The Eternal Soaring Sword

Chapter 47 - The Deal When Separating

In the eyes of Money Rat, Daoist Yi Qing was extremely strong, but he was easily reduced to ashes by this old man. This caused the Money Rat to tremble. He wanted to beg for mercy, but due to the fear in his heart, his teeth were too much of a jumble that he could not speak.

The next moment, Money Rat's eyes widened as he saw the same purple thunder flying towards him. He did not even have time to react, and in the last moment of his consciousness, he was still thinking of begging for mercy. The Purple Thunder God directly surrounded him.

Seeing the two villains completely destroyed, Su Su felt a little better. Thinking of the Money Rat's insulting words and Daoist Yi Qing's bad methods, Su Su did not feel sympathy for them when they were completely destroyed.

Then he looked at Zhao Jiuge, who was still lying on the ground, and his heart involuntarily ached. He quickly rushed over like a swallowing baby as he looked at Zhao Jiuge attentively and anxiously asked, "Jiuge, why are you stupid?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at the old man with a beautiful expression and said, "Grandfather Yang, come and check on him."

The old man suddenly showed an expression of helplessness and seriously looked at the young man lying on the ground. He took out a crystal-clear pill and gave it to Zhao Jiuge. The pill gave off a refreshing aroma. Zhao Jiuge did not know what it was, but he felt a cold feeling enter his body, and it fixed his meridians. Su Su looked at Zhao Jiuge's weakened state and quickly helped him sit down.

The old man waved his sleeve and spirit light covered Zhao Jiuge's body. It healed all of Zhao Jiuge's external wounds. This secretly shocked Zhao Jiuge. Who was this old man and who was Su Su?

The old man observed the young man in front of him and thought of everything he had done while with Su Su. After a while, he smiled as a form of approval and said, "Son, you're pretty good."

His voice was ordinary, but to Zhao Jiuge, who adored the old man, he felt extremely happy, as if he had eaten honey. He revealed a wide smile, but due to his injuries, it caused him to grimace in pain.

When Su Su looked at Zhao Jiuge, he felt sad and funny. Seeing that Zhao Jiuge was not in danger, he scolded, “Look at you, give you a little sunshine and you brighten, but give you a little flood and you rot. By the way, this is my grandfather, Yang.”

Zhao Jiuge was already used to Su Su's personality and humbly smiled at the old man. He respectfully said, "It's nice to meet you, Grandpa Yang." After which, he carefully looked at the old man and sensed the old man's undetectable strength. Zhao Jiuge muttered in his heart that this old man was outside of the — Newborn Soul Realm that was beyond his understanding of cultivation realm.

After escaping the clutches of death, Zhao Jiuge's mentality had progressed to the next level. Meeting this old man had also broadened Zhao Jiuge's horizons.

After saying a few words, the white-robed old man was about to take the two of them away as Zhao Jiuge quickly shouted at them to wait. Su Su and the old man were confused and wondered what else was there when they saw Zhao Jiuge rushing next to where Daoist Yi Qing was. He picked up the Purple Gold True Fire Pumpkin and then looked at the old man in embarrassment.

However, the old man only showed a faint smile, and with a wave of his sleeve, they all arrived at the temple outside. This shocked Zhao Jiuge.

At night, in the room.

The little beggar, the old man named Yang, Su Su, and Zhao Jiuge all sat around the table, chatting happily. Although they only spoke for a short time, the old man who was used to being alone was very fond of the little beggar.

“Su Su, you should have played enough, so it's time to come back with me. When you return, you will enter closed cultivation and will not be allowed out until you form your Spirit Core. Although the old man named Yang had a good look, his words were very firm.

Su Su pursed his lips and nodded helplessly. His gaze turned to Zhao Jiuge. There was a teasing look in his eyes and he smiled. “Jiuge, how about you come back with me? We can cultivate together. My family has many resources and we can play together.”

After he finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Jiuge with anticipation in his eyes, waiting for his answer.

