mtl008 Chapter 62 Returning to the Cui Residence
Chapter 62 Returning to the Cui Residence
Now that the grand show has ended, it's time to hand over the task to Master Cui... cough cough, to inform him about the reconstruction of Wuxiang City and what has happened recently.
After Cui Yu returned home, Master Cui suddenly realized that he might not be able to beat his son. What should he do? (laughs)
Hmm, let's give him a copy of the new system's secret manual!
This thing is still a rare commodity. Even though some sects' shops are preparing to start selling it, given the printing speed of this era, it's hard to say when it will really become widespread. Only a few copies are circulating in the martial arts world.
The sooner you start practicing, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of the new system!
After several days of travel, the group finally returned to their starting point, the Cui residence.
Upon entering the house, Cui Yu noticed that her family seemed to be preparing to move.
"Father?" Young Master Cui exclaimed upon seeing this.
"Oh! Young Master is back!" It was the busy Butler Mo who answered him, explaining as he walked towards the group, "Master heard that the young city lord is rebuilding Wuxiang City, and has already led people to help."
"Ugh..." Cui Yu's lips twitched violently. His own father was really something else! He didn't even care about his son anymore? He was even more sycophantic than him...
Ahem! It's a good thing Master Cui isn't here, otherwise I would have given this unfilial son a good beating! What nonsense are you spouting? Your father is just fulfilling his duty as a guard! Wuxiang City failed in its duty back then, and now I'm just making amends! Don't try to guess your father's thoughts with your filthy mind! Your father's feelings for the young city lord are very pure! I have no improper intentions whatsoever!
The more I explain, the more complicated it gets.
Well, Master Cui is probably much older than Bai Muzhen, so he practically watched Bai Muzhen grow up. He really doesn't have any romantic feelings for her; it's just guilt towards Wuxiang City.
Although Master Cui is not at the Cui residence, there is another person who is currently there.
It was none other than Young Master Cui's master, Dian Cangyidao, Yuan Shang.
Finally, I got to meet this aloof uncle in public; he practically only existed in the background stories.
"Master, when did you arrive?" Cui Yu was quite respectful to Yuan Shang, after all, it was Yuan Shang who guided him to break through to the Grandmaster level, and he happily served tea and water.
The aloof and mature Yuan Shang glanced at his silly apprentice and leisurely complained, "I followed you all the way! I only arrived at the Cui residence a step ahead of you when we were almost home."
Cui Yu: "Master, you've been following us all the way?"
Feng Ling'er, Bai Yuxiu, and Li Muyang: "Ah? So you didn't know that Mr. Yuan Shang was with us?"
Well, after all this commotion, it turns out that only Young Master Cui didn't know that Yuan Shang was with them. If we don't count the pageboy Mo Yun, he's just a pageboy who hasn't cultivated!
As for why Yuan Shang followed Young Master Cui, it was because Master Cui had asked Yuan Shang to protect his foolish son. The reason for the covert protection was that Yuan Shang believed it was a normal training experience for Young Master Cui... although it didn't seem to have much effect.
She's still as silly as ever.
Young Master Cui (′-i_-｀) squatted in the corner and drew circles.
Yuan Shang is only at the Grandmaster level. Given the cultivation levels of the main characters, it's normal for them to notice his presence, or rather, it would be abnormal if they didn't!
Since he was Young Master Cui's master, Li Muyang casually gave him a new system manual. The uncle exchanged a few polite words and silently accepted it. He had seen the effects of this thing; Xiao Yi's victory over the Supreme Master at the peak of Grandmaster level was enough to prove its strength!
It would be a lie to say I'm not envious; who wouldn't want it? It's incredibly hard to find a copy in the martial arts world right now! Unfortunately, it's monopolized by the six major sects, so it won't circulate for a while.
Only Li Muyang didn't take this seriously and gave it away casually as a gift.
Of course, one copy was also given to both Butler Mo and Master Cui! Butler Mo carried the items on behalf of Master Cui.
The Cui family is preparing to move back to Wuxiang City.
It's true that Wuxiang City was destroyed, but the residents were forced to leave, the buildings were demolished, and it became a ruin. But the land is still there! This is the Bai family's land deed!
What does the destruction of Wuxiang City have to do with my land deed? This was issued by the imperial court!
This thing was actually lost for a while, and it was You Shuyun who found it again. I have to say, Xiao Youzi made a great contribution! He did something worthwhile in the Netherworld!
The reason for not rebuilding is that You Shuyun wants to wait until Wuxiang City has cleared its name before taking action. This way, it will be justified, and with Bai Muzhen and Bai Yue establishing their authority at the martial arts grand ceremony, Wuxiang City will be officially rebuilt! At that time, all the martial arts figures will have to come and offer their congratulations and visits!
After a day's rest at the Cui residence, the group decided to continue their journey.
However, Cui Yu took the initiative to leave with Yuan Shang. The young master felt that he would not get enough experience by following the group, and he did not want to be a burden! At the same time, he set off directly for Wuxiang City.
Li Muyang, Bai Yuxiu, and Feng Ling'er were going to return to the Bai family first. After being away for so long, Bai Yuxiu also wanted to go back and let her father know she was safe.
