21: Chapter 21 Why are you so depressed?

"Junior Sister, prepare the Medicinal Bath for tonight."

After returning to Zichen Peak, Lin Ming spoke to Su Lianxue.

"I'll have to trouble you then, Senior Brother."

Su Lianxue nodded.

She was now quite curious about her Senior Brother's true cultivation level and the depth of his Sword Intent.

But she estimated that even if she asked, Lin Ming wouldn't tell her.

After all, Lin Ming's public Realm was that of a Spirit Platform Realm cultivator.

After giving Su Lianxue her instructions, Lin Ming went to his vegetable patch, a garden he had cultivated himself on the mountain.

There was so much land on the mountain, and since he was the only Disciple at first, it would have been a waste not to make use of it.

Therefore, Lin Ming had specially cleared a patch to grow vegetables, saving him the trouble of going out to buy groceries every day.

Lin Ming formed a hand seal, and a light drizzle immediately appeared over the patch, irrigating the garden.

After being covered by the light rain, the vegetables appeared even more vibrant.

Next, Lin Ming took his homemade fishing rod and went to the lakeside to fish.

When not a single fish took the bait after two hours, Lin Ming ended his daily fishing time.

He returned to the tree, settled back into his reclining chair, and slowly closed his eyes.

This was Lin Ming's normal daily life.

Su Lianxue had been paying attention to Lin Ming intentionally or otherwise; she had learned about his daily routine from Yu Yaoqin.

Lin Ming spent almost every day like this, and Yu Yaoqin had experienced his lifestyle many times.

That Lin Ming's cultivation could reach such a level under these leisurely and lazy conditions showed that his talent for cultivation was terrifying, far beyond what ordinary people could compare to.

If things continued like this, Lin Ming's Ascension to the Upper Realm would likely not be a problem.

To think she had even considered finding a way to help Lin Ming ascend to the Upper Realm when the time came.

Now it seemed Lin Ming could achieve it himself.

The pity was that Lin Ming was wasting his talent.

Don't think too much about it.

Su Lianxue shook her head, bringing her attention back to herself.

She seemed to be a bit too concerned about Lin Ming.

She couldn't let this continue.

She should focus on herself; only by becoming powerful could she take control of her own destiny.

The sky gradually darkened.

After a short nap, Lin Ming woke up from his dreams.

He stood up from the reclining chair, stretched, and looked completely at ease.

"Time to cook."

Lin Ming said to himself.

Before long, Lin Ming brought one dish after another to the dining table.

However, there was now an extra person at the table—someone Lin Ming was a bit surprised to see, yet also expected.

True Monarch Yunhua.

She was also the Revered Master of both people present.

"Revered Master, you've finished your secluded cultivation."

Lin Ming smiled when he saw True Monarch Yunhua appear.

His Revered Master really did enjoy coming and going like a ghost.

"No, I just got a bit hungry and came out to eat something."

True Monarch Yunhua's beautiful eyes landed on Lin Ming, the corners of her mouth curling up into a stunning smile as she spoke.

Hungry?

Who are you kidding!

Lin Ming certainly wouldn't believe those words coming from his so-called Revered Master.

She was already a cultivator of the Other Shore Realm; she could completely abstain from food and maintain her life force without eating.

Now True Monarch Yunhua was saying she was hungry.

Lin Ming definitely didn't believe it.

The more beautiful a woman, the better she is at lying.

Lin Ming still kept this maxim engraved in his heart to this day.

Especially when facing this Revered Master of his who he'd gotten on the cheap.

"Then Revered Master, please eat more."

Lin Ming maintained his smile as he spoke to True Monarch Yunhua.

If Revered Master said she was hungry, then she was hungry; it wasn't the first or second time, and Lin Ming had slowly grown used to it.

As for Su Lianxue, her gaze also fell upon True Monarch Yunhua.

This person had appeared beside her so suddenly, and only with Lin Ming's reminder did she realize that the person beside her was the Revered Master she had never met before.

She was also a True Monarch of the Other Shore.

She truly is beautiful.

This was Su Lianxue's first impression of True Monarch Yunhua.

"So you are Su Lianxue, my Disciple."

True Monarch Yunhua's gaze landed on Su Lianxue as she spoke.

"Greetings, Revered Master."

Su Lianxue stood up and bowed slightly.

"Why couldn't you think clearly? Why choose to join Zichen Peak?"

True Monarch Yunhua asked.

With a Nine-and-a-half-segment aptitude, it went without saying that this child would have caused a scramble among her Junior Brothers and sisters.

But she had actually entered Zichen Peak and joined her lineage, which was still somewhat surprising.

Even if Su Lianxue was a new Disciple at the time, there was no way she wouldn't know about the situation at Zichen Peak.

Yet she still chose to join Zichen Peak.

This was quite interesting.

"Because Zichen Peak is relatively free."

Su Lianxue said after a moment of thought.

"Freedom."

True Monarch Yunhua looked at Su Lianxue with some surprise.

She could feel that the child was telling the truth.

She was also surprised that Su Lianxue would give up the conditions offered by the other four peaks for this so-called 'freedom' and choose to join their Zichen Peak.

"Freedom is not such a simple thing."

True Monarch Yunhua said.

The word 'freedom' is easy to say, but it is not simple at all.

Moreover, while Zichen Peak seems free, this freedom comes with a price.

"This Disciple will work hard."

Su Lianxue said.

"Additionally, most of my time is spent on cultivation, so I don't have much time to teach you. If you have any problems, look for your Senior Brother."

As the Peak Revered Master, True Monarch Yunhua did not concern herself with the peak's affairs, so this heavy burden basically fell on Lin Ming.

"Yes."

Su Lianxue nodded.

Lin Ming, on the other hand, showed a somewhat helpless smile.

He knew Revered Master would say that.

With the way she took in Disciples, it didn't seem like Revered Master was taking them in, but rather like he was taking them in himself.

But what could he do? Revered Master had spoken, and it wasn't easy for him to refuse.

Besides, this Revered Master of his wouldn't give him a chance to refuse.

Even if there were a chance to refuse, his Revered Master would probably use her status as his Revered Master to pressure him.

He could only yield.

"Mm, it seems your skills haven't regressed."

After tasting Lin Ming's dishes, True Monarch Yunhua nodded.

"Naturally."

Lin Ming said with a hint of pride in his tone.

One must know that Lin Ming's greatest hobby was usually studying fine food.

"Alright, I'm going back into secluded cultivation. If there's nothing urgent, don't disturb me."

After finishing her meal, True Monarch Yunhua left.

She returned to her Immortal Cave to continue her secluded cultivation.

"Is Revered Master always like this?"

Su Lianxue looked at Lin Ming and asked.

Although they had only interacted for a short time, True Monarch Yunhua had certainly left an impression on her.

"You'll find out in the future."