Fairy, Don’t Be Afraid, I’m Blind

Chapter 112: The Blank Golden Page; The Art of Nurturing the Sword

You Su didn’t know where he was going or what he was passing through.

Occasionally, a blinding light would appear, and the dark mist in his eyes would swirl like a raging black curtain in the wind, carrying him to a place of silence.

You Su blinked and looked at his raised hand. He couldn’t see his hand, but he could see the endless sea of books around him. They seemed to appear directly in his consciousness, requiring no eyes to perceive them.

You Su glanced around. He was surrounded by a vast ocean of books, each exuding an ancient and profound aura. Any one of these texts, if placed in the outside world, would be enough to cause a frenzy among cultivators.

This was the thousand-year legacy of the Mystic Firmament Sect, the number one sect on the Central Realm Continent…

As Elder Liu had said, every true disciple who entered this gate could obtain a book.

You Su’s fingers brushed over the densely packed spines of the books, feeling their responses.

They were neither welcoming nor resistant, simply indifferent. A few books radiated a divine aura, but You Su shook his head and put them down after a brief glance.

You Su knew that this scripture repository was not a place one could easily visit. The book he obtained here would be of utmost importance. More crucially, the thing he had sensed outside the gate was not among these books.

At that moment, the mysterious calling sensation reappeared. You Su felt a pull and looked deep into the sea of books.

It wasn’t a book but rather a piece of paper, glowing with a sacred golden light.

Without the golden light, it would have been nearly impossible to notice, tucked between the books as it was.

You Su walked toward it, and as he approached, the golden paper seemed to sense him and floated directly into his hands.

You Su held it, examining it closely. Despite its divine appearance, the golden paper was completely blank.

You Su hesitated. Should he trust his intuition and choose this blank page, or should he put it down and select a hidden manual that could provide tangible benefits?

The golden paper, however, made the decision for him.

It suddenly floated into the air and flew away. Startled, You Su quickly gave chase.

After a brief pursuit, the golden paper merged into a book. You Su leaped up and caught the book in his hands.

Inside the yellowish pages, the golden paper stood out prominently. It flickered twice, its golden light fading, and it turned into an ordinary old page, as if it had always been part of the book. The only oddity was that the page remained blank.

You Su closed the book. The cover was ancient, with five bold characters written in the Five Continents Script: The Righteous Sun Sword Nurturing Art.

You Su looked at the now-dormant golden page nestled in the book and sighed. This object was indeed extraordinary. With this, he no longer needed to hesitate. He turned and walked back the way he came, the vast sea of books gradually fading as if it had never existed.

“This…”

Elder Zhu stared blankly at the spot where You Su had disappeared, speechless.

Elder Liu was equally solemn, his expression heavy. He glanced back at the incense burner.

It was a magical tool crafted by the Sixth Elder, an expert in artifact forging. The sandalwood incense inside wasn’t real—it was an eternal image. Whenever the incense burned out, a wisp of ash would rise, and the incense would relight itself. At this moment, only half of the second stick of incense had burned since You Su began his attempt to open the gate.

“A blind man with such unwavering determination?” Elder Zhu exclaimed, finally regaining his composure.

Though Elder Zhu wasn’t responsible for the registration of true disciples, he was very familiar with the Divine Mountain Gate, as he had once opened it himself in his youth.

The more resolute one’s will, the faster the gate would open. You Su’s speed was among the fastest in the sect’s thousands of years of history.

“Perhaps it’s precisely because he’s blind,” Elder Liu said, taking a deep breath to calm the turmoil in his heart. He understood the Divine Mountain Gate far better than Elder Zhu. Speed wasn’t what shocked him the most about You Su.

He had worked with this gate for nearly a century, witnessing countless true disciples pass through it. Whether they eventually faded into obscurity or made a name for themselves on the Divine Mountain, every one of them had pushed the gate open themselves.

But this blind youth from a remote region had caused the ancient Divine Mountain Gate to open on its own!

“Lotus Sword Venerable has taken in another exceptional disciple… It seems her position as a grand elder is secure.”

“Old Zhu, don’t speak carelessly about the grand elders. We’re both half in the grave—what use do we have for the position of grand elder?”

Elder Zhu clicked his tongue and patted his belly sheepishly.

At that moment, You Su emerged from the gate, calm and composed. Behind him, the massive gate closed with a deep, resonant sound, the wind carrying the heavy thud.

