Walking by the Abyss on Thin Ice

Chapter 172 – Teacher and disciple

"The emperor is so cunning?"

Su Yun was stunned and shook his head, saying, "Di Ping couldn't have spurted blood. His cultivation should far exceed mine. If his cultivation is far superior, then his physical body should also be far superior to mine. How could he spurt blood?"

Ying Ying flew up and landed on the big yellow bell. As the bell rotated, she came to the outside world and fluttered her paper wings, saying, "Now lift your right arm."

Su Yun was about to lift his right arm, but suddenly it became extremely sore.

He couldn't help but be stunned. His right arm felt like it had used the Immortal Sword to slay the Demon Dragon dozens of times, and the strong blood flow caused his right arm to be unable to bear it!

"However, I used my spiritual form to perform the Immortal Sword to slay the Demon Dragon in the Tian Dao Academy. I have never personally performed this move. How could this happen..."

Ying Ying, the book monster, said, "Your spiritual form is your spirit. When your spirit operates, the qi and blood in your body also operate. Your body is strong enough to withstand your own blood flow, but Di Ping's body cannot withstand his own blood flow."

She shook her head and said, "He can seal the realm of the spiritual form and close the Li Yuan. However, he cannot seal the realm of the physical body. When he fights against you, as long as he uses his immortal techniques, his physical body cannot bear it. The more he uses his immortal techniques, the greater the burden on his body."

Su Yun frowned and said, "In other words, I didn't lose to Di Ping?"

Ying Ying nodded and said, "He lacks the Chao Tian Que and has not reached the realm of a true immortal body. Of course, he cannot compare to you. He lost..."

Su Yun shook his head calmly and said, "I didn't defeat him. He just lost to himself."

Ying Ying was stunned.

Su Yun said calmly, "Di Ping is very strong. At the same realm, I still cannot beat him for the time being. Although his physical body cannot hold on, I lost to him in my mentality and techniques. I took the initiative to admit defeat, so I lost."

He smiled and came to the terrace of the Shanshui Residence, leaning on the railing and saying leisurely, "Moreover, after experiencing this battle, I realized my shortcomings. Although I can perform one or two divine techniques very well, I have not undergone systematic learning and lack various knowledge. There are also imperfections in my mentality. When I feel that I have reached a perfect state, I will challenge him again!"

Ying Ying breathed a sigh of relief, flew past him, and flew into the flower garden outside the terrace, laughing, "If you can think like this, then I can rest assured. I was worried that you would give up because of this failure."

Spring had arrived, and some flowers in the garden had already bloomed. At this time, there were no bees or butterflies, only this little girl who was as tall as a book flapping her wings, approaching the flowers with closed eyes and sniffing the fragrance.Su Yun's heart was calm, and he smiled, "I've fallen down many more times than you can imagine. I've never been discouraged because of it."

Ying Ying lifted her head from the flower and felt his strong inner strength.

She didn't know about Su Yun's childhood experiences, but she knew that this young man was many times stronger than his appearance. That was the strong inner strength he gained from countless struggles!

Tianfang Tower Immortal Residence.

Last time, all the glass curtains in the Immortal Residence were shattered. Qiu Shuijing spent money to buy a batch of glass curtains from Ye's Glass Factory, and some spiritualists were installing them. Qiu Shuijing sat quietly in the study, waiting.

His face was calm, without any waves, as if his inner heart was also calm.

It has been two days since Su Yun challenged Di Ping.

During these two days, he appeared as usual, behaved as usual, ate and slept as usual, and he did not go to see Su Yun or inquire about the result of Su Yun's challenge to Di Ping. It was as if he didn't care about anything.

Even when Ye Luo came to see him in a hurry, trying to bring up the result of the battle, he politely refused and said that he didn't care.

At this time, a maid came to report, "Master, a group of people outside claimed to be from the East Capital and asked to see you."

Qiu Shuijing smiled and said, "Please let the guests in."

The maid left the study with a small, quick step.

Qiu Shuijing poured himself tea and put down the teapot. The handle of the teapot silently turned into powder.

He was unaware and drank the tea in one gulp. When he put down the teacup, the teacup collapsed into the tiniest dust without a sound.

Qiu Shuijing stood up and walked out, leaving footprints under his feet, with wood chips shattered by his breath in the footprints.

