Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 311 - 190: Who in the World Doesn’t Know the Nine

Chapter 311: Chapter 190: Who in the World Doesn’t Know the Nine

Seeing them looking at himself, Tongming Master nodded at them but did not speak; instead, he led a few people toward the guest rooms prepared by Jiushan Sect.

Walking some distance away, he turned around and glanced at Seventh Young Master Zhao Jingfan who was eagerly walking towards Zheng Fa, then transmitted his voice to Qingmu Sect’s Sect Leader: "How is this disciple’s potential?"

The Nascent Soul Sect Leader of Qingmu Sect was stunned for a moment, and after thinking it through, he honestly assessed, "Dual Spirit Roots, not particularly good potential, but he has certain talent in the talismanic Dao."

Tongming Master, after hearing this, did not respond, seeming to ponder something.

When they reached the entrance of the guest house, he then said: "Dual Spirit Roots, that’s not bad either. Be more attentive in the future."

"Ah?"

The Sect Leader of Qingmu Sect watched Tongming Master enter the courtyard with wide eyes, frowning as he said to a Nascent Soul by his side:

"Isn’t everyone of our new disciples in Hundred Immortals Alliance Dual Spirit Roots? What’s so good about that?"

The Nascent Soul glanced at him, seemingly thinking him foolish: "He’s well-liked!"

The Sect Leader of Qingmu Sect blinked, recalling Zhao Jingfan and Zheng Fa walking arm in arm, and suddenly realized the implication.

...

Zheng Fa, accompanied by Seventh Young Master Zhao Jingfan and Yan Wushuang, walked on Paradise Island.

None of them had been to Jiushan Realm before, and everything felt fresh at the moment.

Zheng Fa also felt relieved; after arriving in Jiushan Realm, he felt the weight of major and minor matters of Jiushan Sect pressing down on him.

There truly were few days of idle ease.

They strolled through the fields, rice seedlings swaying in the breeze.

The village children seemed to have the day off school as well, running around in the distance, playing hide and seek. Upon seeing the trio of Zheng Fa, they curiously and shyly observed them.

Seventh Young Master Zhao Jingfan seemed to have adjusted well, not only unrestrained by his change in status but also inquiring eagerly about everything on Paradise Island, his arm hooked around his shoulder.

It was rather Yan Wushuang who seemed constantly distracted.

"Earlier, I knew you, Zheng Fa, were like a frog, good at leaping, but I never expected you could leap so high."

Seventh Young Master spoke and suddenly sighed.

"..."

Zheng Fa was somewhat speechless.

No, what’s with this increasingly awkward conversation?

Meanwhile, Yan Wushuang, watching this young lord of the Zhao Family, couldn’t help but smile, seeming to snap out of his reverie, and turned to Zheng Fa to say, "Mr. Zheng, congratulations are in order."

Seeing his still somewhat gloomy face, Zheng Fa couldn’t help but express concern: "Mr. Yan, were you facing some difficulties just now?"

Yan Wushuang gave a bitter smile, "Actually, I can’t quite put it into words..."

"Hmm?"

"Mr. Zheng, not to conceal it from you... my Tianhe Sect is a famous upright sect, one of the Xuanwei Five Sects..."

Yan Wushuang spoke for a long time, seeing that neither Zheng Fa nor his companion seemed to understand, he then added: "But the people under my Tianhe Sect live nowhere as freely as those on Paradise Island..."

"..."

Yan Wushuang turned to Zheng Fa, sharing his observations from the past few days: "These past days, I’ve seen many tragedies... but thinking back to what I’ve seen in Tianhe Sect before, it’s... also very bitter."

Zheng Fa nodded, turning to look at Seventh Young Master.

He was actually very fortunate.

In his childhood, he was nourished by the modern world.

Later, because of the knowledge from the modern world, he was highly valued by the Zhao Family.

But were those days easy?

He always remembered that it wasn’t until he joined Jiushan Sect and cultivated the Five Thunders Dharma Body that he finally gained some weight.

Among ordinary folks, his background was neither high nor low — his father’s early death was naturally a disadvantage, but as a guest of the Zhao Family, he had to admit, it was still a bit better than others.

