txolops Chapter 89: Was Dong Xuan'er Chosen for Him?
Chapter 89: Was Dong Xuan'er Chosen for Him?
"Junior Brother Lin, it's only been a few years, and your cultivation has improved so much! I'm truly envious!"
After Yu Kun entered, he clearly sensed Lin Chuan's cultivation aura and greeted him with a cupped hand and a smile.
He simply came into the hall.
The Spirit Eye Spring is not only surrounded by stone walls, but also by arrays of magical restrictions.
With Yu Kun's strength, he wouldn't be able to detect anything unusual; he would only think that the spiritual vein in the cave dwelling place that Lin Chuan chose was not bad.
"Senior Brother, you flatter me. It's just a minor improvement; how could I dare to compare with you?"
Lin Chuan politely returned the greeting, then gestured for Yu Kun to sit down on a stone bench nearby. "May I ask what brings you here today, Senior Brother?"
"Oh, it was my master who sent me to deliver a message."
Yu Kun took out the pale yellow communication talisman from his pocket and handed it to Lin Chuan with both hands. "Master wants you to go to his 'Green Wave Cave' to pay your respects if you have free time today. It seems he has something to tell you."
Lin Chuan took the communication talisman and immersed his consciousness into it. Sure enough, it was Li Huayuan's slightly authoritative voice, concise and to the point.
It means he should go there as soon as possible.
"Thank you for making the trip yourself, senior brother."
Lin Chuan put away the communication talisman and nodded, saying, "I wonder what Master summoned me for? Have you heard anything about it, Senior Brother?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Kun revealed a mysterious smile and lowered his voice: "Junior brother, I have only heard some rumors...it seems to be related to Senior Sister Hong Fu."
Recently, my senior sister Hong Fu has been looking for a suitable cultivation partner for her beloved disciple, junior sister Dong Xuan'er!
"Master and Senior Sister Hongfu share a deep bond as fellow disciples. Perhaps... they want to offer some advice among us fellow disciples?"
He didn't finish his sentence.
But the meaning was already quite clear, and there was a hint of "you know what I mean" in his eyes.
Lin Chuan understood.
So it was for this very reason.
He remained expressionless and nodded, "I see, thank you for your guidance, senior brother."
"Junior brother, you're too kind." Yu Kun waved his hand, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then got up to take his leave. "Junior brother, you should go see Master soon, don't keep him waiting. I won't disturb you any longer."
"Senior brother, let's go together!"
As soon as Lin Chuan finished speaking, he and Yu Kun left the cave and then boarded the Grey-Winged Boat.
The two transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the mountain where their master, Li Huayuan, resided.
Before long, Lin Chuan flew to the depths of the Taiyue Mountains, to a mountain peak surrounded by dense greenery and shrouded in spiritual mist.
This peak is named "Green Wave Peak," which is the secluded cultivation cave where Master Li Huayuan, Lin Chuan's master, resided after he achieved the Golden Core stage—Green Wave Cave.
Upon arriving in front of the water curtain, Yu Kun cast several spells, and the water curtain immediately parted.
Lin Chuan and the other person entered the water curtain together.
Lin Chuan had been here once before, so this time he was quite familiar with the place.
Before long, the two entered a natural stone hall that was several meters high and several tens of meters in circumference.
Several large luminous pearls were embedded in the ceiling, their soft light illuminating the entire space. The floor was flat, furnished with several stone tables and chairs, and the walls were adorned with a few landscape paintings with a profound artistic conception, creating a rather elegant atmosphere.
At this moment, three people were sitting in the main seat in the center of the hall.
Seated in the center was an elderly man dressed in a simple blue Taoist robe, with a refined face, a restrained gaze, and a profound aura.
It was Lin Chuan's master, Li Huayuan.
Beside Li Huayuan sat a woman dressed in an elegant pale yellow palace gown, with her hair styled in a high bun, possessing a beautiful face and gentle temperament.
With a gentle smile and kind eyes, she was Li Huayuan's Daoist partner and Lin Chuan's master's wife.
To Li Huayuan's left sat a middle-aged man dressed in a fiery red palace gown, with a cold and aloof face and a sharp and distant air about him. .
She was just sitting there, yet she gave off a feeling of being as hot and unapproachable as a volcano.
It was Hong Fu, another Core Formation cultivator from Huangfeng Valley, known for her fierce temperament and profound cultivation.
Behind Hong Fu, two more figures stood.
