Crazy-Gossiping-c8

Chapter 8

Wu Chichun furrowed his brows slightly and sent a voice transmission, “What old secrets are being dug up? What do you mean?”

His fellow disciple gave him a knowing look and replied, “Still hiding things from me, my good brother? Isn’t it about you and that female cultivator from He Huan Sect?”

Wu Chichun froze for a moment, and his expression changed slightly.

“You…”

This matter was supposed to be a secret. How could his fellow disciple know about it?

Perhaps he was overthinking. Maybe his fellow disciple wasn’t referring to the matter he thought?

Clearly, this wasn’t the right time to discuss it. Wu Chichun suppressed his thoughts.

He had been away from the sect for a hundred years, and during that time, there had been many matters piling up at Qi Peak. Though his direct disciples helped manage things, some matters could only be addressed by him as the peak master.

But before returning to Qi Peak, he had accompanied the sect leader to the main peak.

It was a necessary procedure.

After all these years, where he had been and what he had done needed to be explained to the sect leader and fellow disciples.

Wu Chichun had already prepared his words before coming back, but this time, the sect leader didn’t even ask and simply waved his hand, saying, “Everything has been fine in the sect these past hundred years. You should hurry back to Qi Peak. Your disciples are eager to see you.”

Wu Chichun was slightly stunned, then cupped his fists and said, “Sect Leader, this… is against the rules.”

“It’s fine, just go back,” the sect leader said, turning his head away as if unwilling to look at him. Such a fine peak master, who had been abducted by a female cultivator from He Huan Sect for a hundred years. Originally, the sect leader had thought Wu Chichun had obtained some great fortune, but who could have imagined it was like this…

The sect leader couldn’t bear to look at Wu Chichun’s face. Every time he did, he couldn’t help but wonder how Wu Chichun had managed during that hundred years.

When Wu Chichun left the main peak, he looked deep in thought.

Everything in the sect felt strange.

The sect leader, who valued rules the most, didn’t ask a single extra question and just sent him away.

This would have been impossible in the past.

Not to mention what his fellow disciple had transmitted to him.

What did they mean by his “old secrets” being exposed?

He walked slowly on his way back to Qi Peak, lost in thought, and his closest friend, the Beast Peak master, caught up with him.

Noticing the movement, Wu Chichun turned his head to look at his close friend. “He Brother, Sect Leader…”

The Beast Peak master patted his shoulder and said, “Don’t ask too much. You should go visit the mountain where the food cultivators are located. At this hour, Ning Xu and the Eating Melon system should still be there. As a brother, I can only help you to this point.”

Wu Chichun was utterly confused.

For reasons unknown, he still followed his close friend’s advice and immediately headed to the mountain where the food cultivators were, riding his sword.

As he approached the mountain, he heard an unfamiliar voice.

[Oh no, the female cultivator from He Huan Sect has already realized her obedient little captive has run away.]

[He’s doomed.]

Wu Chichun: ????

—

At this time, Ning Xu was enjoying her post-meal dessert.

The food cultivators had prepared it with care. It was sweet but not greasy, with an exquisite presentation. She almost didn’t want to eat it.

Fortunately, there were many desserts. The food cultivators had enthusiastically offered that she could have as much as she wanted, anytime. Only then did she slowly start enjoying them.

Unprepared for the sudden words, Ning Xu almost spat out the dessert she had just taken a bite of.

“What… What?”

After a brief pause, Ning Xu said again, “That was quick?”

Hadn’t it been such a short time, and the female cultivator from He Huan Sect already realized Wu Chichun had escaped?

The Eating Melon system lazily replied, [After all, he’s someone she cares deeply about. Isn’t it only natural she’d want to check on him the moment she has a chance?]

“So what’s she going to do now?”

Neither Ning Xu nor the Eating Melon system noticed, but the group of food cultivators nearby had all pricked up their ears, ready to hear more.

Meanwhile, Wu Chichun, who had been hiding nearby, finally reacted after a long moment of stunned silence.

So that’s what it was.

No wonder no one had told him he was coming back, yet all his fellow disciples were already waiting at the sect’s entrance, as if they knew in advance.

No wonder they had been looking at him with that kind of gaze, a mixture of sympathy.

No wonder the sect leader hadn’t even listened to his explanation and had directly sent him away.

It turns out, everyone had already known about his experiences over the past hundred years.

This…

Even though Wu Chichun had lived for centuries, at this moment, he still felt a sense of shame. To have his less-than-glorious past exposed to a group of younger disciples made him feel utterly humiliated.

But then, he recalled what his close friend had just said.

“The Sect Leader has already supported his mortal enemy’s son for 800 years. The Sect Leader didn’t say anything, so there’s nothing to worry about.”

After all, the Sect Leader had given up 800 years, while he had only been abducted for a hundred.

Comparing the two, it seemed not such a big deal?

—

While Wu Chichun was deep in thought, the Eating Melon system’s voice lazily sounded again.

[What else could she do? Of course, she’ll wait for the best opportunity to abduct him again.]

From these words, Ning Xu gathered some key information. For instance, the female cultivator hadn’t yet reached the point of barging into the sect to snatch him back. Regardless of her intentions, she had no choice but to wait patiently.

