Chapter 26 The Book

The sleeping hall was silent. Ji Lianzhou’s mouth twitched as he watched Yu Xiao and Chu Xuyun whispering intimately. Finally, he couldn’t help but say, “I can hear you.”

Even this kind of plan could be thought of by Ah Xu. Is this really the Ah Xu he knew?

Chu Xuyun was startled and quickly lowered his voice, whispering to Yu Xiao, “You have to be careful. Lianzhou’s disciple is named Xiao Wei. He’s very skilled, so make sure Yanhe defeats him.”

Ji Lianzhou: “…I already said I can hear you.”

Why was Ah Xu talking so much today? Could it be true that married people have changed?

Yu Xiao’s expression was complicated, as if he wanted to say something but held it back. After a while, he whispered, “Don’t worry, even ten Xiao Wei wouldn’t be a match.”

“Do you two really think I don’t exist?”

Seeing Yu Xiao agree, Chu Xuyun became happy. He knew Yu Xiao would help him. This way, he could obtain the Yuanqing Sacred Water without going back himself.

Disguising was a simple technique, but concealing demonic energy was not, especially in a place like the sect competition, where experts gathered. Hiding Yu Xiao’s demonic energy would be difficult.

However, Chu Xuyun could do it. With his magical power restored, he only needed to pass a layer of his own spiritual energy onto Yu Xiao.

Besides, pretending to be him was easy. No need to engage in conversation, just instruct the disciples and make a brief appearance. The sect Master wouldn’t assign complicated tasks to Chu Xuyun.

Yu Xiao reluctantly reached out to stroke Chu Xuyun’s hair. Although he didn’t want to return to the Taiqing Sect, if it was Ah Xu’s wish, he couldn’t refuse.

Even if Ah Xu wanted the stars in the sky, he would have to find a way to get them.

“Ah Xu, do you really not want to return to the sect?” Ji Lianzhou couldn’t understand. “The sect Master already knows about you two. There’s no problem if you go back.”

Chu Xuyun shook his head meaningfully.

“Lianzhou still doesn’t understand the Sect Master. The Sect Master is just pretending not to be angry; I reckon the family rules are already prepared.”

With this in mind, he carefully instructed Yu Xiao, “If the Sect Master wants to hit you, run faster. His legs are not good, he won’t be able to catch you.”

Yu Xiao replied, “…I understand.”

Chu Xuyun knew the Sect Master was strict, but he didn’t realize it was to this extent. No wonder Ah Xuyun didn’t want to go back; he thought it was because Ah Xu wanted to stay by his side.

“Ah Xu, this absolutely won’t work. What if it gets exposed…” Ji Lenzhou wanted to advise further, but Chu Xuyun looked at him. Though he didn’t say anything, it felt like he had said everything.

“Are you really not going to help me?”

“My good brother?”

After a long while, Ji Lenzhou yielded under Chu Xuyun’s gaze. He took a deep breath, his face cold. “Fine, if it’s exposed, I won’t care if he lives or dies.”

Chu Xuyun finally relaxed, a faint smile appearing on his lips. Ji Lenzhou felt stunned for a moment; it had been a long time since he had seen Ah Xu so relaxed and cheerful.

He almost thought he had misjudged, but before he could look closer, a dark figure blocked his view.

“Have you seen enough?” Yu Xiao said coldly.

Ji Lenzhou remained silent for a moment, then turned away. “Let’s go.”

Perhaps Ah Xu was truly happy with Yu Xiao. In the past, he had always overlooked Ah Xuyun’s feelings.

As Ah Xu’s closest friend, Ji Lenzhou suddenly realized that sometimes he didn’t understand him as well as he thought.

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After disguising himself, Yu Xiao left wearing Chu Xuyun’s clothes. Both outwardly and inwardly, there was no flaw to be found. Before leaving, he instructed others to make medicine daily and cook big meals for Chu Xuyun.

Chu Xuyun nestled contentedly in bed, enjoying this honeymoon period.

He could continue lying around for many more days. Being sick was unexpectedly blissful; he almost wanted to fall ill more often.

However, the day after Yu Xiao left, Chu Xuyun’s illness miraculously healed.

Without Yu Xiao by his side, Chu Xuyun suddenly felt a bit lonely.

He used to be fine alone, but after being with Yu Xiao, he began to feel the loneliness.

When bored, he played chess with himself but soon gave up. Instead, he began flipping through Yu Xiao’s collection of books.

These weren’t just for show; from the handwriting and worn marks, Yu Xiao must often read these books.

Chu Xuyun thought that if Yu Xiao had studied hard since childhood, he might have become a top scholar.

Yu Xiao was very clever; many of his notes were insightful reflections on demonic cultivation techniques. Chu Xuyun couldn’t help but be fascinated.

Flipping through, he eventually found a strange book with no author listed and odd contents.

“I won’t go see him today, absolutely not.”

“Why does he always appear before me? I won’t look at him.”

“He really has no vision; that person hasn’t even mastered the Void spell. Useless fool. What’s the point of teaching him?”

