Chapter 601: Don’t You Want to Find a Helper?

“All of you, stay on Dazhu Peak and Cultivate well. If I cannot prevent the great calamity from happening on this trip, then all of Qingyun Sect must survive. So you must improve yourselves as much as possible; that way, you will have a better chance of survival.” Yu Xian shook his head and said.

He had received the Disciples’ good intentions, but he couldn’t take them into danger.

Upon hearing this, everyone was clearly shocked, not expecting the situation to be so serious.

They thought Yu Xian was merely going to investigate the situation and could calmly deal with any danger. They never imagined that this trip to Southern Xinjiang might concern the survival of Qingyun Sect and even the entire Central Plains, nor did they expect Yu Xian to have already prepared for the worst-case scenario where the great calamity could not be stopped.

Zhang Xiaofan wanted to say something more, but seeing Yu Xian’s undeniable gaze, he ultimately swallowed his words. Only his tightly clenched fists betrayed his inner turmoil.

“Please rest assured, Little Uncle, the Disciples will diligently follow your teachings and Cultivate day and night, never disappointing you! If that day truly comes, the Dazhu Peak Disciples will live and die with the Sect!” Song Daren, as the Senior Brother of Dazhu Peak, was the first to react.

The other Disciples also nodded, their eyes rekindling with firm resolve.

“Mm.” Yu Xian nodded faintly, then dismissed them.

This time, no Disciples stayed behind, but Su Ru did.

Su Ru hesitated, looking at Yu Xian with deep worry etched between her brows, yet not knowing how to speak.

These days, Dazhu Peak had flourished under her and Yu Xian’s joint management, and the Disciples were gradually taking shape. But now he was going into danger alone; her heart was filled with reluctance and even more concern.

“Junior Brother, this trip to Southern Xinjiang… are you truly not taking more people? Even a few experienced Elders would be good for mutual support. Or, I could go with you…”

“Senior Sister, you are the backbone of Dazhu Peak; the Disciples cannot do without you. Although there are risks on my trip, I can protect myself more than adequately. Your peace of mind in guarding Dazhu Peak is my greatest support.” Before Su Ru could finish speaking, Yu Xian interrupted her.

“But…” Su Ru was still worried.

“Senior Sister Shuiyue will accompany me.” Yu Xian had a mischievous thought.

“Senior… Senior Sister?” Why was Shuiyue going with him? Upon hearing this, a hint of jealousy actually arose in Su Ru’s heart.

“Mm, Senior Sister Shuiyue is also worried about me and insisted on coming along.” Yu Xian said with a sigh.

Su Ru lowered her head, silent. She should have realized it earlier; when Junior Brother Yu first arrived at Qingyun Sect, the first person he met was Shuiyue. On normal days, the Disciples of Xiaozhu Peak also interacted more with Yu Xian’s wives. Their bond was naturally much deeper than others.

Now that he was going on a long journey, it was only natural for Senior Sister Shuiyue to be willing to protect him at her own risk.

It was just that she, after all, was a step too late… Su Ru’s heart was suddenly filled with mixed emotions.

Yu Xian took in her subtle changes in expression, secretly amused, but on his face, he feigned concern and asked, “Senior Sister, do you have any other instructions?”

Su Ru suddenly snapped back to reality, quickly shook her head, suppressed the strange feeling in her heart, and forced a faint smile: “No… nothing. Junior Brother, please be careful. I will guard Dazhu Peak and wait for your return.”

“Good.” Yu Xian responded, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes as he looked at Su Ru’s slightly disappointed expression.

“Senior Sister, Dazhu Peak will be hard work for you.” Yu Xian cupped his hands towards Su Ru, his tone sincere.

Su Ru was about to say something when she saw Shuiyue arrive at Dazhu Peak, clearly ready to set off with Yu Xian!

Su Ru’s inner jealousy instantly spread, tightly coiling around her heart, making her almost breathless.

