Climbing to immortality step by step

Chapter 128 Ceremony

Together?

Master Yanhuo almost stumbled but quickly steadied himself. As a seasoned Golden Core cultivator, having weathered countless storms, he laughed, "Que'er, that won't do. You haven't mastered the art of tea cultivation yet."

He had already thought of a way to strike at the root of the problem. "Even if you want to learn from Brother Liu how to grow crops, we should invite him to Linghua Sect for guidance. Nephew Liu, would you be willing?"

As long as Liu Suiyun lusted after Shen Que'er's beauty and was willing to come to Linghua Sect, Yanhuo planned to shut the doors, trapping him like a dog and forcing his hand. This would ensure Shenxiao Mountain and Chonghua Peak ended up empty-handed.

Little did Liu Suiyun know about Master Yanhuo's scheming. He only thought about getting through the current situation, saying, "Willing? Of course, I'm willing!"

"Then it's settled!" Yanhuo responded, "After I teach Que'er the methods of tea cultivation, Nephew Liu must come to Linghua Mountain to guide her further. We can compete and learn from each other while we're at it."

"Good, good!" Liu Suiyun had nothing else to say, as this seemed like the best outcome for now. "I'll leave everything to Senior Yanhuo!"

"Que'er!" Master Yanhuo scolded. "Get off your Brother Liu!"

At this moment, Shen Que'er had awkwardly thrown herself onto Liu Suiyun. Although playful by nature, she felt a bit embarrassed at Master Yanhuo's reprimand and hurried back to his side. Shen Yaqin helped Liu Suiyun up and said, "When the time comes, I hope Master Yanhuo and Que'er will show mercy."

"Of course!" Yanhuo replied. "Unlike the Tianhong Sect, we Linghua and Shenxiao are practically family. Since everything is settled, I'll take my leave with Que'er now!"

Realizing that Shen Que'er was deeply poisoned and unsure how far her relationship with Liu Suiyun had progressed, Yanhuo decided to take her back to detoxify her immediately. He also needed to give her a warning—just in case things went too far, and her belly began to swell, turning all their plans into nothing.

"They're finally gone..."

Seeing Shen Que'er wave shyly at him before disappearing at the staircase, Liu Suiyun breathed a sigh of relief. He had managed to get through today, but as the wind carried Que'er's voice, he heard her say, "See you tomorrow, Brother Liu!"

"Heavens... If we really meet tomorrow, how will I handle it?" Liu Suiyun thought. "I'd better study through the night—it's my only chance to cram."

Just as he was contemplating this, he heard Chu Nanhua's calm voice from the main hall. "Suiyun."

"Disciple here!"

Liu Suiyun was about to kneel when Chu Nanhua said, "No need to kneel. Your martial mother was quite harsh—should your master intervene?"

Liu Suiyun was startled. His martial mother's hidden techniques, which she had placed in his palm, had even gone unnoticed by his master, who was a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator! Yet he didn't dare make his master lose face. "Rest assured, Master. Your disciple is well-versed in handling minor injuries. I'll be fully recovered after one night!"

"Very well," Chu Nanhua said. "Go get some rest. I still need to speak with your martial mother."

Shen Yaqin also smiled and added, "Yes, go rest early and don't stay up too late!"

Liu Suiyun could only smile wryly. His martial mother had known him for just over a month, yet she seemed to understand him as though they had been lifelong companions, knowing that he would definitely cram before the upcoming challenge.