Chapter 954 The Past of Master Han
Amidst everyone's eager gazes, Master Han shook his head slightly, "I've never experienced that; there are no such blind caterpillars."
"..."
"Make yourselves at home. There's only one bed. I'm going to rest now." After saying that, Master Han turned and went to the stone chamber at the back.
Everyone was exhausted, but they were finally able to relax.
Fortunately, snakes are afraid of the cold, and there was a thick carpet on the ground with a pretty pattern, like it came from the Western Regions.
No one paid any attention to etiquette; they just lay down on the ground.
Song Chunxue distributed the blankets she had brought to them, covered herself with a thick fur coat, and went to sleep immediately.
She's truly exhausted; even if the sky falls, don't call for her.
...
"Ah Xue, Ah Xue?"
"Ah Xue, wake up quickly."
Lord Xie has arrived?
Song Chunxue suddenly woke up from her dream and sat up straight.
"Master, would you like some porridge? Fish porridge, made by Uncle Zhao. Please get up and try it."
Changyun was holding a steaming bowl of porridge, squatting in front of her.
So it turns out Lord Xie isn't here. It's been so long since we've been apart; it feels strange.
However, as people grow up, they have to accept many joys and sorrows.
Even if two people who spend every day together have gradually become inseparable, when faced with choices and separation, they have to sever the deep-rooted dependence they have formed.
She took the bowl and casually asked, "You're all awake? Where did everyone go?"
“We went up to see the scenery. Uncle Zhang is drinking tea. Would you like some, Master?” Changyun sat cross-legged in front of her. “Master Han said that once we’ve rested up, we’ll stay at an inn in the city.”
Song Chunxue asked curiously, "Why don't you live here anymore?"
Changyun lowered his voice, "He said that we mortals smell bad and made his cave smell bad."
It's probably because they find it too troublesome.
After finishing her porridge, Song Chunxue finally came to her senses and realized that she had slept the most soundly and for the longest time.
It's already high in the sky.
She was very curious about when her master would arrive.
To avoid being disliked by everyone, she carefully washed up and changed her clothes before walking outside along the stone steps.
At the very top of the cliff, there is a lush green meadow surrounded by various wildflowers, and a neglected stone table covered in moss, making it a delightful sight.
Spring is in full bloom, the sun shines brightly on the earth, and the world is full of life.
Seeing her senior brother sitting on the stone bricks drinking tea, Song Chunxue asked curiously, "Where are the others?"
"Master Han told Lord Zhao that he was going to visit some famous strategists and other experts in this area, and the children went to climb trees in the woods. Once they return, we will set off for the city to find your master."
Zhang Chengxuan looked up and sized up Song Chunxue. Seeing that she was dressed in a simple dark blue outfit and had silver wristbands tightly wrapped around her forearms, he nodded in satisfaction.
"Hmm, you didn't embarrass us. The ceremony of becoming a disciple should be solemn. Although you don't need to bathe and burn incense or eat vegetarian food for three days, you should at least be clean and tidy."
As he spoke, he handed her a cup of tea. "Are you homesick?"
"Um?"
"Or rather, do you want to thank you, sir?"
Song Chunxue smiled and sat down to drink tea.
"Although you've been traveling around these past few years, you've never been away from home for more than a year or two. Do you have the resolve to live a secluded life in the mountains now?"
Master Zhang tossed a piece of brown sugar into the tea canister. "If that doesn't work, tell your master to postpone your retreat."
Infected by his serious demeanor, Song Chunxue couldn't help but stop and seriously consider the question.
"It should be possible, but before I begin my retreat, I'd like to see Lord Xie and tell him the news in person." Song Chunxue sighed. "Life is unpredictable, everyone has their own circumstances and plans, it's not a big deal, everything can be adapted to."
Zhang Chengxuan nodded. "It's good that you can figure it out."
"And what about you?" Song Chunxue looked at him. "Senior brother, what are your plans right now?"
"I have no plans to be a carefree Taoist priest, living a leisurely life on Mount Wuquan, taking care of our two disciples. To be honest, Changfeng and Changyun are not yet qualified to become disciples of Immortal Banyue. Only when you are able to leave the mountain can you lead them to recognize their ancestors."
Song Chunxue nodded, "Then it's better to give all the things I've saved to my senior brother to squander. You and Lord Xie can each have half, since you'll definitely need money a lot in the future anyway."
One is a military camp, the other is suffering civilians; no matter how much money they have, they can spend it all.
“I have some too. I carried quite a few in the underground palace that day,” Master Zhang said with a helpless smile. “You should keep them; they’ll come in handy someday.”
"But……"
At that moment, two figures landed in front of them.
"Seniors, what brings you here?" Song Chunxue walked up to Lan Jin and Qing Yu with a smile. "Please sit down and have some tea."
Master Zhang stood up and said, "Greetings, seniors."
Lan Jin smiled and nodded at them.
"We all witnessed the grand spectacle yesterday. I've come to ask if Master Han was injured?"
Song Chunxue pulled them to sit down by the tea stove and took out a plate of snacks and a plate of sliced guokui (a type of flatbread).
“Let’s talk slowly. By the way, I’d like to ask you what kind of person Master Han was in the past. When he was young, did he ever get beaten up for being annoying?”
Qingyu grabbed a piece of guokui without ceremony. "Of course. If he hadn't run fast, he might not be alive today."
"Ahem." Lan Jin coughed lightly twice, signaling Qing Yu to watch her words and actions.
Qingyu didn't take it to heart. "I don't know why Lan Jin is so fond of him. All these years, she's been thinking about that old snake. There are so many species in this world that only recognize one person in their lifetime, but she just happens to be thinking about the most philandering kind."
Song Chunxue found it interesting and poured them tea. "It seems so, I heard..."
Master Zhang sat quietly to the side without interfering, listening with great interest.
Song Chunxue seized this rare opportunity to listen to Master Han's untold past.
"Actually, he impressed me quite a bit later on. One of Lan Jin's predecessors was a fox demon, but he couldn't escape the heavenly tribulation because he was seriously injured." Qing Yu told the story in a slow and steady manner with her expressionless face. "It is said that when that predecessor died, Han Qingfeng cried so hard that even a passing weasel shed tears when it saw him."
"After that, no female demons were ever seen around him again. It's clear that even snakes with high cultivation can change their nature." At this point, Qingyu sighed. "Lan Jin, for some reason, suddenly became human and often thought about the man surnamed Han, even wanting to stay by his side."
Lan Jin lowered her head, and her dazzling robes became even more magical, sometimes dimming and sometimes shining brightly, just like her mood.
Song Chunxue couldn't help but sigh, "But Master Han seems to have no interest in matters of love and romance now. Is it possible that he might attain enlightenment and ascend to immortality in a few years?"
"No matter what, I need to talk to him alone and make things clear. Even if I get rejected, it's better than having regrets." Lan Jin smiled and said to Song Chunxue, "I'm about to face my tribulation. It's hard to say whether I can overcome it."
Qingyu lowered her head and remained silent, not even taking a bite of the flatbread.
"Then shouldn't you ask Master Han for advice on how to better withstand the heavenly tribulation?"
PS: Sorry, I missed updating a chapter yesterday. This is the second chapter. I will report it as soon as possible.
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