MTL NOVEL Chapter 46
Chapter 46: Zhou Tong: Master, Have Fun While Playing
“Tong’er, my apprentice…”
Mo Liushu called out, her spirit stirred. As her spiritual power swept over the small wooden ball, a look of emotion immediately appeared on her face.
Waves of spiritual fluctuations emanated from the wooden ball, mixed with an incredibly pure wish power; it was the heartfelt aspiration carved by a young boy expending his spirit and sincere love.
“I, Zhou Tong, beg the heavens and earth for my master to remain free from calamities and trials, may she find lasting joy!”
“I, Zhou Tong, pray to time that my master’s name becomes legendary for thousands of years, may she be revered for all eternity!”
“I, Zhou Tong, seek blessings from fate that my master may have fewer worries and sorrows, may the Great Dao be smooth for her!”
Such seemingly inconspicuous wishes turned into an indestructible barrier, helping Mo Liushu fend off countless disasters and vanquish countless nightmares.
Only now did she realize that it wasn’t her guarding Zhou Tong, but Zhou Tong who had protected her.
Every word and sentence felt like a carving knife, deeply piercing her heart.
The disciple she once despised the most turned out to be the one she owed the most to.
Now, that person had been ruthlessly sent away by her.
Humiliated and his cultivation level crippled, he must have been utterly disheartened to leave without hesitation.
At that time, Zhou Tong must have felt extreme despair!
The person he trusted the most betrayed him!
The person he respected the most despised him!
The person he was most attached to wronged him!
The more Mo Liushu recalled, the more her heart twisted in pain, unbearable as she put herself in Zhou Tong’s shoes, feeling as though she was about to suffocate.
That feeling of being utterly alone and the weight of the world on her shoulders was something she could not endure even for a second.
“Buzz…”
The small wooden ball suddenly glowed, indicating that Mo Liushu had just encountered a tribulation.
It was the calamity of isolation and betrayal, but was blocked by the small wooden ball.
Carefully, Mo Liushu picked up the wooden ball and drew it close with golden threads, wearing it around her slender neck.
A closer look revealed that the wooden ball had twelve shimmering lights, representing twelve wish powers, all of which were her talismans.
“Tong’er, rest assured, no matter what, Master will bring you back.”
She murmured to herself, “Forgive your master; although my methods may be a bit harsh, and you may have to endure some pain, it will pass quickly. When that happens, I will treat you twice as well!”
Feigning deep emotion, tears streamed down her face as she clutched the wooden ball tightly.
If Zhou Tong were present, he would only feel disgust; this was merely crocodile tears.
…
Far away on Red Dust Mountain, Zhou Tong felt a chill and suddenly sneezed.
“Who’s cursing me?” he muttered to himself.
The Joyful Union Sect had just received good news; the compensation from the five major sects had arrived. However, the more celebratory news was that the deputy leader of the Jade Purity Sect had been sentenced to death, sending him early to report to the King of Hell.
Zhou Tong felt no ripple in his heart; one deputy leader falling meant another would take their place—there was no shortage of those in the Jade Purity Sect, so it didn’t matter.
At that moment, he was engaged in a great project, under the astonished and admiring gazes of three women, he was building an unprecedented terrifying airship.
The Little Demoness held the blueprint for the airship, looking completely baffled as if she were a dog staring at the stars.
Mu Ran Ya frowned, expressing her doubts.
It was like trying to cross a mountain; they couldn’t understand it, which was unavoidable.
Only Long Lingyun could grasp a bit of it. After reviewing the blueprint, she let out a heartfelt exclamation.
“Senior Brother is the best in the world!”
“Of course! I’ve never doubted that!”
“If you say you’re not fat, then you’ve started to puff up!”
The Little Demoness snorted proudly, giving Zhou Tong a dismissive look before turning to Long Lingyun.
“Aren’t you an illiterate? How can you understand such profound things?”
“Don’t underestimate others.” Long Lingyun said proudly, “I’m not boasting; I can see all forms of the world; I’m just deeply engrossed in the Sword Path!”
“You’re just a clumsy girl who dares to act all tough!” the Little Demoness ruthlessly retorted, “If you’re so great, then why were you defeated with a single move?”
At this, Long Lingyun instantly drooped her head.
Ever since joining the Joyful Union Sect and continuously sparring with Zhou Tong, she had made tremendous improvements. For a while, she even thought her Sword Path was close to Zhou Tong’s level.
But every time they sparred formally, she never got to see Zhou Tong’s second move.
When she was down, she thought Zhou Tong was on the mountain; when she climbed the mountain, Zhou Tong had already ascended to the sky.
The gap was that vast!
“Are you all dead? Can’t you see I’m busy? You really have no sense of awareness; hurry up and come help connect the parts!” Zhou Tong glared at the three women impatiently.
Building the ultimate warship was even more complicated than the ninth-level formation. There were tens of thousands of parts, and every connection was a significant study, making it impossible for him to manage alone.
“Coming!”
The Demoness and Long Lingyun eagerly stepped forward and began to work according to the connection method Zhou Tong taught them after reviewing the blueprint.
“I’ll join too,” Mu Ran Ya said, feeling restless. After glancing at the blueprint, she absentmindedly picked up a hammer and lightly struck down.
“Wait…”
The Little Demoness’s face changed dramatically; then, with a loud bang, a torrent of fire erupted, accompanied by shockwaves that sent the three flying.
The two girls tumbled headfirst into the grass, while Zhou Tong crashed headlong into the wall. After he struggled to pull his head out, he looked at Mu Ran Ya in disbelief.
“I was wrong; I’m willing to make amends.”
“I’ll give you double compensation; just tell me how you did that?”
Zhou Tong repeatedly shocked everyone, only to be shocked back by Mu Ran Ya. How could a person’s control ability be so poor?
“I used to be quite precise; ever since I gave birth to a heart demon, I’ve become like this.”
“Turns out it’s the Unwarranted Calamity…”
Zhou Tong suddenly understood; the heart demon was one of the Three Calamities and Four Trials and could be classified as either an Unwarranted Calamity or a Dao-breaking Calamity.
“Well then, you go play on the side; we three will manage just fine.”
Mu Ran Ya pouted, looking bullied but could only obey.
Because her help was nothing but a hindrance.
However, as she merely watched from the side, her gaze gradually became captivated by Zhou Tong, unable to tear her eyes away.
This boy, so confident and commanding, was simply irresistible.
“I want to capture this moment!”
She took a deep breath, activating the Joyful Harmony Celestial Skill, painting in the void and sketching Zhou Tong’s eyebrows and eyes.
But her control was so poor that every stroke went awry, unexpected and amusing.
“Let’s do it again…”
“Start over…”
“Ruined… again!”
“Phew… finally somewhat decent, but still not enough; next time will be better…”
She repeatedly discarded her artwork, but her heart was immensely tranquil, patient and meticulous.
Even she didn’t realize that in this process, her Unwarranted Calamity was gradually fading, bringing her one step closer to her peak self.
After a long while, the four of them were filled with joy.
“We did it!”
They spoke in unison, celebrating two separate achievements.
The painting was completed!
The ship was finished!