Chapter 9: Testing Anyway, she has already tested the results, and will test them tomorrow...
Ying Bu Ran looked at Cheng Banxia, patting his chest and making such a solemn promise. While he was touched, he was also confused: "Why are you so determined to let us do that?"
Cheng Banxia touched his chin, thought for a moment, and then spread his hands. "After all, you two clearly have different feelings for each other. I have no interest in forcibly breaking up a relationship. And selfishly, I don't want Senior Sister to continue completely according to the path Master has given her."
The path pointed out by the master? Ying Bu Ran frowned slightly. She had never thought that there was such a thing as a path in cultivation. After all, Zhao Qingxun had always allowed her to cultivate freely.
"What is the path...?"
Speaking of this, Cheng Banxia glanced towards the door, then waved to Ying Bu Ran, indicating her to come closer.
After Ying Bu Ran approached, he said, "Do you know? The further a cultivator progresses, the harder it becomes, and the more tests they face. The most difficult of these is to examine one's conscience."
"So, some people have developed a way to avoid questioning their conscience. This path is the path of ruthlessness, which means abandoning all human emotions and focusing solely on cultivation. This is also the path my master wants me to take."
Ying Bu Ran fell silent. If Zhao Qingxun was following the ruthless path now, then she shouldn't bother with him. This was the path of a bad person. "Then Qingxun..."
Cheng Banxia's next words relieved Ying Bu Ran. "She didn't choose this path. She and I share the same view. As human beings, it's impossible to be completely without emotions. Besides, we cultivate to save the common people. What's the point of cultivating without emotions and desires? That's not the purpose of our cultivation."
Ying Bu Ran nodded. After calming down, he thought back to what Zhao Qingxun had shown during this period. It was indeed not consistent with the ruthless path. But he had said before that Zhao Qingxun was a very indifferent person. "But you said before?"
"She was indeed heartless and desireless before. Although she didn't want to go down this path, Master insisted on training her in this direction, which more or less influenced her." Cheng Banxia said seriously, "So I hope you can give Senior Sister a hand."
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After finishing his conversation with Luo Wangqing, Zhao Qingxun did not return to his residence immediately, but came to Wangchen Cliff.
Luo Wangqing noticed that Cheng Banxia knew about Ying Bu Ran's existence, so she asked her not to let Cheng Banxia know Ying Bu Ran's true identity.
The truth about the heavenly sacrifice cannot be revealed, and Luo Wangqing asks her to swear not to tell anyone.
What should she do after this? Zhao Qingxun was a little confused. Should she tell the truth or hide it until the last moment?
The sky gradually darkened, and the sun slowly disappeared behind the mountain. Although the sect was far away from the town, the cultivators had better eyesight than ordinary people, and they could still see the city at the foot of the mountain, lighting up with stars and lights.
If the heavenly sacrifice cannot be completed, the wrath of heaven will befall, plague will spread, and these lights will no longer exist.
But the heavenly sacrifice will come at the cost of Ying Bu Ran’s life, and she is also an innocent person.
What should she do...
"Senior Sister? I knew you were here." Cheng Banxia's voice came from behind him. Zhao Qingxun turned around, the confusion on his face instantly disappeared, and he nodded calmly.
Zhao Qingxun glanced behind her and didn't bring anyone out: "What do you want to talk to me about?"
Cheng Banxia nodded: "It's about Junior Sister Ying..."
Originally, Zhao Qingxun had a vague look in his eyes, and it was obvious that he was worried. But when he heard the words "Junior Sister Ying", his vague gaze instantly focused on Cheng Banxia.
It was indeed unusual. Cheng Banxia muttered to herself, then said with a smile, "Sister, if someone falls in love with Junior Sister Ying, you..."
She didn't intend to beat around the bush. If she did, her senior sister probably wouldn't be able to understand her original meaning. It would be better to get straight to the point.
I didn't expect that I would be interrupted by Zhao Qingxun before I could finish my words.
"Who?" Zhao Qingxun suddenly looked at Cheng Banxia and asked.
Cheng Banxia's eyes darted around, and a sinister thought came to her mind: "Senior Sister, do you think you don't believe in love at first sight?"
Zhao Qingxun looked at her coldly: "Don't even think about it. Don't even think about having any inappropriate feelings for her. I know you don't mean that. Just say it."
"Ahem, I just wanted to test you. I'm afraid it might be too strong for you to handle." Cheng Banxia waved her hands, feeling somewhat guilty. Then, staring into Zhao Qingxun's eyes, she asked, "Senior Sister, how do you feel about your Junior Sister? What do you think of her?"
Zhao Qingxun said without hesitation: "Of course it's Junior Sister, what else could it be?"
"You're lying! You're not even that attentive to me!" Cheng Banxia looked unconvinced.
However, Zhao Qingxun had no intention of going deeper into this topic. He looked away with a vague look and said directly, "Don't think too much, and read less novels. It's getting late, so I'll go back first."
Seeing that the man was about to run away and knowing that no results would be obtained today, Cheng Banxia did not continue to pester him. Anyway, she had already found out the result and would tell Ying Bu Ran tomorrow.
