Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Bright Martial Pavilion.

Many senior and junior brothers all came upon hearing the news, each with faces full of joy and anticipation.

Ever since Lan Yiyi left the mountain, several months had passed, but Qin Yun had not awoken. To say that they weren't anxious was impossible. However, Ning Qi had carefully checked and knew there was no problem, so he just waited silently.

Now, he has finally awakened.

When Ning Qi arrived, Luo Wentian, Xiong Shi, and others were all waiting outside the door.

"How is the Eighth Senior Brother now?" Ning Qi asked softly.

Luo Wentian also responded in a low voice:

"He just woke up, and only Master is inside right now."

Ning Qi nodded slightly.

His thoughts unconsciously drifted back to when he first ascended the mountain, somewhat chaotic. He knew that facing the current situation was not an easy matter for Qin Yun either.

Seeing Jiang Baishan pacing anxiously nearby, he merely patted him on the shoulder.

Inside the pavilion.

A white-haired elder knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face.

"Master... This disciple is unfilial, please punish me!"

Taoist Longshan gazed at Qin Yun before him, somewhat dazed, vaguely seeing the once handsome and robust youth still smiling at him. In the blink of an eye, he merged with the white-haired elder before him, and there was a mix of sorrow and anger in his eyes.

"What wrong have you done?" He clasped his hands behind his back, slowly closing his eyes.

Qin Yun's body trembled slightly:

"This disciple was young and ignorant, led astray, and caused great harm. Today, to see Master once is already a blessing of three lifetimes. I only hope for Master's well-being, and after this, I will descend the mountain and leave..."

As he spoke, he kowtowed repeatedly.

Taoist Longshan angrily replied:

"You still want to descend the mountain? Do you so disdain the True Martial Sect?!"

He glared at Qin Yun, his fingers trembling slightly.

Qin Yun looked up, his face full of panic, shaking his head repeatedly:

"This disciple has no such intention! Ever since descending the mountain, there hasn't been a day I didn't want to return to True Martial Mountain. It's just... this disciple feels too ashamed to face Master, and too ashamed to face all the senior brothers..."

There was bitterness on his face.

Although he was asleep during this time, he had a vague perception of the outside world, strong at times and weak at others. He also knew about the care from his senior brothers, but the more it was like this, the more uneasy and guilty he felt. Perhaps it was for this reason that he only fully awoke now.

Taoist Longshan's expression softened slightly, coldly snorting:

"I know all about what you did in the Demon Sect. Considering you risked your life to save your Fifth Senior Brother, showing you still have some sense of attachment to the family, you are punished to guard the Scripture Pavilion for three years as penance!"

Seeing Qin Yun's aged face, his heart softened, and he said softly:

"Ba, come home."

Qin Yun stood frozen in place, then burst into tears, clutching Taoist Longshan's legs, his tears flowing like a spring, his long-suppressed emotions finally erupting uncontrollably:

"I was wrong! Master, I know I was wrong!"

Ever since the life-and-death ordeal at the Blood Demon Pool, he had gained insight into everything, with regrets constantly gnawing at his heart. Countless times, he wanted to return and plead guilty to Taoist Longshan, but he didn't dare. Even passing by True Martial Mountain, he only dared to look from afar.

And now, he finally had the chance to come back again.

He cried louder, even the people outside the Bright Martial Pavilion could faintly hear the noise, and they all felt sorrowful, silently turning their backs.

Seeing Qin Yun like this, Taoist Longshan felt a pang in his heart, tears welling up.

He squatted down and gently patted Qin Yun's back, saying softly:

"It's good to know your mistake. In the future... don't do this again."

Qin Yun shook his head repeatedly.

"Never again... never again!"

His heart was in turmoil; only when you lose something do you realize what is truly precious.

Taoist Longshan felt much comforted in his heart.

After a long while.

Qin Yun's emotions gradually calmed down, and Taoist Longshan asked:

"Ba, how are you feeling now?"

He was asking about Qin Yun's physical condition.

Qin Yun paused slightly, then replied:

"Master, rest assured, everything is fine. Thanks to Miss Yiyi's Shared Destiny Gu, I truly don't know how to repay her kindness."

As he spoke, his expression turned somewhat complex.

Taoist Longshan was taken aback:

"You... you already know?"

He originally promised Lan Yiyi not to speak out and had already thought of an excuse, but unexpectedly, before he could say anything, Qin Yun was already aware of everything.

Qin Yun nodded:

"After I fell asleep, I would inexplicably wake up at times. Although it was a bit vague, I roughly knew it was Miss Yiyi who used the Shared Destiny Gu."

As he spoke, he touched his heart.

He couldn't feel the location of the Child Gu of the Shared Destiny Gu, only relying on a faint memory to know it was there.

Taoist Longshan sighed lightly.

"Well, since you learned it yourself, it doesn't count as breaking my promise to Miss Lan. As for how to repay her kindness in the future, you can consider it yourself." He said, looking at Qin Yun's face again, with some heartache, "Ba, since your lifespan has recovered, your appearance can't be restored?"

Qin Yun just smiled:

"The appearance doesn't matter. Being able to return to True Martial Mountain is already a blessing from heaven, and I dare not ask for too much."

He wished to retain his current appearance to remind himself.

Taoist Longshan sighed:

"Well, as your cultivation progresses, it will surely be restored. Otherwise, being so young and looking older than me, no one will know who's the master and who's the disciple."

As he spoke, both laughed.

"Shall we go see your senior brothers?"

Qin Yun's eyes fluttered, filled with both anticipation and nervousness. He finally took a deep breath and said:

"Okay!"

The door of the Bright Martial Pavilion slowly opened.

Those outside all turned to look at once.