Chapter 1209 No Rush
Seeing his master's stunned and incredulous expression, Tu Dan couldn't help but go over and pat him on the shoulder.
“Master, don’t be angry. Love in this world is a strange thing. I’m not a pervert who likes pedophilia. It’s just that by chance, after getting to know each other for a long time, I found Wuji to be a very good playmate. He knows what I’m going to say as soon as I raise an eyebrow. He knows where I want to go as soon as I lift my foot. He even pours me tea without me having to say anything.”
His voice was very calm as he watched the distant mountains bathed in the warm morning sun, a clear smile appearing on his lips.
"Actually, even if he hadn't conveyed those words to you, I've already forgiven him for all the worry he's caused me these past few days." As he said this, he lowered his head and smiled, his eyes and brows gentle as spring, his lips almost reaching his ears in a wide grin.
Zhang Chengxuan leaned against a small willow tree and sighed wistfully. It wasn't disappointment or anger, but rather the worry and heartache of an elder.
The world is full of wonders, and such things have happened in their Taoist sect before, but they are extremely rare, and a pair might not appear for hundreds of years.
Why did he have to run into this?
These two wonderful children will face a lot of criticism in the future.
"Master, don't be sad. I won't do anything reckless. Don't worry, if Wuji hadn't brought you this message, you wouldn't have found out." Tudan'er tried to ease his master's emotions with a joke. "We won't kiss in front of you, what are you afraid of?"
Zhang Chengxuan kicked him, "You brat, talk properly. Don't talk to me about your youthful stuff. Aren't you ashamed!"
Tu Dan'er laughed. It seemed that his master wasn't the kind of stubborn old man who thought his disciple was obstinate and unreasonable just because he had those kinds of thoughts about men.
He reached out and hugged Zhang Chengxuan, his voice low and hoarse, "Thank you, Master. You are the best, the best master in the world. I am so lucky to have met you."
Zhang Chengxuan's neck was almost being strangled, and she pushed him away in disgust, "Get lost, get lost, stop being so affectionate with me. How can you hug someone like that? I'm not Wuji, stay away from me."
"Oh dear, Master, I am truly grateful to you and I like you. You are like family to me. You didn't want to break my legs or expel me from the sect. I am so touched. I want to get closer to you, but I can't?"
Zhang Chengxuan patted his clothes and took two steps back, saying with disdain, "I don't like getting close to people. Since you have someone you like, you should keep your distance from others, not even your master."
"And another thing," he pointed at Tu Dan'er with his whisk, "now you're saying I'm the best master, but how many times did you say you wanted to become your uncle's disciple, and regretted not waiting? You heartless wretch, do you think I'm so easy to fool?"
Tu Dan'er went over again, grabbed his arm and shook it, "Master, you really won't scold me for that?"
Zhang Chengxuan flung his sleeves away, saying, "Stay away from me."
"What do you mean, Master? I don't like just any man."
“…” Zhang Chengxuan almost laughed out of anger. He raised his hand to touch his forehead, feeling a tightness in his chest that made him uncomfortable, so he simply laughed.
Tu Dan'er instantly became obedient, realizing he had gone too far and angered his master.
Actually, he had originally wanted to encourage his master, saying that perhaps he didn't like women, but might fall for that man instead.
If you come into this world and never experience the feeling of worrying, anxious, and torn between love and hate for another person, you will always feel regretful.
But he dared not say it.
If he were expelled from the sect because of this statement, it would be a terrible injustice.
Let's just bear with it for now and wait for the right opportunity to have a drink to bolster our courage.
"Hey, are you two finished talking? The sun's high in the sky, it's so hot we can't walk." Song Chunxue called out as she walked, afraid her senior brother would hit her in the dirt.
"Uncle-Master, I'm coming!" Tu Dan'er stood to the side. "Master, please don't be angry. I will behave well and be more careful in the future."
Zhang Chengxuan walked ahead, and couldn't help but ask, "When are you going to see him?"
As Tudan walked, he couldn't help but hop and skip.
"No rush. Let's prolong the time when we care about each other, resolve our misunderstandings, and long to meet. Perhaps meeting too soon would diminish the joy."
Zhang Chengxuan took a deep breath, looked up at the sky, and wondered why he had to ask one more question.
Serves him right, he really deserves it.
He patted his chest, thinking that he should restrain his curiosity in the future and avoid causing himself trouble.
It wasn't that he disapproved, nor was it envy or jealousy; it was simply that he felt the man seemed old, like those old men who used to teach him to be patient.
But then I thought about it again, he's already forty-nine, almost fifty, so it's not surprising.
People of similar age to him in the secular world have been grandfathers for many years.
That was indeed an old man.
He took another deep breath, looking at the footprints on the ground and sighing inwardly, "Time is so merciless; it leaves its mark without us even realizing it."
Recently, it has been noticed that his legs are not as nimble as before, and he is not as resistant to the sun. He gets tired and sweats after walking for a long time.
He hasn't sweated in years.
Logically speaking, someone who preserves his vital essence should age more gracefully than ordinary people.
There must be something wrong with my mindset. I need to sort it out properly and go back to consult my master.
For a moment, he felt regret.
Even that mischievous country bumpkin now knows how to like someone, whereas he used to be so timid and cautious, so stubborn, putting cultivation first in the prime of his life.
But soon, he realized that this was just right.
He's such a timid and cautious person; once he gains something, he's terrified of losing it.
Rather than leaving regrets, it's better not to have started at all.
I'm almost at the age of fifty, and I've seen through all the resentment and unwillingness. The joys and sorrows, the bitterness and sweetness, will eventually return to peace.
Although he never experienced the joy of a lover's touch, he traveled far and wide, witnessing countless resentments and grudges, and countless regrets and remorse, all of which were eventually buried under a mound of yellow earth.
If it's not meant to be, don't force it. He's someone who's willing to endure loneliness, and he has close fellow disciples. After experiencing ups and downs, he now has a group of people who are more like family to him. He has nothing to regret.
"What are you thinking about, Senior Brother?" Song Chunxue urged him. "Slow down, did you tell him about the Wuji Belt?"
Zhang Chengxuan nodded and quickly jumped onto the carriage. "Where are we going?"
"Go do good deeds, are you going to catch robbers or buy timber for people?"
“You should go catch the robbers. I don’t like fighting and killing anymore,” Zhang Chengxuan leaned back. “Renting a carriage is too much trouble. We can just walk.”
"Senior brother, are you short of money?" Song Chunxue turned to look at the letter that Tudan'er was holding. "What did you write? The way you were biting your finger and grinning like an idiot was so silly."
Tu Dan'er folded the letter, and the smile on his face grew sweeter and sweeter, becoming increasingly difficult to control.
“I’ll go to the other carriage, it’s in the way.” With that, Zhang Chengxuan jumped off the carriage.
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