“Elder Liu, I’ve retrieved the book. Does this mean the registration is complete?”

As he spoke, You Su held up the book in his hand.

“It’s complete… You Su, perhaps you can become a role model for cultivators with physical disabilities.”

Elder Liu didn’t hold back his admiration for You Su.

“I won’t let you down, Elder Liu,” You Su replied with a relaxed smile.

Elder Liu glanced at You Su and added, “The completion of the registration process only means you’re recognized by the Scripture Hall as the Thirteenth Elder’s true disciple. It doesn’t mean you’re acknowledged by everyone in the Mystic Firmament Sect.”

You Su lowered the book and asked, “What else is required?”

“Your name will be announced tomorrow. If no one raises objections within seven days, you’ll officially become a true disciple.”

You Su frowned. “Why is it so complicated?”

“True disciples are the core of the Mystic Firmament Sect. To earn this status, you must demonstrate the effort and strength that matches it. Taking in disciples on a whim may seem like a casual act, but it can lead to endless trouble. On the Divine Mountain, nothing is simple. The closer you want to get to the Divine Mountain, the more rules you’ll have to follow,” Elder Liu explained patiently.

You Su nodded. “I understand.”

“Don’t let him scare you, kid. It’s not that complicated,” Elder Zhu chimed in with a kind smile. “Normally, as long as you don’t have any enemies, no outer or nominal disciple would dare to cause trouble for a true disciple. Your status as a grand elder’s true disciple is different from ours as minor elders. No one would dare disrespect your master. So just wait out these seven days peacefully, and it’ll pass without a hitch.”

Elder Liu glanced at his friend, who was grinning foolishly, and shook his head inwardly. It was true that true disciples of other grand elders rarely faced issues during the announcement period, but the newly ascended Thirteenth Elder was a different story…

You Su, meanwhile, tucked the book away and clasped his hands in salute. “Thank you for your guidance, Elder. May I ask how I should address you?”

“Just call me Elder Zhu.”

Elder Zhu chuckled and patted You Su’s shoulder, his chubby face jiggling. He then handed You Su a silver talisman. “I’m the elder in charge of the Ancient Moon Pavilion. With this talisman, you’ll be a VIP there. Any dish below Grade A is half off!”

“I’ve done nothing to deserve such a generous gift from Elder Zhu,” You Su said, pushing the talisman back.

Elder Zhu, eager to build a good relationship with this undoubtedly extraordinary youth, smiled even wider and pressed harder. “What generosity? You’re a handsome young man, much like I was in my youth, and you’re the Thirteenth Elder’s second true disciple. If you dine at the Ancient Moon Pavilion, you’ll surely attract many others to join you. Isn’t that an achievement?”

As Elder Zhu looked at You Su’s handsome and upright face, he imagined the hordes of female disciples who would flock to the pavilion just to catch a glimpse of him. He made a mental note to have his disciples brainstorm new dishes that would appeal to female cultivators.

You Su looked helpless and was about to decline again when Elder Liu interjected, “Just take it. This isn’t a particularly valuable gift. Almost every true disciple of the Mystic Firmament Sect has one. The Ancient Moon Pavilion isn’t some celestial restaurant—it’s the sect’s dining hall. Having this talisman will make your meals more convenient.”

The Mystic Firmament Sect, though the number one sect, still had many disciples at the Meridian Opening and Spirit Platform Realms who needed to eat. Only at the Condensed Water Realm could one rely on solidified spiritual energy to sustain themselves for long periods. True fasting was only possible at the Feather Transformation Realm.

Thus, the Ancient Moon Pavilion was a cornerstone of the sect. Its dishes were divided into four grades: A, B, C, and D. The lower the grade, the more common and cheaper the ingredients.

Elder Zhu glared at his friend for undermining his efforts. “Nonsense! The talisman I gave You Su isn’t the same as the ones given to others. I forgot to mention earlier—with this talisman, all Grade B and below dishes are free!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the talisman in his hand glowed even brighter, its patterns becoming more intricate.

Elder Liu smiled faintly, thinking to himself that this fat old man was truly generous. Even Grade C dishes were beyond the means of most ordinary disciples.

