Chapter 34: The Fourth Peak of the Mystic Sword Sect

"What, do you have a problem with that?" The woman in black turned her gaze to Luo Xiuyong, her tone extremely aggressive, as if she was ready to start a fight at the slightest provocation.

Luo Xiuyong缩了缩脖子，结结巴巴了半天，还是不敢说半个“不”字。

Among the seven peaks of the Mystic Sword Sect, the fourth peak was the most troublesome. Everyone from top to bottom on this peak was a freak, and the disciples of the Mystic Sword Sect dared not easily provoke them.

Facing the most freakish person from the fourth peak, Luo Xiuyong still lacked the courage to stand up to her.

"Still not bowing to your master? What are you waiting for?" The woman in black turned to Chu Jianqiu, her gaze fixed on him.

Chu Jianqiu was stunned by the scene before him, feeling that something was off. It seemed too casual to become a disciple like this, and especially in such a situation.

However, under the intimidating gaze of the woman in black, Chu Jianqiu finally submitted to her authority.

After Chu Jianqiu finished his bow and became a disciple, the woman in black finally showed a satisfied expression. She took out a token and threw it to Chu Jianqiu, saying, "When you arrive at the Mystic Sword Sect, take this token directly to the fourth peak. You don't need to participate in the tests with the other new disciples."

After giving her instructions, the woman in black vanished into the air, quickly disappearing from everyone's sight. She needed to patrol the area to see if there were any more evil cult members of the Blood Fiend Sect hiding around.

Chu Jianqiu held the token, still feeling a bit dazed.

Luo Xiuyong, after the woman in black had completely left, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and waved at the eighteen young martial artists who had met the standards, saying listlessly, "If you have anything to take care of, go back and do it. Be back here by noon tomorrow, or you'll be left behind."

After so many events, Luo Xiuyong even canceled the ranking competition. He had no mood to continue with the process.

Originally, the quota for new disciples was twenty, but after Ouyang Yuan and Liu Tianyao were taken away, Luo Xiuyong didn't bother to fill the spots.

After giving these instructions, Luo Xiuyong returned to the camp and did not show up again. He needed to think about the aftermath of his return.

The selected young martial artists dispersed happily, each returning home to be with their families. Becoming a disciple of the Mystic Sword Sect was a great honor, but it also meant parting from their families.

The path of cultivation on the mountain was long and uncertain. This farewell might mean a long time before they could see their loved ones again, so they cherished this moment before parting.

Chu Jianqiu also returned to the Chu family. As for the Ouyang and Liu families, others would handle the situation, and he didn't care to get involved.

Given Ouyang Yuan's identity as a member of the Blood Fiend Sect, the Ouyang family would not have a good outcome. The Liu family, due to Liu Tianyao's involvement, would also not fare well.

After today, these two major families would likely disappear from Tian Shui City.

Chu Jianqiu didn't have much interest in the fate of these two families. The ones who had wronged him were Ouyang Yuan and Liu Tianyao, and they were the main culprits. With them still at large, taking out their anger on their clansmen would be meaningless.

Chu Jianqiu returned home but did not go to receive the congratulations of the elders and clan members. Instead, he first found Ruhua.

After all these changes, Chu Jianqiu had thoroughly seen through the world and the hearts of people. He no longer had much attachment to the elders and clan members.

Throughout his ups and downs, the only one who had remained constant was Ruhua. This departure to the Mystic Sword Sect was the only thing he couldn't bear to let go of.

When Ruhua heard that her young master had passed the Mystic Sword Sect's test and was accepted as a disciple, she was overjoyed, tears streaming down her face. Her young master would finally rise again and no longer suffer from cold eyes and委屈.

But when she heard that he would leave at noon the next day, her eyes filled with deep reluctance.

She had grown up with the young master since childhood. After the old master left, she had only the young master as her only family. Once he left, she would be alone and without support.

"Can you take me with you, Young Master?" Ruhua's beautiful face was filled with deep longing.

Chu Jianqiu felt a pang of sympathy and was at a loss.

This journey to the Mystic Sword Sect was uncertain. If the environment there was stable, it might be fine, but if it was full of dangerous struggles, he might not even be able to protect himself, let alone bring Ruhua, who had no cultivation, along. It would only harm her.

It would be better for her to stay with the Chu family, at least ensuring a stable life.

As long as he didn't have problems at the Mystic Sword Sect, he didn't think anyone in the Chu family would dare to harm her.

Even if he wanted to bring her later, he would have to wait until he had a firm footing at the Mystic Sword Sect.

Ruhua saw Chu Jianqiu's hesitation and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed.

"If it's inconvenient for you, Young Master, Ruhua can wait for you in Tian Shui City. Just remember to come back and see Ruhua." Ruhua lifted her face, forcing a smile, but her clear eyes were already filled with tears of reluctance.

Chu Jianqiu felt a pang of sadness and couldn't help but gently embrace her frail body.

Ruhua's delicate body trembled, then she tightly hugged Chu Jianqiu, burying her tear-streaked face in his broad chest.

This was the first time she had been so intimate with her young master. She had fantasized about it before, but never dared to hope for it.

At this moment, her dream came true, and she had no regrets.

Chu Jianqiu gently stroked her black hair and softly said, "The reason I'm not taking you with me is that I don't know much about the Mystic Sword Sect. Don't worry, once I have a firm footing there, I will definitely come back for you."

Ruhua lifted her beautiful face, still tear-streaked but radiant like a spring flower.

"Go with peace, Young Master. Don't worry about Ruhua; I will take good care of myself!" Ruhua said with a light laugh.

Chu Jianqiu looked at her feigned strength and felt even more pity. After hesitating for a long time, he finally made a decision.

"Ruhua, starting today, you must also start to cultivate diligently. When I come back, I will take you to explore the world together."

Ruhua gazed at Chu Jianqiu, her heart filled with joy. With these words from her young master, she was content for life. However, she finally shook her head and said, "Young Master, don't waste your efforts on Ruhua. Ruhua has mediocre talent and is destined to achieve little in cultivation. Over the years, Young Master has tried many times with Ruhua, but there has been no success. Ruhua doesn't want to disappoint you again."