"My Beloved Mistress (Walking with Love)" - Chapter 009: The Four Elders

The next morning, life went on as usual.
Ling Feng continued to go down the mountain to fetch water, and when he returned, he would gather firewood, forge iron, and do other things that were required courses.
More than ten days passed like this, until Sect Leader Lu Qingfeng emerged from his seclusion, but Ling Feng still hadn't seen his master. Logically, as his direct disciple, he should at least have been seen, but he wasn't being summoned. Ling Feng wondered to himself, "Having not seen my master for so long, is Master's wife in charge of things at Mount Hua?"
During a break from practicing martial arts, Ling Feng asked He Weiqiu, "Second Senior Brother, I heard that Master has come out of seclusion. When will he summon us disciples?"
He Weiqiu shook his head and said, "Junior brother, I'm not too sure either. It's said that after Master came out of seclusion, he only saw his wife, Qin Wanfeng, and senior brother, and didn't see anyone else."
Ling Feng felt displeased upon hearing this. He thought to himself, "I'm a newly accepted disciple. Logically, Master should already know that I've come up the mountain. He's never even met me, his disciple. He should at least meet me."
Ling Feng smiled and said, "Master has just come out of seclusion, and he must have many important matters to attend to. I think we will be able to see him soon."
He Weiqiu smiled knowingly and said, "I thought so too. Alright, junior brother, let's cut the small talk and get to work."
Ling Feng agreed and did as He Weiqiu instructed.
For several days in a row, Ling Feng diligently practiced his martial arts. Living on Mount Hua, he would spend about an hour each day after descending the mountain in the small town, doing nothing but preparing for his rendezvous with Zi Ling. He felt increasingly energetic and powerful with each session. Most people would be exhausted and weak after an hour of this, let alone have the strength to carry a hundred-pound body of water for miles up a mountain. But Ling Feng was different; every time he said goodbye to Zi Ling, he was full of energy and vitality. This could only be explained by innate talent or eccentricity.
Having been on Mount Hua for almost a month, Ling Feng had gained a general understanding of the mountain. Besides his master and mistress, and seven direct disciples including himself, Mount Hua had a thousand other disciples: six hundred inner disciples and four hundred lay disciples. In addition, Mount Hua had four elders. They didn't live with the main Mount Hua headquarters, but rather resided separately on the seventy-two peaks. The four elders consisted of three men and one woman. The oldest was over ninety years old, a fifth-generation elder who had supported five successive leaders. The youngest was under fifty, the wife of the previous leader, and supposedly also his master's mother. She had lived alone on Jade Maiden Peak since the previous leader disappeared. The four elders rarely interfered in worldly affairs, except in cases of major disasters affecting Mount Hua. They lived a secluded life, spending their days studying the various unique martial arts techniques of Mount Hua. Every five years, they would select the most talented disciples from among the many Mount Hua disciples to teach, imparting their latest insights and achievements in martial arts to further promote and develop Mount Hua's martial arts.
Mount Hua has four elders, each whose martial arts skills are no less than those of the sect leader. Therefore, they hold considerable influence within the sect, though they simply do not participate in the affairs of the martial world. However, this abstinence does not mean they disregard Mount Hua's reputation or the preservation of the sect. After all, they are elders of Mount Hua; with them in charge, no sect dares to openly provoke Mount Hua. This is one reason why Lu Qingfeng can confidently pursue his cultivation in seclusion.
Ling Feng has been somewhat frustrated these past few days because he can't see his master, and he hasn't seen his master's wife much either. He's been getting along well with Xie Linlan lately, and when they're together, he's asked her about his master, but she knows nothing about him. This makes Ling Feng feel that his master is mysterious, like a riddle that piques his curiosity.
The physical labor of the past few days had tanned Ling Feng dark, but his spirits were exceptionally high. You see, practicing martial arts is the most arduous task imaginable. To become a superior person, one must endure the most hardship. To master unparalleled martial arts, surpass others, and outshine all others, one must suffer hardships that others cannot.
Ling Feng had never suffered like this before. Take blacksmithing, for example. In the sweltering furnace, with its roaring fire and intense heat, it seemed as if a piece of iron would melt without even entering the furnace. Under such conditions, Ling Feng had to handle iron in front of the furnace, place it in the furnace, and then strike it on the anvil. He truly endured immense hardship.
