Chapter 554: Chapter 546: Shen Han’s Character—She Knows It Well

Moon Bamboo Peak.

Gu Simin sat here waiting, the attendants in the courtyard dared not say anything.

They could only bring her some tea at intervals.

After all, she was also a Peak Master of Xiaoyao Peak, and the attendants dared not speak against her.

"Peak Master Simin, our Peak Master is in seclusion cultivating.

You should come back after some days, coming today will only waste your time."

Upon hearing the words of Moon Bamboo Peak’s servants, Gu Simin simply shook her head.

"If I don’t see Junior Sister Yuezhu today, I won’t leave.

I’ll just wait here, and you’ll have to prepare some food for me."

Gu Simin, acting a bit childishly, refused to leave.

She sat for several hours, until 5:00 PM, when the sky had gradually darkened.

Shi Yuezhu finally came out.

"Junior Sister was just in seclusion cultivating, sorry for making Senior Sister wait."

Shi Yuezhu spoke softly, her words still carrying that same excuse.

Seeing Shi Yuezhu approaching, Gu Simin carefully scrutinized her.

Her junior sister was indeed extremely beautiful.

She was gentle in nature, and her innate talent and strength were also top-notch in Great Wei.

"In front of Senior Sister, Junior Sister Yuezhu, there’s no need for excuses.

Senior Sister isn’t a fool, I know you’re avoiding me.

But no matter how you avoid it, Senior Sister must talk with you..."

As Gu Simin spoke, her gaze became slightly more serious.

"In my lifetime, I’ve seen many people, and countless geniuses.

But to say it, I’ve never seen anyone more talented than you, Junior Sister Yuezhu.

You entered the Immortal Realm twenty years earlier than those top geniuses of Great Wei.

Junior Sister Yuezhu, you need to have a clear understanding of yourself.

In the future, you will reach the Second Grade, and might even step into the legendary First Grade realm, truly becoming an Immortal."

Gu Simin said up to this point and sought to make eye contact with Shi Yuezhu.

She thought Shi Yuezhu would not dare to look at her, but unexpectedly, Shi Yuezhu was more composed than she thought.

"Yuezhu, you’re not suitable with that young man.

He once had a marriage arrangement with your disciple, there’s a generational gap between you.

Moreover, he doesn’t match up to you.

You are the youngest Sword Cultivator in the Immortal Realm of Great Wei, his approach is just to find a powerful backing.

All along, Junior Sister Yuezhu, you are the wisest among our Xiaoyao Peak’s Peak Masters.

Don’t make a muddle in such matters."

Others have not seen the situation of that day and may still believe that the rumors between Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu are just rumors.

But Gu Simin and Cen Yunzi have seen it with their own eyes.

The two of them looked at each other then, seemingly seeing only each other in their eyes.

"Yuezhu, there’s nothing wrong with finding a Daoist companion, and we at Xiaoyao Peak impose no restrictions on that.

However, he is not worthy of you...

If you persist so obstinately, we daren’t hand over the future of Xiaoyao Peak to you..."

Hearing this, Shi Yuezhu still showed no sign of haste.

"Junior Sister knows her abilities are humble, whether she can keep the sect prospering, Xiaoyao Peak’s future remains unknown.

Senior Sister’s reminders will be etched in Yuezhu’s heart.

But personal matters of Yuezhu, I don’t wish to trouble all the senior brothers and sisters.

I ask that senior brothers and sisters allow me to decide for myself.

Idle gossip, I’ve never taken it to heart."

Shi Yuezhu’s words indicated her firmness, even hinting at revealing her relationship with Shen Han.

Gu Simin’s frown deepened.

"Junior Sister, even if you don’t care for yourself, think of Xiaoyao Peak’s reputation...

Is it fitting to lead to such gossip, causing Xiaoyao Peak to become the laughing stock among tea drinkers?"

Gu Simin’s mention of Xiaoyao Peak’s name indeed had an effect.

Shi Yuezhu could disregard herself, as she wasn’t particularly concerned with fame.

But she could not disregard Xiaoyao Peak, the sect that nurtured her.

After hesitating for quite a while, Shi Yuezhu finally nodded: "Rest assured, Senior Sister, I understand."

Shi Yuezhu’s tone remained gentle, yet it contained a hint of indifference.

Hearing her junior sister speak in this manner, Gu Simin hesitated for a moment and could only sigh.

She knew well the temperament of her junior sister, seemingly gentle and carefree, but her heart and thoughts weren’t easily swayed.

For someone wise, words not recognized and unable to persuade them,

They won’t heed the advice.

What Gu Simin said today, apart from using Xiaoyao Peak’s reputation to threaten Shi Yuezhu, had some effect.

The rest was generally futile.

After her Senior Sister Gu left, Shi Yuezhu walked alone, with small steps.

Walking by the cliff, she slowly sat down.

Her brothers and sisters were indeed kind to her.

But regarding Shen Han, she was capable of making her own decision, not needing others’ interference.

Gu Simin said Shen Han wanted to draw close to her to find a backing.

However, in fact, when he escaped from the Immortal Extinction Array, if Shen Han wanted a backing, he should have asked Shi Yuezhu to protect him then.

But Shen Han didn’t, he didn’t mention it at all.

In fact, Shen Han was then at his most desperate time for a backing.

Surrounded by various dangers, the only person who could protect him was Madam Yun.

And Madam Yun’s ability at that time was very limited.

