Chapter 18 (1/2)

Chapter 18

In addition to the spiritual gems, Zhongli Haiming brought a lot of fashionably designed cloth as well. Ruan Linggu spent a few days to prepare a new set of clothes each for her two juniors.

“Little Junior seems to have grown bigger. Your clothes are all smaller now.” Ruan Linggu smiled at Lin SuCi when she handed them their new clothes.

Lin SuCi took the clothes. It was a round-necked style, completely the same as Zhongli Haiming’s, the only difference being the colors. In his hand was a lively looking yellow color, paired with a blue waist belt. Zhongli Haiming’s was the opposite.

“Because little kittens grow fast.” Lin SuCi went into the room to change, tying his belt as he spoke.

The bright color of the new clothes was different from Yan Boshen’s old clothes that he had been wearing. Having grown used to the dark colors, the sudden change to the bright color added a lot of vividness to the youth, becoming even more eye-catching.

Lin SuCi stood shoulder to shoulder with Zhongli Haiming. He looked at him, then stroked his chin, “I really seem to be growing a little too fast.”

Next to him, Zhongli Haiming was still straightening his sleeves. He glanced at him when he heard him, but did not answer.

When Zhongli Haiming had just returned, Lin SuCi was shorter than him. Now, standing side by side, they were about the same height.

Their figures were similar, and they both looked like bright and delicate youths. Standing next to each other, just glancing at them, it was easy to mistake them as twins.

It was just that one was very serious looking, rarely smiling, while the other had curved eyes and a smiling mouth, revealing a set of straight white teeth.

Qing Fou was chattering non-stop as he gave Yan Boshen some instructions. His main point was to watch over the kitten properly.

Yan Boshen looked over coolly. Lin SuCi did not notice his attention. He was still stroking his chin with a wicked grin, as though he was about to play a prank, teasing his little senior next to him.

Zhongli Haiming had already broke down and became unsteady, about to turn hostile and start fighting with him.

Yan Boshen pulled his eyes away. He was silent for a while, then with a twist of his hand, a hoop of spiritual energy floated above his palm.

Lin SuCi was called over. When the hoop was placed over his wrist, he raised his hand curiously and admired it. “What is this?”

Yan Boshen spoke lightly, “It’s a ring to prevent you from getting lost.”

This kitten was too energetic. No one knew what would happen when he went out. As a prevention, Yan Boshen prepared a ring with his spiritual energy. Like this he could always know the movements of this kitten.

Lin SuCi raised his brow, clicking his tongue. “You’re treating me as a child.”

Was this sort of thing not used on children who still could not take care of themselves? He was already so old…

“You are a child,” Yan Boshen’s tone was still light. “A kitty, aren’t you?”

Hey, that’s right! Lin SuCi remembered, he really was still a little kitten, and so he immediately accepted having the loop around his wrist. He even waved his wrist in front of Zhongli Haiming, grinning at him, “Little Senior, do you want one too?”

Zhongli Haiming silently took two steps away from Lin SuCi, pursing his lips scornfully. “I’m not like you, a little baby.”

Lin SuCi was not bothered by that. As he showed the loop off to his seniors, Yan Boshen too was done with his preparations.

It was no longer early. As some time was needed for them to reach Chongyun Sect, Yan Boshen grabbed the kitten who was scampering all over the room by the collar, and nodded towards Qing Fou.

When they stepped onto the sword, Lin SuCi self-awarely huddled into Yan Boshen’s arms. At the same time, he lifted his head in surprise, raising his hand and touching Yan Boshen’s chin. “Boshen Boshen, I seem to have reached the height of your chin already!”

Originally, he was only around the height of Yan Boshen’s shoulders. Having not paid attention the past few days, now that they were standing together, his growth was quite obvious.

Yan Boshen grabbed Lin SuCi’s wandering hand. “Don’t touch blindly.”

The two of them had always interacted in such a manner. Yan Boshen had long been used to the little kitten’s sneaky paws. He calmly grasped his hand, no shock evident on his face.

Yan Boshen embraced Lin SuCi who was clicking his tongue. Just as the sword was about to rise, he suddenly thought about something. Turning his head, he saw Zhongli Haiming standing by the side, yet to step onto the sword.

Yan Boshen raised his brow.

He had been used to being with just Lin SuCi, and had nearly forgot about his other junior.

“Come on quickly, Little Senior. Don’t waste any time.” Lin SuCi waved to Zhongli Haiming.

No one knew what Zhongli Haiming was thinking about. His face twisted, and he walked over slowly. Looking at Lin SuCi who was almost being hugged by Yan Boshen, he stood far away from him, standing all the way at the back.

Chongyun Sect was located at the peak of a mountain. Surrounded by clouds, swords landed in an endless stream. The disciples were greeting everyone, and the scene was very lively.

When Lin SuCi was outside, in front of outsiders, he would put on a display of extreme sensibility. Next to Zhongli Haiming, they stood behind Yan Boshen. As they met people along the way, he only gave a closed lipped shy smile, and his thick eyelashes would flutter adorably.

Zhongli Haiming’s eyes nearly fell out when he saw Lin SuCi being like this. It was all due to pinching his own thigh that he managed to maintain his expression.

Within the radius of hundreds of miles, Chongyun Sect could be considered a big sect. With the birthday celebration of the sect leader, all those who had relations with the sect, whether close or far, they all came to attend. A myriad of various colored clothes crowded the grounds, and everywhere were people.

The disciple who received Lin SuCi and the group led them to the atrium. Outside the atrium, there were tables full of gifts, with other disciples recording them down.

As it was still yet to be the auspicious time, and they were somewhat early, Yan Boshen went to deliver their gifts and record their names. Just as he stepped out, a Chongyun disciple came over, cupping his hands courteously. “Is this Senior Yan from Cardinal Sect? My sect leader would like to invite you in.”

Yan Boshen nodded. About to bring the two youths dressed like twins along, that disciple smiled and stopped him. “I have to apologise that only Senior is invited. As for the two young cultivators, please remain here.”

Lin SuCi was still grabbing onto Yan Boshen’s sleeve. As there were many people just now, Yan Boshen had instructed him to not let go, and had pulled him along the entire way.

Now, he released his hand. Standing next with Zhongli Haiming, he took half a step back.

Yan Boshen frowned slightly.

Not being able to bring Lin SuCi along, he was a little worried.

Lin SuCi met Yan Boshen’s eyes. Understanding his slight worries, he winked at him, speaking softly, “I promise I’ll wait here obediently for you.”

The youth looked sincere and solemn, only missing thumping his own chest to make his assurance.