One could imagine how those truly living a harsh life endured.

Perhaps it was the same for Tianhe Sect.

What surprised Zheng Fa was that Yan Wushuang could have such a strong emotional response just from observing the lives of ordinary people...

The group walked briskly, and soon reached Zheng Fa’s own courtyard.

"Seventh Young Master!"

Zheng Shan in the courtyard was immersed in her homework, her face depicting a great ordeal.

Seeing Seventh Young Master, she threw down her pen and ran over joyfully.

Mrs. Zheng also came out smiling, hastily inquiring about the wife of the Seventh Young Master: "How is madam?"

Seventh Young Master patted Zheng Shan on the head and talked briefly to Mrs. Zheng about Mrs. Zhao’s recent condition.

Zheng Shan was also very excited to see Seventh Young Master, chatting incessantly while pulling his hand.

After a while, Mrs. Zheng ran to the kitchen, seeming to want to prepare something for Seventh Young Master to eat.

Then, Zheng Shan led Seventh Young Master to the desk, whispering while pointing at the homework on the table, her big eyes darting towards Zheng Fa, seemingly seeking help from Seventh Young Master and perhaps also tattling.

Seventh Young Master appeared confident, squatting with Zheng Shan at the desk, focusing on the homework problems.

Soon, two more faces of distress joined them beside the desk...

...

"Mr. Zhao, you have a remarkably good relationship with your family."

Watching this scene of old friends reuniting, Yan Wushuang expressed some envy.

"The bonds formed in humble beginnings are naturally different," Zheng Fa said frankly.

Given his current status and position, it has become challenging to make good friends like Seventh Young Master again.

Yan Wushuang, for instance, has a fine character and has been of great help to him.

But it ultimately doesn’t match the purity of past relationships.

"I plan to return to the Tianhe Sect."

Yan Wushuang suddenly added.

"What about the Unrivaled Society?"

Zheng Fa turned around; he knew that Yan Wushuang had lately been dedicating himself to the Unrivaled Society.

Moreover, the Unrivaled Society is an important channel within the Jiushan Realm.

"There’s no issue; we have always been in contact remotely..." Yan Wushuang seemed to know what Zheng Fa was concerned about and said: "And Old Han will help me."

Zheng Fa nodded; he looked at Yan Wushuang, feeling that there was more he hadn’t said.

"In fact, Old Han wants to help me because he feels the Unrivaled Society can help you."

"Ah?"

Zheng Fa was a bit startled.

Is it... such a deep love?

"He always believes that you are the next Tianhe Ancestor..."

Yan Wushuang’s words helped Zheng Fa understand.

The Sunset Sword Immortal, he was a die-hard fan of the Tianhe Ancestor.

"I actually... have always been a bit resentful," Yan Wushuang said again.

"Resentful?"

Yan Wushuang didn’t look at Zheng Fa but at other courtyards in the village, "You have good aptitude, high comprehension, and are destined for astonishing achievements, which I never doubted."

"But I am the descendant of Tianhe..."

Zheng Fa nodded his head.

It was still the fault of Tianhe Sect’s education.

"But when I see them..." Yan Wushuang pointed at the yard, those children, and suddenly said, "I admit, I don’t think I can match your performance as a Sect Leader."

"Neither can Tianhe Sect."

"Even the Ancestor... probably couldn’t do as well as you."

"You flatter me too much."

Honestly, Zheng Fa never felt he had done much.

"Old Han was right; you might be the solution for this calamity...."

Yan Wushuang shook his head, unconcerned with what Zheng Fa said.

"Uh..."

"Jiushan Realm is after all secluded; returning to Tianhe Sect, I can gather more information about the Xuanwei Realm for you..."

Zheng Fa looked up at the solemn-faced Yan Wushuang.

No, you, the son of the Tianhe Sect Leader, a top-tier Second Generation of Immortals.

Why did you decide to become a self-starter?

At that moment, a skinny old man’s figure appeared in the distance, watching the back of Yan Wushuang, seemingly stroking his beard and smiling.

...Is Old Han that good at brainwashing?