Chapter 18 In this world, there are cannon fodder, and there are also those favored by heaven.
"Master, Master, Master, Master, Master!"
"Master, please teach me your skills!"
"Master—"
Like a sparrow.
Chang Yubai thought of sticking two fingers into his ears and becoming deaf.
They were chattering away.
Are all children this noisy?
Chang Yubai felt dizzy and disoriented. In a daze, a thought popped into his head: Could it be that when I was a little kid, I used to pester my master like this?
What was Master's reaction?
[I say, be quiet. In spiritual practice, one must not allow external things to disturb one's mind.]
[Yu Bai, come back. Don't force a fight against an invincible enemy.]
[Yu Bai, concentrate, you're lost in thought again.]
【Yubai...】
emmmm
It does seem to be quite annoying.
Chang Yubai gave up the idea of stopping Xiaoyun.
Li Qingyun called out again in a clear and loud voice, "Master!"
Chang Yubai: "...Call me brother."
Li Qingyun immediately changed her mind: "Okay, brother! What shall we learn today? I want to learn your amazing moves, and I will definitely carry on your skills!"
What an amazing master! He's determined to hold onto this powerful figure tightly; no one can take him away!
A master is more powerful than heaven. With such a powerful backer, there's no need to worry about getting revenge in the future!
Li Qingyun: We must do everything we can to squeeze every last drop out of your teeth!
Chang Yubai poured cold water on him.
"Have you finished reading the mantra?"
Li Qingyun's excitement vanished instantly: "...Not yet."
The chirping, sparrow-like sounds finally disappeared.
Chang Yubai nodded, secretly relieved.
It's finally quiet.
Li Qingyun: Oh no, I've been so busy running around these past few days that I forgot I still have a manual to finish cultivating!
How could I have made such a serious mistake? Greed knows no bounds; I was like a snake trying to swallow an elephant. How could I be eating what was in my bowl while eyeing what was in the pot?
But the food in the pot smelled really good...
cough!
Li Qingyun quickly adjusted her mindset and began to perform the sliding kneeling technique, striving to preserve her meager image in her master's eyes.
"I'm sorry, Master. It was my fault. I was too impatient and forgot that the most important thing in cultivation is to take it one step at a time. I even dared to covet high-level techniques. Master, I know I was wrong. Please don't blame me."
The child pitifully tugged at his master's robe, and somehow his tear ducts developed, causing him to burst into tears at the drop of a hat, his innocent, bright eyes brimming with tears.
Chang Yubai: "..."
This scene seems familiar.
It seems like it happened more than once.
Chang Yubai couldn't help but wonder if his little master was too insecure, or if the strength he had shown these past few days was simply not enough for Xiaoyun to feel at ease relying on him.
Chang Yubai: !
Does this mean I really need to start cultivating and improving my cultivation level?
Damn it, there are so many bad people on the Guanwu Continent! There aren't nearly enough high-level martial arts practitioners!
"Master... are you angry with me?" Li Qingyun could tell from his reaction that this big oaf was daydreaming again. She didn't know where this problem came from, but he loved to overthink things and especially liked to make connections after others had finished speaking. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he forgot to reply.
It's embarrassing for him to put on such a hard performance. Can't you at least respect his acting?
Chang Yubai came to his senses, but still didn't know how to respond to Xiaoyun's question.
Chang Yubai: "...Oh, okay."
Li Qingyun: ?
Chang Yubai: "You finish reading the incantation first."
Li Qingyun: ...
So you've completely given up on my performance just now?
Chang Yubai: "After you finish reading, I'll forge a weapon for you."
Li Qingyun: !!!
I forgive you. Master Chang is the most adorable and caring master in the world, without a doubt!
Li Qingyun decisively abandoned the version of herself that had just disobeyed her master.
"Master, you're the best!"
Very good, the little sparrow is back.
Chang Yubai's face remained motionless, but a look of bitterness lingered on it.
Raising children is really difficult.
Master, how exactly did you raise me?
Especially when Xiaoyun would occasionally say something in a pretentious tone, it was like a surprise attack... Chang Yubai could tell that Xiaoyun was asking for his protection, but Chang Yubai really didn't know what he should do to dispel Xiaoyun's unease.
It's so hard, raising children is really hard.
Why can't it grow naturally like a spiritual plant?
He will definitely water, fertilize, fertilize, and control pests carefully to ensure the saplings grow up healthy.
But Xiaoyun is not a sapling; she is a living, breathing person.
It wasn't the composed and calm Venerable Qingyun who would become hundreds of years later, but rather a chattering child who wanted to say everything.
Am I also causing Master so much trouble?
He was in a daze again.
He rarely looks back at the past. His master said that the more he looks back, the more likely he is to develop inner conflicts, which is not conducive to spiritual practice.
