The Cultivation Method of Junior Sister is Unscientific

Yun Jin, munching on pills like snacks, asked Gu Jinghong, “Why are you just standing there? If you have something to say, say it quickly and get back to work.”

Gu Jinghong forcibly tore his gaze from the translucent pills and said, “Master, not only was Ye Cheng not punished, but the Sect Leader also gifted him a protective jade pendant.”

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow. “That pendant must be trouble.”

She wouldn’t believe it even if it killed her that Zhao Wuji could be so magnanimous.

When Ye Cheng voluntarily admitted defeat, she clearly saw a flash of murderous intent in Zhao Wuji’s eyes!

Given Zhao Wuji’s personality, not killing him was already generous. How could he possibly give a reward?

That pendant was undoubtedly fishy.

Gu Jinghong, who knew his former master well, nodded. “I suspect the same. Ye Cheng is solely focused on cultivation techniques, oblivious to worldly affairs. If he could be of use to you, Master, with some guidance, he might prove helpful.”

Yun Jin gave Gu Jinghong a peculiar look. “Your consideration is quite thorough.”

A glimmer of joy flashed in Gu Jinghong’s eyes. “I’m glad to be of help to Master.”

This was the first time Yun Jin had openly praised him, and Gu Jinghong felt momentarily elated.

After a while, his mood soured slightly. His master’s first praise for him was for the sake of another man? A man he himself had recommended?

Gu Jinghong pressed his lips together, feeling as if he’d shot himself in the foot.

Yun Jin, oblivious to Gu Jinghong’s complex emotional shifts, pondered briefly before saying, “This Ye Cheng seems to be a rare, pure soul. If he can be saved, it might be worth the effort.”

The pendant was definitely problematic, but she’d need to examine it personally to understand the exact nature of the issue.

She wouldn’t even need to interact with Ye Cheng. With her simplification system, she just needed to be within scanning range.

Then she’d know exactly what trick had been played with the pendant.

“I’ll go with you tomorrow,” Yun Jin said.

Gu Jinghong lowered his gaze. “Yes, Master.”

“Alright. Now take Gungun and accompany him for training,” Yun Jin instructed.

At the mention of training, Gungun immediately leaped onto Gu Jinghong’s shoulder.

Gu Jinghong clearly felt the weight on his shoulder. He glanced at Gungun.

This Iron-Eating Beast’s cultivation was progressing rapidly.

When it first arrived, it was only at Qi Condensation stage. Now it was just a step away from Foundation Establishment.

The Iron-Eating Beast looked at Gu Jinghong, somewhat smugly.

It wouldn’t tell Gu Jinghong that its master had given it some pills to rapidly increase its cultivation.

This human now seemed somewhat valued by the master, but only somewhat.

Unlike it, the great Iron-Eating Beast, who was the master’s precious darling.

No one could steal its favored position!

Just as Gu Jinghong was about to take the Iron-Eating Beast out for training, Zhou Dai’s voice rang out, “Is Junior Sister Yun available? May we have a word?”

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow and looked at Gu Jinghong. “These two are probably here for you. Go invite them in.”

Gu Jinghong lowered his eyes, his expression impassive. “Yes, Master.”

Among Zhao Wuji’s disciples, he had always been closest to the Zhou brothers. Their Eldest Senior Brother, Ruan Jun, was being groomed as the next Sect Leader and only needed to stay within the sect to receive an abundance of resources.

While he and the Zhou brothers had it somewhat better than true disciples from other peaks, it was only marginally so. They still had to take on various sect missions to earn points for themselves.

There was also a fifth junior brother, who had been sickly since childhood. Zhao Wuji doted on him greatly and sent him to White Jade Mountain, a healing sanctuary, to recuperate. White Jade Mountain had a hot spring lake known for its restorative properties, and the fifth junior brother remained there to recover.

Due to their similar circumstances, he had always been closest to Zhou Li and Zhou Dai.

Unfortunately, the master-servant relationship now superseded the master-disciple bond. As his master’s servant, he no longer had much to say to Zhou Li and Zhou Dai.

Gu Jinghong silently opened the door and stood aside.

“Second Senior Brother,” Zhou Li’s heart leaped with joy upon seeing Gu Jinghong.

He was about to say something but was met with Gu Jinghong’s excessively cold demeanor. His lips moved, but no words came out.

“My master invites you in,” Gu Jinghong said calmly.

His calm use of the term “master” sent a pang through Zhou Li’s heart. He angrily said, “Second Senior Brother, how can someone as proud as you be someone’s servant? Just wait, I’ll speak to Junior Sister Yun…”

“Junior Brother Zhou, mind your words,” Gu Jinghong said coldly. “Having become my master’s servant, I cannot change this for life.”

Zhou Li was stunned.

His simple mind couldn’t comprehend why anyone would willingly be another’s servant.

Moreover, this Junior Sister Yun was only at Foundation Establishment stage, while his Senior Brother’s cultivation far surpassed hers!

Surely, no one could be truly willing in such a situation.

Zhou Dai spoke softly, “Second Senior Brother, we’ve come in earnest to see Junior Sister Yun. There’s no need for concern.”

Only then did Gu Jinghong snort coldly and stand aside, eyes lowered.

Zhou Dai pulled Zhou Li inside.

Yun Jin glanced at the two and said casually, “Gu Jinghong, we have guests.”

“Yes, Master,” Gu Jinghong responded, skillfully preparing tea.

Zhou Li watched his once-proud Senior Brother performing such menial tasks and felt a chill run down his spine.

When Gu Jinghong brought the tea, Zhou Li hurriedly accepted it but hesitated to drink.

This was tea personally brewed by Second Senior Brother!

Drinking it might shorten his lifespan, right?

Zhou Dai, however, smiled and took a small sip, then praised, “Second Senior Brother brews excellent tea.”

Gu Jinghong smiled slightly, his expression somewhat proud.

This skill was something he had specially practiced.

Only his quick wit allowed him to master it so perfectly in such a short time.

Only by excelling at everything could he become truly useful to his master.

Seeing Gu Jinghong’s proud demeanor, Zhou Li shuddered.

Was… was this still his proud Second Senior Brother?

Something felt off.

“What brings you two here?” Yun Jin asked.

Zhou Dai set down his teacup and said, “We were originally going to visit Junior Sister Ye and decided to stop by on the way.”

Yun Jin understood. “Don’t worry, no one else will know of your visit.”

Talking to intelligent people was indeed efficient. Zhou Dai said gently, “We’ve heard about what happened between Second Senior Brother and Junior Sister Yun. It was Second Senior Brother’s fault, and we’re grateful that Junior Sister spared his life.”

“It’s nothing,” Yun Jin said nonchalantly.

“We’ve brought gifts, asking for nothing but hoping Junior Sister might show some care for Second Senior Brother,” Zhou Dai said, producing a storage bag.

Concerned that Yun Jin might refuse, Zhou Dai was about to say more.

But Yun Jin had already taken it and was quickly examining its contents.

Zhou Dai: “……”

Very good, very quick indeed.

(End of Chapter)