Why are the Talismans I Drawn Banned Again?!

Chapter 339: 256: Jiang Cheng Can't Rely on Woman's Support_2

Chapter 339: Chapter 256: Jiang Cheng Can’t Rely on Woman’s Support_2
 

“I understand,”

Looking at the tense expression on Jiang Cheng’s face, Sect Master Congying patted his shoulder and said, “Don’t be nervous. You’re Yun Shu’s disciple; what’s there to be afraid of? If worst comes to worst, just have Yun Shu fetch someone from the Wan Yue Mountain Range.”

Jiang Cheng cupped his hands in thanks for Sect Master Congying’s reminder.

It wasn’t that he feared Yun Shu; he was mainly wary of Liu Qing.

As he climbed ever higher, he would inevitably have frequent contact with other high-level cultivators; he couldn’t always leave Liu Qing behind, could he?

However, future matters could wait to be addressed in the future. Right now, he had to pass the test posed by the Wan Yue Mountain Master.

…

In the Wan Yue Mountain Range, on Beiyue Peak,

Jiang Cheng ascended the mountain stairs slowly, led by a Nascent Soul senior brother.

Not to mention the precious rocks and esteemed spirit plants along the way, even the brother tasked with cleaning the stairs possessed the cultivation of the Core Formation Stage.

In Jiang Cheng’s hometown of Wuyue City, such a formidable cultivator would be a figure who commanded respect.

Yet in the Wan Yue Mountain Sect, they were reduced to menial tasks such as cleaning stairs.

Even the brother responsible for reception needed to be at the Nascent Soul level.

This was indicative of the depth of foundation at the Tongtian Sect Pillar Mountain Gate.

Not to mention anything else, just look at Yun Shu’s behavior. She was so disruptive and unreasonable, making enemies everywhere, yet she could wander freely within Tongtian Sect, surely because her father was there to support her.

Yun Shu was good at grabbing opportunities, but mainly, no one worried she wouldn’t be able to pay back what she owed.

The moment the young lady decided to soften up and return home to her father, she’d once again be a wealthy lady.

Jiang Cheng could roughly guess the purpose of why Wan Yue Mountain Master wanted to see him; it was likely related to Yun Shu, otherwise there was no need for the Mountain Master to contact him.

To the Wan Yue Mountain Master, his only value was as Yun Shu’s disciple.

Having a Core Formation Stage physique, Jiang Cheng climbed to the mountaintop effortlessly.

However, the building at the peak was not the palatial hall or modest thatched courtyard one might imagine, but rather a very modern standalone villa.

It resembled the one Jiang Cheng had bought in the villa district of Wuyue City, though of course, much nicer than his.

In the heavily cultivation-atmosphere of Tongtian Sect, such a building seemed quite out of place.

But considering Yun Shu’s temperament, if Wan Yue Mountain Master was also an eccentric, it would be quite normal.

The Nascent Soul senior brother led Jiang Cheng into the villa before taking his leave.

The main host, Wan Yue Mountain Master, dressed in white, was waiting for Jiang Cheng in the living room.

Upon entering the living room, Jiang Cheng saw the legendary Wan Yue Mountain Master Yun Zaiyuan.

Actually, Jiang Cheng had some impression of Yun Zaiyuan. After all, Yun Zaiyuan was one of the prominent figures of Tongtian Sect. As a planner, Jiang Cheng had seen him before.

Quite coincidentally, not only did Jiang Cheng have impressions of Yun Zaiyuan, but the latter also remembered Jiang Cheng.

Ten-plus years ago, Yun Zaiyuan suddenly perceived a strange Mahayana aura. Thinking that a significant event had occurred in the sect, he quickly went to investigate the source of the presence.

What turned out to be a false alarm was just a couple getting intimate in the woods, with nothing abnormal detected.

The Jiang Cheng standing before him now was that very youth from all those years ago.

“Senior Yun, you were looking for me?”

Jiang Cheng ventured tentatively.

He didn’t remember what kind of person Yun Zaiyuan was, so he had to be cautious in his approach.

“Jiang Cheng, is it? Working so diligently under Xiao Shu, you’ve really gone through a lot,”

“You jest, senior. Master is an exceptional cultivator, and being with her is like being in the heart of serene nature, utterly free and easy—a far cry from hardship.”

“Really? She’s that good?”

“Of course, master’s virtues are countless; I could speak of them for days and nights without end.”

“Good.”

Yun Zaiyuan looked pleased.

Jiang Cheng then relaxed.

It seemed praising Yun Shu was quite effective, at least in dealing with her father.

But then Yun Zaiyuan said, “I won’t have you praise her for days and nights. Just give me one night’s worth of Yun Shu’s virtues to listen to.”

Jiang Cheng smiled and said, “Senior knows master best; how could I dare to show off in front of you?”

