Chapter 124: The Ring of the Bell and the Feast

rrived at the Daoist academy, everything had calmed down. Only the outer courtyard disciples were still gathered in small groups, excited by the headmaster's imposing manner.He saw Jiang Wang in the...Mother teased with a cunning glint in her eyes.

Zuo Guangshu's face flushed instantly, stammering.

But after stammering for a long time, he couldn't explain anything.

Princess Da Chu Yu Yun, however, stared at him, tilting her head and peering back and forth, her voice laced with a hint of disappointment: "There aren't even any markings."

Zuo Guangshu was both ashamed and angry: "Mother! What are you saying!"

Xiong Jingyu discovered it as if he had found a new world: "Wow! You really got it!"

And sighed with feigned sorrow, “Alas, the child has truly grown up. But I have grown old.”

"What's old about it" Left Guangshu said impatiently, "For a divine-realm cultivator, living for several hundred years..."

The sound abruptly stopped.

He realized he had spoken the wrong words.

For cultivators who have attained the divine realm, living for several decades is perfectly normal.

For example, his father.

For example, his elder brother.

Extraordinary power also means extraordinary responsibility and extraordinary burdens.

Some people cannot live to the end of their lifespan because they have given their peace of mind to those who come after them.

“Speaking of which,” Left Guangshu said, holding his mother’s arm, “I remember that the Phoenix-patterned Sleeping Flower Ant loves to eat Golden Wing Phoenix Flowers, right”

"That's right." Xiong Jingyu readily agreed, "The famous flowers from Qi Di have to be bought at a high price every year."

"Have you bought less recently"

“It seems their production is also insufficient. They can't give us much here either.”

“I remember we agreed on a fixed amount, and it's no small sum every year.”

Xiong Jingyu smiled and said, "Although the flowers are few in number, their prices have risen a lot."

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"That truly brought comfort to the son."

“Silly child. Nothing in this world ever stays the same. I hear they’ve changed leaders over there too.”

"Oh. Like that..."

The mother and son chatted idly, walking slowly along the sun-drenched path.

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Time sometimes stands still, and other times it flows by very truly.

Some pain is untouchable.

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Every time I think about it, I cry once.

The Dream of the Red Chamber.

See my previous post.

It was still the same group of people from last time, but this time it was Chu Yu who was late.

Although he wasn't very close to prominent families, he had a good relationship with Zuo Guangshu and Qu Shunhua. He often visited Huangliangtai for meals.

“I’m late, I’m late, I apologize so much.” As soon as he came upstairs, he started apologizing repeatedly.

“It’s okay,” Qu Shunhua said with a smile. “We weren’t waiting for you anyway, just find a seat.”

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Today, Lord Yu of the State of Yue did not preside over Huangliangtai. As a result, everyone ate rather casually.

He was still sitting in the same spot as last time. Chu Yu looked left and right, then suddenly sighed: "A full house of officials!"

The Duke of Chu's descendants, and the high-ranking officials of Qi state, were indeed all illustrious.

Look at them, their divine light shines so brightly, they feast on the delicacies of this world and enjoy the pinnacle of wealth and luxury. They have achieved their desires in the Sea-Mountain Realm... where else could they not achieve their desires

It's a truly opulent scene, with flowers and silk adorning the surroundings.

"I'm certainly no high-ranking official," Ye Lan'er said nonchalantly, her gaze drifting. "How is it Has Dou Zhao scattered your ambitions"

Chu Yu didn't expect that just a casual sigh from him would be noticed, and he was suddenly treated as if someone paid great attention to his every move. He felt a strange sense of being observed intensely in the quiet night.

Of course, he knew it was an illusion.

The biggest illusion humans have is "she has intentions towards me."

Especially when this “she” is the night.

"It's not that bad." Chu Yu chuckled. "I've long since expected the gap between me and Dou Zhao, now it's just a bit more exaggerated than my expectations... The road has to be walked step by step."

“Why the long face” Ye Lan asked calmly.

“The...path is too long.” Chu Yu said.

