Chapter 405 - Senior Qiu“s Counseling Session♂♂♂
405 Senior Qiu“s Counseling Session♂♂♂
Tian Du City.
Sword Card Master Association.
Lu Ming looked solemn.
He fixed his gaze on the figure in front of him, his body motionless.
He did not dare to move.
He was worried that if he moved about, his eyes would rest on places that he should not look at. That would be impolite.
Well…
It was better to talk about social interaction.
However…
After chatting with Qiu Shuyi for a while, Lu Ming found out that this was a psychological problem—Qiu Shuyi did not feel like interacting with people!
What had she been through in the past?
Although Lu Ming was not a mental health counselor, as a netizen who used Weibo[1] and Zhihu[2], it was not a problem for him to dish out some advice.
Hence…
Lu Ming decided to work on her psychological issues.
“Senior, why don’t you like to interact with others?”
“For physical reasons.”
“Physical reasons?”
“Yes, because my body is well-developed… People always cast strange glances at me. I really hate it…”
Oh.
It turned out that it was due to her huge boobs…
“I’m sorry.”
Lu Ming apologized, feeling guilty. He was among those who looked at her as well.
“It’s okay.
“You are one of us.”
Qiu Shuyi’s gaze was gentle.
Lu Ming was only a sixteen, seventeen year old child to her.
Lu Ming was shocked.
One of us?
Wait a minute.
Did it mean that people close to her could stare at her?
Shush!
At this moment, there were countless unspeakable thoughts that could not be written or communicated in his mind. He suppressed them with his strong willpower!
Calm down!
Calm down!
This is Senior Qiu Shuyi!
This is my sister’s master! I must be aware of her seniority!
“Anyway…
“Due to physical reasons, as well as the fact that I always skipped levels… I started cultivation when I was ten years old. I reached peak six-star at twenty years old and I rarely interacted with my peers…”
Qiu Shuyi said calmly.
Oh?
Lu Ming’s heart stirred slightly.
True enough.
This was the main reason!
She had been skipping levels and there were no peers to interact with!
Well…
There was no doubt that Qiu Shuyi was very gifted.
“What about watching dramas?”
Lu Ming was curious.
The entertainment in this world was actually not very developed and the television series were only of average quality. Lu Ming was very curious about the reason why Qiu Shuyi liked watching them.
Afterward…
He understood in detail and was speechless.
The reason was in fact very simple.
As Qiu Shuyi was very gifted from a young age, she seldom had any time for entertainment. Her parents’ attitude toward education was—
“Don’t play with this. You will be free when you are a seven-star!”
“Right now you are a peak six-star. This is the time to work hard. When you are a seven-star, no one will discipline you anymore.”
“If you don’t work hard now, you will be abandoned!”
…
Or something along those lines.
Hence…
The great Senior Qiu Shuyi worked hard toward achieving seven-star. Once she achieved it, she was liberated and she spent her time watching dramas on the Internet, becoming an experienced homebody.
That year when she broke through to seven-star, she was the youngest seven-star at that time…
There was no other cultivator that could be compared to her!
Social interaction?
What was that? Was it edible?
Blind dates?
This must be kidding? Was he a seven-star? He was thirty six years older than me?
Get lost!
Hence…
Qiu Shuyi was no longer doted on by her elders.
She tried to contact her family, hoping that they could help her. However, her adorable second uncle introduced someone about her father’s age to her…
Yes.
Asking her family for help?
Sure.
One had to find a partner first.
Afterward…
That was it.
Lu Ming was speechless.
This was the problem older single ladies faced!
“Let me think for a while…”
Well…
Various answers that he read on Zhihu and other popular comments and advice flashed across his mind. In the end, he could only sigh as there was nothing that was useful!
What was the problem with Qiu Shuyi?
Actually, Lu Ming was very sure about what was going on.
She had been leading a good life. Although she was a homebody, she was healthy. She might be lazy but she had never stopped her cultivation. Otherwise, she would not have reached this current level!
