Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

He has been in Void Perfection for many years, always unable to comprehend that elusive Celestial Awakening Spiritual Light. Yet today, the boy's unintended question seemed to have vaguely provided him with the answer.

Jump beyond the Heavenly Dao...

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The First Elder's skill was wondrous beyond compare; he even guessed that You Su and Ji Lingruo were about to visit the Third Elder next. In a flash, he sent the two, who were left dumbfounded, to the foot of Bihua Peak.

"The First Elder is truly formidable..."

Ji Lingruo landed abruptly, still with lingering fear.

You Su only felt that the old man's depths were like an ocean, impossible to fathom.

"Sending us in such a hurry, probably because he thought he delayed us too much."

You Su chuckled and shook his head, leading his junior sister towards the mountain.

As expected, even though it was New Year's Festival, the senior sisters of Lotus Peak mostly gathered at the Bihua Pavilion, which had accumulated their efforts.

Most of these young female disciples lived happily, came from wealthy backgrounds, and during the festive season, astonishingly, did not return home to visit family. It wasn't because the Third Elder didn't grant them leave, but because they all voluntarily stayed, even if it only meant Bihua Pavilion could open a day earlier, they were willing to do so uncomplainingly.

As the master of the pavilion, the Third Elder was also there. She wore a finely tailored black and red cheongsam, showcasing her noble elegance, yet not losing the charm and allure unique to mature women.

Seeing the two arrive, the ladies gathered around warmly, expressing their concerns and inquiries. They were also dressed in self-made new clothes, appearing jubilant. With the decorations around Bihua Peak, it could be said that Bihua Peak had the most festive atmosphere within the Profound Sky Sect.

You Su and Ji Lingruo responded to the blessings one by one; the Third Elder, however, sat outside the crowd, occasionally glancing at the group, her mature face revealing a hint of peculiarity, thinking who knows what.

These female disciples also knew the purpose of You Su and Ji Lingruo's visit, and after some lively chatter, they voluntarily stepped aside, allowing You Su and Ji Lingruo to pay their respects to the Third Elder.

"Third Elder, on this New Year's occasion, my junior sister and I have come to pay our respects."

You Su's acting was impeccable, appearing very natural, as if he completely forgot about the drunken incident that day.

The Third Elder quietly sat up a bit, her presence becoming more imposing, not wanting to let her slip show.

The beautiful lady's gaze swept over the young man, her expression gentle, yet in her heart, she grumbled:

He still knows to come... His natural demeanor makes it seem as though he completely doesn't remember that day's incident... Could he really have drunk himself into a stupor?

Instances of drunken amnesia are not uncommon, the Third Elder murmured inwardly:

Then, didn't I lose out significantly?

Thinking the matter could not be undone, she planned to use You Su's moral sensibilities to bind him as her talent.

But if You Su truly didn't remember, wasn't she just being fondled and kissed for nothing...

If he did remember, considering her status and having an incident with a youth three hundred years younger, would he harbor any ill thoughts...

For a moment, the Third Elder was in great conflict, unable to discern whether she wanted You Su to remember or to forget.

"Master? Lingruo and Senior Brother came to greet you..."

Si Han cautiously reminded her dazed master, though usually timid, she couldn't bear seeing You Su bowing continuously.

The Third Elder finally came to her senses, lightly coughing to conceal her embarrassment:

"You've been kind, get up quickly. For us cultivators, why bother with such formalities, Lotus Peak and Bihua Peak are as one family, feel free to eat the New Year's goods on the table."

"Thank you, Third Elder."

You Su and Ji Lingruo spoke in unison, then Ji Lingruo approached the Third Elder. Compared to the formality at the First Elder's, she was evidently more at ease at Bihua Peak.

You Su simply stood up, puzzled inwardly.

Though the Third Elder didn't seem particularly shrewd, she was still residing at the mountain peak, how could she contradict herself in speech?

First saying not to care about the festival, then telling people to eat New Year's goods...

Did the Third Elder have something on her mind?

You Su only felt he was being overly sensitive. It's worth mentioning that when visiting the First Elder, he went empty-handed, for the First Elder didn't seem like one to enjoy worldly formalities, and You Su knew he had nothing that could catch the First Elder's interest.

But the Third Elder was different; though she resided high on the mountain, she wasn't like the aloof ancestor of the celestial mountain. You Su clearly remembered the conversation he had with the Third Elder when drinking wine; this beautiful lady indeed had a heart longing for the human world.

He signaled Ji Lingruo, who immediately understood, retrieving various exquisite gifts bought from the New Year's market in Henggao City from the Qiankun Bag, distributing them to everyone.

"Dear sisters, these are purchased by Senior Brother and me during Henggao City's fireworks festival. We have received much of your care these days; please do accept them!"

Though the idea of gifting was proposed by You Su, it was certainly more suitable for Ji Lingruo to present them.

The senior sisters were overjoyed, continuously thanking the pair.

These gifts weren't particularly expensive, yet matched the hearts of these women, reflecting the thoughtfulness of the givers.

For instance, the youngest, Yutong, received a gift rumored to be a candied hawthorns that one could lick for a year. The advertising slogan being that after finishing one year's worth, one could purchase a new set for the next year.

Yutong was very pleased with the gift, immediately opening the package and popping the candied hawthorns into her little cherry mouth, impatiently savoring it.

However, before she had sucked on it for long, she withdrew the hawthorns still glistening with saliva and pressed against her aching cheeks, exclaiming angrily:

"No wonder they say you can eat it for a year; my teeth are almost getting sweetened off, who could take more than a few bites? Licking one bite at a time, of course it takes a year to finish!"