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v3c46: Marching to the Hills P1
🕑 Added 2022-10-28 08:18:47 +0000 UTCShen Yu stood on the bow of the great ship, the Shenfeng, as it cut through the sky. The wind was in his hair and blowing through his beard. The birds and beasts of the sky without Qi approached the construct curiously; those with any sense fled from the overwhelming power the artifice produced. Behind him, the deck was a hive of activity, and the fairies of Soaring Heaven’s Isle maintained their ship and as Brother Ge traded pointers with the new recruits of the Cloudy Sword Sect.
Shen Yu ignored all of it. His gaze was fixed on the steadily approaching Cloudy Mountain.
It had been… Three hundred years since he had been back upon the mountain, striding the halls of the Sect. As he looked at the distant peak, shrouded by clouds, he felt conflicted. The Cloudy Sword Sect was where he began. It was his nest, before he could spread his wings and fly. It was his rock, for though he may have left the Cloudy Sword Sect, their rules and regulations too rigid for his taste, he still held to the Ideals of the Honoured Founders, if not the letter of their law. He lit a candle every year for his fallen brothers; he drank in remembrance to the Masters who had seen his talent.
He had trusted the sect utterly.
More than any cultivator should trust something besides themselves if he was truthful with himself. He had thought nothing of leaving something precious in their care, for his old sect was righteous and took their oaths seriously.
Of course, Little Rou would be safe there. Put in the same nest that had nurtured Shen Yu, he too would spread his wings and fly in time, while Shen Yu took care of an obligation that could not be ignored.
He had been with little Rou for ten years; for most cultivators it would be the blink of an eye, but to him, it had been enough. He couldn’t help but care for the boy. Rou was more a proper descendant than his last spawn. He knew hardship from a young age, and was unspoiled. He knew how to work hard, he knew how to suffer to achieve his goals. He was upright and righteous without letting it get in the way of what needed to be done. He reminded Shen Yu so much of himself that it hurt.
He was everything Bu hadn’t been. Or he was what Bu could have been… if Shen Yu hadn’t had a hand in ruining the boy. He had doted on him too much. Helped too much. And in the end, it was all for nothing. His little Bu, his son, had become a monster.
Jin Rou. With him, he finally had a chance to fix the mistakes of the past. He had a chance to wipe the stain of dishonour, to leave a legacy.
Then, through negligence and rot, they had broken that precious boy.
They had nearly broken Rou. Nearly killed him.
The little shit who replaced wine with horse piss, just like Shen Yu had done to Brother Ge and his old Sectmates. The boy, who took in all of Shen Yu’s teachings and was on the cusp of becoming his own man.
To have such potential, such drive smothered in the nest was always a tragedy.
To have it happen to Little Rou made his blood boil and his organs clench. It made him want to vomit blood and erase the mountain that he stared at. It was a hard thing to love something so greatly. The nest and his boy.
Two things eased his anger.First, the bond between himself and Brother Ge which was strong. His brother had accepted responsibility for the mistake immediately, and the thought of fighting him to the death was unacceptable. He didn’t know if his spirit could recover from such a battle. But even that might not have been enough if Rou wasn’t still alive, and well enough to still be his little bastard.
The little worm who had harmed him, however? That creature‘s life was forfeit. Or better yet, Rou could decide what to do with him. Yes, yes, that seemed like the best option. What sort of grandfather would he be, to take away his grandson’s vengeance?
Shen Yu took a deep breath as his hands clenched and he tried to calm himself, banishing the anger and betrayal.
Someone had obviously sensed his distress, however. A hand trailed along Shen Yu’s shoulders as Minyan floated behind him. The Second Lady of the Soaring Heaven’s Isle Sect was once more clad in pristine robes and her veil. Such a shame, her beauty was always a sight to behold. Icy blue eyes regarded him as she trailed a finger along his back. She was recovering well from the battle, but one arm was still covered in seals and bandages.
Her presence dispelled his mood fully as her Qi brushed along his.
