Fairy, Don’t Be Afraid, I’m Blind

Chapter 31: Senior Brother, Are You Really Helping Me Channel My Energy?

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the last rays of sunlight gradually faded, replaced by the deep indigo hues of night.

The twilight painted the sky with a crimson glow, marking the perfect time for cultivation.

You Su concluded his meditation. Exhaling a long breath of turbid air, he raised his teacup to take a few sips.

The tea was fragrant, cool and sweet, helping to calm his mind and focus his spirit. It was the white magnolia tea that Elder Ling had served him that day. It was now a treasured possession of You Su’s.

He reflected on the events of the day, from his initial desire to crush Wu Cheng and his ilk to ashes, to now when he had gradually calmed down.

Of course, he would seek revenge, but now was not the time. Ultimately, the fewer people who paid attention to his junior sister and master’s wife, the safer they would be.

His impulsive actions could easily cause more trouble. Only by enduring for the time being could he provide a peaceful environment for his junior sister and master’s wife.

When he had vowed to rescue them, You Su had thought that the road ahead would be tough but ultimately manageable. Now, as he carefully considered the path before him, he realized that he had no clear plan.

In terms of strength, he was merely a young man in the Spirit Platform Realm. Although he had luckily killed Elder Ling, who was in the Water Condensation Realm, that strange state he had entered was something he couldn’t risk exposing until he fully understood it.

In terms of connections, due to his master’s influence, few cultivators in Chuyun City were friendly with him, let alone those outside the city or even in Divine Mountain. His only support had left eight years ago.

And could he trust the friendly City Lord Liu? You Su inwardly shook his head.

Although the old city lord had seemed to side with You Su today, who knew what he would say to Wu Cheng after leaving the Sword Sect? Wu Cheng’s status and future were incomparable to You Su’s. People like the old city lord had their own standards of justice. Today, he had let Wu Cheng suffer a setback, but tomorrow, he might let him shine elsewhere. The city lord understood the balance of pros and cons better than anyone else, which was why he had held his position for sixty years.

Moreover, if the city lord truly wanted to help You Su, he could easily have his informants keep an eye on the frequent troubles You Su faced. His inaction wasn’t due to ignorance, but rather out of respect for the influential figures behind these young cultivators, the ones who could really speak to the city lord. Today, the city lord had intervened because Wu Cheng had crossed a line by causing trouble at his doorstep. In the eyes of the city lord, You Su’s master was merely traveling, and if he returned to find the situation had escalated, those involved would face more than just a slap on the wrist.

Earlier, his junior sister had said that the old city lord was a good person. You Su could only smile and nod in agreement.

“The road is hard! The road is hard! So many forks, where am I supposed to go?”

You Su couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. He hadn’t found the clearest path forward yet, but he had outlined his next steps:

First, he had to recover to his peak condition, seize every moment to grow stronger, and scour Elder Ling’s legacy for any clues on exorcism. The Exorcism Bureau seemed like the most promising organization to help him, so he needed to find a way to establish a connection with them. If necessary, he would leave Chuyun City to seek opportunities in larger places.

The moon hung over the branches, and stars dotted the sky.

The young man raised his cup, closing his eyes to the endless chirping of cicadas, his chiseled profile resembling a towering mountain. In truth, he was flipping through the pages of those sinister books in his mind.

The old wooden door creaked as it was gently pushed open, and Ji Lingruo sneaked in, causing You Su to withdraw from his thoughts.

She was wearing a light green fairy dress, revealing long, pale, slender legs underneath. It seemed she had just bathed, as her damp hair was casually tied up, exuding a faint fragrance. Her collar was slightly loose, revealing a hint of her snowy shoulders and delicate collarbone, with a glimpse of her chest peeking through.

Unfortunately, You Su couldn’t see, or he might have noticed her arched brows, light makeup, and blushing earlobes.

After entering, Ji Lingruo carefully closed the door and looked outside as if guilty of some crime. Seeing no one, she finally shut it.

This behavior was unprecedented. Most of the time, Ji Lingruo acted like a rough-and-tumble heroine, either leaving the door wide open or slamming it shut on her way out.

Today, however, she resembled a novice thief attempting to rob the rich to help the poor. She was nervous and cautious, as if she might be captured by the villain in the room at any moment and turned into a cream puff.

“Junior Sister, you’re here,” You Su said calmly.

But the girl reacted as if she had been lit on fire, snapping, “Is this some kind of dragon’s den or tiger’s lair? Why can’t I come?”

“…”

Black lines appeared on You Su’s forehead, wondering when his room had become such a dangerous place. Previously, his junior sister had come and gone as she pleased, more freely than she did in her own room.

