Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

"Mr. You, I still vividly remember that sword from that night. I thought you were extraordinary when we first met."

As they ate and chatted, they talked about the scene of You Su defeating Huo Yuandi that night.

"To comprehend Sword Intent at eighteen, your talent in Sword Dao is rare in the world. Though the Profound Sky Sect is strong, it ultimately doesn’t specialize in Sword Dao. Perhaps, rather than the Profound Sky Sect, you might be more suited to a sect solely devoted to the study of Sword Dao. It may not have the renowned reputation of the Profound Sky Sect, but it would surely make your talents shine brightly."

He Kongyue spoke sincerely, as if he truly had You Su’s best interests in mind.

"Oh? What advice do you have, Mr. He?"

"For example, the sect that Chunchan belongs to, the Little Cicada Sword Sect. After Ye Erong learned about Chunchan’s deeds, she certainly wouldn’t let it go. With Chunchan’s misconduct exposed, the Lotus Sword Venerable surely wouldn’t want such a tarnished disciple. You could take Chunchan’s place and become the new successor of the Chunchan Sword."

He Kongyue scrutinized You Su’s clear-cut face, thinking to himself that this fellow’s face was far more alluring than Chunchan’s...

"Little Cicada Sword Sect can’t even enter Divine Mountain, what’s the point of going there?" You Su dismissed He Kongyue’s suggestion, "True, the Profound Sky Sect doesn’t specialize in Sword Dao, but Lotus Peak does. Before I was a disciple of the Profound Sky Sect, I was a disciple of Lotus Peak first."

He Kongyue seemed a bit anxious: "It’s not that they can’t enter but they don’t want to. The Lotus Sword Venerable doesn’t covet Divine Mountain’s resources. Once you ascend the Divine Mountain, you have to meet various apprentice quotas, undertake tasks from the Ancestral Temple of Immortals, and also protect Divine Mountain, among other burdens. The Lotus Sword Venerable is solely focused on comprehending the sword, why would she bother with these tedious matters."

You Su nodded approvingly upon hearing this: "The Lotus Sword Venerable is a true Sword Immortal, I admire her."

"There you go, Mr. You. Rest assured, with your merit in exposing Chunchan and your remarkable achievements, if I write a letter of recommendation for you, the Lotus Sword Venerable will surely accept you as a disciple."

"If I’m not mistaken, isn’t the Lotus Sword Venerable a woman?"

"Yes, Mr. You, do you insist on choosing a male master?"

"No, not at all."

You Su hurriedly refused. Who wouldn’t choose a gentle female master over an old man as a mentor?

"May I boldly ask, between the Lotus Sword Venerable and the Lotus Sword Venerable, who is stronger?"

"Um..."

He Kongyue hesitated for a moment before saying, "It’s been decades since their last spar. Previously, the Lotus Sword Venerable was slightly superior, but in recent years it is said that the Lotus Sword Venerable has made consecutive breakthroughs, while there’s been no news from the Lotus Sword Venerable. Who would win between the two Female Sword Immortals now is truly hard to say..."

"That’s because my master is low-key. Surely, the Lotus Sword Venerable is stronger."

You Su smiled confidently and asked again:

"If I may be so bold, who is more beautiful, the Lotus Sword Venerable or the Lotus Sword Venerable?"

He Kongyue hesitated even longer before sighing and saying:

"I’ve had the fortune of seeing both of them in person. In terms of mere appearance, indeed, the Lotus Sword Venerable is more beautiful. But this doesn’t mean the Lotus Sword Venerable is not beautiful. Both possess unparalleled beauty, it’s just that the Lotus Sword Venerable leaves a deeper impression..."

"In terms of strength, appearance, and status, the Lotus Sword Venerable cannot compare with the Lotus Sword Venerable. Why should I change my allegiance?" You Su laughed and retorted.

He Kongyue sighed softly and said helplessly:

"A blind man like you concerning yourself with others’ appearances, how shallow. Little do you know, the Lotus Sword Venerable has four faces, corresponding to the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Her temperament and habits change accordingly, hence the four Chanchan Swords. If you take one master, it’s like having four; isn’t that a beneficial deal?"

You Su raised an eyebrow, feeling that what Mr. He said didn’t sound like trying to persuade him to take a master, but more like a matchmaker introducing a bride to him...

"Alright, I know Mr. He means well, but you know very little about my master. I’m doing well at Lotus Peak and have no intention of changing sects. Please don’t bring up this matter again."

You Su’s tone was light, yet resolute enough to leave no room for doubt.

He Kongyue could only shake his head and give up.

"Help me..."

A very faint voice suddenly reached You Su’s ears. He paused his skewer-eating action and frowned, beginning to release his Divine Sense.

"Help me..."

The voice sounded again. This time, not only You Su but also He Kongyue frowned.

"Who?!"

He Kongyue shouted aloud, anxiously spreading his Divine Sense to explore, but found nothing suspicious in the Sea of Consciousness.

He sensed something was amiss, immediately took out the Luminous Pearl, and used his eyes to inspect the surroundings, then jumped in fright at what he saw at the edge of his vision.

You Su sensed his gaze, looked in that direction, and was surprised to find that he could also see with his own eyes!

There was a body of indistinguishable shape, already decayed beyond recognition. The remaining skin had a sickly gray-white hue, as if it would crumble at any moment, instilling terror.

"Is this... an evil specter?"

Unable to detect it with Divine Sense yet visible to the naked eye, this was something You Su had only seen with evil specters!

"You can see it?"

He Kongyue, appearing incredulous, turned to meet You Su’s eyes.

Of course, he knew the Exorcism Bureau’s speculation about You Su’s ability to see all evil specters, but for disguise’s sake, he had to feign ignorance.

"I’ll explain to Mr. He next time, let’s check it out first!"

You Su’s unguarded attitude momentarily surprised He Kongyue, but he quickly recovered, joining You Su at the side of the corpse.

"Help me..."

The mummified corpse stiffly extended a hand, dully repeating the plea for help. Its voice was low and hoarse, filled with endless agony and regret.

"This person... seems to be Huo Yuandi!"

He Kongyue carefully examined the features of the mummified corpse’s face. Although the flesh was gone, the right side of the face was relatively intact, and the distinctive long scar was etched in He Kongyue’s memory.