It was the other reason, besides his still healing body, he was upon the great ship. One simply did not spurn the company of Tianzhe Minyan, be they man or woman. She was still, as ever, a tiger. She had clawed him quite thoroughly, but Shen Yu was quite adept at making this particular tigress purr.
And then they were both very rested indeed.
“Sunlight shines on The Raging Gorge, in a prismatic haze. From afar, like a veil, do the waterfalls hang.” Minyan’s musical voice recited the ancient poem.
“Water cascading three thousand feet from the sky. Is the Celestial River falling from heaven on high?” Shen Yu completed, and Minyan smiled beneath her veil. He had spent ages memorizing all the poems in his youth just to impress her; but in the end, despite their dalliances, they always did end up going their separate ways.
“The aging of your body has done wonders for your voice.” She sniped.
“Indeed. The timbre has improved; while your singing voice is as sweet as ever.” He said before waggling his eyebrows at her.
“Hmph. You’re a bastard, Shen Yu.” Minyan huffed, before turning her eyes to the land below them. “It has been nigh on four hundred since the Shenfeng saw these skies.” She mused, “and nearly the same length since I have set foot within the Cloudy Sword Sect.”
“Indeed, it has been a while since our sect has been able to offer you hospitality, Divine Falcon of the East.” Brother Ge’s voice came in next as he approached them both at the bow of the ship. “In return for the generosity you have shown us, we shall hold nothing back.”
“See that you don’t, Black Cloud.” Minyan said before turning slightly to look upon the eight men and six women wearing the robes of Cloudy Sword Sect Initiates, being transported to the mountain instead of having to walk. “Though I must confess you recruited far more than I thought you would.”
Brother Ge looked back at the new recruits, mostly soldiers taken from the survivors of the mortal army who had shown aptitude or from the Imperial City itself.
They had been receiving Ge personal instruction, and Shen Yu had even seen some of the Soaring Heavens Isle girls listening in on Brother Ge’s lectures. His brother had spent many an hour lecturing Shen Yu when they had first become friends; he could recite what they were learning from him by heart.
“They all have potential. I would be remiss not to recognise them.” Ge stated simply.
Minyan turned her eyes to one of the female disciples in particular, her intent focusing on the meditating student. Then, she clicked her tongue in annoyance, as she beheld the potential within her.
“Take care, lest I poach that one from you.”
“You are welcome, as always, to try. Mastering temptation is a vital art.” Xiao Ge responded mildly.
The two elders snorted at each other. They were, in the end, rivals. As all cultivators were.
As all cultivators had to be.
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“We greet the returning Heroes, and our Honoured Guests!” the ranks of the Cloudy Sword Sect Disciples boomed as one. Shen Yu paid them barely any attention as he entered his old sect. He remembered having to gather like this. He also remembered hating it. It was tedious and boring, time better spent studying than greeting people that barely cared about them.
Yet he couldn’t help but stand slightly straighter, as he felt their Qi and intent. Their Qi felt solid and immutable as law; yet like the clouds above, ready to unfurl and cover the land in shadow.
Thus he was welcomed back into his old sect.
Stepping foot onto the ancient grounds of the Cloudy Sword Sect was like stepping into the past.
The massive gates, decorated with the images of the first wars, where men fought demons. The stone buildings and the green roof tiles.
It was a stark kind of beauty. There was an almost otherworldly quality, for no mortal could have ever built this. One he still appreciated. This was a place disconnected from the dirt and grime of the mortal world below. It was truly the abode of cultivators, intended solely for cultivation.
He paid little mind to Brother Ge and Minyan’s verbal sparring as she fished for information about some manner of disturbance in the sect. There would undoubtedly be a few pretty fairies fishing doing the same this night; and many young men suddenly accosted by their greatest weakness. He doubted it would lead to any real conflict, they were too polite for that.
The feast was later delicious. Shen Yu listened as the young ones told tales of their ferocious battles against the demons. It was amusing, their antics, the fairies and the Cloudy Sword both trying to impress each other.
The ceremony for the fallen was a bit more bitter. Shen Yu partook, his body and mouth flowing through the actions and words that had been repeated far, far too many times. He lowered his head for those so beneath him, like Master Cao Ci, who had eclipsed Shen Yu utterly back then, had bowed his head.