Only by looking forward and moving forward can we walk onto the broad road and reach the summit.
"Master, what kind of person was Grandmaster?" Li Qingyun didn't miss the murmur that came out of his mouth.
Chang Yubai was reminiscing about his master again. Li Qingyun had never met his grandmaster, but he was really curious about what kind of being could make a naive and foolish heart develop such an obsession.
"Master, he..."
[I say, do not look back.]
He shut up.
Seeing him shake his head vigorously, Li Qingyun said to herself, "It's all just dust now. There's an inn ahead. Xiaoyun, you haven't rested yet. Let's go there to stay."
Li Qingyun was caught off guard by his sudden change of topic: "Ah? Oh, okay."
He was brushed off again by that big, dumb guy.
gas!
"Sir, would you like a meal or a room at the inn?"
"Overnight stay, dine-in, serve now, and I'd like the signature dish."
He then took out a few fragments of spirit jade and threw them onto the table.
"Oh dear, sir, this is unacceptable!" the waiter exclaimed in a panic. "We dare not accept your money."
Chang Yubai: ?
Chang Yubai protested: "This isn't dirty money!"
Although the source of the jade may be illicit or legitimate, the origin of the jade cannot be traced, so why shouldn't we accept it!
The waiter quickly explained that Chang Yubai had misunderstood him.
"Now everyone in the entire Thunder Valley knows that you are the benefactor of the new sect leader of the Looking-Out Sect, and also a good friend of the sect's guardian dragon. Your status is so noble that we dare not accept such a heavy meal fee. Our humble shop is already honored by your presence, as we would like to befriend you."
Good heavens, if he accepts this great god's spirit jade, his little shop will be overwhelmed with visitors, and cultivators all over the city will be trying to find out where this guy is.
But as long as he says that he didn't take any money, the old man will give him face and be willing to befriend the shop, and those who know what's good for them will naturally leave.
Chang Yubai: "..." I think I understand a little bit, but not all of it.
Chang Yubai decided to try the old method again and pushed the money over once more.
The waiter was equally adamant about not wanting it and pushed it back to him.
Once is never enough, so Chang Yubai didn't refuse anymore: "Fine, I won't pay you. Here, take this. Let's be friends for once."
Waiter: "?"
Lingyu was taken back into the jade ring and replaced with a talisman, which landed on the table.
A teleportation talisman is an indispensable item for ensuring safety.
The waiter was also a cultivator, and he recognized the talisman's function at a glance. There was no reason for him not to accept it, so he immediately beamed with joy and began to serve the two guests.
Li Qingyun: "..."
This once again proves that this guy spends money extravagantly.
I thought about managing the spirit jade, but I didn't expect that I would have to manage the magic weapon as well.
But once you say it out loud, you have to change your story.
Li Qingyun looked on with admiration: "Wow, Master, you are so prestigious now, even the waiter in the inn recognizes you."
Chang Yubai was not used to this evaluation.
It's as if he's wanted by the whole city.
But Li Qingyun continued to praise Chang Yubai's imposing presence. The initial insincere praise began to blend with genuine feelings as she spoke more, and her admiration gradually replaced her pretense.
Please, he can create his own cultivation technique, surpass two major realms to kill a Venerable Martial Realm expert, and he's still so low-key and unassuming!
He is exactly the kind of master Qingyun had in mind!
Sure enough, the big, dumb guy who fled in a sorry state in the Great Wilderness was the real surprise; his master should be that powerful.
Chang Yubai: ...I'm not used to it.
He had never experienced such warm hospitality in either his past or present life. The more Xiaoyun praised him, the more Chang Yubai's lips twitched uncontrollably.
Although his master, Venerable Qingyun, was also very profound and unfathomable, he lived a low-key and secluded life. His cave dwelling was located in a small, impoverished town. A few cultivators had occasionally appeared there, but they all left the town to make a living.
In an ordinary small town, no one would give a special, respectful welcome to a young man named Chang Yubai.
Li Qingyun dismissed his statement: "What's wrong with that? You can get used to it now."
In the current Guanwu Continent, who with a bit of strength doesn't act arrogantly? Those who remain low-key will only end up getting beaten up.
Li Qingyun made a confident vow, but Chang Yubai stopped her arrogant speech.
Chang Yubai said sternly, "Don't be blindly arrogant!"
Li Qingyun blinked, confused as to why what she said, clearly the truth, had struck a nerve with the big, simple-minded man. But the inappropriate beginning was all too familiar, and Li Qingyun subconsciously asked, "Is this also a rule set for you by your master?"
He was merely suggesting that Chang Yubai enjoy the benefits that came with his strength. Isn't that common sense that everyone would do? What's there to stop him from doing?
Are we supposed to let this big, dumb guy live like an ascetic?
Chang Yubai said, "Xiao Yun, it's not good to be arrogant because of your talent."
