Ch644 - True Love’s Knot

Edited by Zaki

Liu Mufeng and Jiang Xu chatted with the couple in Long Xingtian’s Palace for a while. Afterwards, they accompanied Qing Chen to the mining area again. After confirming that there was no problem there, he returned to his Palace.

Seeing his parents return, Liu Xuan was very happy, and Xuanyuan Yu was also very happy. The family of five sat together and had a lively lunch.

“Yu’er, have you gotten used to living in the Dragon Clan these years?” Liu Mufeng asked.

“Don’t worry, Uncle. I’m doing well here. My Cousin has been teaching me pill refining techniques, and Uncle Long also took good care of me. I’m living well and I’m used to life here.”

“En, that’s good. How is your alchemy learning going?” Nodding, Liu Mufeng asked again.

“Oh, when I lived in Lingze Heaven, I studied under Grandpa Jiang and became a seventh-level alchemist. After coming to the Dragon Clan, Grandpa Jiang went to help handle matters at the mining site, so my Cousin has been teaching me ever since. Now, I’m already learning how to refine eighth-level medicinal pills. My Cousin is a great teacher.” At this point, Xuanyuan Yu gave a grateful glance toward Liu Xuan.

“Cousin, you are too polite. Actually, you’re very talented. As long as you are willing to work hard, you can definitely become an excellent alchemist.” Liu Xuan smiled at Xuanyuan Yu and encouraged him.

“Thank you Cousin, I will work hard.” Nodding his head, Xuanyuan Yu stated that he would study hard.

“It seems that you Brothers have quite a good relationship with each other. Xuanxuan is truly acting like an Elder Brother, taking care of his younger sibling.” Looking at his son, Liu Mufeng was pleased.

“Father is overpraising, this Child is only doing what he should do. Did Father’s and Dad’s trip go smoothly? Has Sun Jian’s matter been resolved?” Liu Xuan asked his parents about their journey.

“Don’t worry, everything regarding Sun Jian has been taken care of. Furthermore, your Father had a big haul this time, not only did he contract a holy sword, but he also went to the most famous eighty-one Sword Arrays within the Sword City and broke through all the arrays.” Liu Mufeng then turned toward his partner with a smile.

“En, the harvest has indeed been impressive. The Han Xing Sword is perfect for me, and I gained much from those Sword Arrays as well. My strength has increased by a small realm. Additionally, I’ve also taken another Grandfather for you.” Jiang Xu frowned slightly at this.

“Yes, yes, the Sword Emperor?” Liu Xuan smiled wryly. This news had spread to the Dragon Clan, so he was naturally aware.

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Liu Mufeng took out a storage ring and handed it to Xuanyuan Yu. “Yu’er, these are some cultivation resources that your Uncle Xu and I found for you. You are now 600 years old and have reached the eighth level of cultivation. At this age and with this strength, you are considered a good genius in the Middle Heavenly Domain. However, in the Upper Heavenly Domain, you are only average, so you need to work harder on cultivation.”

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After lunch, Liu Mufeng went to his Master’s residence alone.

Watching Jiang Yuantu sitting by himself inside the room drinking tea, Liu Mufeng walked up with a smile and refilled his Master’s cup. “Master.”

Jiang Yuantu smiled at the person. “Mufeng, you’re back.”

“En,Master, this disciple is back.” Liu Mufeng sat beside Jiang Yuantu.

“Good to see you back. Your two Fathers were very worried about you, and so was this Master. I heard thatXiaoXu contracted a holy sword from the Sword City and worshipped the Sword Emperor as his Godfather. Are you two okay? Did you encounter any danger?”

“Master, don’t worry,XiaoXu and I are fine.XiaoXu has gained a lot this time. After a while, he will go into seclusion.” With a smile, Liu Mufeng assured his Master.

“That’s good, that’s good.” Seeing his disciple return safely eased Jiang Yuantu’s worries.

“Master, thank you for all your help regarding the poisonous plants found within the Dragon Clan mining site.”

“Ei, how could you say such things? You are the Second Prince of the Dragon Clan, so naturally their affairs are your affairs, and your affairs are naturally my affairs. I should do my best.” Jiang Yuantu said with a smile.

“Thank you, Master.” Liu Mufeng bowed his head and smiled as he thanked Jiang Yuantu.

“There’s no need to say such things between Master and disciple. You’ve come at just the right time; there are two matters I wish to discuss with you and know about your thoughts.”

As he looked upon his disciple, Jiang Yuantu spoke.

“Master, you can talk to me about anything.”

“The first matter is that the Dragon Empress wishes for me to join the Dragon Clan and become their alchemist, thus relieving me from managing this medicinal pill shop. What do you think?” Jiang Yuantu asked while gazing at his disciple.