He paid his respects to his old sect.
And then… and then he wandered.
He appreciated the fact that no one followed him.
He traveled first to the balcony that he had spent many a night, staring up at the stars. One of the support beams had been repaired recently, but on the bottom of the cliff side, where none could see, he could still see the place where he had carved his name.
He walked through the gardens where the Lowly Spiritual Herbs or as they were more commonly known, Seven Fragrance Jewel, were grown. He had been amused to know that such precious plants were given such a humble name by the Cloudy Sword Sect.
To the Outer Sect dormitories, clean and regimented where he remembered the food being the best he had ever tasted, way back then. He had spent many a night in one just like this, studying and reading the works of the Founders and trying to improve himself.
He meandered to the sparring ring, where he had gained his first true friend in this world when Ge had offered his hand after knocking Shen Yu down.
Next was the library. To a certain spot where he told Rou he could study freely, and even hide his notes. To his surprise, when he looked he found there were notes. His heart seized as he recognized Rou’s hand—detailing a technique that would surpass what the Cloudy Sword Sect had for growing Spiritual Herbs. Shen Yu couldn’t help the grin that stole across his face at that, nor the pride in his chest. He carefully took the notes, in case Rou wanted them later.
His steps were lighter after the library, as he continued his journey. He found his steps taking him to the secluded place in the back of the sect where he and Ge had taken to drinking, and then roped Ran into joining their conspiracy when he had found them.
He went up a level, to the Inner Sect, and to the dedicated medical facilities. Where he and Ge had spent many a night recovering, after fierce battles with the Demonic Sects.
The pavilion, where he had been recognised by Master Cao Ci. The old Master had praised his efforts, and allowed him to go higher than he had ever imagined.
It became a blur, after that, as he roamed. The tournament grounds, with its cheering crowds. The Wall of Martyrs, and the names. The garden, and its sweet fragrance, where Ran, Ge, and himself had sworn brotherhood to each other.
A hundred thousand good memories. Memories of an urchin rising up to challenge the heavens.
All of them, now tinged with a slight bitterness that Rou did not get to see the true beauty of the Cloudy Sword Sect.
Shen Yu stopped before the enormous gate; down to which the steps to Crimson Crucible City went.
There was a certain finality to this last place. The doors where he himself had exited, and gone forth into the world.
Shen Yu simply stood there, his breathing calm and steady, and wondered what his life would have been like, if instead of his open hand, Ge had offered his fist.
It did not paint a picture Shen Yu liked.
He grimaced. Hopefully, hopefully, things were still salvageable with Rou. Hopefully, he hadn’t been broken before he could become strong enough to truly be free.
He felt the presence of Brother Ge approach. The man projected his movements. If Shen Yu wished to be unbothered for a while longer, Ge would leave.
Instead, Shen Yu allowed him to approach.
“Shall I take you to the culprit so that you may render your judgment?” Ge asked quietly.
“His Fate is for Rou to decide. No, take me to your man, the one who found him. I shall reward him for his efforts.” Shen Yu said. If only because he wouldn’t be able to stop himself from killing the rat who had dared to derail a better life for Rou.
Brother Ge nodded. “Very well. Our Lu Ri is a good egg. You shall not find him wanting.”
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Lu Ri, disciple of the Cloudy Sword Sect, sat at a table under the moonlight and once more thanked his kindly Senior Sister for putting him through hell. Yeo Na had even returned to the mountain, with Elder Ge’s retinue, so he could serve her some tea and get her an appropriate gift.
Because he was sitting across the table from an intent that was every bit the equal—no, it was stronger than Elder Ge’s aura.
Lu Ri kept his composure as Shen Yu stared at him.
Shen Yu, The Unconquered Blade.
One of the strongest Experts in the Empire. His name was little known amongst the mortals, for he both cared little for their adulations and time had turned the tales of his climb to the heavens into myth and legend. The mortals knew him only as some wandering, legendary hero who appeared and changed the tide of history with every breath and swing of his sword. Demonic Sects shattered. Rebellions crushed. Legendary treasures unearthed, and terrible Spirit Beasts felled.