Zhao Qingxun was not as calm as she appeared. On the way back, she kept thinking about what Cheng Banxia had just said.
Based on her understanding of her junior sister, she would never say this suddenly, so something must have happened to Ying Bu Ran.
Was it because she felt uncomfortable staying in the courtyard all this time? Or did her junior sister show her something strange?
She didn't figure out the answer until she returned to the yard.
"You're back! Dinner is ready. Do you want to come and eat?" After hearing the voice, Ying Bu Ran, who was setting the table, turned around happily and waved to Zhao Qingxun.
She didn't dwell on those things too much, just letting things take their own course. If Zhao Qingxun was also interested in her, she would go back and fight for him. But if not...
Just maintain the current relationship. She is afraid of losing everything if she is too greedy.
Zhao Qingxun also smiled and waved to Ying Bu Ran, suppressing the question in his heart so as not to be noticed by Ying Bu Ran.
After dinner, she took the initiative to ask Ying Bu Ran about his life here.
Ying Buyan answered sincerely, "It's pretty good, actually. It's much better than before. I have a house to live in, and I don't have to worry about what to eat every day."
It's just a bit boring. There is nothing else to do every day except practicing. I can't go anywhere else for fear of being captured by the ghost tribe.
Although he said so, Zhao Qingxun still caught a hint of loneliness hidden under the satisfaction: "Are you bored staying here?"
"Not really. After all, you're here with me." Ying Buyan smiled. She was already content with her current life.
Zhao Qingxun fell silent again. The more easily Ying Bu Ran was content, the more her heart ached. "Then... do you want to go out and take a look?"
Just this once, just this once. Time is running out, so let's make it up to her one last time.
When Ying Bu Ran heard the word "go out", his eyes lit up for a moment, then dimmed again: "Can I? But will I be caught if I go out?"
"No, the ghost tribe is completely silent now. Everywhere in the world is preparing for the celebration, and the defenses are tighter than ever before. It's still safe to go out now." Zhao Qingxun explained, and then she added, "Even if there are ghosts, I will protect you. If you miss this opportunity, you may never have the chance to leave again."
Ying Bu Ran was still a little worried and couldn't help asking, "But what about Master..."
"I will persuade Master, you don't have to worry about this."
"Is it really possible? Thank you so much!" Ying Bu Ran was very excited and almost went forward to hug Zhao Qingxun, but stopped halfway.
Seeing that she seemed a little afraid and hesitant, Zhao Qingxun felt a pang in his heart again, and took the initiative to go forward and hug her.
"You don't have to be so cautious in front of me," Zhao Qingxun whispered in Ying Bu Ran's ear, patting her back to comfort her. "Don't keep anything in your heart. You have the right to speak up."
"Look at Cheng Banxia, she never hides anything from me."
Ying Bu Ran was stunned for a moment, feeling his eyes a little moist and his nose sore.
No one had said this to her for a long time, and she had to be careful to survive the hostility around her.
Ying Bu Ran also hugged Zhao Qingxun. She was a head shorter than Zhao Qingxun, so she could just bury her head in her arms.
Not long after, Zhao Qingxun felt a little wetness in his chest.
"...Thank you." Ying Bu Ran said softly, sounding a little depressed.
Zhao Qingxun gently rubbed her head and sighed.
How nice it would be if there was no wrath of heaven?
Ying Bu Ran took a long time to calm down, and then left Zhao Qingxun's arms, feeling a little embarrassed: "Sorry, I got your clothes wet."
Zhao Qingxun patted her head and smiled, "It's okay, it's good to cry. You've been suppressing yourself too much, so it's good to vent like this."
"...Well, thank you after all." Ying Bu Ran rubbed her nose, still a little embarrassed. Then she thought of something, looked up at Zhao Qingxun, and said softly, "Actually, you're the same. You say this to me, but don't you also like to suppress yourself?"
Zhao Qingxun was speechless. Under Ying Bu Ran's gaze, he smiled and shook his head, admitting, "Yes, I'm the same way. I will change. What did Cheng Banxia tell you?"
Then, she saw Ying Bu Ran visibly stiffen, and thought to herself, it was just as she expected.
Ying Bu Ran coughed twice, a little embarrassed: "It's just some emotional issues, and things about the path of cultivation."
"You guys..." Zhao Qingxun frowned slightly. It can't be true?
"No, no, it has nothing to do with me. I just asked her for advice on some things I didn't understand." Ying Bu Ran waved his hands repeatedly.
Zhao Qingxun breathed a sigh of relief, but he still felt something was wrong. After thinking for a moment, he said seriously, "Is it about cultivation? If you don't understand something, you can ask me."
Ying Bu Ran shook his head: "No, it's about feelings." As soon as he finished speaking, a strange blush appeared on Zhao Qingxun's face.
What's going on? Ying Bu Ran launched a staring attack, observing Zhao Qingxun's expression with inquiry and curiosity.
Zhao Qingxun coughed and explained, "Cheng Banxia talked to me this evening about her relationship situation."
"Then...how did you answer?" Ying Bu Ran asked, feeling a little nervous.
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