White-Robed Chief Chapter 245: One Hit
Chapter 247: Regal
Su Ru grinned . She stole a glance at Chu Li . She was not sure how the Lady would react .
The trio travelled through a lake and then through a gallery road [1] . They finally reached a waterside pavilion, which was situated right beside Su Ru's .
Su Ru stood at the entrance and said, "I shall go and have a look at their food first!"
She ran off after she finished speaking, leaving Chu Li and Siao Qi at the pavilion .
From a stone's throw away, deep in the valley, they could vaguely hear laughing noises . The disciples of the Snow Lunar Pavilion were practicing martial arts, and they sounded very enthusiastic .
Chu Li's sword fighting exhibition served as an eye-opener for them . They had always felt that the sword fighting techniques from other factions were better than theirs . But after the show, they realized that it was not the techniques they learnt which were bad, but rather their own abilities .
Chu Li pushed open the window, then found himself a drum stool to sit on .
Siao Qi on the other hand, went to the window . The sunlight shone on her pretty face . At that very moment, she looked like a beautiful female sculpture sculpted out of white jade . Her beauty was unrivalled .
Chu Li frowned and asked, "Are you hurt?"
"Just very worried . " Siao Qi shook her head and said, "I heard from Su Ru, that big brother . . . "
Chu Li nodded, then quietly watched her face . He sensed that she was getting worse with every minute . Her injuries were not light at all . "You didn't pick a fight with someone and got injured, right?"
"I was safeguarding my master while she was cultivating in isolation . Where did I even get the chance to start a fight?"
"How's your master doing?"
"She has the Emerald Sky Pill . It'll be a fast recovery . "
"What about you? Going to continue your isolation?"
"Yes . " Siao Qi swept a quick glance at him . "I recognize Song Yu Ning . She's honest, generous, tolerant, and most importantly, kind-hearted . She would be a helpful a.s.sistant to my big brother . "
"Shame that she's short-tempered . "
"That wouldn't matter . " Siao Qi said . "Big brother can handle that . "
Chu Li nodded gently .
Master Siao had a lot of strengths and very few weaknesses . His biggest strengths were patience, generosity and transparency when dealing with matters . Hence, he should be able to withstand Song Yu Ning .
Another important point was, Song Yu Ning was a smart woman . She knew what to do and what not to do all the time . That was a wisdom that few owned . Not every woman was as brilliant as her .
Siao Qi let out a sigh, "Chu Li, I'm afraid I would be stuck here for at least ten more years . The affairs of the Public House would all depend on you now . "
"That long?" Chu Li frowned .
Siao Qi was a genius . She had a calm and innocent soul, unscarred by the darkness of the world . Logically, understanding the concept of the union of man and heaven was a very easy task, it should not take her ten years no matter how slow her progress .
Siao Qi shook her head lightly, "The problem is with my heart technique . I'm too anxious, so I can't achieve much . . . About my second sister, and my big brother, I leave them under your care now . "
"Of course . " Chu Li said . "The Public House is like my home . "
A smiled etched on Siao Qi's face .
Chu Li watched her quietly .
Siao Qi turned her glance to somewhere else . She looked at the surface of the lake, her gleaming eyes appearing brighter than the crystalline waters .
"Is there something you didn't tell me?" Chu Li said . He was tempted to use his Omniscient Mirror .
He did not care if Siao Qi could notice and get upset . It was better than leaving him hanging in the dark .
Siao Qi raised one hand and covered in front of her eyes, "Don't do it!"
Chu Li gave up, feeling speechless . "What is it that you didn't tell me?"
"Nothing much, really . " Siao Qi put down her hand . "This time, I would be cultivating in isolation for ten years . "
"For ten years straight?" Chu Li was shocked .
Siao Qi nodded gently .
Chu Li asked, "You don't want my presence, right?"
Siao Qi rolled her eyes at him, "To forge the foundations of my heart, I couldn't afford any distractions . Only then, I could have the hopes of becoming a grandmaster . "
"That's true . " Chu Li nodded . "But ten years . . . That's way too . . . "
He shook his head again . Ten years was too long . He felt that he would not be able to hold till the end .
The feeling of missing a person would be too excruciating for him to bear . One would feel restless, disoriented and overly anxious . That feeling would haunt him for the rest of his life, which was why he chose to rush over to her place now .
