2684 Choice The moment Su Zimo entered the cave abode, the sound of clothes fluttering could be heard. “Senior Brother, you’re back!” Liu Ping said with a smile. Su Zimo nodded and looked deeply at Liu Ping with a hint of hesitation in the depths of his eyes. This time round, he was definitely going to find a safe place for Tao Yao to settle down. As for Liu Ping, he was still a little hesitant. All these years, although Liu Ping had cultivated beside him all year round, at the end of the day, he was still a disciple of Heaven and Earth Academy. It was indeed a little difficult for Liu Ping to make a choice between him and Heaven and Earth Academy. Furthermore, Liu Ping was different from Tao Yao. If he really betrayed Heaven and Earth Academy, Tao Yao would definitely follow him without hesitation. However, he did not know what choice Liu Ping would make. However, Tao Yao and Liu Ping had been by each other’s side all these years and were long used to it. It was rare for Tao Yao to have a playmate like Liu Ping by his side so that he would not be too lonely. The two of them had an extremely good relationship and talked about everything. If he left Liu Ping in Heaven and Earth Academy this time round, it might be a form of harm to both Liu Ping and Tao Yao. Su Zimo walked into the cave abode with Tao Yao and Liu Ping by his side. Liu Ping did not stop talking and recounted everything that had happened in Heaven and Earth Academy over the past few days. “Right.” Liu Ping continued, “I heard that Sword Immortal Yue Hua was almost crippled by a peerless divine power of Desolate Martial of the Fiend Domain at the Nine Firmament Meet. It was even the Sect Master of the Academy who saved his life personally.” At that time, under the protection of the Grand Elder of the academy, Sword Immortal Yue Hua was still beaten black and blue by Eternal Damnation of the Martial Dao Prime Body and even lost an arm. Logically speaking, Sword Immortal Yue Hua would definitely die after suffering such a serious injury. Furthermore, he would be tormented to death! To think that he would still be saved by the Sect Master of the Academy. “It’s said that after being severely injured, Sword Immortal Yue Hua no longer has the chance to break through to the Grotto-heaven realm. From now on, the position of the number one legacy disciple has to be given to others.” Due to the bad relationship between Su Zimo and Sword Immortal Yue Hua, Liu Ping was also hostile towards Sword Immortal Yue Hua and sounded like he was gloating. “Has anyone come to look for me these past few days?” Su Zimo asked. “Senior Brother Yang and Senior Sister Chi Hong came to look for you once.” Pausing for a moment, Liu Ping continued, “Senior Sister Mo Qing came to look for you seven times!” After saying that, he looked at Su Zimo with a grin and said exultantly, “Senior Brother Su, when you enter the Perfected One realm and become a personal disciple of the Sect Master, you’ll be able to be with Senior Sister Mo Qing day and night!” “Now that Sword Immortal Yue Hua is out of the picture, I think you’ll definitely be the number one legacy disciple of the academy in the future, Senior Brother Su!” Su Zimo had a calm expression and remained silent. Before parting this time round, he indeed had to greet Yang Ruoxu and Princess Scarlet Rainbow. As for Senior Sister Mo Qing… Su Zimo still did not know if he should bid farewell to Senior Sister Mo Qing. Mo Qing must have come to visit him to ask about the Martial Dao Prime Body. However, the Martial Dao Prime Body was one of his greatest secrets and he had no choice but to hide it from Mo Qing. Therefore, every time he faced Mo Qing, he would feel conflicted and a little guilty. Tao Yao did not speak the entire time. He had accompanied Su Zimo for many years and could vaguely sense that something was amiss with Su Zimo, as though there was something on his mind. “Young Master, what happened?” Tao Yao asked softly. When Liu Ping heard Tao Yao speak, he looked at Su Zimo instinctively with a puzzled expression. Su Zimo returned to the hall of the cave abode and sat in the middle for a long time without saying anything. The atmosphere in the hall became heavy and oppressive. After a long while, Su Zimo seemed to have made a decision. He looked up at Liu Ping and asked in a deep voice, “Liu Ping, let me ask you something. You have to answer it carefully and seriously.” “Ah!” Su Zimo said, “If I choose to leave Heaven and Earth Academy, do you want to leave with me or stay here?” “Of course I’m following you…” Liu Ping blurted out. However, he paused when he saw Su Zimo’s expression. He realized that the meaning of Su Zimo’s words might not be as simple as just leaving Heaven and Earth Academy for a short while! When Su Zimo saw that Liu Ping understood what he meant, he nodded slightly. “Don’t worry, I’ll respect you no matter what choice you make.” Liu Ping shrugged slightly and said without hesitation, “Although I don’t understand why you would want to leave Heaven and Earth Academy, I’ll definitely follow you guys.” Liu Ping’s reaction was beyond Su Zimo’s expectations. After all, Liu Ping was an inner sect disciple of Heaven and Earth Academy. Given Liu Ping’s talent, he would definitely be able to advance to the Perfected One realm in the future and become a legacy disciple of the academy. What kind of status was that? However, if he followed Su Zimo, he would only be reduced to an ordinary Dao child. Initially, Su Zimo thought that Liu Ping would hesitate for a long time between him and Heaven and Earth Academy. To think that Liu Ping would make a decision so quickly. “If I leave Heaven and Earth Academy, I might never return.” Su Zimo reminded once more. “I know.” Liu Ping said nonchalantly, “It’s just betraying the academy. It’s no big deal.” “Senior Brother Su, my life was saved by you and you taught me all my abilities. I won’t proclaim that I know about what’s right or wrong. After all, there are many people out there who can twist the truth. However, I know clearly in my heart that I’m always indebted to you.” When he heard Liu Ping’s words, Su Zimo nodded and heaved a sigh of relief. If Liu Ping really chose to stay in Heaven and Earth Academy, he would not do anything to Liu Ping either. He would merely settle Tao Yao down. “Young Master, what happened?” Tao Yao asked again. Tao Yao and Liu Ping exchanged glances. They knew that Su Zimo would definitely not ask such a question unless something major happened! “It’s hard to say yet.” Su Zimo shook his head gently. “The two of you, head to the academy’s teleportation formation now and teleport to the Zi Xuan Immortal Kingdom to look for Princess Yun Zhu.” “Unless I head over to look for you guys personally, don’t leave no matter what news you hear or if anyone sends a message!” Currently, the only place Su Zimo could think of to settle Tao Yao and Liu Ping down was the Zi Xuan Immortal Kingdom. Firstly, Yun Zhu had once come to the academy and said in front of everyone that Tao Yao was her Dao child. When Tao Yao returned to Yun Zhu’s side, no one would say anything. Secondly, no matter who the mastermind was, it was impossible for them to become enemies with the Zi Xuan Immortal Kingdom just because of two Dao children. The person who set this up was after the Creation Green Lotus and not the two Dao children. Thirdly, Yun Zhu had enough strength to protect Tao Yao and Liu Ping.