Su Yi Shui replied coldly without hesitation, "No need. She is not Mu Qingge anymore, and she does not need any disciples to burden her. She has done enough for them in the past. If they are blind enough to insist on recognizing an imposter as their master, then they only have themselves to blame! As for that imposter, I promised Mu Qingge that I wouldn't harm her sister's life. I cannot break that oath. But if Mu Ranwu seeks her own demise, no one can stop her."
Zeng Yi hadn't seen Su Yishui so scathing in a long time.
He had thought that time had healed the once solitary, arrogant and extreme young man. But now, possessed by the Spirit Spring, he once again realized that Su Yishui's heart was still so cynical and contemptuous, difficult to get along with.
Thinking that he had actually taken on three other disciples in addition to Ranran, it all seemed so inconceivable. He remembered asking Su Yishui the reason for accepting disciples.
dinner table.
Regarding second uncle master's coerced betrayal of Shifu, Bai Baishan was actually rather pleased. If that were the case, he won't be the only wayward disciple in Xishan. If Shifu didn't punish the second uncle master, does it mean that his return to the sect might be imminent?
moon in the desert is not something you can see anywhere else…"
Ranran followed his gaze and indeed saw the moonlight pouring down. The desert was like snow, this was different from the scenery in the mountains.
She suddenly thought, on this wall, who else had Shifu moon-gazed with?
Thinking of Elder Mu's increasingly arrogant behavior, Ranran felt it necessary to have a talk with Shifu.
When she was in the military camp, it was entirely out of consideration for the old friendship between Elder Mu and her Shifu, that she endured without exposing her collusion with Gao Kan.
If Elder Mu continues to act recklessly, she will harm Shifu sooner or later. She wanted to ask her Shifu if there was still Mu Qingge in his heart. If there was, could he advise Mu Qingge to be a better person.
Thinking that she might have been the sister of such a woman in her previous life, Ranran really felt that it was good to not remember anything. Otherwise, having such a familial bond with such a selfish person might be really emotionally exhausting.
Thinking of this, Ranran sighed softly. Although she intended to advise, she didn't know how to bring it up, especially considering her somewhat ambiguous relationship with her Shifu right now.
When Su Yishui draped his cloak over Ranran, she inexplicably asked, 'Shifu, have you ever loved a woman?'
After asking, she immediately regretted it a little. Her Shifu had almost become an immortal couple with Wen Hongshan before, and later, he had been entangled with Mu Qingge. Recalling when he had kissed her, it didn't seem like he was inexperienced and unsure, so asking this was really unnecessary!
With such a handsome appearance, outstanding demeanor, his romantic history is probably more than just these.
She asked about such private matters out of the blue; her Shifu is not going to tell her about them.
But Su Yishui, after listening, gazed at her very seriously and then asked, 'What is love? Is it when your emotions are easily swayed by someone? Getting very angry at her, yet still unconsciously wanting to see her? Is it feeling excruciating heartache only after experiencing loss, living numbly? Or knowing that it can't last forever with her, yet greedily wanting to...leave a trace in her heart?'
Ranran was at a loss at being asked. She had never loved anyone, so how could she understand such intense emotions as Shifu had described.
But the way he described it so vividly, it seemed that he had truly experienced love.
The person who could sway her master's emotions and make him feel the pain of loss...probably only Mu Qingge!
Ranran suddenly realized that she had been holding her breath, and her chest seemed to have a sharp pain from not inhaling. Although this was something she had guessed long ago, when she heard it from his lips, she felt strangely uncomfortable.
Thinking of Elder Mu's ruthless treatment of her Shifu, Ranran continued in a dull voice, 'Shifu, what you just said may not be actually love. It's just the irreconcilable feelings towards what has not been obtained… or maybe it could be just wishful thinking. If she doesn't like you, why are you so stubborn not to let go?'
This seemed to hit the man's vital spot, and now, its his turn to stop breathing for a long time. When Ranran looked up, she saw Shifu's expression of unbearable anguish, and his eyes started to redden again…
Oh no, why did Shifu's demonic nature flare up again? Just when she thought her Shifu was going to bend down to kiss her, the man, with a frosty expression, stood up abruptly and dashed out like a sword…
Ranran was left alone in the cold wind, wanting to chase after Shifu but unable to find his trace. Although her skills were improving, she was still far behind her master…
The next day, the streets of Wuma Town were crowded with soldiers returning from the front lines for rest and recuperation. People on the streets were also discussing the miraculous event of the celestial soldier appearing on the front lines yesterday.