"It's always better to keep a low profile than to show off and get stabbed to death."
He completely overlooked the most important point: he completely forgot to teach Xiaoyun to avoid making enemies with Li Tiansheng!
"Xiao Yun, in the Guanwu Continent, life and death are not in one's own hands. Today I can defeat the Thunder Emperor despite being of a higher level, but tomorrow others will do the same. You can't always know whether your opponent will break through in the face of battle, be resurrected from the dead, ask for help in a desperate situation, escape like a cicada shedding its skin, or crush you despite being of a higher level!"
Li Qingyun: Stop, stop, stop for a second!
What kind of incredible things are these?!
But Chang Yubai hadn't finished speaking: "There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. You must always remember to be humble. Once you offend this kind of arrogant person, it will be too late. He will be like a piece of chewing gum that you can't get rid of no matter what. Every day when you open your eyes, he may come to your door seeking revenge. You can't beat him, and you can't kill him. He's more persistent than a demonic inner demon. He won't stop until you die!"
Li Qingyun: "..."
Great, it's Long Aotian, we're doomed.
Li Qingyun's heart surged with rage: So this is what a terrifying existence it is?!
It's not like Long Aotian will have a confidante throwing herself into his arms every few steps, or a peerless martial arts manual waiting to be picked up with every jump, or that there will always be idiots giving him resources along the way, or that there will always be an opportunity to turn the tide when he encounters danger...
Wait, so we were the ones in danger all along?!
Li Qingyun's values were thoroughly shattered.
"Long Aotian, that's such an arrogant name." Li Qingyun uttered the comment in a daze.
"Xiaoyun, Long Aotian is not a name, but an identity. However, he is a real person. When a highly anticipated young man suddenly appears, you will understand his extraordinary nature."
"Okay, Master, I understand." Li Qingyun was still in a daze.
Clearly, the brain hasn't successfully rebooted yet.
After finally accepting the premise of the protagonist being an overpowered dragon, Li Qingyun came back to her senses and was once again confused: "Not a name?"
Chang Yubai nodded: "At first it was, but it has become a culture, an image. In short, these kinds of people are collectively called Long Aotian."
"???"
Li Qingyun suddenly had a bad feeling: "So, this is a replaceable position, and whoever is favored by fate will become the Dragon Aotian...?"
Chang Yubai: "More or less."
Li Qingyun was already numb: "Then those who oppose him won't also have their own special names, will they?"
Chang Yubai said with relief, "Cannon fodder."
Cannon fodder? That sounds familiar, I feel like I've heard it somewhere before... Ah, I remember now, when they were still scavenging in the wasteland, Master Chang would often use that word.
Li Qingyun: "...Heh."
Li Qingyun: "Could it be that anyone who just pops up out of nowhere and isn't favored by fate is just cannon fodder?"
Chang Yubai glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and then pointed to himself: "The cannon fodder's apprentice."
Then, pointing to the mustard seed space, he said, "Cannon fodder."
Li Qingyun's numb eyes regained their sparkle: "What about me? What about me?"
Chang Yubai replied in a flash: "Future cannon fodder that hasn't even fully developed yet."
Li Qingyun: "Oh."
Thank you so much for adding so many prefixes.
This world is simply a giant dumping ground for cannon fodder.
Li Qingyun suddenly had another idea: "What about Lei Huang and his daughter from the Liaowang Sect?"
These three are probably just cannon fodder too.
But Chang Yu straightened up instantly, and his attitude became firm: "It's very important!"
Li Qingyun: ...?
Wait, why?!
Could it be that they have some connection with those favored by fate?
Li Qingyun: Hiss—
"So, on the day you left the sect, you genuinely wanted to get along well with Lian Wumiao, and you even wished her a healthy baby soon..."
Li Qingyun found the whole thing absurd whenever she thought about it.
He and Chang Yubai did not want to stay in Leizhen Valley for long, so they bid farewell to Lian Wumiao. Before leaving, Lian Wumiao was filled with tears of gratitude and wished he could thank the eighteen generations of ancestors of the Chang family on the spot, but Chang Yubai flatly refused.
"May you and your beloved husband live a long and happy life together, and have many children. I have high hopes for you!"
Li Qingyun immediately gave a "...".
Lian Wumiao cooperated, her face flushed: "How annoying! My relationship with Li Lang isn't even close yet, how can we have children so quickly?"
Li Qingyun again: "..."
You're ridiculous too.
You guys are all outrageous!
Now, Li Qingyun no longer finds the scene outrageous.
That's absolutely right. Long Aotian and cannon fodder have all appeared. No matter how outrageous they are, they can't surpass this person. Even if someone tells him that this world is just a giant illusion, he would think it makes sense!
A note from the author:
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Xiaoyun: Hello, are there any other humans here?
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