Witch, don't do anything reckless!

Chapter 101 I Want to Take Care of You in Your Old Age

"Senior—what do you think of me?"

Li Chuqiu looked at the senior expert in front of her with a hopeful expression, who had an otherworldly air about him, like a Taoist immortal.

— Mao Sui recommended himself.

It's highly unlikely that this powerful senior would expend effort and sacrifice his own cultivation to break the seal on Li Chuqiu's sea of ​​consciousness for no reason.

Therefore, Li Chuqiu immediately thought of another way—to become an apprentice!

If I could win the favor and respect of this senior, and become her disciple, wouldn't it be only natural and logical to establish a master-disciple relationship?

"This junior possesses decent martial arts talent. With your assistance, senior, I am certain to achieve extraordinary success in my cultivation. I wish to become your disciple, respecting your teachings and serving you faithfully. If I achieve anything in the future, I will surely bring you great fame and honor!"

Li Chuqiu spoke sincerely and looked earnest.

—Trying to eat and take!

Ye Qingwu was clearly taken aback by Li Chuqiu's words, somewhat unexpected: "You want to become my disciple?"

"Exactly!"

Li Chuqiu cupped his hands and said, "If you don't mind, senior, I am willing to serve you and take care of you in your old age. I will be your most loyal disciple."

"Stop!"

Before Li Chuqiu could finish speaking, Ye Qingwu interrupted, expressionless: "I already have a disciple!"

"It's alright, then this junior is willing to become your second apprentice."

"I have no plans to take on any more apprentices for the time being."

Ye Qingwu frowned and rejected Li Chuqiu's suggestion.

One apprentice was already enough of a headache for her, so Ye Qingwu had no intention of taking on another one.

Furthermore, as the current Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion, she had already decided on her direct disciples and announced that she would no longer accept disciples in the future, so she would not easily change her mind.

As for this boy before us—

Aside from the fact that his sea of ​​consciousness is sealed, his martial arts talent and aptitude for cultivation are indeed exceptional. If he can cultivate, his future achievements will likely be considerable.

but--

This child is not sincere!

His desire to become her disciple was not entirely pure.

Therefore, Ye Qingwu resolutely refused.

However, Li Chuqiu did not give up. Since this senior expert had no intention of taking on disciples, he could only try another way.

"Then, I wonder if you, senior, are still looking for a son?"

Li Chuqiu looked at Ye Qingwu with anticipation.

Ye Qingwu: "?"

"Senior, you may not know this, but I lost my mother at a young age and my father at the age of six. I have been alone and helpless since childhood and have never experienced the taste of family affection. — I am grateful for your help earlier, which allowed me to feel some hard-won care."

"This junior finds you beautiful and kind-hearted, and very approachable. If you don't mind, this junior would like to recognize you as my godmother."

Ye Qingwu's expression froze for a moment.

He stood there, stunned, staring at Li Chuqiu in disbelief. His expression was a mixture of astonishment and bewilderment, as if he hadn't expected this boy to be so—shameless?

In order to get her to help him break the seal on his sea of ​​consciousness, he actually went so far as to acknowledge her as his godmother?!

Have you no shame?

What is a face?

Li Chuqiu originally cared about his reputation, after all, he often considered himself a respectable person. But what did his reputation matter when faced with the temptation of breaking the seal on his sea of ​​consciousness and embarking on the path of cultivation?

You can eat your face, but you might get milk if you're shameless!

So, Li Chuqiu resolutely transformed into Wa Xuedi!

Isn't it just about recognizing a mother?

In any case, Li Chuqiu had no memory of her mother since she could remember. The senior before her was not only handsome and possessed an ethereal air, but was also a powerful figure in the Upper Three Realms. Aunt Yun had also mentioned that this senior had an extremely powerful background, undoubtedly a figure of unfathomable cultivation and immense influence.

Let alone recognizing a mother, even recognizing a breastfeeding mother would be a huge win!

But it's clear that Ye Qingwu, who has lived for so many years and is still a virgin, has no intention of becoming a mother.

"I also despise Li Chuqiu's behavior."

Her eyes turned slightly cold: "A grown man like you, so shameless and despicable. For a little gain, you're willing to stoop so low as to casually acknowledge another woman as your mother. Don't you feel ashamed if word gets out?"

—As expected of a great being with an air of otherworldly wisdom, his words of condemnation made Li Chuqiu blush with embarrassment.

He sighed deeply: "Senior, you hold a high position and don't understand the way of survival for us little people—if given a choice, who would willingly acknowledge anyone as their mother?"

