Chapter 72 - 66: Su Ya’s Sadness, Departure to Three Pure Ones Mountain...

Yue Dongbei stroked his whitening short beard, his kindly face showing an unmistakable hint of approval, "Child, what is your name?" Su Chen’s heart trembled, and he involuntarily responded, "My name is Su Chen." "Su Chen? Good name, are you also a descendant of the Su Family?" The expression on Yue Dongbei’s face was surprisingly warm to everyone. "Yes, I am." Su Chen held his breath, trying to keep his demeanor natural. "Then why not participate in the selection to become a disciple of the Carefree Sect?" Yue Dongbei glanced at his wife, Wen Ruyu, and asked with a smile. "I..." Su Chen was at a loss for words, looking panickedly towards Su Hutian, hesitating to speak. Su Jie stood on the side, watching him with an unstable breath, his gaze seemingly saying, if you dare speak out, your parents will surely have a hard time in the future. "Sect Leader of South Mountain, Su Chen is not very talkative, I’m his father, let me speak with you." Su Hutian stepped forward respectfully. Unexpectedly, Yue Dongbei’s face suddenly stiffened, as he coldly said, "I don’t need you to speak, I want to hear it from the child himself." Su Hutian was startled, but a hint of joy rose in his heart. He had intended to cover for Su Chen, to neither embarrass Su Jie and the others nor put Su Chen in a difficult position, but this seemingly kindly Yue Dongbei appeared to be very interested in Su Chen’s performance? Very well, letting an expert uncover the child’s potential is exactly what I’ve always wished for. With that, he could only pretend to be helpless, glanced at Su Jie, and then stepped aside. At this moment, Su Chen looked at his father, then said softly, "I chose not to go to the Carefree Sect myself, it has nothing to do with anyone else." Farewell Yue Dongbei scrutinized Su Chen for a while before giving a faint smile, "That’s good, Su Chen. Now, let me ask you again, do you still not want to join my Carefree Sect?" Su Chen was taken aback for a moment, and then a surge of joy welled up in his heart. This Yue Dongbei clearly wanted to take him as his apprentice! The others were already dying of envy and jealousy. Yue Dongbei, such an extraordinary person, the Sect Leader of one of the Seven Major Sects, the Carefree Sect, and a supreme beast soul-level expert, and yet, such a person was, in front of so many, personally inviting an eight-year-old child to be his apprentice? Despite the joy in his heart, Su Chen’s face remained calm. He looked at Su Hutian, and after receiving a smile of permission, he solemnly nodded, "I would like to..." "Hahaha, good, truly a clever child!" Yue Dongbei let out a hearty laugh, his face full of praise for Su Chen. His wife, Wen Ruyu, revealed a soft smile on her charming face, "He has real potential, Su Chen. So, tonight, are you willing to come back to Three Pure Ones Mountain with us?" Su Chen was startled, "Leave tonight?" With a smile in her beautiful eyes, Wen Ruyu’s face radiated a maternal glow, this rare sign of closeness making the other selecting youths envy and admire, "Yes, if there are no mishaps, the selection should conclude today, and then we’ll head back to Three Pure Ones Mountain overnight. I’m afraid Ling’Er, that girl, won’t dare to sleep alone at night." With that, she glanced at Yue Dongbei, and the two of them shared a smile. Su Chen understood. That ’Yue Ling’Er’ must be Wen Ruyu’s daughter, but he wondered how old she was? He looked pleadingly at his father, but he only saw a light smile. Su Hutian felt a surge of relief. In his eyes, no matter how talented his child is, without a good teacher, he would end up wasting his life. And this Yue Dongbei was undoubtedly an excellent choice. From what he knew, Yue Dongbei was a master of the wind attribute field, and a three-star beast soul expert. If he personally guided Su Chen, Su Chen’s future would be limitless! But simultaneously, he also had concerns, especially regarding his wife’s situation and Su Chen’s mysterious kirin bloodline. If that bloodline were to act up, how would Su Chen, an eight-year-old child, cope with all kinds of changes? Faced with the situation, he felt it best to agree for now. Upon receiving permission, Su Chen looked seriously at Yue Dongbei and his wife and said, "Alright, I’ll go with you to Three Pure Ones Mountain." Hearing this, the couple was even more delighted. Yue Dongbei stroked his short beard and laughed, "Good, then it’s settled. Su Chen, you should go back and prepare with your father. We’ll leave tonight." Subsequently, the group made their way back to the judge’s seats, leaving Su Chen and Su Hutian behind. "Good boy, it’s only been a short time, and you’ve reached this level, you astonished even your father!" After they left, Su Hutian ruffled Su Chen’s hair with a smile, full of approval and relief. Su Chen shyly smiled and said, "Father, you’re too busy to check in on me." Su Hutian chuckled, his rough hand on Su Chen’s face made Su Chen feel especially close. It had been a long time since he had seen such a happy father. Secretly, Su Chen resolved to keep his father this happy forever. "Let’s go. You, who doesn’t need to be selected to enter the Carefree Sect, let’s get ready and set out tonight!" Su Hutian held Su Chen’s hand and they slowly disappeared from everyone’s view. In the Su Family’s group, everyone’s expressions were complex. The Su Chen, who had always been considered a jinx, was actually luckier than everyone, being chosen by Yue Dongbei to directly enter the Carefree Sect. And from Su Chen, they saw terrifying potential for growth. "Father, when did that boy cultivate his cultivation technique and skills? Didn’t the family forbid him from practicing?" Filled with discontent, Su Yu’s tone was very displeased. Su Jie said in a deep voice, "He’s not practicing