To those who reached for the heavens of the Younger Generation, it was often a shock to learn that Shen Yu, the man who they grew up reading stories about, was real, so astounding were his deeds.
And that was who Jin Rou’s benefactor was. No wonder Elder Ge had spat blood. They had harmed the tiger’s cub and were armed with but their fists and a prayer against the beast's fury.
Lu Ri waited as calmly as he could as Sword Intent surrounded him, ready to end his life.
Lu Ri reached out, picked up his tea, and sipped it.
Shen Yu, his eyes burning, suddenly softened at the action, and the man burst out laughing.
“You’re right, Brother Ge! This one is good! You have my praise, Senior Disciple Lu Ri. Your composure impresses this old man!”
Lu Ri, his heart pounding, bowed his head at the praise. “Thank you for your kind words, Honoured Expert. How may this Lu Ri aid you?”
“You’re the one who found my boy, correct? Tell me how you did it.” Shen Yu demanded.
“It is a long and at times tedious story. Would you like the abbreviated version?”
Shen Yu seemed amused. “Tell your tale in full, Disciple. Leave nothing out.”
And thus, Lu Ri told his tale of trekking for six months through a starved Qi desert, and the actions that he undertook in order to find Jin Rou.
The Expert listened to Lu Ri intently, his face impassive, as Lu Ri did as he was bid. He told his tale to the impassive man, though at times his eyes twinkled with amusement, which was a good sign.
Until finally he asked a question. “Did you feel his cultivation?”
“His cultivation was not something this disciple could comprehend. It was powerful, but subtle.” Lu Ri responded immediately.
That, at least, drew a pleased smile, as the man suddenly seemed utterly relaxed.
“I see.” Shen Yu stated, “And then?”
“Then, I left, and did not push, as instructed. This pleased Jin Rou, so he offered me a way to contact him and said he would offer me his hospitality should I need it.”
Shen Yu mulled over Lu Ri’s words… and then nodded again.
“You have done well, Disciple Lu Ri.” He glanced at Elder Ge, who had been smoking his pipe. The Elder Nodded. “Now, I shall allow you to guide me to my grandson.”
Lu Ri paused at the declaration.
Well… it appeared that he would be heading back to the Azure Hills quicker than he anticipated.
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And Thus Lu Ri gets stolen by gramps.
Editors: Massgamer, Oshi, Brandon “Philosophysics” Zhang-Leong
Comments
Nick Marini
“He had been amused to know that such precious plants were given such a humble name by the Cloudy Sword Sect.” -maybe slightly edit this for the full release? As we later find out Shen Yu is the one who named them that. Just a single word really, “kept” or “retained” instead of “were given” would work.
HawkwardEgal
Lu Ri seems like a good guy. Hope he leaves with more maple syrup and some mead for his efforts.
John Brady Anderson
Acting as a guide for a more powerful cultivator often means the more powerful one will give lessons to you when you stop to camp. May not be the same in this story, but I have seen it before In Xianxia stories.
H
Jin Rou has always been the two combined, the only time they are not was in their dreams
H
I can’t wait for him to be introduced to his grandsons chicken 😂
CrazyExplorer
Nope, it is another disciple. There is an informational in SB “The fate of the CSS disciples” in which Casualfarmer confirms that another disciple was killed. This is where the information about Elder Chen giving money to the murdered disciple’s family comes from. (Apologies for not including it earlier).
TwoRavens
No blood or oil in his qi, either.
BlueMage_VT
Xiulan mentioned her swordsmanship improving after a single night studying Shen Yu's scroll to Jin, I can't wait for her to meet the man in the flesh, and maybe realize who he is!
Cindermoth
Tbf, he gets to escort Shen Yu. It's probably a fair assumption this normally means he'd learn something from him, or gain some other boon. Which could be invaluable.
