LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 135 - 134: Idle Chat
Chapter 135: Chapter 134: Idle Chat
“Ancestor.” The duo from Bai Hecheng immediately responded solemnly.
“I’m already aware of the situation pertaining to the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, but this is not the most important matter at the moment.” The White Family’s Ancestor relayed telepathically.
Bai Hecheng and Bai Jiangfeng remained silent, standing quietly by and awaiting the Ancestor’s instructions.
“The Spring and Autumn Pavilion is destroyed, yet Sky has not fully mastered the Pure Yang Scripture. Send him to other genuine cultivation sects to see if he can learn more powerful mystic arts and make rapid progress.” The White Family’s Ancestor continued.
“Please indicate where he should go, Ancestor.” Bai Hecheng knew the Ancestor wouldn’t speak without thought and respectfully asked.
“I still have some incense fire connections with Hua Sheng Temple from the past. I’ve already sent a letter there and should receive a response in a few days.” The White Family’s Ancestor continued to relay telepathically.
Upon hearing these words, Bai Hecheng couldn’t help but show a hint of happiness in his eyes.
The Hua Sheng Temple, located near Chang’an City, is one of the foremost cultivation sects within the Tang Dynasty. Their “Vajra Subdues Demons” technique is renowned and far surpasses that of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion.
“If Sky could practice at Hua Sheng Temple, that would indeed be a great fortune for our Bai Family.” Bai Jiangfeng couldn’t help but comment.
“Don’t be too thrilled. The incense fire connection I have with Hua Sheng Temple is only barely enough to send Sky into the Mountain Gate. Most likely, he will have to start as an outer disciple. If he wants to truly learn high-level mystic arts, he’ll have to strive for it himself,” the Ancestor’s voice came through again.
“Sky possesses an excellent aptitude, though his disposition is a bit too unrestrained and unfettered, which hampers his cultivation. This round of tempering should make him more diligent and ensure he doesn’t waste the Ancestor’s nurturing in vain,” Bai Hecheng replied.
After this exchange, the Ancestor fell silent and left Bai Hecheng and the other feeling ecstatic about the situation.
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Meanwhile, Shen Luo was following Sky back to his residence.
As they entered the courtyard, a sharp, thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl in maid attire greeted them, sweetly calling out “Young Master”.
“Green Sleeve, how come you didn’t meet me at the Big Gate?” Spotting her, Sky smiled and gently pinched her chubby cheek.
“When I heard the Young Master was bringing a guest back, I busied myself tidying up the guest room and in the rush, I forgot. Once I remembered, the Young Master had already been summoned by the Family Head, so I returned here to wait for you.” The young girl rubbed her cheek, responding.
“This clever girl is named Green Sleeve. She has served me ever since she was six years old. Though she is my servant, I’ve always considered her a little sister.” After introducing Green Sleeve, Sky proceeded to introduce Shen Luo, showing no airs of a young master.
“Pleased to meet you, Young Master Shen.” On hearing this, Green Sleeve hastily bowed to Shen Luo.
“Just call me Big Brother Shen,” Shen Luo waved casually, laughing.
“Young Master, Big Brother Shen, you must be exhausted from your journey. The room is already prepared for a medicinal bath. Why not take a bath and refresh yourselves?” Green Sleeve led the two to the front of the house, speaking.
“Honestly, I hadn’t noticed until you mentioned it, but now I feel a bit uncomfortable all over. Green Sleeve, you first lead Shen Luo to the room for a bath, I’ll have someone else assist me today,” Sky laughed, trying to adjust his stiff shoulders.
“As you command,” Green Sleeve hurriedly acknowledged, bowing.
Following this, Sky returned to his room, while Shen Luo, led by Green Sleeve, entered the guest room.
Upon entering, Shen Luo found the room a bit dazzling.
Though it was a guest room, it was more splendid than his home’s main room, echoing the wealth and grandeur of a prestigious family. Upon entering, instead of a bed, there was a room with tables and chairs, teaware. Separate by another door, towards the interior was the actual living and bedroom.
Leading the way, Green Sleeve pushed open the inner door, immediately releasing a potent fragrance, a mix of medicinal herbs and fresh flowers.
“This scent is pleasant without being cloying, warm without being harsh, and appears to relax the body and mind. Judging by the aroma, the medicinal bath likely contains blood-activating and meridian-clearing herbs like safflower and angelica sinensis, as well as many calming and stress-relieving herbs, right?” Shen Luo asked as he took a sniff at the doorway.
“I didn’t expect Big Brother Shen to be familiar with medical knowledge! You’re absolutely correct.” Green Sleeve covered her mouth with her delicate hand, brightly responding.
“I know a thing or two, your flattery is undeserved,” Shen Luo laughed, responding.
“Not at all! There are only a few who our Young Master treats as his true friends, which speaks to Big Brother Shen’s extraordinary abilities,” the smile on Green Sleeve’s round face didn’t fade as she confidently responded.
Entering the inner room, Shen Luo saw a carved ivory bed placed against the wall on the left. On the right, separated by a screen, a white mist was billowing from behind it.
“Big Brother Shen, I will call two maids to attend to you during your bath,” Green Sleeve moved forward, ready to help him remove his clothes.
Shen Luo swiftly side-stepped her, hurriedly saying:
“No need to trouble yourself, Green Sleeve, I can handle this myself.”
“How can that be, Young Master specifically instructed me to serve Big Brother Shen properly,” Green Sleeve insisted quickly.
“That’s fine, I’ve gotten used to bathing alone. If someone is present, I tend to feel uneasy. If Green Sleeve is worried about the Young Master’s rebuke, you can accompany me by chatting with me outside,” Shen Luo laughed, responding.
Naturally, Shen Luo wasn’t being entirely truthful. He had been accustomed to being pampered since he was young, so how could he be uncomfortable being served? In fact, he was still holding the stone box in his bosom which contained the jade pillow, heavenly book, and Pure Yang Scripture, things he couldn’t let others see.
“Alright then, I will chat with Big Brother Shen outside. I hope you won’t mind my chatter.” Unable to persuade him, Green Sleeve reluctantly agreed, pouting.
After saying this, two maids placed a round stool outside, on which Green Sleeve took her seat.
Upon walking behind the screen, Shen Luo saw a set of brand new clothes on the table near the bath. He took the stone box from his bosom, placing it on the table and covering it with the clothes.
After that, he took off the clothes he’d been wearing for multiple days and tossed them aside, then climbed into the bath and laid down.
In a flash, warm medicinal fluid enveloped him. He felt as if every pore of his body had opened up in an instant, and the tension in his body and spirit completely relaxed.
“Big Brother Shen, I heard that on your way back to Jianye City with the Young Master you were attacked by a demon. Was the situation very dangerous?” Green Sleeve, who had been waiting outside patiently for him to speak, took the initiative to ask.
“The situation was quite dangerous, but in the end, we managed to get through it,” Shen Luo, not wanting to dwell, responded curtly.
“Actually, the area surrounding Jianye City hasn’t been peaceful either recently. It was said that several people died outside the city at Shi Li Pu. They were all believed to have been bewitched by demons. Some drowned themselves while others hanged themselves. The most bizarre case was a person who even cut off his own head… These tales are horrifying to hear,” Green Sleeve continued unabated.