JSCMU-Chapter 114: Very Good, Very Decisive

Yun Jin munched on pills like they were snacks while asking Gu Jinghong, “Why are you spacing out? If you’ve got something to say, say it quickly. Once you’re done, get back to work.”

Gu Jinghong forced himself to tear his gaze away from the glistening, translucent pills and said, “Master, not only was Ye Cheng not punished, the Sect Master even gifted him a defensive jade pendant.”

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow. “There’s definitely something wrong with that jade pendant.”

Even if she was killed, she wouldn’t believe that Zhao Wuji could be that generous.

When Ye Cheng voluntarily surrendered, she clearly saw a flash of murderous intent in Zhao Wuji’s eyes!

Knowing Zhao Wuji’s temperament, sparing Ye Cheng was already surprising enough. Why would he go so far as to reward him?

That jade pendant definitely had something fishy with it.

Gu Jinghong, who understood his former master well, nodded. “I also thought the same. Ye Cheng is someone wholly absorbed in botany cultivation, he’s clueless about human relations. If we could bring him over to your side and nurture him a bit, he might actually be of help.”

Yun Jin gave Gu Jinghong a strange look. “You’ve considered things quite thoroughly.”

A flicker of delight flashed in Gu Jinghong’s eyes. “As long as I can be of help to you, Master.”

This was the first time Yun Jin had ever praised him, and Gu Jinghong was a little overjoyed.

But after a moment, his mood dropped again. His first praise from his master was for another man?

And it was a man he personally recommended?

Gu Jinghong pressed his lips together, suddenly feeling like he’d shot himself in the foot.

However, Yun Jin didn’t have time to concern herself with Gu Jinghong’s inner turmoil. After thinking for a moment, she said, “This Ye Cheng is a rare and pure-hearted individual. If we can save him, then it’s worth trying.”

That jade pendant definitely had something wrong with it, but she needed to inspect it personally to know exactly what.

She didn’t even need to speak to Ye Cheng directly. As long as she got close enough for the simplification system to scan it, that would be enough.

Then the truth behind the jade pendant would be revealed.

“I’ll go with you tomorrow,” Yun Jin said.

Gu Jinghong lowered his eyes. “Yes.”

“All right then. For now, take Gun Gun and go train him,” Yun Jin instructed.

As soon as Gun Gun heard the word “training,” it leapt into the air and landed on Gu Jinghong’s shoulder.

Gu Jinghong clearly felt a heavy weight press down. He couldn’t help but glance at Gun Gun.

This Iron-Eating Beast was progressing fast.

When it first arrived, it was only in Qi Refining Stage, and now it was just one step away from Foundation Establishment.

Gun Gun looked at Gu Jinghong with a slightly smug expression.

It wasn’t about to admit that its cultivation shot up thanks to the pills Master fed it.

This human might be somewhat favored by Master right now, but only just a little.

Unlike itself, Lord Gun Gun, who was Master’s dearest little treasure.

No one could steal its place of affection!

Gu Jinghong was about to take the Iron-Eating Beast out for training.

Zhou Dai’s voice rang out, “Is Junior Sister Yun here? May we have a chat?”

Yun Jin couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. She looked at Gu Jinghong and said, “These two must be here for you. Go let them in.”

Gu Jinghong lowered his gaze, his expression calm like still water, “Yes.”

Among Zhao Wuji’s disciples, he was always closest with the brothers Zhou Li and Zhou Dai. Their eldest senior brother, Ruan Jun, was being groomed as the next sect master. He only needed to stay within the sect, and a large amount of resources would naturally flow to him.

As for him, Zhou Li, and Zhou Dai, although their lives were better than the personal disciples of other peaks, it was only slightly so. They still had to take on all sorts of sect missions to earn contribution points.

There was also a fifth junior brother. The fifth junior brother was frail since childhood, and Zhao Wuji doted on him greatly. To heal him, he was sent to the sacred healing ground of White Jade Mountain. There was a hot spring lake within the mountain, known for its healing properties. The fifth junior brother had stayed there ever since to recover.

Because of their similar situations, he had always gotten along best with Zhou Li and Zhou Dai.

Unfortunately.

The bond of master and servant outweighs that of fellow disciples. Now that he became his master’s servant, there was nothing left to say to Zhou Li and Zhou Dai.

Gu Jinghong silently opened the door, then stood off to the side.

“Second Senior Brother.” Zhou Li’s heart lifted with joy when he saw Gu Jinghong.

He was just about to speak, but when he met Gu Jinghong’s overly indifferent expression, his lips parted but nothing came out.

“Master has allowed you inside,” Gu Jinghong said calmly.

He called her “master” so calmly.

Zhou Li’s heart ached. He shouted angrily, “Second Senior Brother, you were once such a proud man, how can you be someone’s servant? Just wait, I’ll go talk to Junior Sister Yun…”

“Junior Brother Zhou, please watch your words,” Gu Jinghong said coldly. “Since I am already Master’s servant, I shall remain so for life. This cannot be changed.”

Zhou Li froze.

His simple mind couldn’t comprehend why anyone would willingly become another’s servant.

Moreover, this Junior Sister Yun was only at Foundation Establishment Stage. His senior brother’s cultivation was far above hers!

No matter how you looked at it, there was no way this was done voluntarily.

Zhou Dai spoke gently, “Second Senior Brother, we truly came to seek an audience with Junior Sister Yun. Senior Brother need not be concerned.”

Only then did Gu Jinghong snort softly and lower his eyes, standing aside.

Zhou Dai pulled Zhou Li in.

Yun Jin glanced at the two and said blandly, “Gu Jinghong, guests are here.”

“Yes,” Gu Jinghong replied, then skillfully went to pour water and prepare tea.

Zhou Li watched his once proud senior brother doing work fit for servants, and couldn’t help but feel a chill down his spine.

When Gu Jinghong served the tea, Zhou Li hurried to take it, not even daring to drink.

This was tea personally brewed by Second Senior Brother!

Wouldn’t drinking it shorten his lifespan?

Zhou Dai, however, smiled and took a sip, then praised, “Second Senior Brother brews an excellent cup of tea.”

Gu Jinghong smiled slightly, his expression even showing some pride.

After all, he’d especially practiced this skill.

And only because he was naturally gifted could he have mastered it so quickly and perfectly.

Only by doing everything well could he become a person useful to his master.

Seeing Gu Jinghong’s proud expression, Zhou Li involuntarily shivered.

Was… was this still his once proud and arrogant Second Senior Brother?

Something definitely felt wrong.

“What brings the two of you here?” Yun Jin asked.

Zhou Dai put down his teacup and said, “We were originally going to visit Junior Sister Ye, and stopped by your place along the way.”

Yun Jin understood, “Don’t worry. No one else will know you came.”

Talking to smart people was so much easier. Zhou Dai warmly said, “My brother and I already heard about what happened between Second Senior Brother and Junior Sister Yun. This matter was indeed Second Senior Brother’s fault. We are grateful that Junior Sister spared his life.”

“It’s nothing,” Yun Jin replied blandly.

“This time, my brother and I brought a gift. We ask for nothing in return, only that Junior Sister shows a bit more care toward Second Senior Brother.” Zhou Dai pushed forward a storage pouch.

Worried that Yun Jin might not take it, Zhou Dai was about to say more.

Only to see Yun Jin already take the pouch and quickly inspect its contents.

Zhou Dai. “…”

Very good. Very decisive.