Chapter 348 - 7: She Actually Said Yes to Me!

"I haven’t seen Xiyue for a long time; she’s truly becoming more ethereal."

Over there, Jian Yue was flaunting, while Chun Ningzhi looked at her back with eyes full of infatuation.

Behind Chun Ningzhi, Lin Qingchou stared at him blankly, also full of fascination.

Only Wei Wan remained calm and gentle, speaking softly, "Senior Brother Chun, we should return to Yunling Town now."

Chun Ningzhi snapped back to reality and loudly said to his fellow sect members behind him, "Everyone, you’ve worked hard. Tonight we’ll rest in Yunling Town, and return to Zhenyang Mountain tomorrow."

"Yes, Senior Brother!"

Everyone cupped their hands in agreement, and Chun Ningzhi looked toward the direction of Ye Xiyue and said to the fellow sect members:

"You all head back to the inn first."

After saying this, he moved and started chasing after Ye Xiyue.

Wei Wan shook her head helplessly and led the junior brothers and sisters toward the inn.

She walked gracefully, radiating warmth, and many male disciples looked at her back with admiration.

Someone whispered, "Senior Brother Chun is so devoted, but Senior Sister Ye doesn’t care at all. It’s such a pity; she’d be better off pursuing the gentle Senior Sister Wei."

"Yes, Senior Sister Ye is third on the Beauty Ranking, and Senior Sister Wei is fourth, almost the same, plus Senior Sister Wei is so gentle and caring. If it were me, I’d choose Senior Sister Wei."

"As if you have the qualifications to choose? Dream on!"

"Hey, I heard that Senior Sister Wei is often out training and rarely returns to the sect. I didn’t expect her to be with us performing the sect tasks this time."

"Senior Sister Wei is usually so gentle; I didn’t expect her to be so formidable in Magical Combat. If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t have been able to break the Fifth Grade Demonic Beast’s defense."

"They say Senior Sister Wei’s Wanrou Dance is also unparalleled; I wonder who will be lucky enough to see it."

These male disciples were mostly newly appointed steward disciples, very naive, unaware that their whispered words were heard by Wei Wan, who remained unfazed, still wearing a soft smile.

At this time, Lin Qingchou came forward and asked her, "Senior Sister Wei, why does Senior Brother Chun feel so strongly about Senior Sister?"

Wei Wan glanced at her, speaking softly, "Junior Sister Lin, Master Uncle Tantai said you are talented but often get distracted by other things. She had you transferred to the Spirit Pill Pavilion to temper your character; you must not grow resentful and waste our master’s efforts."

Wei Wan’s tone was gentle yet seemingly pointed, causing Lin Qingchou to tremble slightly, hurriedly cupping her hands:

"Senior Sister Wei’s lessons are accepted; Qingchou will remember!"

Then she followed Wei Wan’s steps, not daring to speak further, feeling anxious and uneasy inside.

Could Senior Sister Wei know that I stole the Spirit Pill and killed Ruo Mei to cover it up?

Yunling Town.

Caifeng Street.

"Wow, there’s so many people on this street, it’s so lively."

"Young Master, what are those red fruits skewered on sticks?"

"They are candied haws."

"What’s that red, thick thing steaming hot?"

"Oil sticks."

"Wow! What’s that with only half a top and sheer stockings below?"

"That’s Shameful Clothes... Wu’Er, you’re too young; you shouldn’t look!"

The closer you get to Zhenyang City, the livelier it becomes. Although Yunling Town is the poorest of the surrounding towns, its novelties are still interesting to Yun Wu.

At this moment, she was like a curious baby, looking and touching everything with excitement.

At this moment, Fang Xue approached: "Uncle Qin, my parents have already taken the children to Lotus Garden."

Qin Gengyun nodded: "Let’s head over too."

He had already given the Spirit Key to open Lotus Garden to Fang Xue; there are dozens of these children, and Lotus Garden is the only place that can accommodate them.

Since Qiu Zhihe was still in seclusion and he had to go to Zhenyang Sect, this spacious Lotus Garden, left vacant, was perfect for letting the children stay.

