Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 944: Kept A Secret, But Not Entirely
After Lu Yang transformed into a child, it wasn’t merely his stature that had shrunk; even his cultivation had been sealed away, rendering him no different from an ordinary child.
“There are no suitable clothes,” Lu Yang lamented, his brow furrowed in distress. Wrapped in his oversized garment, he paced around the room, the hem dragging along the floor. In this state, he dared not even venture into the courtyard.
His attire now enveloped him like a blanket, and since he hadn’t brought any children’s clothing, he found himself without anything wearable for now.
It wasn’t important whether he had cultivation. According to Elder Zhou Yulu, his power would return in time. For the time being, finding something he could wear was paramount.
“Where can I find a set of clothes? Ouch...” 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
Lu Yang continued circling the room, but when he turned back, he accidentally tripped over the trailing hem of his garment, tumbling and rolling together with the fabric in a tangle.
He struggled to push his head out from the bundle of cloth, his eyes glazed and vacant.
Fine, cultivation is also important after all.
The Moon Laurel Immortal Palace disciples shared similar woes. Who in their right mind would keep a stock of children’s clothing?
As for making clothes... regrettably, not a single soul skilled with needle and thread could be found in the vast immortal palace.
There were, however, plenty adept at swinging axes and chopping trees.
In theory, the Dao-Seeking Sect had its elders, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, and Yun Zhi. Pooling their collective wisdom, they would definitely have a way to restore him to his original form.
But that was contingent on his daring to return to the sect.
This will be a dark stain on my past; Old Meng would laugh at me over this incident for a lifetime.
Fortunately, all the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace disciples had also shrunk. Everyone would tacitly keep such an embarrassing affair to themselves, so there was no need to worry about the matter leaking.
For reasons such as saving face, the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace's higher-ups would also refrain from divulging anything.
Lu Yang’s gaze fell upon the Everlasting Immortal Fairy. His initially gentle look gradually grew fearsome.
In that case, only one person remains who may spill the beans.
To deal with the Everlasting Immortal Fairy, I will have to resort to some unpresentable methods!
“Immortal Fairy, you absolutely must not speak of this to anyone, alright?” With his stature shrunk, Lu Yang’s voice had also become childish. His servile pleading entreaty came out in a babyish tone.
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy giggled as she tugged at Lu Yang’s chubby little cheeks, which were plump and pleasant to the touch. Then she scooped him up and plopped him onto her lap, tousling his hair. “Come, say a few more nice things.”
Lu Yang leaned back and gazed up at the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s pretty face, finding it utterly terrifying.
He had no choice but to endure humiliation and flatter the Everlasting Immortal Fairy with honeyed words. “Immortal Fairy, you are kind and beautiful. Surely you wouldn’t speak of my situation to outsiders and let them laugh at me.”
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy tried her best to maintain a straight face. “How could anyone laugh at you? Everyone sympathizes with you, Xiao Yangzi. Your heart is too dark. You must believe that everyone is a good person.”
“Immortal Fairy, I’m a minister of the Great Dou Dynasty. If outsiders learn of my current state, wouldn’t it damage our dynasty’s reputation?”
“Then I’ll only tell Little Ling, Lianyi, and the others. They’re all members of our Great Dou Dynasty; they won’t harm the dynasty’s image.”
“Immortal Fairy~~pretty please~~” Lu Yang nuzzled affectionately against the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s arm, enduring the utter humiliation.
Seeing Lu Yang so obedient, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy beamed with delight. “Very well then, I’ll help you keep this matter secret.”
Lu Yang hurriedly expressed his gratitude, fearing the Everlasting Immortal Fairy would change her mind. “Your Exalted Majesty, many thanks for your great kindness and favor! Your subject, Lu Yang, shall never forget it!”
He breathed a sigh of relief. Although the Everlasting Immortal Fairy isn’t reliable, she won’t break a promise. If she says she won’t leak the secret, she certainly won’t.
I’m safe now.
After being tormented by her for half the day, I’ve finally had things sorted with her.
Lu Yang felt somewhat tired, probably from all that pacing earlier. Without his cultivation, many tasks had indeed become inconvenient.
He gripped the edge of a stool, kicked his legs, and hoisted himself onto it. With much effort, he reached for the spirit fruits placed on the table. The Moon Laurel Immortal Palace had prepared these for guests. They were so precious that even a fortune couldn’t trade for them in the outside world.
If Lu Yang ate spirit fruits in his original state, it would have been just for novelty; his cultivation had reached a level where spirit fruits could hardly aid him. However, consuming them now could restore his stamina.
Out of habit, he rubbed the fruit’s skin with his hand, then took a small bite. Tasting such spiritual items in a shrunk state indeed felt different. The energy expended from wandering around the room was soon replenished.
“Being small isn’t so bad.” Lu Yang chuckled, hugging the fruit. This is a rare experience and feels quite novel.
In the past, I could devour a spirit fruit in a few bites. Now, I can’t even finish one with me hugging it.
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A mysterious figure streaked through the air and appeared above the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace.
The immortal palace’s Great Sect Defense Array might as well be nonexistent before this enigmatic figure. She passed straight through it without triggering any alarm.
Her goal was clear; she dashed straight for the first guest room where Lu Yang resided, unnoticed by anyone.
Employing some unknown divine ability or immortal art, the mysterious figure caused the door to become as insubstantial as a phantom image before her, allowing her to enter the room without needing to push the door open.
Lu Yang finally detected the unexpected guest. He jerked his head up, his eyes full of wariness.
“Who goes there!”
“Little Junior Brother, Senior Immortal Fairy, about the Twins River...”
Lu Yang and the mysterious figure locked eyes. Senior sister and junior brother stood in silence; at that moment, time itself seemed to stand still.
Yun Zhi blinked, staring at the child before her, who hugged a spirit fruit with two bites taken out of it, his tiny face full of vigilance. The corner of her eye twitched twice.
She had noticed Elder Zhu Hong’s eagerness to consume the Twins River’s water in hopes of bearing a child and found it unwise to keep waiting for Lu Yang’s return. Who knew how long he would linger at the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace?
Rather than wait, I figured it would be better to quietly visit the immortal palace and inquire with the Immortal Fairy about the Twins River.
I’ve entered the immortal palace, but what is this situation before my eyes?
“Little Junior Brother, you...” Yun Zhi’s expression turned peculiar. Is this immortal palace so nurturing? Before setting out, Little Junior Brother had been a full-grown man, but now, he has become this tiny tyke.
“I’m not Lu Yang!” Lu Yang hastily denied. Although denial is futile before Big Senior Sister, a token attempt at concealment is still necessary. This is a matter of principle.
“Nor am I Lu Yin!” Lu Yang blurted out before he could register the words.
At this critical juncture, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy recalled her promise to keep Lu Yang’s diminution a secret. I was so absorbed in contemplating how to play with Xiao Yangzi that I didn’t notice Lass Yun sneaking up on us.
Too careless of me.
No, this won’t do. Wouldn’t this mean I had failed to keep my word? This would tarnish my image!
I must help Xiao Yangzi keep this secret!
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy flew out of the mental space to salvage the situation, like mending the pen after sheep are lost. Her mind raced as she frantically explained, “Lass Yun, don’t be mistaken! Xiao Yangzi hasn’t shrunk; this isn’t Xiao Yangzi! The reason he looks so much like him is, is...because this is Xiao Yangzi’s and my child!”
Yun Zhi. “...”