Although he remained calm and without any waves on his face, his breath was difficult to calm down for a while!

When a sound of an old laughter came from outside, Qiu Shuijing's heart suddenly became as calm as a harbor with fine ripples. Although there were fluctuations, they were not affected by the external wind and waves.

"Lord Shuijing, we parted in a hurry in the East Capital years ago. Today, after a year, we meet again!"

Lu Hao, the head of the Imperial Household Department, led a group of guards and walked quickly. Lu Hao took the lead and greeted Qiu Shuijing with open arms, laughing loudly, "It was me who sent Lord Shuijing off with wine at the ten-mile-long pavilion, seeing him off from the East Capital to retire in his hometown. I didn't expect that after only one year, Lord Shuijing would return to the East Capital!"Qiu Shuijing's face was indifferent. He raised his hand to stop Su Yun from approaching and said, "Back then, Lord Lu slandered me in front of the emperor, took away my position as the Tai Chang, and drove me out of Dongdu. On the day Lord Lu bid farewell, I told him that I would personally take back what I had lost!"

Lu Hao smiled and took out the imperial decree from Di Ping, saying, "And now, Lord Shuijing has already taken it back. I set off from Dongdu five days ago, riding the Candle Dragon Carriage all the way to Shuofang. I brought two imperial decrees, which were written by His Majesty five days ago. Lord Shuijing, being wise, should know the contents of these two decrees, right?"

Qiu Shuijing smiled and said, "One is to order me to return to Dongdu and promise me various benefits to continue as the Tai Chang."

Lu Hao smiled and said, "Correct. This decree is for Su Yun, the immortal cultivator, to use his skills to confront His Majesty. Regardless of whether Su Yun wins or loses, as long as he can continuously use his skills several times, His Majesty will order me to give this decree to Lord Shuijing."

Qiu Shuijing said, "If Su Yun cannot use his skills or his body cannot withstand the impact of the skills, proving that he does not have immortal skills, then the other decree is to execute me directly. Isn't that right, Lord Lu?"

Lu Hao held up the imperial decree and said with a smile, "Lord Shuijing is prescient, and I am not as good as you. As the loser of this round, I will not read the decree. Please read it yourself, Lord Shuijing."

Qiu Shuijing picked up the decree, glanced at it and threw it into his spiritual realm, saying, "What are you looking at? I already know what the emperor wants to say, no need to read it again. Lord Lu, have you been dismissed?"

Lu Hao bowed his head and smiled, "I have been dismissed, as expected by Lord Shuijing. Last year at this time, I defeated you and drove you out of Dongdu. This time, I don't need Lord Shuijing to take action. I surrender! Are you satisfied, Lord Shuijing?"

Qiu Shuijing looked at him deeply and suddenly called out, "Shao Ying, prepare the luggage. We are going back to Dongdu."

The maid answered and went to pack the luggage.

"Is this the immortal's residence where Lord Shuijing lives? It really looks like a place where immortals live."

Lu Hao looked around and praised repeatedly, saying, "After being dismissed, I have nowhere to go. Why not learn from Lord Shuijing and live here?"

Soon, the maid Shao Ying came to Qiu Shuijing with a small luggage on her back and smiled, "Master, it's ready."

Lu Hao glanced at the maid in red and said with a smile, "Why hasn't Lord Shuijing married Shao Ying yet? Shao Ying has been following you for more than ten years, right? You should give her a status.""What's that got to do with you?"

Qiu Shuijing snorted and left.

Lu Hao laughed and bowed, "Farewell, Lord Shuijing! If Lord Shuijing marries Miss Shao Ying, remember to inform me, and I will offer a great gift!"

Qiu Shuijing and his maid Shao Ying arrived outside the Immortal's Residence and intercepted a mountain carriage, riding it to the post station in Shuofang City.

Shao Ying sat opposite Qiu Shuijing, watching the middle-aged man with a calm expression gazing out the window, as if he could see through his heart. She said, "My lord is worried about Shuofang."

Qiu Shuijing withdrew his gaze and shook his head. "There is nothing in Shuofang that I am attached to. Shuofang was just a battlefield where I played games with the stubborn forces of the court. The war has ended, and the soldiers will not miss the battlefield."

Shao Ying smiled and said, "I know my lord is not at ease with Shuofang, mainly because of the people here."

