Yu Daochen was truly unaccustomed to his disciple's sudden eloquence, sending a shiver down his spine as he coughed awkwardly.
Zhou Fu suddenly realized, then looked at Yu Daochen with some embarrassment, "Master, I forgot you were still standing here."
"Heh heh..."
Yu Daochen chuckled unhappily and said, "You brat, are you cursing me to die sooner?"
Zhou Fu shook his head repeatedly, "No, no, Master, you misunderstand your disciple."
Yu Daochen shook his head helplessly.
This kid didn't know what to say when he got nervous.
This was already an old habit of his.
Yu Daochen said helplessly, "Alright, you don't need to explain, your master knows what you mean."
Zhou Fu nodded, but in the end, he didn't explain clearly.
Yu Daochen then asked again, "Are you planning to stay with your master for a few days or leave now? I don't mind either way. It's really fine even if you don't stay with me."
"This..."
Zhou Fu was embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.
Did his master want him to stay or not?
More and more immortals were leaving.
Granny Hui also showed a kind smile on Yu Daochen's face.
If only Zhang Peikun had Yu Daochen's current smile back then!
In his memory, that guy seemed to have only smiled once!
That's right, he had no reason to smile in his entire life.
However, seeing Yu Daochen's happy appearance now, Granny Hui also showed a look of relief.
Granny Hui did not disturb Yu Daochen but quietly left.
How could Ma Shenyue beside him not understand Master Yu's intentions? She turned to look at Zhou Fu, giving him frantic winks.
Zhou Fu was very smart in some aspects but terribly clumsy in others.
Zhou Fu truly didn't understand what his master meant, and he tentatively asked, "Master, do you want your disciple to stay, or do you not want your disciple to stay?"
Seeing that he genuinely didn't understand, Yu Daochen sighed helplessly, coughed, and did not answer directly, "Silly boy, to become strong, one must follow their heart. Whether you want to stay with your master or leave on your own, your master won't say anything."
"I understand," Zhou Fu nodded.
Yu Daochen's lips curled up as he chuckled inwardly.
This kid finally got it!
"Master!" Zhou Fu suddenly called out to him.
Yu Daochen nodded proudly, "Good disciple, state your decision."
Zhou Fu said, "I intend to accompany Ma Shenyue and immediately search for a way for Master Hua to recover his cultivation."
"Mmm~"
Yu Daochen nodded in satisfaction, then reacted, "Huh?"
Zhou Fu continued, "We don't know yet if Master Hua can recover his former strength. If not, we plan to find a way to help Master Hua embark on the path of cultivation as soon as possible."
Ma Shenyue, standing beside him, looked at Zhou Fu affectionately and said gratefully, "Afu, thank you."
Zhou Fu gave a gentle smile, "Silly girl, why thank me?"
"..."
Yu Daochen was speechless.
Damn it!
Do they have to show off their affection in front of their master?
Zhou Fu looked at Yu Daochen, a smile on his face, and said respectfully, "Master, Ma Shenyue and I plan to set off immediately."
"So soon!?" Yu Daochen was completely bewildered.
Hearing this, Zhou Fu was momentarily at a loss for words.
Ma Shenyue, standing beside him, suddenly spoke to break the ice, "It's like this, my mother is at home alone, and this whole situation arose because of my mother's illness."
Upon hearing this, Yu Daochen nodded, "So that's how it is."
Zhou Fu, standing beside him, looked bewildered.
Wasn't Auntie's illness already cured?
But seeing Ma Shenyue's wink, Zhou Fu suddenly realized, "Yes, that's right."
Yu Daochen sighed helplessly and nodded, "Alright, your master won't force you to stay. However, next time you encounter such a situation, call your master directly. Don't remember your master only when you're at your wit's end, understand?"
Zhou Fu nodded obediently, "Master, I understand."
Yu Daochen nodded, feeling a bit reluctant, "Alright, hurry up and leave."
Zhou Fu instructed, "Master, please take care of yourself. We're leaving."
Yu Daochen nodded and said, "You two also take care."
Master and disciple exchanged a glance, and Zhou Fu turned to leave with Ma Shenyue.
Watching their retreating backs, Yu Daochen sighed helplessly.
Meeting just to part ways.
Fate truly plays tricks on people!
"Should I have been more direct?"
As soon as Yu Daochen finished speaking, he let out a helpless wry smile.
When did he become so foolish?
Having roamed the martial world for many years, Yu Daochen's ability to read people was at least that of an old hand, if not invincible.
How could he not see through Ma Shenyue's fabricated excuse?
But the main reason was that kid Zhou Fu.
Although this kid had always been slow to catch on, he wasn't so foolish as to be completely clueless.
To put it plainly, he just didn't want to be with him.
"This silly boy..."
Yu Daochen sighed helplessly, then a smile appeared on his face.
However, it was good enough to know that the kid was doing well.
After all, the martial world was not an easy place to navigate!
It was best to live a peaceful life.
At least when this kid was in dire straits, he still remembered he had a master like him.
He hoped this kid would have a safe journey!
With that thought, Yu Daochen looked at the now empty surroundings and then strode eastward.
They walked a long distance until they were out of sight, and only then did Ma Shenyue ask, "Afu, don't you want to see your master?"
Zhou Fu immediately looked at Ma Shenyue, a gentle smile on his face, "You saw through that so easily?"
Ma Shenyue was a little speechless, "I'm not an idiot. Anyone can understand what your master said."
Zhou Fu just smiled without answering.
Ma Shenyue was a little confused, "Do you think your master knew I was lying?"
Zhou Fu smiled faintly, patted Ma Shenyue's head, and said with a smile, "Silly girl, your master has been in the martial world for many years, experienced countless battles, and seen all sorts of people, from top experts on the black list to ordinary thugs. Of course, he knows."
Hearing this, Ma Shenyue felt a little embarrassed but asked with some confusion, "I thought your master treated you very well. Why don't you want to stay with him?"
Zhou Fu looked up at the sky, a meaningful smile on his face, "Yes, the old man treated Zhou Fu very well. Otherwise..."
At this point, Zhou Fu fell silent, unwilling to say more.
Seeing that Zhou Fu was unwilling to speak, Ma Shenyue did not press further and instead asked, "Do you know any way to help Master Hua recover his cultivation?"
Zhou Fu shook his head, then smiled, "I don't know, but the world is vast, and there will always be a way. I'll accompany you to find it slowly."
"Mm," Ma Shenyue nodded.
The two walked forward aimlessly like this.