"If everything goes smoothly, it's possible that I can get out earlier . " Siao Qi said . "By that time, I don't know what would have happened to the Public House . Can big brother handle it? Will second sister be living happily? And you . . . "
She shook her head gently and said, "But ten years could be gone in a flash . "
"In a flash . . . " Chu Li shook his head and smiled bitterly .
"Let's stop thinking about these . Tell me more about what happened in the Public House . " Siao Qi said . "You've beaten Lu Yu Zhao Lung to her game once again . Judging by her character, she would do anything to hit back at you . You've got to be careful!"
Chu Li said, "I've always been cautious . I plan to head to the Hu Ren Public House to have a look, and maybe find myself a few insider contacts . "
"You should be setting up a strategy . " Siao Qi said . "She is very unpredictable . It's better if you are always three steps ahead of her . "
The two of them continued chatting until Su Ru came back, hands holding a few dishes .
Chu Li wished that he could continue staying with Siao Qi at the waterside pavilion so badly .
After telling her what happened in the Public House, he talked to her about some current affairs in the martial arts world . They seemed to have a never-ending conversation . Only when he noticed that Siao Qi was getting tired that he stopped talking . He then reluctantly left the place .
Siao Qi sustained a rather serious injury, so she became very weak . He wanted to ask more about it in detail the next day . But it was not a huge worry for him, as she has the Emerald Sky Pill . She would recover in no time .
Darkness began to descend upon the place as he departed from Snow Lake . He returned to his home .
He was about to start reading a book when he heard knocks on the door . A teenage girl dressed in green was there when he opened the door . "Master Du, Master Shen would like to see you!"
Chu Li followed the girl back to the lake and went to a waterside pavilion in the middle of Snow Lake .
The pavilion had two floors, and it looked identical to the other five pavilions surrounding it . He stood beside the window at the second floor . Everything below him was within his sight .
The girl gracefully led the way, and Chu Li followed her to the main lounge .
The main lounge was laid with a pure white carpet, and it looked elegant . There was a purple patch in the very middle, tempting people to step onto it .
A gorgeous lady sat on the armchair at the very middle of the room . She looked pure and charming, her stunning beauty was enough to drive any man crazy .
Her hand rested under her chin, as she sat there quietly . When she saw Chu Li enter the room, she got up to his feet and started walking outwards . She waved her hand and ordered, "You all may leave now . "
The two girls dressed in green gently retreated backwards .
"Follow me . " She beckoned him with a light gesture of her finger .
Chu Li followed as she exited the pavilion, her fragrant scent wafting into his nostrils .
She gracefully led him to a kiosk in the middle of the lake, and then sat by a stone table . She signaled Chu Li to sit down with her .
Chu Li sat opposite to her . Within such a close distance, Chu Li was mesmerized by her captivating beauty . Her complexion was as fair as jade, and her jet-black iris formed a stark contrast with the white of her eyes, which looked as if they could suck in a person's soul .
A breeze blew over the lake, caressing their faces . It felt very soothing .
She supported her chin with one hand and watched Chu Li intently with her gleaming bright eyes .
After a short while, she gently lifted her head and spoke, "You're Chu Li, right?"
Chu Li nodded slowly .
She was Siao Qi's master, so it would not unsurprising that she knew his ident.i.ty .
"Siao Qi's mother is my sister . " Shen Yanghu said faintly .
Reality dawned on Chu Li .
He did not know that she was in fact, Siao Qi's aunt!
Shen Yanghu sighed, "Siao Qi is in trouble now . "
Chu Li straightened his back, listening attentively .
"She's cultivating the Regal Sword Scripture . " Yara said, "You've heard of it, right?"
Chu Li nodded, "Her mother taught her that . "
"It was a heritage from the past, an original ancient martial arts study . It could help one become an enlightened master . " Shen Yanghu said, "But the Regal Sword Scripture is especially hard to master, it strictly requires a strong apt.i.tude . I've tried before, but I couldn't get through it . Siao Qi's apt.i.tude is most compatible with this sword scripture . If all goes well, it is possible that she could become an enlightened master before she turns thirty!"
Chu Li was shocked . He did not expect the Regal Sword Scripture to be that powerful .
Shen Yanghu continued, "But shame that she's still stuck at innate mastery, so she couldn't advance further . "
Chu Li raised an eyebrow .
Shen Yanghu took a glance at him, "Mentality is the most important aspect for the Regal Sword Scripture . If your emotions are too volatile and you could not put them aside, it wouldn't be suitable for you to cultivate this scripture . If you have feelings for somebody, it would be conflicting against the principles of Regal Sword Scripture, just like how fire and water cannot co-exist . "
"It's because of me?" Chu Li said .