On the left is a young girl, about seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a pink dress. She has a slender waist, snow-white skin, and exquisite features, especially her eyes, which naturally carry a touch of charm and liveliness.
Her beauty was so stunning that she was among the most beautiful women Lin Chuan had ever seen since his transmigration.
This must be Hong Fu's beloved disciple, Dong Xuan'er.
Standing on the right was a young man dressed in ordinary Yellow Maple Valley disciple's clothes, with an unremarkable face and a slightly reserved expression; this was Han Li.
As Lin Chuan and Yu Kun entered the hall, they immediately felt several pairs of eyes fixed on them.
Li Huayuan looked calm, while his teacher's wife wore an encouraging smile.
Hong Fu's gaze swept over Lin Chuan with scrutiny, sometimes showing a hint of surprise, and sometimes a slight frown.
Dong Xuan'er also looked at Lin Chuan with curiosity, her eyes sparkling.
Han Li glanced quickly at Lin Chuan, his eyes filled with a subtle, complex emotion.
"Disciple Lin Chuan (Yu Kun) greets Master and Mistress!"
Lin Chuan and Yu Kun dared not be negligent, and stepped forward a few steps, bowing respectfully.
Here, Lin Chuan did not use the "Hidden Spirit Technique" to deliberately conceal his aura, revealing his cultivation level at the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.
"Yes, get up."
Li Huayuan nodded slightly, his voice calm, and then raised his hand to indicate the direction of Hong Fu, "Lin Chuan, this is your senior sister Hong Fu."
Lin Chuan turned to Hong Fu and bowed again: "Disciple Lin Chuan greets Senior Sister Hong Fu!"
"No need for formalities," Hong Fu said, her voice slightly cold, her gaze still fixed on Lin Chuan, as if trying to see through him.
She had been secretly observing Lin Chuan ever since he came in.
This young man is not old, but his cultivation has already reached the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, which shows that he has excellent aptitude and is diligent in his cultivation.
Judging from his calm demeanor and clear eyes, he did not seem like a restless or impatient person.
But... his handsome appearance and unassuming yet sharp demeanor, which bore a striking resemblance to the heartless and unfaithful man she had encountered years ago (perhaps it was just her imagination), made her instinctively dislike him.
More importantly, I've heard that this young man has shone brightly in the Blood Forbidden Land, acting decisively, even somewhat "recklessly." Although the results were excellent, he may not be "composed" enough.
When choosing a partner for Xuan'er, what she valued most was "steadiness and reliability," while appearance was secondary.
"Senior sister, what do you think?"
Seeing that Hong Fu had been looking Lin Chuan up and down for a moment, Li Huayuan suddenly asked with a smile.
Hong Fu withdrew her gaze, pondered for a moment, and sighed softly: "Excellent aptitude, and rapid progress in cultivation... however, not my best choice for a candidate."
She did not state the reason explicitly.
However, the people present were all quick-witted and, based on Hong Fu's past temperament and selection criteria, they could roughly guess what was going on.
Upon hearing this, Li Huayuan showed little surprise and simply nodded, "If that's the case, then so be it."
Lin Chuan felt a sense of relief.
Fortunately, my senior sister Hong Fu didn't take a liking to me!
He had no desire to get involved with Dong Xuan'er, the troublesome "vixen" from the original story; that was not what he wanted in his pursuit of a peaceful and long life.
However, when Hong Fu said these words, Dong Xuan'er and Han Li, who were standing behind her, reacted quite strongly.
Han Li frowned slightly.
He had no liking for Dong Xuan'er, especially since he had heard in private that this junior sister seemed to always be involved with some male cultivators in the sect, and her reputation was not very good.
He was cautious by nature and only wanted to cultivate in peace. He really did not want to become a Daoist partner with such a woman, which would only bring him countless troubles.
Seeing that Hong Fu had not chosen Lin Chuan, he was very disappointed.
Dong Xuan'er frowned slightly, and her pretty face showed obvious resentment and disappointment.
She also disliked the plain-looking, dull, and uninteresting senior brother Han behind her, feeling that being with him would surely be a dull and boring experience.
The senior brother Lin in front of her was not only handsome and highly skilled, but also had a calm and confident demeanor, making him much more pleasing to the eye than Han Li. She didn't understand why her master always wanted to pair her up with that blockhead!
Chapter update reminder: Chapter 89, "Has Dong Xuan'er Taken a Pick?", read here.