Chapter 346: No Cloud, No True Power, Ya!
“Mmm… Delicious!”
Chen Leling was wolfing down the steamed bun that Tao Jiu’er had brought from the sect’s cafeteria.
The bun was made with specially selected spirit rice, and each bite was imbued with a strong spiritual energy and the fragrance of rice, making it an uncommonly tasty treat!
Chen Leling’s eyes were sparkling with joy as she chewed away.
Today, Yun Zhonghe was about to resume his daily routine of heading to class. He glanced out the window—by now, it was already quite late.
“Jiuer, I leave Leling in your capable hands,” he told Tao Jiu’er.
Tao Jiu’er nodded, knowing that taking care of kids was her forte. Besides, she was aware that Chen Leling was still essentially a child at heart, hence the constant teasing.
Chen Leling seemed very close to this pretty and caring big sister, Tao Jiu’er, who shared a deep connection like Yun Zhonghe.
Tao Jiu’er said, “Don’t worry, I’ll watch over her. The young master should go to class without a care.”
“Class…” Chen Leling echoed, clearly not fully understanding the new term.
Tao Jiu’er patted her head, “When the young master returns in the evening, Leling, say goodbye to him and wish him safe travels.”
“Um, safe… travel…”
Ah, looks like she can muster some simple phrases now. Able to bid farewell properly, she’s a good kid.
Tao Jiu’er praised Chen Leling, saying she did well. Seeing the praise, Chen Leling beamed with happiness.
This scene felt like a family of three: Dad goes to work, Mom and daughter see him off.
It’s kind of delicate…
…
It had been a long time since he last attended class. On the way to school, everything seemed to wear a brand-new hue, even the air felt fresh with nostalgia.
However, the moment he encountered more students, the mood turned bizarre.
Every student who saw Yun Zhonghe had their eyes twitch slightly, visibly teary-eyed as if they were meeting a long-lost relative.
“Representative… Representative has come back… Representative is back!!!”
With one shout, it triggered an explosion in the surrounding quarters.
Windows opened, and countless young disciples swarmed forth from all directions, their eyes glistening with tears as they sprinted toward Yun Zhonghe. It was such a spectacular sight that it left anyone dumbfounded.
Yun Zhonghe: ????
He stood there, stupefied.
How could the sect’s atmosphere have changed so dramatically over just a few days? What happened to make the students react like this?!
“Representative, how come you’re back so late?!”
“We can’t live without you, Representative!!!!!”
“Representative, please don’t go out again? If you must, take me with you!”
“Whatever representative, you’re clearly our grand dad!”
“Dad! You finally came back! I’ve missed you so much!”
Yun Zhonghe was left flabbergasted. He couldn’t understand what was going on or when he became their “grand dad” or “dad.”
Faced with a surge of students, he felt a bit lost amidst their enthusiasm, surrounded by their chatter.
The cacophony filled his ears, making it hard to catch any coherent sentence until he roared, “Everyone, quiet down, one at a time!”
Only then did things settle, and the students started recounting their life without Yun Zhonghe one by one.
Life had become miserable.
Assignments piled up like mountains, too overwhelming to complete. Those who managed to finish faced extra punishment.
Back then, under Yun Zhonghe’s silent handling, everyone could focus entirely on cultivation. Life was so effortless and delightful; cultivation was smooth as a river’s current.
Now, life was night and day compared to before. Without Yun Zhonghe, their lives were unbearable even for the simplest daily exercises. Aspiring to shine in the sect’s competitions was now a dream, and additional training was the cherry on the cake!
After hearing the tales, Yun Zhonghe smiled, realizing what happened.
During his tenure as representative, he:
1. Completed various tasks assigned by mentors.
2. Helped classmates pass their evaluations.
3. Mediated disputes among them.
In mere months, under his rule, students thrived without a care. Poorer background students thrived under his guidance, conquering evaluations and earning additional rewards from the sect.
But those days ended abruptly. Even a brief hiatus felt like an eternity for these sheltered students. The classroom was chaotic during his absence.
Seeing Yun Zhonghe return brought cheers everywhere. He chuckled, hearing their complaints.
These were elites, why couldn’t they manage basic life skills?
“Everyone, trust that I’ll solve the problems. Any issues, report them to me. I’ll do my best.”
Hearing this, the students erupted in cheers.
“Hail the representative!”
“Representer, unsure how to repay, how about I serve as your mount?”
“Go away, I want to build a shrine to the representative! Offerings every day!”
That might be going a bit far…
Yun Zhonghe had overestimated their self-sustainability.
He assumed they could manage daily affairs even without him, but now he saw he was overoptimistic.
Reflecting, even poor classmates were pampered at home—hand-fed and dressed by parents, except for cultivating, which was their primary duty.
No wonder the sect made rules allowing servants to be brought in for education. Predicting the habits of these pampered geniuses, it was wise planning.
Basic life duties handled by household servants made life bearable, but without Yun Zhonghe tutoring them on academics, they were directionless.
Especially those who once vied to be the next representative. Experiencing the hardships, their admiration for Yun Zhonghe grew even deeper.
Embraced by the crowd, Yun Zhonghe marched resolutely towards the classroom.
