After being reborn, the little kid who followed him around finally grew up, but this time he didn't grow up in the wrong way. The sixth junior brother was filial and considerate, well-behaved and sensible, and he had never done anything as a bastard like "rebellion" in his previous life. Chu Danfeng was very pleased.
The eighteen-year-old Hua Tingxuan has grown in both height and cultivation, but he still serves his senior brother like a "big tail", always at his beck and call.
Everything went better than Chu Danfeng expected. He felt that a comfortable retirement was just around the corner. The only puzzling thing was, why hadn't the child started a relationship yet at this age
You know, in the previous life, at the age of 18, Hua Tingxuan and his junior sister were already in love with each other, but now, let alone love, he wouldn't even give Lin Shuer a good look!
For example, now, Lin Shu'er was bullied by her sixth senior brother again. She stood far away outside Chu Danfeng's bamboo house, not daring to take a step forward. She stamped her feet in grievance, but dared not say a word.
This situation was too familiar. Chu Danfeng could guess the reason without even getting closer - he didn't know what was wrong with Hua Tingxuan. Every time he saw Lin Shu'er coming to visit, he acted as if he was facing a great enemy, as if his junior sister who had grown into a young girl was some kind of monster.
Chu Danfeng clenched his fist, raised it to his lips, and coughed heavily.
Hua Tingxuan and Lin Shuer looked at him when they heard the voice.
Hua Tingxuan didn't look happy when his junior brother caught him being mean to his junior sister, but Lin Shuer's eyes lit up and she instantly became excited.
The Seventh Junior Sister is also seventeen years old this year. As the childhood sweetheart of the male protagonist, she is naturally very beautiful, graceful and elegant, and her smile is even more charming, which makes people happy at the first sight of her.
Chu Danfeng also smiled back: "Seventh Junior Sister, what's the matter? Why don't you come in and tell me?"
Lin Shu'er seemed to want to open her mouth to complain, but she flattened her lips halfway under Hua Tingxuan's deathly gaze. She did not dare to say a single word of complaint. She just made a face at Hua Tingxuan before running towards Chu Danfeng.
Hua Tingxuan: “…”
"Fifth Senior Brother! Second Senior Sister asked me to send you some pills, all made by her. For Sixth Senior Brother—" When it came to 'Sixth Senior Brother', Chu Danfeng clearly saw Lin Shu'er roll her eyes, "For Sixth Senior Brother to use when he climbs the Ten Thousand Swords Peak."
Chu Danfeng smiled: "Thank Second Senior Sister for me. Thank her for thinking of me."
In ten days, there will be another "Sword Drawing Competition". The so-called "Sword Drawing Competition" is a grand ceremony of Shuangji Sect. All inner disciples who have not drawn their natal swords, as well as outer disciples who have passed the test and have excellent qualifications, can go up to Wanjianfeng and try to draw the sword.
Wanjian Peak only opens once every twelve years. The last time Chu Danfeng obtained a top-grade weapon spirit from a secret realm, he became famous in one battle. Twelve years have passed in a flash. The short and stocky little boy has grown into a handsome young man who is about to draw a sword with his own hands. Chu Danfeng has also changed from a 'candidate' who was sent to the mountain by his senior brothers and sisters to the fifth senior brother who cheers up his younger brothers and sisters.
How can one not feel emotional
In the original novel, this "Sword Drawing Conference" is also a highlight, and the male protagonist Hua Tingxuan will draw out his natal sword Xuanshui in this conference.
It was from this moment that he began to rise to the peak of his life.
"Fifth Senior Brother, have you heard? The rules of this sword-drawing competition are different from the previous ones." Lin Shuer interrupted Chu Danfeng's recollections.
Chu Danfeng asked curiously, "How is it different?"
Lin Shuer: "The previous bans on night travel and fighting on Wanjian Peak have been lifted. Everyone can seize the sword based on their own abilities."
Chu Danfeng: "Depends on your ability?"
He could understand why he was not allowed to walk at night. In the past, when Ghost Yue Lao was guarding the forbidden land, many disciples would accidentally fall into the secret land. At that time, he obtained the "Zhuanhunling", the top-grade spirit weapon guarded by the transformed snake. Perhaps Ghost Yue Lao completed his mission and left. Wan Jianfeng was no longer dangerous at night, but what was the point of lifting the ban on fighting? Drawing a sword depends on one's own cultivation, not on force.