“The clothes he changed into today are quite nice, not like before when he only wore deathly white. But he’d probably look better in blue; he has no taste.”

Chu Xuyun was puzzled as he read, comparing the handwriting to Yu Xiao’s. He realized they were written by the same person—Yu Xiao.

The paper was yellowed and aged, with many illegible markings. Chu Xuyun carefully read every word as if he had found a treasure, trying to guess when Yu Xiao had written these.

“He scowls every day. Who upset him this time? It must be that idiot; I’ve said before, keeping him around just makes trouble for oneself.”

“He was injured today, but didn’t even frown. Does it really not hurt?”

“He didn’t take the medicine I sent; I’ll never care for him again.”

“Maybe he just didn’t see it. He took the medicine I sent today, although he didn’t know it was from me. Next time, I’ll write my name on it.”

Chu Xuyun read with relish, lying in bed holding the book and nibbling on an apple, imagining Yu Xiao’s feelings at the time.

Who was the medicine for, that he cared so much? His Yu Xiao was truly kind.

“That person is bothering him again. Why not just kill him? He’s just an animal.”

Chu Xuyun: …

He didn’t dare read further. He quickly turned a few more pages.

“I can’t bear it anymore. From tomorrow on, I will never approach him again.”

Seeing this, Chu Xuyun couldn’t help but be curious. Who exactly was this “him” Yu Xiao wrote about?

Someone, Yu Xiao knew?

From Yu Xiao’s tone, it seemed like he didn’t particularly like “him,” but he wrote so much about “him.” Did he really not like him?

He flipped to the end but didn’t find a single word related to liking.

It must be someone he didn’t like, but they had to live under the same roof every day, so he wrote so many stories about him.

Chu Xuyun sighed regretfully. He had wanted to get to know Yu Xiao’s friends, but now it seemed impossible.

“What? The Lord’s good friend is here, but the Lord isn’t here!”

The voice of a demonic cultivator outside the hall reached Chu Xuyun’s ears at just the right moment.

Chu Xuyun’s eyes widened suddenly. He got up from the soft couch and neatly arranged Yu Xiao’s books.

It turned out that Yu Xiao really had good friends. Why didn’t Yu Xiao tell him before?

“He can get as angry as he wants, but if the Lord isn’t here, how can I summon him for you?”

After eavesdropping for a while, Chu Xuyun seemed to understand.

Yu Xiao’s good friend was angry, seemingly because Yu Xiao was getting married and hadn’t informed this friend.

Chu Xuyun thought it was understandable. After all, getting married was no small matter; you had to inform your parents and friends.

Yu Xiao must have been so busy preparing for his wedding in three days that he forgot to invite his friend.

Right, now he was Yu Xiao’s wife, and he could clear up this misunderstanding.

Suddenly, Chu Xuyun felt a hidden responsibility on his shoulders.

He straightened his clothes, and slowly pushed open the door, and the demon cultivators in front of him immediately knelt down when they saw him.

“We are guilty, of disturbing the Immortal Monarch.”

Chu Xuyun waved his hand and curiously looked behind them, but didn’t see that friend.

It had been a long time since he had spoken to anyone else. He carefully chose his words, “Since Yu Xiao is not here, I can help.”

The demon cultivator hesitated. The Lord had ordered before leaving that no one should disturb the Immortal Lord and should prevent any dragons, tanuki cats, or Li Yanhe from breaking in and taking the Immortal Lord away.

But now that the Xianjun offered to help, and the friend had been waiting in the main hall for a long time, getting angrier by the minute, what should they do?

“Don’t worry, Yu Xiao won’t blame you when he returns,” Chu Xuyun said confidently.

Seeing this, the demon cultivators held their life-saving talismans and immediately said courteously, “Then we will trouble the Immortal Lord.”

Guided by the demon cultivators, Chu Xuyun finally saw Yu Xiao’s rumored good friend.

Except he hadn’t expected that the other person was someone he knew.

“Chu Xuyun, have you taken Yu Xiao away? Are you satisfied?” The man’s face was extremely cold, sitting on the throne as if he were the master here.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuyun carefully searched his memory for the man’s appearance but couldn’t recall.

Seeing that he didn’t answer, the man felt greatly disdained and became even angrier. “Back then, I was the one who accompanied Yu Xiao. Without my assistance, how could Yu Xiao have become the Demon Sovereign so quickly? How dare you surpass me?”

Chu Xuyun was taken aback for a moment and still couldn’t remember who the man was.

Who exactly was he?

Why did his tone sound familiar, but he couldn’t match it to a face?

One after another, being ignored by Chu Xuyun, the man couldn’t bear it any longer and looked as if he wanted to strangle him. “You haven’t forgotten about me, have you? Back then, in Feng’an City, when you were purging demons, I was the lord of all the demon cultivators in Feng’an City. How dare you forget my title?”

With that said, Chu Xuyun seemed to have a faint impression.

There was a time when demons were rampant in Feng’an City. He had been sent by the Lord to purge them. The leader of the demon cultivators was powerful and even survived a sword strike from him.

“I remember now. You’re… someone who runs very fast.”

The man: ?