?" Jin Congmo asked with a smile.

Ah Chen replied, "Just going to have a look at the marketplace down the mountain. Are Senior Brother Jin and Second Senior Sister doing the same?"

"Yes, Senior Sister Zhuo rarely wants to go down the mountain for a look," Jin Congmo said warmly at the mention of Zhuo Hong, full of acceptance and seemingly having let go of his former "interests" in Pei Chen.