Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 339 - 94: The Warmth You Su Gave Master

When Ji Lingruo came out, You Su found it somewhat strange that his junior sister was so silent.

But he didn’t think much of it, holding the Red Immortal Flower, anxiously stepping into the Immortal Forest in the back mountain.

As he walked through the mid-mountain summer that had passed its prime, You Su couldn’t help but find it amusing. The feeling of mentors taking turns to talk to students was inexplicably familiar.

By the time You Su reached the Immortal Forest, He Shutong had already blended back into the mist.

"Master."

You Su stopped by the shore and bowed.

He could vaguely guess the purpose of his master calling him here; it was probably related to the matter of the Divine Son of the Exorcism Bureau.

"If you don’t want to, you can refuse. I can handle things with the Exorcism Bureau for you."

He Shutong’s voice was unusually cold, as if it had returned to three years ago.

If it were really handled, what kind of price would need to be paid?

You Su would never bear to let his master, who was still merging his life-bound object, take such a risk for him.

"Actually, I have thought about refusing. But in the end, I chose to agree, not because I have any concerns. It’s just that I truly believe this is a rare opportunity. Out of millions, only one can stand in this position. And since it chose me, I have no reason to refuse."

"I didn’t know you had such high aspirations. I always thought you just wanted to live a simple life with those around you," He Shutong’s voice softened slightly.

You Su chuckled. In fact, his heart was always conflicted. He wanted to live peacefully with his loved ones, but the various special qualities he possessed made him feel different, and thus, he felt he should accomplish something.

"You were not wrong. I am indeed that kind of person. Perhaps Chengtao Venerable is like me, just wanting to live well with his clan. But even he, at the Void Realm, couldn’t achieve that, so I want to try this path of hardship before sweetness."

You Su had already made up his mind when he decided to accept his fate. Only by standing in that position, with absolute power as a guarantee, could he achieve the former.

Upon hearing this, He Shutong could only remain silent.

"In this regard, you indeed inherit your master’s legacy. It’s a pity that she perhaps does not want to see you take on the heavy burden of vanquishing evil," He Shutong murmured softly.

"What does it mean to inherit the legacy? Are the elders’ speculations correct? Was it not fate that brought my master to find me?" You Su asked nervously.

He Shutong froze for a moment and then sighed softly: "I don’t know if your origins are as they guessed, but I can assure you, your master has no connection with the person behind you. If destiny had to be assigned to someone, someone like her would only take it upon herself."

You Su nodded. The tall figure in his memory was vague, but it always gave him a deep sense of security. It was as if he would always be shielded in front of him, no matter when.

"Where exactly has Master gone?" You Su couldn’t help but ask.

"No one knows."

He Shutong indeed did not know Guan Chujun’s whereabouts, only her purpose for the journey. Guan Chujun had specifically instructed before leaving not to reveal her purpose to anyone, especially not to You Su.

So she changed the topic: "What do you know about evil spirits?"

You Su sensed that his master was avoiding topics related to his mentor, so he kept his questions to himself:

"The three Great Evil Gods—flesh and blood, the five elements, the dream realm—propagate various evil spirits overseas, aiming to cross the Divine Radiance Stone into the mainland and seize this land. Each has its unique characteristics, favoring the refined Profound Qi in cultivators’ bodies. Apart from that, I know nothing else."

"With just this understanding, you intend to eradicate all evil spirits?"

He Shutong’s tone was like blaming You Su for treating his life as child’s play.

"This...no one ever taught me. My master never told me about these things," You Su muttered.

Seeing the young boy who seemed to have made a mistake, He Shutong’s heart softened. It wasn’t just Guan Chujun’s neglect; it was also her own failure as both master and mentor.

"From tomorrow onwards, come here daily to learn about evil spirits for half an hour."

"Wouldn’t that bother you all the time? Master, aren’t you still refining your life-bound object? This isn’t good..." You Su asked worriedly.

"The most crucial step is complete; the rest is left to time. Half an hour is of no consequence. Besides, if I don’t teach you, who will?"

In truth, the Exorcism Bureau should also bear the responsibility of teaching You Su. But they hadn’t shown any intention, likely because someone was obstructing it, as there were people who hadn’t truly recognized You Su’s value yet, therefore leaving him unchecked.

He Shutong understood this, so the only person who could truly stand behind You Su to provide help was her.

You Su hesitated for a moment, then apologized:

"Then I’ll trouble you, Master."

"Mm, you may leave."

"Master, I—I have something to give you." Gathering his courage, You Su took out the Red Immortal Flower from his arms.

Through the mist, He Shutong saw this rare, exotic flower encased in amber.

"Red Immortal Flower? Where did you get it?"

"I picked it from Bihua Peak."

"The Red Immortal Flower is exceptionally precious, but it’s useless to me. Keep it for yourself. I appreciate your thoughtfulness," He Shutong smiled gracefully, her eyes gentle. She thought You Su was truly a filial child.

"I know it may not be worthy of a master at the Void Realm, but it still has some use for you, Master."

"Whether it’s worthy or not doesn’t matter. Holding onto it would be a waste for me. For you, or someone else, it would be used to its full potential."

You Su shook his head and firmly said, "In my view, if this Red Immortal Flower can help Master even a little, then it is being used to its full potential."

"But I truly don’t need it. Why do you want to give it to me?"

He Shutong was touched, but she couldn’t accept the boy’s kindness. The flower was a treasure to You Su, but a mere trinket to her.

"Master used to be so cold, like a piece of ice that wouldn’t melt. I once thought I’d always be a stranger to you, but then you changed, becoming warm and kind, which made it feel almost unreal. Now you have to stay by this icy pool all day. I’m afraid you’ll become cold again like before. So I picked this flower because the Red Immortal Flower is endlessly warm and extremely gentle. By soaking it in the water, it can turn this cold pool into a hot spring, making you feel warmer... please don’t become cold again."

Every word from You Su was earnest, and his genuine feelings made He Shutong’s eyes fill with tenderness and compassion.

So he fears I might revert to the way I was before, wanting me to stay warm? Yet this water isn’t cold to me at all...

This foolish child...

"I understand."

He Shutong’s lips were a fresh crimson, a faint cherry red appearing on her graceful neck, "Then go ahead and put it in..."

If earlier her beauty carried a lingering coldness like frost, now she was a snow lotus blooming under the morning light, illuminated warmly by the sunshine the boy brought.

As the Red Immortal Flower entered the water, He Shutong secretly vowed to forever protect the warmth You Su had given her. This warmth, like water, would surround her and accompany her eternally.