Chapter 14 The Black Pot Wholesaler
Seeing the light on the communication jade slip about to disappear, Wei Houming's heart tightened, and he shouted, "If Master goes in, I will chase him all the way to the Netherworld Sea!"
The light emanating from Elder Kui Tu suddenly dimmed, and his gaze as he looked at the communication jade slip was like that of someone looking at a child who didn't know any better: "Ming'er, don't be silly!"
With Kui Houming's Golden Core cultivation level, entering the Netherworld Sea would only lead to certain death.
"You don't need to try to hide it from me anymore. I know everything. I don't need the Netherworld Flower. So what if my cultivation stagnates? I can't lose you!"
Wei Houming was afraid that his master would not listen to his advice, and his face showed anxiety.
“…Ming’er”.
Elder Kui Tu sighed deeply, feeling the difficulty of the matter. Originally, he only planned to make a trip to the Nether Sea, but Ming'er had to find out the whole story.
"Have you forgotten what I told you? A cultivator should prioritize seeking immortality and asking questions, and should never give up easily. How can you do this to repay the cultivation I have given you?"
These words were undeniably serious.
Kui Houming was obedient from a young age and worked hard in his cultivation, rarely receiving criticism from his master. However, when faced with his master's questioning, he remained unmoved.
“I have always kept your words in mind, so I remember you told me that just focusing on cultivation is not enough; there are more important things besides cultivation.”
Kui Houming resolutely said, "If the price of curing my weakness is sacrificing your life, I would rather have died that winter myself!"
Elder Kui Tu remained silent for a long time.
It's one thing to contradict oneself after saying something.
What troubled him most was that the kid was stubborn and never changed his mind once he made a promise.
No sooner had I gone to the Nether Sea than this kid followed right behind me.
This was not the outcome Elder Kui Tu wanted to see.
Even though he believed he had made all the necessary preparations, the Netherworld Sea was, after all, one of the forbidden areas, and the risk of falling remained consistently high.
He only wanted the Netherworld Flower to cure Ming'er's illness. If it led Ming'er to seek him out in the Netherworld Sea, wouldn't that send the boy to meet the King of Hell sooner?
Seeing that the other party was wavering, Wei Houming said sincerely, "Master, I am already satisfied with my Golden Core stage cultivation. For me, cultivation has never been the most important thing. Without you, what am I?"
Elder Kui Tu was moved by his strong words and thought to himself that he hadn't spoiled this boy for nothing.
However, he was in a dilemma.
If we give up on entering the Netherworld Sea now, not only will we fail to collect the Netherworld Flower, but all our efforts over the years will also be in vain.
But if they go in, both master and disciple might be reincarnated.
After a long while, Elder Kui Tu said helplessly, "I can't persuade you, but Ming'er, are you prepared to accept the consequences of not making any progress in your cultivation?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Wei Houming replied, "I know perfectly well, Master, you need not worry about it."
"You brat, I wish I could worry less about you," Elder Kui Tu said with a laugh.
Kui Houming said with shame, "It was my fault."
Only after hearing Lou Yuqing's heartfelt words did he truly understand how much his master had sacrificed for him.
Elder Kui Tu chuckled: "Why should I blame you? Did you know I was going to the Nether Sea? Did the news leak from the Medicine Saint?"
Kui Houming: Ah, this.
"It really was him." Elder Kui Tu saw that he remained silent and immediately concluded that the Sage of Medicine was the culprit.
That makes some sense, but not much.
Kui Houming: The Sage of Medicine has been unfairly blamed again.
The things we truly feel are hard to express verbally, but by following our master's line of thought, they were perfectly explained.
There will be some problems when Master returns to the sect and confronts someone.
However, they should be able to understand.
Kui Houming thought uncertainly.
Just then, someone transmitted a message to him: "Tell Kui Tu to go find Zi Xiao."
That sound?
Wei Houming suddenly looked at Gu Bugai, and their eyes met. Gu Bugai saw that he had realized what was happening and nodded imperceptibly.
"you……"
Kui Houming's mind exploded. He finally realized where the familiarity with the other person came from. The other person actually had some similarities with Zixiao Immortal Venerable!