"That's right," Lin Shu'er said confidently, "I heard from Master myself that the new rules will be announced when the barrier is opened."
"Also," she said mysteriously, "Young Senior Brother, someone has spread the word that they want to challenge you in public!"
"?" Chu Danfeng, "Who is so arrogant? Don't you know my rules?" Ever since he became famous twelve years ago, countless disciples have come to challenge him. Chu Danfeng couldn't stand it anymore, so he simply spread the word - no matter who it is, he would not accept a challenge.
Lin Shuer laughed gossipingly: "It's not a martial arts competition, it's a beauty competition!"
"What the hell?!" Chu Danfeng was certain that there must be something wrong with his ears or his junior sister's mouth.
Lin Shuer said loudly: "More beautiful!"
"..." Chu Danfeng's mouth twitched, "Don't joke with your senior brother."
However, Lin Shuer pouted and said coquettishly, "I'm not lying! I heard it with my own ears—"
Seeing her acting like a spoiled child, Hua Tingxuan frowned, and then he quietly separated the two of them and continued, "Junior Brother doesn't go out often, so it's not surprising that you don't know. They are just some boring people, doing some boring tricks. They are nothing, so don't worry about them."
Lin Shu'er was used to arguing with Hua Tingxuan, so she immediately retorted, "Who said it can't be successful? Fifth Brother, do you know that in every sword drawing competition, there are people who secretly set up gambling games?"
Chu Danfeng nodded.
This is no secret. It is said that he became the dark horse and won the championship in one fell swoop, causing many disciples who bet on Liu Yanbai to suffer heavy losses.
However, this kind of gambling belongs to the category of "the government will not investigate unless the people report it". Although there are many people involved, the size of the Bipolar Sect is too large, and in terms of proportion, it is actually not a big deal.
Lin Shuer: "According to conservative estimates, the number of people who bet on the 'beauty pageant' is ten times greater than the number of people who bet on the ranking of the sword contest!"
Chu Danfeng: “…”
The more Chu Danfeng listened, the more he felt that the rumor was unreliable - not to mention that he was a grown man, how could he be more beautiful? - he gradually lost interest and casually sent Seventh Junior Sister away, saying, "I've been standing here for half a day and forgot to treat you. There are osmanthus cakes, candied green plums, and my braised rouge goose breast on the coffee table. You can eat it yourself, Shu'er."
Lin Shu'er knew from a young age that the fifth senior brother was the one who knew how to enjoy life the most. He had the largest variety of snacks and they tasted the best. Upon hearing this, she did not hesitate and immediately went to look for snacks as if she was familiar with the place.
Chu Danfeng felt that this was a good opportunity for the two young people to be alone. He said that he had something else to do, but he did not forget to wink at his junior brother, "By the way, Xuan'er, where is the flower tea you bought? Go and make a pot for my junior sister."
But Hua Tingxuan was not willing to cooperate with his senior brother's good intentions and said dryly, "There is no hot water."
Chu Danfeng was so angry that he wanted to knock him on the head. What do you mean by no hot water? Is this human language? Ever since this guy learned the art of controlling fire and was praised by him once, he has always used the art to boil water. The spring water from the mountains can go from cold to boiling in just a few breaths.
Chu Danfeng ordered: "If there is no hot water, go and boil it now."
Hua Tingxuan still had a sullen face and stood there motionless.
"..." Chu Danfeng, "Okay, if you don't burn it, I will."
Lin Shu'er's voice came from a distance: "Fifth Brother, don't bother me, I'll be fine!"
This time, without waiting for Chu Danfeng to react, Hua Tingxuan agreed on his behalf, and then showed an innocent expression to his junior brother - you see, she was the one who said she didn't need it.
"… …" Chu Danfeng held his forehead and lowered his voice: "Can you please be a little more hospitable? What's wrong with going to greet them?"
Hua Tingxuan also lowered his voice and said seriously: "My junior brother taught me that men and women should not touch each other, how can we be in the same room?"
Chu Danfeng: “…”
This naughty kid! Being upright is a good thing, but going too far is just being pedantic!
