Chapter 20

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Chapter 20

"It’s late, go rest now."

There is not so much concern between cultivators about men and women, but it is not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room late at night.

Yu Jiu said, "But senior martial sister, I can’t sleep."

Yun Chuyou cleared her throat and advised seriously, "If you can’t sleep, then meditate, it can also improve your skills. Look at your father’s attitude, he was unkind before, but when I showed a little pressure, he became obedient right away. When you rely on others, they may leave you; only your own skills can be trusted the most!"

Yu Jiu didn’t want to sleep; she still wanted to rest. At night, emotions can be easily affected; after a good sleep, looking at the bright sunshine in the morning, everything will be better.

Yun Chuyou firmly urged him, "Alright, stop overthinking, clear your mind and meditate."

Yu Jiu gave a resentful glance at the cold-hearted Elder Martial Sister and reluctantly left.

The door creaked open and then Yu Jiu closed it again. Looking at the shadow reflected on the window, Yun Chuyou flicked her finger, and the light in the room went out.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

It was the sound of knocking again. Why was this child so annoying? Yun Chuyou took a soft breath and pretended to be asleep.

"Elder Martial Sister." The voice was timid and gentle, sweet with a hint of charm. It was a girl’s voice.

Maybe it was because the younger martial sister was the most obedient and in a healthy state of mind, Yun Chuyou was always the most forgiving towards her. She sat up again, and the candlelight was suddenly lit once more.

"Come in and push the door."

Yun Chuyou didn’t get up. She leaned back on the bed and yawned lazily. She felt a bit sleepy, not because her body was tired, but because she thought it was time to sleep.

"Senior Martial Sister, am I bothering you?"

Although she said she was bothering her, Zhong Wei didn’t even move her feet, clearly not wanting to leave.

Among the three, Meng He was usually reckless and not very sensitive. After returning to his room, he sprawled out and fell fast asleep, not caring about the bed and completely unaware of what was happening outside.

People without worries often live more comfortably, unlike Zhong Wei. Even though Yun Chuyou added a silence charm to protect their privacy during their chat, Zhong Wei still heard the sounds of Yu Jiu opening and closing the door.

Zhong Wei felt a bit uncomfortable in the stranger’s territory, with her mind filled with chaotic thoughts, and she found it even harder to sleep at night. After hearing some noises, she kept wondering what Yu Jiu and Elder Martial Sister had talked about. So when Yu Jiu left the room next door, she couldn’t wait to knock on Yun Chuyou’s door.

Yun Chuyou said, "Now that you’re here, come sit on the bed."

They were all sweet and gentle girls, and no one should dislike anyone else. Yun Chuyou moved over on the bed to make space for Zhong Wei, who immediately brightened up with a radiant smile, took just one step instead of three, and quickly occupied the spot left for her by Elder Martial Sister.

Zhong Wei asked, "What did Martial Brother Yu Jiu come to talk to Senior Martial Sister about just now?"

Yun Chuyou shook her head. "It was some of his private matters. If you’re interested, you can ask him."

She was always a good listener. If someone shared their past with her, she wouldn’t spread it around unless they clearly told her she could.

Zhong Wei wasn’t very interested in Yu Jiu. Hearing this, she obediently said, "Then I won’t ask."

To show that she was not the kind of person who liked to pry into others’ privacy, Zhong Wei said, "I just feel that the Yu family master looks at me in a strange way, as if he knows me. To be precise, he seems to be looking at others through me."

This led her to explain her curiosity, "I thought that since Second Master Brother is from the Yu family, maybe he knows something."

"Martial Brother Yu Jiu, you have been away from home for many years, how would you know these things?" Yun Chuyou changed the subject, "Younger martial sister, don’t think too much. If you are tired, you can rest first. We will use the Transmission Symbol to go to Lianyun Mountain tomorrow to help you find your family. The location may not be very precise, but it should not be too far off."

The teleportation array is only available in the Imperial Capital, as building such a large teleportation array requires very expensive materials, and smaller places cannot afford the costs of maintaining it.

This place is several hundred miles away from where the Immortal Ascending Platform was located in Lianyun Mountain. The spirit energy in the Mortal World is thin, and the consumed spirit energy cannot be drawn from the air; it has to be supplied by spirit stones. Considering the distance between the two places, Yun Chuyou thought that the Transmission Symbol would be more discreet.

While saying this, Yun Chuyou’s pupils shrank. She had just noticed that Zhong Wei’s Evil Value, which had been hovering around ten points, had now broken through to a recent peak of thirty points, and there was a vague trend toward reaching forty or fifty points.

The child has grown up, and she could not guess what Zhong Wei was thinking. Testing the waters, she said, "Are you worried about not finding your family? Don’t worry, if we get to the place and can’t find them, we can use a blood connection spell to help you locate them."

Ten years is neither too long nor too short; for mortals, it is a time that can bring great change. Fortunately, they are cultivators, so it doesn’t matter if they forget the past; they can still use magic.

Zhong Wei sat cross-legged on the bed, curling up her legs and hugging herself tightly.

She weakly said, "I’m sorry, senior martial sister."

Yun Chuyou was surprised, "Why are you saying sorry for no reason?" She thought for a moment; Zhong Wei must not have done anything wrong to her. Could it be that the younger martial sister secretly did something bad behind her back?

"I said I didn’t remember the past, but actually, I remember everything. I lied to you."

