Chapter 165: I Need To Be Responsible?

Fang Chang had suffered a Qi Deviation while attempting his Golden Core Ninth Refinement Stage and his Golden Core broke as a result?

Everyone was very worried about Fang Chang’s condition when they heard the news.

The Golden Core was a cultivator’s cultivation foundation, and the tool helped them understand the Heavenly Dao. Once the Golden Core was broken, it would be a disaster for the cultivator—one could lose their life from that!

Not everyone was like Shen Tian, who had survived 88 times of Qi Deviation. What was more important was that a broken Golden Core was worse than a Qi Deviation.

The Sacred Leader was worried too upon hearing that Fang Chang had suffered a Qi Deviation.

His heavenly aura flickered as he said, “Alright, I understand the situation already. Yunting, go to Junior Sister White Lotus with Fang Chang and ask for her help. I will take a look at him when we get back.”

The Sacred Leader seemed extremely calm. He maintained his chillness despite the sudden bad news.

He stored his Sacred Leader Token and said, “What were we saying just now? Oh, the stone vein. Tian’er, do not reject it. It is yours. Let’s finish this discussion and go back to see Fang Chang together.”

Shen Tian was shocked to see how calm the Sacred Leader was now.

Master, are you sure you want to save Senior Brother Fang Chang? Why are you so calm?

Shen Tian felt that if he did not keep the stone vein, the Sacred Leader could spend hours convincing him now. He was utterly helpless. Shen Tian wanted to help Fang Chang too, so he decided to keep the vein.

Shen Tian said, “Since Master insists, I’ll keep it then. Let’s go back and check on Senior Brother now.”

The Sacred Leader shook his head. “Don’t worry. Junior Sister White Lotus knows what to do. Since I’m here now, I’ll bring you guys back first. It is safer that way.”

Then, a door appeared in front of the Sacred Leader. The moment Shen Tian was near the door, he was sucked into it and disappeared from the plain. Azure Lotus and Zhang Yunxi entered the door too.

Some strange lights flickered before they were in Fog City.

Upon seeing that Shen Tian was back, everyone in the city jumped in joy—some even started tearing up.

“Master Celestial is back! He is back! It is Master Celestial!”

“Master Celestial was wearing a mask when he was performing fortune-telling. How do you know it’s him?”

“Please, your brain! Just look at that face!”

“Master Celestial is so handsome! How could a mask hide that? Nonsense!”

“I recognize Master Celestial too! No one could be this charming other than him!”

“Master Celestial! It’s me, Wuxia! I swore that I would marry only you! Do you remember me?”

“Brother Shen, I have recovered my cultivation and am part of the Celievers now!”

“Master Celestial, our Favored Ones group is very well-known in Fog City now!”

“Yes, indeed. I’ve been recounting your miracles these few days.”

“Me too! My book, How I Met Your Master Celestial, is published!”

“Same for me! I’ve helped too!”

“Thank you, Her Majesty, for keeping His Highness safe!”

...

The entire Fog City was thrilled to see Shen Tian.

Some Celievers were cheering for him, while some females even tried to take advantage of him in the crowd. Some others tried to stand beside Shen Tian but were pushed away by the crowd.

Shen Tian’s return overjoyed the entire Hidden Fog Country.

Zhang Yunxi frowned upon seeing the crowd around Shen Tian, especially all the females. A flash of silver lightning ran through the ground toward Shen Tian.

Tsss!

After a moment of shock, the crowd surrounding Shen Tian was pushed back, their hair standing up from the static electricity.

Zhao Hao and Xue Wuxia made their way slowly to Shen Tian, overexcited at that.

Xue Wuxia said, “Master Celestial, do... you still remember me?”

Shen Tian looked at Xue Wuxia and was surprised to see how... common-looking she was.

Big eyes, sharp chin, tall nose... Just like all the other good-looking girls! How am I supposed to remember you?

Shen Tian mumbled, “Erm... I think I remember you... You are...”

Xue Wuxia’s excitement reached its peak. “Yes! I’m Xue Wuxia! Master Celestial still remembers me!”

Zhao Hao looked at Xue Wuxia like a jealous husband and walked up to Shen Tian too. “Brother Shen, what about me? Do you remember me?”

Zhao Hao? How could I forget about you!

Shen Tian was excited to see Zhao Hao too.

He was right, indeed. Zhao Hao had a bright future. The halo on Zhao Hao’s head was now pure golden. He had managed to overcome this hurdle and would have a smooth-sailing life in the future!

Zhao Hao was just as beneficial to Shen Tian as Fang Chang and Zhang Yunxi. Many good things would happen to him, and Shen Tian could freeload his providence in all those occasions!

Shen Tian smiled and said, “Brother Zhao must be joking. How could I forget about you? Did you follow my instructions and restored your cultivation?”

Zhao Hao replied emotionally, “Brother Shen, you are so amazing! I do not know how to repay your kindness. I’ll just kowtow to you!”

Then, he knelt down.

However, Shen Tian did not dare to accept that as he was just someone with a dark green halo! If this man with the golden halo was to kowtow to him, he would be in big trouble!

Shen Tian quickly helped Zhao Hao up and said, “Brother Zhao, that’s not necessary. I was just doing what I could to help you. There is no need to be so formal. If you are really keen to repay this kindness, just help me when I need your assistance in the future.”

Zhao Hao felt that Shen Tian was right. He should actually do something to repay Shen Tian. Then, Zhao Hao had an idea.

“Brother Shen, how about let me be your follower? I have nothing to repay your kindness. But I’m willing to follow you around for three years. I’ll follow whatever you instruct me to do without complaint! Although I’m not as gifted as Brother Shen, I’m still the most talented person in Hidden Fog Country. If you need any help around here, I’ll be the first one to help you out!”

Zhao Hao was very straightforward—he just wanted to repay the kindness. However, the others were not happy about it.

Liu Taiyi took out a notebook and wrote Zhao Hao’s name on it.

Shopkeeper Song sighed. There’s another one here to flatter Master Celestial...

Even Eunuch Gui stared at Zhao Hao. ‘If you need any help around here, I’ll be the first one to help you out!’? Are you trying to make me lose my job?

...

Shen Tian was utterly helpless, seeing Zhao Hao was this serious about it.

I’m just here to share your providence! Why am I stuck with you now?

What? I need to be responsible for you now? I really cannot do it!