“Alright, sit down. I won’t joke with you anymore. You can probably guess why I’ve called you here. Xiao Shu has been away from home for nearly five hundred years now. No matter how temperamental she is, she should’ve calmed down by this time, right? But what about her? She spends her days wandering about and neglecting her duties. Do you know that her cultivation hasn’t advanced an inch in over five hundred years! That person who was about her age back then is already at the Integration Realm! She’s still at Divinity Transformation! It’s infuriating! Such a waste of her excellent talent.” Yun Zaiyuan’s eyebrows stood on end, clearly disappointed and upset.

Jiang Cheng listened quietly, careful not to breathe too loudly.

“Of course, I know it’s not your concern. After all these years, I’ve let it go,”

Jiang Cheng thought: Your demeanor a moment ago didn’t look like that of someone who’s let go.

“I’d like you to help me persuade her to come home earlier,”

Yun Zaiyuan said in a tone that sounded quite sincere, not like he was joking at all.

Jiang Cheng tried to decline, “Senior Yun, to be honest, I am just a disciple my master lets roam free. I can’t decide for her!”

Yun Zaiyuan, aware that the chances of success were not high, took a step back, “I’m not asking you to decide for her. Just try to persuade her when you get the chance. Tell her I won’t force her to cultivate anymore, and she can play however she wants after she comes home.”

“Really?”

“No.”

“Oh. Then I’ll try my best to persuade Master,”

Jiang Cheng truly lacked motivation; Liu Qing was lazy, not foolish. How could she possibly be hoodwinked by such a simple trick from her dad?

Seeing Jiang Cheng’s half-hearted response, Yun Zaiyuan added, “From what I know about Yun Shu, she’s probably out of money by now. It’s remarkable that you’ve managed to reach the Core Formation Stage. How about this—I’ll have someone give you 500,000 Contribution Points for you to buy some cultivation resources. Don’t let your talent for cultivation go to waste.”

Jiang Cheng earnestly said, “It’s really too much for Master to not return home for so many years. I will definitely persuade her well!”

…

After returning to North Forest Peak, Jiang Cheng began to prepare for his advancement to the Nascent Soul stage.

Although Yun Zaiyuan’s offer was generous, suddenly producing 500,000 Contribution Points, it was out of Jiang Cheng’s control when Yun Shu would decide to return to the peak.

If she didn’t come back, there was nothing Jiang Cheng could do in a hurry.

All Jiang Cheng could do was wait for Yun Shu to return when she had had enough fun and then find a way to persuade her.

However, Jiang Cheng estimated the chances of success were slim, as Yun Shu had been away from home for over five hundred years already. It was unlikely she would change her mind just because of a few words from him and reconcile with Yun Zaiyuan.

The reality was almost as Jiang Cheng had predicted.

Half a year after Jiang Cheng ascended to the Nascent Soul, Yun Shu finally showed up again on North Forest Peak.

“Jiang Cheng, did you really reach Nascent Soul? I must not have slept well on the road and am still dreaming,” Yun Shu rubbed her eyes and yawned as she walked toward her cave dwelling.

Jiang Cheng quickly followed.

“Master, where did you go to have fun this time?”

“Went to visit friends at Taixu Sect.”

Jiang Cheng, looking at Yun Shu’s travel-worn appearance, said in surprise, “You didn’t take the Teleportation Array and flew all the way there, did you?”

“Of course, I flew! I don’t have money for the array,”

Yun Shu pouted her lips and squinted her eyes, continuing to yawn.

Jiang Cheng said, “Master, to be frank, the Wan Yue Mountain Master sought me out some time ago.”

“Who?” Yun Shu’s voice suddenly went up by an octave.

“Wan Yue Mountain Master.”

“My dad?”

“Yes.”

“He wanted you to persuade me to go back, didn’t he?”

“Master is clever as always.”

“Did he tell you he wasn’t going to pressure me this time?”

This time Jiang Cheng was genuinely surprised, “Master, how did you know?”

Yun Shu gritted her teeth, “He says that every time! I’ve been tricked into going back several times!”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng suddenly understood, “Then I will find an opportunity to hint to Senior Yun. It’s better than letting him be too heartbroken.”

“Hold on, did he give you money?” Yun Shu glared at Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng guiltily said, “A little.”

“Hmm?”

Yun Shu extended her snow-white hand toward Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng: ?

“What do you mean?”

“Split fifty-fifty.”

“?”

“Fifty-fifty! Otherwise, I’ll go home right now, and you won’t get the next tranche!”

“Your threat could be a bit stronger,” Jiang Cheng said, but he agreed to give Yun Shu 250,000 Contribution Points.

Yun Shu smiled, eyes curving, and nudged Jiang Cheng with her elbow, “Next time, swindle more, my dad is quite wealthy. Just remember to share half with me after you pull it off, or I’m not helping you with the act anymore.”

Jiang Cheng sighed, “Master, if you were only a bit more diligent, you wouldn’t be short on money.”

Yun Shu asserted confidently, “I’m not stupid. Money that I earn through my own efforts, I’d be reluctant to spend it!”