Chapter 2509: What’s the reason Translator: Misty Cloud Translations Editor: Misty Cloud Translations She was about to make another solemn salute when the Taoist Master stopped her with a wave of his hand. “Wait a moment.” The Heavenly Taoist Master tured to face Feng Jiu. “Ghost Doctor, they are my disciples. Despite the fact that they returned to admit their mistakes after descending the mountain without permission, they should be punished. The old man will punish them personally. Regarding Ghost Doctor’s gratitude, the old man already knows what you’re thankful for, so your thanks are unnecessary.” He stood up, walked down slowly, and said, “The fate of Master and disciple is shared by the old man and both of them. Because of this fate, I was able to save them in the first place. As a result, regardless of who they are, they share the fate of Master and apprentice with the old man. Since they were in trouble, the old man naturally came to their aid. Even if you are a close relative, you are not required to thank the old man.” Feng Jiu didn’t expect to hear this from him. She gave the Heavenly Taoist Master a deep look before smiling. “Since Taoist Master said so, Feng Jiu obeyed.” She took a few steps back and sat down again. The Heavenly Taoist Master turned around to face the two boys kneeling on the ground. “You two disobeyed Master’s orders and descended the mountain without permission,” he said. “Do you believe you deserve to be punished?” Feng Ye’s mouth flattened as he blinked at his Master. “Are you really going to punish both of us, Master?” “Tell me! Do you think you deserve to be punished?” In a calm tone, the Heavenly Taoist Master asked. ‘When he saw his Master’s stern expression, Feng Ye shrank and bowed his head. Along with Zhao Yang, he responded. “We are deserving of punishment.” After that, he added. “Although we should be punished, please deal with us leniently, Master.” 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖 Hearing this, the people sitting on both sides almost burst out laughing. Feng Jiu was amused as well. As for Xuanyuan Mo Ze, the comers of his mouth slightly curved up as he glanced at Feng Ye. ‘When he heard Feng Ye’s response, the Heavenly Taoist Master’s eyebrows shook. He looked at him as he stroked his beard. “I will punish you both by obligating you to cultivate for ten years on Sycamore Mountain, and you will not be allowed to descend the mountain again during that time!” “Ah? We can’t go down the mountain for ten years? Master…” Feng Ye was about to say something, but he abruptly stopped when he noticed his Master staring at him. Feng Jiu was surprised. “Taoist Master, we have another thing to tell you at this time,” she said, looking at the Heavenly Taoist Master. “What is it about?” The Heavenly Taoist Master inquired, his gaze falling on Feng Jiu. “We all assumed Feng Ye and Zhao Yang were no longer alive. As a result, my family was devastated. My grandfather, in particular, was distraught and blamed himself.” She stood up as she spoke. “I was surprised to see Feng Ye this time. I came specifically to thank Taoist Master for saving his life. The next thing I wanted to do was take them home so they could meet their relatives.” When the Heavenly Taoist Master heard this, he told the old man who was waiting behind him, “Elder Liu, take them outside.” “Yes.” The old man replied, motioning for Feng Ye and Zhao Yang to follow him. After a brief glance at Feng Jiu, the two stood up and followed the old man. Feng Jiu looked at the two who were leaving. She glanced at the Heavenly Taoist Master, her feelings stirred. After watching Feng Ye and Zhao Yang follow the old man out of the hall and disappeared from sight, the Heavenly Taoist Master looked at Feng Jiu and asked slowly, “Do you know why they share the fate as a Master and disciples with me? Why did I appear and save them both at that precise moment?” Feng Jiu shook her head in surprise. “I don’t know. Kindly inform me, Taoist Master.”