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Chapter 515 A Few Years Later (Part 1)
Zhou You was stunned for an exceptionally long time this time.

For him, less than half a day had passed, and his only impression of the old man was that he was thin and withered, yet unfathomable, and possessed the ability to govern a sect.

Such people.
Now he's going to die?

The overly dramatic conflict even gave him a sense of unreality.

The man continued to ramble on and on.

"Master probably summoned you back so urgently for this reason. But he just went to a meeting and probably won't be back until the afternoon. Would you like to wait for him?"

Zhou You hesitated for a moment, but still shook his head.

"No, I'll just wander around by myself."

After all, he had been completely clueless about the past few years, so he might as well go and investigate the situation himself first.

The young man didn't say anything, but after respectfully bowing, he went back to working on the unfinished chores.

However, with this sudden free time, Zhou You was unsure where to begin.

The cafeteria? I'm not hungry right now.

Dormitory? Putting aside the fact that it's not time yet, I'm not even sure if I'll be living anywhere right now.

The Dharma Hall? Master Chongxu hasn't returned yet, so what's he doing there? Going to see those shameless faces?
After thinking for a while, he turned around and walked towards the place he knew best.

The library remains as it always has been.

Years have passed, and the building has neither been repaired nor fallen into disrepair. It stands there abruptly, dark from the entrance, as if the narrow doorway has swallowed up all the sunlight.

The only difference was that every fellow disciple who saw him either hurriedly made way for him or retreated to a corner, staring at him with cold, resentful eyes.

This applies to everyone, whether they are senior brothers or sisters, or even those who are many generations older than them.

No, what kind of personality did the original owner of this body have? How did it offend so many people?
Why can't you learn from me? I'm kind to everyone and very low-key.

Zhou You sighed as he walked upstairs, lamenting how flamboyant young people were these days.

The pile of books remained the same, seemingly never to be tidied up, while Uncle Chen, with his frail body, sat in a rocking chair, his eyes half-closed, as if he were dozing.

However, just as Zhou You entered, he slowly opened his eyes.

Without looking up or even raising their heads, they accurately recited the names.

"It's Ling Yuan, you're back?"

Zhou You stopped and bowed his head in praise.

"Yes, disciple has returned."

Uncle Chen did not get up, but remained lying there, speaking slowly.

"There's no need to be so reserved. You've been in this position of senior brother for several years now, so you should always show some authority. By the way, have you gone to see your master yet?"

"My master has some matters to attend to and has not returned yet, so I came to pay my respects to you first."

Uncle Chen nodded.

"You are a polite person, but it's a pity. I don't have anything to offer you, and besides, you haven't worked for me for a long time, so you can't really be considered one of my people."

It was a very ordinary response, but for some reason, Zhou You felt that there was something more to it than met the eye.

However, Uncle Chen quickly moved on from this and continued speaking.

"Your generation is probably the most capable in the sect in recent years. Maybe with your help, we can make a name for ourselves in the next Tianyuan Tournament."

Tianyuan Conference?

This is the second time I've heard the term "Zhou You".

The first suggestion was made by the sect leader, who praised the Five Elements Sect for its past glory, but now it seems...
However, even if Zhou You wanted to ask, Uncle Chen clearly didn't want to say more. He just lay there and continued.

"However, I don't have many years left to live, and I probably won't see that far ahead. You younger generation should work harder and try to forge a new path out of the dead end I've already walked."

After saying that, Uncle Chen closed his eyes again.

They didn't say they were seeing the guests off, but it was obvious they meant it.

So I just came all this way for nothing?

Zhou You had no choice but to back out first.

However, just as he reached the door, for some reason, he suddenly frowned.

Then, he quickly stepped back, taking several strides to clear his previous position, while simultaneously touching the hilt of his sword with his right hand, ready to draw it at any moment.

however.

What bumped into the spot where he had just been was not some hidden weapon or sword, but a soft, fragrant body.

Zhou You squinted and spent a long time trying to recognize the delicate beauty.

"Senior Sister Xuanji?"

—It was the female cultivator he had met a few times before and who had given him some pointers.

The reason he could recognize her name wasn't because his face blindness had improved much, but because compared to previous years, the female cultivator's appearance hadn't changed much at all; in fact, she had become even more charming and lovely.