The gap between Chu Yu and Dou Zhao, and the gap between Zuo Guangshu and Qu Shunhua, is the difference between an ordinary cultivator and a top-tier noble disciple. It goes far beyond what can be seen with the naked eye.

Those tangible and intangible chasms take a long time and effort to fill.

I know the road has to be walked slowly, but this road is really too long...

Even a person as resolute as Chu Yu couldn't help but let out a sigh.

“I am not a high-ranking official either,” Jiang Wang said. “A few years ago, I was just an ordinary citizen. Now, looking back, there isn't much difference.”

Chu Yu gazed at him intently: "Brother Jiang, you are not from Chu. You don't understand."

Jiang Wang heard the unusual meaning in his words, but she just smiled and remained silent.

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But Chu Yu seemed to have been triggered by some kind of emotion, unable to bear it without speaking. He looked at Jiang Wang, but it wasn't like he was truly looking at him. He just continued, "The thousand-year accumulation of problems in the State of Chu all began with the aristocratic families!"

This came out of the blue.

This sentence came out of the blue.

This attitude is too sudden.

The sound was like a ripping cloth, swords clashing, and instantly the atmosphere of the field changed.

Qu Shunhua sat at the head, his face impassive: “Brother Chu, you haven’t had any wine yet, and you're already drunk.”

Chu Yu took the cup tightly, "Yes, I'm drunk."

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>Friends gathering, the atmosphere is really uncomfortable.

When Hu Shuanghua was with Qu Shunhua, Zuo Guangshu was always the quieter one.

But today he looked at Chu Yu unexpectedly, proactively: "Brother Chu Yu, both Shunhua and I treat you sincerely. Why did you suddenly come here in front of my elder brother Jiang today, making things difficult for me"

Chu Yu was silent for a moment, then said, "Guang Shu, I'm sorry."

He pulled out a chair, then stood up again, and said seriously: "Shunhua, I'm sorry."

He bowed his head one by one to apologize: "Brother Jiang, I'm sorry."

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"Night Girl, I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry I ruined your fun."

He stood alone at the table, facing the spread of delicacies and the seated guests. His voice was low: "Friends gathering for a meal and drinks should be a joyful occasion. I came here hoping to share in the happiness with all of you."

But I cannot feel happy.

"I really wanted to raise a toast with all of you, but when I opened my mouth, I couldn't utter a single pleasant word."

He pressed his hand to his chest: "I have something hard to say, my heart is full of sorrow!"

Zuo Guangshuo looked at him earnestly: "Brother Chu, if there's anything troubling you, just say it. There's always a way to solve it. Is it really necessary to act like this… in such a manner"

Chu Yu looked at him, twitched the corner of his mouth, and shook his head: "Guang Shu brother, I am not grieving for myself. I'm not in pain for myself."

"Do you know Xiao Shu" he asked.

He said: "My friend, Xiao Shu. A genius born in Dan Guo, he put in a lot of effort to participate in this Shan Hai realm trial. We mobilized one thousand two hundred warriors from Mao Guo to block the Central Mountain, hoping to negotiate with others and secure at least some gains. But as you know...he was single-handedly defeated by Dou Zhao."

“I'm not here to complain or seek sympathy. Nor am I trying to say anything bad about Dou Zhao. Skill is inferior, it can’t be blamed on anyone else. It is our own problem to have a narrow view of the world.”

But, however.

Chu Yu took a deep breath and then said, "Just before I left, I received some news. Xiao Shu was depleted of his resources while in the Shan Hai Realm, ultimately gaining nothing and suffering damage to his soul...He has now been stripped of his qualification to participate in the Yuan Shi Dan Meeting."

"In the Dan Nation, alchemy is highly prevalent. This Yuan Shi Dan Gathering is their most important ceremony. It is also a ritual for cultivating young cultivators and distributing crucial cultivation resources."

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“Xiao Shu was the most talented young generation in Dan Guo, second only to Zhang Xun, but he was excluded from this list.”