The old man just silently looked at the two young men in front of him. He did not express his opinion, nor spoke a word to interrupt them.

After hearing Su Su's invitation, Zhao Jiuge's heart was tempted and he began to ponder. He wanted to find a large and famous sect to obtain more resources as well as better and more complete guidance.

Given that Su Su invited her just based on their relationship, she would not be treated badly, not to mention that she would have the beauty to accompany her. However, after pondering for a while, Zhao Jiuge gradually formed his own idea.

His struggle was replaced by determination and he shook his head. He looked at Su Su apologetically. “I know you asked for my own good, but I'm a man and I have to bear more than you. I don't want my life to be too comfortable. My teacher told me that cultivation was like crossing a river. Once you start, there is no retreat. Since I have started this path, then I do not want to be an ordinary person.”

Ever since Zhao Jiuge broke through to the Spirit Transformation Realm, his roots and bones were filled with spirit power. Coupled with his handsome face and words, he let out a commanding temperament. The little beggar was sitting at the side, looking at him in adoration. Even the old man smiled and nodded in satisfaction. 

Looking at Su Su's face that was filled with disappointment, Zhao Jiuge found it hard to hold it in because they had been together for several days. He softly said, "After my cultivation is stronger, I will come to see you."

"Oh?" Su Su gently agreed, and his mood improved. His head was down and no one knew what he was thinking.

“Haha, how about this. Since you want to join the sect, I'll help send you on your way tomorrow. Let's forget about the small sect and take you straight to the capital. The seven holy lands recruit once every 10 years, and it's almost time. Otherwise, if you go alone, you will probably miss it and have to wait another 10 years.”

Zhao Jiuge was so excited that he suddenly stood up and excitedly looked at the old man, “Thank you, Senior. In that case, I will trouble Senior.” After days of running, he heard that he could immediately go where he wanted to. How could he not be excited?

The old man smiled faintly. He was very satisfied with this young man. Whether it was Zhao Jiuge's character or mentality, there was nothing bad to say. If not for the fact that this young man was no match for his cultivation method, he would have taken Zhao Jiuge as his disciple. As for the feeling between Zhao Jiuge and Su Su, he did not show it. After all, they are young—who knows what the future holds?

Moreover, even if they wanted to be together, it would be very difficult, given Su Su's identity, so it was best to let things run naturally.

The biggest problem had been solved, but he looked at the little beggar and could not help but worry about the fate of this child. He was a bit embarrassed and struggled to open his mouth. “Senior, Junior has one more thing that makes you trouble.”

The old man pointed towards the little beggar and asked with a smile that was not a smile, "Is that him?" 

Zhao Jiuge quickly nodded and impatiently asked, “Senior, the fate of this little beggar is unlucky and I can't bear to see him wandering around outside like this. I'm begging you to take him with you, and in a few years, after I stabilize myself, I'll come pick him up.

Although he did not know what the Su Su Family was like or where they came from, he was smart enough not to ask. If they don't say anything, they have a good reason not to.

"It's okay, I just love this kid." The old man's words were still plain.

At this moment, Zhao Jiuge smiled widely. He said with a silly face, “Listen to Big Brother Su and Senior Yang. Brother will come to pick you up after a few years. We can't keep calling you a 'little beggar' all the time. I'll give you a name: Zhao Xiaotian.

The young beggar looked at Zhao Jiuge with a puzzled look, but he knew that he was willing to listen to the words of this big brother. After living a difficult life for so many years, this older brother was the only one who was good to her. He kept those words in the bottom of his heart. Most importantly, "Zhao Xiaotian" was a good name, and he finally had a name!

He revealed a sweet smile and obediently promised, "I understand, Big Brother."

The candlelight swayed a little.

Without them realizing it, today's pivotal moment would change the fate of these three people.

Su Su still remained silent, as if he was thinking of something. He had a cold expression.

On the second day, the four of them appeared on the page.

