Chapter 772 - 368: He Shutong’s Unforgettable Heart Obstacle (2)

The Third Elder fell silent for a moment before finally sighing, "If that’s the case, you should focus on refining your life-bound item. That would honor his intentions. If you stay here wallowing in self-pity and delay your recovery, you might be helpless when he needs you in the future."

Upon hearing this, He Shutong slightly raised her head. She certainly didn’t want such a thing to happen again, so she resolutely sat cross-legged in meditation once more.

Seeing this, the Third Elder felt a mixture of regret and relief. She had never spoken so harshly to the Thirteenth Elder, and she initially regretted it, but she hadn’t expected the other to be not as fragile as she thought.

"Wangshu... there’s still no news?" He Shutong suddenly asked. Talking about her disciples, she felt increasingly like she had failed immensely as a mentor.

Wangshu had been secretly transferred to this forbidden area with her two months ago, but a month ago, Wangshu somehow managed to slip away. She left behind only a note saying, ’Mentor, I’m going to find Junior Brother. Rest well, and wait for me to bring him back to you. Don’t worry, I’ll write you.’

At the time, He Shutong was utterly powerless, and if it weren’t for the Third Elder forcibly stopping her, she would have rushed out of the forbidden area to find her disciples.

"Yes." The Third Elder sighed, and the affirmation finally brought some solace to He Shutong.

The Third Elder took out a letter from her bosom and handed it over, "Wangshu says she has reached Beiao Continent and tells you to rest well; she will soon find Junior Brother."

"Beiao Continent... so no clues in the West Wilderness Continent?"

The Third Elder shook her head, "It’s impossible to search an entire continent in one month. Her search is like looking for a needle in a haystack. You also know the rumors outside. Such a smart person, if he’s alive, would surely be hiding. I think instead of searching for him, we should wait for him to come to us."

"Indeed... but doing nothing doesn’t bring peace either," He Shutong lamented.

The Third Elder pressed her red lips together, "Recovering your strength quickly is the most important thing you can do. If you become the foremost Sword Immortal in the world, not just among Female Sword Immortals, you will be able to protect him upon his return. You can back him up when he clears his name."

He Shutong gently bit her lip and softly said, "Thank you."

"No need to thank me. That boy saved Zixun and Si Han. I owe him a debt too. I just hope he returns soon, so my female disciples won’t keep worrying about him."

The Third Elder sighed, while the deeds of You Su were vividly remembered by Zixun and Si Han. They knew well that You Su was not a demon but a hero; however, the outside world wouldn’t allow the truth to be spoken. There were even rumors that Tong Hui was imprisoned for defending You Su’s innocence at Celestial Revelation Divine Mountain. Nowadays, anything related to You Su was a sensitive topic, and the allegation of his corruption was witnessed by many, with irrefutable evidence. Overturning it with just words was an uphill battle.

To protect her disciples and the Sect, the Third Elder had no choice but to order Zixun and Si Han to remain silent on the matter. It wasn’t inaction; they were quietly accumulating strength and rallying those who believed in You Su, preparing for his return, while also seeking out the puppet masters manipulating the Five Continents’ opinions from the shadows.

Meanwhile, those female disciples of the Third Elder naturally learned of You Su’s heroic feats through Zixun and Si Han’s private exchanges, and they admired the young man who had opened the silk stocking shop with them.

Yet what the Third Elder didn’t say was that it wasn’t just her disciples who kept thinking about the boy, she herself was also deeply concerned about his unjust predicament.

The Third Elder gently placed her hand on He Shutong’s slender shoulder, and a flowing green Profound Qi emerged, forming a natural protective barrier. He Shutong didn’t express her gratitude verbally and continued to refine the Lotus Heart with closed eyes but etched the sentiment in her heart.

The two fairies, one still and serene, the other vibrant and radiant, each exuded their unique beauty, yet at that moment, their mutual concern for each other made them all the more captivating.

...

Outside the window, the moonlight was silver-white, and fine snow was swirling.

"Su’Er..."

You Su’s heart suddenly trembled, the voice resembling a breeze traversing through time and space, gently brushing over his heart, awakening warm memories.

"Master..."

You Su involuntarily called out softly, but the exceptionally beautiful figure only existed in his mind.

Bai Ze, savoring a deer leg, looked at You Su’s dazed appearance with curiosity and teased:

"Why are you calling me Master?"

Unexpectedly, the moment the words fell, a pitch-black Ink Sword was inserted into the desk beside it.

Bai Ze was startled. Although You Su was verbally harsh towards it, in reality, he was quite gentle. Knowing it had touched You Su’s reverse scale, it wisely closed its mouth, grabbed the deer leg, and ran far away from Mo Song Sword.

You Su no longer paid attention to the mischievous Bai Ze, silently frowning, sensing that the source of Master’s voice seemed to be more than a fleeting illusion.

If it were mere hallucinations caused by excessive longing, he should also be hearing the voices of his Junior and Senior Sisters, Xueruo, so why was it only Master? Moreover, compared to them, and even himself, Master had no connection with the corrupt.

Could it be... because of the black jellyfish?

If he guessed correctly, didn’t Master get swallowed by that jellyfish too? And by killing that demon, theoretically, he should have inherited its power. Could this have led to a mysterious connection with Master?

With this thought, You Su became more excited, an unstoppable rush of excitement surging through him.

You Su recalled when Master told him her story, casually mentioning the reason for Ice Heart’s dissolution without delving into specifics.

Now that I think about it, the reason for Master’s Ice Heart dissolution was me... wasn’t it?

You had never felt such exhilaration. Since awakening in Beiao Continent, you hadn’t been this joyful.

The subtle bond formed silently with Master made him feel that the transcendental fairy wasn’t so out of reach, that she was special to him, just as he was to her.

But You Su did not let happiness overcloud his judgment. He sat upright and began attempting to master the true power bestowed by that black jellyfish.

Bai Ze shrank in the corner, watching the usually indifferent young man radiate with vigor, and quietly muttered:

"Beiao Continent doesn’t have spring... but it doesn’t stop the animals from going into heat..."

But the next instant, Bai Ze’s cat-like eyes widened in shock as You Su had somehow crouched right before it, wearing a menacing look.

Bai Ze instinctively shrank back, but there was nowhere to hide against the corner.

"No way... I just thought about it in my mind... Can you actually read minds?"

"Meow for me," You Su coldly said, closing the distance.

Unable to believe it, Bai Ze stared at You Su approaching step by step, quickly pleading, "I swear! I’ll never talk back to you again! Don’t come closer! Meow meow meow, I was wrong, meow! I was wrong, meow!"

A dignified Divine Beast, forced to act like a cat, Bai Ze bit its lip in extreme humiliation.

You Su burst into laughter, and Bai Ze was filled with anger, but as its cat ears perked up, it sensed something was amiss.

This You Su was right in front of it, so why did the laughter seem to come from elsewhere?

Turning its gaze, Bai Ze was astonished to find there were two You Su’s in the room?!

One in front, with a cold face, and one on the bed laughing.

Bai Ze was baffled, blinking hard to ensure it wasn’t seeing things.

Then it suddenly realized the truth, furiously glaring at the You Su before it: "You scoundrel! Using illusions to trick me! You despicable, shameless little man!"

With those words, forgetting caution, it leapt directly onto the bed, wrestling with the real You Su, as the fake one dissipated into shadows.

In the end, it was no match for You Su, ultimately being subdued in his arms, compelled to plead with sweet cat-like mewls.

This spurred its determination; one day it would grow strong enough to pin You Su underfoot and have him bark like a dog.