At this moment, Cen Yunzi was already sitting in front of the stove.
He took out two teacups, placed one in front of himself and another one opposite him.
Shi Yuezhu hesitated for a moment but still walked into the courtyard and sat opposite Cen Yunzi.
Liu Xilan sensibly did not follow. After all, she was a junior and it wasn’t appropriate to disturb their conversation.
The fire in the stove was quite strong, and soon the tea in the kettle began to boil.
The scalding tea overflowed from the kettle spout, landing on the charcoal fire with a sizzling sound.
Seeing this, Cen Yunzi then lifted the kettle and poured a cup of tea in front of Shi Yuezhu.
"Junior sister, your senior brother has really aged."
The first sentence Cen Yunzi spoke was a sigh.
"Why do you say this, senior brother? At your age, a cultivator should be in their prime."
"Don’t use these words to put off your senior brother. Whether one ages or not, your senior brother knows it best himself.
At our age, if one’s skills can no longer improve, the body will surely start to decline."
Cen Yunzi’s face had a hint of melancholy as he spoke.
"You are the disciple our master values most, and also the most cherished little junior sister in our sect lineage.
Junior sister, can your senior brother ask you for a favor?"
Cen Yunzi’s tone grew increasingly dispirited, and his demeanor seemed somewhat lethargic.
Seeing him like this, Shi Yuezhu’s face showed a trace of worry.
"Senior brother, what’s wrong with you... have you been injured?"
This sluggish demeanor seemed very much like that of someone injured.
Cen Yunzi had not practiced "Unceasing Skill", and he didn’t have that high level of recovery power.
If he was injured, it would indeed be problematic.
It could possibly turn into a chronic condition, lingering for a lifetime.
"It’s nothing, just a bit uncomfortable. Resting a little will make it better."
As he spoke, Cen Yunzi lightly coughed once.
Yet he only coughed once before he managed to suppress it.
"Right, what were we talking about earlier?
Oh, your senior brother is asking you for a favor, hoping you will agree, junior sister."
Seeing Cen Yunzi in such a manner, Shi Yuezhu looked worried but did not refuse.
"In the past year, you have challenged Luo Changping several times.
Each time you return, you come back covered in injuries.
Junior sister, my dear junior sister, do keep in mind the feelings of your senior brothers and sisters.
We still worry.
You are aware of Luo Changping’s prowess.
Even if your senior brother went, he wouldn’t gain much advantage.
Yes, you are the most talented in our sect, and you were the youngest to enter the Immortal Realm.
But, junior sister, you have been in the Immortal Realm for less than three years.
If you truly wish to confront Luo Changping, you could cultivate for several more decades.
By then, Luo Changping would definitely not be your match.
You could even compete for the title of the strongest in Great Wei."
Cen Yunzi became somewhat agitated as he spoke.
Shi Yuezhu, upon hearing these words, also showed a hint of remorse on her face.
"I haven’t done well, I haven’t considered the feelings of the senior brothers and sisters...
I will take this as a warning..."
Shi Yuezhu indeed felt a bit guilty, having not considered her senior brothers’ and sisters’ feelings over the past year.
"It’s not that your senior brother wants you to take it as a warning; he wants you, from now on, to stop seeking to duel with Luo Changping, alright...
And last time, why did you venture off to the Land of the Far South?
We were really worried, worried about you entering that area.
Take it as your senior brother begging you, if for nothing else, do it for our sake.
Junior sister, please don’t do things that worry others, alright...
Shi Yuezhu of the past was the most obedient in the sect.