novelraw Chapter 382: Why So Anxious Now? What Were You Doing Before?
Chapter 382: Why So Anxious Now? What Were You Doing Before?
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Everyone present knew about the entanglement between Yu Zhao and Master Qing Yan.
When their sect leader returned from the Endless Sea, he had spent a long time venting about Master Qing Yan. Everyone was well aware of Qing Yan’s treatment of Yu Zhao, which was why some even entertained thoughts of stealing her away.
But now, Master Qing Yan seemed like a completely different person. Not only did he affectionately call her “Zhao’er” with every sentence, but he also treated her as if she were the apple of his eye. It was utterly baffling.
Even more frustrating was that Master Qing Yan’s cultivation appeared to have advanced significantly after his sudden enlightenment. In the past, their odds against him weren’t high—perhaps three or four out of ten. But now…
“Speak! Where’s Yu Zhao?”
“What’s with the yelling?” Sword Sovereign Jiu Hua raised her brow, her expression mixed with irritation. “Why so anxious now? What were you doing before?”
She might not be able to beat Qing Yan, but that didn’t mean she had to tolerate his temper.
The crowd stiffened, casting admiring glances at Jiu Hua Sword Sovereign.
Master Qing Yan frowned, his presence radiating an invisible pressure. However, he quickly withdrew it. “I was rash. My apologies to everyone.”Jiu Hua Sword Sovereign, who had braced herself for a fight: “?”
The elders: “??”
He’s letting this go? Is this even Master Qing Yan?
“I was just too worried. Might I ask if anyone knows Zhao’er’s whereabouts?”
The elders collectively looked up at the sky. Nope, the sun hadn’t risen from the west.
Why was Master Qing Yan suddenly so easy to talk to?
Since he had lowered his posture, the crowd couldn’t hide the information any longer. They informed him that Yu Zhao had left with Monk Silence.
Upon learning she had gone to Harmony Sound Temple, Qing Yan immediately wanted to pursue her. Yet, when he thought about how Yu Zhao might react to him, he hesitated.
Not enough. He hadn’t done enough.
Even though he had destroyed countless strongholds of evil cultivators, the mastermind and Ye Cong Xin were still at large.
What could he possibly say to Yu Zhao?
The memory of his actions toward her in both past and present lives burned him from the inside, filling him with guilt and regret.
The elders, watching the once fiery Qing Yan dissolve into sorrow, were bewildered.
Rumors had circulated about Qing Yan’s possible mental instability. They’d dismissed them as gossip, but now…
While Qing Yan wallowed in anguish at Chaozong Gorge, Yu Zhao and Monk Silence arrived at Harmony Sound Temple.
The number of cultivators gathering around Chaozong Gorge had grown, so every monk in the temple, from elders to novices, had gone out to maintain order, leaving the temple eerily empty.
Walking alongside Silence, Yu Zhao saw no one as they traversed the temple grounds. She couldn’t help but admire the monks’ sincerity. No wonder they had taken extreme measures after discovering Ye Cong Xin’s true identity…
Her steps faltered. Seeing the temple anew, her mood shifted.
“Yu Zhao? Is it really you? Ahhh!”
From a distance, a figure wrapped entirely in white bandages waved stiffly at Yu Zhao with both arms.
Yu Zhao: “…”
“Is that Long Fei Fei?”
Silence nodded. “It’s her.”
Yu Zhao averted her eyes as Long Fei Fei hopped and skipped her way over. Yes, literally “hopped and skipped.” Her legs, wrapped in bandages, couldn’t take large strides, so hopping was faster.
Upon reaching Yu Zhao, Long Fei Fei immediately clung to her, wailing. “Yu Zhao! Take me away! I don’t want to stay here. These baldies are bullying me!”
Yu Zhao gently pushed her wooden-stick-like hands away and gave Silence a questioning look.
Silence chuckled. “She woke up not long ago and insisted on finding you. Senior Brother Unworried refused since her injuries hadn’t healed. But she was stubborn and tried to sneak out, accidentally triggering the temple’s restrictions. And, well, here we are.”
“Lies! They locked me up and wouldn’t let me leave!” Long Fei Fei complained, raising her stiffly bound arms. “They even wrapped me like a dumpling! They’re bullying me, Yu Zhao!”
Silence, seeing her dodging the main point, decided not to cover for her. “Senior Brother Unworried was looking out for her, advising her to rest and recover. But she didn’t listen. She even stole his robe and shoes after getting hurt again. He had no choice but to resort to this.”
Yu Zhao: !!!
Long Fei Fei’s eyes darted evasively. She mumbled defensively, “I didn’t mean to. It was just a joke. Besides, he’s the one who wouldn’t let me go.”
Yu Zhao poked Long Fei Fei’s shoulder with a finger, using just thirty percent of her strength. Even so, Long Fei Fei yelped in pain, tears almost spilling out.
“Yu Zhao! You’re bullying me too! I was worried about you and wanted to check on you!”
Yu Zhao frowned. “If you really cared, you’d rest and stop causing trouble.”
The Heavenly Fire Sect leader had shown no mercy in attacking Long Fei Fei, and their power disparity had left her at death’s door. Full recovery would take at least four or five years.
But instead of resting, Long Fei Fei had insisted on leaving, forcing Unworried to step in. Her recklessness had triggered the temple’s binding spell, which, fortunately, focused on restraint rather than harm. That was the only reason she was still alive.
While she looked like she could move freely, her internal injuries were still a mess. Staying at the temple to recuperate was her best option.
Deep down, Long Fei Fei knew this. But not seeing Yu Zhao had left her restless. Though Silence and Unworried reassured her of Yu Zhao’s safety, she couldn’t shake the feeling they were lying. After all, who said monks couldn’t lie?
Besides, Long Fei Fei had always been lively and unruly, unaccustomed to the quiet life at the temple.
Now, seeing Yu Zhao with her own eyes, she finally believed Silence and Unworried hadn’t deceived her. She let out a sulky, “Fine.”
Then, her spirits rebounded. “Where’s Unworried? Why isn’t he here?”
“He’s entertaining some visiting disciples from an external sect,” Silence replied, glancing meaningfully at Yu Zhao.
Yu Zhao understood. These guests were likely connected to her.
As for who they might be, the answer wasn’t hard to guess.
“Visiting disciples? From which sect? Let me see!” Long Fei Fei exclaimed, her eyes lighting up at the prospect of excitement.
Yu Zhao frowned. “You’re not fully healed. Stay here and rest.”
If her guess about the visitors was correct, she didn’t want Long Fei Fei encountering them.
Long Fei Fei blinked innocently. “Alright, I’ll listen to you. I won’t go.”
Yu Zhao sighed helplessly.
This backfired. Judging by Long Fei Fei’s expression, she was determined to go.
Fine. After living another life, Yu Zhao had realized that some events couldn’t be avoided no matter how hard she tried.
With her presence, at least Long Fei Fei might escape the calamity that claimed her in the previous life. As for emotional entanglements, those would be for Long Fei Fei to figure out.
After giving her a few more reminders, Yu Zhao left with Silence to meet Abbot Jie Tan.
The moment they disappeared, Long Fei Fei turned and hopped toward the guest hall.
She had to see for herself who Yu Zhao didn’t want her to meet.
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