Upon first arrival, words met with separation and seclusion.
After the meal, Han Sheng asked, "Will Xingyi be able to adapt to life here?"
After hearing this, Gongsun Dou looked in Li Xingyi's direction, and Li Xingyi replied, "You'll get used to it after a while."
Han Sheng smiled and said, "Xing Yi, I have high expectations for you. With your talent, you should be able to learn the most basic martial arts within this month. I will test you in a month. I hope you will not disappoint me."
Li Xingyi calmly replied, "This disciple will do his best."
Han Sheng smiled and said, "That's good. The Frostfrost Sect practices martial arts in the morning and studies in the afternoon. You can just follow Mu Chu."
Mu Chu then stood up and said, "Let's go."
Seeing this, Li Xingyi and the others immediately followed. Mu Chu walked in front and said, "Disciples of the Frostfrost Sect, regardless of their status, must not inquire about their status. What you learn must not be told to others. From the moment you enter the Frostfrost Sect, you are just yourselves."
Li Xingyi asked, "Why can't we tell our family?"
Mu Chu replied, "It's just to avoid some unnecessary trouble. Xingyi was brought back directly by the sect leader, so there must be many problems. I can only say that becoming stronger through martial arts is... entirely beneficial to you, Xingyi."
Li Xingyi thought about it carefully after hearing it.
That's true, but... is all of this a coincidence, or... did they do it on purpose?
After all, he had been sick for three months and no one could cure him. It just so happened that Han Sheng could cure him. He even brought Li Xingyi to Shuanghan Sect without asking Li Xingyi's opinion, which really made people suspicious.
After they left, Mu Sui said, "Sect Leader, she will be suspicious. What if she doesn't want to stay here?"
Mu Dong said, "They probably already suspect it, and may even have guessed it."
When Li Xingyi fell into a coma after the incident with Li Hehua, Han Sheng secretly went to feed her a Half-Dream Half-Awake Pill, just so that Li Xingyi could legitimately go to Shuanghan Sect.
Mu Shang said, "It's alright, she will. After all, she already has enemies."
Han Sheng laughed and said, "That's right. The Li Xingyi of the past might not have done that, but the Li Xingyi of now definitely wants power to take revenge, so even if she knows, she will still become stronger here."
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou immediately understood how Li Xingyi had come here.
It seems it was brought without permission. I wonder what has happened in the capital?
Mu Chu led everyone to a courtyard with a plaque above it that read "Yanci Xuan" (言辞轩). Li Xingyi looked at the plaque and praised it in his heart.
Good name.
The group went inside and saw that there were many rooms in the courtyard. Mu Chu explained, "There are many disciples in the sect, so it is impossible for them to study in one room. Therefore, they study separately. There are quite a few teachers in our sect. It's just that I am the elder who is studying for this generation."
Li Xingyi asked, "Elder?"
Mu Chu explained, “Each sect leader is assisted by four people. These four people manage different affairs within the sect. When a new sect leader takes office, the elders will also be replaced. The elders of the previous generation can continue to manage the affairs they are in charge of, but they can only assist the new generation of elders. The real management power is in the hands of the new generation.”
Qingyi said, "Wouldn't that be depriving them of their rights? Won't they be dissatisfied?"
Li Xingyi agreed in his heart.
That's true. Their rights have been forcibly taken away, and those with ulterior motives will surely cause trouble.
Mu Chu said, "No, they feel that way they are freer. They will help when they need help, and they can be free when they don't need help. But Yan Cixuan is basically always helping out, so they unanimously requested that either the disciples study in the square or another big house be built for the disciples to study."
At this point, Mu Dong seemed somewhat helpless.
Hongxing understood.
It seems they really don't want to help and want Uncle Mu Dong to teach them all by himself.
After hearing this, Li Xingyi said, "It is different from others, but Frost Cold Sect should just be a place for martial arts training. So when the new sect leader takes office, the previous sect leader must have died. And the four people accompanying the sect leader should be about the same age as the sect leader. So how come there are so many teachers helping him?"
Gongsun Dou praised him in his heart.
That's clever of them to have noticed that.
Mu Chu turned to look at Li Xingyi and said, "The sect leader can also step down, and some outstanding disciples can be selected as teachers."
Li Xingyi asked, "Would the sect leader really give up that position so soon?"
Mu Chu calmly said, "Within the sect, ruthlessness is the highest virtue. One's heart must be as frozen as a river in winter, and desires will not exist. The sect leader takes pride in the sect, and if there is a more suitable person, one can naturally step down."