There was a reason for the problems she faced now.
First, she was too young.
Other seniors who were at the same stage as her were people at her grandparents’ age, or people in the same generation as her father!
They did not have a common language!
Second, it was all for Lu Yan.
Yes.
This was the real reason!
Qiu Shuyi came out of her comfort zone because of Lu Yan. She tried to interact with the veterans, hoping to help Lu Yan become stronger!
If not for Lu Yan…
Qiu Shuyi might still be a high and mighty unrivaled Swordsman!
This was why she asked around for help!
For example, the Card Creator Grandmaster!
Therefore…
She would seek help from a junior like him.
After all, she could not go around slashing others. Although it was certain that Qiu Shuyi could defeat them…
Senior Qiu…
Lu Ming suddenly felt deeply moved.
It was wonderful that his sister had such a good master.
“W-what should I do?”
Qiu Shuyi felt apprehensive.
“How far do you want to go?”
Lu Ming asked.
“I want to be like you.”
Qiu Shuyi was very envious of Lu Ming.
She was being serious about it,
Lu Ming could maintain a good relationship with all kinds of people, even the veteran, the Card Creator Grandmaster. She was very envious that they could have a friendly relationship.
“I understand now.”
Lu Ming realized something.
Since this was due to his sister, he was obliged to help her.
“Senior.
“Do you know what your strengths are?”
Lu Ming looked solemn.
“I have huge boobs,” Qiu Shuyi said seriously.
Since this was a counsel session, she intended to be truthful.
Lu Ming’s body suddenly trembled.
Senior, please don’t do this!
“In terms of cultivation.”
Lu Ming sighed.
“I don’t think there are any.”
Qiu Shuyi was very distressed.
Card Creators could create cards, Clerics could administer treatment in the hospital, even the Energy Warriors could move the bricks. However, as for Swordsmen…
There was nothing that they could do!
They could not possibly put up a show of swallowing a sword?!
It was very choking!
“Talent!
“Senior, your strength is your age!”
Lu Ming expected better from her.
“Age?”
Qiu Shuyi was puzzled.
What was the use of being young?
She could cultivate by herself but she could not carry on a conversation with the veterans… At this point in time, her age was a disadvantage.
“Which energy level are peers of your same age at?”
“Peak six-star!”
Qiu Shuyi was very sure.
There were many geniuses among her peers.
It was a pity…
Many of them were stuck at peak six-star.
The child of a veteran who had many resources since a young age and had always been doing well in the cultivation and used to have a higher cultivation level than her was stuck at peak six-star as well!
“Look, that’s it!”
Lu Ming explained to her. “I feel that all these peak six-stars would very much like for a senior who has broken through seven-star to share her experience with them!
“Especially…
“Since you were the fastest to reach seven-star!
“Your every word and every perception are a valuable asset!
“Do you really think…
“Noone will be willing to listen to you?” Lu Ming said.
This was his suggestion!
She should give lessons!
Lu Ming clearly remembered in his previous life his friend had a fairly good life as a primary school form teacher. Although his pay was not as high as the IT programmers, the treatment was vastly different!
Parents of the students would visit him everyday!
What was most valuable these days?
Experience!
Qiu Shuyi’s experience was the most valuable asset! If Qiu Shuyi started a peak six-star training course, it would definitely be very popular!
Social interaction?
It was not necessary!
By then, these people would beg her for help!
“I understand now.”
Qiu Shuyi’s eyes lit up.
At this point in time, she had instantly figured out what Lu Ming meant.
“Thank you.”
Qiu Shuyi gave Lu Ming a fierce hug.
Lu Ming felt embarrassed.
“It is good that you understand.”
Lu Ming smiled faintly.
It seemed that Senior Qiu would have lots of students in the future as well.
Although students in training courses were different from disciples, if they were able to comprehend the profound meaning and broke through to a higher level, they would feel thankful toward Senior Qiu.
They would be full of gratitude.
In that case…
Senior Qiu’s problem would be solved.
“Thank you.”
