diskusbooks Chapter 1844 I Want to Become Stronger Quickly
Chapter 1844 I Want to Become Stronger Quickly
Watching Mu Yaoyao walk away, Mingchuan shook his head helplessly.
I couldn't help but mutter to myself, "This girl... we used to clash, she'd argue with me in all sorts of ways, and she even tried to kill me, but now she's confessing her feelings to me..."
"I don't know what he was thinking, but I guess I'm just too charming."
Mingchuan clicked his tongue a few times, composed himself, and headed toward the quiet room where Zhao Hu and the others were recuperating.
Passing through the corridor of the suspended palace, before even entering, one can hear a deliberately hushed yet still vibrant argument coming from inside.
Interspersed among them was Zhao Hu's familiar, slightly helpless laugh and curse.
"Ouch, my little darlings, be gentle! Tiger Brother's injury is to his internal organs, not his arm!"
"Jinwa, if you keep bending it like that, my arm will either be broken by that bald monk or you'll break it!"
"Brother Tiger, don't move! I need to spread this ointment evenly. Lord Green-Faced Fox said that this Skin Regenerating Jade Dew Ointment needs to be applied while it's still hot so that the medicinal power can penetrate!" Ya Ya, with her two little buns, was seriously applying the ointment to Zhao Hu, her voice full of undisguised concern.
"That's right, Tiger, behave yourself! Tree, quickly hold down his wiggling foot!" Jinwa shouted, giving orders.
Mingchuan unconsciously smiled and pushed open the door to enter.
The quiet room was filled with spiritual energy. Zhao Hu was leaning against a soft couch, his body still wrapped in bandages in many places, but his complexion was much better than when he was first rescued.
At this moment, he was grinning and enjoying the care of the three little ones.
Chen Shu pressed Zhao Hu's ankle with a serious expression, Jinwa was trying to adjust the position of Zhao Hu's arm, and Ya Ya was carefully applying a bluish-green ointment to a wound on Zhao Hu's shoulder blade.
The three of them turned around at the sound of the door opening and their eyes lit up when they saw Mingchuan.
"Brother Mingchuan!" Yaya called out first in a clear voice.
"Brother Mingchuan, you're here!" Jinwa immediately dropped Zhao Hu's arm and jumped over.
Chen Shu was slightly more composed, but he still released Zhao Hu's foot and respectfully called out, "Brother Ming."
Zhao Hu breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon: "Brother Ming, you've finally arrived! If you hadn't come, I would have been further injured by these three little devils!"
Mingchuan walked over, carefully examined Zhao Hu's complexion, and checked his pulse. He nodded.
"He's recovered well. Senior Green-Faced Fox's methods are indeed remarkable. It's just that his energy is a bit low. It seems he's been through quite a bit."
The following sentence carries a clear sense of sarcasm.
Zhao Hu said with a bitter face, "That's right! It's even more tiring than fighting with those bald monks! These three guys have been circling around me since I opened my eyes in the morning, feeding me medicine, wiping my body, massaging me, applying medicine... they haven't stopped for a moment. I told them I was fine, but they wouldn't believe me, and Ya Ya even brought up Lord Green-Faced Fox to pressure me."
Ya Ya blushed and muttered, "That's right. Lord Green-Faced Fox said that Brother Zhao Hu, you've damaged your foundation this time, so you must take good care of yourself and not move around recklessly."
Jinwa made a face: "Brother Hu, you're just thick-skinned and don't feel pain. We're doing this for your own good, right, Brother Shu?"
Chen Shu nodded and added earnestly, "Brother Hu, when you were unconscious, Brother Ming and we were all very worried. Now that we can take care of you, we feel at ease."
Looking at the genuine concern in the eyes of the three little ones, Zhao Hu felt a warmth in his heart. His playful complaints vanished instantly, leaving only a deep sense of gratitude.
He scratched his head, a smile spreading across his honest face: "Alright, alright, I know you guys are all great. I'm tough as nails, this little injury is nothing, I'll be bouncing around again in a few days. I'll take you guys to the back mountain to catch some lightning rabbits and roast them!"
