Chapter 96 - 81: Promotion in Realm, Registration Begins

"Wind Burst Flame?" Su Chen looked at Wen Ruyu in surprise, a hint of brilliance flashing in his eyes. Wen Ruyu smiled faintly, "Yes, this is a wind attribute skill that even the library of Carefree Sect doesn’t have. Although it’s low-level, it’s one of the best among the low-level ones." Su Chen swallowed, his gaze on the secret manual clearly filled with a longing. But how could he dare to ask for it? So he could only humbly say, "Thank you for your kindness, Master Mother, but I cannot accept this secret manual..." "Oh, why not?" Wen Ruyu suddenly revealed a slight smile, but this smile didn’t match her usual gentleness. Looking at it, Su Chen even felt that this smile was full of charm. He clenched his fists and said in a low voice, "Having Master and Master Mother acknowledge me as a disciple is already the greatest fortune for me. Being able to offer my modest efforts to Master Mother makes me very happy, how could I dare to ask for something in return." Wen Ruyu chuckled, covering her red lips with her jade hand, a touch of teasing in her beautiful eyes, "You child, when did you learn to say such polite words?" Su Chen stuck out his tongue, but his expression was very serious, "My father taught me this." Wen Ruyu was taken aback, then a soft expression appeared on her face. Her evaluation of Su Chen in her heart improved once again. Such an understanding child is really rare. "Take it, I don’t have much else to give you, and it’s nothing very valuable anyway." Wen Ruyu forcibly stuffed the secret manual into Su Chen’s arms. Su Chen wanted to decline, but seeing Wen Ruyu’s slightly reproachful look, he held back, "Thank you, Master Mother." Wen Ruyu patted his head, a trace of gratification on her face, "No need to thank me, this is something you deserve. Besides, your Master has long wanted you to improve faster, I’m just making the decision for him in advance." "Improve faster? Why?" Su Chen leaned against the bedhead, puzzled. "You have a lot of room to grow now. If you don’t train in skills that others don’t possess, as you age, your potential will become more limited, understand?" Wen Ruyu explained patiently. Su Chen made a sound of acknowledgment, carefully tucking the Wind Burst Flame Secret Manual into his arms, already making plans in his mind. Tomorrow, he’ll practice the Wind Burst Flame and see what power it holds? "Alright, quickly take a Black Lotus Healing Ointment pill, have a good rest tonight, and I’ll come by tomorrow morning to see how you’ve recovered." Wen Ruyu opened the medicine bottle, carefully poured out a black pill, and placed it in Su Chen’s palm. Su Chen hesitated for a moment, then put the pill into his mouth and swallowed it. "Master Mother, it’s so bitter..." He said with a pained expression. Wen Ruyu chuckled softly, using her jade-like finger to tap his forehead, "Little one, did you think it was candy? The more effective the medicine, the more bitter it usually tastes. Ever heard that good medicine is bitter to the mouth?" Su Chen nodded helplessly, enduring the discomfort in his heart, "I understand, Master Mother..." "Mm, have a good rest, this is Ling’Er’s room, and tonight she’ll be sleeping with me." Wen Ruyu looked at Su Chen with a smile, then, under his surprised gaze, suddenly leaned in and kissed his brow, "Now is it still bitter, little one? Good night~" Wen Ruyu smiled softly and smoothly departed, leaving a faint fragrance from her robe. Su Chen stared blankly at the door, unable to come back to his senses for a long time. Holding the Wind Burst Flame Secret Manual, Su Chen’s mind was filled with imagination. That night, he was unprecedentedly happy and found it hard to sleep... The sky was dimly lit, and the disciples on Three Pristine Peak were already up practicing swordsmanship. Su Chen heard the crowing of the rooster and sprang up from the bed. After the rooster crowed, the outside returned to silence, because Phantom Moon Pavilion was still some distance from the square, and typically, ordinary disciples weren’t allowed to practice at Phantom Moon Pavilion. Su Chen got dressed, opened the door, and took a deep breath of the fresh morning air. "Ah, so refreshing!" He stretched his muscles and found that there wasn’t a trace of injury on him. "Could it be that the Black Lotus Healing Ointment is really that powerful, one pill and a whole night made me completely healed?" "Hehe, of course. Did you think it was because you’re physically strong?" A heavenly voice burst into Su Chen’s ears. He turned his head in surprise, only to see Yue Xianling in a green ruffled dress, standing bashfully among the flowers. In her arms was still that lazy Nine-tailed Flower Raccoon, her face holding that iconic sweet smile. Instantly, his heart felt as if it was bathed in sunlight, filled with hope and joy. "Senior Sister, you’re not angry with me anymore?" Su Chen approached, but unexpectedly, Yue Xianling playfully stepped back a few steps, yet her delicate face still held a bright smile. "Hmph, not at all, you wish for me to forgive you so quickly, keep dreaming~" Yue Xianling placed her left hand on her waist, the corners of her delicate mouth slightly lifted, and her beautiful eyes carried a hint of amusement. The light green ruffled dress on her almost made the blooming flowers pale in comparison. Su Chen gazed at her charming appearance, his mind seemed to fly beyond the Ninth Heaven, thinking that if he could stay with his Senior Sister for life and see her beautiful smile every day, he’d be completely satisfied. "What are you looking at, silly boy, I’m ignoring you~" Yue Xianling, holding the Nine-tailed Flower Raccoon, turned and vanished into the floral fragrance like a breeze. Su Chen’s face broke into a smile. He set off confidently towards the direction of the square. On the second floor of Phantom Moon Pavilion, Wen Ruyu leaned against the railing, her beautiful eyes smiling as she watched Su Chen’s departing figure, thinking that this child would definitely become the most outstanding disciple of the Carefree Sect, definitely...