Skydda Dragontooth
You may want to reread that chapter as there is no mention of that, only “Some even tell me that a Disciple was killed.” which to me seems more like him exaggerating Jin’s injuries
Baines
eh it's real and universal good workers are not easy to find the saying goes... "the reward for a job well done, is more work"
BlueMage_VT
Cultivators do seem to have very strange ideas about what a reward means lol
SuperiorFreak
Idk if I feel bad for Lu Ri or not. Lmao poor guy
Imspinnennetz
Tomorrow
Mike B.
Ayo this shit truly slaps, this some grade SSS plot progression let's go
C
More, please.
Teh One & TrueTabi
Shen Yu companion get
Teo
LU RI LU RI LU RI
Anonymous
I am looking forward to the Lord Magistrate figuring out who exactly Jin’s grandfather is. Because you know Jin isn’t going to introduce him as a legend. Also looking forward to Lu Ri’s reaction to the way Jin interacts with his grandfather. Reverence? None to be found here! I also hope Shen Yu knows Washi’s turtle mentor and can go visit. I feel bad for poor lonely turtle all trapped in his own little plane by himself.
Elijah Overland
It’s been pretty explicit that OG Rou and new Rou have almost totally fused. He is that same Rou, just more also.
Notcreepycreeper
I'm interested to see how Shen reacts to learning that his actual grandson basically died, and his soul is now a mostly dormant passenger. Everyone else who knows this truth only ever knew and loved new Jin. so it was easy for them to live with it. Gramps however is the ONE person who loves OG Rou. He's also, as one of the most powerful in the empre, one of the only people who could concievably do something about it, and 'save' OG Rou. Sure he may come to like the new Jin, Meimei and kid, but will that stand up to even a small chance of being able to save his actual grandson? Will Jin have to fight Shen? would he be willing to fight Shen, when he still has some guilt over the whole situation? Also on the guilt, if Shen can't tell, does Jin pretend to be the prodigal grandson, or does he admit the truth - knowing gramps could probably off him with one hand. I'll be honest, itd be disappointing if he either doesn't find out, or just accepts this situation without conflict.
Green0Photon
I am very happy to finally progress in plot once more! This arc has been quite the long time coming!
Notcreepycreeper
ooor he realizes its not actually his grandson and does a lil murder before the situation can be clarified..
Thomas Schnetter
More more more! lol thank you
Gear-2557
I can't wait for Shen Yu to be introduced to his "grandson" and turn into a blubbering wreck.
GameJunkie999
That'll be what earns Meimei Shen Yu's favor
Victor Segura
Great chapter, love how you construct the worldbuilding so slowly and through the view of the characters than infodump. One thing in here "who had eclipsed Shen Yu utterly back then, had bowed his head." wouldn't it be better if it was "who had utterly eclipsed Shen Yu", because it kind of break the flow of the reading when you need to reconnect the adjective after the name.
Akki
I'm hoping he finds Fa Ram ridiculously amusing and novel. Plus that he'd teach everyone at Fa Ram so everyone's combat skills gets levelled up for the upcoming demonic stuff.
Akki
It feels like the scale of the story is really ramping up now. Up until now it was more or less contained to the Azure Hills. However, now that others know about Jin and that the history of Tianlan was revealed to Fa Ram it looks like situations everyone will be facing from now on will be far grander and serious, like world-changing serious.
BargleNawdleZouss
Gramps will encourage Lu Ri's post office efforts, if only so that it is easier for him to send and receive messages more frequently from Jin!
CUI13
I am hoping that Shen Yu does not attempt to harm the animals, or steal the baby.
William Matysik
I will hope I get to wake up on Saturday or Sunday to another chapter. I feel like this little arc is going to be so satisfying. Thank you!
Tzeneth
Forget Lu Ri, think of the heart attack our dear recent mentor for Jin and chronic worrier is going to feel when he sees the Legend, Shen Yu come visit him or Jin brings him in?
Michael Fannon
So, one of the world's best demon killers is heading to the area where demons are trying to build up while remaining hidden. That's going to be fun
Even_Odds
I'm excited to see what She Yu thinks of the farm, and how he's now a great grandfather.
Teh One & TrueTabi
Ooooooooooh man, it’s happening! Shen Yu’s reaction to all the things! Don’t forget the potential parallels to his grandson and Bu!