Chu Danfeng couldn't help but think of the book "The Peddler" six years ago. In order to establish healthy values for Hua Tingxuan, he gave the child a vivid lesson on physiology and hygiene, confiscated the erotic pictures, and sternly ordered his sixth junior brother not to read any messy books again.
Ever since that time, Hua Tingxuan has been very well behaved. At least Chu Danfeng has never seen any books that are not suitable for children in the bamboo house.
But now that things have come to this, Chu Danfeng couldn't help but reflect on whether he had been too aggressive and made the child too obedient
In an ordinary family, boys can get married at the age of sixteen, but my junior brother has probably never spoken a few words to a girl.
"How are you going to find a Taoist partner in the future if you're like this!" Chu Danfeng slapped him on the back in disappointment. Hua Tingxuan looked thin, as young men often do. He was dressed in a moon-white disciple uniform, and had an air of fresh breeze and bright moon. But in fact, he looked incredibly strong when he was slapped. Chu Danfeng slapped him, but Hua Tingxuan didn't react much. Instead, his own hand was hurt first, and he frowned slightly.
"Junior brother, are you okay?" Hua Tingxuan was very observant. He took Chu Danfeng's hand, brought it to his lips, and breathed a sigh of relief.
The heat was scorching, and the soft lips accidentally brushed Chu Danfeng's thumb, and a tingling sensation suddenly spread from the fingers to the whole body.
Chu Danfeng: “…” Damn, this damn Dinglu physique.
He suddenly pulled back his fingers, and waved his hand back nonchalantly: "No need to brag, I'm not that delicate."
Although he said it lightly, Chu Danfeng actually envied Hua Tingxuan in his heart. The male protagonist is just awesome, this is the so-called 'thin when dressed, muscular when undressed', maybe the figure under the robe is even stronger than those power cultivators. This is not just a guess, he has a basis - from so many descriptions of 'the male protagonist fighting fiercely with the harem' in the original work, it is not difficult to infer the fact that he is a small electric motor. How can a man with a good waist have a bad figure
However, "Hua Xiaomada" obviously had no intention of using his "special skills". He looked at Chu Danfeng meaningfully and smiled shyly, "I don't want to find someone else to be my Taoist partner."
Hua Tingxuan is handsome, with a sharp, elegant and imposing appearance. He seems distant at first, but when he smiles, he inexplicably carries a hint of tenderness, which is very alluring. I don't know how many girls have fallen for his pair of phoenix eyes that seem to be filled with starlight.
Unfortunately, Chu Danfeng was not a soft girl. He looked at Hua Tingxuan's affectionate smile and glared at her: "You still have the nerve to smile!"
Hua Tingxuan: “…”
Chu Danfeng was heartbroken: "You are so old, but you have only grown in height but not in mind!" If I don't find a Taoist partner, will I end up alone for the rest of my life? It's really worrying.
Chu Danfeng felt that he might be that annoying "traditional parent" who did not allow his child to fall in love early when he was young, but once he became an adult, he urged him to get married.
Tsk, I accidentally became the person I hate the most.
... But he couldn't control himself. It's true that one who doesn't raise a child doesn't know the kindness of his parents. How pitiful are the hearts of all parents in the world.
"Old Father Chu" was worried about his child's life-long affairs, while secretly preparing various useful items for him. It must be said that the news brought by the little junior sister that day was true. After a few days, the announcement of "Cancellation of Certain Bans in the Sword Drawing Competition" came out.
Chu Danfeng was afraid that his child would suffer in the battle, but luckily his family was wealthy, and he had always been lucky when taking Hua Tingxuan on master's missions over the years, and he always made a lot of money. More importantly, he had exchanged a lot of good things in the Monster Market that year, including defensive magic tools, talismans, elixirs... He packed them all for the child to take away, almost filling up two mustard bags.
In the blink of an eye, it was the day for the barrier to be opened. When arriving at Wangjianpo, Chu Danfeng felt that something seemed to be wrong. He inexplicably had a bad premonition that "there is another news about Junior Sister" which was completely accurate. As soon as he appeared, almost all the disciples looked at him in unison, and two of them were particularly prominent.
Chu Danfeng looked back and first saw a familiar figure, and then heard a sour boy's voice: "He is Chu Danfeng? I think he is nothing special."