It was clearly a proper Taoist robe, but on her, it looked like the light gauze of a prostitute in a brothel—at first glance, it could only be described as a bit loose, but although it didn't reveal anything, it was all subtly suggestive, making it even more alluring than if she were naked.

Senior Sister Xuanji missed her target, but she didn't seem to care at all. Instead, she covered her mouth with her sleeve and chuckled.

"Long time no see, junior brother, you're still as cold as ever. Am I really that ugly that you won't even let me get close to you?"

Zhou You squinted and remained silent.

Things are different now; he can recognize the seductive arts at a glance—however, by the same token, the pressure he feels is immense.
It was as if a vicious beast was watching you from the shadows, ready to skin you alive and devour you completely.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Senior Sister Xuanji continued to smile.

"Speaking of which, the first time I formally greeted you was also in this library. Back then, you were just an unknown person brought in as a bride for good luck. Who would have thought you'd become so successful? If I had known, I would have devoured you the moment we met."

As she spoke, her smile grew even more radiant. Several of her senior brothers stared at her, and one of them, without paying attention, bumped into a pillar with a loud 'bang'.

Given the unclear situation, Zhou You didn't want to get too entangled with them and chose to back down.

"Senior sister, I'm sorry, Master is still waiting for me, so I'll take my leave now."

Otherwise.

Even if he wanted to, the other side wouldn't let him go.

Then, Senior Sister Xuanji swayed her hips and walked over step by step—the scattered sunlight seemed to disappear along with her, her presence becoming more and more vivid, until finally it seemed that only this incomparably beautiful body remained in the whole world.

"Junior brother, it's not too late now. Honestly, what's the point of staying under that old geezer Chongxu? Why don't you switch to our sect? I can guarantee you, you'll experience a level of enjoyment you've never imagined before."

However, what answered her was a sword blade that suddenly appeared horizontally.

Zhou You had already drawn his sword, Wan Ren, and pointed it at his opponent.

"Senior sister, I'm sorry, but we're not really interested in the 'Humble Door Opens for You Every Night' thing. And to be honest, we're in a real hurry. Could you please move aside for us?"

Xuanji's charming smile gradually faded, finally turning into pure indifference.

"Junior brother, your senior sister has gone on several missions with you over the years, how can you be so heartless?"

Just when the two sides were on the verge of exchanging blows.

Suddenly, a clear, melodious voice rang out. "Senior Brother Zhou, what are you doing here?"

Both sides were immediately taken aback.

Suddenly, a young girl stepped in.

She was about fourteen or fifteen years old, a very beautiful girl.

Although her appearance is not as stunning as Xuanji's, she is like a lotus bud about to bloom, with a touch of white amidst the green. Even though she has not yet fully grown, she has a unique and refined beauty.

Coupled with her meticulous and serious demeanor, she was in no way inferior to Xuanji beside her, even just standing there.

Zhou You racked his brains for a long time before finally finding a corresponding person among the titles.

"Junior Sister Lin?"

"Senior Brother Zhou, what's wrong with you?" the girl said, frowning. "You haven't been down the mountain for very long, have you? Why are you acting like you don't recognize me?"

They say girls change a lot as they grow up, but it's only been a few years and she's already grown into this?

Zhou You coughed twice to cover his embarrassment, and then said.

"It's nothing, I just got a little injured down the mountain, which made me a bit out of it. By the way, Junior Sister Lin, what do you want from me?"

The girl's brows furrowed deeper and deeper, but she still spoke.

"I heard you were back, so I was planning to take you to report in. What's wrong, is something the matter?"

As she spoke, the girl—Lin Yunshao—glanced at Senior Sister Xuanji.

Strangely enough, despite the tense atmosphere just now, Xuanji simply smiled and stepped aside when facing Lin Yunshao.

"Junior Sister Lin, you misunderstand. I just haven't seen Junior Brother Zhou in a long time and wanted to chat with him. If you're busy, then I won't bother you any longer."

After saying that, the woman actually stepped aside cleanly and entered the library—but as she approached Zhou You, she still seemed to casually pinch him lightly.

"Junior brother, this is a critical moment. Everything I said before still stands. Please reconsider."