Shen Yanghu nodded slowly .
A mixture of emotions started brewing in Chu Li's heart .
Su Ru grinned . She stole a glance at Chu Li . She was not sure how the Lady would react . The trio travelled through a lake and then through a gallery road 1 . They finally reached a waterside pavilion, which was situated right beside Su Ru 39 s . Su Ru stood at the entrance and said, I shall go and have a look at their food first She ran off after she finished speaking, leaving Chu Li and Siao Qi at the pavilion . From a stone 39 s throw away, deep in the valley, they could vaguely hear laughing noises . The disciples of the Snow Lunar Pavilion were practicing martial arts, and they sounded very enthusiastic . Chu Li 39 s sword fighting exhibition served as an eye opener for them . They had always felt that the sword fighting techniques from other factions were better than theirs . But after the show, they realized that it was not the techniques they learnt which were bad, but rather their own abilities . Chu Li pushed open the window, then found himself a drum stool to sit on . Siao Qi on the other hand, went to the window . The sunlight shone on her pretty face . At that very moment, she looked like a beautiful female sculpture sculpted out of white jade . Her beauty was unrivalled . Chu Li frowned and asked, Are you hurt Just very worried . Siao Qi shook her head and said, I heard from Su Ru, that big brother . . . Chu Li nodded, then quietly watched her face . He sensed that she was getting worse with every minute . Her injuries were not light at all . You didn 39 t pick a fight with someone and got injured, right I was safeguarding my master while she was cultivating in isolation . Where did I even get the chance to start a fight How 39 s your master doing She has the Emerald Sky Pill . It 39 ll be a fast recovery . What about you Going to continue your isolation Yes . Siao Qi swept a quick glance at him . I recognize Song Yu Ning . She 39 s honest, generous, tolerant, and most importantly, kind hearted . She would be a helpful a.s.sistant to my big brother . Shame that she 39 s short tempered . That wouldn 39 t matter . Siao Qi said . Big brother can handle that . Chu Li nodded gently . Master Siao had a lot of strengths and very few weaknesses . His biggest strengths were patience, generosity and transparency when dealing with matters . Hence, he should be able to withstand Song Yu Ning . Another important point was, Song Yu Ning was a smart woman . She knew what to do and what not to do all the time . That was a wisdom that few owned . Not every woman was as brilliant as her . Siao Qi let out a sigh, Chu Li, I 39 m afraid I would be stuck here for at least ten more years . The affairs of the Public House would all depend on you now . That long Chu Li frowned . Siao Qi was a genius . She had a calm and innocent soul, unscarred by the darkness of the world . Logically, understanding the concept of the union of man and heaven was a very easy task, it should not take her ten years no matter how slow her progress . Siao Qi shook her head lightly, The problem is with my heart technique . I 39 m too anxious, so I can 39 t achieve much . . . About my second sister, and my big brother, I leave them under your care now . Of course . Chu Li said . The Public House is like my home . A smiled etched on Siao Qi 39 s face . Chu Li watched her quietly . Siao Qi turned her glance to somewhere else . She looked at the surface of the lake, her gleaming eyes appearing brighter than the crystalline waters . Is there something you didn 39 t tell me Chu Li said . He was tempted to use his Omniscient Mirror . He did not care if Siao Qi could notice and get upset . It was better than leaving him hanging in the dark . Siao Qi raised one hand and covered in front of her eyes, Don 39 t do it Chu Li gave up, feeling speechless . What is it that you didn 39 t tell me Nothing much, really . Siao Qi put down her hand . This time, I would be cultivating in isolation for ten years . For ten years straight Chu Li was shocked . Siao Qi nodded gently . Chu Li asked, You don 39 t want my presence, right Siao Qi rolled her eyes at him, To forge the foundations of my heart, I couldn 39 t afford any distractions . Only then, I could have the hopes of becoming a grandmaster . That 39 s true . Chu Li nodded . But ten years . . . That 39 s way too . . . He shook his head again . Ten years was too long . He felt that he would not be able to hold till the end . The feeling of missing a person would be too excruciating for him to bear . One would feel restless, disoriented and overly anxious . That feeling would haunt him for the rest of his life, which was why he chose to rush over to her place now . If everything goes smoothly, it 39 s possible that I can get out earlier . Siao Qi said . By that time, I don 39 t know what would have happened to the Public House . Can big brother handle it Will second sister be living happily And you . . . She shook her head gently and said, But ten years could be gone in a flash . In a flash . . . Chu Li shook his head and smiled bitterly . Let 39 s stop thinking about these . Tell me more about what happened in the Public House . Siao Qi said . You 39 ve beaten Lu Yu Zhao Lung to her game once again . Judging by her character, she would do anything to hit back at you . You 39 ve got to be careful Chu Li said, I 39 ve always been cautious . I plan to head to the Hu Ren Public House to have a look, and maybe find myself a few insider contacts . You should be setting up a strategy . Siao Qi said . She is very unpredictable . It 39 s better if you are always three steps ahead of her . The two of them continued chatting until Su Ru came back, hands holding a few dishes . Chu Li wished that he could continue staying with Siao Qi at the waterside pavilion so badly . After telling her what happened in the Public House, he talked to her about some current affairs in the martial arts world . They seemed to have a never ending conversation . Only when he noticed that Siao Qi was getting tired that he stopped talking . He then reluctantly left the place . Siao Qi sustained a rather serious injury, so she became very weak . He wanted to ask more about it in detail the next day . But it was not a huge worry for him, as she has the Emerald Sky Pill . She would recover in no time . Darkness began to descend upon the place as he departed from Snow Lake . He returned to his home . He was about to start reading a book when he heard knocks on the door . A teenage girl dressed in green was there when he opened the door . Master Du, Master Shen would like to see you Chu Li followed the girl back to the lake and went to a waterside pavilion in the middle of Snow Lake . The pavilion had two floors, and it looked identical to the other five pavilions surrounding it . He stood beside the window at the second floor . Everything below him was within his sight . The girl gracefully led the way, and Chu Li followed her to the main lounge . The main lounge was laid with a pure white carpet, and it looked elegant . There was a purple patch in the very middle, tempting people to step onto it . A gorgeous lady sat on the armchair at the very middle of the room . She looked pure and charming, her stunning beauty was enough to drive any man crazy . Her hand rested under her chin, as she sat there quietly . When she saw Chu Li enter the room, she got up to his feet and started walking outwards . She waved her hand and ordered, You all may leave now . The two girls dressed in green gently retreated backwards . Follow me . She beckoned him with a light gesture of her finger . Chu Li followed as she exited the pavilion, her fragrant scent wafting into his nostrils . She gracefully led him to a kiosk in the middle of the lake, and then sat by a stone table . She signaled Chu Li to sit down with her . Chu Li sat opposite to her . Within such a close distance, Chu Li was mesmerized by her captivating beauty . Her complexion was as fair as jade, and her jet black iris formed a stark contrast with the white of her eyes, which looked as if they could suck in a person 39 s soul . A breeze blew over the lake, caressing their faces . It felt very soothing . She supported her chin with one hand and watched Chu Li intently with her gleaming bright eyes . After a short while, she gently lifted her head and spoke, You 39 re Chu Li, right Chu Li nodded slowly . She was Siao Qi 39 s master, so it would not unsurprising that she knew his ident.i.ty . Siao Qi 39 s mother is my sister . Shen Yanghu said faintly . Reality dawned on Chu Li . He did not know that she was in fact, Siao Qi 39 s aunt Shen Yanghu sighed, Siao Qi is in trouble now . Chu Li straightened his back, listening attentively . She 39 s cultivating the Regal Sword Scripture . Yara said, You 39 ve heard of it, right Chu Li nodded, Her mother taught her that . It was a heritage from the past, an original ancient martial arts study . It could help one become an enlightened master . Shen Yanghu said, But the Regal Sword Scripture is especially hard to master, it strictly requires a strong apt.i.tude . I 39 ve tried before, but I couldn 39 t get through it . Siao Qi 39 s apt.i.tude is most compatible with this sword scripture . If all goes well, it is possible that she could become an enlightened master before she turns thirty Chu Li was shocked . He did not expect the Regal Sword Scripture to be that powerful . Shen Yanghu continued, But shame that she 39 s still stuck at innate mastery, so she couldn 39 t advance further . Chu Li raised an eyebrow . Shen Yanghu took a glance at him, Mentality is the most important aspect for the Regal Sword Scripture . If your emotions are too volatile and you could not put them aside, it wouldn 39 t be suitable for you to cultivate this scripture . If you have feelings for somebody, it would be conflicting against the principles of Regal Sword Scripture, just like how fire and water cannot co exist . It 39 s because of me Chu Li said . Shen Yanghu nodded slowly . A mixture of emotions started brewing in Chu Li 39 s heart .