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"Ah..." The twin stammered before she continued apologetically, "I wasnât able to do it in time, YanâEr had always been behind closed doors."
Mo Wujiâs face turned cold; this was clearly an excuse. He did not believe that Granny Linglong was lying to him previously, even if he did not have the time and opportunity to visit YanâEr, Granny Linglong should have told her about him.
"YanâEr, Iâm Mo Wuji. You really canât remember me?" This time, Mo Wuji did not chase after her, but shouted out loud.
Everyoneâs eyes landed on Mo Wuji; Mo Wuji had left the sect for nearly a year and didnât know YanâErâs place in the sect. But no one else in the Heaven Seeking Palace didnât know who YanâEr was.
She was the Heaven Seeking Palaceâs only mutant penta-elemental spiritual root, and was also the disciple with the fastest cultivating speed. In a single year, she had leaped past the Channel Opening Stage; not only did she open 100 spirit channels, she had cultivated to Channel Opening Stage Level 10 before she successfully built her spirit. At this moment, YanâEr was already an expert at Spirit Building Stage Level 7. Many could clearly imagine, in the foreseeable future, Lady YanâEr could be the Heaven Seeking Palace junior generationâs first True God Stage expert.
If not for the alien flying ship event, YanâErâs name would shake the entire Lost Continent, much less the proud geniuses of the Heaven Seeking Palace.
Because of this incident with the alien cultivators, Granny Linglong assigned Shi Jinwen to stay by YanâErâs side. Not only was Shi Jinwen a Tier 6 Earth Pill Refiner, her strength was also reputable within the Heaven Seeking Palace.
"Mo Wuji? You were the one who sent me to master and pleaded her to save me?" After YanâEr heard that name, she immediately turned her head.
Mo Wuji was ecstatic; he didnât expect for someone to really tell YanâEr about him. It was probably Granny Linglong herself.
"Yes, itâs me. YanâEr, you really donât remember the past?" Mo Wuji said hastily.
Seeing YanâEr take the initiative to speak with Mo Wuji, Shi Jinwen was discontented but she didnât say anything. YanâEr wasnât only the treasure of the Pill Pagoda, but the treasure of the entire Heaven Seeking Palace.
YanâEr softly said, "Brother Mo, I may not remember the past but master had told me about you. She told me to remember your kindness; if you didnât save me, I would have died a long time ago."
Even though Mo Wuji could hear a rich sense of gratitude in YanâErâs voice, there was no hint of joy and glee. YanâEr was no longer the girl who stuck close to him; who did everything for him. She finally had her own opinions and her own thoughts.
Mo Wuji really wanted to continue to talk about the Northern Qin Prefecture and the Cheng Yu State. Granny Linglong did not know about those matters, and it would require him to personally tell her.
But after seeing YanâErâs independence and gratitude, Mo Wuji suddenly lost all urges to do so. Let the past remain in the past; didnât he also wished for YanâEr to have her own opinions and ideas? Now, YanâEr had all that, and she even had a strong and dependable master. He should be happy for her.
"Many thanks Brother Mo. I had long wanted to pay you a visit, but I had always been in closed door cultivations. This time, master isnât around and I pestered senior apprentice sister to bring me to the alien cultivator battlefield, thatâs why we had the chance to meet..." As she spoke, YanâEr retrieved a storage bag and passed it to Mo Wuji, "Brother Mo, this is a little token of appreciation. I know that it is nothing compared to your saving grace... but please donât be unhappy with the things inside..."
Mo Wuji subconsciously accepted the gift. In reality, a storage bag itself was already an extravagant gift. What about a storage bag with things inside?
"YanâEr, if you wish to know about the past, Iâll always tell it to you," A sudden sense of loss overcame him, causing you to unknowing say the words he did not intend to say.
YanâEr shook her head, "Brother Mo, senior apprentice sister told me that my rapid pace of cultivation is due to the purity of my heart; itâs clear and free of distractions. If I know too much of my past, my cultivation might not be as fast. But I am still extremely grateful towards Brother Mo. Thank you."
With that, YanâEr bowed to Mo Wuji, "Perhaps after I achieve success in my cultivation, I can come find Brother Mo. I hope that when that time comes, Brother Mo could tell me many interesting stories of the past."
The past was interesting? Mo Wuji lifted his head to see the barely familiar YanâEr and suddenly felt dispirited. YanâEr was able to achieve such stellar results was not simply due to her spiritual roots quality, but her pure and clear heart was also an important reason. No other cultivator was like YanâEr, to be free from the shackles of the outside world and have a heart free of distractions.
"Many thanks Lady YanâEr for your gift. I will keep it gratefully." Mo Wuji kept the storage bag and suddenly laughed, "Actually, there arenât really many stories, Iâve also forgotten many of them. How about this, if Lady YanâEr has anything that troubles you in the future, you can come find me, Mo Wuji. In my heart, I will always be your big brother."
"Ahem!" Shi Jinwen snorted, "A mere outer disciple speaks such big words. YanâEr, letâs go."