"Xiyue!"

At this moment, Chun Ningzhi’s voice came from behind, Jian Yue rolled her eyes and looked at Qin Gengyun:

"Master, should I drive him away?"

Liu Su said, "We need to return to Lotus Garden; it’s not convenient for the people from Zhenyang Sect to know; you can help stall him."

Jian Yue gave a beguiling look to Qin Gengyun and said, "Master, if I obey, can I serve you tonight?"

"Serve you ghostly! You just want the spiritual power of the master! Just let the master consume you for real!"

Liu Su glared at Jian Yue, and Qin Gengyun stopped both of them, saying to Jian Yue:

"Your toxin lasts for one more day, we’ll talk at night."

"Thank you, Master! I knew you wouldn’t let me suffer."

Jian Yue cast a flirtatious look at Qin Gengyun, then turned around, facing Chun Ningzhi who was approaching, her expression instantly returned to cold and detached:

"Senior Brother Chun, is there something you need?"

Chun Ningzhi’s steps halted, awkwardly standing before her, raising his hand to scratch his head.

"Xiyue, I... I haven’t seen you for so long, I wanted to talk to you more."

Chun Ningzhi looked nervously at Ye Xiyue, prepared to maintain a warm smile even after being rejected once more, to not burden the junior sister Xiyue.

"Alright."

Jian Yue nodded lightly.

"..."

Chun Ningzhi was instantly stunned, having been rejected by Xiyue countless times before, even purposefully losing to junior sister Xiyue at the last Inner Sect competition didn’t earn him even one smile.

But this time, junior sister Xiyue actually said yes to him!

For a moment, Chun Ningzhi was overwhelmed with emotion, waves surging in his heart, and his eyes even became a bit wet.

"Xiyue, there’s a tavern over there, shall we sit down to talk and chat?"

Jian Yue looked back; Qin Gengyun and the others had already walked far away, so she nodded:

"Alright."

Lotus Garden.

"This house is so big!"

"There’s also a big pond here with leaves on it!"

"That’s lotus leaves; next summer, lotuses will bloom."

The children played and frolicked in the spacious Lotus Garden, Fang Xue happily accompanying them, while Fang Chao and his wife busied themselves in the kitchen.

Qin Gengyun stood by the familiar lotus pond, looking at the emerging leaves in the water, his expression gentle.

Darling, next year we’ll be able to admire the lotuses together.

Mo Xiaolan stood beside him, whispered, "Don’t worry, Taoist Friend Qiu will surely come to find you."

Liu Su stood on the other side, opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say.

Should I say, don’t worry, someday the miss will have you personally end her?

At this moment, Fang Chao and his wife finished cooking, everyone sat down to eat together.

Fang Chao gratefully said to Qin Gengyun, "Taoist Friend Qin, thank you for taking care of Xiaoxue along the way."

The couple stood up and downed their wine cups in one gulp.

"Taoist Friend Fang, Aunt, it’s only right, you don’t have to be so formal."

Qin Gengyun hurriedly stood with his wine cup, glancing at Fang Xue beside him, Fang Xue happened to look at him too, both quickly looked away feeling awkward.

It truly was considerate care, even to the point of meticulous attention, every single detail.

Qin Gengyun drank his cup of wine, cleared his throat, and changed the subject:

"By the way, Taoist Friend Fang, how come there’s a Fifth Grade Demonic Beast on Yunling Mountain?"

Fang Chao replied, "We don’t know either, the beast arrived a month ago; fortunately, Yunling Town has a Grand Array against Demonic Beasts, so it can’t get in."

Qin Gengyun nodded, "The beast has now been exterminated by Zhenyang Sect’s disciples, so there’s no worry; is there anything else happening recently in Yunling Town?"

Fang Chao suddenly remembered something, his expression a bit strange:

"Shortly after you all left, a Divine Maiden Temple suddenly appeared in the town, said to be worshipping a Divine Lady."

"Divine Lady?"