Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

"Revive the sect."

This former Sword Immortal, even after turning to evil, still thought about recruiting disciples to strengthen the Shadow-accepting Sword Sect.

"Her ability is actually the one that best matches her obsession. She connects with everyone in her sect, sharing in both glory and loss, never to be separated again."

"Mr. He, do you think the abilities these people gain after fully turning to evil actually stem from their deep-seated obsessions?"

"Rather than calling it an obsession, it might as well be called a Heart Demon."

You Su looked at the words appearing in the Sea of Consciousness, feeling a shock in his heart. Could it be that the World Purification Sect’s conjecture was indeed correct?

Evil spirits... what on earth are they?

"Alright, the conclusions I can draw are limited to this, but they are ultimately just my speculations. Mr. You, remember, never allow the Heart Demon to grow within you."

"Thanks for the reminder, Mr. He. I’ll keep it in mind."

At this point, the conversation should have ended, but He Kongyue felt unfulfilled. Gripping the Xuanji Order reluctantly, she still wanted to keep talking with You Su.

"By the way, Mr. You, you still haven’t told me why you can see evil spirits."

He Kongyue tugged at her quilt, feeling like a genius at finding topics to talk about.

But she glanced at the deep cold night outside, worried if continuing to talk might be too late and might disturb You Su’s rest.

She suddenly paused, as if recognizing herself for the first time.

Am I really someone who imagines things so easily...

However, her concerns were alleviated as You Su showed no discomfort. Instead, he began to speak openly.

Of course, You Su made considerable adaptations. He recounted his role in the Chuyun City event, portraying himself as an innocent bystander caught in the schemes of evil cultivators.

He Kongyue did not find it boring at all. On the contrary, she listened with great interest, asking You Su many questions, which You Su patiently answered one by one.

It was only when He Kongyue suddenly realized she had kept You Su talking until late night by moonlight.

He Kongyue didn’t feel tired at all; in fact, the more she talked, the more energized she became.

But she was truly embarrassed to continue, so she suppressed her urge to chat further:

"Sorry for taking up your resting time. It’s getting late; you should get some rest."

"You should too, Mr. He. Good night."

Seeing the words "Good night," He Kongyue couldn’t help but smile.

She couldn’t resist and replied once more:

"Good night."

He Kongyue’s eyes were bright. She only put down the Xuanji Order after it had not vibrated for a while, then held it close against her chest.

Although she had communicated with others using the Xuanji Order before, it was her first time finding chatting on it so enjoyable, wishing she could talk with You Su all night.

Suddenly, she felt as if the Xuanji Order was vibrating again. She quickly held it up, only to find that there was no new message from You Su when she tapped into her Divine Sense.

She then realized that it wasn’t the Xuanji Order vibrating, but the soft lump in her chest.

"What’s happening to me?"

...

You Su put away the Xuanji Order. He did not rest as Mr. He suggested.

After hesitating for a while, he still chose to send a message to Huijun, hoping the other party could really receive his message.

"Huijun, I need to talk to you."

To his surprise, Huijun not only received it but replied immediately, even at this late hour.

"What is it?"

"I want to continue discussing getting He Kongyue out of the World Purification Sect with you."

After a brief silence, Huijun replied:

"Your purpose for joining the World Purification Sect was to protect him?"

"Frankly speaking, I still can’t trust you all. Mr. He is a very good friend of mine, and I don’t want to see him ensnared in this mire."

This time, Huijun was silent for longer. You Su looked at the empty Sea of Consciousness, unsure if his interference had offended the other party.

"But you should also know that from the moment he became your retainer, he couldn’t get out."

You Su sighed lightly, bewildered as to how He became his retainer.

"Isn’t there any way to dissolve the retainer relationship?"

"No."

Huijun answered swiftly, the two words firm and unquestionable.

You Su was taken aback. To him, Mr. He was a young man with a passion for justice and adventure, who shouldn’t be caught in the World Purification Sect’s quagmire.

He was both a friend and Master’s younger brother. He felt it was his responsibility to take care of him.

"I will cooperate with you all."

"What do you mean?"

"The price is to assign him fewer dangerous missions in the future. Let me handle the evil spirits."

Huijun seemed very surprised by You Su’s words and took a while to respond.

"It’s a deal."

After sending these four words, Huijun gave no further response.

You Su lay on the bed, finally relaxing, suddenly feeling a wave of fatigue wash over him.

Compared to his time in Chuyun City, he had gained numerous roles, with much more on his mind.

Returning to Lotus Peak for just a day felt like he had accomplished so much.

His life was no longer as simple as a bowl of plain porridge in Chuyun City, now filled with colorful people. This allowed You Su to feel the vibrancy of the world even without seeing.

Though tired, he did not feel annoyed.

He wanted to find Master, help his junior sister avenge her enemies, assist Xueruo in strengthening the Snake Race, help senior sister overcome obstacles, look after Mr. He, bring Master back to the He Family, and help the Third Elder make that Emperor’s House Tree Seed germinate...

Moreover, to understand the true mysteries of this world.

You Su had never felt so purposeful living in this world, as if he had formed a strong bond with it, no longer the blind boy who felt indifferent about living or dying.

A sense of profound peace welled up in his heart. With eager anticipation for tomorrow, he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

...

Recent days were quite uneventful.

His junior and senior sisters continued to leave early and return late, busy with something. Meanwhile, You Su idled alone on the mountain, feeling lonely.

He pretended to seek guidance on the rudiments of swordplay at the Lotus Pool from He Shutong. He Shutong patiently explained, and You Su felt enlightened, gradually daring to joke with the woman who had become a friend. He Shutong, instead of finding him childish, accepted it all with laughter.

You Su felt that his Master was like a loving mother who embraced all his quirks warmly.

By evening, when the two women returned, You Su would spend time with them as well.

Sneaking in subtle flirtations with Ji Lingruo whenever his senior sister was inattentive, that surreptitious physical contact was uniquely thrilling, making You Su often think about visiting her room at night.

However, Ji Lingruo was adamant, insisting that she had to master her Sound Insulation Skill first. You Su suspected it wasn’t just the Sound Insulation Skill she was hoping to perfect; there might be cultivation techniques from the Book Mountain Pavilion as well. Thankfully, he kept up with his practice of the True Yang Sword Nurturing Spell diligently.

Yet, You Su’s accumulation of Yang energy was a matter of concern. Ji Lingruo, unable to resist You Su’s persistence, helped him in another way. The next day, the girl insisted on eating porridge because her jaw was too sore to chew anything else. Incidentally, one night, Ji Lingruo washed her feet three times, as if they always became dirty for some reason.

Under his junior sister’s unwatchful eye, You Su would also engage in intimate touches with his senior sister—holding hands, rubbing her hair. Although he never washed her feet again, by the time they shared bedtime stories, their hands never parted.

Back to his room, You Su had to endure He Kongyue’s barrage of Xuanji Order messages.

Each chat with Mr. He lasted until late at night; Mr. He always seemed to have endless things to say. Face-to-face, You Su never found him to be talkative.

Initially, You Su found it nothing special, but later he thought, wasn’t it a bit too intimate for two grown men to message each other like this every night...

But I’m not really Miss You!

Nevertheless, You Su had to admit that through Mr. He’s words, he gained a broader understanding of the world he was in.

Without interference from the Exorcism Bureau or the World Purification Sect, the days were peaceful and fulfilling.

Finally, Bihua Pavilion, specializing in stockings, opened on Bihua Peak.