If that’s the case, it didn’t seem to be a big problem.

Ning Xu replied with an “Oh,” “Then it’s fine.”

[Fine? Hahahahaha, you’re thinking too simply.]

[The female cultivator has placed something on Wu Chichun. If he doesn’t take the antidote, it will trigger every beginning of the month. By then, even if the female cultivator doesn’t come looking for him, Wu Chichun will obediently return. Otherwise, he’ll suffer unbearable pain.]

Ning Xu gasped.

“Such cruelty?”

The Eating Melon system responded nonchalantly, [It’s He Huan Sect. Most of them are like that. You think they’re good people?]

[That female cultivator is especially not a good person.]

[There may be a few decent people in He Huan Sect, but they definitely won’t exceed the number of fingers on one hand.]

[By the way, do you know why I’ve never mentioned her name and just referred to her as ‘that female cultivator’?]

The Eating Melon system knows even the juiciest gossip. How could it not know the female cultivator’s name?

Yet it never once mentioned it.

Ning Xu shook her head honestly, “No idea.”

The Eating Melon system quickly answered.

[Because I find it unlucky.]

Ning Xu: …

As expected of you, Eating Melon system!

Ning Xu soon asked the question on her mind, “Do you have a way to neutralize the poison?”

The Eating Melon system chuckled, [Of course I do.]

Ning Xu nodded. The Eating Melon system was so capable, it would be strange if it didn’t know.

The Eating Melon system quickly said, [I suggest you deliver the antidote to Wu Chichun when the time comes.]

Ning Xu gasped. “What?”

The Eating Melon system bluntly said, [That old man has plenty of good things on him. Over the past hundred years, that female cultivator has sent him plenty of nice things.]

Nearby, the old man—Wu Chichun: …

[One of those is a seventh-grade spirit herb, which you can use to improve your constitution. When you practice the cultivation technique I gave you, it will be twice as effective with half the effort.]

[When his condition flares up, you deliver the antidote. That’ll be a life-saving move. Won’t he reward you with something good? Based on his performance over the past few hundred years, he’ll offer you several treasures to choose from. You can pick that seventh-grade spirit herb.]

Delivering the antidote was no problem.

From what the Eating Melon system implied, the antidote shouldn’t be hard to concoct. Ning Xu could probably do it herself. But the issue was—

“Maybe he’d prefer to go back and find that female cultivator?”

Although Wu Chichun had only just escaped, based on her experience reading novels, some emotions could only be understood once lost.

While imprisoned by the female cultivator, Wu Chichun couldn’t see his own heart. Perhaps once he returned, he’d realize he loved her?

The Eating Melon system clicked its tongue, speaking in a tone that was almost pitying, [That female cultivator is already a few thousand years old, nearing the end of her life. She can barely maintain her youthful face anymore. Wu Chichun… well, every time… cough, cough… he always closes his eyes and senses. Tsk tsk tsk.]

[As long as Wu Chichun’s eyesight is fine, he won’t be interested in her.]

[Of course, if his taste is a bit different, then I’ve said nothing.]

Wu Chichun, who had normal vision and views: …

The younger generation these days is so… so…

So carefree?

The words were so bold that Wu Chichun, the person involved, was left embarrassed.

Ning Xu nodded thoughtfully, still reflecting on what the Eating Melon system had said. It seemed that the peak master had not had an easy life these years. Though he gained cultivation, he lost his freedom.

Finally escaping, yet still in danger from the poison.

Even the food cultivators couldn’t help but pity this peak master.

Even a powerful cultivator at the Core Formation stage had his own struggles.

Wu Chichun, who was pitied by everyone: …

—

After finishing the melon and a hearty lunch, Ning Xu returned, feeling thoroughly satisfied.

The young man was indeed a descendant of the Great God of Food. His dishes were not only delicious but also full of spiritual energy.

Had she not been enjoying his food, it would have been hard for her to easily get the full story about Wu Chichun.

The Eating Melon system didn’t think much of it, [This is nothing. When he enters the sect, his cooking skills will probably improve by several levels. Right now, this level is just average.]

Ning Xu smiled casually, “Anyway, he and I are already friends. I shouldn’t lack for food in the future.”

The Eating Melon system agreed, [That’s right. I have high hopes for him.]

[The boy is quite good-looking too. He fits the modern trend of pure-hearted cultivator types.]

Earlier, Ning Xu had been focused on the food and the melon, and didn’t really pay attention to the boy’s appearance.

But now that the Eating Melon system had pointed it out, she realized its description was very accurate.

The boy did indeed give her the impression of a pure-hearted cultivator.

“He…”

Before Ning Xu could finish her sentence, a loud shout rang out in front of her.

“Ning Xu!”

How long had it been since they broke off their engagement?

And now she was already acquainted with a pure-hearted cultivator?

Who was this so-called pure-hearted cultivator?!

Seeing Xu Shixing again, Ning Xu couldn’t help but feel helpless and speechless.

The Eating Melon system didn’t hold back, [Why is this dog again?]

Xu Shixing, who was called a dog by the Eating Melon system: …