However, he did not simply assume that Gu Bugai and Zixiao Immortal Venerable were related by blood, because his master had told him that Zixiao Immortal Venerable had severed all worldly ties and had no descendants.
In addition, Gu Bugai's tone was extremely indifferent, as if he didn't take Zixiao seriously at all.
It should be noted that all disciples of the Wendao Sect respect the Purple Cloud Immortal Venerable, but this person is an exception.
Combining these two points.
This person's identity is becoming increasingly obvious!
"Grandmaster Zixiao, is that you?" Wei Houming carefully transmitted his voice. Like everyone else, he regarded Immortal Venerable Zixiao as his role model.
Prior to this, he had set his sights on surpassing his opponent.
Although this wish is now facing failure...
Gu Bugai was somewhat surprised, but then readily admitted, "It's me. You let Kui Tu return to the sect, and I'll go to the Netherworld Sea in his place. With the Netherworld Flower, you don't need to worry about your cultivation stagnating."
Kui Houming's body trembled, jolted awake from his despair: "Grandmaster?"
Gu Bugai calmly said, "I don't like being disturbed, but if Kui Tu still sticks to the old ways when faced with this kind of situation, wouldn't that be a waste of your talent?"
"But the Nether Sea is a forbidden area, Grandmaster..." After the initial shock, Kui Houming was overwhelmed with a mixture of anticipation and worry.
Gu Bugai said easily, "It's alright, it just takes a little effort."
The reason why the Netherworld Sea can kill high-level cultivators is that the howling sound there can attack the cultivator's soul. The soul of a Nascent Soul cultivator is still unstable, so Kui Tu was in a dangerous situation after entering.
However, his cultivation had already broken through the Nascent Soul stage, and his soul was very stable, so he was not afraid of the roar of the Nether Sea.
"Ming'er?"
Elder Kui Tu saw that Kui Houming remained silent and assumed that he was sad. Anyone who knew that they would no longer be able to improve their cultivation would be unable to remain calm.
He could understand Ming'er's reaction.
A trace of sadness flashed in Elder Kui Tu's eyes. This child had suffered so much. He clearly possessed a Heavenly Spiritual Root, but his cultivation path was cut off due to physical reasons.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look towards the entrance to the Nether Sea.
Actually, he might not necessarily perish inside...
Kui Houming's delighted voice interrupted his reverie: "Master, Grandmaster has agreed to help me find the Netherworld Flower. You can return to the sect now!"
With the promise of the Purple Cloud Immortal, Master had no reason to refuse.
"Which grandmaster?"
Elder Kui Tu blurted out unconsciously, then slapped his head, "Am I getting senile? Wen Dao Sect only has one grandmaster."
"Uncle-Master Zixiao?!"
Kui Houming nodded emphatically: "Yes."
Elder Kui Tu was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "You'll say anything to get me back to the sect. Before I left the sect, my uncle was in seclusion. Besides, he didn't have time to deal with a junior like you."
“Master, it’s really Grandmaster! Your disciple wouldn’t lie to you like that.” For the first time, Wei Houming felt that he was a bit clumsy with words.
Elder Kui Tu clicked his tongue twice, just about to instruct his disciple, when he noticed that the communication jade slip went dark and then lit up again.
“Kui Tu”.
"What are you up to, you brat... huh?" Elder Kui Tu cursed, but halfway through his sentence he suddenly realized something was wrong. The voice sounded a lot like his Uncle-Master Zi Xiao.
Gu Bugai repeated, "Kui Tu."
Elder Kui Tu's hand trembled, almost dropping the jade slip: "Uncle-Master, you've emerged from seclusion?"
"Yes, I know what happened. The Nether Sea is not a place you can venture into. You stay in the sect and wait for me to bring back the spiritual herbs," Gu Bugai said calmly.
Elder Kui Tu was overjoyed and somewhat incoherent: "Uncle-Master, with you here, there's absolutely no problem. I... Ming'er can finally continue his cultivation. Thank you, Uncle-Master, I..."
"Calm down first," Gu Bugai said.
Elder Kui Tu readily agreed: "Alright, alright, my head is a bit of a mess."
He had originally planned to risk his life in the Netherworld Sea to find a cure for his ailment, but Ming'er suddenly sent him a message threatening him that he could not enter the forbidden area.
