Chapter 389: Shi Xuan – Master, I Want to Do Something Big
"We obey Master's command."
After answering in unison, everyone turned their gaze toward the messenger hawk.
Shi Xuan stepped forward, grasped the hawk, and murmured, "This is the Shi clan's messenger hawk. Could it be that something has happened at home?"
He muttered softly, then removed the letter tied to its leg and opened it.
"I nearly forgot about this matter."
Beside him, Xu Caichen asked, "Junior Brother Shi, has something happened to your family?"
Shi Xuan said slowly, "To be honest, Master, senior brothers, senior sisters, before coming to Wendao Academy, I told my clan that if I gained nothing within three years, I would return to cultivate at home."
Everyone revealed knowing smiles at this.
Even Chu Feng teased, "Xiao Xuan, you're about to abandon cultivation and return home to inherit the family estate, are you?"
"Envious," someone joked, and laughter rippled through the hall.
Shi Xuan replied respectfully, "Master, at that time I was uncertain if I could enter your tutelage, so I left such an agreement with my family. Moreover, in half a year, one of my several fiancées has a scheduled betrothal banquet. Therefore, I must return."
Chu Feng chuckled. "It seems the wheel of fate has begun to turn. Since you are my disciple, your betrothal is naturally something your master must attend."
Shi Xuan's heart surged with joy. What could be more satisfying than his master attending his betrothal?
Yet he recalled his prior investigation—that his fiancée had already betrayed him. This marriage might be better broken.
"Master, I would rather not return. I will send word to cancel the banquet."
Chu Feng smiled. "Why cancel? Is this not the perfect chance to hunt Children of Fate? Your senior brother is on his way back. Once he arrives, we will make a trip to Beiyuan."
The disciples all lit up with excitement.
Ye Beixuan clapped Shi Xuan's shoulder. "Junior Brother, this time we'll all benefit, getting to meet the famed Children of Fate."
Xu Caichen teased, "Senior Brother Ye, your words make it sound as if you're not one yourself."
Ye Beixuan grinned. "I am indeed a Child of Fate. But I've yet to cross blades with another. I'd like to see how heavy their fortune truly is, so we can all enjoy ourselves."
Hearing their chatter, Shi Xuan felt a mix of emotions. He cupped his fists to Chu Feng. "Many thanks for Master's support."
Chu Feng said, "No need for thanks. It is my duty. For now, prepare tonight's banquet. As always, we shall celebrate your breakthrough to the True Fate Realm."
"Yes."
Everyone dispersed to set up the feast.
That night, Chu Feng did not invite Wendao Academy's peers, only sharing a few cups of wine with his disciples and apprentices.
After several rounds, Shi Xuan suddenly rose, bowed deeply, and declared, "Master, this disciple wishes to make something grand of this betrothal banquet. I intend to eliminate most of the Children of Fate who bear grudges against me."
"Oh?"
Chu Feng's interest was piqued. "Explain in detail."
Shi Xuan said gravely, "I plan to announce an engagement with all the women tied to me by marriage contracts at once, and see if those fellows will reveal themselves."
Chu Feng's lips curved into a faint smile. "A fine plan. There is no such thing as guarding against every thief forever. Since you've made your decision, then proceed boldly. No matter what happens, I will cover you."
"Thank you, Master."
Shi Xuan's eyes flashed with a ruthless light.
Qin Qin and the others were thrilled, eager to stretch their limbs after too long confined to the mountain.
The newly initiated disciples, however, silently mourned the so-called Children of Fate.
To provoke the Miscellaneous Dao Institute was to kick a steel plate.
Qin Yun rose and bowed. "Master, may we younger disciples also join in the commotion?"
"Of course you may. Otherwise, if this Miaomiao Mountain were empty, who would guide your cultivation?"
Chu Feng spoke with a smile.
The younger disciples' eyes lit up with excitement. They too would finally have a chance to go down the mountain and enjoy themselves.
…
One month later.
Miaomiao Mountain was unusually lively. First, Cao Youqian descended from the sky riding his ferocious tiger. Soon after, Chen Qianqian and Bai Qian, the two young girls, arrived astride a magnificent peacock, landing gracefully within the mountain grounds.
The return of experts one after another left the younger disciples of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute restless, eager to witness the bearing of their senior uncles.
That day's instructor was Qin Qin. Seeing the disciples distracted, she declared, "Since none of you wish to cultivate today, we will end the lesson here."
"Thank you, Teacher Qin."
She nodded slightly, then soared into the sky toward the First Seat's residence, the younger disciples hurrying after her.
Before long, the entire residence was crowded with people, all listening as Chen Qianqian and Bai Qian recounted their recent experiences outside.
Upon hearing that the two girls had absorbed the demonic and monstrous essence from the heart of a Saint Realm dragon demon, Chu Feng raised his thumb in praise.
"You two did well. At such a young age, you've accomplished what even your senior brothers and sisters would not dare."
Chen Qianqian smiled lightly. "Master, don't praise us yet. Better to see the gifts we brought back for everyone."
Bai Qian nodded in agreement. They had returned with the sole purpose of delivering gifts.
"Good, my Qianqian and Qian girl have grown up, already knowing to bring gifts home for everyone."
Chu Feng, looking like a gratified father, patted their heads gently.
The two then retrieved piles of treasures from their storage rings, presenting them first to Chu Feng and Bing Yan, and afterward giving one to everyone present.
Chen Zun and the newly initiated disciples stared blankly at the treasures in their hands.
Could such treasures truly belong to cultivators at the Dao Foundation stage?
Chen Zun stepped forward nervously. "Miss Chen, these gifts are far too precious. This disciple dares not accept them."
Chen Qianqian looked at his unfamiliar face and smiled. "Since I have given them, how can I take them back? This is the rule of our Miscellaneous Dao Institute. If you refuse, then you belittle me."
The disciples were stunned. Was gift-giving done in such a way?
They glanced toward their teachers, who nodded. At once they bowed. "Thank you, senior sisters."
Everyone then sighed inwardly. Was this the difference between the Miscellaneous Dao Institute and the other academies?
No wonder there was no inner strife here—only cultivation and unity.
Perhaps one day, when they grew strong, they too would bring gifts back for their teachers and master.
As they rejoiced and shared tales of training, several figures descended from the horizon, alighting just outside the courtyard.
Faces lit with joy, disciples cried out together.
"Senior Brother, you're back!"
The newcomers were Xiao Chen, Liu Yue'er, and Ximen Ye.
Xiao Chen inclined his head, then saluted Chu Feng. "Disciple greets Master. This time my training did not disappoint you. I have successfully broken through to the Nirvana Realm."
Chu Feng smiled. "Well done. Since you've returned, I can also inform the dean of your awakening to the Breaking Sky Sword Body."
At this, Cao Youqian blurted out instinctively, "Senior Brother awakened an Immortal Body?"
The words fell, and the hall fell silent.
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