YanâEr turned to bow once more to Mo Wuji, "Many thanks Brother Mo. YanâEr will definitely remember your words.
With that, YanâEr did not dawdle any further as she turned and walked to Shi Jinwenâs side.
Mo Wuji looked at the distant YanâEr and deep feelings flooded into his heart. He had transmigrated into this world for a little over a year, but he had yet to truly see himself as a cultivator. He had done many things, which had evoked many feelings within him.
His insistence on returning to visit YanâEr; his remembrance of Fei Bingzhu and the Tao Ao couple; his guilt towards Aunt Eleven who gave up her chance to enter the Spring Immortalâs Gate to help send Mo Xiangtong away...
On the other hand, YanâEr was able to quickly integrate into her identity as a cultivator; she repaid her debts of gratitude and pursued the Dao of Cultivation with an earnest heart. She did not waste her grand path because of these feelings, and she clearly separated her personal and business matters.
Was this what he needed to do too?
Mo Wuji shook his head; this was not necessary. He had his own path, and he will carve his own path. To him, things which had to be remembered, must be remembered.
At this moment, a barefooted man with a sheathless longsword on his back landed at the front of the hall. This barefooted man swept his gaze across the hall. Mo Wuji suddenly felt as though a sword had ripped his clothes apart and his whole body was being examined.
"Greetings Elder Zhu!" As soon as this barefooted man appeared, the disciples in the hall bowed and greeted him.
The barefooted man nodded and quickly said, "This trip to the battlefield will be led and Elder Shi Jinwen from the Pill Pagoda. Disciples below the Transcending Mortality Stage, outer disciples, and service disciples, leave the hall now.
Mo Wuji jolted, whatâs going on? He was still intending to follow the crowd to the alien battlefield, and it would also be a good way to protect YanâEr. Even though YanâEr had a higher cultivation level than him, she had always been in closed door cultivations. She did not know about the dangers of other cultivators and the schemes that they could come out with.
Unexpectedly, the Sword Lake leader, Zhu Yueshan actually decided that outer disciples did not have the right to take part in battle.
Mo Wuji was soon to react, he said to Ren Tianxing, "Senior apprentice brother Ren, we will meet again in the future."
He guessed that Ren Tianxing would definitely take part in the battle. Since he didnât have the rights, he would first visit the Heaven Seeking City.
YanâEr had a decent cultivation, and she had Shi Jinwen by her side. He actually didnât need to worry much about her safety
Ren Tianxing understood the hidden meaning behind Mo Wujiâs words; he retrieved a wooden box and passed it to Mo Wuji, "Junior apprentice brother Mo, I believe that we will meet very soon. You donât have to worry about that matter, I believe that he will also be going to the battlefield. This box contains something which will be useful to you. Take it."
"Alright, many thanks senior apprentice brother Ren." Mo Wuji accepted it, turned and left. Since this place did not welcome an outer disciple like him, he did not need to continue staying here.
He understood the meaning behind Ren Tianxingâs words; he did not need to worry about Jin Yu. With such a major event in the five empires, Jin Yu was sure to have gone to the battlefield.
As he left the hall, Mo Wuji opened the box Ren Tianxing gave him; there was a mask-type spiritual item inside. Mo Wujiâs heart was filled with gratitude, he naturally understood why Ren Tianxing gave him this mask. Even if Jin Yu was no longer in the Heaven Seeking Palace, this thing was really like coal in winter.
Mo Wuji was intending to return to his immortal cave, but he remembered that the outer sect mountain had nothing much for him. Moreover, Chao Buheng could be considered his friend; now that he had offended Jin Yu, this was not a good time to find Chao Buheng.
After a slight deliberation, Mo Wuji decided to visit the Heaven Seeking City. Zhen Shaoke might have arrived at the Heaven Seeking City.
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As he reached Heaven Seeking City, Mo Wuji felt that the solemnity from the alien cultivatorsâ invasion was much more pronounced. He had visited the Heaven Seeking City several times before, but it had never been like it was now. There were very little people on the streets and even the shophouses were completely deserted.
Mo Wuji specially visited the Luohai Merchant House to inquire about the Nine Moons Pill House, but unfortunately, he didnât get any news of the Nine Moons Pill House entering the Heaving Seeking City.
Mo Wuji wasnât worried of this fact. It was difficult to obtain land in the Heaven Seeking City. As a late incumbent shop, it was perfectly normal for it to be able to purchase a shophouse.
He did not want to return the Heaven Seeking Palace, and he had nothing left for him at the Heaven Seeking City. Mo Wuji was still deliberating over whether he should go to the battlefield alone when suddenly someone called him, "Junior apprentice brother Mo."
What a familiar voice. Mo Wuji turned to see someone familiar, Cen Shuyin. Compared to their previous encounters, Cen Shuyinâs face was paler, and she had a haggard expression. Still, it could not hide her beauty.
Not good, Cen Shuyin must be like this because of the Seven Styles Lightning Sky. Mo Wujiâs first thought was to immediately run away.