Of course, Ji Lingruo had been in this room countless times before, but this was the first time she had been invited by You Su.

Before coming, she had taken a bath, applied her makeup, and put on her favorite dress. The dress was somewhat daring, with a short hemline, a plunging neckline, and thin fabric. Its simple yet elegant design featured soft, flowing patterns. For someone as easily embarrassed as Ji Lingruo, such a dress was something she would never dare to wear outside, admiring it only secretly in front of a mirror.

Even though she knew that You Su was blind and couldn’t see, she had still worn it, unsure of what she was expecting or fearing.

In truth, she had long since noticed the old plaque hidden beneath the door. There were six larger characters before the words, “Mandarin Duck Sword Sect.” “Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Harmonious.” Rather than saying that “Mandarin Duck Sword Sect” was the main title, it seemed more like a subtitle to those five words!

What kind of proper sword sect would write “Mandarin Duck Sword Sect” so small and “Heaven and Earth, Yin-Yang, Harmonious” so large?!

When she first saw it, she thought she had mistakenly stumbled into some shady sect. She had planned to pack up and leave, returning to her sister to apologize. But seeing You Su’s upright demeanor, his meticulous care, and his willingness to teach her everything, she couldn’t bring herself to leave. Thus, she had muddled through for three years, convincing herself that the sect had reformed and turned over a new leaf.

That was until this morning when You Su had whispered in her ear, “If you want to learn how to control your energy, come to my room tonight.” Only then did she realize that this seemingly upright blind man was waiting for the grapes to ripen before plucking them!

Seeing You Su’s speechless expression, Ji Lingruo grew even more flustered and annoyed. He had been the one to invite her, so why was he silent now that she had mustered up the courage to come?

“Hey, aren’t you… going to teach me how to control my energy?”

“Yes, Junior Sister. Are you ready?”

You Su stood up calmly, but to Ji Lingruo, he looked like a hungry wolf, eager to pounce.

“What… what do I have to prepare? Didn’t you just tell me to come alone?” The girl twisted her fingers nervously, retorting.

“Your sword. Didn’t you bring it?”

“Huh? We… we need a sword?” The girl widened her beautiful eyes, flushing her cheeks as she thought of something. She lightly bit her lip and stomped her foot. “You! Don’t you have a sword?”

As she spoke, she subtly glanced at a certain part of You Su.

“Fine, then you can use my sword.” You Su took the Black Pine Sword from beside his bed and handed it to Ji Lingruo.

The girl took the sword in disbelief. Her lips were red, as if they might drip blood. She wished she could cover her face and hide in a hole, refusing to admit that her own wild thoughts had led her astray. She was even more annoyed that You Su hadn’t been clearer earlier.

But then she realized that something was off. She felt that she needed to turn the tables and asked bluntly, “Hey, who practices sword techniques in a room?”

What kind of sword practice happens in a room?

To her surprise, it was You Su who blushed this time. Although his skin wasn’t particularly fair, a faint redness spread across his cheeks. He coughed dryly into his fist, his body shifting uncomfortably, clearly nervous.

Seeing You Su’s flustered state, Ji Lingruo felt as if she had won a great victory and smiled triumphantly. She was convinced that this hypocrite had been planning something naughty all along! She completely forgot that if things had gone as she had imagined, she would have been the one in trouble…

“Why don’t you say anything?” Ji Lingruo asked haughtily.

“Ahem, Junior Sister, if you want to learn how to control your energy, we must start with the sword techniques you’re familiar with,” You Su said, his face unusually red. “It’s just that this method isn’t suitable for practicing outside. If you’re willing to learn, don’t overthink it. After all, this is all for your cultivation.”

When Ji Lingruo heard this, she also became nervous and stammered, “Then… how are you going to teach me?”

If this was truly for the sake of her cultivation, then why should she feel embarrassed?

You Su straightened his expression, pushing aside any improper thoughts and calmly said, “I’ve observed you, Junior Sister. Your talent in sword techniques is indeed remarkable. You grasp forms quickly, but your biggest problem is your inability to control your energy. The reason it doesn’t flow into your sword is that it dissipates as soon as it leaves your body. I had hoped that you would figure this out on your own, but it seems that you’re not naturally inclined towards this. In my opinion, you may need some outside help.”

“How?”

“From some ancient texts of our sect, I’ve found a possible solution. I will channel my energy outward to direct the flow of your energy. With each sword form you perform, I will lead your energy through its proper pathways. Over time, both you and your energy will become accustomed to this flow, and you’ll be able to control it freely.”

