Xu Changâan was here introducing the Heaven-Reaching Mountain Peak to Yun Qian when he heard a little girlâs coquettish voice from behind.
"You men shouldnât talk nonsense, tarnishing the Sect Leaderâs reputation, what is this about... If the Sect Leader were to act, would toppling a mountain be where it ends? Youâre underestimating people."
"This Heaven-Reaching Peak was just because the Elders used the Sect Leaderâs command token to set up a Spirit Gathering Array and didnât control the Spiritual Power left by her, which caused this unintentionally... It wasnât the Sect Leader who personally acted."
Hearing the crisp sound of a bell behind him, Xu Changâan thought she finally couldnât hold it in anymore.
However...
So it was just a leak of Spiritual Power...
Sect Leader Chaoyun is indeed worthy of being an immortal among people.
"So thatâs how it is, thank you, miss, for clearing up the confusion."
Xu Changâan turned around, holding Yun Qianâs hand, and saw Gu Qiancheng in a black dress, her long hair cascading down.
At this moment, Gu Qiancheng was looking at him with big, bright eyes, reminding Xu Changâan of the Li Hua in the Flower Moon Building.
And the person standing beside Gu Qiancheng caused Xu Changâanâs expression to change slightly.
Liu Qingluo.
So itâs really her... Indeed, as Miss Yun said, she also received an Immortal Fate.
Liu Qingluo was in a long dress, quietly following behind Gu Qiancheng, stopping as she did, the ruby on her ear gently swaying.
Xu Changâan was just about to speak when he saw Liu Qingluo bow with joy, "Qingluo greets Young Master Xu."
Liu Qingluoâs delighted demeanor upon seeing an old friend was genuine, her emotions well-contained, with nothing inappropriate spilling over.
"Miss Liu also received an Immortal Fate, congratulations." Xu Changâan said, "I heard from my wife earlier and thought of... finding a chance to congratulate the young lady."
"Itâs all thanks to Ms. Zhu." Liu Qingluo looked at Xu Changâan and Yun Qianâs interlocked fingers, then slightly stiffened her body after lifting her head.
Miss Yun has become even more beautiful.
Though wearing a veil, standing there a bit dazed, yet she was like a lotus, carrying a quiet yet breathtaking beauty.
Liu Qingluo instinctively shrank back a little, bowing, "Greetings to Ms. Yun."
Yun Qian blinked, suddenly feeling Xu Changâan squeezing her hand a bit tighter, then nodded slightly to Liu Qingluo, as a way of acknowledging.
And that was it.
If she were alone, Yun Qian might have wanted to talk to Liu Qingluo, but now that Xu Changâan was by her side, she would be quieter, giving this young girl more opportunities to face the "God."
The jealous Miss Yun, who wanted her husband to learn to be flirtatious, was exactly like this.
But she was destined not to have her wish fulfilled. Though Xu Changâan and Liu Qingluo were acquaintances, they didnât interact much. Being from the same Beisang City was fate, but after a greeting... naturally, they moved on to the main issue.
Gu Qiancheng was the main issue.
Her little bell was too loud.
"Hey, Iâm still here." Gu Qiancheng waved her hand slightly.
"Miss Gu, we meet again." Xu Changâan lowered his head.
"Donât call me that." Gu Qiancheng mumbled, "Auntie, auntie... it doesnât sound good."
"Then how would the young lady like to be addressed?" Xu Changâan said gently. He was now dutifully fulfilling the task given to him by his senior sistersâtaking care of children.
Liu Qingluo, who was watching from the side, clearly saw that Xu Changâanâs attitude toward Gu Qiancheng was somewhat subtle.
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Gu Qiancheng wasnât dumb. She could sense the look in Xu Changâanâs eyes, and after being stunned for a moment, she bit her lip slightly, "What did the senior sisters tell you?"
"Iâm also a person from Mu Yu Peak." Xu Changâan shrugged.
"Iâm not a child anymore." Gu Qiancheng stared at him.
"Miss Gu, before I went up the mountain, Senior Zhu also told me some things about you." Xu Changâan said.
"Aunt Tong is always like this." Gu Qiancheng pouted slightly, then secretly glanced at the quiet Yun Qian, desperately wanting to speak to her, but with Xu Changâan, this "boss," in the way, she was anxious, grinding her embroidered shoes on the ground, yet not knowing what to say.
Earlier, it was she who was eager to talk to Yun Qian, but now that sheâd approached, she didnât even have the courage to look directly at Yun Qian.
Unable to help it, watching even Liu Qingluo, Yun Qianâs "friend," take a long time to get a response after greeting Yun Qian, Gu Qiancheng backed down... If she went up and Yun Qian really didnât recognize her, that would be embarrassing.
Besides...
Looking at Xu Changâanâs handsome face, Gu Qiancheng thought, "A smiling face does not get slapped."
It was clear that she was somewhat awkward and didnât know how to communicate with people.
Clearly, her issue was minor, yet when words reached the tip of her tongue, she couldnât get them out and turned to Liu Qingluo for help.
"Alright." Liu Qingluo shook her head lightly, then explained to Xu Changâan, "Young Master, just now, Gu knew you..."
Hearing Liu Qingluo start explaining, Gu Qiancheng subconsciously let out a sigh of relief.
After Sister Liuâs explanation, she would be able to speak with Ms. Yun under the guise of concern...
However.
When Gu Qiancheng raised her head and saw Liu Qingluo and Xu Changâan having a calm conversation, an image of Liu Qingluo watching his back in a daze flashed in her mind.
Sister Liu... how would she feel now?
Clearly, she was the one insisting on coming over to talk, clearly, she knew that Sister Liu shouldnât be feeling well, yet...
Talking calmly with the person one secretly loves, could it be happiness?
She didnât know, but instinctively felt that perhaps it wouldnât be a joyful thing.
"No!" Gu Qiancheng suddenly leaped forward, blocking between Liu Qingluo and Xu Changâan, interrupting Liu Qingluoâs words, and seriously said, "Iâll say it myself."