You Su, of course, couldn’t detect Elder Zhu’s subtle manipulation of the talisman as Elder Liu could. Since both elders insisted, he stopped refusing and accepted the talisman with a bow. “Then I’ll humbly accept. If either of you ever needs anything from me, I’ll do my best to help.”

“Why are you dragging him into this? I’m the one who gave you the gift,” Elder Zhu grumbled, patting his belly.

You Su smiled. “Elder Liu has also been a great help to me. I’m just being lazy and thanking you both at once.”

Elder Zhu wasn’t truly upset and muttered, “What help? That’s just his job.”

Elder Liu ignored his friend’s complaints and said to You Su, “The scripture repository behind the gate is called the Book Mountain Pavilion. It’s no ordinary place—it has a divine nature. The books it grants are often the most suitable or needed by the recipient. The Calming Wind Mystic Art I received back then has benefited me greatly. Since the Book Mountain Pavilion has given you a book, you should study it carefully.”

Elder Zhu’s eyes sparkled as he chimed in, “That’s right! The Rootless Breathing Technique I received back then is something I still use to this day!”

You Su chuckled softly. The two elders seemed to be sharing their own experiences, but they were clearly curious about what book he had obtained. Out of respect for his privacy, they didn’t ask directly.

You Su didn’t think the book he had obtained was anything to hide. As the successor of the Yuan Sword and a disciple of Lotus Sword Venerable, learning new sword techniques might distract him. However, the Sword Nurturing Art was different. It focused on strengthening the connection between the sword and one’s spirit. For him at this stage, it was the most suitable sword-related text.

He held up the ancient book and showed it to the two elders.

“The Righteous Sun Sword Nurturing Art?!”

Elder Liu read the title, his expression instantly becoming complex. Elder Zhu’s reaction was similar, his eyes darting over You Su.

You Su couldn’t see their expressions, but he could sense the surprise and amusement in Elder Liu’s tone. He asked, “Is there something special about this book?”

Elder Liu didn’t answer directly. Instead, he asked, “You… already have a Dao Companion, don’t you?”

You Su felt a sense of unease. Why was this serious old man asking such a question? If he had to count a Dao Companion… Junior Sister could be considered one.

“I do.”

Both elders wore expressions of understanding. Elder Liu’s gaze drifted strangely to You Su’s lower body. “Do you know who wrote this book?”

You Su shook his head.

“It was written by the renowned Righteous Sun Venerable seven hundred years ago.”

A sword-nurturing art written by a Void Realm Venerable was undoubtedly extraordinary. You Su replied, “I didn’t expect to be so lucky as to receive a Venerable’s sword art.”

“Don’t celebrate just yet. Do you know who the Righteous Sun Venerable was?”

You Su shook his head again.

“Since you have a Dao Companion, you should know that dual cultivation isn’t openly practiced in today’s world. Some even consider it a heretical path. But seven hundred years ago, dual cultivation was just a normal cultivation method. The reason people’s views changed was because of the Righteous Sun Venerable.”

“What did he do?”

Elder Liu shook his head regretfully. “The Righteous Sun Venerable was a genius. His self-created Righteous Sun Sword was unmatched among peers, and he slew countless evil cultivators. Unfortunately, he was also deeply lustful. In his later years, unable to break through to the Heaven Awakening Realm, he turned to dual cultivation, causing countless tragedies. Many male cultivators followed his example, and female cultivators across the land lived in fear. Just as he was about to break through to Heaven Awakening, he was killed by a group of female cultivators he had wronged. After that, dual cultivation could no longer be practiced openly.”

“How could such a person’s techniques be stored in the Book Mountain Pavilion?”

“The man was flawed, but the Righteous Sun Sword was not. That’s why the Righteous Sun Sword Art and the Righteous Sun Sword Nurturing Art were preserved here.”

You Su nodded. Before the Righteous Sun Venerable succumbed to his obsessions, he had indeed been a righteous cultivator. His later actions had to be separated from his earlier achievements.

Still, You Su didn’t understand the source of Elder Liu’s strange tone. Elder Liu didn’t keep him in suspense.

“The reason I’m surprised is that this sword-nurturing art has… another use.”

“What use?”

“Ahem… In his later years, the Righteous Sun Venerable was able to ‘serve’ multiple high-level female cultivators in a single night, all thanks to the Righteous Sun Sword Nurturing Art. It not only nurtures the sword but also… nurtures the ‘sword’…”

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