Before leaving, Young Master Cui kept reminding Li Muyang, "Brother Li! Protect Bai Yuxiu and Feng Ling'er! I'm rooting for you two~ Go for it~" (He grinned mischievously)
Li Muyang (￣ェ￣；): Why is this kid winking at me? Isn't protecting Bai Yuxiu and Feng Ling'er a must? Do you think I'd let them be bullied?
The group of people separated.
Watching the carriage carrying Li Muyang, Bai Yuxiu, and Feng Ling'er depart, Cui Yu stood at the entrance of the Cui residence, her eyes glazed over, lost in thought.
"What? You want to go with them? Go ahead," Yuan Shang muttered, chewing on a blade of grass. "What would you do with me? Or are you just going to give up like this? Let go?"
Cui Yu scratched his head sheepishly: "Am I to say that my feelings for Miss Bai are that obvious?"
Yuan Shang rolled his eyes: "You brat, do you know what your dad said to me? I'm too embarrassed to tell you the exact words! No one knows a son better than his father! Besides, the way you were looking at that girl was practically drooling! How cheesy! You're a man! I bet that young master Li noticed it all!"
Cui Yu shook her head with a wry smile: "Master, you don't understand."
Yuan Shang (???): "I don't understand? I... I really am a single dog! Damn it!"
“But to be honest, you really can’t compare to Li Muyang! He completely crushes you in every way!” Yuan Shang continued to tease, “If he hadn’t appeared, you might have had a chance.”
Cui Yu turned her head speechlessly and complained, "Master, how come I never knew you had a hobby of gossip?"
"Pfft! I'm just worried you'll get too attached and end up hurt!" Yuan Shang said, exasperated. "Let me tell you! The first move of the sword manual! First, slay the one you love! If you have no woman in your heart, your sword will naturally be divine!"
“No wonder you’re still single, Master,” Cui Yu blurted out. “Even my father’s son is already as old as me! And my father still calls you his elder brother.”
Yuan Shang?(`?′)?: "You brat! You want another beating? Where did you learn that talking style from?"
"Brother Li, indeed, Brother Li was right, roasting people is a delightful thing! Especially when the other person is on their guard!" Cui Yu seemed to have improved a lot, chuckling softly as she let out a long sigh:
"Sigh... To be honest, Master, I did have some feelings for Miss Bai at first, but it was just liking for the opposite sex, right? But now it's really over. Is this a formal way of letting go?"
"It's not because Brother Li is here, but because I... I feel I'm not good enough for Miss Bai! Their talents are destined to be at the pinnacle of the martial arts world, while I'm far behind! If it were just the difference between the Mahayana and Grandmaster realms, I would be confident in catching up, but the truth is the difference between the Mahayana and the Longevity realms!"
The reason Cui Yu suddenly realized the gap between himself and Bai Yuxiu was because of Li Muyang's evaluation of Bai Yuxiu: she was destined to break through to the Longevity Realm! Including Feng Ling'er!
As for himself? Need I say more?
As for facing Young Master Cui... Li Muyang didn't want to discourage him, so he changed the subject and didn't say it outright. He said that in this life, being able to break through to the pinnacle with his help was already the limit of his talent!
This was already a sign that Li Muyang thought highly of Cui Yu, because his master Yuan Shang's evaluation of Cui Yu was: "Grandmaster is possible, but reaching the pinnacle is out of the question!"
Yuan Shang himself was only at the Grandmaster level, so he could naturally understand the huge gap between Grandmaster and Supreme! This was no longer a gap that could be bridged by ordinary martial arts talent and hard work; it was a mysterious and inexplicable fate.
Even reaching the highest level is difficult for Cui Yulian, let alone the Longevity Realm.
In addition, Cui Yu also cherished the friendship among the group and admired Li Muyang very much. He did not want his own desires to affect the relationship between them, so he decided to let go on his own initiative... Perhaps, he never really held on to it in the first place?
All we can say is that Mr. Cui's first love ended before it even began; it was nothing more than a brief, unrequited love.
Seeing his disciple's open-mindedness, Yuan Shang patted Cui Yu on the shoulder earnestly, "You've grown up! You've learned to let go! You're better than your father! You're unwilling to let go, and you're still stubbornly refusing to admit it!"
"Don't worry! Come on! If you're in a bad mood, then encourage yourself by swinging your sword ten thousand times today!" Yuan Shang said, drawing his sword.
"...Master, can't you just let me go today?" Cui Yu said, "Why are my eyes always filled with tears? Because my master loves me so deeply!"
Now I understand why Yuan Shang is single! It would be strange if he could find a partner!
The hellish ordeal is about to begin again! I should have just left with Brother Li and the others! Brother Li, I miss you all!
"Achoo!" Li Muyang rubbed his nose. "Who's thinking of me?"
"Could it be Young Master Cui?" Feng Ling'er joked with a playful smile, unaware that she had guessed correctly.
Bai Yuxiu covered her mouth and chuckled, "How could that be? We've only been apart for a few minutes. Even if Young Master Cui missed us, it wouldn't be this quick, would it?"
"That's hard to say..." Feng Ling'er glanced leisurely at her silly sister. Among the group, only Bai Yuxiu, the person involved, didn't realize that Young Master Cui had feelings for her.
But what Feng Ling'er admired most was Li Muyang's unwavering composure!
The world of martial arts is not just about human relationships and worldly affairs, but also about love, hate, and grudges!