Chapter 923: The Thirty-first Year

“Sister, I’m not in a hurry. We can find more in the future.”

Su Kuo smiled brightly at Su Xiaolu. He even rubbed his head against Su

Xiaolu’s palm. Now that the world had fused more completely, things like the Interface Stone would sink into all kinds of dangerous places. His sister was thinking for him, so of course he was thinking for her.

Madam Zhao and Su Sanlang could not even draw Qi. They had absorbed spiritual energy and eaten some pills. They were in good health and could live for a few more years than normal.

They were Su Xiaolu’s parents. Su Xiaolu could not let them go. People who cultivated had such a long lifespan. Their cultivation path in the future was very long, so they would naturally have more fortuitous encounters to discover. After cutting off the secular world, such ordinary days would not happen again.

“Sister, don’t worry. I’m not hungry. I won’t continue to grow bigger for the time being, but it doesn’t matter. I can live for a long time. I’m already growing up much faster than my ancestors.”

Su Kuo felt very sweet. He was so happy that Su Xiaolu cared about him.

He was luckier than every ancestor in the memories he had inherited. He had even eaten the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fruit. His growth speed was faster than everyone else. It was fine to stop for a few decades. Nothing would be affected. Moreover, he was very happy to stop for a few decades.

Su Xiaolu looked at the sensible Su Kuo and nodded with a gentle smile.

She would live in peace for the next few decades.

As a teacher, she nurtured a portion of talents for the Great Zhou Dynasty. As the daughter of her parents, she returned home every year to let them not worry and let them know that she was safe and sound.

Chang Xian didn’t know that Su Kuo was a Guardian Beast. He thought for a moment and said, “Uncle-Master, I’ll prepare more food tomorrow.”

Su Kuo smiled brightly and reached out to stroke Chang Xian’s hair. “Thank you, Xiao Xian.”

Little Niu smiled faintly and didn’t say anything.

Su Kuo’s identity was different. He suddenly appeared and was very close to Su Xiaolu. Little Niu guessed that he must be a pet beast or something. It was a good thing that the treasure had a spirit.

The three of them slowly went home. When they returned to their house in Wuzhou, Su Xiaolu was pleasantly surprised to find that Gui You and Old Wu had returned.

Old Wu had aged a lot, and his figure was a little hunched.

Gui You had also aged a little. He carried a sword on his back and gave off a very distant feeling. The two of them came back to test the juniors and usually stayed in the room to play chess.

Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao treated them as brothers, so they naturally took good care of them.

“Masters, you shouldn’t be leaving next year, right?”

Su Xiaolu went forward and hugged the two Masters before asking.

Gui You and Old Wu were not used to this hug. Their bodies stiffened before Old Wu answered Su Xiaolu, “Not for the time being. I’m a little tired after walking for so many years. I’ll stay in the academy.”

After the new year, Gui You and he would be teachers in the academy. They would temporarily stop to rest and contribute.

“You said that you’ve taken in four disciples. We have to take a look at the other three. Is this kid called Chang Xian?”

Old Wu’s gaze moved back and landed on Chang Xian.

Chang Xian was very reserved. This was his Grandmaster. The two Grandmasters looked very cold. Would they like him?

Su Xiaolu nodded and introduced Chang Xian to Old Wu and Gui You. “Masters, this is Chang Xian. I accepted him at the beginning of this year. He’s good at medicine and has some enlightenment in his superpower. He’s sincere and very good.”

“Chang Xian, come here. Since your Master said that you’re good at medicine, I’ll test you.”

Old Wu waved at Chang Xian. In any case, he was going to test Su Xiaolu’s disciples. Now that he saw Chang Xian first, he would start with him.

Chang Xian stepped forward and listened respectfully.

Old Wu stroked his white beard and asked Chang Xian about acupuncture points.

Chang Xian was first tense, but when he heard the question, he subconsciously blurted out an answer. He stammered, but he was not wrong.

Seeing that he could answer, Old Wu’s attitude improved a lot. He asked again and again, and Chang Xian answered everything correctly.

Old Wu looked impressed. “Not bad. The girl wasn’t exaggerating. Since you like it, don’t think about anything else. Study well.”

Every time Su Xiaolu accepted a disciple, she would write a letter to tell him and Gui You. In the letter, she would explain the strengths and shortcomings of every disciple. Although they had never seen them before, they knew them well.

“She praised you again and again in the letter, so I wondered what exactly are you like? Now that I’ve seen you today, you deserve her praise.”

Old Wu looked at Chang Xian again and again. He even reached out and pinched his face.

Chang Xian’s face turned red as he was extremely excited. His master thought so highly of him. He definitely wouldn’t disappoint her.

After Old Wu praised Chang Xian, he smiled at Gui You and said, “Look, look, my grand-disciple is not bad.”

Gui You’s lips twitched. “Childish.”

He turned to leave and threw something without looking back. Just as it was about to hit Chang Xian, Chang Xian caught it in a panic. Chang Xian looked at Su Xiaolu for help.

Su Xiaolu smiled and said, “Take it. This is your greeting gift from Grandmaster Gui.”

It was an exquisite dagger.

Chang Xian carefully accepted it. The dagger wasn’t big. It was the length of a finger and was easy to keep. However, it felt heavy in his hand. Chang Xian could sense that Su Shiyu and the others looked envious. Chang Xian carefully placed it away, cherishing it.

At night, everyone gathered together for dinner. It was extremely lively.

It was not the new year yet, but every day was as lively as New Year’s day.

After dinner, Gui You called Su Xiaolu out.

Su Shiyu, Su Yang, and the other juniors followed closely.

Su Xiaolu and Gui You were both sword fanatics and had a certain level of enlightenment. The two of them exchanged blows and their figures were so fast that they could not be seen. After a satisfying competition, Gui You smiled. “Very good. I’m very proud.”

Su Xiaolu’s comprehension of the sword had already surpassed his. He was very proud.

Su Xiaolu cupped her hands. “Thank you for your praise, Master.”

In front of her disciples, she was a strict Master, but in front of her master, she also wanted to perform exceptionally and receive her master’s praise.

The competition between master and disciple would end here. If they were not satisfied yet, they would continue tomorrow.

Su Xiaolu accompanied Gui You to practice his swordsmanship while Old Wu tested Chang Xian. No one could stay idle.

Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao now had many children and grandchildren. They were reunited every year and smiled every day.

Chen Hu’s family was as usual. Every year, during the new year, the two families would spend it together.

Chen Shi and Chen Xing were also very calm men. Chen Shi was already married. His wedding happened to be in time for Su Xiaolu to bring her disciples to train, so he did not participate. His wife, Wang Yun, was slightly chubby and very gentle. She made good dishes. She made three specialties for the New Year’s Eve dinner.

Su Hua told Su Xiaolu that Chen Xing would participate in this year’s imperial examination after the new year. He said that Zhou Zhi would be conferred the title of Crown Prince after the new year. Su Xiaolu did not know about these things, but Zhou Zhi’s goal was to become the emperor. The first step was to become the Crown Prince. His wish had been fulfilled, and Su Xiaolu was happy for him.

The New Year passed just like that..