"Isn't that silly Isn't that absurd"

Chu Yu opened his mouth: "But the resources of Dan Guo are limited, only given to those who can repeatedly prove themselves."

Everyone at the table stared at him in silence.

Of course, there are exceptions. For example, Zhang Jing from the Zhang clan of Dan Guo and Li You from the Li clan of Dan Guo...

Chu Yu gazed at the expressions of the crowd and smiled, "It's strange, isn't it It's supposed to be strange. You don't need to know who they are because they were all raised as mere trash using pills."

Ten years ago, at the Yuan Shi Dan Conference, there was a Heavenly Element Great Pill. In all the examinations before the Dan Conference, Xiao Shu was first. Finally, that Heavenly Element Great Pill was given to Zhang Jing... That is, the younger brother of Zhang Xun, the number one person under thirty in the Dan Nation.

“Zhang Xun opened his mouth, who dared to disagree As an older brother, it's natural to do anything for his younger sibling. Children of prominent families always have a deeper foundation. Although they may not be outstanding before opening their meridians, after transcending the ordinary, they will certainly have a brighter future!”

"It's a pity that Zhang Jing only opened the first inner palace last year, not even as good as one finger of Xiao Shu."

Chu Yu shook his head: "The Yuan Shi Dan meeting in ten years' time will have a Six Consciousness Pill, which is very beneficial for refining spiritual consciousness. Xiao Shu doesn't even have the opportunity to compete directly..."

“Because he was dragged by me to participate in the Shanhai Realm, in order to prepare for this trial of the Shanhai Realm, he borrowed a lot of resources... but it all ended up in vain. I don't have the resources to compensate for his losses.”

“The opportunity to participate in the Shan Hai Realm came from my victory in the military's grand competition. I earned it with my sword, through one victory after another.”

"Xiao Shu didn't have such opportunities in Dan Guo, so he accepted my invitation."

"Among our ranks, we have comrades and powerful cultivators. Some are generals' sons, some are marquis' nephews... But I chose Xiao Shu. Because this quota is mine. Because Xiao Shu is stronger than all of them, and can bring me closer to victory."

Chu Yu opened his hands wide: "But as you can see, we lost."

“Everyone is responsible for the consequences of their choices, and we are also aware of facing them.”

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His drooping eyelids couldn't hide his piercing gaze.

He said, “Why can those aristocratic youngsters have countless opportunities While people like me and Xiao Shu can’t afford to lose even once Why do we get trampled in the mud if we lose just one time”

He asked, "What is the difference between Dan and Chu"

"Today's Dan Guo is not so different from tomorrow's Chu Guo, can you see that" He looked at Zuo Guangshu, and also at Qu Shunhua: "I grieve for this!"

“I don’t know the situation in Dan State, nor how unfair it is there. But Dan State is Dan State, and Chu State is Chu State.” Zuo Guangshu said as calmly as he could: “Throughout our family history, countless members of the Zuo clan have died for their country. Past glories need not be mentioned; if you look through the annals of history, the blood of our Zuo clan runs red! My father died fighting for the nation. My older brother donned armor and fought valiantly, dying in battle. Should Great Chu ever require it, I, Zuo Guangshu, am also prepared to die. From ancient times to the present day, I ask myself, has the Zuo clan ever failed Chu”

His clear eyes couldn't fully conceal his anger: "Now you say, Chu Zhi's failings all stem from the aristocratic families"

"The entire House of Marquis Huai was filled with loyal and courageous individuals, I naturally know that! I am full of admiration!" Chu Yu said sincerely: "I understand what kind of person Zu Guangshu is, otherwise how could I be friends with you"

He stood there, his brows as if bearing a mountain.

The Left family has figures like Left Guanglie and you. The Qu family has Qu Shunhua, while the Dou family boasts brothers Dou Zhao and Dou Mian... Our Chu state boasts a plethora of talented individuals! But alas..."

He sighed, "If you weren't so excellent, Chu might still have hope."

"Having hope" is utterly absurd.

Although the State of Chu lost the Battle of Hegu, it remained the overlord of the South and one of the Six Great Powers. Every move it makes can shake the world, and it's far too early to mourn for it.