BlueMage_VT
Last chapter left me with tears on my cheeks, this one has me giggling with anticipation! I enjoy Lu Ri as a character, I wonder if a month with Shen Yu will have an impact on his personality lol
CrazyExplorer
False, no one knows that Jin was killed. In v2 c24: Righteousness. it is revealed that another completely different disciple was also killed by the guy. And Elder Chen, the guy's father, had to pay a lot of money to the family of the disciple that was killed by his son, as well as kowtow before them. Which I guess is some form of justice. But I still do not think the family will be happy if they find out the guy is spared. But "shrug" social ladder, what Shen Yu and Jin want overrules everything.
Silberkinn
And the dude is the son of an elder, so he did it thinking he would not get reprimanded for it...
yannick schwende
Poor Lu Ri 😂😅
yannick schwende
What greater honor could there be, other than more work?
Dwayne Parker
Jin was the disciple that was killed.
Bille
This is a great start. We'll have some obvious initial misunderstandings. More Lu Ri will be interesting. And given the tutoring that Jin has been receiving, Lu Ri might be able to help out here as well. Let's see....Gramps being somewhat enamored with Xiulan. Training all the disciples of course is a given, after he instills "discipline". Tigu will take directly to gramps. Finding out Jin is and isn't Jin but is Jin. But .... knowing that there's different realms, and there's a flying ship that navigate them...Wow. So much to unpack and to start on a journey.
StarBat
Jin better have a hell of a feast to show his grandpa. And a rocking chair. He's a great grand pappy now.
BelligerentGnu
Well, what else is a grandparent's job if not to have fun with their grandchildren in ways that make the parent's life difficult?
V01D
Farming notes? Looks like Rou was already on the path of Farming
V01D
Doubtful. For one, I doubt any Demon would be so peacefully content
Qrystof
The disciple he's been waiting for is the child, one who can practice both the earthly cultivation and the immortal cultivation as well!
Christie Shaub
As long as gramps doesn't do anything stupid to quickly to see the fruits of Jins labors, I figure the mead will win him over if nothing else does.
V01D
And when he finds out the letter he carried was LITERALLY full of shit
Justin
Hahaha either that or Shen Yu's going to stop by and give his thanks to the Lord Magistrate for taking care of Jin and then he will freak out from this hero being in his province!
Georgius De Saltu
I wonder if the 'fairies' will uncover enough info for Tianzhe to get an idea of what's going on and tag along with gramps to make sure there isn't another Shen Bu in the making.
Enochi
Hmm. Its possible but I kinda doubt it. He is learned enough that he can probably identify the Path of Shenlong if he sees it. So if things go badly I could see a couple of ways it could go. 1. Decides that Jin is a no good and needs to start from the beginning. Takes Jin's son to try and prepare from the ground up so to speak. Not sure Jin would be able to stop him and this would have probably the biggest repercussions. 2. Tries to get Jin to complete the ritual and take Tianlan's power. Jin will buck this probably causing a rift between them but Shen Yu can certainly play the long game here. He has years and years to convince Jin. He also could try to FORCE Jin to do it but think that would be unlikely. 3. I could see him pushing Xiulan and Jin together in hopes of another kid. Xiulan's bloodline is pretty incredible and she (and her father) would be more likely to go along with it then Meiling. 4. Most likely of the 'bad' options. He accepts Jin choice and wants to train his children and Jin says it will be their decision. Thus he regularly shows up to be the 'fun' grampa to tempt them into the life of a 'true' cultivator and is a somewhat of a bad influence on the kids.
NeWorlDark
Or when Meiling inevitably pranks Shen Yu
Overclocked
He's going to think Jin is a demon.
Chris Warner
Thanks wordsmith! I look foward to seeing gramps meeting his new family.
GameJunkie999
How much blood is Lu RI gonna spit when Jin call the Powerful Hero of Legend,Shen Yu Gramps? Better yet how much is he gonna spit when Jin calls Shen Yu an Old Bastard
CrimsonEclipse
Oh man, I can't wait for Shen Yu to meet his daughter in law, grandson, and his son's entire extended family.
Paul S.
