Seven Strings in Dreams

Chapter 168 Asking for everything

Yufan originally wanted to take Meng Xianyu outside the villa. There was a nice valley there, suitable for testing the power of the Acacia Sword.

But he was afraid that Zhuji wouldn't be able to find them.

Yufan simply brought the two of them to his yard.

Each of the eight of them has their own yard.

Yufan lived in a remote place, in a very quiet corner of the villa. No one else lived nearby.

To get to Yufan's yard, you first have to go through a bamboo forest. He lives in a bamboo building with a waterwheel turning in front of the door.

The bamboo building is three stories high. The small bamboo building is incompatible with the style of the villa and is very distinctive.

The courtyard was surrounded by a fence, but the crooked and loose fence didn't seem to be very useful.

The fence is covered with morning glories.

This courtyard is like its inhabitants, full of mystery, perfectly hidden in the bamboo forest.

Shanhu: "Brother, can I go in too?"

Yufan: "Since you are here, come in."

Coral really had the right ideas today. She experienced several rare things in just one day.

The cultivation technique of the guardian Yufan is very special, and he often needs to be alone, so few people come to disturb him.

When he is not going out on a mission, he only needs to make training arrangements for his subordinates at the beginning of the month and check the training progress occasionally.

Whenever something big happened, the high priest would send him a message and he would rush over to reunite with everyone as soon as possible.

A little thing like what happened to Meng Xianyu today shouldn't have disturbed him.

But after coming back, he specially arranged for his subordinates to pay attention to Meng Xianyu.

Not surveillance, just a little attention.

Meng Xianyu has a strange physique and is prone to getting into trouble. Yufan has seen this a long time ago. That's why he specifically told his subordinates to keep an eye on Meng Xianyu.

Yufan also has a few confidants.

Although he has a strange personality, he is also capable. It is easy to cultivate a few trusted subordinates. Some follow him sincerely, and some follow him for his abilities. But no matter what the reason is, they will listen to him.

His trusted followers kept an eye on Meng Xianyu's actions all day, hoping to gain merit in front of Yufan.

Yufan: "Wait for me here, I'll make tea for you."

Coral: “Don’t bother.”

Yufan: “No problem.”

Meng Xianyu thought that Yufan was waiting for her to visit the bamboo building, but she didn't expect that he just asked the two of them to sit outside and wait.

Meng Xianyu: "This place is quite special"

Shanhu: "This is Senior Brother Yufan's residence. I've rarely been here."

Meng Xianyu: "He lives in such a remote place? Fortunately, he is good at Qinggong, otherwise it would take him a long time to go in and out every day."

Shanhu: "Yes, his Qinggong is indeed elusive, and his concealment skills are rare in the world. He likes to be alone, so we rarely come to see him. Senior Brother Linlang lives closer to the high priest."

What else can I say about the Linlang Dharma Protector? He is the successor trained by the High Priest. When the High Priest is in seclusion, the Linlang Dharma Protector is in charge of the overall situation. Even if he lives with the High Priest, no one dares to say anything.

Meng Xianyu: "He is indeed a weird guy. By the way, have you ever accepted any gifts from him?"

Shanhu: "Of course, everyone gives me birthday gifts every year."

Although they were all very busy, they would try their best to come back on everyone's birthday. If they couldn't come back, they would definitely send the gifts in time. This had become a habit.

Meng Xianyu: "So he always gives weird things?"

Shanhu: "They are all things to improve your cultivation, nothing special. Last year I received a sword manual. Sister Amber received a heart-protecting mirror."

Meng Xianyu: "Sword Manual? Heart Mirror? If you can choose, which one do you prefer?"

Shanhu: "Of course it's the sword manual. That sword manual is a unique copy. It has been lost for a long time. I don't know where Senior Brother got it from."

Shanhu took out the sword manual and showed it to Meng Xianyu.

Shanhu: "This is a set of sword manuals suitable for women to practice. If you don't have spiritual power, you can practice the moves first. It will be more powerful when used with spiritual power."

Shanhu handed the sword manual to Meng Xianyu, who flipped through it briefly and put it on the table.

Shanhu: "This sword technique is called Thirteen Frost Swords. On the surface, it looks like there are only thirteen moves in total. But in fact, there are thirty-one moves in total. Thirteen moves are for fighting, and thirteen moves are for saving your life. The remaining seven moves are moves that will hurt both sides. You must not use them until the critical moment, otherwise your life will be in danger."

Shanhu explained it in detail, but Meng Xianyu seemed to have no interest.

Meng Xianyu: "So amazing? Have you learned it?"

Coral: "I have memorized the moves. However, I have only practiced the ninth move."

Meng Xianyu: "It's already very impressive"

Shanhu: "Miss Meng, are you interested? I have memorized these moves. If it is Miss Meng, then this set of swordsmanship will be given to her."