But Chu Yu's expression was very serious.

"Guang Shu, Shun Hua, have you ever thought about - what if you were both mediocre talents What would this world be like What would you be like"

"I'm here to tell you, there will be no changes."

You will still have so many resources, and so many opportunities will still be given to you.

You just need to be together well and have a child.

The great Chu family of three thousand years has enough foundation and time to wait for the next generation to become talented.

The next generation isn't up to par, and the one after that won't be either.

Even if a family line fails for generations, it can still find support from a branch family like the Xiang family. Even if some families fall, they are taken over by other families.

Most of this country's resources and opportunities are for you. For your children and grandchildren, generation after generation.

He asked, "But what about the millions of us, ordinary people like me What about us"

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Upon seeing me upstairs, all fell silent.

The high-ranking officials in the court might say, "Haven't we given you a chance Didn't Chu Yu enter the Shan Hai Realm If you lack the ability, blame yourself."

“But taking the Mountain and Sea Realm trial as an example. Of the seven Nine Chapters Jade Slips, only one is for someone like me to compete for. The remaining six are all in the hands of aristocratic families. But how many children from aristocratic families are there in the world, and how many children from commoner families”

>Several dozen aristocratic clans sat dividing the cake, while hundreds of millions of commoners, barefoot and bleeding, scrambled for that single piece. This is Chu today!

Jiang Wang opened his mouth, just about to speak.

Chu Yu had already looked at him: "Brother Jiang, don't tell me about hard work and struggle. Your hard work and struggle are just exceptions. Many people struggle their whole lives, and they can only eat enough to fill their stomachs and find a place to shelter. If you were in Chu State... things wouldn't be so easy."

"Oh, no." He shook his head. "With such close ties to the Duke of Huai's household, you would have moved much faster. Look, this is what Chu State is like now. Truly prosperous in every direction, a magnificent spectacle!"

“Chu Yu! To speak to me like this is too disheartening!” Qu Shunhua looked at him and said: “Do you know, Guang Shu specially brought Yuan Po Dan for you today Otherwise, do you think why we invited you to this banquet at this time You have your difficulties, you have your grievances, but are your difficulties and grievances caused by us Did we not treat you sincerely When did we ever belittle you so that you would use these words to hurt others today!”

"So, I apologize."

Chu Yu shook his head, then shook it again. "Guang Shu, Shun Hua, I know you're good people, and you treat me sincerely. I feel your sincerity completely! But we are in Chu State, and we were born differently. I thought I could strive to be equal with you. In fact, it's you who have always made concessions and taken care of me. I know you still consider me a friend, but repeatedly accepting pity only makes me a nominal appendage of your family. It will be today or tomorrow."

“This country has thousands of years of history, and those thousands of years of history describe only one thing—this country belongs to powerful clans, it belongs to you!”

Chu Yu gazed at them, "Guangshen took out this Yuanpo Dan, precisely proving my words, wouldn't you say"

He bowed deeply: "I apologize again, for my rudeness and for the harm I have caused you."

"I am deeply sorry, but I have made up my mind."

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“Farewell, everyone.”

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After saying that, he turned and walked downstairs.

I came without drinking a cup of wine, and I leave without drinking one.

"Wait!"

Zuo Guangshu called out to Chu Yuzhi, stood up, and took a beautiful jade bottle from his bosom.

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The jade vase held in his hand radiated a soft, subtle glow.

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“Although our paths diverge from here on, we met today and shared this moment. After all, it's fate that brought us together.” Left Guangshu said, “You should still take this Yuandan to replenish your damaged soul essence. Only then can you do what you wish to do.”

Chu Yu's figure paused at the foot of the stairs.

Zuo Guangshu really treats him as a friend.

...but in fact he was in the state of Chu and did not have many friends.

The path he chose would inevitably lead to solitude for a long time.

“Guangshu, I have never been against you. I don't hold any resentment towards you. No one would hate someone as clean as you. I also cherish the friendship you and Shunhua have given me... but that’s it.”

