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Chapter 272: Jin Yue: "Until We Meet Again."
Chapter 272: Jin Yue: "Until We Meet Again."
At home, Mother and Little Sister were already waiting for him.
The family sat at the table, a rare occasion for them to have a meal together.
In the past few months, Little Sister had grown and matured. Last year, she still looked like a child.
This year, she had lost a lot of weight and seemed to be transforming from a girl into a woman.
Su Chen also noticed that Little Sister had started to pay more attention to her appearance.
"Have there been any major events in Celestial Capital recently?"
During the meal, Su Chen casually asked.
Although he had heard a lot about Celestial Capital's recent situation from Shang Xuan Zhenren, he knew that what Shang Xuan Zhenren considered important was completely different from what Mother and Little Sister would consider significant.
Upon hearing this, Mother began to speak.
She talked about rising prices, last year's bountiful harvest and the excellent quality of the produce.
The matters Mother considered important were all related to daily life.
In the eyes of Shang Xuan Zhenren and the elders, these were probably insignificant details as long as they didn't cause unrest.
But to the common folk, these were matters of great importance.
Su Chen listened attentively to Mother's words.
Little Sister, sitting beside him, couldn't help but interrupt.
"Brother, now that you're so highly regarded by the Celestial Capital Sect, you're concerned with matters that affect the entire city's safety.
Mother, you're talking about things that Brother has no interest in hearing."
Mother seemed to realize that what she was saying might not be appropriate.
She paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered something related to Su Chen.
"Little Chen, Jin Yue is leaving Celestial Capital. She's leaving in early April."
"She's the next head of the Jin Family, so it's normal for her to return to the Jin Family from Celestial Capital."
Su Chen didn't find this surprising.
However, Mother's expression became serious.
"Some people are saying that the Jin Family doesn't approve of her getting too close to a certain disciple.
I wonder if it has something to do with you, Little Chen. While you were away from Celestial Capital these past few months, Jin Yue often came to help.
She became a little closer to us.
I wonder if it's because of this that the Jin Family..."
Mother spoke softly, though she was well aware of the situation. She still asked with a questioning tone.
"Perhaps," Su Chen replied.
He suddenly remembered what Shang Xuan Zhenren had said earlier, which was likely about Jin Yue.
The Jin Family had a good relationship with Celestial Capital, so Jin Yue's sudden departure would require her to inform the sect's higher-ups to avoid any misunderstandings.
The Jin Family had never approved of Su Chen, and they were probably worried about their daughter getting too close to him.
This was exactly the kind of thing they would do.
Even though Su Chen had no such intentions, the Jin Family had misunderstood him.
"Our Little Chen is becoming more and more valued by Celestial Capital, and we don't need their approval.
It's a pity about Jin Yue, though. She's a nice girl.
Your little sister learned a lot of manners from her.
Look at her now; she's truly graceful and refined."
Although Mother often scolded Little Sister, she was still her daughter.
Seeing her improve brought joy to Mother's heart.
At this point, Su Chen finally realized the reason behind Little Sister's changes—Jin Yue had been teaching her.
There were many things that Mother, being older, found difficult to discuss.
As a man, Su Chen had different perspectives, and there were also differences between men and women.
Jin Yue, being a young woman, could better relate to Little Sister.
Her guidance and sharing of experiences were more readily accepted by Little Sister.
As night fell, Su Chen had been considering visiting Jin Yue for a chat.
But going in the evening might invite unnecessary gossip.
After the meal, Su Chen rested in the courtyard.
A servant from the courtyard came to deliver a message—Su Chen hadn't sought her out, but Jin Yue had taken the initiative to come, and she was right at the courtyard gate.
Upon hearing this, Su Chen quickly stepped out.
Outside the courtyard, a woman stood not too far away.
Su Chen looked at Jin Yue, her expression seemed to be one of delight, but beneath her brows, there was a hint of resentment.
Observing her overall demeanor, she seemed somewhat desolate.
"I just heard that you, Senior Brother Su, have returned."
Jin Yue spoke softly, her words hinting at more, and it was clear that she had much more to say.
"I arrived in Celestial Capital this afternoon and haven't had a chance to greet the other sect members yet."
Su Chen replied.
The two of them chatted, their conversation sporadic.
"I'll be leaving Celestial Capital the day after tomorrow. If there's nothing special, I probably won't be coming back here."
"I heard about that. Are you returning to the Jin Family?"
"Yes, after all, the Jin Family is an esteemed Alchemy Family, and our focus should be on the Alchemy Path.
There's an upcoming Alchemy Expo next month, and my family wants me to go back and broaden my horizons."
Su Chen nodded.
He had thought of some words of comfort earlier.
But at this moment, he felt that saying them wouldn't be appropriate.
Standing in front of the courtyard, both of them fell silent.
After a while, Jin Yue spoke again.
"Senior Brother Su's talent and potential are actually much better than what many people think.
They don't understand, but I do."
"It's not as great as you say."
Su Chen smiled, his tone slightly humble.
"Perhaps it's because you've always been humble, Senior Brother Su, that my brother and the others look down on you.
That's why they're forcing me to go back."
There was a hint of resentment in her words.
In fact, her words were quite obvious, revealing her true feelings.
Su Chen didn't want to complicate matters, so he could only respond with silence.
As spring arrived, the nights became slightly noisier.
Jin Yue heard the sound of insects but didn't hear Su Chen's reply, and she understood his silence.
Not answering was, in itself, an answer.
Jin Yue slightly turned her body, no longer bringing up the topic.
"The few Alchemy Pills you gave me last time, I carefully dissected them for research. There should still be some medicinal properties in them.
But my proficiency in the Alchemy Path isn't deep enough, and I ruined the pills without reaching a definite conclusion.
Could you give me two more pills, Senior Brother Su?
I'll study the Alchemy Path diligently, and maybe I can gain some insights from them."
Hearing this, Su Chen went back to his room to retrieve the pills.
He had practiced and refined quite a few Jade Alchemy Pills.
Due to his lack of understanding of these pills, Su Chen hadn't consumed any of them.
Keeping them wasn't of much use, so he might as well give them to Jin Yue for research.
He took out the pills and handed them to Jin Yue.
The two of them seemed to have nothing more to say.
"Until we meet again."
"Until we meet again."
After their final exchange, Jin Yue turned and left.
Su Chen thought Jin Yue was quite nice.
But he felt they weren't a good match and couldn't be together.
The Jin Family was even more unwilling for them to get close.
He didn't have any other thoughts about her, and he still regarded her as a junior sister.
Previously, Su Chen had considered that his Jade Alchemy Technique could gain some inspiration from Jin Yue.
Although he had given her the refined pills this time,
The likelihood of meeting in the future was low, and it would be difficult to get feedback.
Regarding the Jade Alchemy Technique, he would have to find another way to study it.
(End of Chapter)
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