Liu Mufeng pondered slightly after hearing these words. “If Master joins the Dragon Clan and becomes their alchemist, you will have access to more cultivation resources, so it would not be a bad opportunity for you. Furthermore, currently, the medicinal pills and Senior Uncle’s artifacts are sold together, and my Junior Brother is following Godfather to learn poison techniques and the pills are sold by Senior Aunt and Junior Sister in turn. Master has to buy the immortal herbs, make pills, and cultivate, which is indeed troublesome. If Master becomes a Dragon Clan alchemist, the immortal herbs will be purchased by a dedicated person, and the pills will be sold by a dedicated person, so Master can save a lot of time. Of course, this is the Master’s private matter, and my Master should consider it carefully.”

Jiang Yuantu smiled at his disciple’s suggestion. “I thought about it and I also think it’s good to join the Dragon Clan. Since you also said there is no problem, then I will agree to the Dragon Empress’ invitation and officially join the Dragon Clan.”

“Okay, I will tell my adoptive Father and ask him to send someone to help deal with the problem of the pill shop.” Nodding, Liu Mufeng said so.

“Ah, the second matter.” Jiang Yuantu paused briefly before continuing. He pulled out a wooden box, opened it, and handed it to his disciple.

Liu Mufeng carefully examined the contents of the box; within lay a True Love’s Knot. “This is a Dragon Clan’s True Love Knot, used by women to express their affection toward men.”

“Yes, the Twelfth Elder gave it to me half a month ago.” Jiang Yuantu nodded affirmatively.

Seeing his master’s expression, Liu Mufeng smiled. “Does Master like the Twelfth Elder?”

At his disciple’s question, Jiang Yuantu frowned slightly. “She is a good woman and a good Mother, so… I do have some fondness for her. However…”

Liu Mufeng guessed that his Master was worried about the prophecy regarding his fate with women. “Master, is it because you’re concerned about your fate as a wife-killer?”

“Yes, I asked yourSenior Auntabout it once. She said I had 6 points of fate with Long Mei, which isn’t bad. However, I’m still worried. I fear I’ll harm her…” Jiang Yuantu pondered his three past relationships and frowned deeply.

“Master, sometimes we can overcome our circumstances through sheer willpower. If you bow down to fate, then you will forever be at its mercy. Instead if you bravely face your fears, perhaps you can change everything.”

Liu Mufeng had always believed that human effort could triumph over nature, and he’d put this belief into action by reversing his andXiaoXu’s fate, rewriting their cannon fodder and villain endings to become heroes instead. He firmly believed that his Master could do the same, but his Master lacked confidence.

“Can—I can give her happiness?” Jiang Yuantu stared at his disciple, asking the question dazedly.

“Why not? If you love her, then marry her. No matter what happens in the future, never let go of her hand. A married couple should stand together against any difficulties.” Liu Mufeng gazed at his Master and patiently explained.

Jiang Yuantu nodded at these words. “I know, I know you’ve always hoped for someone to stay by my side. But, I…”

“Master, you are too rational. Emotional matters should not be so rational. Being too rational will only make you entangled.”

“But, if it were you, would you still be with Xiao Xu?” Jiang Yuantu stared at his disciple and asked uncertainly.

“Why not? Even if everyone said that I was doomed to bring misfortune upon him and that he’d die because of me, I wouldn’t abandon him. I wouldn’t let him lose me, nor would I allow him to suffer from losing me, nor am I willing to suffer from losing him. No matter what kind of danger we would encounter, I would hold his hand as we faced it together, even if it meant death. If we must die, I wish we could do so together, this way, he won’t lose me, and I won’t lose him, neither of us will feel sorrow or melancholy. We’ll only remember the sweet moments, the beautiful, happy times we shared.” Liu Mufeng smiled as he spoke about this topic.

Jiang Yuantu was stunned by these words. “You think this way?”

“En, that’s exactly what I think. Maybe it is very selfish of me to feel this way, butXiaoXu is someone I cannot bear to let go. I can’t be generous; I am simply too selfish. Once, before we came here to the Immortal Realm, on the Immortal Ascension Platform, we were told only one of us could reach here alive. I didn’t hesitate to give my chance for survival to Xuanxuan. At the time, I told him,I’m sorry, I love you too much and want you to stay with me forever. I don’t want to lose you.”

“And what didXiaoXu say?” Jiang Yuantu was curious to know.

“He said he would willingly accompany me, he wouldn’t live if I died.” Liu Mufeng responded with a giddily happy smile.

This answer left Jiang Yuantu speechless for a moment.

“Master, don’t overthink it. When it comes to matters of the heart, just follow your own desires.”

“Yes I understand.” Jiang Yuantu nodded in agreement.

Ela ~ 6 more to go 😉