After Lin Yunshao pulled them out, neither of them spoke.

Lin Yunshao kept a stern face for some reason, and Zhou You was equally unclear about the reason, but felt guilty.

He didn't realize it until he had walked halfway up the mountain path.

Wait a minute, why would I feel guilty?

So he subtly pulled his hand away, cleared his throat, and said.

"Junior sister, where are we going?"

Lin Yunshao turned his head and stared at him expressionlessly for a while, until the man felt somewhat uncomfortable, before he sighed softly and said.

"Senior brother."

"No, you mean no, you tell me."

Lin Yunshao spoke earnestly.

"Senior brother, you should know that this is a turbulent time, and the sect is in great turmoil. Given your status, you should absolutely not casually contact the senior sister of the outer sect, otherwise it will easily arouse Master's suspicion, which will not be good for your future."

".That's it?"

Seeing that Lin Yunshao was about to put on a stern face again, Zhou You quickly said something.

"No, no, no, I mean I understand, and I will never do it again."

After staring at him for a while, Lin Yunshao sighed again, then turned around and continued to lead the way forward.

After a long while, Zhou You finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Junior sister."

"Elder brother, what's wrong?"

"Um... how have you been doing in your sect all these years?"

Lin Yunshao looked at Zhou You with great confusion, but still spoke in a serious tone.

"It seems you really did damage your brain, Senior Brother. What else could it be? It's just that thanks to your guidance, Senior Brother, I successfully became a personal disciple and learned some magic. Although it can't compare to your reputation when you went out to make your way in the world, it's still a small achievement."

Silence again.

At this point, Zhou You didn't know how to respond—he couldn't very well say that he had lost his memory, so could he ask Junior Sister Lin to tell him everything that had happened during this time?

So the two of them walked one after the other.

However, Zhou You soon found the surrounding scenery increasingly familiar.

"Junior sister, it seems like we're heading to the alchemy room instead of returning to our sect?"

Lin Yunshao did not turn around, but his voice came over.

“Senior brother, don’t you always go to see Aqua whenever you come back? Besides, Uncle Yun Zhongzi is a very important ally of Master. As the senior brother of our sect, you should pay him a visit at least once.”

With things already said this far, what else could Zhou You say? He could only shrug and follow along helplessly.

Soon, the plaque for the alchemy room came into view.

Zhou You found it quite strange. Although a lot of time had passed, the Five Aggregates Temple seemed to have remained unchanged in the slightest. The roads, buildings, and even the stains on the walls were exactly the same as before, without any increase.

Apart from the vegetation and people, the entire mountain gate seemed to be frozen at a certain point, neither retreating nor moving forward.

Just like in his memory, it was Lin Yunshao who stepped forward and knocked on the door.

But this time, the response wasn't from the welcoming voice, but from a simple, honest voice.

"Who?"

Upon hearing this voice, even Lin Yunshao's usually stern face couldn't help but break into a smile.

"It's me, Senior Brother Zhou. I've come to pay my respects to Uncle-Master Yun Zhongzi."

In the blink of an eye, the door was opened, and a plump, fair-skinned figure rushed out, looking around excitedly.

"Zhou, Senior Brother Zhou is back?"

If Lin Yunshao could at least see some resemblance to his previous appearance, then Akua seemed to have undergone a complete transformation—he remembered that when they first met, this kid was as thin as a mud monkey, but now he was plump and had a rosy complexion, just like a wealthy man's child.

The only thing that remained unchanged was that slightly foolish yet incredibly sincere smile.

"Senior Brother Zhou, when did you get back?"

Seeing this pure and utter joy, Zhou You was also infected by it and smiled.

"You just got back not long ago. Have you been doing well lately?"

"Okay, okay, Master has always been very good to us. We're always well-fed and warmly dressed." At this point, Aqua seemed to remember something and quickly searched her person. "Oh right, senior brother, I left you some candy as usual. Where did it go?"

After searching for a while, he finally pulled out a few golden candies from his waist pocket and presented them to Zhou You as if offering a treasure.

Everything was the same as usual.

However, Zhou You suddenly frowned.

The sugar is the same as before, it looks like maltose, but the problem is...
This flavor
Something seems wrong?
(End of this chapter)