Qiu Shuijing shook his head again. "You're wrong. I have no reason to stay here. My goal has been achieved. The seven major families rebelled, and although it seemed grand, they could never succeed in the capital. Emperor Ping was able to ascend the throne and become emperor because of the support of the major families across the country. The major families maintain Emperor Ping, which is to maintain their own interests. The seven major families rebelled, wanting to redistribute their interests. Which other family would agree? Therefore, they are bound to fail."

Shao Ying fell silent.

Qiu Shuijing continued, "What I want to do is something bigger than the rebellion of the seven major families. It is something that will change the fate of this country. I cannot be hindered by Shuofang. I have finally obtained this opportunity, and I must return to the capital to achieve my ambition!"

Shao Ying softly said, "No matter what decision my lord makes, Shao Ying supports my lord."

The light in Qiu Shuijing's eyes dimmed, and he whispered, "You are still young and don't need to follow this old man. I am already halfway to the grave, and what I am going to do now is even more dangerous than the rebellion of the seven major families. If I fail, I will be ruined, without a burial place. I have prepared some money for you this year..."

Shao Ying smiled.

Qiu Shuijing sighed when he saw her smile and stopped persuading her.

At the post station in Shuofang City, Shao Ying went to buy tickets while Qiu Shuijing waited quietly. At this moment, a voice came from behind him, "Is the teacher leaving Shuofang?"

Qiu Shuijing's body trembled slightly, and he slowly turned around. Su Yun stood in front of him, looking at him with pure eyes.

Qiu Shuijing nodded, his voice calm as he said, "The emperor has ordered me to return to the capital. You did a good job. Without you fighting the emperor, I wouldn't be able to return to the capital so soon.""As long as I can fulfill my teacher's wishes and ambitions, I will do my best to fight against Di Ping and help my teacher."

Su Yun pursed his lips and his voice was a little hoarse. "But what about Shuofang? What will happen to Shuofang after you leave?"

Qiu Shuijing said, "The seven major families cannot accomplish great things. If they rebel, they will inevitably be surrounded and suppressed by the princes..."

"I'm asking you what will happen to Shuofang, not whether the seven major families can succeed!"

Su Yun raised his voice. "What about the people of Shuofang? What about the scholars of Shuofang? What about Lao Piao, the Marquis of Shuofang, and Xue Shengren?"

The maid Shao Ying walked over and stopped when she saw this scene. She did not approach.

Qiu Shuijing said indifferently, "The strength of Lao Piao, the Marquis of Shuofang, and the others is enough to protect themselves. Before asking what they will do, you should ask yourself what you will do. You have no connection to this city, don't forget that you come from Tian Shi Yuan and have no relationship with this place!"

Su Yun's body stiffened.

Qiu Shuijing said, "You are my disciple, and I promised to let you become the ambassador to Shuofang. Come back with me to the capital, and I will report this to the emperor. When the turmoil in Shuofang ends, you will come as the ambassador for disaster relief. This way, you will also have an official position in the court. You and I can work together to reform the government..."

"No need, teacher, no need..."

Su Yun murmured, "Since I set foot in this city, I have been the ambassador to Shuofang. I cannot let down the people here. Teacher, I won't send you off. Goodbye."

Qiu Shuijing looked at him with a complicated gaze, waved his hand and turned around. "Goodbye. Shao Ying, let's go."

The maid Shao Ying looked at Su Yun and followed Qiu Shuijing's footsteps. The two of them boarded the Chulong carriage.

The heavy and melodious dragon chant sounded, and the Chulong rushed forward, carrying Qiu Shuijing and Shao Ying away from the post station.

Qiu Shuijing looked back and saw that Shuofang City was getting farther and farther away.

Tian Fang Tower, Immortal's Residence.

Lu Hao, the Tai Chang of the Lu family, looked at the scenery of Shuofang City with his hands behind his back. Suddenly, a voice came from behind him. "Qiu Shuijing has finally left."

"Yes." Lu Hao, the Tai Chang, turned around and smiled at the person.

Tong Qingyun, Wen Zhengqing, Wu Yuandou, and Lu Zhongliu and others did not know when they had arrived at this Immortal's Residence. The old immortal of the Lu family, Lu Zhongliu, hurriedly walked up and knelt down with a thud, kowtowing. "Child pays respects to the old immortal!"

Lu Tai Chang laughed heartily and lifted his arms. "Good child, get up!"

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