Qiu Shuyi was very grateful. “If there’s anything you need, feel free to tell me. As long as it is within my means, I will satisfy your needs.”
Ss——
Lu Ming felt a jolt inside his body at her words.
The senior was…
“Really?”
Lu Ming was somewhat tempted.
“Yes.”
Qiu Shuyi felt slightly embarrassed.
Lu Ming’s eyes seemed to be turning green. She vaguely realized that what she said might not be appropriate…
Sigh.
True enough.
She was inexperienced in social interactions…
When her parents gave birth to her, they only hoped for her to be gifted and that was why she was lacking in interpersonal relationships. No matter what, Lu Ming was still a man!
However, since the words had been said, she was embarrassed to take them back.
When she thought carefully about it….
Lu Ming was still a child who was about sixteen or seventeen years old. It was unlikely that he would make unreasonable requests.
“What do you want?”
Qiu Shuyi asked in a low voice.
“Can I really ask for anything that I want?”
Lu Ming was excited.
“Yes.”
Qiu Shuyi gritted her teeth.
“Well, tonight…”
Lu Ming was excited.
Qiu Shuyi felt her heart sink.
This child… True enough, she had decided to have a serious discussion with Lu Yan about Lu Ming’s education. Other than being more mature in his thinking, the child…
“How about you study swordplay with me?”
Lu Ming asked excitedly.
“Huh?”
Qiu Shuyi was in a daze. “S-swordplay?”
“Yes.”
Lu Ming trembled slightly from the excitement.
What a joke!
This was the unrivaled Qiu Shuyi!
If he was able to study swordplay with her, he would be able to make huge improvements in his combat capabilities!
Especially—
The third move of Lunar Shadow legacy!
Lu Ming was a five-star now. The third move of the Lunar Shadow legacy had been revealed. However, it was a very difficult move. Xiao-Xiaojian was not successful in its deduction as well.
Therefore…
If Senior Qiu Shuyi could assist him…
This was why he was very excited!
However…
“What were you thinking of?”
Lu Ming felt odd.
“I just didn’t expect that you would be so diligent.”
Qiu Shuyi felt ashamed.
She agreed readily.
It was very late at night.
Qiu Shuyi helped Xiao-Xiaojian and Lu Ming to deduce the swordplay of Lunar Shadow legacy. Lu Ming was able to have a deeper understanding and deduction of the third move as well as the swordplay!
“I see.
“Such exquisite swordsmanship is rare!
“This child…
“A genius indeed!”
Qiu Shuyi exclaimed.
This exquisite swordplay could be compared to hers!
Although given her current level, the swordplay was useless to her, it was a pleasant sight. She was able to increase her knowledge and benefit from it.
Besides…
She was pleased to be able to help Lu Ming improve his capabilities.
They went without sleep for a night.
The next day.
Qiu Shuyi left with a satisfied and tired look on her face.
The disciples were speechless.
…
Right then…
Lu Ming was overjoyed.
After a night of research, his combat capabilities had greatly increased once again. He had a deeper understanding of Lightning Slash as well as the state of two becoming one! He was able to understand 90% of the third move of Lunar Shadow legacy! All he needed was to do some logical deductions and he would be able to completely comprehend it!
“Xiao-Xiaojian, I will leave the rest to you,” Lu Ming instructed.
“Understood.”
Xiao-Xiaojian was very sure of its abilities.
It would be able to decipher the remaining 10% in no time.
Hence…
The man and the card came out of the room looking refreshed.
Shush!
All the disciples cast their glances at them.
“Master is indeed Master…”
“It is said that seven-star and above cultivators have very good fitness levels, particularly a Swordsman. So it seems that Master is no ordinary man as well!”
“It makes sense!”
The disciples exclaimed.
It was no wonder rumor had it that their master had seven-star combat capabilities!
Now it seemed that…
Even if it was not true, it should not be too far from the truth!
“By the way, I heard that last night Senior Sister was there as well.”
“Wow… Is that true or not?”