It is said that during the battle between Daqi and Gao Kan's armies yesterday, due to the fierce cavalry of Gao Kan, Daqi was in a declining position, losing ground.
Unexpectedly, a ghostly shadow flashed by, completely unrecognizable in the dark night, fast as lightning, and all the Gao Kan soldiers it touched were thrown off their horses and captured on the ground.
Just this single ghostly figure reversed the situation and led to Daqi's victory in the first battle.
other and enjoying their meal together, but on the other side of the street market, a man standing on the balcony of a tavern widened his eyes in anger.
Tu Jiuyuan watched as Master kept his eyes on the master and disciple in the distance, and cautiously said, "Excellency, Su Yu is still waiting for you in the secluded valley. Shouldn't you hurry back now?"
Wei Jiu cast a side glance at her with a dark sinister expression and said, "Do I need you to instruct me on what to do?"
Tu Jiuyuan lowered her head and remained silent. But she knew that just now, when Master was looking at the master and disciple at the dumpling stall, there was undisguised jealousy in his eyes…
Thinking of this, Tu Jiuyuan felt a wave of sadness in her heart.
But Wei Jiu didn't think he was jealous; he just hated Su Yishui, that thousand-year-old fox, for always being one step ahead of him.
Back then, he and Su Yishui had encountered Mu Qingge nearly at the same time. He had tried hard to please her but failed, while Su Yishui, stood out by being aloof, and caught Mu Qingge's favor.
Later, when Mu Qingge had a falling out with Su Yishui, Wei Jiu thought it was his chance. He tried to approach her again, expressing his willingness to become her disciple, only to be flatly rejected once more.
The seed of resentment was planted, and Wei Jiu just couldn't swallow this slight. When Mu Qingge faced retribution and perished, thinking that he would have to carry this frustration with him until the end of time, made him so enraged that he madly chopped down trees by himself in the forest.
Later, when he learned that Mu Qingge had reincarnated on the tree, he felt somewhat comforted. He vowed to seize the opportunity this time, setting up schemes by using the Grudge water, in order to control Mu Qingge firmly within his grasp.
Who knew that Su, that fox, would snatch an immature fruit and take it to his fox den early on?
He, Wei Jiu ended up wasting his efforts again!
Thinking of this, Wei Jiu couldn't help but feel hateful! It was just eating dumplings, yet as master and disciple, *they actually behaved so intimately. When Ranran sweetly whispered in Su Yishui's ear, Wei Jiu felt like his clenched fists could drip blood.
*你侬我侬: 两个人（多指情侣）关系很好,很恩爱.
Two people ( often a couple ) being very close and loving
He wasn't a clueless kid about emotional matters; with just a glance, he could tell that this pair definitely harbored other feelings.
As for Su Yu, he was not in the palace at the moment but in the Blood Pool of Crimson Gate's Mo Valley. Wei Jiu's method to prolong Su Yu's life was quite sinister, a method rarely used even among practitioners of the demonic path, involving transferring illness from one person to another.
Generally, this method was used to transfer sickness from a sick person to a healthy one. Mu Ranwu had used a similar method to treat the Prime Minister's son before.
However, Wei Jiu's method was even more vicious; most people who underwent this process died eventually.
Su Yu had once lost his soul, with his meridians severed. The person donating their health to him also needed to be a cultivator.
As Yiren Hall's newly admitted couple of extraordinary beings were bound to iron chairs, and their spiritual energy was continuously absorbed into Su Yu's body, his pale and emaciated body suddenly seemed revitalized, as if watered by celestial waters, and gradually regained vitality.
Even the fine lines around his eyes miraculously disappeared, making him look over a decade younger all of a sudden…
The body, once frail from prolonged illness, felt light and invigorated. This feeling was truly addictive.
However, Wei Jiu lazily commented, "Your Majesty, this method's effect is short-lived and requires an increasing number of donors. If the process is interrupted, the backlash from the illness will be stronger. Therefore, for a permanent solution, we still need to find the Spirit Spring and utilize its power to ensure Your Majesty's eternal well-being."
Just two days ago, the Prime Minister's son's old ailment recurred with a vengeance, even before the court physician could be summoned, he had already breathed his last.