Meng Xianyu quickly refused.

Meng Xianyu: "How can that be possible? This is your special skill. How can you just give it to others? Besides, I don't have that ability. Besides, you can't receive rewards without merit."

Shanhu: "Actually, I have a favor to ask. I talked about this with Miss Meng last time. I wonder if Miss Meng still remembers it?"

Meng Xianyu was embarrassed. These people always asked her to do something for no reason. She was a newcomer and wanted them to take care of her!

Shanhu: "Miss Meng, after you leave, please help me take care of my uncle."

Meng Xianyu: "Uncle?"

Shanhu: "Elder Jiayu is my uncle"

Meng Xianyu: "Ah! Yes, I seem to have heard of it, but I can't remember it for a moment."

Shanhu: "I'll leave this matter to Miss Meng."

Meng Xianyu: "It's not certain who will take care of whom after we get out!"

Shanhu: "He was seriously injured, but he was hit harder. He doesn't like to be seen through, and he always tries to hold on. Miss Meng is different, and has a way of convincing people. After you leave, please take care of him and comfort him."

Meng Xianyu: "Well, let's talk about the future later. Maybe Elder Jiayu's condition will improve! Besides, who knows what will happen in the future. If I promise you but can't do it, wouldn't it be a breach of trust? I won't learn this sword technique either. I can't learn it, so it's a waste of time."

Shanhu: "It seems that this sword technique is not as good as the Acacia Sword. Whatever. Tell me what Miss Meng likes, and I will find a way."

Meng Xianyu: "If you want to discuss business with me, then just take some gold, silver and jewelry. It will be used as Elder Jiayu's medical expenses in the future."

Coral: "Medical expenses?"

Meng Xianyu: "Yes! You can't live without money when you are away from home. His injury can't be cured in a short time. We can't afford to buy elixirs, so we can only hire a doctor and boil medicine for him. Of course, money is needed to prescribe and dispense medicine. But it's not good for you to give me this medical fee, it's better to give it to Elder Gelu."

Shanhu: "Well, in that case, I'll pack up when I get back. I have some savings and some pills, I'll give them to you. There's no use for me to keep them."

Meng Xianyu: "You are so kind to the guardian Jiayu"

Shanhu: "He raised me, I owe him that."

Meng Xianyu could see that there was an unspeakable emotion in Shanhu's eyes. Meng Xianyu quickly changed the subject. After going around in circles, they finally returned to the beginning.

Meng Xianyu: "So, giving a sword as a gift is normal?"

Shanhu: "Yes, Senior Brother also gave me a pair of double-edged swords! But I'm really not good at using swords. I had to hang them in my room as decoration."

Meng Xianyu: "I seldom use knives or swords. I feel more comfortable using daggers."

Shanhu: "But a dagger can't be used to fly! Xiangsi's name is a bit bitter. If you don't like it, just pick another one. Jian is a good and spiritual sword."

Meng Xianyu could see that the sword was quite valuable. But once you get something, you can't return it. Even if the guardian Yufan regretted it, she didn't want to return it.

Meng Xianyu admitted that she was a little greedy. But she saw clearly that when the guardian Yufan sent Xiangsi away, he did not feel reluctant at all, but instead showed a hint of joy.

Meng Xianyu kept asking questions, just because she was worried that this sword had some special meaning.

Since giving swords as gifts is a normal thing in the eyes of those who practice cultivation, there is nothing to worry about.

Meng Xianyu: "Everyone is so mysterious. Why haven't you come back for so long?"

Meng Xianyu was getting a little impatient after waiting for so long.

Shanhu: "Senior Brother Yufan must have come to borrow some tea leaves."

Meng Xianyu: "Maybe before I can drink the tea, the Pearl Guardian will come."

Shanhu: "Brother Zhuji will definitely come later. Now is the most critical moment, we can't be impatient. If something goes wrong, all the efforts before will be wasted."

Meng Xianyu: "Okay."

Coral: “Wait a little longer.”

The two chatted a lot and didn't know what to say.

Meng Xianyu didn't know where Shanhu heard that they were leaving together. Maybe it was just her guess, or maybe it was Elder Jiayu who told her.

Meng Xianyu neither admitted nor denied it.

It has not yet been decided whether they will split into two groups or advance and retreat together.

Although Elder Jiayu and the others would rather let Meng Xianyu take Wu Na away first.

But the final decision remains to be discussed.

It was normal for the Coral Guardian to ask Wu Na to take care of Elder Jia Yu. After all, they were a master and a disciple.

But asking Meng Xianyu to take care of Elder Jiayu would be a bit weird.

But it could also be that Meng Xianyu was just overthinking.

She didn't want to make things too complicated, she would help if she could, she wouldn't stand by and watch someone die. But if she didn't have the ability, she didn't want to take the responsibility.

If she agreed but couldn't do it, she would feel guilty for the rest of her life.