SWNOVELXO Chapter 254: He Has Attachments! (Happy New Year)_2
Talking about the disciples on the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield, Li Qingzhou noticeably felt much better.
While telling Chen Yi about the achievements of Zhan Hongxiu and Lv Cheng, he also introduced some observations about Taizhou Mountain.
But he only talked about the good side, not mentioning a word about the many sacrifices made by great powers of the Human Race recently.
He didn't even mention the incident of being attacked by the Great Demon King of the Demon Court while returning to the Tianyuan Continent.
Chen Yi was aware but pretended not to know, as he did not want to expose the existence of "Xunwang Heaven" for now.
"What about Senior Sister Ning? How is she adapting to the environment there?"
Li Qingzhou nodded and looked at him, saying: "Among the disciples, your Senior Sister Ning is the most worry-free for me."
"Red Sleeve Swordsmanship has advanced rapidly, but her nature lacks steadiness, too whimsical and often does things out of the ordinary."
Chen Yi thought about the first time he sparred with Zhan Hongxiu and nodded in agreement.
"The eldest sister is unmatched, indeed unconventional."
Li Qingzhou was just joking and wasn't truly displeased with Zhan Hongxiu, so he continued:
"As for your second senior brother, he is carefree and straightforward, but he isn't focused enough on Sword Dao, thus his cultivation breakthrough is slow."
"Then there's Changle, if it weren't for the burden of his past life memories, perhaps his Sword Dao would have progressed already, but now that he has awakened, I am not discontent."
At this point, Li Qingzhou paused, turned his head to look at Chen Yi and said: "The person I am most worried about is you."
"Me?"
Chen Yi pointed at himself, saying with a wry smile: "Master, aren't I the most diligent and hardworking disciple?"
Li Qingzhou shook his head and said: "I'm not referring to your Sword Dao. In the aspect of Sword Dao, you have already walked your own path, and there is nothing for me to teach you."
"What I'm concerned about is your mindset."
Chen Yi was momentarily stunned, mindset...
Before he could speak, Li Qingzhou continued: "Your Sword Dao is heavy on slaughter; strong it may be, but killing is just killing, and too much of it will turn the heart cold."
"Both on the Tianyuan Continent and Taizhou Mountain, there are practitioners of the Slaughter Sword Dao, and now many of them have an awe-inspiring killing intent toward others and themselves."
Chen Yi had an epiphany but held his tongue.
In fact, he had long thought about this issue.
But unlike those people, he has his attachments!
Lin Xueru, Chen Taiping, Xia Wanwan, and Flower Fairy Xiao Xuanzhen are his attachments, just like Chen Yuan, whose Affectionate Blade turns from ruthless to sentimental because of Senior Sister Ling Yinrong.
His Slaughter Sword Dao is also like this—it harms foes while better protecting him and those around him.
Moreover, now that Chen Yi has a second Divine Power Skill, the mutual influence of Divine Will has invisibly reduced his killing intent considerably.
"Master is correct, the disciple will remember."
Seeing his earnest expression, Li Qingzhou did not elaborate further: "Now, I can rest assured."
"Later, discuss with the Great Master about letting you go, whilst I follow what you previously suggested, staying at the Marquis Mansion to protect Hua Youxiang and others."
Chen Yi nodded: "'Pure Heaven' will be entrusted to the disciple."
He understood Li Qingzhou's predicament, much like Lou Yuchun and others on Wuliang Mountain, they could only take hits passively when facing a Divine Power Realm expert who could fully deploy their skills, resisting would only end disastrously.
Just then, the door of a wooden house not far away opened, and Flower Fairy leisurely walked out, her stunning face brightening upon seeing the silhouette alongside Li Qingzhou.
"Senior Brother, you have come out of seclusion."
Before Chen Yi could respond with a smile, Hua Youxiang, who also lived in the wooden house with the Fairy, ran out clamoring, wearing only clothes with unkempt hair, shouting:
"Senior Brother is out? Where? Where... Senior Brother! Second Flower missed you!"
Seeing the smiling Chen Yi, Hua Youxiang flashed over immediately, pulling his hand and chattering.
"Senior Brother, you stayed in seclusion way too long this time. I thought you'd come out only before the festival. But oh, you missed quite a show, want to know?"
Flower Fairy quickly pulled her away, scolding: "Youxiang, Junior Master Li is still here."
"Sister, don't worry, Master dotes on me the most." Second Flower chuckled at Li Qingzhou, then continued sticking to Chen Yi, recounting the big event from last night.
Chen Yi laughed silently, pretending to be unaware: "That Third Master was actually slain by the Great Master?"
