ushernet Chapter 158 The Valley Master's Trial Has Been Passed
Chapter 158 The Valley Master's Trial Has Been Passed
Zisu struggled to sit up, about to get down and kowtow to the Valley Master.
The Valley Master spoke up to stop him, saying, "You're injured, just stay put! Why are you being so polite with me?"
Zisu finally got out of bed and knelt on the ground, kowtowing to the Valley Master with great difficulty.
She remained kneeling on the ground, not rising, and looked earnestly at the Valley Master, saying, "Master, this matter was solely due to Zisu's willful and reckless behavior, and has nothing to do with Lin Jun. When I rejected you earlier, I had not yet understood his feelings. If you wish to punish someone, punish me alone!"
The Valley Master laughed and said, "I haven't even said anything yet, and you're already taking all the blame. I'm not such an unreasonable person, am I?"
Zisu knelt on the ground, pleading desperately.
The Valley Master said, "You don't need to worry about his safety. He is the son of the Seventh Elder of the Sword Sect. Even my master wouldn't dare to do anything to him."
"But if you think everything will be fine once you get past me, you're sorely mistaken. Don't you think about his background? Do you think he'd even look at us? Even if he's deeply in love with you now, what about after this? Will his sect and family accept you so easily? He's facing pressure from all sides, enduring all sorts of ridicule. Will he still be as devoted to you as he is now?"
Zisu remained silent after hearing the Valley Master's words.
This is exactly what she is most worried about.
Seeing her like this, the Valley Master changed the subject and casually asked, "How is your injury?"
Zisu said, "Master, you are too kind. Zisu is out of danger."
The Valley Master asked, "Since your life is no longer in danger, what about your cultivation level?"
Zisu said, "I was seriously injured, and my meridians were severed. Although I have taken the Flawless Meridian-Reconnecting Pill given to me by the Sword Sect disciples and have reconnected my meridians, I am afraid that my cultivation will be difficult to advance further."
Before the Valley Master arrived, he had already prepared for the worst. Now that it has actually come to pass, although he is not so shocked that he cannot accept it, he still feels uncomfortable.
This Zisu is the most talented, and her temperament is just like mine. I originally thought she would inherit my position as the valley master. I didn't dare to hope that she could expand the valley, but at least maintaining the status quo shouldn't be a problem. This would also give more refuge to the unfortunate women in the world who have been hurt by men.
Now that she herself is unwilling, and fate has decreed that her cultivation has stagnated, what can the Valley Master do? He can simply choose another disciple.
But what should be done about Zisu? Should we be the villain and take her back, or go with the flow and let them be together?
The Valley Master fears that she may have met the wrong person and will regret it in the future.
The Valley Master was torn between two conflicting thoughts and hesitated for a moment.
If that's the case, let's put this matter aside for now. Let's take revenge first!
The Valley Master, having made up his mind, asked, "Has the murderer been identified?"
Zisu said, "The disciples of their Sword Sect have a very good relationship. These days he's been busy taking care of me, so they've gone out to investigate for him. They already have a target, and it's pretty much a sure thing."
The Valley Master said, "Get up and go back to bed. Don't let your condition worsen, or your lover will blame me."
Zisu awkwardly got up, apologized, and went back to bed, sitting against the headboard.
After waiting for her to calm down, the Valley Master continued to ask, "Now that you've made a discovery, what force is on the other side?"
Zisu said, "I heard it was the fault of the city lord and his wife of Muyun City. At the inn where I stayed before, a guest died mysteriously. The deceased was drained of his blood and turned into a dried-up human body. It is said that this was done by the city lord's wife. In order to cover up the truth, the city lord made his disciple a scapegoat."
The Valley Master murmured, "Bloodsucking? Could it be some kind of evil cultivation?"
Zisu said, "The disciples of the Sword Sect went to investigate and came back saying that it was a female demon from the mortal realm. It is said to be a zombie that feeds on blood and is immortal."
After Zisu finished speaking, the Valley Master was shocked: "It's actually Nüba? How did she come to our cultivation continent? This time, the entire cultivation continent is probably going to suffer."
Zisu had only heard Lin Jun mention it briefly before, and Lin Jun hadn't explained the extent of Nüba's power to her in detail, fearing she would worry. Now, seeing her master so shocked, she realized what had happened and felt a lingering fear that she had inadvertently provoked such trouble and almost lost her life.
After his initial shock, the Valley Master calmed himself down and comforted Zisu: "What are you afraid of? We old guys are here to support you! It seems that Master's life-or-death tribulation is not about a breakthrough, but rather about this matter."
Zisu felt even more distressed upon hearing this, and choked out, "It's all Zisu's fault, Zisu deserves to die!"
The Valley Master chuckled and said, "You really know how to take the blame for yourself. Although this matter is somewhat related to you, you don't have that much power."
"Now that she has come to the cultivation continent and committed murder, no sect on the entire continent will stand idly by. Because if this matter is not resolved, not only will countless people die, but according to rumors, the entire cultivation continent will be barren. Such a calamity that concerns the fate of the entire cultivation continent requires all sects to send people. It is normal for people to be injured, killed in battle, or go missing. Do you remember Lin Yuan, the sect leader of the Sword Sect? Wasn't he missing since the last battle with the Demon Realm?"
After the Valley Master finished speaking, he took Zisu's hand and solemnly said, "Zisu, if anything happens to Master this time, remember to go back and help her choose a qualified successor. Assist her until she can shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Valley Master before you leave."
Zisu sobbed uncontrollably, "Zisu obeys!"
The Valley Master laughed and said, "Now your little love affair with that Sword Sect brat is not worth mentioning. I'm afraid no one will care about you anymore. I think you might turn misfortune into blessing and achieve something good. Is it fate? Is it destiny? Never mind, your master promises you that he will not interfere in your affairs anymore. Just remember not to regret it."
With tears in her eyes, Zisu said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master."
The Valley Master said, "If he ever betrays you, come back to the valley. Even if your master is gone, it will still be your home."
"I see that your love tribulation has entered your life, making it difficult to make any progress in your cultivation. Now that your cultivation has been fulfilled, it's unclear whether the love tribulation is good or bad. It's all fate! Go ahead and indulge yourself for a few decades. Who knows what will happen in the future?"
Zisu was in the throes of new love, her mind clouded by romance. When she heard her master say he had agreed, she was too happy to think about the future.
It's a pity that the current matter concerns the fate of the entire cultivation continent; otherwise, Zisu would be overjoyed.
She didn't think at all that if something serious hadn't happened and the elders hadn't had time to deal with them, how could they have gotten away with it so easily?
Based on her optimistic and impulsive nature, she and Lin Jun are kindred spirits!
As the saying goes, "People who are not on the same path will not enter the same door." In this light, these two are truly a perfect match!