Becoming a Sage Starts From Condensing the Essence of Time

Chapter 79: Ninth Sister Becomes Master An’s Disciple, A Scholar Has His Own Ambitions (1)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

In the distance, smoke added to the twilight, and several birds returned to the spring.

The weather today was not very good. It had rained last night, and today, the evening clouds were thick and gloomy all day, as if the rain was still brewing. At this moment, it was almost evening, but there was no light at all. The sky was vaguely dark, and his face was already blurry from ten feet away.

On the limestone road in the Lin Residence.

Lin Qingyin and Lin Zhuifeng prepared to send An Le out of the residence together. Unexpectedly, they met Ji Ying who was waiting.

This personal maidservant of the Matriarch appeared here to deliver a message to Matriarch Yu.

Ji Ying was not an ordinary person. She was also a cultivator and had an extraordinary status in the Lin Residence. She was comparable to Lin Zhuifeng, but Ji Ying was used to serving the Matriarch and did not have Lin Zhuifeng’s freedom.

In An Le’s eyes, there was also a lot of Age Qi lingering around Ji Ying’s body. In terms of quantity, she was comparable to Lin Zhuifeng. However, Ji Ying was old and had served the Matriarch for many years. She had obtained many treasures that improved her strength. Therefore. she was much inferior to Lin Zhuifeng in terms of talent.

“The Matriarch wants to see me?”

In the dusk, An Le was slightly surprised.

Lin Zhuifeng and Lin Qingyin were equally surprised. After all, the Matriarch had been staying in the Heavenly Wave Pavilion all year round. Other than Madam Hua and Fourth Master Lin, she basically did not see anyone else.

Even the Matriarch’s most beloved Lin Qingyin had not seen her for a long time.

Today, she actually asked Ji Ying to invite An Le for the first time.

“Yes, Young Master An.”

Ji Ying had a gentle smile on her face. Although she was not very beautiful, she had a gentleness that was virtuous to the bone.

An Le nodded. Ji Ying led the way in front. Lin Qingyin and Lin Zhuifeng wanted to follow, but Ji Ying stopped them. The two of them could only give up.

He followed Ji Ying towards the Heavenly Wave Pavilion.

An Le couldn’t help but look up at the octagonal Heavenly Wave Pavilion that could often be seen in the Water Pavilion.

It was rumored that there was an Imperial Token. It was a symbol of the Lin Residence’s glory and status.

Under the Heavenly Wave Building, Ji Ying took a step back and let An Le go upstairs.

“Young Master An, the Matriarch is on the third floor. Please go up on your own.” Ji Ying said gently.

An Le nodded. “Thank you, Miss Ji Ying.”

Without much hesitation, he carried the Green Mountain and Ink Pool Sword on his waist and went upstairs.

The outer appearance of Heavenly Wave Pavilion was no longer as luxurious as it looked from afar. Some of the red paint was cracked, and some of the wood was old. There were some small holes that had been eaten by insects, but these marks clearly showed the history and aura of time of Heavenly Wave Pavilion.

With a hint of solemnity, An Le stepped onto the narrow wooden stairs. There was a slight creaking sound when he stepped on the stairs that lingered.

When they reached the third floor, there was a spring breeze in the small building with the smell of sandalwood.

The simple interior of the Heavenly Wave Pavilion formed a sharp contrast with the luxurious outside. The third floor was empty, but there were not many things placed on it.

The Heavenly Wave Pavilion was the symbol of the Lin Residence. Very few people had the chance and qualifications to step into it. An Le had never thought that he could step into this building.

Slow footsteps sounded, accompanied by the sound of a wooden staff gently landing on the wooden board. An Le looked over and saw a hunched old woman in luxurious clothes with frosty hair walking over slowly.

“Greetings, Matriarch.”

An Le immediately cupped his fists and bowed respectfully.

This was a legendary figure and was also famous in Lin’an Prefecture. She had once personally led the army and fought everywhere, making a name for herself. After Old Master Lin passed away, she supported the Lin family and became the pillar of the Lin family.

Matriarch Yu had a benevolent expression and her eyes were as deep as the dazzling galaxy. She held the golden dragon walking stick and smiled at An Le as she nodded gently.

She sized up the handsome and somewhat demonic young man in front of her.

The Matriarch had also heard of the youth’s various deeds in Lin’an. He had alarmed the Literary Department with ink bamboo and obtained the Little

Sacred Token in front of the Sixth Mountain. Now, he had even defeated Wang Qinhe, who was on the Little Sacred Ranking, with his sword.

From being neglected at the beginning to gaining an illustrious reputation now, a gust of wind and spirit naturally appeared and condensed on the young man.

“Not bad.” The Matriarch said with a smile.

An Le bowed with cupped hands. In his eyes, the Matriarch had a lot of Age Qi on her, surpassing Madam Hua. Although she was not as good as the old man from the Imperial Ancestral Temple, she was still considered a top existence among the experts he had seen.

Although the other party was on the verge of death and had a desolate aura, her might was still as oppressive as a mountain.

“I’ve seen your ink bamboo and critiqued your galloping horse. It’s indeed not bad. It’s been hard on you to draw for my Lin Residence’s children.” The

Matriarch walked to the table and chair. After sitting down, she gestured for An Le to sit down and chat.

“It’s my honor to paint for the young masters of the Lin Residence. There’s nothing hard to speak of. Matriarch, you’re being too serious,” said An Le with a smile.

The Matriarch had a benevolent expression as she chatted with An Le about their parents. It was as if she was chatting with the elders and juniors next door.

She asked about An Le’s past, whether he was confident in the Spring Quarter Examination, the troubles he encountered during cultivation, and so on. She was very approachable.

An Le, on the other hand, was much more relaxed. There were many casual conversations between them. Many of them even made the Matriarch clap her hands and laugh.

“Young Master An, I have one last question.” The Matriarch looked extremely benevolent.

“Please ask, Matriarch,” said An Le.

The Matriarch stood up and walked to the vermilion carved wooden window of the Heavenly Wave Pavilion with her walking stick. She looked at the scenery of the Lin Residence under the night sky.

She then looked at An Le and said, “Young Master An, what do you think of Ninth Sister?”

An Le was stunned. This question… What did it mean?

Matriarch Yu sighed. “Ninth Sister has a soft personality and doesn’t like to fight. She’s different from most people in my Lin Residence. I’ve liked her since she was young… She likes to paint. Young Master An has also taught her how to paint. Therefore, I have a request..”