This method, akin to teaching a child to walk, was inspired by the dual cultivation techniques that You Su had not yet taught his junior sister. Dual cultivation didn’t necessarily require a physical union.

“However… there will inevitably be some physical contact. I hope you don’t mind. If you’re uncomfortable, I can think of another way.”

Ji Lingruo was stunned. Her inability to control her energy had been a source of frustration, and now a chance to overcome it lay right before her. How could she refuse? Besides, if it was You Su, she didn’t mind…

“It won’t hurt, will it…?”

“?”

“I’ll control the intensity. It won’t hurt – it’ll actually feel quite comfortable.”

“It… it better work! Otherwise I’ll hold you responsible!”

“Don’t worry, Junior Sister. I’m 90% sure.”

“Then why don’t you come over?”

Ji Lingruo, holding the Black Pine Sword that was a bit too heavy for her, watched as You Su approached. Her heart sank and she began to tremble slightly, regretting her decision.

How could there be a girl as stupid as me in this world? The wolf tells me that he’s boiling water not to cook me but to give me a bath, and I actually believed him!

However, You Su wore a solemn expression as if he was a saint radiating holy light. His junior sister trusted him, and he couldn’t let her down.

He walked up to her, hesitated for a moment, then reached out and grasped her slender shoulders, straightening her hunched posture. In a serious tone, he said, “Raise your sword and prepare. First Form, Flowing Wings in Flight.”

Ji Lingruo blinked her beautiful eyes, spurred on by You Su’s commanding presence. She quickly adjusted her stance, raising her sword and assuming the proper posture.

You Su circled around her, carefully observing, then solemnly nodded. “Prepare to channel your energy.”

The girl focused, trying to draw energy from her lower dantian. You Su silently assessed her for a moment before placing his hands on her decisively.

Ji Lingruo jumped in surprise and almost dropped the Black Pine Sword. She wanted to scold him but held back, knowing that this was serious.

You Su’s hands were large and rough, and through the thin fabric of her dress, Ji Lingruo could feel their warmth and texture. She lamented her decision inwardly, wishing she had worn thick, concealing clothing instead.

You Su, however, remained focused. Channeling energy into someone else’s body was no easy task, requiring intense concentration and precise control.

This lesson was difficult for Ji Lingruo, but it was You Su who truly suffered.

That said, You Su wasn’t without benefits – though not the kind one might expect from close contact with his junior sister. This exercise honed his ability to control energy with fine precision.

“Relax your body and calm your mind. Allow the energy to flow into your chest.”

Chest? He wasn’t going to…

“You Su…”

Ji Lingruo’s face flushed crimson, and she finally spoke up to stop him. But You Su ignored her, fully focused on controlling the energy. His hand slowly moved upward from her flat abdomen, heading straight for her chest…

Seeing this, Ji Lingruo tightly closed her eyes, bit her lip, and froze in place like a bound cultivator enduring humiliation.

Fortunately, the scenario she feared didn’t occur. You Su still maintained a basic sense of propriety. He followed her ribs around to her back, pushing gently upward along her shoulder blades.

This feels… even weirder than I imagined…

Under her delicate brows, Ji Lingruo’s eyes shimmered like water. Her obedient, downcast expression, illuminated by the warm candlelight, resembled a masterpiece of art.

“Senior Brother, are you really helping me channel my energy?” the girl murmured.

You Su’s energy was warm and gentle, and wherever it passed, fatigue vanished, replaced by comfort.

“Don’t talk. Concentrate on the flow of energy.”

So serious… When I call him You Su, he ignores me, but when I call him Senior Brother, he responds…

Gradually, Ji Lingruo noticed that her energy was no longer scattering randomly. Instead, it began to follow a faint trajectory, slowly moving in tandem with You Su’s hands. She gradually pushed aside her distracting thoughts, her gaze growing more determined as she immersed herself in the energy flow.

“You Su, I really felt the energy flow through my fingers just now!”

“Good, it’s working. The upper body seems to be progressing well. Let’s work on the lower body next.”

“My legs too?”

“Of course. A stable foundation is essential for a stable sword.”

“Then let’s… ah~”

“Shh… Junior Sister, keep your voice down. We don’t want Master’s wife to hear.”

“You Su, your sword is so big… It’s tiring me out…”

“The Black Pine Sword is a bit heavy for you. Tomorrow we’ll use a wooden sword.”

“There’s a tomorrow? When will I get my own sword?”

“I’ve told you before, a sword cultivator’s sword is crucial and can’t be chosen carelessly. Don’t worry, when you graduate, I’ll give you the best sword.”

“Mm… ah!!”

“My hand slipped! Really! Junior Sister, don’t worry, I’m blind!”