Chapter 343: The Wise Sword Severs Threads of Love

Lin Zhangqing gave a dry laugh and hurriedly explained, "I didn't do anything bad; it was all good deeds. I selected three Spiritual Artifacts.

Mainly, Grandmother, there are simply too many good treasures in your Collection Room; I was completely dazzled by them.

To manage to come out in just over an hour, I feel my own perseverance was already quite commendable.

I just couldn't resist getting to know all the good items inside, which is why it took a bit more time.

Besides, by understanding things clearly first and keeping them in mind, if I get another chance to enter later, I'll know exactly which items suit me! Don't you agree?"

Hearing this, Chen Jieyi couldn't help but laugh, guessing in her heart that this fellow was surely telling barefaced lies again.

However, she was only teasing Lin Zhangqing; knowing they were new Dao Companions, she understood they certainly had many things to discuss.

At this moment, it was the Great-Grandmother who spoke up to rescue Lin Zhangqing from his predicament.

"Enough, enough; let Little Qing and the others spend a little time viewing your collection to broaden their horizons; stop playing the villain!"

Chen Jieyi smiled lightly, nodded, and said nothing more.

At this point, the Clan Leader spoke, "Qing'er, we plan to stay here for two days to check on the family's Shop business and leave some time for Zi Ya to pack and prepare.

We will depart to return to the family on the morning of the day after tomorrow.

What are your plans now? Do you wish to stay briefly for two days on Chengxia Peak, or return to Qingyun City with us first?"

Lin Zhangqing glanced at Chen Ziya; seeing the look of expectation on her face, he could not bring himself to speak of returning to Qingyun City first.

Moreover, he also wanted to find Junior Sister Hu to ask about the items he had commissioned her to refine, and he still intended to bring back an Alchemy Furnace as a gift for Sixth Grandfather!

So, after a moment's thought, he spoke, "Clan Leader, I think I will stay here briefly for two days!

Last time, I commissioned a Junior Sister from Sanyan Peak to refine some items; this time I intend to see if they are finished, otherwise this matter will be delayed for another ten years!"

The Clan Leader and Grandfather both nodded, then agreed with Lin Zhangqing on the meeting place and time.

Afterwards, the Clan Leader and Grandfather bid farewell to the Great-Grandmother and the others before taking their leave, while Lin Zhangqing and Chen Ziya, representing the Great-Grandmother, escorted the two Elders to the Courtyard gate.

Subsequently, Grandmother Chen Jieyi escorted the two of them to the Mountain Gate of Qingyun Sect; after the two reported back to the Great-Grandmother, they also departed together.

However, this time Lin Zhangqing and his companion returned to his small Courtyard halfway up the mountain; this time, with no one to disturb them, the two finally had some quiet time to be alone together.

Now Chen Ziya was performing Tea Art for Lin Zhangqing; he sat opposite, quietly admiring her, for their relationship was now different.

Admiring her Tea Art once again, although it felt just as pleasing to the eye and heart as before, it now carried a flavor of tranquility reaching far into the distance.

Lin Zhangqing felt this was quite good; in the future, besides Cultivation, having another person to accompany him, farming and raising Spirit Pets, while delicate hands brew clear tea, such days would surely not be too monotonous.

Unfortunately, it did not take long for an uninvited guest to break this tranquil atmosphere.

The Restriction on the small Courtyard gate was triggered, and both of them sensed it simultaneously.

Chen Ziya thought for a moment, then began to speak, "It might be Senior Sister or Junior Sister looking for me with some matter; let me open the door and check!"

Lin Zhangqing nodded without saying anything; upon entering earlier, he had noticed that the entire Courtyard had been tidied up very cleanly.

He knew Chen Ziya must often stay here, so it was perfectly normal for someone to find their way here.

However, they soon heard Chen Ziya say, "Junior Sister Hu, Junior Sister Zhao, why have you come?" Upon hearing this, Lin Zhangqing immediately stood up and walked to the door to welcome the two Junior Sisters.

Then they heard Junior Sister Hu say, "I have a matter to discuss with Senior Sister Chen."

Just at that moment, they all saw Lin Zhangqing coming out to welcome them home.

Hu Yunna and Zhao Mingxia were both incredibly surprised; they had never expected Lin Zhangqing to be here.

"Senior Brother Gao!"

"Senior Brother Lin!"

The two used different forms of address, but both were calling out to Lin Zhangqing.

Lin Zhangqing was also quite happy; he had been planning to find an opportunity in these two days to go to Sanyan Peak with Chen Ziya, never expecting Hu Yunna to come on her own.

Lin Zhangqing nodded and greeted them with a smile, "Greetings to both Junior Sisters; it has been nearly a year since we last met.

I never expected Junior Sister Hu to have already achieved Spiritual Energy Transformation Success, and Junior Sister Zhao has reached Qi Refining Great Perfection, likely about to enter Closed-Door Cultivation for Foundation Establishment soon; congratulations to both Junior Sisters!"

At this moment, Chen Ziya spoke, "Everyone, please come inside! The Spirit Tea has just been brewed; you have arrived at just the right time."

Hearing this, everyone laughed, then moved to the pavilion in the Courtyard and took their seats according to seniority.

As soon as everyone sat down, Hu Yunna asked, "Senior Brother Gao, when did you arrive? Why didn't you notify us?"

Lin Zhangqing smiled lightly and said, "I arrived this morning; it has not yet been three hours, and I have just returned from the Great-Grandmother's place.

I never expected you to come knocking on my door; where would I have found the time to notify you?"

Hearing Lin Zhangqing speak this way, everyone laughed again; this was indeed quite a coincidence.

Hearing this, Hu Yunna felt slightly more at ease, but suddenly realized that Lin Zhangqing had identified her Cultivation Base the moment they met; could it be that he had also achieved Spiritual Energy Transformation Success?

So she hurriedly asked, "Senior Brother Gao identified Young Lady's Cultivation Base the moment we met; could it be that Senior Brother has also achieved Foundation Establishment?"

Lin Zhangqing nodded and said with a light smile, "This time I succeeded by luck; I only exited Closed-Door Cultivation a dozen days ago, otherwise I'm afraid I would have to address you as Elder Hu upon seeing you this time!"

Zhao Mingxia and Chen Ziya both laughed upon hearing this.

Hu Yunna, however, shook her head and said seriously to Lin Zhangqing, "No need; from now on, forever call me Junior Sister!

Even if I Cultivate to the Golden Core Stage, or even the Nascent Soul Stage, if Senior Brother Gao still calls me Junior Sister, I will be just as happy."

Hearing this, Lin Zhangqing sighed in his heart; Hu Yunna was also a very good girl, and regarding her affection for him, he was no blockhead, so how could he not know? It was just that he now already had Chen Ziya.

Furthermore, his main goal in this life was to climb to the peak of the Immortal Path and strike for immortality and indestructibility.

He truly did not wish to be entangled by too many romantic entanglements; he understood the principle that excessive love brings excessive burden, so he could only disappoint Hu Yunna's affection.

Just now, he had nearly spoken about the matter of him and Chen Ziya becoming Dao Companions, but then he remembered that in three months, he would be leaving this place.

Within ten or even twenty to thirty years, the two of them would not meet again; he believed that such a long separation would be enough to dilute Hu Yunna's feelings for him.

(End of Chapter)