Chapter 144 Finally, the moment subsided; his heart belonged only to Shen Jiuxu…

"Grandfather guessed that I was—"

“What you are is none of my business. Whether you’re a ghost, an immortal, or some kind of spirit, it has nothing to do with me. All I know is that you’re someone I watched grow up, you’re my child.” Zhou Yongyin sighed and asked him irritably, “Can you recover? Didn’t you tell Jiang Yu that he was overjoyed when he saw you wake up? What do you expect him to do if he comes back and sees this?”

Zhou Yongyin knew Jiang Yu's temperament, but the current situation was beyond his control. It was like when he was a child, he was slowly teaching Jiang Yu to walk, but now Jiang Yu had grown into a young man who could stand on his own.

And these people, who were originally protected by high walls, gradually became protected by low fences, and the branches of towering trees easily exceeded the range that they could protect.

"Xian Chen brought me here on your orders, didn't he? You asked me to watch over him, but what can an old man like me do? I can only offer a few words of comfort. I can't help Jiang Yu fight them, and I'll only get in trouble."

“Jiuxu, at least save up some strength and wait for Jiang Yu to come back. Say goodbye to him properly.” Zhou Yongyin’s mottled hair and wrinkled face made Shen Jiuxu feel guilty. Zhou Yongyin was the person closest to him at that time and knew all his forbearance and pain. So at that time, Zhou Yongyin was silent.

“Grandfather, when spring comes, plant a tree on the back mountain. When the whole mountain is lush and green, that will be the time I come back to see you.” Shen Jiuxu was not sure if he would have another chance to come back. He had been transformed from a tree into a human for many years. Such a long time would be tiring to wait one-sidedly.

He dared not tell Jiang Yu, but it was clear that his feigned composure in front of Lian Chisu was only temporary. In fact, the backlash had already begun. Coupled with his already severely injured body, Shen Jiuxu felt that he had truly dragged Jiang Yu down this time.

Shen Jiuxu felt deeply guilty for not going to the desolate mountains with the others and not being able to stand behind Jiang Yu to protect him. But fortunately, with so many disciples around, even Chisu shouldn't make things difficult for him in public.

Shen Jiuxu stood up, looking at his dirty and disheveled clothes. He didn't want to see Jiang Yu like this, and he certainly didn't want to leave a bad impression as he was about to disappear. Who knew that Jiang Yu would be so outstanding and handsome in all this time? If someone tried to steal him away while he was away, it would be truly unfortunate.

On the other side of the desolate mountain, even with Chi Su standing amidst a large group of people, every move she made would be seen. Chu Jue stayed close to her, afraid that she might do anything that would harm Jiang Yu, his eyes like a thousand silver needles, pinning her to the spot.

"Sect Leader Chu, there's no need for that. I'm not that stupid. I know what I should and shouldn't do in public."

Lian Chisu rolled her eyes at him. This time, the people of the desolate mountain were saved by Jiang Yu right under everyone's noses. And the things Chu Jue said in front of them would only elevate Jiang Yu to an even higher position.

Everything Lian Chisu wanted was taken away by him once again. It's unknown whether Chu Jue will reveal what she did, but the truth will eventually come out. Lian Chisu looked at Jiang Yu, who was rescuing people in mid-air, her face turning pale and then red. In the end, she lowered her eyes, lost in thought.

In reality, the situation in the desolate mountain wasn't complicated. It was just that the suppression of the Xianchen Sword had suddenly disappeared, causing some of the remaining evil spirits to erupt once more. Most of the disciples responsible for guarding the area were still relatively weak and no match for them, so they were injured. When the news reached the sect, the situation became difficult to handle.

Jiang Yu noticed it when he arrived.

The Xianchen Sword would have been the most suitable solution, but he didn't use it. His spiritual power after ascension had recovered to its peak, or even surpassed it. He could have dealt with these things by himself.

As darkness gradually turned to light, the distant sunlight slowly peeked from the mountainside into the sky, reaching its highest point and shining down on this vast land, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Jiang Yu's eyes were bloodshot. A whole night had passed, and he had exhausted most of his cultivation. His expression had become somewhat dazed. He only regained his senses for a moment when he saw a touch of green on the mountain peak.

"Young Master Jiang, is this... already resolved?"

When Chu Jue saw him come down, he couldn't help but ask. He originally thought that things would take several days, but he didn't expect that in just a short while, the faces of the sect leaders and elders following the man also became more or less unpleasant. This contrast made the gap between them and Jiang Yu even more obvious.

It's like night and day.

"Well, I have some things to attend to, so I'll trouble Sect Leader Chu to send someone to look after this place." Jiang Yu nodded to him, his eyes not even glancing at Lian Chisu, before he hurriedly left, his figure growing smaller and smaller until he disappeared from sight.

"Is it really resolved? Young Master Jiang has only taken a short time; he can't possibly be lying to us, can he?"

"Wasn't it said to be very serious? They even invited the sect leader and the others. Didn't the elders say back then that he was powerless and that this matter was as difficult as climbing to heaven? Why does it seem so simple when Young Master Jiang arrives?"

The group whispered among themselves. Even Chu Jue didn't completely believe what Jiang Yu had just said. He thought that Jiang Yu was just too worried because Shen Jiuxu hadn't come with them, so he only dealt with the situation briefly.

