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Chapter 419

Chapter 419: Educating Si Wuya

The system’s notification proved Lu Zhou right . He was not in a hurry to merge the Heavenly Writing Scrolls . Instead, he looked at the tuckahoe pies at the side .

Zhao Yue smiled . “It seems like these are sent by Sixth Junior Sister . ”

Tuckahoe pies were one of the desserts Ye Tianxin was most skilled at making . When Ye Tianxin was still on the mountain, she frequently made them for her master . Also, it was thanks to this that Ye Tianxin obtained the Amorous Hoop that she wanted ahead of time .

Lu Zhou was surprised that Ye Tianxian still remembered this . Alas, the current Ji Tiandao was no longer the Ji Tiandao of old . He did not like tuckahoe pies . Hence, he waved his hand and said, “Share it among yourselves . ”

Zhao Yue said in confusion, “Huh? But Sixth Junior Sister made them for you . I dare not accept it . ”

“I have no appetite . ” Lu Zhou blurted out the first excuse that came to his mind .

When Zhao Yue heard this, she bowed and said, “Thank you, master . ” However, inwardly, she was worried . ‘Master’s losing his appetite… It’s said that this often happens in old age . Is master’s great limit truly near?’

Aside from cultivating, Zhao Yue would also keep up with the news in the outside world . It was only natural for her to worry, what with all the rumors being circulated . She was not the only one who was worried about Lu Zhou . The other disciples and the Old Age Pavilion had often discussed their plan should the Noble Path come knocking .

Zhao Yue took the tuckahoe pies and said, “There’s a letter as well . ”

“I see . ” Lu Zhou glanced at the letter inside the parcel .

Zhao Yue dared not stay for a moment longer . She left the room respectfully .

Lu Zhou picked up the letter, opened it, and scanned through it . It read, “Dear Master, your disciple, Ye Tianxin, delivered these items to the Evil Sky Pavilion as requested by Second Senior Brother . Second Senior Brother is afflicted by a curse and has severed his Golden Lotus . He’s now trapped inside the Melilot Graveyard and is recuperating there while sprouting his leaves again . Second Senior Brother wants to tell you that everything’s fine . Regards, the unfilial rascal, Ye Tianxin . ”

After reading the letter, Lu Zhou frowned . Primal Qi surged in his hand, and he burned the letter into ashes .

‘So, severing one’s Golden Lotus and surviving is possible?’

Lu Zhou sat down slowly . He remembered the rumors he heard before this . He shook his head and mumbled to himself, “Stubborn . ” His unyielding attitude was reminiscent of a young Yu Shangrong . He would always solve and carry the problem he encountered on his own .

At the moment, the Noble Path was forming an alliance to attack Golden Court Mountain . Lu Zhou initially wanted to summon the Old Age Pavilion to discuss the matter of severing Golden Lotuses . Then, he thought it would only be detrimental to the Evil Sky Pavilion if word of it got out . Besides, the success cases were too few and could hardly serve as references . Since the theory was already widespread, all he had to do was wait for the results .

At this moment, Zhu Honggong appeared outside the pavilion . He bowed and said, “Greetings, master!”

“Come in . ” Lu Zhou stood with his hands on his back and walked to the window before looking out .

Zhu Honggong opened the doors and entered . He bowed again as he said, “Master, I have good news . ”

“Let’s hear it . ”

“I’ve learned much about the memory crystal from Seventh Senior Brother . ” Based on Zhu Honggong’s current expression, he was clearly waiting to be praised .

Lu Zhou turned to look at Zhu Honggong and said again, “Let’s hear it . ”

Zhu Honggong relied on Si Wuya the most when he was on Tigerridge Mountain . Si Wuya had secretly helped Zhu Honggong on more than one occasion as well . The two of them were closer than most . It was normal for Zhu Honggong to be able to glean information from him .

“He said that he has no idea about the whereabouts of the crystal . It might be in Rongxi or Rongbei . He has no way of knowing since you were the one who sealed it,” Zhu Honggong said .

Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded . “Continue . ”

“He said that there are many things that aren’t what we think them to be . He’s not afraid of being misunderstood or carrying the blame since he’s used to it,” Zhu Honggong said, “Master, why do I have the feeling that Seventh Senior Brother is treating us all like fools?”

With his hands behind his back, Lu Zhou said, “He thinks too highly of himself . ”

“That’s right . He acts as if he’s the smartest man in the world and everyone else is stupid,” Zhu Honggong said .

Lu Zhou turned around and stared at Zhu Honggong before he said, “Gossiping behind another person’s back . Go out and receive your punishment . ” He had to educate Old Eighth since Old Eighth had this two-faced behavior .

When Zhu Honggong heard this, he instantly shuddered . He initially wanted to ask for forgiveness, but when he remembered what his Fourth Senior Brother told him, he hastily said, “I’ve made a mistake . ”

“Ding! Punished Zhu Honggong . Reward: 200 merit points . ”

…

In the afternoon, Lu Zhou appeared in the Cave of Reflection .

There was a small crowd gathered outside the cave . The three elders of the Old Age Pavilion and his disciples were there as well .

Pan Litian stood up and cupped his fists at Si Wuya as he said, “I’ve lost this match… My chess skills have always been lacking . ”

“Thank you for letting me win . ” Si Wuya’s expression remained unchanged . “The matters of the world are like a game of chess . There are times where life experience doesn’t translate into superior chess skills . ”

“I’m enlightened . ”

The female disciples around were filled with awe .

“Mister Seventh, you’re truly intelligent . You’re skilled in music, chess, writing, and drawing . Elder Hua has lost, Elder Leng has lost, even Elder Pan has lost . ”

“The game of chess is over . What’s the next match going to be? I want to continue watching . ”

“…” As he listened to the female cultivators’ discussion, Si Wuya shook his head and said, “There’s no need . ”

The others regarded Si Wuya in confusion .

Si Wuya said with a calm expression, “Having an intense match with a competent opponent is something to be excited about . Forgive me for being blunt… but our exchanges have been slightly boring . ”

The others were embarrassed . If they had won even a single match against Si Wuya, they could have refuted his words . However, he had won from morning until now . The others were thoroughly defeated .

The victor would always be in the right . No matter what the loser said, it would only sound like excuses .

Just when Si Wuya was about to return to the Cave of Reflection, Lu Zhou’s voice reached his ears . “Feeling satisfied with yourself?”

The others turned around immediately in the direction of his voice .

“Greetings, Pavilion Master!”

“Greetings, master!”

Lu Zhou walked with his hands on his back .

The crowd parted for him .

Si Wuya did not expect his master to suddenly show up . He humbled his attitude at once . The look of pride on his face faded away as he bowed and said, “Master . ”

Lu Zhou walked toward Si Wuya and stood before him . He stared at Si Wuya . “Do you think that you’re very smart just because you’ve won against them?”

“I dare not!”

Lu Zhou glanced at the items around him . There was a mind game that resembled Huarong Road, a die that would normally be seen on a gambling table, and a set of Go . How could the people of the Evil Sky Pavilion win against Si Wuya in these games?

When Lu Zhou recruited him, Si Wuya was already a regular at various gambling dens . When he was ten, he was a prodigy whom the gambling dens respected and feared .

Lu Zhou kept his eyes on Si Wuya .

Si Wuya’s pride was different from Yu Shangrong’s . Yu Shangrong’s pride originated from his bones . It was born out of confidence in and respect for his own sword skills . On the other hand, Si Wuya’s pride was not only built upon a sense of self-acclaimed superiority, but it was also built upon tearing others down . This disciple had to be educated and disciplined .

Lu Zhou looked at Si Wuya and said, “You’re adept in solving riddles . I just so happen to have a few that I’d like to consult you about . ”

When he heard the word ‘consult’, Si Wuya fell to his knees in a haste . “I’ve made a mistake!”