"Really?" Jinwa's eyes lit up immediately.
"Brother Zhao Hu, you mustn't lie to me!" Ya Ya forgot her shyness and looked at him expectantly.
Although Chen Shu didn't say anything, there was a hint of excitement in his eyes.
As Mingchuan watched this heartwarming yet slightly boisterous scene, the melancholy he felt due to Mu Yaoyao's confession and the grim situation dissipated considerably.
He smiled and shook his head, saying to Zhao Hu, "Just take good care of them, don't always think about taking them out to run wild. The lightning rabbits in the back mountain are almost turned into a rare breed by you guys."
Zhao Hu chuckled and then asked, "Brother Ming, how's the situation outside? I'm getting really anxious lying here."
Mingchuan briefly explained the joint decision of the five major sects, omitting the part about Mu Yaoyao, and concluded by saying:
"Your current task is to recover from your injuries and regain your fighting strength as soon as possible. There will be many tough battles ahead."
Zhao Hu nodded emphatically: "Understood!"
After chatting for a few more minutes and telling the three little ones not to be too noisy and to let Zhao Hu get some rest, Mingchuan prepared to leave.
“Ming-ge,” Chen Shu suddenly called out to him, a hint of hesitation on his face, but his eyes were firm, “I… can I say a few words to you? Just for a moment.”
Mingchuan was somewhat surprised. He looked at Zhao Hu, then at Jinwa and Yaya, and nodded: "Okay, let's talk outside."
The two went to the veranda outside the quiet room.
Chen Shu seemed a little nervous, his hands unconsciously clenching at his sides.
"What's wrong, Xiaoshu? Are you having problems with your cultivation? Or are you too tired from taking care of Zhao Hu?" Mingchuan asked gently.
Chen Shu shook his head, raised his head, and looked at Ming Chuan with clear eyes: "No, Brother Ming, I... I just wanted to ask, when... can I be able to truly help you like Brother Hu, and be... valued by you?"
He paused, seemingly afraid that Mingchuan would misunderstand, and quickly added, "I'm not saying that taking care of Brother Hu and the junior brothers and sisters isn't important right now! I know that's important too! But... but when I see Brother Hu going on such dangerous missions with you and being able to stand on his own, I... I also want to become stronger and more useful as soon as possible, so that I can truly stand at the forefront and share more of the burden for you and the sect!"
The boy's voice was full of longing and a hint of urgency, the vigor and ambition of youth.
Mingchuan looked at his serious face and understood.
Chen Shu has good talent, a strong will, and works hard in cultivation. Since coming to Wanchuan Sect, he has made rapid progress.
Seeing that Zhao Hu, who joined the sect around the same time as him, has now become a core member of the Battle Hall and has made numerous military achievements, the young man inevitably felt a desire to compare and catch up.
He reached out and gently patted Chen Shu's shoulder, his tone gentle yet solemn: "Xiao Shu, I understand your feelings. You want to become stronger and do more for the sect, which is a good thing. Hu Zi has indeed done very well, but he also started from the very beginning."
“Recruiting someone doesn’t just mean sending you to carry out the most dangerous missions and stand at the forefront of the fight.” Mingchuan looked at him. “Look, now that Zhao Hu is injured, you can take the initiative to take care of him, and lead Jinwa and Yaya to do this well, so that Zhao Hu can recover without any worries. Isn’t that a form of recognizing and rewarding someone?”
"Every link in the sect is important. A stable rear and reliable companions are equally indispensable."
"You are still young, and it takes time to build a solid foundation and accumulate experience. Forcing someone to elevate your level might backfire."
"The most important thing for you now is to cultivate diligently and lay a solid foundation in the 'Return of All Things to One' technique. At the same time, just like you are doing now, take good care of your fellow disciples and take on the responsibilities you are capable of."
"This is the greatest help I can receive, and the sect can receive."