Chapter 228 The Changle Project Officially Launches!
Outside the corridor of the Great Hall.
Because he had received an order from Third Senior Sister, only Cui Hao was heading towards the Great Hall at this moment. He wanted to probe his Master's tone while informing him that Li Junzi had arrived.
After all, Master was in a bad mood, so bringing a stranger to see him directly was not quite appropriate.
Cui Hao quickly simulated the simple process of the upcoming conversation with his Master in his mind.
After thinking for a long while, Cui Hao felt that his Master's train of thought was simply not something he could control.
Trying to manipulate Master was basically an impossible task. Because Master was very likely to see through your intentions.
Moreover, after seeing through your intentions, Master would not directly expose you. Instead, he would make you feel that Master had fallen into your trap.
The answers and questions you wanted seemed to be just a little temptation away, and Master would tell you.
But every time it reached the point of speaking, Master would naturally veer off to other topics.
Only when Master revealed a smile he could not suppress would you know that you had actually been teased by Master.
Cui Hao, having suffered twice, had also become honest in front of Master.
Others did not know, but Cui Hao indeed had a feeling of regretting not meeting Master sooner. There were very few people in this world who could keep up with his train of thought.
Eldest Senior Sister could barely count as one, but in front of Eldest Senior Sister, he also did not have the chance to display his thinking.
Because Eldest Senior Sister had so many ideas that even Cui Hao felt there were slightly too many.
Only Master; it was not that Master kept up with his train of thought, but that he had to work hard to keep up with Master's train of thought.
Master seemed to know a little about everything and could speak knowledgeably about any matter, as if Master had easily contacted and learned any field of knowledge.
In front of Master, Cui Hao also felt for the first time that he was still too young.
Judging by Master's youthful appearance, he was probably already several hundred years old.
So, rather than trying to pry information, it would be better to act pitiful later.
In front of the hall door, Cui Hao looked inside.
Master was indeed in the Great Hall. At this moment, Chu Xingchen was holding a pen and writing something.
The good news was that Eldest Senior Sister was not in the hall at the moment.
Chu Xingchen naturally sensed Cui Hao, but he did not turn his head. While continuing to write, he asked:
"Back? Didn't you lose your Senior Sister?"
Cui Hao walked in with a smile on his face and cupped his hands slightly: "Reporting to Master, it's okay. Fourth Senior Sister still knew to bring me back."
"Is that so?" Chu Xingchen glanced sideways at Cui Hao. He still had the mood to crack jokes, so nothing must have happened.
"Then is there something you want to ask of me?"
Cui Hao walked towards Chu Xingchen and said with a smile:
"Nothing specific to ask of Master. I just heard that Master's mood has been bad recently, so I came over to take a look."
Chu Xingchen raised his eyebrows slightly: "Bad mood? Did Bai Qing tell you that?"
"Since Master is asking me, it wasn't her." Cui Hao revealed a look saying "You understand, Master" on his face. "As a disciple, I naturally can't just let Master care about me; the disciple must also care about Master more."
Chu Xingchen turned his gaze back to the paper and continued writing the content, answering casually:
"If you cause less trouble and get scolded a few less times by your Eldest Senior Sister, I will feel very gratified."
If it were anyone else, Cui Hao would probably circle around a few times. But facing Master, for fear of getting dizzy, Cui Hao went straight to the point:
"If Master has any worries, you can actually tell your disciple."
Chu Xingchen showed a light smile on his face, looked at Cui Hao, and said:
"Does this mean you are willing to share the burden for me?"
Cui Hao felt that he had once again seamlessly and smoothly fallen into Master's trap.
Could it be that starting from the words Third Senior Sister said to him, they were all pits Master had buried for him?
"Naturally, I am willing to share Master's worries and solve problems within my ability."
Cui Hao spoke righteously, then changed the subject, asking somewhat sneakily: "Is it related to Eldest Senior Sister?"
"You really know a lot." Chu Xingchen put down his pen. "Has Luoyu returned too?"
"Mm. Fourth Senior Sister's secular teacher is here too. He is a Confucian Cultivator in the Scholar Realm." Cui Hao's expression became serious. "Although I don't know the specific situation, Fourth Senior Sister and that teacher seem to have a very good relationship."
"However, that teacher's state of mind seems to have some issues. Let's just say he came to relax."
Chu Xingchen picked up the paper filled with plans to the side: "Where is that teacher now?"
Cui Hao replied: "By the deep pool. Currently with Third Senior Sister."
"Since a guest has come, I naturally have to go see him." Chu Xingchen put the plan paper back into his space ring. "And since everyone is here, I might as well announce my great plan."
Cui Hao looked over a couple of times and asked curiously:
"Hmm? Do I not need to call Eldest Senior Sister?"