This led Prime Minister Lim to burst into tears, cursing Mu Qingge for deceiving and harming people.
Compared to that, Wei Jiu was more careful, explaining the pros and cons to Su Yu in advance, and also pointed out a more permanent solution.
Su Yu knew that Wei Jiu's intentions in saying this were not about curing illnesses or saving people. He simply wanted to use the Spirit Spring as bait to manipulate a sovereign against Su Yishui.
However, when strong players teamed up, the game was always one move ahead. Whether one gained an advantage or suffered depended entirely on individual abilities.
Reports of front line battles would be timely conveyed to Su Yu, including the sudden appearance of a divine figure on the battlefield.
The border situation in Great Qi was stable, allowing Su Yu to breathe a little easier. The aftermath of his soul loss still lingered, and any disturbance on the front line would require a great deal of spiritual energy.
"Your Majesty, Miss Xue Ranran has not accepted Your Majesty's kindness to stay at the Wu Ma Town Compound but has temporarily taken refuge in a horse stable."
Su Yu nodded and calmly said, "Since she is unwilling, let it be as she wishes. However, prepare the clothing, equipment, and spring water from Huizhou Mountain for tea and the fragrant rice from Liu'an; deliver everything to the stable. She's accustomed to fine things, and I fear she might suffer following Su Yishui…"
Before he could finish his words, Wei Jiu on the side laughed with his legs up, "I used to think Su Yishui was hypocritically detestable, but now I realize that everyone in the Su family is like this. Truly, talents emerge one after another, each with their own strengths! Now you were the one who put them on the wanted list, and you also watched as Mu Qingge framed Ranran. But looking at your words and actions now, I would think you're her closest kin!"
Su Yu pretended not to understand the sarcasm in his words, continuing warmly, "Lord Wei, you also know that people do irrational things when they're angry. Like you, my enemy is Su Yishui. I thought we had reached a consensus and formed a temporary alliance. But now you've brought Great Qi's horses up to Gao Kan; what is your intention?"
Wei Jiu raised an eyebrow, "I only said I would join forces with you to deal with Su Yishui. As for your war with Gao Kan, that's not within our consensus."
Su Yu understood Wei Jiu's meaning; in order to trip up Su Yishui, he would go to any lengths. As for whether Great Qi would win or lose in battle, he didn't care at all, nor would he make any guarantees.
After all, Su Yu still relied on him for extending his life, and Wei Jiu didn't care about this Emperor at all, let alone show any reverence.
Su Yu smiled faintly and didn't speak further. Wei Jiu stood up, preparing to leave.
Unlike Su Yu's superficial flattery, Wei Jiu always valued overpowering strength.
Although Su Yishui had the Spirit Spring, he did not dare to fully activate it and instead used his own body to imprison it, which became his fatal flaw.
Even if Su Yishui took Ranran as his disciple, so what? Without ability, how was he qualified to teach disciples?
Wei Jiu once again thought of the moments he spent with Xue Ranran on Tianmai Mountain. Ranran had been the one to give him a handful of dried sweet potatoes first, and always found reasons to talk to him.
From this perspective, Ranran's initial impression of him was not too bad. Thinking of the scene where they fought side by side against the Immortal Devouring Bugs, Wei Jiu's heart was stirred.
As for that Su Yishui, being possessed by the Spirit Spring again, it probably wouldn't be so easy for him to come out unscathed.
Of course, Ranran didn't need to sink with the declining Xishan Sect; the gates of Crimson Gate were wide open to welcome her. By then, she would realize that his abilities were far stronger than Su Yishui and could help her recover her cultivation sooner…
Twenty years ago, Wei Jiu unconsciously competed with the cultivator Su Yishui at every turn, and this unresolved emotions had turned into a demonic obsession. Now, discovering that Su Yishui had once again taken the lead, how could he just let it go?
Thinking of this, he waved for someone to escort Su Yu out. This young chap full of smiles was the most sinister; by prolonging Su Yu's life, he had put the biggest stumbling block in Su Yishui's path.
Su Yu didn't mind Wei Jiu's disrespect towards him. Just before leaving, he gently reminded Wei Jiu, "Your grievances are with Su Yishui, and Ranran is just a naive girl. She only cares about her master, so please bear with her…"
Wei Jiu felt that Su Yu was really shameless. Ranran was not the property of the Great Qi's Majesty; what did it mean for him to speak like a patriarchal figure?