our Su Family’s cultivation techniques, I can see that; if I’m not mistaken, it should be your uncle who secretly gave it to him. Did he consider the consequences?" Su Yu snorted angrily, "Damned uncle, he’s so biased, he’s embarrassing the Su Family!" Su Jie shot him a cold look and admonished, "Yu’Er, you cannot speak like this. If others hear, they’ll think something’s wrong with the Su Family. You’re not to say things like that again, understood?" "I understand, father." Su Yu reluctantly agreed, but he harbored a bold and malicious thought.... Night fell, Iron Stone City was brightly lit. The lively entrance to Su Mansion was packed with city folk who came to watch. Even some aristocrats, who rarely showed themselves, stationed themselves in advantageous spots to watch, such as teahouses, wine shops, inns, and businesses. "I hear the Su Family has three children selected this time, quite impressive." A young man in brocade clothing praised. "Yes, but I hear that little monster was chosen directly, didn’t even go through the selection." "I’ve heard that too, that guy supposedly defeated Leng Xing, the disciple of Yue Dongbei. It’s still hard for me to believe; how could something like that happen?" "Why not? That freak will definitely wreak havoc in the future, just you wait... " Su Chen carried a backpack, wearing a simple gray short-sleeved training outfit, his hair neatly trimmed, even cutting off the bangs he had grown. "Chen’Er, when you get to Three Pure Ones Mountain, remember to train hard, don’t let your father down." Su Hutian looked at Su Chen with a hint of sadness. "I will, father. When mother returns, say hello for me, and tell her to take care of herself." Though unsure why his mother had been gone for so long on her visit home, Su Chen still responded sensibly. "Don’t worry, work hard, father is waiting for the day you achieve great success!" Su Chen solemnly nodded, though his eyes couldn’t help but redden. Though he had grown independent from a young age, leaving the Su Family this time, who knows when he can return. Su Chen’s heart was filled with deep reluctance toward his father. "Father, you must wait for me to return, I won’t let you down!" Those watching on the side felt a complex mix of emotions. The boy, long considered a jinx, the one and only Su Chen, turned out to be luckier than anyone, selected by Yue Dongbei to join the Carefree Sect directly. From Su Chen, they saw an awe-inspiring potential for growth. "Father, when did that boy practice cultivation techniques and skills? Didn’t the family always forbid him to practice?" Su Yu, brimming with discontent, complained loudly. Su Jie spoke in a deep voice, "He’s not practicing the Su Family’s cultivation technique, I could tell; if I’m not mistaken, it must be secretly given by your uncle. Did he think through the consequences?" Su Yu grunted angrily, "Damn uncle, showing such favoritism, what a disgrace to the Su Family!" Su Jie shot him a cold look and scolded, "Yu’Er, don’t talk like that. If others hear this, they’ll think there’s something wrong with the Su Family. You must not say that again, understand?" "Yes, father." Su Yu replied reluctantly, though secretly entertained a bold, malicious thought.... Night fell, and Iron Stone City was lit up brightly. The lively entrance of Su Mansion was filled with people who came to watch, including some nobles who typically kept a low profile, choosing to stand in vantage points like teahouses, taverns, and shops. "I heard the Su Family has selected three children this time. Quite impressive." A young nobleman in fine clothes praised. "Yes, although I heard that little monster was selected directly without even participating in the selection." "I heard that too; apparently, that guy even defeated Leng Xing, Yue Dongbei’s disciple. It’s still hard for me to believe such a thing could happen." "Why not? That guy, in the future, will certainly create more bloodshed, you’ll see..." Su Chen, carrying a bundle on his back, was dressed in a simple gray short-sleeved training outfit. As he fondly pats Su Chen’s head, Su Hutian’s voice is filled with approval and reassurance. Su Chen smiled bashfully, "Father, you’ve been so busy, you haven’t had time to see how I’ve been doing recently." Su Hutian chuckled, his rough hand brushing against Su Chen’s face so affectionately made Su Chen feel an extraordinary closeness. It had been a long time since he had seen his father so happy. In his heart, he quietly resolved to keep his father happy always. "Let’s go, you, the boy who doesn’t need to be selected into the Carefree Sect, let’s go back and prepare to leave tonight!" Su Hutian took Su Chen by the hand and they slowly disappeared from everyone else’s view. The members of the Su Family had complicated looks in their eyes. The Su Chen, who was always considered an inauspicious person, was somehow luckier than everyone else, having caught the eye of Yue Dongbei, he was brought directly into the Carefree Sect. And from Su Chen, they observed a terrifying potential for development. "Father, when did that boy practice cultivation techniques and skills? Wasn’t he always forbidden by the family to practice?" Feeling indignant, Su Yu said with great displeasure. Su Jie replied solemnly, "He isn’t practicing our Su Family’s cultivation technique, I can tell; if I am not wrong, your uncle must have secretly given it to him. Has he considered the consequences of doing this?" Su Yu snorted angrily, "Damn uncle, how can he be so biased, he really brings shame to our Su Family!" Su Jie gave him a cold look, reprimanding, "Yu’Er, you shouldn’t talk like that. If someone else hears, they’ll think something is wrong with the Su Family. Don’t ever say things like that again, do you hear me?" "Yes, father." Su Yu replied begrudgingly, but a bold and malicious thought arose in his mind....