Every time Ling Feng emerged from the furnace and breathed in the fresh air, he felt a sense of returning from hell. He mentally screamed, "I'm done! This is inhuman!" But as he calmed down, his resolve hardened. He knew he couldn't give up halfway. If he retreated now, he would achieve nothing. He was capable in business, even more so than his father, but what good was money? You can't take it with you when you die. No matter how much money you earn, you can never spend it all. A person with enough money to reach a certain level loses any particular desire for it. Besides, in the martial arts world, having money doesn't guarantee someone will look up to you. And even with billions, could you protect your life? You can't always rely on bodyguards to save you, can you? Like his father, who could only marry a female knight-errant from the Huashan Sect, essentially wanting his stepmother as his personal bodyguard. If I were to marry someone like Xie Linlan or Qin Wanfeng, just like my father, and have them act as my bodyguards, that would be incredibly embarrassing. Besides, Xie Linlan might be willing, but Qin Wanfeng would absolutely never be my bodyguard.
Thinking this way, Ling Feng practiced even harder. He Weiqiu, observing Ling Feng's performance, couldn't help but secretly applaud. In his eyes, Ling Feng was a lazy, rich kid, definitely not the kind of person who could endure hardship. But he was wrong; Ling Feng excelled in this area. He was truly puzzled; how could someone who had seen so many people be so mistaken?
Xie Linlan was truly the one who cared most about Ling Feng. Seeing that Ling Feng was getting thinner and darker, she was a little worried that he couldn't handle it. She would occasionally give him pointers on his training techniques and often contacted the kitchen to help him get better nutrition. However, physical labor didn't require any skills; it was real physical work.
Xie Linlan's concern warmed Ling Feng's heart, making him appreciate the preciousness of a woman's tenderness. At the same time, he couldn't help but think how wonderful it would be if Qin Wanfeng were as tender and affectionate as Xie Linlan. After all, Qin Wanfeng was far more beautiful than Xie Linlan. Qin Wanfeng was currently the second most beautiful woman in the martial arts world, while Xie Linlan was only ranked ninth—the difference wasn't just a matter of being on different levels.
However, Ling Feng knew Qin Wanfeng well; someone with her personality like that probably wouldn't be gentle with him. Even towards Lu Chengtian, Qin Wanfeng wouldn't be this gentle. She wasn't the kind of girl who was all sweet and affectionate; she had ambition and drive. Was she the kind of beauty who would cook for men? Don't dream about it. It was more plausible to believe that his master's wife would cook than to believe that Qin Wanfeng would cook.
Thinking of his master's wife, Ling Feng's restless desires began to stir again. He felt a profound regret at the lack of her care during this time.
It's clear that Master's wife quite likes the aloof Qin Wanfeng, but doesn't place much hope on Xie Linlan. Therefore, if one wants to get closer to Master's wife, it's better to interact with Qin Wanfeng than with Xie Linlan. So, although Qin Wanfeng doesn't care about Ling Feng, he still tries to establish a relationship with her. For example, he sees her teaching in the square, or sometimes bumps into her while walking. Ling Feng always greets her warmly with a joyful expression, "Hello, Senior Sister."
Qin Wanfeng merely glanced at him, gave a soft hum, and swept past Ling Feng like a gust of wind, leaving Ling Feng with a lingering fragrance that left him lost in thought for a long time.
Ling Feng thought to himself, if one day he became skilled enough to happen to encounter Qin Wanfeng in danger, he could play the hero and rescue her. Perhaps that would change their current awkward relationship. But how could that be possible? Qin Wanfeng's skills were probably no less than those of the eldest disciple; she was the most powerful among the Huashan disciples, and her reputation in the martial arts world was even more renowned than Lu Chengtian's. Anyone who dared to make any improper advances towards her would have to think twice before acting rashly.
Since there was no chance for him to be a hero and save the damsel in distress, Ling Feng could only fantasize. He hoped that one day, or sometime later, an opportunity would arise.
Some people are truly lucky their whole lives; even if it's just a fleeting fantasy, their dreams will come true.
Ling Feng is that kind of person.

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