Unexpectedly, when Chu Jue led his disciples to check, they realized that they had been judging Jiang Yu by their own petty standards. Jiang Yu had truly brought the situation under control, and even Tang Ling, who had caused the most trouble, had been restored to his original state. All the injuries that had been on his body for months had disappeared, and he was as lucid as ever.

All of this was accomplished in just one hour.

The power after ascension was far more terrifying than before, which startled Chu Jue. The others remained silent, having been plotting their moves for a long time. Some even distanced themselves from Lian Chisu, hoping to stay away from the conflicts between the big shots and avoid being caught in the crossfire.

The sun was at its zenith, and the light was so bright that people could barely open their eyes. Chu Jue discussed the matter with several elders and decided to leave some capable disciples in the desolate mountains. As for Lian Chisu's matter, he thought about it but ultimately decided not to mention it.

This matter involves Jiang Yu and Lian Quesheng. Chu Jue is aware of this and is just waiting for Lian Quesheng to wake up and for Sect Leader Shen to recover so that they can both be in the mood to deal with it before bringing it up.

Otherwise, he would only be causing trouble for himself for no reason. He waved his hand, signaling everyone who was alright to go back. He sighed and looked at his own shadow, which was already showing signs of limping on the ground. He thought to himself that time really does wait for no one. His generation had really grown old. They were already at the age when those young people should be standing tall and strong.

When Dianxing was summoned by Shen Jiuxu with a letter, he didn't know what it meant. He had heard the news about Young Master Jiang's ascension and was thinking of congratulating him, but Sect Master Shen's emotions seemed abnormal and he didn't look happy, so he immediately fell silent.

“Dianxing, this is your grandfather. Take him back to Shenwuke first. He can stay at Fuyou Palace for the time being. It’s not convenient to stay in the desolate mountains.”

Shen Jiuxu then explained other sect affairs to him. In fact, Dianxing had been managing sect affairs with ease over the years, so he didn't need to worry about it much. Without Lianfeng and Liangu, there was even less trouble.

Shen Jiuxu didn't say much, but patted his shoulder and said, "With Grandfather here, Jiang Yu won't skip meals. Every two days, he can go to the steamed bun shop on Qingyun Ladder to buy some of his favorite foods. I've made a list for the shop owner and paid for it. You just need to go and pick it up."

"yes."

Dianxing was completely confused. Normally, whenever it came to Young Master Jiang, Sect Master Shen would handle things personally and wish they would stay away from him. Why would he let him get involved now?

“His birthday is in three months and seven days. I have prepared gifts for him at the back mountain of Shenwuke and made some other arrangements. With his grandfather around, he will not forget.”

"Yes, then I will remember to wish Young Master Jiang a happy birthday?" Dianxing's tone was tentative and uncertain. He cautiously glanced at Sect Master Shen's expression. The feeling that he was giving his last words and making his final arrangements made him very uneasy.

Shen Jiuxu hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'd better tell you. It'll make you happier when the time comes."

"Sect Master, what's wrong? Has something happened? Does Young Master Jiang know?" Dianxing couldn't hold back any longer and finally asked, "If something really has happened, you and Young Master Jiang can discuss it properly. There won't be any problems. I'm very scared because you're saying this!"

"It's alright, just do as I say. You take your grandfather back first, and be careful in everything you do."

Dianxing had no choice but to listen to him and take the people back. The old man was sullen the whole way. He was usually kind and liked to talk to people, but he didn't say a word to these young disciples who were about the same age as Jiang Yu and Shen Jiuxu.

He knew what was going to happen, and could only do his best to prepare in advance so that Jiang Yu wouldn't be too heartbroken. Even if the effect was minimal, he was willing to do so.

Jiang Yu emerged from the desolate mountain, and his heart was pounding rapidly halfway there. He was eager to see Shen Jiuxu at this moment, and his hands were even trembling, fearing that something bad would happen if he was a step too late.

This overwhelming premonition filled Jiang Yu with the strongest panic he had ever experienced. He kept reassuring himself that his cultivation was still intact and he could still heal Shen Jiuxu, no matter how badly he was injured, he could still bring him back to life.

He had saved Xiaoying, the child from Lao Wu's family, and so many villagers from Qingyunti and the barren mountains; his experience was already vast.

Moreover, his cultivation level had become even stronger after his ascension, which should have been a trivial matter for him. However, his frantic heartbeat and uncontrollable anxiety left Jiang Yu at a loss. He had already moved at his fastest pace, but it still felt slow to him.

Only when a gentle voice sounded from ahead, and a man dressed in a simple white shirt stood amidst the blooming flowers and smiled at Jiang Yu, did his heart ease slightly.

Immediately, Jiang Yu couldn't take his eyes off Shen Jiuxu. He rarely wore white, and this color made his face look like jade and his temperament ethereal. For a moment, Jiang Yu was even a little dazed.

The clean white clothes covered all the bloodstains and dirt on his body, seemingly returning everything to its original peaceful state. The light floral fragrance and the flowers, some in full bloom and some about to bloom, made Jiang Yu feel as if he had returned to the day he first met Shen Jiuxu.

At this moment, his heart beat only for Shen Jiuxu, and he was extremely grateful that Jiang Yu had met Shen Jiuxu.