Grandpa, times have changed.

Xu Xing's statement that Bie Xuening had a better chance than him was not a lie.

However, Wu Shi remained unmoved by Xu Xing's heartfelt words.

"Go home and rest early, and get up early tomorrow."

After saying that, he turned and walked back into the bamboo house.

Xu Xing finally couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed to the ground, gazing at the night sky.

He was exhausted and weak all over, and his eyes were somewhat unfocused.

He's not stupid.

After spending the past two years together, he has come to understand his master's obsession with certain things and the reason why his master values ​​him so much.

but……

"Master, you really made the wrong choice..."

"I am lazy, cowardly, pleasure-seeking, and always swayed by my emotions, often acting impulsively."

"I'll slack off on hard things, and I'll run away from painful things..."

Xu Xingru murmured softly.

Besides being too tired and unable to continue, he was also very worried.

After all, he knew from the beginning that he couldn't live up to his master's expectations.

At the same time, I am also very clear that when faced with certain choices in the future, I am very likely to run away.

Given this, instead of making the wrong choice now, why not choose someone who can truly deliver from the start?

Who is more qualified than him?

The moonlight was lonely.

A gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo grove, creating a soft, whispering sound as the bamboo leaves intertwined.

Chi Jiuyu squatted down next to Xu Xing.

Looking at his uncle lying motionless on the ground, he felt a strange pang of sadness for some reason.

Honestly, she couldn't have imagined it if she hadn't witnessed it with her own eyes.

It's unbelievable that my invincible uncle, who seemed to guarantee that there would be no problems as long as he was around, had such a side to him.

"Why did you choose me...?"

His tone was full of exhaustion.

"But Grandmaster didn't make the wrong choice, Uncle-Master..."

Chi Jiuyu said softly.

Meanwhile, inside the bamboo house.

Wu Shi sat upright on the bed, his expression somewhat complicated.

As a cultivator at the Condensation Realm, he naturally heard what Xiao Xing said.

It's undeniable that I've been a bit too strict with him these past two years...

"Let's take them out for a walk," Wu Shi sighed.

He had actually decided a long time ago to take the two of them out so they could meet their old friends who had escaped with him.

However, the research on methods for processing the Moon Crown Bamboo has been ongoing, and the creation of the True Fire Method requires considerable time to perfect, which is why it has been postponed again and again.

We've just collected quite a bit of the essence of the Moon Crown Bamboo, so let's take them to see Shijiu and Sanshi.

I heard that Shijiu and Sanshi have two more children, both of whom are very talented.

Let Xiao Xing and Xue Ning get to know each other; it'll be a good way for them to relax.

Hopefully, this time, it will change Xiao Xing's mindset.

……

……

The next morning.

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

The bamboo forest was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see clearly.

Inside the bamboo house, Bie Xuening got up early as usual, woke up Xu Xing, and planned to practice swordsmanship with him.

Xu Xing looked distressed and reluctant, but he still got up.

However, as soon as they stepped out of the bamboo house, the two saw the package placed to the side, and Wu Shi standing in front of the bamboo house, holding a cluster of pale golden flames in his palm.

Even from a great distance, you could feel the terrifying temperature.

Xu Xing, who was still a little dazed, was instantly awakened.

"Master?"

But then Wu Shi closed his hands, and the cluster of pale golden flames disappeared.

He looked at the two of them.

"No training today."

Ok?
Not practicing anymore?!

Xu Xing immediately perked up.

"Pack your things, we're going on a long trip to see some of my friends."

Master's friend?
"Yes, Master. Is there anything else you need to bring? This disciple will prepare it right away!"

No need to practice swordsmanship, you can go anywhere!

"..."

This time I'm happy.

Wu Shi was somewhat helpless.

"Xiao Xing, go and fetch five bottles of ordinary spirit bamboo essence and three bottles of moon crown bamboo essence."

Since I'm going to see an old friend, I should bring a gift.

"Xue Ning, go and fetch nine portions of the prepared Spirit Nourishing Grass." Spirit Nourishing Grass is the main ingredient in the medicinal liquid that was initially fed to Xu Xing.

It can restore physical strength and nourish the body.

However, fresh *Nourishing Spirit Grass* is poisonous and must be processed before use.

"Yes." x2
Xu Xing was clean and tidy, and soon returned to the house with Bie Xuening.

When he came out again, he had three jade bottles made from hollowed-out unknown jade stones, and five bamboo tubes in his hands.

Bie Xuening was carrying a small cloth bag.

"Master, what kind of people are your friends?" Bie Xuening asked curiously.

"Don't worry, they're easy to get along with." After a pause, Wu Shi continued to explain, "By the way, they also have two children, who should be about the same age as your junior brother. You can get to know each other then."

If I remember correctly.

San Shi and Shi Jiu's children, I think they are named 'Hong' and 'Yuan'?

"Oh." Bie Xuening nodded.

Then, holding the sword, she put on a stern face.

According to her junior brother, she should be a sword cultivator, the kind who will become a 'sword immortal' in the future.

My junior brother once said that sword immortals are either aloof or dashing.

So dashing...

She didn't know what to do, but she could become a cold and aloof sword immortal!
"..."

Xu Xing twitched the corners of his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

Wu Shi, after confirming that he had brought everything.

"Let's go, let's set off."

……

……

High up.

Chi Jiuyu stood suspended in mid-air, watching the three figures leave.

When I looked up and gazed into the distance again, the insurmountable fog that had enveloped us had vanished.

The primitive and wild landscape unfolded before her eyes little by little.

"A friend of my master..."

There are also two children who are about the same age as my uncle.

emm...

Could it be that next up will be Senior Yuanjun and Senior Hongzun?
If that's the case...

So Master and Uncle-Master knew Senior Yuanjun and Senior Hongzun so long ago!

When did my uncle, the Demon Ancestor, and the Spirit Ancestor meet?
As Chi Jiuyu flew after him, he pondered in his heart.

That said, Master is really adorable now, and his personality is so fun!

Oh, the ravages of time...

Ultimately, it turned her into an old woman who was easily angered and had a bad temper.

Chi Jiuyu was deeply moved.

I'm complaining right now.

"Fun and interesting."

A familiar voice suddenly rang in her heart, startling Chi Jiuyu so much that she almost fell from the sky.

"Emperor Meizu... Senior?"

"It's me, it's me."

Chi Jiuyu: "..."

It really is.

"Didn't you say the past was chaotic? Senior, how come you..."

"Thanks to you, this chaotic 'past' has been sorted out," Meizu explained.

These chosen prodigies of the present world, their very existence can untangle the chaotic past.

Having stayed at this point in time for so long, Chi Jiuyu has naturally sorted things out completely.

Furthermore, now that Gu has completely perished, if True Immortals wished, time could not flow in a one-way manner in their eyes.

In other words, as long as it's not a chaotic time, they can directly focus their attention on us.

"Then what I just did...!" Chi Jiuyu was startled.

She was just complaining about her master!

"It's alright, it's alright. Sword Master isn't good at these things. I've already kept it from her for you."

Call ~
Chi Jiuyu breathed a sigh of relief.

That's good.

"But you must work hard too."

Meizu spoke gently, but it sent chills down Chi Jiuyu's spine.

"Otherwise, I'll complain to the Sword Master."

"Don't worry, senior, we'll definitely keep a close eye on things!"

If my master finds out what I just complained about, I'm afraid I'll be hung up again.

In fact, the enraged master might even initiate the second stage—

Treat her like a spinning top and whip her.

"We're not the kind of people who take money and then don't do the job!"

"Okay, good luck!" (End of Chapter)