Gongsun Dou watched them quietly.
As expected, it was the same excuse.
When Gongsun Dou first arrived, he asked the same question and received the same answer. He had wondered if Mu Chu's answer was the same, but now it seems they are consistent.
Li Xingyi then asked, "What will happen to the former sect leader after he abdicates?"
Looking ahead, Mu Chu said, "I can help with sect affairs, travel down the mountain, or find suitable disciples for the sect. I am very free and no longer have to bear the heavy responsibility of a sect."
Li Xingyi asked, "Will he travel with his elders?"
Mu Chu lowered her eyes and said, "It depends on the situation. It's not certain. Everyone has their own ambitions. The comings and goings in the martial world are inherently tragic. We don't know whether we'll be enemies or friends when we meet again in the future. But the people of Frost Cold Sect are ultimately... with an icy heart."
After speaking, Mu Chu seemed to have a hint of sadness in his expression.
Li Xingyi seemed to understand something.
The reason for freezing one's heart is probably because the world is so desolate. In order to avoid being heartbroken and sad, and to prevent oneself from acting on emotions, being cold as ice is indeed the only useful thing. No matter what happens, it will not be touched. It is also a kind of self-protection.
At this moment, Mu Chu came to her senses and said, "Let's go in."
The group then entered a room marked with the number one on the outside. The room was full of disciples, but there were just four seats available. Mu Chu said, "Please take your seats."
Upon hearing this, the four slowly walked towards their seats. Gongsun Dou and Hongxing sat together in front, while Li Xingyi and Qingyi sat together behind them. After Mu Chu saw them settled, he said, "Besides martial arts, the Frost Cold Sect also needs to learn strategy. Only those who are both wise and brave can become powerful."
Li Xingyi had felt many gazes upon her since entering, but these had clearly decreased by the time Mu Chu began speaking. However, she now felt a burning gaze behind her. She quietly watched Mu Chu and listened to her speak, completely ignoring the gaze, after all, she had always been the center of attention since childhood.
Mu Chu said, "You can do whatever you want on the surface, but your heart must be as cold and hard as an iceberg, just like the sect leader. When you make a move, you can think about your most painful things and be ruthless to your opponent, but in a competition, you must stop when you've made your point."
After saying that, she suddenly asked, "Li You, tell me where the Rejuvenation Herb, which is the ingredient for the Rejuvenation Pill, is?"
Li Xingyi slowly turned around and looked at the person, who was holding his face in one hand and looking him over.
He smiled gently when he saw Li Xingyi turn around, then calmly stood up and said, "In Spring Breeze Valley."
Li Xingyi immediately recognized whose gaze had been directed at him upon seeing his expression.
Was that gaze really his? Li You then wished to seize the fleeting beauty of spring, for she could not remain confined to a single branch. Li You is indeed a fine name.
Mu Chu looked at him and said, "Don't let your mind wander in class. Don't waste your talent."
Li You arrived three months ago. With her intelligence, she is a strong contender to become one of the four elders. However, no one knows if there will be anyone who can surpass her. Only by working hard can she secure her place.
Li You bowed and said, "Yes, disciple understands."
Mu Chu said, "Yes, sit down."
Li Youyi sat down as instructed, and this time he obediently listened to the lesson without looking at Li Xingyi.
Mu Chu continued, "Identifying medicinal herbs is so that you can heal yourselves after you leave the mountain. In the martial world, injuries are inevitable. It's better to rely on yourself than on others. What you're learning today is..."
After a long time, class finally ended. The class mainly covered topics such as herbs and interpersonal relationships. Each disciple had a thick book called "The Herbal Record".
During class, I would randomly check the students' memorization. They also needed to learn how to conduct themselves in society. They knew they had to be shrewd; being too naive would only lead to being eliminated in this world.
Li Xingyi seemed to be deep in thought after he came out.
Frostbite Sect seems too perfect, teaching both literary and martial arts. What exactly is it trying to do? Such elaborate planning isn't typical of ordinary martial arts sects; it feels like there's some kind of conspiracy...
Gongsun Dou stood behind Li Xingyi, seemingly knowing what she was thinking, and said, "Junior Sister, Frost Cold Sect is pure and refined, an exceptionally beautiful paradise on earth. Junior Sister should cherish the time she spends here."
These words seemed to be an answer to Li Xingyi's thoughts, but also to tell her not to be too curious about some things, because curiosity is the most harmful thing. Li Xingyi did not turn around, and said lightly, "Senior brother too."
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