It was Junior Sister Zi Yun.
Lu Changsheng immediately sobered.
In his mind, he kept warning himself that he shouldn't be overly polite this time.
He learned this lesson from what happened last time.
"Senior Brother Changsheng!" Zi Yun walked in. The very moment she saw Changsheng, a gorgeous smile appeared on her face.
"Junior Sister Zi Yun, it's been a while!" Lu Changsheng elegantly stood up as he said this.
"I was in harsh seclusion during the past several months. When I got out, I was told of your great achievements. I'm here to send my congratulations today," Zi Yun smiled sweetly while she said this.
Lu Changsheng pointed at the chair and said, "Please take a seat."
Zi Yun sat down and continued, "Senior Brother, I've been told that you're leaving tomorrow. I really want to go with you, but I have to go to the sacred shrine of Langya. Please forgive me for not being able to accompany you." Her beautiful eyes stared at Lu Changsheng.
"Of course I'm not going to blame you, Junior Sister. Make sure that you're very cautious in the sacred shrine of Langya. Remember, don't trust anybody. There is never enough caution in such a perilous place. I'm not expecting any grievous news to come," Lu Changsheng responded in a soft tone. Zi Yun's heart felt warm upon hearing this.
"I promise you, Senior Brother, that I'll always be on full alert there. Although the sacred shrine of Langya is extremely dangerous, such a place can often bring an explorer unexpected and amazing chances. I've been informed that you have reached the Tribulation Transcendence stage. In order to catch up to you, I really have to go there since I'm not nearly as talented as you. After twenty years of cultivation, I've only reached the Soul Formation stage," Zi Yun said, she felt very sorry for her slow progress.
Twenty years?
The Soul Formation stage?
Lu Changsheng knew that Zi Yun was talented, but this amazing speed was still out of his expectations.
How powerful was a Soul Formation cultivator?
Lu Changsheng guessed that Zi Yun could easily kill him with just a single finger.
However, Zi Yun still wasn't satisfied with her progress and called herself slow.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng wished that he had never boasted about his achievements in front of Liu Qingfeng.
He really underestimated the power of rumors.
"Don't rush, Junior Sister. More haste, less speed." Lu Changsheng patiently comforted Zi Yun.
This made Zi Yun feel even more elated.
"How dangerous is the sacred shrine of Langya? I don't really know much about it," Lu Changsheng asked.
It was said that the sacred shrine of Langya was developed by an ancient master. In this place, there hid countless treasures. One had to collect enough Langya Tokens to get in.
"As for how dangerous that place really is, only one comment could be found in the book.
"Out of ten explorers, nine will die.
"Perfected Langya developed the sacred shrine of Langya. Only Soul Formation cultivators can enter this place. There are nine extremely risky challenges. It's said that nobody has completed all the challenges so far, and that the final treasure is still there.
"Among every ten thousand people entering the sacred shrine of Langya, only less than a hundred can survive. What is different this time is that over a hundred thousand cultivators had somehow collected enough Langya Tokens, this means that competition will become even more bloody," Zi Yun explained.
"I see. Take good care of yourself, Junior Sister Zi Yun. I'm extremely sorry for not being able to go with you. I wish I could have protected you on your trials." Lu Changsheng showed great concern for Zi Yun.
Zi Yun felt the warmth in her heart gush out.
"Thank you for your support, Senior Brother, but I have to leave now. The sacred shrine of Langya is opening, I can't be late!" Zi Yun stood up. Although she didn't want to leave, she knew that had to.
Lu Changsheng was a bit surprised at this.
He thought that Zi Yun brought a gift for him.
Hey!
Junior Sister Zi Yun!
Don't you have any treasures? I'm leaving the sect and need things to defend myself. Don't you want to give me some?
I promise I won't be too polite this time!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Junior Sister, don't go!
Junior Sister, come back!
Lu Changsheng was ready to accept any gifts that would be given to him. However, Senior Sister Zi Yun left without doing anything.
Did he somehow become ugly?
After Zi Yun left, Lu Changsheng started feeling a bit insecure.
He really only had one chance and he missed it.
He couldn't help but sigh.
While watching Zi Yun leave, Lu Changsheng also felt a bit depressed. He started to worry about Zi Yun, wondering what was going to happen to this beautiful lady in the sacred shrine of Langya.
He had a soft heart.
Zi Yun was such a gorgeous beauty who had a crush on him after all.
Soon after, Lu Changsheng calmed down.
He implemented three rules for himself after leaving the sect; First, mind your own business.
Second, don't act like a hero.
Third, don't look for trouble.
Perhaps he was influenced by the countless web novels he once read, although he didn't know what the outside world was like, he still knew that this world wasn't full of good people.
It was always good to be cautious.
This was also because he was only a Qi Refining cultivator.
If he was powerful enough, he wouldn't have needed to be this careful with everything.
The Soul Formation stage would have given Lu Changsheng enough sense of security, not to mention being in the Tribulation Transcendence stage.
The sad thing was, Lu Changsheng was only a Qi Refining cultivator.
He didn't have any courage at all.
Lu Changsheng soon became lost in his thoughts.
