Chapter 43: Watching Someone Show Off in Silence

(1/3)

“Young master, I heard some news today. That young lord from the Chu family who was injured by the Seventh Young Master—he’s gone to the Tianyuan Sect as well. Do you think he’s gone there for revenge? But the Tianyuan Sect is under the Ji family’s control. If he goes there, he’ll probably only end up suffering.”

Xuanyuan Ji paused in his movements and looked up at Wuyan. “Chu Yu has gone to the Tianyuan Sect?”

“Yes, I heard about it this morning at the teahouse,” Wuyan nodded.

In the Tianyuan Sect, afternoons were free time, but everyone seemed busy. Only Ji Yin wandered about, idle and with nothing to do.

Ji Yin played with the jade pendant in her hand as she stepped out of the main hall, just as a familiar figure appeared before her.

Chu Yu?! How could he possibly be here?

Chu Shenghong had gone out of his way to ask Beiming Yu to keep Chu Yu away from the Tianyuan Sect, yet now he’d suddenly sent him here? Still, life at the Tianyuan Sect had been rather dull lately—Chu Yu’s arrival would surely bring some amusement.

“Isn’t that Young Lord Chu?”

“It really is Young Lord Chu!”

“What is he doing at the Tianyuan Sect?”

Others nearby noticed Chu Yu as well, stopping in their tracks to look at him.

A rare spiritual cultivator! And he’d already broken into the third tier at such a young age—his future was limitless.

With strength like Chu Yu’s, he was certainly someone to be admired even at the Tianyuan Sect.

(2/3)

“Hello, everyone. I am Chu Yu. From now on, I’ll be cultivating here at the Tianyuan Sect just like all of you. I hope to learn from your guidance,” Chu Yu greeted them politely with a cupped fist.

“You are too modest, Young Lord Chu. May we come to you for advice in the future?”

“I wouldn’t dare to presume, but should any of you need my help, please don’t hesitate to ask,” Chu Yu responded with humility, appearing very approachable.

Ji Yin thought to herself: He’s only just arrived at the Tianyuan Sect and already selling himself as the perfect gentleman.

“Young Lord Chu is so easygoing.”

“Yes, he isn’t arrogant in the least.”

Chu Yu’s attitude won him much goodwill.

“Are you heading to study the mental technique, Young Lord Chu?” someone asked him.

“That’s right,” Chu Yu nodded.

“May we join you?”

“Of course,” Chu Yu answered at once, taking the lead into the hall.

A number of people immediately followed him inside.

Though free cultivation had its merits, it also came with drawbacks. Everyone’s ability to comprehend varied; no matter how clear the teachings, someone was bound to be confused. The more powerful ones only cared about their own progress, while those struggling to keep up inevitably grew anxious and irritable.

(3/3)

Ji Yun couldn’t always be present at the Tianyuan Sect, so with someone as strong as Chu Yu around and willing to be consulted at any time, everyone naturally welcomed him.

Watching Chu Yu’s figure surrounded by a crowd, Ji Yin smiled faintly and headed outside.

There was plenty of time ahead.

When evening meal time arrived, Ji Yin and Ji Shaowen made their way to the dining hall, where a group had already gathered around Chu Yu, chatting merrily.

“Brother Chu, your words today were truly enlightening. When the next rest day comes, I must buy you a drink!”

“No need to stand on ceremony, Brother Jin.”

“I never imagined Young Lord Chu’s understanding of mental techniques would be so profound. I’ve struggled with them for ages, but today you cleared everything up for me. Truly, thank you.”

“There’s really no need for such formality. I’ve only just broken through to the third tier myself. I merely shared my insights from cultivation with everyone. If it helps, that’s my honor,” Chu Yu replied, ever the courteous gentleman.

Ji Yin found a seat, idly playing with her chopsticks as she quietly watched Chu Yu putting on his performance.