Bab 58: Chapter 58: A Conditional Offer
Chapter 58: A Conditional Offer
[Age 18: With your reputation skyrocketing in the martial world, you emerge as the new leading expert among the younger generation. Various sects begin to covet your talents. Behind you stands the invincible immortal, known as the Phoenix, and you are recognized as the foremost rising star. Your dual identity makes you the prime target for alliances among different factions. Unlike the enigmatic Phoenix Immortal, you are much more approachable. As the major sects start to take notice of you, your delicate constitution is exposed for all to see.
In a year marked by frequent calamities, in order to suppress the monstrous creatures and disasters across the land, you and the Phoenix, after discussions, decide to undertake separate missions. Your frail health requires someone to care for you, so you set off with 12-year-old Lin Chaoyu, while the Phoenix takes a different path, all in a bid to safeguard the Divine Land.]
[Age 20: In the year 1454 of the Divine Land's history, you and Lin Chaoyu roam the rivers and lakes together. Your formidable martial prowess allows you to easily quell the formidable creatures that ordinary people cannot withstand. The major sects treat you as an esteemed guest, and Lin Chaoyu remains by your side. Regrettably, despite your strength, your health continues to deteriorate. Lin Chaoyu is still too young to engage in combat, leaving you frequently distracted as you protect her during battles. The intense battles take a toll on your body, causing your condition to worsen. However, the positive news is that your strength has grown even further.]
[Age 22: After years of travel and battles, following a confrontation with an adversary, you cough up blood. The Thunder Art, the technique of your divine sword, is a cultivation method. Mortals pursuing immortality go against the natural order. Coupled with the incomplete technique, you experience a significant backlash. This battle leaves you with asthma and some white hair begins to appear on your head. To spare the Phoenix any worry, you choose not to divulge the news of your worsening condition.
Lin Chaoyu, who has faithfully been at your side, notices your physical troubles. Faced with you, who has treated her as a sister since childhood, Lin Chaoyu is determined to prevent you from further combat. She writes a letter to the Phoenix, outlining your health condition.]
"Ah... I should not have chosen someone with such frailty."
The substantial drawbacks of inherent frailty are indeed formidable. Though this simulation is merely for amusement, Lu Yu did not anticipate that these secondary effects could become so severe.
Being handsome does have its benefits, and Lu Yu believes he must have fully won Lin Chaoyu's favor. But, under such grave side effects, Lu Yu suspects that he might meet his end prematurely within this simulation.
[Age 24: Upon learning of your declining health, the Phoenix arrives with a three-year-old girl to find you and Lin Chaoyu. After some inquiries, you learn that the young girl's name is Su Mei, hailing from the Northern Wilderness and possessing mixed heritage. Despite her tender age, Su Mei displays remarkable intelligence and talent. Following the loss of her parents, she became a companion to the Phoenix.
Over the years, the Phoenix has closely observed your deeds and contributions in safeguarding the Divine Land. However, both you and the Phoenix realize that your combined power remains insufficient. Feeling powerless, the Phoenix cannot bear to see you continue to protect the land with your frail body. After thorough consideration, a decision is made to establish a new sect and accept disciples.
In the year 1458 of the Divine Land's history, the Phoenix founds the Taixu Sword Sect on Mount Taixu. You become the Phoenix's first disciple, Lin Chaoyu becomes the second disciple, and three-year-old Su Mei becomes the third disciple.]
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"Hey, hey, hey, have I just ascended in rank? The Seven Swords of Taixu are becoming eight? Well, that's logical. After all, knowledge dictates that the Four Heavenly Kings consist of five members. Alright, let's give this a whirl."
"Lu Yu, from this day forward, you shall be my foremost disciple. While I initially intended to impart the Xuan Yuan Sword to you, your unique constitution poses challenges. Moreover, your lifelong cultivation of the Thunder Art, rather than the Taixu Sword Intent, makes the Xuan Yuan Sword unsuitable for you. Here's the proposition: on this day, I grant you a condition. As long as it does not imperil the Divine Land, you can use this condition to request my assistance with a matter."
In the grand hall, the Phoenix stands at the center, while Lu Yu, supported by Lin Chaoyu, stands beside the Phoenix.
"Thank you, Master."
Having already become disciples, according to tradition, Lu Yu naturally should kneel down. However, just as Lu Yu was about to kneel and perform the master-disciple ritual, the Phoenix reached out and stopped him.
"Lu Yu, you don't need to kneel to me."
In the Phoenix's eyes, Lu Yu's main practice was his self-developed Thunder Art. Taking Lu Yu as a disciple was, in fact, mostly to set an example for the immature Lin Chaoyu and Su Mei. Additionally, given Lu Yu's frailty, the Phoenix couldn't bear to have him kneel before her.
"Chaoyu, assist your senior brother to rest aside."
After Lin Chaoyu helped Lu Yu to a seat, the Phoenix turned her attention to Lin Chaoyu and Su Mei.
"Both of you, come here."
As the Phoenix's voice rang out, Lin Chaoyu and Su Mei approached her.
"Starting today, both of you are my second and third disciples. Chaoyu, you're older, so you'll be the second senior sister. Su Mei, being the youngest, you'll be the third."
Upon hearing the Phoenix's words, the gentle Lin Chaoyu knelt down and kowtowed to the Phoenix three times. To Lin Chaoyu, both the Phoenix and Lu Yu were her most important people. She had long admired Lu Yu and the Phoenix, and today, her wish was finally fulfilled.
"Thank you, Master."
"Understood!"
Unlike Lin Chaoyu, Su Mei wasn't very fond of the Phoenix, the immortal responsible for her parents' demise. At three years old, Su Mei didn't understand worldly matters, viewing the Phoenix as an enemy. Thus, she wouldn't give the Phoenix a warm reception.
As for Lin Chaoyu, Su Mei didn't have much of an affinity for her either. In her eyes, Lin Chaoyu's demeanor was too bland and she found her rather boring.
Of the people present, Su Mei disliked Lin Chaoyu the least. The one she favored the most was the handsome senior brother from the Northern Wilderness. Being intelligent from a young age, Su Mei was more mature than her peers. At this moment, nothing pleased Su Mei more than a handsome face.
With the initiation ceremony concluded, Lin Chaoyu helped Lu Yu exit the grand hall, and the three-year-old Su Mei followed them. Compared to staying in the hall and meeting the Phoenix, Su Mei naturally preferred sticking close to her handsome senior brother.
"Senior brother, senior brother."
Hearing Su Mei calling him, Lu Yu halted his steps and looked back at the little Su Mei trailing behind.
"What's the matter, Third Senior Sister?"
Su Mei looked up at Lu Yu with a mischievous grin. "Hehe, Senior Brother, starting today, I'm your junior sister. Master just gave each of us a gift as part of the discipleship ceremony. Shouldn't Senior Brother also give me a present to acknowledge me as his junior sister?"
Seeing Su Mei like this, Lu Yu also smiled. This little one truly lived up to her future position as the head of the Peerless Gate. No wonder she was the most formidable among the seven disciples. To boldly come and ask him for a gift, she was indeed an interesting young lady.
"Alright."
Lu Yu bent down and patted Su Mei's head.
"Since my junior sister is making a request, I can't ignore it. Here's the deal, I'll promise you a condition. As long as it doesn't violate moral principles, endanger the Divine Land, or jeopardize our master's safety, you have my word that you can ask for my help."
"Really?"
Su Mei's eyes lit up. She hadn't intended to ask Lu Yu for anything, but she hadn't expected him to genuinely agree to her request. Moreover, he was giving her a promise.
"Absolutely!"
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