On the next day, all of the disciples in the Zenith Land were gathered.
Their Eldest Senior Brother would leave the sect today. They, of course, had to treat it seriously.
A jade chariot drawn by a flood dragon could be seen followed by hundreds of elders.
This jade chariot was a Dharma artifact. It could block any powers that tried to peek in. Only a vague figure could be seen in the chariot.
Meanwhile, on the hill behind.
Lu Changsheng and Liu Qingfeng were saying their farewells to Perfected Qing Yun.
That's right. Liu Qingfeng was going with Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng had to take someone with him. Although Liu Qingfeng wouldn't be able to protect him, he could at least be an assistant.
Perfected Qing Yun stared at Lu Changsheng affectionately. "Changsheng, be careful with everything after you leave the Zenith Land. Don't be too competitive.
"Sometimes it's okay to lose. It's not a big deal at all, you can always take your revenge later. I'll help you.
"Remember, if you can't beat your enemy, run. If you can't run, then activate the ring. All the elders in the Zenith Land including me will come and save you.
"Take good care of yourself," Perfected Qing Yun kept reminding Lu Changsheng over and over again.
"Please don't worry, Master. I'll be careful," Lu Changsheng said in a serious tone.
"There's one more thing. If you run into a person whose name is Zhou Wushuang, make sure you stay far away from her. She hates me to the bone!" Perfected Qing Yun warned Lu Changsheng.
"Why?" Lu Changsheng felt a bit nervous.
"I'm sure you know that I was as good-looking and elegant as you are when I was younger. Back in the day, lots of female cultivators had a crush on me, this Zhou Wushuang was one of them. In the end, I let her down. If she recognizes you, you'll certainly be in trouble.
"Keep this in mind." Perfected Qing Yun was very serious.
Lu Changsheng believed that this wasn't the entire truth, but it didn't really matter.
"Master, do you know any other people who still hate you? Please be straightforward," Lu Changsheng asked seriously.
"Not really. After I became the Sect Master of the Zenith Land, all of them basically disappeared." Perfected Qing Yun responded.
Perfected Qing Yun paused for a moment before continuing, "Changsheng, make sure you take good care of yourself. Also, don't be seduced by any woman. Don't repeat the same mistake that I made years ago."
"Be safe.
"Be careful.
"With a little forbearance, you will find calm and peace.
Perfected Qing Yun genuinely cared about his student.
Meanwhile, Liu Qingfeng also looked at Perfected Qing Yun, longing for some attention.
Perfected Qing Yun noticed his gaze. When he turned to Liu Qingfeng, Perfected Qing Yun suddenly looked cold and resolute.
"Qingfeng," Perfected Qing Yun called his name.
"I'm here, Sect Master." Liu Qingfeng was looking forward to the same amount of attention that Lu Changsheng received.
"During this trip, you must take good care of Changsheng. Don't allow him to do any hard or dirty work. What's more, at the last moment, if Changsheng is really in danger, you must lay down your life to save him.
"Remember. If anything bad happens to Changsheng, you don't need to come back anymore. Is that clear?
"This is your mission during this trip. I have already talked to your father. If he loses you, your father plans to have another child." Perfected Qing Yun's tone was rather calm as he said this.
Liu Qingfeng's mind went completely blank.
What?
I'm not a human being?
What does this even mean, Sect Master?
Is this funny?
So dying for Eldest Senior Brother is my mission?
Also, another child?
I'm still alive!
Liu Qingfeng almost burst into tears.
He was very upset.
Even Lu Changsheng was a bit shocked when he heard this. He believed that there was a more euphemistic way of saying it.
"Ok, you can go now!" Perfected Qing Yun helped Lu Changsheng adjust his clothes.
Judging from Perfected Qing Yun's eyes, Lu Changsheng could easily tell that his master couldn't stop worrying.
"Understood!" Lu Changsheng nodded and left with Qingfeng.
As he stood on the hill, Perfected Qing Yun watched them finally leave.
At this time, all the disciples in the Zenith Land exclaimed together, "Farewell, Eldest Senior Brother!"
When their voices echoed out, Lu Changsheng suddenly stopped.
He turned around to look at his master on the hill.
Lu Changsheng slowly knelt down on the ground.
Without saying anything, he kowtowed three times to Perfected Qing Yun.
After doing this, he stood up and left.
He knew that Perfected Qing Yun cared about him a lot.
This was why he wanted to use the most solemn way to pay his respects to his Master.
Parting was always accompanied by sadness.
When Perfected Qing Yun saw this, he released a gentle sigh.
He was already a few thousand years old and had gone through a lot of things.
On their wait out of the sect, Liu Qingfeng still looked very upset.
After a while, Liu Qingfeng asked, "Senior Brother, did Sect Master really mean what he said?"
Lu Changsheng rubbed Qingfeng's hair to comfort him. "Don't worry, the Sect Master never lies."
Liu Qingfeng was truly speechless.
Then, Lu Changsheng asked him, "Qingfeng, do you want a brother or a sister?"
Liu Qingfeng really didn't know what to say anymore.
The light breeze blew past them as the leaves rustled.
As they left the Zenith Land, their long shadows on the ground slowly disappeared.