Chapter 171: Autumn Frost's Gift
Chapter 171: Autumn Frost's Gift
After lending your clothes to someone else, it's customary for them to wash them before returning them.
After washing, it's not unusual for them to be scented with soap pods or other fragrances.
Based on this, it's not very convincing to assume that Su Chen lent his garment to a woman.
However, Su Chen couldn't deny that Jin Yue, his junior sister, had guessed correctly.
"It seems that Brother Su hasn't returned to the sect during this time because of this romantic encounter.
If Brother Su rises to prominence in the future, don't forget about us, your junior brothers and sisters."
Today, Jin Yue's expression was sullen, and her words seemed to carry a hint of resentment.
But after saying these words, she felt that they were inappropriate.
After all, she and Su Chen were just senior and junior siblings.
Moreover, Su Chen was her lifesaver, and she had no right to be upset with him.
Still, she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.
"Junior Sister, what you're saying... This garment was indeed lent to a woman, but it wasn't some romantic encounter.
And how exactly have I risen to prominence?"
Hearing Su Chen admit that he lent it to a woman, although he had anticipated it, he felt even more uncomfortable after confirming it.
"Brother Su, you don't know much about these two items, do you? The pill in this bottle is called the Boundary Guardian Pill, and there are two inside.
It is specifically tailored for seventh-rank warriors, guarding their hearts and protecting their realms. It greatly aids the cultivation of seventh-rank warriors.
At the same time, it is also difficult to refine, and the medicinal ingredients used are precious and valuable.
Our Jin Family only refines four Boundary Guardian Pills each year.
The immortal you know, Brother Su, has given away two at once."
Jin Yue watched, eager to see Su Chen's reaction.
Su Chen, indeed, had just learned about this.
As a family specializing in pill refinement, the Jin Family only produced four pills annually, and now he realized how precious this pill was.
"The finely carved wooden tablet beside it is made from Wu Yi wood carvings.
Wearing this can resist poison and venomous insects.
Its rarity is almost comparable to supreme-grade treasures.
Could it be that she gave these treasures to Brother Su after just a brief encounter?"
As Jin Yue spoke, she seemed to grow angrier.
She left the items on the stone table and walked away alone.
Su Chen called out to her, but she didn't respond.
Looking at the items on the stone table, Su Chen hesitated for a moment before collecting them.
Externally, Su Chen didn't plan to reveal Autumn Frost's identity.
Such a powerful figure venturing deep into the wilderness was naturally in search of some ultimate treasure.
This news might not have much impact on the Great Zhou side.
But if it reached Jin, it could bring her a lot of trouble.
After taking the items, Su Chen turned back to the courtyard, placed them down, and then went to find Mr. Ouyang.
However, the gifts Autumn Frost had given him were indeed too valuable.
Just listening to Jin Yue's words, he could sense the worth of the pill and wooden tablet.
Mr. Ouyang's courtyard still had disciples seeking guidance.
Su Chen waited outside the courtyard for a while, and only after Mr. Ouyang finished guiding the other disciples did he knock on the door and enter.
"You brat, you finally decided to come back?"
Seeing Su Chen, Mr. Ouyang greeted him with a smile and a scolding.
"The journey was a bit far, and I rested for a few more days along the way."
Su Chen made up an excuse, but it was clear that this lie wouldn't fool Mr. Ouyang.
Mr. Ouyang looked at Su Chen with a hint of amusement.
"Oh? You've been resting at home for a few days?
Then why did the disciples we sent to Jiang'an City say that you never went there?
You're not hiding another home, are you, child?"
Upon hearing this, Su Chen was stunned.
He never expected the sect to send people to look for him.
Indeed, he had lingered in the wilderness for too long.
"You're now a direct disciple of the sect, and the Great Elder values you highly.
After such a long absence from the sect, they would definitely send someone to inquire.
Tell me, what have you been up to?
You don't need to go into specifics; there's no need to reveal the secrets of your training, and the sect doesn't have a habit of pressuring disciples for information."
"I actually went back to the wilderness again. I wanted to confirm if the demons in the wilderness had stopped gathering.
I didn't want to worry Mr. Ouyang and the others, so I made up some stories."
Ouyang Chuan invited Su Chen to sit down in the room.
"I guessed it was for this reason. You didn't tell us the truth, and I suspect you went to that wilderness."
Ouyang Chuan didn't ask much about the situation in the wilderness; he just wanted to give Su Chen a reminder.
"Su Chen, you do have the ability and talent to deal with demons.
But the wilderness is full of dangers, and even experienced warriors wouldn't dare say they can come and go as they please.
In the future, if you want to go to the wilderness again, discuss it with us first.
We elders won't harm you."
Hearing this, Su Chen repeatedly agreed and also apologized to Mr. Ouyang and the others.
This time, he had indeed worried them.
"You must have just met Jin Yue, right? I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll let her brief you on the situation. Did she explain things clearly to you?"
"Yes, Junior Sister Jin Yue has already gone over everything."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Ouyang Chuan was taken aback.
"Everything? What things? Did she tell you about Ji Sheng's matter?"
Su Chen was also stunned. Jin Yue hadn't mentioned anything about Ji Sheng's matter.
"This Jin Yue, I wonder what she's been thinking about lately. She always looks like she's daydreaming.
When I usually explain things to her, I feel like her state of mind is completely off.
I really need to take some time to have a good talk with her."
After saying this, Ouyang Chuan turned to Su Chen and spoke about the main issue.
"Ji Sheng has returned. Did you know about this?"
Su Chen shook his head; he had just returned to the sect and wasn't very familiar with these matters.
Moreover, he didn't want to know about Ji Sheng's affairs.
"He brought back a disciple, one year younger than you, but already at the middle realm of the seventh stage.
I haven't met that disciple, and I don't know much about him.
I've only heard that Ji Sheng indeed found a talented disciple.
The Great Elder also asked me to emphasize to you again that you should directly refuse any challenges or competitions from him.
The sect will stand up for you; you don't need to worry."
Su Chen nodded. He had received a similar reminder from Senior Ouyang.
If he lost in a competition, it might turn out as Senior Ouyang had predicted.
Ji Sheng might try to take away his status as a direct disciple.
"Rest assured, Mr. Ouyang. Time is precious, and I won't waste it on meaningless competitions."
Ouyang Chuan nodded. He knew that Su Chen wasn't the type to act impulsively.
There was no need to worry too much.
"The matters on the frontlines are now being handled by others.
For the remaining months of this year, focus on your cultivation and calmly improve yourself."
(End of Chapter)
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