"Everything is ready, we can go now." The cold and innocent words of the old man echoed.

After which, Zhao Jiuge did not even see clearly what was happening, they only saw the old man waving his sleeves. The three of them flew into the wooden boat in the sky. The spirit light from this boat was very bright— was even more advanced than what Zhao Jiuge saw used Bo Re.

Zhao Jiuge could not help but silently click his tongue. He wanted to know looking around the flying boat's magical treasures. Clouds flew in front of his eyes, but he felt no trace of wind in the boat. Zhao Jiuge was like a little money enthusiast who was jealous of the wealth of others. His hand involuntarily touched the Purple Gold True Fire Pumpkin he had stolen from Daoist Yi Qing.

Zhao Xiaotian was also curious as this was the first time he had flown as well. It planted a seed in his heart.

Su Su proudly stood in front of the ship with a cold face. Zhao Jiuge looked at his back while sighing. There were many things he could not say, so he could only bury them in the depths of his heart. Once he formed his core, he would go look for her!

The clouds continued to fly as the boat swiftly moved in the sky like a meteor.

When the sun set, a large city finally appeared in the distance. Looking down, the capital was like a chessboard and the crowd was like ants. Zhao Jiuge's mind was shaken by this sight.

A meadow outside the capital of the Huaxia Dynasty.

Zhao Jiuge said goodbye to the three of them. Su Su still ignored Zhao Jiuge with a cold expression. Zhao Jiuge pursed his lips and waved his hand as he turned to leave.

Su Su finally could not help his feelings. She was reluctant to part after they had been together for days and cried. He ran and his hands were in a death grip on Zhao Jiuge's waist. He choked on a few words while crying, "Can't you come with me for me and not go to the capital?" His hoarse voice and pitiful appearance almost made Zhao Jiuge agree to Su Su's request.

She lovingly rubbed her hair and softly said, “You always call me a wooden block and say that in your heart, I will always be a fool. But in my heart, you were always the spoiled, nimble, cute Su. I'm reluctant to leave you too, but I have to do it so that we have a better future together. I have to work hard on my cultivation to be strong, because I carry too much weight.”

The wish that his teacher left behind, the figure in his heart that swore to him to press, and so on.

Seeing that this piece of wood could not be persuaded, Su Su took out two and a half pieces of jade that would form a single entity. He handed half of it to Zhao Jiuge and sobbed as he said, “I don't care either. Five years from today, I will be waiting at Green Jade Mountain. Take this half of jade with you and I will be able to feel it.” 

After receiving the piece of jade, Zhao Jiuge solemnly nodded and agreed to this parting agreement.

Elder Yang looked at the young girl and boy in front of him and his mouth let out some unnatural twitches. He did not know whether to laugh or cry seeing the scene of these two young people saying goodbye. The young Zhao Xiaotian curiously looked at the two of them, wondering why the older sister was crying. 

Su Su left Zhao Jiuge's embrace and looked at her. This gaze made it seem as if it wanted to firmly carve out Zhao Jiuge's appearance in his heart. This gaze seemed to show aversion in his heart, but in the end, they still had to part.

As the sun set, a young man walked down the grassy slope and continued to look back at the girl standing there. The light from the setting sun shone on the young man's back, and at that moment, he looked so silent and lonely, yet his back was so wide.

After this farewell, the two of them did not know when they could meet again.

When they meet again, what kind of changes will happen? No one can be sure of anything, because time is the thing that makes you look too much, tells you too much, but also makes you lose too much.

The young man's back gradually became smaller until he disappeared. The emotional Su Su remained there and refused to leave. Elder Yang felt helpless and let it go.

On the side of the main road outside the capital.

The clump stretched as far as the sky.

A steady wind like a willow flute.

The sun goes down behind the mountain.

In life, there are few meetings but many farewells.

Ask her when she will be back when she leaves, at that point do not hesitate.

An unfiltered pot of rice wine brings joy, say goodbye to a cold dream tonight.