Chu Xingchen walked outside, reached out, and patted Cui Hao's forehead, answering casually:
"You are already smarter than me. I'll just let you be the Sect Leader in the future."
Cui Hao rubbed the forehead that was just patted, then obediently followed behind Chu Xingchen, walking towards the deep pool.
What exactly did Eldest Senior Sister do? In the past, whenever Master mentioned any plan, he mostly thought of Eldest Senior Sister first. Now, however, he wants to exclude her first.
But for now, let's forget Eldest Senior Sister and see what instructions Master has.
Li Junzi now understood why Cui Hao made that move when he drank his tea back then.
If she could drink the tea Chen Baiqing brewed every day, then his tea would definitely be unpalatable.
This tea seemed to have been brewed with a unique charm belonging to Chen Baiqing.
He didn't know if it was the tea or the water, but watching Chen Baiqing brew the tea was also very pleasing to the eye.
In short, let's just say everything was good.
Worthy of being a child of an Immortal family, able to cultivate to such a realm at a young age.
Li Junzi looked at Chen Baiqing and liked her more and more. He really couldn't find any point he didn't like.
A gentle male voice sounded from behind Li Junzi.
"You must be Teacher Li, right?"
Li Junzi naturally knew who the comer was. He stood up and turned his head, but saw Cui Hao standing behind a handsome young man.
That handsome young man had a gentle smile on his face and a tall posture. At first glance, he gave a feeling of being like a spring breeze.
Li Junzi was slightly surprised. He originally thought he would be at least a middle-aged man, but he didn't expect him to be so young.
"I am. You must be Sect Leader Chu." Li Junzi cupped his hands slightly. "Luoyu has caused much trouble for you, Sect Leader Chu."
Chu Xingchen gestured for everyone to sit first and said:
"It's not trouble. It is all within my duty."
Everyone took their seats. Chu Xingchen extended his spiritual consciousness slightly outward for a moment, confirming that he did not discover his own eldest disciple.
Still not reassured, he used spiritual power to construct a barrier to ensure that the conversation content would absolutely not be leaked to the outside in any way.
Everyone was confused by Chu Xingchen's move.
"Since Teacher Li is Luoyu's teacher, he counts as one of us. I will skip the pleasantries. Now, I have a top-secret mission to entrust to you."
Chu Xingchen took out the plan he had just written from his space ring and placed it on the table.
Everyone looked together at the paper Chu Xingchen placed on the table, then looked at Chu Xingchen with confusion.
Li Junzi was even more confused in his heart... What was this situation?
He had just arrived and was already assigned a mission?!
This wasn't just skipping pleasantries; this was skipping the courtesies entirely.
Chu Xingchen's face was solemn, and he tapped the plan in front of him lightly:
"I have named this top-secret operation—Changle Project. This operation will be led by me. Only success is allowed, no failure!"
Except for Li Junzi, the others were seeing Master being so serious and earnest for the first time.
They naturally understood the importance of the next matter.
Even Cui Hao had a serious face at this moment.
Chen Baiqing even started to reveal some killing intent.
Chu Xingchen said in a heavy tone: "Eight days from now will be your Eldest Senior Sister's birthday. For various reasons, I attach great importance to this birthday."
"I have written the basic plan here. You will read it separately later. Cui Hao, go notify Ning Qianqiong to participate in this operation as well."
"As for Teacher Li, since you came early rather than late, if you have time, you can also act with Luoyu this time."
"Currently, only those present know about this operation. If anyone leaks the news, then I will directly offer Cui Hao up as a flag sacrifice!"
Cui Hao was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly stood up to ask: "Why me?"
Chu Xingchen reached out to signal: "Then tell me, among these people present, who has the highest probability of leaking the news?"
Upon hearing this, Cui Hao silently held his breath and honestly sat back down.
Chu Xingchen clapped his hands and said: "Eldest Senior Sister usually treats everyone well. This time, it is the turn for everyone to give Eldest Senior Sister a surprise!"
"Do you all have confidence in completing the task?"
Lin Luoyu nodded. The last time Eldest Senior Sister celebrated her birthday for her was still vivid in her mind. At this moment, Lin Luoyu would naturally do her best.
The killing intent on Chen Baiqing's face receded, and she revealed a sincere smile and nodded hurriedly.
Cui Hao had a heavy smile on his face, patted his chest, and said: "Guaranteed to complete the mission."
Li Junzi watched the scene before him. It sounded a bit like nonsense, but for some reason, it seemed...
Quite interesting?
Li Junzi cupped his hands slightly: "Since we are skipping pleasantries, let me contribute my strength as well."
Chu Xingchen's face was full of smiles. He announced loudly:
"Then I announce—Changle Project! Officially launched!"
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