My cultivation is too warm

Chapter 328 Nine Wonders, has never failed it.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Peak Master Jiu Miao asked with a smile when he saw Xu Mo's low spirits.

Xu Mo was silent for a moment, then replied in a low voice, "You should know that."

At this moment, the Nine Peaks Master looked like skin and bones, which reminded Xu Mo of what Deacon Fang looked like before he passed away.

He hadn't expected the Nine Wonders Peak Master to age so quickly.

How long has it been since?

Xu Mo felt very depressed.

The difference between ordinary people and those who cultivate themselves is felt so strongly at this moment.

Two years is just a short time for a practitioner to close their eyes. For many practitioners, this amount of time is not even enough to properly cultivate, and can only be considered as adjusting their breathing.

But for ordinary people, it can make someone who was originally quite healthy suddenly look so old.

The long years of cultivation have gradually faded Xu Mo's memories and emotions of his past as a mortal.

Even though he had often used the Soul Recall Technique to recall his past life's memories and what he had learned.

But all of this was simply used to recall knowledge from his past life; as for the emotions he once remembered, he had long since forgotten them.

It wasn't until he saw the Nine Wonders Peak Master growing old before his eyes that he suddenly awoke and recalled the bits and pieces of his time as a mortal.

And those worries and anxieties.

Isn't a mortal's life just about birth, aging, sickness, and death?

He understands this.

But he didn't want to.

Originally, we didn't need to worry about this. We could have lived our lives well all along.

How can you bear to lose something you already have?
However, the Nine Wonders Peak Master took it all in stride. A faint trace of reminiscence lingered in his eyes as he slowly said:

"I'm not trying to comfort or encourage you, nor am I trying to show you any enlightenment or world-weariness. I don't want to create a heartwarming scene or leave you with a beautiful memory for the future."

"Let me just say what's on my mind."

"I believe that a person cannot and should not be lucky forever."

“Since birth, I have always been the lucky one. My family is harmonious, and I am the pampered one at home. After joining the sect, I met a caring and considerate master who patiently taught me how to cultivate and how to be a person.”

"At Lingmiao Peak, although I am the senior brother, I am the one who is favored and cared for by everyone because of my poor aptitude."

“When everyone else was rushing to the battlefield, I was left behind to look after the family, and that’s how I survived. Time and time again, I have always been cared for and protected by everyone, and this time is no exception.”

"Everyone's traces have been erased, but I have been left behind."

After saying that, he looked at Xu Mo and smiled faintly, "If you had experienced what I have, you would understand how I feel right now."

"I feel really content and happy."

He then reached out and patted Xu Mo on the shoulder. "But this is just my feeling. As a junior whom I have personally witnessed grow up, you respect and love me, and you care about me. Seeing me like this, you will be sad and upset, and I understand."

"None of this matters. If I were in that situation, I would feel the same way."

"So just be sad, there's no need to hide it."

"However, as your elder, I need to tell you something: once you've had enough of being sad, pick yourself up and remember that life goes on."

"However, I'm not saying this to remind you of what you're carrying. In fact, I've never agreed with what you're carrying, and I've always believed that you shouldn't be carrying these things. I can't persuade you to give up, since you'll definitely think it's your responsibility."

"But I still hope that you can take these things in stride. If you can do it, then do it. Try your best. If you can't do it, don't blame yourself. You're not omnipotent."

“Your achievements are greater than mine. After all, I have always been the most clumsy senior brother of Lingmiao Peak. It is normal for everyone to surpass me.”

"However, no matter how great your achievements are, it cannot change the fact that you were once a disciple of my Lingmiao Peak, and I was your peak master." "So as your former peak master, I also have the right to say to you, child, do as you please, and let the rest go."

"We who cultivate ourselves should never force or make things difficult for ourselves, nor should we ever pursue results."

"What we should care about is the process of cultivating the Tao."

The Nine Peak Master said a lot. He seemed to understand his situation and was worried that if he didn't speak now, he would never have the chance to speak again.

Xu Mo listened attentively to what he said, but he neither agreed nor disagreed with the Nine Wonders Peak Master's description of his fortunate life.

Those who know the Nine Peaks Master's character understand what's going on.

As a kind-hearted person, he is basically blind to evil. Even if someone mocks or ridicules him, he will see it as genuine praise and thus perceive the other person as a good person.

In this way, those who had previously ridiculed him would feel embarrassed by his attitude, and their initial ridicule would gradually turn into genuine praise.

Therefore, such a kind-hearted person naturally has no bad people or bad memories in his mind.

He looked at the frail Peak Master Jiu Miao, who was sitting in a wheelchair, and after a moment of silence, said, "In that case, Peak Master, is there anything you wish to do?"

After he finished speaking, he added, "As a junior, it's only natural to want to fulfill the elder's last wish, isn't it?"

After a moment of silence, the Nine Peaks Master said, "Send Nuannuan to me. I have always felt sorry for her and owe her something."

"I won't stand on ceremony with you this time. I'm not able to move around easily right now. Could you please arrange for one of your disciples to push me around and take Nuannuan with you for a stroll these next few days?"

Xu Mo nodded in agreement, bowed respectfully to him, and then turned and left.

Afterwards, the Nine Wonders Peak Master sat in a wheelchair, holding Nuannuan in his arms, as two Worry-Free Peak disciples pushed him, beginning the final journey of his life.

Although Nuannuan has degenerated into an ordinary turkey, this cannot erase the bond between her and the Nine Wonders Peak Master.

It let the Nine Peak Master hold it without struggling, just quietly staying in his arms and watching the scenery along the way with him.

When the Nine Peaks Master was in poor health and coughing violently, it would jump up, stretch out its wings and gently pat his back. When he felt better, it would put its head into his arms and gently rub against him.

In the end, they came to a beach and watched the sunset together.

The Nine Peak Master and Nuannuan spent a night at the beach, and then watched the sunrise together.

As the morning sun rose from the sea, Peak Master Jiu Miao sat up excitedly, rubbed Nuan Nuan's head, and said in a strong voice:
"Haha, Nuannuan, this is exactly how I felt when I first met you."

"I was so happy back then!"

The sun rose and dispelled the darkness.

Just like when he met Nuannuan, the darkness in his heart was driven away.

It's such an exciting thing, I feel very satisfied and happy.

The early morning sunlight, carrying a hint of warmth, fell on the face of the Nine Wonders Peak Master and also on Nuannuan in his arms.

They all felt the chill in their bodies being gradually dispelled, and their whole bodies became warm and cozy.

Nuannuan nestled in the arms of Peak Master Jiu Miao, watching the sunrise, and also watching Jiu Miao slowly close his eyes.

In the Dharma-ending Age, animals cannot become spirits, so it became an ordinary turkey, losing all its memories.

But it clearly remembers the emotions it experienced during that time.

This is a very beautiful memory.

Nuannuan stretched out her wings and gently fanned the forehead of the Nine Wonders Peak Master, making his journey easier.

Jiu Miao has never failed it.

(End of this chapter)