"Yes, yes, the Great Master is so powerful. Master said he cultivates some Four Saints Path, and in just a few words, he turned the Third Master into a waste."
"Really?"
That was something Chen Yi hadn't known.
Previously in the Heavenly Prison, he only knew the Great Master and the Third Master had a confrontation, and "Pure Heaven" had people coming, but he didn't see clearly the Great Master's methods.
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It seems now that the great master who has been hidden on the Tianyuan Continent for centuries indeed has extraordinary qualities.
Not long after, Lin Xueru and Xiao Xuanzhen came out of the wooden house upon hearing the noise.
The little girl was more straightforward than the others, directly throwing herself into Chen Yi's embrace and saying playfully:
"Brother Yi."
"Sorry for worrying you."
Chen Yi patted her shoulder, but his eyes met Li Qingzhou's in an unspoken understanding.
—With these people around, his temperament won't be a problem.
"I know you're cultivating," Lin Xueru replied playfully and, noticing everyone's gaze, she blushed slightly and released her hold, saying:
"Senior Sister Xiao also misses Brother Yi..."
"..." Xiao Xuanzhen gave her a glare and said in a teasing tone, "What's the benefit if I miss him, Junior Sister Xue Ru?"
Lin Xueru stuck out her tongue, "Then it's Immortal Sister who's thinking of Brother Yi."
"N-no way..." Hua Xianzi blushed.
Hua Youxiang noticed her expression, rolled her eyes and said, "Sis, your face is red, aren't you going to admit it?"
"But it's reasonable to miss Senior Brother. Senior Brother has such high cultivation, good family background, handsome appearance, he's a top prodigy on Tianyuan Continent, and..."
Bam!
Seeing her endless praises, Chen Yi couldn't help flicking her forehead with his finger.
"Ouch, Senior Brother, why did you hit me? I was praising you."
"There are no outsiders here. Who here doesn't know what you're saying?" Chen Yi said, raising his head.
"..."
Lin Xueru immediately burst into laughter, Hua Xianzi also smiled, even the one who got flicked looked at Chen Yi with an expression that seemed to say "you're saying it yourself."
Only Xiao Xuanzhen pooh-poohed, saying, "Thick-skinned!"
Chen Yi glanced at her, then raised his head and said, "Aren't I? Standing before you now is the Wei Dynasty Heroic Marquis, why not kneel for a salute?"
Xiao Xuanzhen fumed, "You're asking for it!"
"Want to duel with the Marquis? Haha, forgive me, Senior Sister Xiao, your cultivation is not enough now."
Hearing this, Xiao Xuanzhen's charming face turned red, she stamped her foot and said, "You, just wait!"
"Wait, I will..."
Li Qingzhou watched these prodigies of the Grand Void Sect bickering, and his worries about Chen Yi lessened considerably.
Sword Dao Divine Intent can affect the temperament of a Sword Cultivator, but it depends on the situation. Chen Yi now shouldn't become a cold, indifferent slaughterer.
At least before anything happens to Lin Xueru and the others, he won't...
Li Qingzhou sighed inwardly and silently stepped into Chunhe Garden, leaving both time and space to Chen Yi and the others.
Not far away, seeing Chen Yi appear, the Chen Family also let out a sigh of relief.
Chen Taixing stroked his big beard, and said with satisfaction, "With the Heroic Marquis out, even the biggest events can't affect our Marquis Mansion."
Chen Lide and Chen Lixin nodded but, recalling what happened last night, exchanged looks and said:
"Today's Imperial Court is likely to be lively, how about... letting Yi Er go to face the Holy Emperor?"
"It's possible, during the previous Imperial bestowment, Yi Er was in retreat and hasn't gone to the Imperial City to face the Holy Emperor to express gratitude."
As they spoke, they looked at Chen Taixing with silent smiles.
Chen Taixing shivered under their gaze, "Uncles, don't look at me like that, this nephew dares not make decisions for the Heroic Marquis."
"Who's asking you to decide?" Chen Lixin glared at him and said, "Later when Yi Er has finished catching up with Xue Ru, you go remind him..."
Before Chen Taixing could respond, Chen Yi, who was bantering with Xiao Xuanzhen over there, heard their voice and turned around to interject:
"Second Uncle, Third Uncle, I'll go with you to the Imperial City later."
Having been in Kyoto Prefecture for so long, he indeed should make a trip to the Imperial City.
Expressing gratitude is secondary, the main thing is the "Pure Heaven" matter also needs discussing with several people in the Imperial City.
"It's getting late, let's get ready to go now."
PS: Wishing all the great masters a Happy New Year and a happy new year.
Wishing all the great masters achieve what they wish in the new year, soar to success, and have all their wishes come true, don't forget about Lao Ba by then, hehe.