Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 280 - 171: The Centenarian Crone and the Young Boy

In autumn, the immortal forest on Lotus Peak gradually revealed its autumn colors. The leaves, a blend of green and yellow, rustled as they fell from the sky, beautiful as a painting.

A beautiful woman in a dark green cheongsam walked among the forest leaves, followed by the pristine Wangshu. The "Beauty Walking Together" painting resonated with the "Autumn Forest and Falling Leaves."

The Third Elder frowned, casually flicking away the fallen leaves before her, and complained, "Your master is really worrisome."

Wangshu blinked her pretty blue eyes and proudly said, "He truly is. I also want to become like Master, to become a lamp that doesn’t save oil."

The Third Elder’s mouth twitched twice, rubbing her forehead as she sighed:

"Sigh, with your level of culture, it’s best to find a teacher for you..."

"Sure!" Wangshu seemed to have someone in mind already, excitedly saying, "Then let Junior Brother teach me."

She seemed to have completely forgotten the heavy atmosphere between You Su and the Lotus Sword Venerable upon their recent separation, immersing herself in the joy of seeing Junior Brother every day in the future.

"Impossible!" The Third Elder sternly stopped Wangshu’s fantasy, "Passing on knowledge and receiving it is not child’s play. You are the representative of Lotus Peak, even the Profound Sky Sect. If you really want to study literature, you at least have to find a scholar above the postgraduate level to teach you."

"Then Junior Brother can take the postgraduate exam," Wangshu said lightly.

The Third Elder glanced sideways at the girl who had worn the Jade Rabbit Mask since childhood, having never seen her true face.

"Do you think it’s easy to pass the postgraduate exam? Moreover, he’s blind; how can someone illiterate teach others?"

The Third Elder secretly criticized Wangshu for her shallow understanding, as a blind person becoming a literary master is unheard of.

But she regretted her words as soon as they left her mouth, because the letter from the Exorcism Bureau succinctly recorded two events done by You Su at the Jade Ring Pool: first, assisting in slaying a thousand-year-old evil, and second, leaving a timeless masterpiece for the Jade Ring Pool.

It was these two events combined that led the Exorcism Bureau to exceptionally invite You Su to join.

The world never lacks those with extraordinary talent or power, but it lacks those with high moral character, like a lotus rising from the mud untainted.

"I trust Junior Brother."

Though Wangshu had not read the letter, she had absolute trust in You Su.

The Third Elder secretly shook her head, lamenting the truly unheard-of deeds done by You Su, finding it difficult to measure the boy by common logic.

"I only hope he can persuade the Thirteenth Elder to change that fated item..."

The Third Elder was deeply worried, but Wangshu was light on her feet, seemingly unconcerned.

"Don’t worry, Third Elder, Master will change it."

"How can you be sure?"

Wangshu extended her delicate index finger and thumb to rub the chin of her mask, looking extremely cute. She paused in thought for a moment before seriously answering:

"Just a feeling."

The Third Elder was momentarily stunned, not feeling this answer dismissive because she knew this innate pure girl had extremely sharp and accurate intuition. Maybe the blind boy could indeed do it.

"I hope so. This journey has indeed been hard on him." The Third Elder sighed in a complex mood.

"Third Elder, can I ask a question?" Wangshu suddenly asked in a low voice.

The Third Elder was curious about why the girl suddenly became so cautious in her speech, as if worried that someone might be eavesdropping on this lonely Lotus Peak.

"No need to be so polite with me; just ask whatever you want." The Third Elder did not forget to gain favor.

Having obtained permission, Wangshu quietly took a few steps closer to the mature woman:

"Third Elder... if Junior Brother wants to give the Lotus Heart to Master, does it mean he has to soak in a pool with her?"

The Third Elder was first momentarily stunned, then frowned deeply. She had been so anxious about having them quickly change the fated item that she forgot about this.

This filthy man, once again planning to bathe in the same pool with the flawless Thirteenth Elder! And this time, it’s while You Su is conscious!

A pair of opposite-gendered master and apprentice, bathing naked in the same pool twice, how unbecoming!

If You Su weren’t blind, the Third Elder dared not imagine what might happen.

Pain! Such pain!

Had she known, she would have personally gone to snatch the Lotus Heart!

With a heart full of regret, the Third Elder found herself powerless, knowing that even as a longstanding Female Immortal in the Void Realm, there were things she could not do.

She glanced at the innocent Wangshu, feeling a sense of love.

This naive girl, who used to ask questions freely, now hesitated over this matter, likely finding it hard to accept such a moral downfall in her sect, fearing to be overheard by others...

The Third Elder, feeling a shared empathy, didn’t want Wangshu to be disappointed in her sect. So she placed a plump hand on Wangshu’s shoulder and softly comforted her:

"Your master has to descend soon; this is an inevitable situation. I know Little Wangshu finds it hard to believe, considering your master is such a lofty and cold Sword Immortal, how could she bathe with a young boy? Yet in life, there are often unavoidable things. This matter is more significant than its form, especially since You Su is a blind person who can’t see anything. You could just view it as a routine treatment."

The beautiful woman bowed her head, speaking softly. Though her words were meant for Wangshu, they also seemed to comfort herself.