NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 68: Chapter 65: Fu Shi's Little Classroom Begins
"Big Sis, I'm also at my limit…" Higokumaru finally arrived, collapsing from exhaustion. She reverted to her smaller form and promptly fell asleep in Yae Sakura's arms.
Feeling better, Fu Lin noticed the tiny Higokumaru and curiously poked her soft cheek. When she didn't react, he lost interest and turned toward the bustling town ahead.
"This place doesn't have a single trace of modern technology!" Fu Lin looked at the crowds and the smoke rising from the tiled roofs, giving the town an ancient atmosphere. It felt as though he had traveled back in time, leaving him marveling in amazement.
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"Because this is at the foot of Mount Taixuan, everyone dreams of catching a glimpse of the legendary Immortal Celestial. Even the government places great importance on this area, going so far as to spend enormous sums to restore it and maintain its appearance from 500 years ago."
A white-haired girl dressed in traditional clothing appeared behind the group, recounting the situation to Fu Lin and the others before fixing her gaze on Fu Shi.
Fu Lin asked, "Who are you?"
"I am Zhao Wutong. Might you be the esteemed Immortal Celestial?" The girl, who introduced herself as Zhao Wutong, bowed and saluted Fu Shi.
"The title of Immortal Celestial is far beyond me. Besides, I no longer consider myself her," Fu Shi retorted, hands on her hips, disgusted by her past misunderstanding that she was Fu Hua.
"Emmm, but you must have some connection to the Immortal Celestial," Zhao Wutong pressed on, trying to extract information about the Immortal Celestial.
"And why are you so concerned about the ol—cough—Immortal Celestial?" Fu Shi asked warily, eyeing Zhao Wutong with suspicion.
"It's a long story. While cleaning a room, I stumbled upon an ancient book that revealed my ancestor, Lin Zhaoyu, who was the leader of the School of Taixuan. For some reason, the lineage was severed," Zhao Wutong explained.
"Fortunately, the book preserved some unknown techniques. However, due to the incomplete methods, I've been unable to make a breakthrough, so I came to Mount Taixuan hoping for some luck."
"Your appearance is identical to the portrait of Immortal Celestial in the book. You must know her!" Zhao Wutong fixed her gaze on Fu Shi as if seeing the Immortal Celestial through her.
"So you're that person's descendant. Then you must know about the heinous crimes committed by that treacherous disciple, right?" Fu Shi folded her arms, her expression sour at the mention of Lin Zhaoyu's name.
"Uh… Let me check if it's recorded in the book," Zhao Wutong replied, bewildered. She quickly pulled out an old, moldy, yellowed book from her robe and meticulously flipped through its pages of ancient records.
"..." Fu Shi was stunned. So, this girl didn't even finish reading the book before rushing over to seek some ancient relics? And with the book in such a decrepit state, how was she even cultivating from it?
Fu Lin and the others, who were watching the scene unfold, were equally dumbfounded. Zhao Wutong seemed... a bit dense?
Height: 175 cm
Bust-size: (Confidential)
Hips-size: (Confidential)
If she really ended up becoming Fu Hua's disciple, Fu Hua would probably cry. All her disciples are taller and bigger than her—how tragic, how tragic.
Fu Lin glanced at Zhao Wutong's perfect, mature figure and sighed once again on Fu Hua's behalf.
"After thoroughly going through it, the book doesn't mention any of my ancestor Lin Zhaoyu's past deeds," Zhao Wutong declared after ten minutes of flipping through the book, her head spinning as she massaged her forehead.
"..." Fu Shi stared speechlessly at Zhao Wutong. There was no way such disgraceful deeds would be recorded in the book. This slightly airheaded girl seemed like she could be scammed a hundred times over.
How could Lin Zhaoyu have such a clueless descendant? This defied logic!
"How's your cultivation of the 'Blade Mantra' coming along?" Fu Lin stepped forward to ask.
"What's Blade Mantra?" Zhao Wutong asked blankly.
Fu Lin looked at her, perplexed. "Uh… wait, you don't even know what Blade Mantra is? Fu Shi, you explain it, or should I?"
"I'll do it."
"Class is now in session, taught by the great Fu Shi. Listen carefully; I won't repeat myself."
"Blade Mantra is the ultimate technique passed down by Immortal Celestial. It consists of five stages, namely: mantra, form, sanction, ascension, and eminence. The first phase, mantra, is the foundational stage and also the most challenging phase apart from eminence."