hotmtlnovel Chapter 69 Sleepy Worm
Chapter 69 Sleepy Worm
"Don't blame the mentor; he was manifested from a great power's dream and wasn't free. Only after you left did he gradually have a life of his own. Sadly, all dreams must come to an end!" Lu Yu also sighed deeply, feeling nostalgic for that mentor, a fleeting presence in this world.
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"Manifested from a dream, what a person he must be, to have such Divine Skills!" Monkey was shocked by Lu Yu's words. He had thought the mentor was someone from the Western Sect impersonating, never imagining it was merely someone's dream.
"Ineffable, ineffable! Speaking of such a person would surely evoke a response," Lu Yu guessed, truly frightened by the capabilities of such great powers.
"Hehe, I wonder what is special about me, Lao Shun, to have such great powers carefully scheming. Scholar, you wouldn't happen to know something, would you?" Monkey gazed eagerly at Lu Yu, hoping to get some answers from him.
"I don't yet know the deep-seated reasons, but they seem to want you to escort someone to the Great Thunderclap Monastery." After much deliberation, Lu Yu decided to reveal some information to Monkey, to prevent him from sinking into despair.
"Very well, if that is the case, I will follow their wishes and repay this teaching karma," Monkey said with a cold laugh.
"You need not lament; all beings are pawns, only differing in significance. Some, who desire to be pawns, don't even have the qualifications. Besides, those beings always consider karma in their actions. Since they have given you this task, they will naturally provide benefits.
Rather, you should be alert and seize these opportunities to escape this chessboard," Lu Yu warned gently, concerned that Monkey might take things to extremes.
"Scholar, don't worry, I won't act rashly!" Monkey replied, understanding Lu Yu's concerns and comforting him in return.
"As long as you think this way, that's good. Don't miss the opportunity and regret it later. Observing Mount Wuzhi will help your development of the Five Qi," Lu Yu said.
In Lu Yu's eyes, Mount Wuzhi held the essence of the Five Elements—metal, wood, water, fire, earth—constantly generating life. The Five Qi naturally formed its own heavens and earth; it was like a world pressing down upon Monkey. This pressure was also an opportunity, a guidance on the path of cultivation for Monkey's future, as if someone had placed the answer to a problem right before his eyes.
After speaking, he looked at Lu Yu proudly and said, "Guess what these are."
Lu Yu, observing the Monkey, who had gone from forlorn to mischievously grinning, felt a surge of joy. The Monkey was still the Monkey; such changes hadn't defeated him. In no time, he had moved past his previous emotions. Looking at that funny monkey face, Lu Yu couldn't help saying without enthusiasm, "They must be Sleepy Worms, right?"
The Monkey, hearing Lu Yu so certain in his reply, was speechless. Though he knew his friend was knowledgeable, he hadn't expected him to identify them so quickly, and said in consternation, "You could guess that? That's so boring."
However, turning his head, he began to boast again, "These things were hard to come by. I won them from the Growth King, but that stingy guy only gave me these larvae instead of the mother insect. Still, these creatures are really useful and fun. Now that I'm trapped here, living like a caged bird, I can't use them, so I might as well give them to you."
The Monkey was indifferent, but Lu Yu was deeply touched. Whatever good things the Monkey got, he never forgot to share with him.
Receiving the Sleepy Worms, he said, "I've heard of this guy's reputation. I think it's a kind of Gu Insect. Just recently, I acquired a book on how to cultivate Gu Insects. Perhaps in a few years, I'll be able to deduce the technique to raise these insects."
The Monkey's eyes lit up on hearing this. "That's great, just make sure to share some with me when the time comes." The Monkey genuinely liked the Sleepy Worms and eagerly asked for some upon hearing Lu Yu might figure out how to cultivate them.
Lu Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't forget you. Since you've given me a gift, I should also give you something."
Under the curious gaze of the Monkey, Lu Yu took out the peach pit left over from eating the Peaches of Immortality and planted it not far in front of the Monkey. He poured a little Divine Water and silently recited a spell. Soon, they saw a sprout break through the soil and instantly grow into a peach tree, bursting into blooms that covered the branches.
Shortly after, the flowers gave way to fruit, and a few Peaches of Immortality, white with blushes of red, hung from the branches.
This was a Divine Skill that Lu Yu deduced after stimulating Wood Qi. His original intention was to deduce a spell that made flowers bloom instantly, but in the end, he only managed a semi-finished product, which could be accomplished only with the help of Divine Water. However, the resulting Peaches of Immortality were still of superior quality.
While they couldn't compare to the genuine article, it was understandable as the Jade Emperor wouldn't have treasured them so highly if they were so easy to grow.