translator: honeydew
The most embarrassing thing in the world was when you spoke ill of someone behind their back, only for the person you spoke ill of to suddenly appear behind you.
Zhou Jiayu came to his senses in a hurry and dragged out Shen Yiqiong to take the blame. “Mr. Lin, it was Shen Yiqiong who saw! As soon as I came back that day, he and Shen Erbai took off my pants—”
Shen Yiqiong, who was listening in the living room: “…”
Lin Zhushui raised his eyebrows after hearing this, and said: “Is that so?”
Zhou Jiayu: “Yes, yes, yes.”
Shen Yiqiong looked at Zhou Jiayu and viciously mouthed: You’re dead.
Zhou Jiayu replied: Some people have died, but he is alive…
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Shen Yiqiong snorted and muttered, “I’m not familiar with him at all.”
Zhou Jiayu smiled and didn’t take Shen Yiqiong’s words to heart. In fact, he felt that Shen Yiqiong had a good heart. If he himself had encountered a swindler like Zhou Jiayu, his attitude might not have been as good as Shen Yiqiong’s.
The three of them had lunch together, and Zhou Jiayu went to the study again to draw talismans. After several days of hard training, his skill level had not improved much, and his strokes still resembled a crawling dog. However, this matter could not be changed overnight and needed long-term practice. It was unknown how long Lin Zhushui had practiced to make such beautiful talismans.
As soon as July arrived, the climate completely entered summer.
However, the inside of the house was very cool, in stark contrast to the chirping of cicadas outside.
After Zhou Jiayu asked Shen Yiqiong, he found that under the residence was buried a formation, the purpose of which was to keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer. After listening to this, Zhou Jiayu sighed that this technique was too environmentally friendly. If it could be popularized, it would reduce a lot of carbon dioxide.
Shen Yiqiong said, “This formation needs to be arranged according to the landscape and terrain. It’s not as easy as you think.”
Zhou Jiayu said, “I was just thinking about it randomly.”
“We’re probably leaving in a few days,” Shen Yiqiong said.
Zhou Jiayu asked, “To where?”
Shen Yiqiong’s face was filled with lofty aspirations, his hands clenched tightly, and his expression excited: “Of course, to participate in the competition!”
Zhou Jiayu forced out a smile when he heard these words. He felt like he was dying at the thought of the talisman he had drawn. Entering the competition at this level… would Lin Zhushui have someone drag him out and bury him if he lost too miserably?
Jiba comforted Zhou Jiayu and said, “Don’t worry, Lin Zhushui would never be so cruel. He would never bury you alive, he would definitely beat you to death before burying you.”
Zhou Jiayu: “…” He was not comforted at all.
He didn’t know why, but although Lin Zhushui hadn’t done anything too cruel yet, his first impression on Zhou Jiayu was too ruthless, causing an inerasable shadow to form on Zhou Jiayu’s young soul.
After learning about this, Jiba stared with its black soybean eyes and said, “A young soul of twenty-eight years?”
Zhou Jiayu: “Only you talk too much.”
Although Zhou Jiayu was uneasy, the person who should have come came. One day in early July, Lin Zhushui appeared in the small building and told Zhou Jiayu to wake up early tomorrow. He had already booked a flight to Yunnan.
Shen Yiqiong’s reaction was even greater than that of Zhou Jiayu’s, jumping up and down in the room with joy.
Zhou Jiayu sat limply on the sofa, like a withered cabbage in the sun.
Shen Yiqiong saw him like his and asked, “Why aren’t you happy?”
Zhou Jiayu said, “What will happen if the disciple Mr. Lin sends out loses too miserably?”
Shen Yiqiong said, “Hahahaha, don’t tease me. How could Sir’s disciple lose—” Lin Zhushui began accepting disciples when he was fourteen years old. In the past he had participated in three competitions, and which time had his disciple lost? After he finished speaking, he saw Zhou Jiayu’s expression of ‘I’m a dead fish, don’t talk to me’. The smile gradually stiffened on his face, “But that’s true, you’re so weak…”
Zhou Jiayu: “…” Ge, you’ve only just realized I’m weak?
Shen Yiqiong touched his nose and said, “It’s okay. Anyway, you’re not the official disciple of Sir. If an outsider loses, they lose— Did you think I would say something like that?”
Zhou Jiayu: “???” What else would you say?
Shen Yiqiong rushed over and grabbed Zhou Jiayu’s shoulder, shaking and shaking: “Zhou Jiayu, if you fucking lose, even if Sir doesn’t do anything to you, I’ll slice you apart and eat your flesh!”
Zhou Jiayu: “…”
Shen Yiqiong: “I wanted to go! So what! I’m stronger than you too!”
Zhou Jiayu said, “Stop shaking me, if you continue I’m really going to throw up.”
Shen Yiqiong sneered, “Even if you throw up, swallow it back for me.”
Zhou Jiayu quietly said: “I’ll have to cook later. Aren’t you afraid I’ll throw up in the pot?”
Shen Yiqiong’s movements stopped.
Zhou Jiayu stood up silently and went to the kitchen, his back carrying the vicissitudes of life.
In the depths of Shen Yiqiong’s heart, there was even a hint of sympathy for him.
After the last meal, what was supposed to come had come.
The three of them went to the airport and boarded a plane to Y City.
Yunnan was located on the border and was particularly mysterious due to its distance from the Central Plains. Even Zhou Jiayu, who knew nothing, had heard of the mysterious Gu worms of Yunnan.