"We depart from here."

“I won't take your Yuanpo Dan.”

Your sympathy and help are no longer needed.

“If I fall in the mud, let me fall in the mud. Let people walk over my corpse.”

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“I will seek a path for the common people of Chu. This path begins with myself.”

He walked downstairs without looking back.

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Footsteps sounded one by one.

After sitting for a long time, Jiang Wang silently got up.

See you later with a glance.

On the second floor of my building, the curtains are drawn, and it is open on all sides.

If people stay in high places for a long time, they are bound to only see the distance.

The first beauty of Chu, Ye Lan'er, watched Chu Yu's departing figure, her eyes changing slightly, as if she were seeing him for the first time.

Chu Yu's intentions toward her were no secret.

Among the young and talented men of Chu, those who had intentions for her could line up from Yingcheng to Lincheng. Even if we remove the limitation of "young and talented men," the queue would extend all the way to Xianyang City.

Chu Yu had never hidden his fondness, always expressing it with tact and discretion, never being annoying.

So she doesn't mind occasionally sitting down to eat a meal and chat together.

But today, as he turned to leave, he didn't even glance her way.

Before a lifelong ideal that one can strive for, everything else doesn't matter—that's how men are.

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"A long love is like water, it's not as trustworthy as it seems. When you least expect it, it can suddenly become stormy." Ye Lan chuckled softly and shook her head, unsure if she was sighing or annoyed. "Things were going so well, yet they decided to end things abruptly."

Her laughter was carried by the wind, transforming into wisps of tangled thoughts.

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No one knows if she cares or not.

“I think he’s just being firm in his own way.” Jiang Wang withdrew his gaze and sat back down.

This world has many problems.

There may be more than one way to solve a problem.

And many people believe they have found the only path.

Some people spend their entire lives striving, only to realize they've been pursuing a possibility.

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In any case, a person who has lofty ideals and is steadfast in their pursuit of them deserves our respect.

This is the reason why Jiang Wang stood up and saw them off.

Zuo Guangshu held the jade bottle in his hand and slowly sat down, as if explaining to himself: "He won the quota for this trip into the Sea of Mountains and Seas. After rejecting so many arrangements, he ended up with nothing and even weakened his soul... He must be under a lot of pressure."

Qu Shunhua gave him a withering look. "He trampled on your feelings so badly, and you're still speaking up for him."

But he continued, "This time after coming out of the Shan Hai Realm, Xiang Bei went straight to the Xiang family ancestral home to close a life-and-death barrier. It is said that he is very determined and won't break through until he succeeds. Maybe Chu Yu also needs to strengthen his belief."

She chuckled to herself as she spoke, "So you came here today specially to sever ties with us, didn't you After all, if you waited any longer, your Yuàn Pó Dan would have already been given away."

Whether it's Zuo Guangshuo or Qu Shunhua, they both have their own natural stances.

They were born into noble families, and they lived as high-ranking officials. When they died, they still retained their status as high-ranking officials.

This is an irrefutable fact.

Their family, for generations, has been striving for the family business, one after another giving their all. Isn't it all for today's luxury cars and mansions Isn't it all to allow their descendants to have what Chu Yu said, "infinite opportunities"

They can't give these up.

But they also understood Chu Yu's choice.

Given Chu Yu's displayed talent, once he aligned himself with a certain family, he could quickly receive their support. However, this also meant that Chu Yu would become part of the Chu land's influential families.

Chu Yu, an orphan who grew up in the military, did not cling to any noble family. He took "Guo" as his surname, upholding his principles and choosing the most difficult path.

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It is precisely because Chu Yu's journey has not been easy that he knows better than anyone else what those who, like him, start their trek from scratch need.

They stand on different paths, with different roots behind them. In the same country, they inhabit completely different worlds.

Perhaps their friendship was destined to be short-lived from the very beginning.

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This is not anyone's problem.

Sometimes, no one is wrong.

But as Chu Yu said—

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"That's it for now."

All parting in this world is like this.

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