My Mother-in-Law Gifted Me a Building

"No, no, you two talk. Just keep Master company," Chu Feng’s mother said, waving her hand dismissively.

She didn’t know when Chu Feng had taken a master, but she knew it must have to do with the Martial Dao, so she didn’t pry.

After all, there was a saying: a teacher for a day is a father for life.

Since this was Chu Feng’s master, she was an honored guest. Today, she was the most important person here and had to be well taken care of.

Besides, she doted on her daughter-in-law and couldn’t bear to let her do even the slightest bit of work.

At that moment, Su Miaoke was about to turn on the air conditioner.

But Bai Xue said, "There’s no need. We’re not afraid of the cold. It’s much warmer here than on the Great Snow Mountain."

She had grown up on the Great Snow Mountain and had long been accustomed to the freezing temperatures. Plus, with her considerable strength, warding off the chill was a trivial matter for her.

"That makes sense. It must be below freezing on the Great Snow Mountain, right?" Su Miaoke asked.

"Yes, it’s almost always below freezing there, so this feels really warm," Bai Xue said with a smile.

"Master, even though it’s much warmer here than on the Great Snow Mountain, it’s still winter. Heavy snow is falling everywhere, making travel difficult. Why don’t you stay here for a few more days? Think of it as a little vacation. The scenery here should be a unique change from the Great Snow Mountain," Chu Feng said with a smile.

"In the blink of an eye, many years have passed since I last left the Great Snow Mountain. When I was young, I traveled far and wide. I’ve seen winter scenery like this in Xixiang many times before," the Sect Leader of the Celestial Sword Sect said with a smile.

"Master, you traveled far and wide when you were young? How come I’ve never heard you mention it?" Bai Xue asked, her curiosity piqued.

"The noodles are here." At that moment, Chu Feng’s mother walked in carrying several large bowls of noodles.

"Master, Senior Sister, come and eat." Chu Feng hurried to help, placing the bowls of noodles in front of everyone.

Each bowl contained three fried eggs and a generous amount of meat, looking incredibly appetizing.

The group began to chat as they ate their noodles.

"Bai Xue, do you want to stay and explore for a few more days?" the Sect Leader of the Celestial Sword Sect asked.

"Yes, I do. This is my first time traveling so far from home, and my first time seeing winter in the south," Bai Xue said.

She was almost thirty, yet she had never traveled far. This was the first time she had ever been so far away from home.

If she went back this time, she didn’t know when she would ever have the chance to come out again.

"Alright. Then you can stay here with your junior brother for a few days. When you’ve had your fill and are ready to return, you can come back then. I’ll head back by myself tomorrow," the Sect Leader of the Celestial Sword Sect said.

"Master, really?" Although Bai Xue usually had a cold demeanor that seemed to keep others at a distance, at this moment, she broke into an excited smile, her eyes shining with light.

"When have I ever lied to you? You’ve been in the Sect for so many years; it’s time you descended the mountain to gain some real-world experience. I’ve come to realize a truth over the years: one cannot reach the absolute peak of the Martial Dao just by secluding themselves for decades or even centuries."

"The path of the Martial Dao requires tempering in the mortal world, for the mortal world is the greatest training ground. Only by experiencing all that the mortal world has to offer can one walk further on the path of the Martial Dao."

"Unfortunately, I learned this far too late. I don’t have many years left. However, your junior brother is exceptionally talented and even knows about realms beyond the Human Martial Arts Peak Realm. Perhaps he has a way to help you."

The Sect Leader of the Celestial Sword Sect took a bite of noodles and spoke slowly, glancing at Chu Feng as she did.

She knew in her heart that since Chu Feng was so clear about the realm of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Emperor and even knew of the Golden Core Realm, he most likely had a solution.

Moreover, for Chu Feng to have reached his current realm at such a young age... she wouldn’t believe for a second that he didn’t have some kind of secret.

Furthermore, the fact that Chu Feng was willing to trade the Heaven-Slaying Sword Technique for the Celestial Sword Technique at any cost suggested there was a hidden story behind it all.

"Master, don’t say that. With your strength, if you work hard these next few years, you can definitely break through," Bai Xue said.

"It will be difficult. I’ve missed too many opportunities along my path. Chu Feng, would you say I’m right?" The Sect Leader of the Celestial Sword Sect looked at Chu Feng and asked.

"Well... I don’t really know about that. But it’s not necessarily impossible. There’s always a way," Chu Feng said.

’It’s not that I don’t have a way—of course I do. I just can’t do it.’

’I could use Merit to help this old lady overcome her tribulation and break through to the next realm, which would naturally extend her lifespan.’

’But if I did that, it would be like meddling with another’s karma. By intervening so forcefully, I would bring great trouble upon myself.’

"Chu Feng, don’t tell me you already have a solution? Why don’t you share it?" the Sect Leader of the Celestial Sword Sect asked, her eyes narrowing.

"Er... I haven’t thought of one yet, but I’m sure there’s a way. Bai Xue, you’re welcome to stay, but I might not always have time to look after you. You can call me if you need something, but most of the time, you’ll have to rely on yourself," Chu Feng said.