The venue of the competition was in Yunnan, but as for exactly how to compete, Zhou Jiayu didn’t know. Although he was very anxious in his heart, Lin Zhushui and Shen Yiqiong didn’t seem anxious at all. Shen Yiqiong was not nervous probably because of his nerves thicker than chopsticks, and Lin Zhushui was not nervous… perhaps because he was already prepared to lose the competition?
Zhou Jiayu couldn’t help but vaguely ask on the plane what would happen if he lost.
Lin Zhushui laughed and said in a warm voice, “If you lose, you’ll be shipped back with the luggage.”
Zhou Jiayu: “…”
Jiba said, “Ah, even when Lin Zhushui is threatening people, he’s so handsome.”
Zhou Jiayu spoke: “Jiba, don’t forget whose head you’re speaking in right now. If something happens to me, you’ll be shipped back with the luggage as well.”
Jiba: “…that’s true.”
For a moment, one person and one bird felt a bit depressed, but in the end, Jiba gathered its spirit and said, “I will try my best to help you, brave young man, go and create miracles.”
Zhou Jiayu remained silent.
In July, the weather in Yunnan was very cool, with a maximum temperature of only 28. The weather could be considered pleasant, and the only downside was that it rained often. When they arrived, the airport was shrouded in a fine drizzle.
After getting off the plane, Zhou Jiayu felt a bit cold and put on his previously prepared jacket. Shen Yiqiong was still wearing a T-shirt, with a youthful and muscular appearance. The temperature didn’t seem to have a significant impact on Lin Zhushui’s clothing, and in summer, he still wore strict Tang attire without sweating a drop.
As soon as the three of them left the airport, the person receiving them greeted them.
“Excuse me, are you Mr. Lin Zhushui?” He was a young man in his twenties, holding a reception sign. Even Zhou Jiayu could see he was suppressing his excitement.
“Yes, are you Yang Mian, Yang Ziquan’s disciple?” Lin Zhushui asked.
“Yes yes yes, Mr. Lin, you are really amazing.” Yang Mian was excited. “You even knew this? What method did you use to divine? Six Yao? Eight Trigrams?”
Lin Zhushui said, “Your master told me over the phone.”
Yang Mian: “…”
The atmosphere at the scene became somewhat awkward.
Zhou Jiayu and Shen Yiqiong were trying not to laugh beside them.
Yang Mian remained silent for a moment, then lowered his head and said in a mournful tone, “Mr. Lin, Master is waiting for you. Let me take you over.”
Lin Zhushui nodded.
So Yang Mian drove the car with three people on the road. Zhou Jiayu originally thought they would live in some mysterious place, a village full of strange legends, or a cave with monsters, but Yang Mian’s car ended up parked outside a five-star hotel.
Zhou Jiayu was surprised and said, “We’re staying at a hotel?”
Shen Yiqiong: “Otherwise?”
Zhou Jiayu: “I thought we would live somewhere special.”
Shen Yiqiong: “For example?”
Zhou Jiayu thought for a moment and said, “For example, an inn with many Gu insects?”
Shen Yiqiong said, “No thanks. There are so many mosquitoes over here and they’re poisonous too. Last time I came, they almost bit me into the hospital.”
Zhou Jiayu: “…” Was the main point the mosquitos or the Gu insects?
There was no Gu insect Inn, only a five-star hotel. If you want to stay, stay, if you don’t go outside and sleep on the ground— as Shen Yiqiong said.
Yang Mian’s master, Yang Ziquan, met the three and eagerly greeted them. Of course, the main target of the greetings was still Lin Zhushui. He looked much older than Lin Zhushui, but if you just looked at his attitude toward Lin Zhushui, some might’ve thought that he was the younger one. He said, “Mr. Lin, long time no see!”
Lin Zhushui nodded: “Long time no see.”
“Since that year we parted ways, we haven’t seen each other for almost two years,” Yang Ziquan said. “I’ve missed you very much. Is this your new disciple?” He glanced at Zhou Jiayu and seemed surprised.
Lin Zhushui thought for a moment and said, “Let’s consider it that, his name is Zhou Jiayu.”
Upon hearing this name, Yang Ziquan was slightly taken aback and said, “Jiayu…? That’s a good name.” But obviously, it was very different from Yiqiong and Erbai, Zhaosan and Musi. Even if he was Lin Zhushui’s disciple, he was probably only a beginner.
“Oh, is Yiqiong participating in the competition this time?” Because of Zhou Jiayu’s name, Yang Ziquan naturally turned his attention to Shen Yiqiong.
Unexpectedly, Lin Zhushui shook his head and said blandly, “No, he is.” He pointed to Zhou Jiayu standing on the side.
Yang Ziquan looked at Zhou Jiayu with a face full of surprise, while Zhou Jiayu, facing Yang Ziquan’s gaze, wished he could dig a hole at his feet and quietly bury himself.
The author has something to say:
Zhou Jiayu: After losing the competition, I hope you will scatter my ashes in the Jinsha River.
Lin Zhushui: What a beautiful fantasy. If you lose the competition, you still want to leave your ashes behind? See if I don’t swallow you whole.
Zhou Jiayu: …Boss please love me again.
Lmao the author’s note 😂
Thanks for the chapter!!
I noticed you update extremely frequently. Is this generally your upload schedule or do you post whenever you want? ❤️🧐
nevermind, I just saw the schedule on main page!
“love me again”, bro, you should be prepared for that
Thank you for your translation 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
The author’s note is so funny! XD