Chapter 33 : Good Sister, You’re Finally Back! Find the newest release on novel•fire.net
“Third Elder, you wanted to see me?” Jiang Chen entered the grand hall calmly, his gaze landing on the Third Elder not far away.
“Is it true that you have taken Yan Ruyu as your follower?” The Third Elder turned to Jiang Chen and asked.
The Third Elder appeared young, with a slender physique, skin as white and lustrous as jade, untouched by the ravages of time. Dressed in a white Taoist robe, he exuded an air of purity and otherworldliness. His white hair and eyes that seemed to have seen through the mortal world belied his age.
“Yes,” Jiang Chen replied, smiling. “I found Yan Ruyu’s talents promising, so I took her in. Besides, you’ve been urging me to take followers, so this should ease your concerns.”
Normally, renowned geniuses would have countless followers. Even those with fewer still had some. Jiang Chen, however, had none. His predecessor preferred solitude and wasn’t keen on having followers. It wasn’t that no one wanted to follow Jiang Chen; he simply didn’t want any. If he did, countless people would flock to him, considering his status as the Primordial Holy Son.
“We have no objections to you taking Yan Ruyu as your follower,” the Third Elder said. “We would be happy for you to take more. But given Yan Ruyu’s status as the Saintess of the All Pleasure Sect, you should be cautious not to be used by her.”
Jiang Chen was a favorite among the Primordial Holy Land’s higher-ups, who had watched him grow up. As long as he didn’t do anything outrageous, they didn’t care much about his actions. And taking in a talent like Yan Ruyu was naturally a cause for their happiness. The only concern was her unique identity.
“You can rest assured about that, Third Elder,” Jiang Chen assured him. “Yan Ruyu is untainted by the mud, unlike the others in the Hehuan Sect.”
While others might be uncertain, Jiang Chen was confident about Yan Ruyu. In the entire story, if anyone believed in Jiang Chen unconditionally, it was Yan Ruyu. Even Jiang Chen’s nominal master couldn’t match her trust. Yan Ruyu would never betray Jiang Chen, despite being hurt by him several times in the original story.
“You seem very confident about her,” the Third Elder commented in surprise. “I remember you two haven’t interacted much. If I didn’t know you, I might even suspect you are under Yan Ruyu’s control!” This level of certainty from Jiang Chen was rare. Even Ye Qingcheng in the past didn’t receive such treatment.
“I can’t reveal anything else, just trust me,” Jiang Chen responded with a smile.
“You being confident is good, and it’s up to you young people to decide on these matters. But now that you’ve taken Yan Ruyu, what about Qingcheng? I heard you’ve given up on her,” the Third Elder inquired.
Sighing, Jiang Chen said, “People say time breeds affection, but despite my wholehearted devotion to Ye Qingcheng for so long, she only grew to dislike me more. I don’t know why, so it’s better to give up. Sometimes making a choice is a good thing; it frees both me and her. And sometimes, choosing is more important than persisting.”
“I understand,” the Third Elder empathized, then shifted the topic. “What you did in Spirit Snake City was excellent. You not only upheld our reputation but also acquired four flawless saint weapons, bringing significant benefits to our holy land. However, your actions have also made you a target in the Nine Heavens. Be careful.”
Jiang Chen acknowledged this. “I’m aware. As the Primordial Holy Son, I’d be targeted by various forces even if I did nothing. Rather than that, I prefer to make a bold entrance.”
“Still, try to be more cautious,” the Third Elder advised. “You carry not only your own burdens but also the hopes of the Primordial Holy Land.”
“Don’t worry,” Jiang Chen assured. “Our Holy Land will shine again, and we’ll return to our former peak. That’s my promise.”
Meanwhile, Ye Qingcheng, freshly returned, saw Yan Ruyu at her door, looking proud and smiling. “Good sister, you’re finally back! I’ve been waiting for you!”
Ye Qingcheng, agitated, dismissed her harshly, “I don’t want to see you, get out!” She could face anyone but Yan Ruyu.