I am greatly anticipating the next few chapters. Work hard, dear author!
Daniel Gesualdi
And the immortal mailman becomes the important tour guide... The cycle shall continue!
CrazyExplorer
The fact that they are letting Jin’s judgement have more weigh than the family of the disciple that was killed seems a little unfair to me, but I guess it makes sense in medieval China. That family are probably just some commoners while Jin and his grandfather are considered more important in the social ladder. Harming or insulting an important person is more serious than killing a commoner, I guess.
ericksond
I’m excited again
Archyonx
Could his mother's son be fairy Minyan? Would that, by extansion, make her Jin's granny?
Quintuscus
I am utterly in love with your writing. It has inspired, moved and changed me. My gratitude is endless and I hope you are well, dearest author of tales so legendary.
TygaBeast
Probably a shrug and a "I don't care, let him go." He's really set on letting go of the past and the hate and vengeance and all the other normal cultivator stuff.
Mmaze
I can just imagine the Magistrate visiting Jin while Shen Yu's there, like "Oh here's my grandpa, Shen Yu, he's apparently sort of a big deal ?" and his stomach does a full backflip.
Lane J. LaVanaway
I thinking about how Jim will handle his attacker (?murder?). He eithe gona make him a farm hand and get stronger, or want nothing to do with him and ignor him beacue he can only make him better (as a person and a cultivator)
Cynsye
Poor Meimei, her nose is going to set on fire when he arrives!
Lazy Lemon
Can't wait
carebear90
If this was any other novel, I'd be worried too. I don't think it will be too sinister though. But yes. In a normal cultivation novel, I'd be very worried for the spirit beasts for example. I could see him just waltzing in at Fa Ram and jumping to conclusions. In this novel, though? I've learned to be optimistic. ^^
NoAriGuy
Man i cant wait for Jin to finally meet with gramps again, gonna be so good
Nick
Tftc
paul Emmer
Just when you thought the master writer had lost his way; not one but two exquisitely written chapters what a delightful uplift i can't wait to read more
SilasDrekken
The only part of his visit that I’m worried about him doing anything crazy is if he figures out or is told that there’s 2 souls in Jin. He might view that as an evil spirit or demonic possession and have a knee jerk reaction.
Demian Buckle
Thank you for the Chapter.
BlissForgotten
Shen is NOT ready to be a great grandpa. But I also think the world is ready for the world's greatest great grandpa that he's going to be.
Nemo
Firstly, what an amazing chapter. Secondly, I think it's important that the Cloudy Sword Sect has their version of a wall of mourning. It is yet another sign that they have sensible roots and all corruption can be cut out without destroying it. Just made me smile :)
Harley Shockley
I don’t know, his monologues this chapter show a little insanity is in him. I’m pretty sure, what with the lonely lifestyle cultivators have, everything is getting to him, especially since he said cultivators can only have rivals.
SilasDrekken
I doubt he’d do anything that extreme. I’m sure he can comprehend doing that would just make another shen bu.
SilasDrekken
I do hope gramps has an actual reward for Lu Ri, and not just more work and service. My boy just wants to setup and run his post offices in peace.
Harley Shockley
People are excited by Gramps coming to Jin’s Farm. Even though it is actually ominous from the start that he intends to do something if Jin has given up cultivating, like killing his family, more than likely. That would be an asshole thing to do.
carebear90
I wonder how the plum blossoms will react when their grandmaster returns so soon. ^^
Anton Selling
I need the next chapter !!!!!!
Kat
Hopefully Lu Ri can get some personal instruction on the way as a reward…
BargleNawdleZouss
I'm curious if Lu Ri told Shen Yu about Jin's Spirit Animal friends...and about the maple syrup!
Kyle Donmoyer
Just when Lu Ri thought he was out, they pull him right back in
stratum
Can't wait to see how this plays out. Shen Yu is going to be agog, I suspect.
Rory
"As a reward for your services, you may now serve me"
Justin
Thanks! This is a great chapter and setup. Looking forward to the next few chapters!
LenoraeKB
Lu Ri is ever rewarded with more work
Nick Stanley
Tftc!