He wouldn't die, but Ming'er's future cultivation would be hopeless. Just then, their grandmaster, who was usually in seclusion, suddenly appeared and said he would personally help them find the Netherworld Flower.
With these ups and downs, Elder Kui Tu's emotions fluctuated wildly. He never expected that the matter that had troubled him for so long would be resolved so suddenly.
"Kui Tu, you're really getting worse as you get older. This concerns your own disciple, and you can still sit still and not come to me for help." Gu Bugai's tone was dissatisfied, clearly disapproving of his handling of the situation.
Elder Kui Tu, embarrassed by the reprimand, argued, "Uncle-Master, you were in seclusion. Although my disciple has a weak ailment, it's not life-threatening. But if it causes you any trouble, then it's my fault."
Gu Bugai snorted coldly, "Kui Houming is not only your personal disciple, but also the backbone of the sect. If the sect suffers from a lack of successors because of your mistake, then that is your fault."
"...Uncle-Master is right."
Elder Kui Tu gave a bitter smile.
They had to accept their elders' admonitions; they couldn't talk back, let alone have their martial uncle take action to solve a major problem for them.
"I don't know how Ming'er managed to run into his martial uncle, he's just lucky." Elder Kui Tu was quite happy when he mentioned this.
Uncle Zixiao has always been elusive, appearing and disappearing without a trace, like a dragon whose head is seen but not its tail. It's very likely that none of them know when he comes out of seclusion.
I never expected Ming'er to be so lucky.
"cough."
Gu Bugai's gaze flickered, and he simply brushed it off: "It was just a chance encounter. How many Netherworld Flowers do you need?"
How many?
Can I also choose the quantity?
Elder Kui Tu couldn't help but gasp in amazement. As expected of his senior uncle, he spoke with such magnanimity. The Netherworld Flower grows in the deep sea, even a single one is beyond his reach.
"I want just one."
He wasn't greedy; one flower was enough, there was no need for more.
After Elder Kui Tu finished speaking, he thought to himself that Ming'er must know about his trip to the Netherworld Sea because it was related to his Uncle Zi Xiao.
So, without his knowledge, Gu Bugai was unwittingly framed and made a scapegoat.
After the two finished their conversation, Elder Kui Tu and Kui Houming exchanged messages: "Ming'er, your master will be returning to the sect soon. Tell me about your biological parents."
Only after setting aside matters concerning the Nether Sea did Elder Kui Tu have time to concern himself with this matter.
Kui Houming was slightly taken aback, and his mood immediately soured: "Master, I regret it."
“I always thought I was separated from my parents during the demonic calamity, but now I know that they abandoned me with their own hands…”
"What!"
Elder Kui Tu immediately jumped up and down, wishing he could rush over right away.
To be such a cruel parent.
Even tigers don't eat their cubs!
No wonder Ming'er became so lost; it turns out she encountered these scumbags.
Elder Kui Tu was furious when he thought that he would have died in the wilderness if he hadn't met Ming'er back then: "Keep them calm, I'm coming right away!"
Kui Houming pursed his lips: "I didn't meet with them."
Elder Kui Tu paused, his angry expression faltering: "What?"
Kui Houming explained it from beginning to end, omitting Lou Yuqing's true feelings in the middle.
"Did Uncle Zixiao tell you this as well?"
Kui Tu pondered for a moment, then asked.
"Yes," Kui Houming said against his will.
I'm sorry, Grandmaster.
Gu Bugai: "..." Fine.
Elder Kui Tu immediately said, "What my master says is right. You wait, I will definitely get justice for you."
"Master, no need, I don't want to see them." Wei Houming's face was tense, and his tone was stiff, instinctively not wanting to get involved with them.
"I must see him!"
Elder Kui Tu's attitude was firm: "If we don't meet, your inner knot will never be untied until you die. What's the use of curing your weakness then? You'll only be a hindrance here."
"I..." Wei Houming was undecided, wavering back and forth, feeling that his master was right on one hand, but not wanting to face reality on the other.
At this moment, Lou Yuqing's inner voice resonated.
There seems to be a sound coming from around that corner?
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