If Shen Han was a debauched man coveting beauty, then Shi Yuezhu should have been exploited by him in the Immortal Extinction Array.

Shi Yuezhu certainly felt that her appearance was quite attractive to Shen Han as well.

Occasionally, Shen Han would sneak glances at her.

However, character traits should be judged by actions.

Though speaking and acting as if filled with compassion, all their deeds are selfish and harmful, countless evil acts.

The character of such a person is truly the lowest.

Within the Immortal Extinction Array, Shi Yuezhu was at an absolute disadvantage.

If Shen Han wanted to do something bad, there would be little to stop him.

But none of this happened.

After leaving the Immortal Extinction Array, the next time Shi Yuezhu met Shen Han was because of Su Jinyu.

It was because Su Jinyu asked her to find Shen Han to break off the engagement that she learned about Shen Han’s identity.

If Shen Han really wanted to seek a backer, how could this be?

Moreover, Shi Yuezhu’s help to Shen Han’s cultivation was truly limited.

Only in cultivation did she give Shen Han a little guidance.

And Shen Han’s guidance to her was much more.

The Personal Array, the "Unceasing Skill", these two things were extremely precious.

Who would covet others’ belongings and instead give away more of their own...

Also, going to the Land of the Far South to find medicine for her was a life-threatening venture.

All these things, one by one, Shi Yuezhu kept in her heart.

Shi Yuezhu’s only worry now is the reputation of Xiaoyao Peak.

Those who like to meddle have plenty of gossip.

Revealing the matter between herself and Shen Han, their words might always mention the name of Xiaoyao Peak.

Perhaps remaining low-key is more suitable.

Thinking of this, Shi Yuezhu couldn’t help but frown.

She didn’t know when they would have the privilege to reveal everything.

In Anyang City.

After having some leisure time, Shen Han began to distribute the gifts he brought.

To Patriarch Yun, Uncle Yun, and the others.

They naturally had an unending passion for the Alchemy Dao.

Although a bit tired, they often liked to bury themselves in the Pill Room.

At dinner time, after several calls, Grandfather and Uncle finally emerged from the Pill Room.

"If I had to call you for half an hour more, I might as well let you starve,"

Yun Shuang said with a sour face, looking unhappily at her father and brother.

Upon hearing Yun Shuang’s scolding, the two could only chuckle.

"If it weren’t for Han having gifts to give you two, I wouldn’t have bothered waiting."

Yun Shuang was full of complaints.

However, upon hearing Shen Han had prepared gifts, Grandfather and Uncle’s eyes lit up.

The other people’s gifts were not of much interest.

But the things Shen Han gifted always managed to solve their Alchemy Dao puzzles.

"Han, you’re not allowed to take the gifts out now. Eat first, then after dinner you can bring them out."

With such sternness from Madam Yun, Shen Han could only nod helplessly.

"Grandfather, Uncle, don’t get your hopes too high...

The gifts aren’t any Pill Formulas or books."

Upon hearing this, the two indeed became less eager.

The family chatted happily together, and Shen Han nodded slightly.

He stated that the gifts he brought back this time were some Pills.

Grandfather and Uncle may also study these Pills to explore the hidden depths of the Alchemy Dao.

Upon hearing they were Pills, the anticipation of the father and son seemed to diminish.

Over the years, although the father and son were in the Great Wei,

they had seen almost all the Pills from the entire continent.

Even Pills with extraordinary effects had long been studied.

Honestly speaking, the Alchemy Dao of small countries hasn’t shown much greatness either.

The best amongst Wei, Yan, and Qi, still seemed quite mediocre.

Nonetheless, Shen Han, after traveling far and wide, remembered to bring gifts for everyone, a sign he was thinking of them.

After the meal, Shen Han no longer concealed his gifts and took out the Pills he had prepared.

These Pills were prepared for him by Sect Leader Yu of the Star Tower.

He was told to bring them back to give away, so as not to disgrace the Divine Land.

As the Pills were laid out, a fragrant aroma quickly spread.

Originally, both Grandfather and Uncle were wearing slight smiles, but their expressions turned increasingly serious.

Slowly approaching, their expressions could no longer be described as merely serious.

They should be described as grave.

At this moment, Uncle Yun and Patriarch Yun were staring intently at these Pills.

They were examining with utmost seriousness.

While looking, they whispered to each other.

Their demeanor startled everyone else.

After a long while, they finally stood up, looking towards Shen Han.

"Han, where did you get these Pills..."

Shen Han, after some thought, decided not to disclose things about the Divine Land at that moment.

"I found them in the Land of the Far South, and I have never seen such Pills before.

So I thought of bringing them back for Grandfather and Uncle to see."

Upon hearing this, Grandfather and Uncle’s expressions grew more serious.

"I have studied Pills for nearly a century, yet I have never seen such varieties. Their properties, craftsmanship, everything is still unknown.

Perhaps with these Pills, our Yun Family can forge a new path."

As he spoke, Grandfather Yun’s excitement grew.

They already loved researching the Alchemy Dao, and the Pills Shen Han provided were a completely uncharted domain.

Seeing their eagerness, Yun Shuang waved her hand helplessly.

"Hurry and take them away, after all, these are given to you by Han.

Staying here might lead to ridicule."

Prompted by his daughter, Patriarch Yun indeed picked up the Pills and rushed to the Pill Room with Uncle Yun.