"Mingke, are you injured anywhere? Did the Demon Lord make things difficult for you?" On the platform, Immortal Venerable Jinyun asked Li Mingke.
He carried Li Mingke as he propelled the Ta Chuan through the sky, and people could only see a magnificent sight like a shooting star streaking across the sky.
The wind made Li Mingke's clothes flutter, and she squinted as the scenery flashed by.
This was her first time flying on a sword, so she was inevitably a little nervous and clung tightly to the hem of Jinyun Immortal's robe.
"Scared?" Jinyun Immortal Venerable looked at his little disciple who had crumpled his clothes.
"It's alright, it just feels a bit novel and exciting."
"Hmm, you had this feeling on your first time flying on a sword. It seems you have a lot of talent for swordsmanship."
Hearing what Immortal Venerable Jinyun said, Li Mingke felt both delighted and regretful.
"I wish I had my own sword. Even though I don't know how to use it, it would look so cool carrying it around. People would immediately know I'm a cultivator and wouldn't dare underestimate me." Li Mingke imagined himself like Princess Ma, carrying a large sword on his back. Hey, how impressive!
“That’s a good idea,” said Immortal Venerable Jinyun. “Since you want a sword so badly, I’ll take you to the Sword Pavilion to pick one out when we get back. You can use it to defend yourself in an emergency.”
"Really? Master, can I really have a sword of my own?" Li Mingke was overjoyed, but her excitement quickly subsided. "The Sword Pavilion is a sacred place for swordsmen to cultivate. I'm not a sword cultivator. Would they agree to give me a sword?"
Jinyun Immortal Venerable glanced at her, "Who do you think your master is?"
Li Mingke was jolted awake by this glance. Yes, her master was the number one person in the immortal sect. Who wouldn't give her face? If things really didn't go her master's way, wouldn't it be easy to just take it by force? Although she didn't think her master would do such a thing, the thought was quite satisfying!
Before long, Ta Chuan flew into the realm of the immortals, and Immortal Venerable Jinyun helped Li Mingke jump off the sword.
Seeing that Jinyun Immortal Venerable was leading her in a direction other than back to Yixiantian, Li Mingke asked in confusion, "Master, aren't we going back?"
"That was the original plan, but your parents came. They were very anxious after hearing the news that you had been captured by the Demon Lord and wanted to go find you. I had someone stop them. They haven't left yet and are waiting for you to return at the Immortal Sect."
Hearing that her parents had arrived, the bitterness and fear that had been suppressed in Li Mingke's heart surged up again, so when she saw her parents, she rushed into their arms.
"Father! Mother!"
"My Mingke!" The three of them hugged each other excitedly.
"Mingke, news came from Jingyuan that you were captured by the Demon Lord. We were terrified!" Li Zengqing still felt lingering fear when he thought about it.
"Yes, thankfully Immortal Venerable Jinyun came to our rescue." Wu Xilan solemnly bowed to Immortal Venerable Jinyun, and Li Zengqing also expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Immortal Venerable!"
"Father, Mother, you don't know how powerful Master is! He defeated the Demon Lord in one move, leaving him no chance to fight back!" Li Mingke was very proud. Although she didn't even see how the two made their moves, in her mind, the scene must have been like that.
As a disciple of the Immortal Venerable Jinyun, she also shared in the glory.
After hearing their daughter's words, Li Zengqing and Wu Xilan looked at each other, shook their heads and smiled bitterly.
Li Zengqing stepped forward and said, "Immortal Venerable, my son is unruly and has caused you a lot of trouble."
"Not at all. Now that I have become her master, I have a responsibility to her. Her capture by the Demon Lord this time was indeed due to my negligence. I, Jinyun, hereby assure you both that I will never let Mingke be in danger again." Jinyun Immortal Venerable bowed to the two of them, speaking solemnly.
Li Zengqing and Wu Xilan dared not accept the immortal's bow and quickly returned the bow.
Seeing that their daughter was safe and sound, and that there was no estrangement between her and the Immortal Venerable Jinyun, and that the Immortal Venerable's attitude was so good, Li Zengqing and Wu Xilan were relieved. Before leaving, they repeatedly gave Li Mingke many instructions.
"Mingke, in the immortal sect, you must listen to your master, cultivate diligently, and not cause trouble."
"Yes, Mother, you've said it so many times, I've remembered it all. Isn't Yue'er still waiting for you at home? Go back quickly, don't let her worry."
"You child, you can't wait for us to leave, can you?" Li Zengqing feigned anger, but in the end, Wu Xilan still dragged her away.
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance amidst their bickering, Immortal Venerable Jinyun said, "You have a good pair of parents."
"Of course! My parents are the best to me, and so is my little sister Yue'er. We're a loving family!" Li Mingke said proudly, then looked at his master beside him. "That's only natural, isn't it? Isn't everyone like that?"
Looking into Li Mingke's innocent, smiling eyes, Jinyun Immortal Venerable's gaze darkened, and he looked away. "Yes, everyone is like that."
He thought of himself and the countless people he had met over the years. The wind blew through his hair and stirred ripples in his heart.
If Banjian could be reborn into such a family in this life, with loving parents, kind brothers and sisters, and carefree life, it would make up for all the unbearable pain she suffered in her previous life.
He hoped that she could truly be this happy in her life.
...
Before Li Mingke could even settle in at Yixiantian, Immortal Venerable Jinyun said he wanted to take her out.
"Master, Master, I haven't slept in my own bed for so long. Can't I even get some sleep?" She really wanted to rest. Although the Demon Cave was very comfortable, it was never as nice as her own home.
"Didn't you say you wanted a sword? I've already spoken to the Sword Pavilion, and they've agreed. After all, we're asking for a favor. Do you really have the nerve to keep them waiting?"
Upon hearing Immortal Venerable Jinyun's words, Li Mingke immediately perked up. Yes, he absolutely couldn't embarrass his master!
"Then let's go quickly, Master!" Li Mingke happily took Jinyun Immortal's arm, until she realized that her master was standing and not being pulled, and then she suddenly woke up.
Right, this isn't home. She can be this intimate with her mother, sister, and maid, but her master is different. Besides, she's now seen as a "man" by outsiders, so such behavior is really inappropriate.
"I'm sorry, Master..."
"...It's nothing." He didn't seem to care. "I've only just realized how surprisingly lively Mingke is."
When she first arrived, Li Mingke was a little reserved, but after he saved her twice, everything quietly changed. She became more and more relaxed in front of him and showed him her true self more and more.
That's good.
Jinyun Immortal's brows relaxed, and for some reason, seeing her so happy made his mood bright and cheerful as well.
"Let's go, let's choose your own sword."
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