Of course, except for junior Wa!

"As the Chief Envoy of the Heavenly Profound Division, I am determined to slay demons and monsters and maintain the peace of the people in this region. However, my own sea of ​​consciousness is sealed, which means that although I have talent, I have never been able to embark on the path of cultivation."

"My low level of strength left me helpless against those powerful demons, and I was on the verge of death several times. I could only watch helplessly as those demons wreaked havoc on the people—"

"This junior is not reconciled!"

Ye Qingwu, whose eyes had been slightly cold, was clearly taken aback, as if he hadn't expected this young man to have such ambitions.

As a Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion, she participated in the battle in which the Northern Region besieged the demon race. There is probably no one in the world who hates the demon race more than her!

My revered senior brother was seduced by a fox spirit from the demon race, and my most respected master died in the battle to exterminate demons in the Northern Region.

And most of her fellow disciples, who had grown up with her in the sect since childhood, also perished in that incident.

war----

How could she not hate the demon race?!

She wished she could uproot the demon race, kill all the demons, and use their heads and blood to appease the spirits of her master, fellow disciples, and sisters in heaven!

That's why Li Chuqiu's words touched her and softened her expression.

Although this young man is despicable and shameless, he still retains some backbone as a constable of the Tianxuan Division.

"Since you have this intention, you're not entirely hopeless."

Ye Qingwu spoke.

Li Chuqiu was stunned.

What do you mean by "not completely beyond saving"?

Why is he beyond saving?

— Although what I said just now was somewhat of a sob story, an attempt to guess what this senior was thinking and deliberately try to gain her empathy.

But to some extent, it was also Li Chuqiu's true thought.

He joined the Heavenly Profound Division partly to understand this world and improve his own strength, but he also wanted to...

To protect the safety of family, friends, and neighbors.

Li Chuqiu, who was orphaned at a young age, was raised with the help of his second uncle's family and the surrounding neighbors. After joining the Tianxuan Division, he continued to take care of these neighbors.

Under Li Chuqiu's protection, not to mention demons, even the usually arrogant and domineering yamen runners have to give him some face when they come here, and dare not bully the weak at will.

Li Chuqiu's eagerness to improve his strength stemmed not only from his concern for his own safety but also from his desire to better protect those around him.

Whether it's his second uncle, second aunt, or that little girl who has already been taken away by a major sect—the prerequisite for him to do all this is to become stronger!

Become a true practitioner.

"However, even so, I cannot help you break the seal."

Ye Qingwu remained calm and refused again.

The price to break the seal on this child would be too high. She had important matters to attend to and could not recklessly waste her cultivation and essence on this person.

Even if this child isn't bad and can still be saved, it has little to do with her.

That's all I have to say. You'd better take care of yourself.

After saying this, Ye Qingwu turned and left.

He took two steps, then paused, turning back to look at Li Chuqiu: "However, considering your ambition to slay demons and monsters, I'll help you one more time—"

"If you encounter a major problem that you can't solve, go to the human world and find that woman; she will help you solve it."

After saying that, Ye Qingwu lightly waved her sleeve, and her blue Taoist robe fluttered in the wind, making her long hair flow freely, exuding an otherworldly aura.

The next second, his figure vanished from the spot.

silence.

Li Chuqiu stood in the courtyard, gazing in the direction where Ye Qingwu had disappeared, and sighed. While somewhat regretful, she wasn't overly disappointed—after all, it was within her expectations.

What is now certain is that his sea of ​​consciousness has indeed been sealed, which explains why he has been unable to break through and open it.

—Then another question arises: who sealed his sea of ​​consciousness?

What is the purpose?

Is this related to his alcoholic father who died, or to his elusive mother?

Li Chuqiu squinted, lost in thought.

"Meow!"

In the darkness, a little white cat meowed. Immediately afterward, a ball of white leaped down from the rooftop next to them and landed on Li Chuqiu's shoulder.

In the darkness, the little white cat sat on Li Chuqiu's shoulder, its eyes fixed on the direction Ye Qingwu had left. With a hint of apprehension, it gently nuzzled Li Chuqiu with its head.

It seems to be saying—that woman is terrifying, it scared me to death.

"You're pretty fast!"

Li Chuqiu casually picked up Xiaobai and hugged it, rubbing and petting it vigorously. Xiaobai meowed incessantly as she rubbed it, and only then did she stop.

"It seems that in the end we still have to rely on ourselves."

Little White nestled in Li Chuqiu's arms, staring at him with its dark pupils, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"Meow~"

Meow, I'm hungry!

