Chapter 1176 - 333: Feng Zhaoyang Arc (Conclusion) (6)
Then Bu Luohua was even less inclined to leave. She had already grown accustomed to the elegance of Ascension Gate, not to mention that she used to be part of the Celestial Craft Workshop. What hasn’t she seen before? So as for going out to play... there’s simply nothing fun about it. Staying within the sect is better. Of course, when she first heard the news from her senior and junior sisters, she was quite excited. But after thinking it over, she decided it’s better to stay and focus on cultivation. Otherwise, she’d be too weak.
Li Changyi also... she didn’t want to go out. During her time in the Great Tang Prison, she had already wandered around enough. Although it was enjoyable to go out with Yuchi, she felt cultivation was more important. She believed she had to cultivate diligently to be valued by Yuchi; otherwise, she felt she was somehow letting Yuchi down.
Eryue junior sister felt the same way. What was there to do outside? South City was already pretty tough. She had seen it all herself, and she was very grateful to Yuchi. Going out would just waste Ascension Gate’s resources. How precious the spiritual energy here is! And to think that before, one had to worship some true being for cultivation.
Zong Qianqun didn’t want to go out either. As a flower courtesan leader, what hasn’t she seen before? Why go out? Such abundant spiritual energy in the sect—how could she waste it? She wanted to reach the new realm soon, to reach the Spirit Storage Stage Thirteenth Layer and be merry with Yuchi. That’s when she’d truly be happy. Right now, there’s nothing particularly joyful. Even if she volunteered, Yuchi might not necessarily be willing to accept.
Ji Nanyan wasn’t going out either. There was no point. Now at Golden Core Stage First Layer, what would she do outside? She used to live outside, and to others, it was such a beautiful scenery, but to her, staying in the sect to cultivate was much better. When her cultivation became strong, there wouldn’t be a place she couldn’t visit. She began to distinguish between fleeting happiness and enduring joy.
Then there’s Xuexiang. Xuexiang had just rid herself of the shadow’s disturbance and found stability for cultivation within the sect. She was even less willing to go out. She felt Ascension Gate was the only safe place. Going anywhere else would be a bother to others. So better to stay and cultivate, not disappoint the Sect Leader Senior Brother. Once she’s strong, she must repay his kindness; she’s already indebted too much!
And lastly, little junior sister Li Xiao’an was definitely not going out. She’d only been at Ascension Gate for a few months. What was there to do outside? Nothing fun. She was determined to cultivate wholeheartedly since Dongran senior sister could, she should be able to as well! Seeing Yuchi’s smiling face was far more satisfying than anything else the world could offer. She wasn’t going out.
Shen Qinghan was stunned: "So in the end, I’m the only one, Shen Qinghan, who wants to go out and have some fun?"
She was dumbfounded.
Wow, the clown is actually me?
You bunch of schemers. When I mentioned it earlier, you all acted so excited, as if you wanted to go out and have fun. But when Master spoke of the matter, you all decided to stay and cultivate within the sect? So none of you are going out, how could I go out by myself?
Boo hoo hoo.
You guys are so heartless. Leaving me alone to go out with Sect Leader Senior Brother. You little connivers, you’re all big liars.
Then a phrase popped into Shen Qinghan’s mind.
"Both bad and loves to play."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"Yes."
"I really am both bad and loves to play!" Shen Qinghan sat on the ground, hugged her legs, and started crying.
Yuchi’s forehead was beading with sweat. Huh, this isn’t how it was supposed to be. Didn’t they all initially want to go out and have fun? But now none of them want to go out? Perhaps it’s because the sect is interesting enough, making them disinterested in the outside world.
Cough, cough, although he was quite pleased with the disciples’ attitude, as it proved Ascension Gate’s disciples indeed had no issues with their mindset—yet Qinghan seems a bit too pitiful. Look at that little expression—grief embodied.
Yuchi proactively said to Qinghan, "It’s alright, Qinghan. Although we’re a bit weak, happiness is what matters most. Sect Leader Senior Brother will take you out for a stroll this year..."
Shen Qinghan: "Boo hoo hoo."
Big liar, a bunch of liars. I gave my true feelings, and you women hide yours so deeply. You completely fooled me, and in the end, I excitedly told Sect Leader Senior Brother about it, only for you to reject when the time came!
What’s the point of going out then? To be alone with Sect Leader Senior Brother? Though that’s quite nice and desirable, I can’t shamelessly go out by myself if the strong junior sisters aren’t going. I’ll just have a miserable New Year within the sect. Eventually, when I’m stronger, I’ll drag Sect Leader Senior Brother out together—don’t be jealous then!
Hmph!
Very aggrieved.
Yuchi wiped the sweat from his forehead. Not to mention Shen Qinghan was surprised—he himself was surprised. He initially thought he should take the disciples somewhere, but seeing the situation now, none wanted to go. In that case, he said to the disciples:
"Okay, how about this? During this New Year, I’ll introduce a few girls to you. They’re from my commercial connections—they’re practically our breadwinners."
"Then we’ll celebrate New Year here at Ascension Gate together."
"I’ve also bought lots of festive items."
Yuchi said this and put all the fireworks, toys, lanterns, food, and drinks he bought from the State Capital—valued a total of ten taels of silver—onto the Martial Arts Arena at Ascension Gate.
The disciples watched Yuchi’s actions with surprise, curious about who the breadwinners he mentioned would be.
Shen Qinghan then ran up to Yuchi: "Hug me."
Yuchi: "..."
Shen Qinghan: "Master doesn’t love me anymore."
Yuchi: "..."
Then he hugged Shen Qinghan, who laughed slyly, resting on Yuchi’s shoulder and sticking out her tongue to mock the shocked junior sisters.
"Your senior sister is always your senior sister."
"Take notes."
Yuchi chuckled, and as the other disciples couldn’t help but laugh, he said, "From now on, we’ll all be a family. I didn’t plan to introduce you so soon, but considering you’ll meet anyway, it’s only fair they know your situation."
"At that time, you’ll be responsible for decorating Ascension Gate nicely—it’s the sect’s business, our Pavilion Master’s."
"Show some respect."
Yuchi originally planned to take Ascension Gate out for a month for New Year, including Yuan’Er, but since the disciples were unwilling to leave, plans were changed. And thinking it over, it turns out well, at least letting Yuan’Er and Jiunuan know they’re not alone.
They’re supported not only by me, Yuchi, but by other junior sisters as well.
Understood!
Ascension Gate’s disciples suddenly realized their own true benefactors were behind the elixirs they consumed—it was their efforts too.
Understood!
They would definitely treat them well!
It sparked anticipation, with only a few days before New Year. They were eager to see who it would be!
Of course, Yuchi hadn’t exaggerated.
Currently, Immortal Robe Pavilion was still in its development stage. Once it flourishes, it would undoubtedly support Ascension Gate—as breadwinners, it’s by no means an exaggeration.
After all, it’s not possible for Yuchi to always go outside to make money—is it?
"Master, I’ll surely have the junior sisters handle this affair well!"
"But you mentioned two things, Master."
"This is one thing—what’s the other?"
Shen Qinghan clung to Yuchi, refusing to get down. Her smooth arms wrapped around Yuchi’s neck, asking curiously like a curious little one.
The other disciples were also quite curious.
What was the other matter?
Yuchi smiled.