“How can it be false?”
“Is Master this powerful?!”
The disciples marveled.
Lu Ming turned sullen.
Damn, they seemed to be very open-minded!
“Xiaobai?”
“Yes.”
“Have the spirit bodies taken their exams?”
“Yes.”
“Make them take the exam again.”
Lu Ming sneered. “Get the Sword Card Masters to go with them.”
“Okay.”
Xiaobai made the arrangements obediently.
After a long time…
The disciples wailed and whined.
…
Right then.
Li Haoran suddenly walked over. “Master, something has happened.”
“What’s the matter?”
Lu Ming was doubtful.
“This is what happened…”
Li Haoran wiped his perspiration. “Do you remember the child of the Card Creator Grandmaster who has joined the association? Last night, he left and today he is back…”
Lu Ming was doubtful.
“Take a look.”
Li Haoran clicked on the association panel.
Ss——
Lu Ming swept his eyes over the screen and gasped a breath of cold air. This young man had just joined the association but his contribution points were already catching up with Zhao Yunshan’s…
To hell with it!
Where did he get the money?!
Lu Ming clearly remembered that this child was still taking up jobs to beat people up two days ago!
Shush!
Li Haoran switched on the screen.
Lu Ming took a glance and his scalp instantly felt numb.
All these…
They were done for!
He hurried to make a phone call to the Card Creator veteran.
“Lu Ming…”
The Card Creator veteran’s voice sounded hazy. It was obvious that he had just woken up.
“Elder,”
Lu Ming said gingerly. “There is something that I have to report to you.”
“Go ahead,” the Card Creator Grandmaster said lazily.
“This is what happened…
“There is this system in the association where one can contribute money in exchange for points. We noticed that your child has exchanged for a large amount of points and hence I would like to check with you,” Lu Ming said.
“Is that all?”
The Card Creator Grandmaster yawned. “The mother of the child doted on him and hence she has given him quite a lot of money. You don’t have to worry about this.”
“No, it’s that the amount is too large.”
Lu Ming’s head was aching.
“It’s okay.”
The Card Creator Grandmaster waved his hands. “Our family can afford the money.”
“Uh—”
Lu Ming hesitated. “Are you sure there is no need to check?”
“No!
“Don’t worry, we won’t blame you!”
The Card Creator Grandmaster could not stifle his laughter.
Lu Ming was a good person except that he was young and inexperienced! He was a Card Creator Grandmaster, did he lack money?!
“Elder, you are very generous.”
Lu Ming was full of admiration for him.
He had thought that this was a big issue.
Unexpectedly…
The Card Creator Grandmaster was indeed a Card Creator Grandmaster. He was very generous!
“Of course.”
The Card Creator Grandmaster ended the call.
He was in a good mood.
Heh.
He felt very pleased to be admired by Lu Ming who was a genius of the new era.
Afterward…
He got out of bed.
He rubbed his legs that were still numb.
Well…
The timing was just right.
There were no card creating tasks today. Therefore…
Shush!
He opened the cabinet, and he thought that he had opened the wrong cabinet.
Bam!
He closed it and reopened it. It was still empty inside.
The Card Creator Grandmaster was stunned.
Wait a minute.
If that was the case…
Shush!
He suddenly rushed out of the bedroom, and realized in horror that there was only emptiness all around him…. The paintings on the wall, the art collections at home, the television, the refrigerator, washing machine… Everything that he knew of was gone! Everything was gone! Damn! Even the silver-plated wallpaper was taken away!!!
The Card Creator Grandmaster was dumbstruck.
What was happening?
Was there a thief in the house?
Given the defenses at home, it was impossible…
Wait a minute.
The Card Creator Grandmaster suddenly remembered that his son came back yesterday night and he thought of Lu Ming’s words and felt a chill run down his back.
To hell with his son!!!
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[1] Weibo is a Chinese microblogging website
[2] Zhihu is a Chinese question-and-answer website where questions are created, answered, edited and organized by the community of its users.