"Eat less! Look how fat you've become!"

"Meow!!"

Mimi isn't fat!!

The next day, a rare rain fell in Yuhua City early in the morning, dispelling the sweltering heat of the past few days.

On the street, the pork shop on the corner of the alley has a good business thanks to the reputation of the neighbors over the years and the trust that it never shortchanges customers.

In front of the butcher shop stood a middle-aged, stout man, holding a sharp butcher knife, skillfully cutting, chopping, and weighing the meat in one smooth motion.

The butchering technique was like a work of art, pleasing to the eye and drawing admiration from the onlookers.

In less than a morning, the pork shop sold out completely.

The area in front of the shops gradually emptied out.

The middle-aged man tidied up the butcher shop as usual, checking and cleaning the premises.

"Second Uncle."

Just then, a voice rang out from the street.

The middle-aged man paused, looked up, and a kind smile appeared on his previously serious face: "Early Autumn, you..."

Why are you here?!

"I was just passing by on my way out of town and stopped by to see my second uncle," Li Chuqiu said as she walked into the butcher shop.

Uncle Lin nodded and smiled, "Perfect timing, I still have two pieces of top-quality pork belly here, you can take them back later."

"No rush, Second Uncle. I actually came here today to ask you something else. Do you have time?"

Hearing this, Uncle Lin's face showed a hint of doubt: "What is it?"

"I came to see my second uncle today to ask if he knows anything about my mother's situation?"

Uncle Lin paused in his wiping of the cutting board, looked up at Li Chuqiu, and asked, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

"I just suddenly became curious."

Li Chuqiu sighed: "Second Uncle, as you know, I've never had a mother since I was a child. I don't even know her name or her background. That's a bit unfilial of me."

"So, I wanted to ask my second uncle."

Uncle Lin paused for a moment, then shook his head: "I'm not quite sure either."

"Has my second uncle ever met my mother?"

"We've met once."

Uncle Lin nodded.

"What kind of person was my mother?"

Uncle Lin fell silent again, as if deep in thought. After a long while, he spoke: "She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in the world!"

Li Chuqiu was taken aback, not expecting her second uncle to have such a high opinion of her mother.

"Then, Second Uncle, do you know my mother's name? What was her background? And—how did she die?"

Uncle fell silent again.

As if recalling some past events, her thoughts became hazy.

After a long silence, he shook his head again: "I... I don't know either."

"I've only met your mother once; she and your father saved me back then—"

"I don't know anything about the rest."

"Later, when your father brought you to Yuhua City, it was just the two of you. As for your mother's name and where she came from, your father never mentioned it. He only said that she was dead, and nothing else was said—"

Li Chuqiu frowned.

Upon learning of the seal on his body, he realized that this was very likely related to his parents. He had thought his second uncle might know something, but it turned out that even his second uncle didn't know anything?

"And what about my dad?"

Li Chuqiu then asked, "Second Uncle, do you know my father's name? And what is his background?"

Second Uncle shook his head again: "I only know his surname is Li, your father never mentioned anything else—eldest brother has always preferred to be alone, he only settled down in Yuhua City after you came into his life—"

Li Chuqiu looked at her second uncle: "Second Uncle, does my father have enemies? Or rather, when he brought me to Yuhua City, was he hiding from his enemies?"

Uncle Lin was taken aback. He looked at Li Chuqiu, and after a long while, shook his head: "Maybe."

"—However, in the more than ten years you've lived in Yuhua City, Chuqiu, no one has ever come seeking revenge. I think it's unlikely that you've made any enemies, brother."

Clearly, Uncle Two doesn't know much!

"Why are you suddenly asking about these things in early autumn?"

Second Uncle looked at Li Chuqiu: "Have you encountered some difficulties?"

As if realizing something, his expression changed slightly: "Could it be that we've encountered someone seeking revenge?!"

No, not at all.

Li Chuqiu shook her head: "I just suddenly remembered these things and came to ask my second uncle casually. If he doesn't know, then that's fine."

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back to Tianxuan Division now. I'll come see you again when I have time."

Li Chuqiu did have one more thing she wanted to verify with her second uncle, but considering his current low strength, even if she knew the answer, it wouldn't change anything.

In the end, Li Chuqiu didn't ask the question.

He waved to his second uncle and turned to leave.

Uncle Lin was left standing there, watching Li Chuqiu's figure disappear gracefully, his gaze gradually becoming heavy with thought.

After a long while, he finally looked away and sighed.