My Senior Brother Is Too Steady
Chapter 10: His Emphatic Apology

“I exceeded the previous limit. Senior Brother, please be generous. ”

Li Changshou's expression remained grim as he sat in front of the wine gourd. He watched Youqin Xuanya as he cupped his hands and lowered his head. In his heart, he was eager to curse her. However, he had no choice but to say that it did not matter.

Li Changshou felt that the gazes of others were no longer filled with satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Instead, they were filled with pity and sympathy.

“Changshou,” Jiu Jiu coughed. He said in a sincere tone, “This must be a mental demon. Perhaps it was the result of being confined to that mountain, cultivating with your master. ”

“Senior Brother Changshou.” Yuan Qing floated to Li Changshou's side, holding a bottle of pills. He said in a low voice, “This is a pill to clear your heart and focus your mind. Maybe they will help Senior Brother's condition. ”

“Thank you, I appreciate it.”

Li Changshou smiled awkwardly. Yuan Qing seemed to understand something at once. Deftly, he changed the subject.

Li Changshou took this opportunity to observe everyone's reaction.

Yuwen Ling remained unaffected by the entire failure. He sat quietly in a corner with his eyes closed, fully focused on his own meditation.

Liu Yan’er looked at Li Changshou with pity in his eyes, while Wang Qi looked at him sadly.

He might be thinking, this Senior Sister (or Young Brother) has average cultivation potential, and even has to deal with such mental demons. Finding a Dao companion in the future would probably be considered a luxury for him. The journey of his cultivation will be difficult.’

Finding a Dao companion to cultivate together was a frequent thing seen within the Immortal Du Sect.

After Yuan Qing finished talking about random things, he walked to the back of the wine gourd. Wang Qi then stepped up to chat with Li Changshou.

Li Changshou maintained a refined smile the entire time, without saying much in response.

Apart from Yuan Qing, the other disciples of his generation, whose minds were entirely fixed on cultivation, were considered old, but their thinking was very naive.

Thas right. Some of the students of this generation are the best. Most of their time was spent cultivating and practicing. They have little chance to socialize.

This small failure quickly ended.

Moments later, peace was restored in the wine gourd. Everyone went back to cultivating and meditating, while Li Changshou picked up a piece of bamboo and started reading it again. His mood was not affected in the least.

Immortal Jiu Jiu hugged his arm and sat cross-legged, right in front of the wine gourd. At that moment, he was deep in thought. He was thinking about how to help Li Changshou face his mental demons and continue cultivating happily.

‘Do I have to use female beauty? I have to cure the sick with poison?’

Immortal Jiu looked at himself, as a sly grin spread across his face.

Li Changshou doesn't mind the new addition on his ‘character’ settings.

Although she was only doing this to avoid Aunt-Master Jiu discovering her true cultivation level and potential, she had to keep this little detail in mind for the rest of the journey.

After all, remaining careful would not be difficult for Li Changshou.

“Sister Changshou,” a voice calls from behind him. Li Changshou turned to look at Youqin Xuanya looking at him with an apologetic gaze.

Li Changshou really wanted to say, “Please be as aloof and proud as the Ice Mountain Beauty should be.” However, he had no choice but to smile a little and wave his hand, gesturing for her to say nothing more. Then, he turned around and continued reading.

Youqin Eightua pursed his lips, an apologetic expression not leaving his face.

With his spiritual awareness, Li Changshou caught a slight frown on Yuan Qing's face, even as he closed his eyes.

…

After two days, they slowly passed through the Eastern Continent, which had a large land area, few people, and many immortal sects.

Along the way, the huge wine gourd flew among the clouds. Day and night, he did not rest. Eventually, they managed to reach the northwestern region of the Eastern Continent.

Li Changshou did not process the entire trip. Instead, he focused all his attention on the small area around him. He could even see figures flying in the sky from time to time.

It was a good thing that they did not meet any obstacles along the way.

Jiu Jiu stretched her body as the huge wine gourd slowed down and flew down, towards the towering mountains and the rugged mountains below.

Immortal Jiu yawned, and then shouted at the people behind him, “Be careful! We will enter the boundaries of the continent.

“All of you, listen up!

“North Venice is not a good place. You came here to practice! Do not risk your life to obtain any treasures or herbs.

“I will take you to the entry point to the Northern Continent after this. Remember this place. If you want to come to the Northern Continent alone in the future, don't try to barge in blindly.

Five disciples stood up at once, cupped their hands and bowed to Immortal Jiu. Together, they said, “Ya, Aunt Master, we understand.”

Jiu Jiu nodded, satisfied.

Liu Yan’er asked softly, “Bibi-Master, isn't the Northern Continent one of the four continents? Why is there an entry point? Could it be that the Miasma Qi here has formed a natural array?

Jiu Jiu pursed her lips and said indifferently, “Who among you knows? Explain to him.”

Yuan Qing, who was standing at the back, smiled and said, “For cultivators at the Void Return realm, who already have knowledge of the Heavenly Cycle, Miasma Qi in the Northern Continent is not difficult to resist.

“The most troublesome thing here are the poisonous insects and plants born from Miasma Qi, as well as the ferocious and poisonous beasts around him. They are very difficult to deal with.”

Jiu Jiu rolled her eyes and reprimanded Yuan Qing. “He asked why there was an entry point. What are you talking about?”

Yuan Qing smiled awkwardly, and could only cupped his hands together.

