Chapter 147 - Centuries Had Passed

Hundreds of centuries had pass and he was still waiting for his husband to return to him. He had watched the sect leaders grow old, watched their children grow old, and watched them die. He closed his golden eyes and exhaled deeply. Still looking in his prime and yet his mind was so old, so very tired. His brothers and he sent many demons back, but some still remained on the surface.

However, the world had been peaceful for many centuries.

The Jade Emperor, in all his glory, agreed that others should receive his gift of cultivation. Relying on just the brothers were not conducive when demons erupted onto the human realm. So many bloods were spilled, so many losses. He still remembered in his past the look in his husband's eyes. Shaking his blonde locks, he pressed his fingers against his heart. He rubbed it absentmindedly as he looked out into the scenery before him.

Clear air, a light chill, and the morning sun rising over the hills made him calm, at peace. He heard footsteps nearing him and his lips tugged into a smile. They were shushing as they neared him, as if he hadn't heard their small feet. A clearing of throat before a young female voice spoke up.

"Grandmaster Yue, Master Zhang is asking for you. He said," the female lowered her voice, "'Tell my uncle to stop reminiscing about the past and hurry up so we can get started.'"

Ying Yue let out a laugh and shook his head, as he turned to the three young ones before him. Their faces, the way they spoke and looked reminded him of them.

"Master Zhang should tell me himself instead of sending you three to me. It is unkind to have you retell his blunt words."

"We apologize, Grandmaster Yue," the brunette female bowed.

"It is not your fault, child. I know today is an exciting day, is it not?"

"Yes!" The female from before shouted excitedly, "It is finally here!"

Ying Yue felt his heart softened at how young they were, how innocent and happy. The boy sighed with his flat look and glanced at him for a moment. White silver hair like the boy he remembered from so many centuries ago. Sending a smile, the boy nodded.

"Then let us go."

The children followed him as he headed into the school his brother and he created.

A school for future cultivators.

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He stood with the masters overlooking the young pupils sitting on their heels and looking at the adults with big wide eyes. Ying Yue smiled back to have some students giggling and blushing. He glanced over to his brothers who nodded to him, smiling from how far they've come to now. Then his golden eyes fell upon the child, half of heaven and half of demon. Black eyes looked over at him and the grin along his face was of excitement and joy.

Taking a deep breath, Ying Yue spoke out.

"Hello everyone and welcome to our school. Be sure to follow the rules and do as your masters ask. In order to hon your qi, always do your best for good. Put all your efforts in each activity but be kind to one another. It is up to all of us to be successful and to help those around us. Do you all agree?"

He saw heads nodding and not far away were the parents of these children, also nodding their heads.

"My name is Master Xu," the redhead spoke up sternly, "Repeat the oath after me. I will work hard to fulfill all my duties."

"I will work hard to fulfill all my duties," the children repeated.

"I will not behave indecently, nor blame others for my mistakes. I will take responsibilities for my actions and accept punishment. I was chosen to be good and assist those when needed. I will not stray from my duties. I will always do my best. I will behave. I will be kind to all, no matter the circumstances."

Each sentence, the children repeated with vigor and some of the parents joined in, shouting out happily. Zhang Xu Ling smiled and nodded, before Han Mo spoke up.

"This is extremely exciting, right?"

The children were hopping and nodding in agreement.

"Alright! Then let's get started! I'll call out who I have, then Master Xu, then the rest will join Master Zhang. Understood?"

Seeing the nods, Ying Yue couldn't help laughing into his sleeves as the names were called out. Parents walked over to him, thanking him for this opportunity an he thanked them in return for their trust. His golden eyes saw a blue butterfly flapping its wings as it flew by. His eyes softened as he lowered his head remembering the butterflies at his disposal. Silver white butterflies holding memories of his past.

"Grandmaster Yue! Grandmaster Yue!"

He looked over to the talkative young girl, whose two friends followed. The same three from earlier and he couldn't help the smile on his face.

"Yes."

"Why don't you have student?"

"I…"

He let out an apologetic smile. If he was honest with himself, he would say he was too busy staying in the small shack listening to his husband's voice. He would say he was far too lonely to handle helping young children evolve their spiritual energy. If he was honest, he would say he had gotten used to drinking plum wine to forget his mourning.

"I am busy checking in with the sectors. I will not have time to help anyone."

The children hummed and he wondered if they knew of his troubles like their past life.

"Are you children bothering our Grandmaster?"

A female with white hair and purple eyes walked over with a soft smile, as she stared at her children. Ying Yue found his smile softened at seeing the four of them interacting.

'Family. Ah Li, if you were here… they are together, just like before.'

"We weren't annoying him, big sister. I promise!"

"Alright, no need to be upset," she patted the talkative blue haired child as her twin spoke up.

"We are under Master Xu!"

"Oh! What about you, Ah Shen?"

The white-haired boy glanced over at the brunette master and looked back at his sister.

"Master Mo."

"I see…"

"Ah Yun, he is nice and funny. I am sure Ah Shen will learn to loosen up with Master Mo."

"Ah Chu, I do not need to loosen up."

"Sure, brother. You always think too much, right Ah Hien?"

Yun shook her head hearing the banter and looked over at Ying Yue. The blonde smiled back and held up a hand, stating it was fine the children were speaking ill of his brother.

"Thank you, Grandmaster Yue. Please care for them as if they were your own."

"I will."

As the parents and adults say goodbye to their children, he watched peacefully as the adults waved before they were gone. Now they were alone with 30 students and 4 adults. Nothing wrong was going to happen, right?

"Come! Let us show you where you are sleeping!"

Master Zhang, the pink haired man, called out and rushed into their school with his apprentices rushing after him. This led to all the children rushing in excitedly. Han Mo laughed loudly as he cupped the redhead's shoulder.

"That son of yours is going to be an issue brother."

"Whose fault is that?" Golden eyes narrowed at the brunette, only earning another laugh and pat against his shoulder.