She watched Shuiyue walk to Yu Xian’s side, the two of them conversing in low voices. Their tacit expressions and natural interactions were like countless fine needles, pricking her eyes with pain.

She and Yu Xian clearly managed the daily affairs of Dazhu Peak together, having far more opportunities to interact than Shuiyue, so why did they seem more compatible?

However, Su Ru ultimately only gave one instruction before fleeing as if escaping.

Shuiyue narrowed her eyes at Yu Xian, “Are you thinking about her?”

“Mm.” Yu Xian did not deny it.

“You!” Shuiyue was instantly furious upon hearing this! There were so many at home, and even with her, he was still eyeing Lu Xueqi, and now again…

“You alone can’t handle it. Don’t you want to find a helper?” Yu Xian smiled at Shuiyue.

Shuiyue:…

She wanted to say no, but… forget it, forget it. Now that Tian Buyi was gone, if it weren’t for Yu Xian, Dazhu Peak would have been secretly bullied by other peaks. Su Ru was an orphan and a widow; as her Senior Sister, she couldn’t just watch her suffer grievances on Dazhu Peak.

Ultimately, Shuiyue gave him an exasperated glare.

Fortunately, Yu Xian was not heartless; he always took good care of those around him. He saw Su Ru’s situation, and wanting to help her was only human nature, but this method… always made her want to hit him.

Seeing her expression soften, Yu Xian knew she had tacitly agreed.

“With Senior Sister here, how would I dare to act recklessly? But Senior Sister Su Ru is indeed having a difficult time; it’s right that we look after her more.” Yu Xian said with a smile.

Shuiyue snorted lightly, turning her head away, but the corners of her mouth subtly curved into a faint arc.

As the two were about to depart, a Disciple rushed over and called out to them.

“Two Junior Martial Uncles, the Sect Leader requests your presence! People from Fenxiang Valley have arrived!”

Upon hearing this, Yu Xian and Shuiyue couldn’t help but exchange glances. Fenxiang Valley coming at this time? However, they decided to postpone their departure and see what news Fenxiang Valley would bring.

Fenxiang Valley, rooted in the Hundred Thousand Mountains of Southern Xinjiang, was a crucial force connecting the Central Plains and Southern Xinjiang. With Yao Beasts sweeping through Southern Xinjiang, they were likely here to ask for aid.

However, Yu Xian knew that Fenxiang Valley was not a good sort. On the surface, it was a renowned Righteous Path Sect, dedicated to protecting Southern Xinjiang and resisting the Demonic Cult and Beast Yao. In reality, it harbored hidden ambitions, wanting to dominate with the Eight Fiends Profound Fire Array, which conflicted with the original Righteous Path intentions of Qingyun and Tianyin, always placing it on the fringes of the Righteous Path.

Yu Xian recalled bits of the plot again.

On the eve of the Beast God’s Rebellion, Yun Yilan led the Fenxiang Valley contingent to Qingyun Sect to discuss plans for resisting the enemy. He took the opportunity to propose a marriage Alliance, ostensibly to unite the two factions against the demons, but in reality, he sought to expand Fenxiang Valley’s influence by leveraging Qingyun Sect’s status as the foremost Righteous Path Sect.

In Yuqing Hall, Yun Yilan publicly proposed marriage between his chief Disciple, Li Xun, and Lu Xueqi. The Mystic, for the sake of the overall Righteous Path Alliance, agreed, and Shuiyue, though hesitant, also expressed her approval.

However, Lu Xueqi publicly rejected the marriage in the hall, preferring punishment over compromise, thus shattering the Alliance plan.

Later, Lu Xueqi was punished to reflect at Wangyue Platform. The relationship between the two factions did not break, but a rift appeared in the Alliance. Li Xun harbored resentment from the rejection, which became one of the reasons for his subsequent targeting of Gui Li.

Heh, Lu Xueqi was his person. He really wanted to see if Fenxiang Valley would still follow the original plot.

He felt a little anticipation. What was going on?