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It was a very uncomfortable separation.

Because they had to rush to various places in advance, four of the six disciples in the academy were unable to accompany the old man on his last journey, leaving only Wei You and Zhao Yushu.

Gu Changfeng was very busy. He first sent the wolf girl to the grassland, then sent Li Li and Meng Yan to Jiangning, and then went to Jiangnan to inform Yang He, and finally came to send Zhao Yushu.

So Zhao Yushu was driven back home by the old man, who told him to come back when he was about to die, and not to squat here with a sad face, which was an eyesore.

So he returned home, his and Lan Ling's home.

Lan Ling went to Chang'an to find Li Tong, and he was going to find her soon.

Ji Leng, A Yao and Rulan were all there. When they saw that Ge Lao was injured, Rulan was crying while boiling medicine, and Ge Lao said a few words to her with a smile.

Ji Leng ran to Tianxianglou and ordered a table. When Miss Wanqing found out, she immediately rushed over with the dishes and the cook.

"It's a pity that we haven't figured it out yet and haven't been able to help Elder Ge and Big Brother."

A Yao and Ji Leng looked angry and then each of them was hit by a chopstick from Zhao Yushu.

"What are you thinking? Even if you are enlightened, you can only reach the first or second level at most. Yelu Mingjing's sneeze can kill everyone. Study hard and serve Master Ge well. When you graduate from the academy in the future, I will use the back door to let you go to Chang'an or stay in Dongdu to become a good official."

"But brother, didn't you reach the eighth level in just one year?"

Rulan felt a little unconfident when she said this. Even when bragging to her classmates, she didn't dare to brag that her elder brother reached the eighth level of heaven in a year, because no one would believe her.

"That's because I, your eldest brother, am gifted! Moreover, it's the ninth heaven."

Zhao Yushu stretched out his hand and a long sword surrounded by green light appeared in his palm. Everyone was startled except Ge Lao.

"This is, this is!"

Ji Leng was older, and only he could still stutter. The others were already frightened by the cold light and could not speak. This was the result of Zhao Yushu's strenuous suppression.

"Put it away! It's scaring the children."

Boss Ge frowned and Zhao Yushu quickly put it away.

This was brought by Gu Changfeng. It is one of the purple and green swords, the sect's treasures of Shushan. Wu Ziteng gave it to Zhao Yushu on his own initiative.

It's a pity that he only gave him one, otherwise he could have directly entered the inner realm. Moreover, the Purple and Green Swords are famous all over the world. If the two swords were combined, they would probably be able to kill Yelu Mingjing with one sword. Now he only has one sword, and except for improving his cultivation, it is of no great use for the time being, because he cannot use the characteristics of the Green Rope Sword.

"All evil is invulnerable, and all demons are warded off."

This is a sword specially used to slay demons and monsters. It is highly compatible with Shushan, but it is somewhat repetitive with his own Minghong. Because the distinction between gods and monsters in this world is very vague, it may be a matter of an imperial edict.

This is probably the magic weapon that is of the least help to me.

Zhao Yushu even began to wonder whether he should return the sword after killing Yelu Mingjing so that the purple and green swords could continue to merge. There were a lot of monsters in the Monster Locking Tower that were being suppressed by these two swords.

"Yushu, are you sure about this trip?"

Mr. Ge put down his wine glass and asked in a deep voice.

Zhao Yushu shook his head. "Apart from the teacher, who can be so sure of defeating Yelu Mingjing? I don't even know why the teacher is so sure that I can achieve the inner realm. He won't tell me, as if I can't achieve it if he tells me. Moreover, even if I achieve the inner realm, I'm afraid I won't be his opponent. I can't think of a way to defeat Yelu Mingjing for now."

"Then, then brother, can you not go?"

Rulan spoke cautiously: "Stay in Dongdu, stay in the academy. There are so many teachers in the academy, and there is also Master Ge. No matter how powerful the bad guys are, they can't win."

Zhao Yushu smiled: "Silly girl, some things feel like they are destined by God, such as I must deal with Yelu Mingjing, and you will definitely become my sister. Of course, I didn't believe in destiny before, but this time I really want to believe it."

The atmosphere at the banquet was a bit depressing. Zhao Yushu tried several times to explain his funeral arrangements, but every time he opened his mouth he was interrupted by others intentionally or unintentionally, so he finally gave up.

Except for the inevitable death, no, even if death is inevitable, your loved ones don’t want to hear you talk about what will happen after you die.

After dinner, night fell. Mr. Ge was seriously injured and had not yet recovered, so he had to go to rest early.

Wanqing slept with Rulan. To Rulan, Yungu, who was the best to her, had left Dongdu with Moer, and her elder brother, whom she had met by chance but was like a benefactor sent from heaven, was also going to die, which made her very scared.

"You two, walk with me."

Zhao Yushu called out to Ji Leng and A Yao, and the three of them walked towards the academy together.

"During the meal, you two were more active in interrupting me than I was in talking. Can this problem be solved by just not talking?"

"Young Master will not lose."

"Yes, big brother will definitely win!"

Zhao Yushu chuckled: "Thanks for your good words, I also think I won't lose, I am the protagonist."

Ji Leng and A Yao looked at each other. The protagonist? Isn't the protagonist an actor? But, it doesn't matter, as long as he is happy.

"That's right, if big brother loses, what will happen to sister Lan Ling?"

"Yes, if she marries someone else, I will be very sad even if I become a ghost. But if she never marries, I will be even more sad."

Zhao Yushu stretched lazily, took out a storage bag from his arms and threw it to Ji Leng: "When Sister Yun left, I transferred all the assets that I asked her to help manage to Miss Wanqing. You two don't have to worry about having no money. If you really have no money, go to your sister Rulan or Elder Ge. They both have rich families. As for these, they are all low-level treasures. I can't use them. Whoever gets the money will get it."

Zhao Yushu looked at the two people who were about to cry and smiled: "What are you thinking? Do you think I'm leaving a last word? I just don't need it. You probably don't know how rich your sister-in-law is. I'm going to live off her for the rest of my life."

The three of them walked to the entrance of the academy, greeted Lao Qin, and walked all the way to the bottom of the book tower.

"Both of you should kneel here and see the teacher off."

Ji Leng and A Yao knelt down decisively, and Zhao Yushu climbed to the top floor alone. The old man was sitting in the corridor looking at the moon, and Wei You stood behind him as usual.

Zhao Yushu and Wei You nodded and stood aside. None of the three masters and apprentices spoke.

The night wind gradually grew stronger, blowing away the clouds in the sky and revealing a full moon.

Today is a full moon.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, illuminating the entire city of Dongdu, and the scenery was beautiful.

Of course the night wind couldn't be so strong. It was because the old man could no longer control the spiritual power in his body.

The old man withdrew his gaze from afar and looked towards the academy outside the fence.

Some scholars have already gone to bed, but many are still studying by lamplight. After the dispute over the Three Emperors of the Tang Dynasty was settled, the academy was reopened and returned to its former state.

The old man's real name has never been mentioned. All we know is that he is probably in his eighties or nineties, that he behaves in an unruly manner, that he is eager to help others and that he is the best person in the world.

"so good."

The old man took one last look at the academy and slowly closed his eyes.