Yuwen Ling said in a low voice, “Because of the devil.”

“It's true, it's because of the devil. Cool general knows his stuff. ”

Jiu Jiu looked down and directed the large wine gourd towards a valley in the mountainous area. With a serious expression, he said, “Humans have gathered in the Southern Continent, leaving the Northern Continent for the mage race.

“In ancient times, some Saints cut off four legs of the Black Connate Turtle to prop up the collapsed sky. It formed a heavenly pillar.

“Black Peny feels very upset and frustrated. Hence, he used his large body and boundless skills to transform into the Miasma Qi of the Northern Continent, which cannot be dissipated to this day. Look towards the northwestern region. It's not a rain cloud.”

Several disciples turned to the northwestern region at the same time. At that moment, they were already very close to the top of the mountain. It was the perfect place from where they could see the billowing gray clouds covering the sky.

The clouds looked formless and broad.

Jiu Jiu spoke again. “Miasma Qi has given birth to many poisonous insects and plants so ordinary living things cannot get close to them. Lately, this place has also become a breeding ground for many strange flowers and fruits. There were many types of ferocious and poisonous beasts there. Even the Heavenly Deities who came here did not dare to go too far into the continent.

“After the Great Witch-Devil War, the remains of the witch race are released here. They went to the northern tip of the Northern Continent. There, ice and snow, and consequently fewer insects and demons. They are trying hard to survive, but it is said that they are on the brink of extinction. Very unfortunate.

“Devil, who harbored a deep hatred towards the mage race, as well as the demons that had been cast out by human cultivators, have all gathered in the Northern Continent as well.

“As time goes by, this narrow region, which extends for about tens of thousands of kilometers from east to west, becomes the most important living space for the devil.”

At that moment, Jiu Jiu observed the facial expressions of the disciples and discovered that other than Li Changshou, everyone looked extremely nervous.

The effect is not bad. He could try harder.

Jiu Jiu clicked her tongue, smiled, and continued in a low voice, “Look at the mountains around you. There were many big and old demons hidden there. Some of them had frightening skills, and they liked to eat human cultivators for dessert. ”

The disciples looked even more surprised, but Li Changshou nodded calmly, looking down.

Jiu Jiu finally lost interest. He pointed down the wine gourd and said expressionlessly, “The city below us is the entry point to the Northern Continent that the experts of our human race have worked so hard to establish. It is said that the demons have stopped fighting in these thousands of years as well. I don't know when they'll start all over again.

“When we enter the city, I will take you to buy Miasma Repellent Amulets and Detoxification Pills.

“We also have this in our sect, but due to some rotten rules set by someone I don't know, I must allow you to experience the life of a self-sufficient cultivator. I've got to teach you how to trade.

“Remember, you cannot randomly fly into the sky of this city. There were various high-level cultivators standing guard here. They had to be careful of other cultivators. We will land on a hillside in the southeast region, and walk not far from there.”

The five disciples cupped their hands and received orders, recalling Immortal Jiu Jiu's words in their minds.

The city is located in a valley. On both sides of the valley there are steep cliffs and steep rock surfaces. The caves have been carved into the cliffs and the surface of this rock. There are also paths and stairs.

Different types of structures meet the valley. From far away it looks very messy.

There was a magnificent and bright palace as well as a tall and majestic pagoda. However, there are more structures made of wood and earth. There are no orders to the whole city. One could only see a narrow path that they could barely cross.

Of course, most cultivators could fly in the sky. There is no need for them to walk.

One could say that many cultivators came to the Northern Continent. Many people pass through this place. Thus, many cultivators would set up stalls on top of their wooden buildings or land. One could find various potions and treasures produced in the Northern Continent in these stalls.

These herbs and treasures are mostly marked ‘toxic’.

Jiu Jiu was familiar with the area. He summoned white clouds and led the five disciples and Yuwen Ling halfway across the city. He compared the various stalls, left and right, before finally asking them to take out their spirit stones to buy pills and talismans at a cheap price.

‘Eh? Why is this brat not moving?’

Jiu Jiu looked at Li Changshou, who remained behind her with her hands clasped behind her back. His heart dropped a little. Instantly, he picked up the wallet and threw it over his shoulder, right into Li Changshou's hands.

A wallet like this is considered a simple storage of Dharma treasures. Usually, they were used to store a certain amount of spirit stones.

Jiu Jiu spat, “I know that your Master won't give you much. I just don't understand why he wants to guard that little mountain.

“Pil Detoxification and Miasma Repellent Amulet required. Go and buy some. A man should not linger!”

Li Changshou was stunned. He looked at the Auntie-Master in front of him, who did not like to dress up, and could not help but smile warmly.

Only her Master and Young Sister had ever seen such a smile on her face.

He was just about to explain that he had already prepared everything he needed. However, before he could speak, a slender hand stretched out beside him. The hand held a stack of yellow paper talismans, and two bottles of plump ceramics.

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It was a young girl wearing a flaming red skirt, with a huge sword hanging on her back.

Youqin Xuan turned to look elsewhere, trying her hardest to remain calm as she said, “Consider that as an apology to Senior Brother. Before this..”

As he spoke, his fingers twitched. Skillfully, he carried the pills and talismans directly into Li Changshou's hands. Then, he turned around and acted like nothing had happened, as he observed the stall next door.

Li Changshou's interest was piqued. He cupped his hands to his back but said nothing more.

‘This Ice Mountain really does not live up to its name.’