Unlike those little beggars who ended up on the streets because they had no parents, Zhong Wei originally had parents. She just wished she didn’t, so after joining the sect, she pretended she had forgotten everything.

So that was the reason. Yun Chuyou thought she had done something really serious and felt relieved, "It’s okay. If you don’t want to talk about it, you don’t have to. Everyone has their own secrets."

She was the same way; her past and the stories in the books would always be secrets buried deep within Yun Chuyou, including the special powers of the sect she belonged to.

Yun Chuyou gave examples of others, "Not only me, but also Master and your two senior brothers have their own secrets. Even close lovers should have their own private space."

Perhaps because Yun Chuyou was so natural, Zhong Wei’s troubled heart suddenly quieted down. She had been tossing and turning, thinking all sorts of confusing things. How could Elder Martial Sister look down on her just because of a bad past?

She bit her lip, her soft pink lips almost bleeding from the pressure of her teeth. After a while, Zhong Wei couldn’t help but say, "I’m not like Martial Brother Yu Jiu. He comes from a noble family and is highly valued; I am just the daughter of a minor official."

Zhong Wei said, "Actually, I am not from Lianyun Mountain, I am from the Imperial Capital. My biological father is the heir of a marquis, and my mother was just a dancer sent by a merchant, with a lowly status…"

Her biological mother had a humble background, and sadly, she was of a weak character. After having her daughter, she was abandoned and forgotten by her charming father. Later, that woman died when Zhong Wei was five years old.

The heir’s wife was naturally jealous and equally despised all of her husband’s concubines and side women, and she could not stand the illegitimate daughters and sons. Losing her mother at such a young age made Zhong Wei’s life even more miserable.

If that were all, it would be fine. She did not know what she had done wrong. On her eighth birthday, the mistress sent delicious snacks to her yard and prepared new clothes for her. Then everything went dark, and she realized she had been sold, sent far away from the capital city.

On the way, she heard the traffickers say she was a good catch and that they intended to sell her to a brothel. Zhong Wei was very afraid, but fortunately, she was lucky. Their carriage was attacked by robbers, and all the guards were killed. She took this chance to escape.

Zhong Wei was afraid of being sold again if she returned, so she dared not go back. She walked in the opposite direction of the capital, disguising herself as a dirty little beggar.

Later, she arrived in the city where the main character, Song Baozhu, lived, just in time to see various sects recruiting new members. She found a way to reach the Immortal Ascending Platform to seek her fortune. Thankfully, heaven listened to her, and she actually had a Spiritual Root, entering a very good sect.

"Silly girl," Yun Chuyou pulled the little girl, who was surrounded by black mist, into her arms. "Everything is over; we must look forward."

Zhong Wei’s sadness was suddenly interrupted, and her face turned slightly red. She sniffed, and Elder Martial Sister smelled so nice; her embrace was soft and warm.

"You have forgotten why we came down the mountain this time. We came here to end our past ties. I don’t want you to just swallow your anger and generously forgive them. Don’t worry about worldly chains. If you have a grievance, you should get justice. If you have an enemy, you should take revenge. We don’t need to suffer from that."

Yun Chuyou will not advise the victims to be generous; she only reminds them to pay attention to the right measure when seeking revenge, to strike accurately, and not to harm the innocent.

"Elder Martial Sister." Zhong Wei’s eyes were slightly red, her nose felt a bit sore, and her voice sounded as if she had been crying. Only children who are cared for want to cry; when no one cares, not a single tear will fall.

Yun Chuyou gently patted Zhong Wei’s back, "No matter what has happened before, remember that Qingxu Sect will always be your support. You should be confident. Learn more from your Martial Brother Meng He and be a proud person."

The younger martial sister has always been sensitive and lacking in confidence; if only Meng He could share some of his confidence with Zhong Wei.

Zhong Wei shyly said, "I’m sorry for making Elder Martial Sister worry."

Yun Chuyou pulled out a handful of candy from her storage ring and stuffed it into Zhong Wei’s hands, "Who doesn’t have a moment of unhappiness? Eat some candy, have a good sleep, and tomorrow we will go find them to settle the score."

"Can I stay and sleep with Elder Martial Sister?" Zhong Wei had clearly learned from Yu Jiu’s essence and evolved on her own. While boys and girls shouldn’t be too close, it’s perfectly normal and natural for girls to be close and sleep together.

Yun Chuyou opened her mouth, "Sure, but there are no pillows here. Why don’t you go back and get one from next door?"

She was not used to sleeping with others, but to comfort her younger martial sister, she didn’t say anything to send her back. After all, it was just for one night, so she decided to make do.

"No need," Zhong Wei quickly took out a pillow and blanket from her storage bag, clearly she was prepared in advance.

Yun Chuyou lay flat on the bed with her arms crossed. She always felt something was off; younger martial sister Zhong Wei was not weak at all. How could someone truly weak survive so fiercely?

In the original story, although the villainous female character had a twisted personality and was infatuated with the male lead, she, like Meng He, was an aggressive admirer. Many of the tragic pasts she heard from Zhong Wei might have been exaggerated.

But today’s conversation made the younger martial sister’s favorability rating go up by ten points, and her Evil Value dropped back to ten points, which was very comforting.

However, the bright sun emoji above the other person’s head, which represented happiness, was a bit dazzling. It was so bright that it affected her sleep quality.

Never mind, she chose to close her eyes, giving up on thinking. It was not the right time to use her brain at night; even if something big happened, everything could wait until tomorrow.