Chapter 522 - 0313 Miss Zhu Will Also Feel Wronged (Two-in-One)_2

Speaking of which, he always wanted Yun Qian to have a friend.

He once thought Wen Li had a chance, but it turned out that Wen Li was only teaching her cultivation, without any intention of developing into a friendship.

Later, he thought Li Zhibai liked Yun Qian a lot, but from what Miss Yun said, they were simply in the relationship of a makeup artist and a dressed-up doll...

Now this Miss Liu...

Miss Yun mentioned she really liked her and also liked her wine.

Could this be the best opportunity for Yun Qian to finally have a close female friend?

Xu Chang’an contemplated, feeling there should be a chance, but this kind of thing couldn’t be forced, so the thought of letting Yun Qian and Liu Qingluo become friends just surfaced in his mind for a moment before sinking back down.

"Chang’an, what are you thinking?" Zhu Pingniang noticed the rare moment Xu Chang’an was lost in thought and understood, "Oh, you think she’s already on Muyu Peak, so no woman can bully her, right?"

Xu Chang’an nodded at her words.

Zhu Pingniang had a point too.

He didn’t understand Tripod Heart Peak, so he let it be.

The senior sisters on Muyu Peak looked like they loved to tease people, but that definitely couldn’t be considered bullying. Back then, he was only given a hard time because of his male identity...

Besides, Muyu Peak was Zhu Pingniang’s main base; how could her "daughter" be bullied by anyone?

"You don’t have to worry about it, I just want you to remember. Anyway, just treat it as a small task," Zhu Pingniang waved her hand. "When the time comes, just mention Miss Liu’s recent condition when you report to Ah Bai. Is everything normal, is she the same as before... If it’s normal, everything is fine. If there’s anything slightly different from what you’ve seen, you must report it to me."

Kidding.

Those old women on Muyu Peak know there’s an unprecedented immortal-grade talent before them, possibly even an exaggerated ’Daughter of the Celestial Dao.’ How could they not stir up something out of it?

To probe Xu Chang’an, they even put their young projections into the Black Stone Tower, causing the whole thing to collapse as it couldn’t bear the pressure.

In the future, who knows how they’ll probe Liu Qingluo.

Having Xu Chang’an keep an eye on things isn’t wrong; it’s not like she has any ulterior motives.

"Ms. Zhu." Xu Chang’an shook his head, puzzled. With a responsible mindset, he asked, "You asked me to check if Miss Liu remains the same... but now that she’s entered the Immortal Sect, she’s bound to change."

If I report every tiny change... Xu Chang’an felt it wasn’t entirely appropriate.

"Immortal Sect?" Zhu Pingniang chuckled, waving her hand. "Ordinary people change when they enter the Immortal Sect, but that varies from person to person."

For someone like Liu Qingluo, to put it bluntly, an Immortal Sect, rich people, people with power, all look the same in her eyes.

Expecting Liu Qingluo to change her mind quickly because she’s exposed to extraordinary power is nearly impossible given her understanding of the girl.

So, if Liu Qingluo shows a particularly noticeable change, without a doubt, it’s because of Xu Chang’an.

Zhu Pingniang understood this very clearly. She casually picked up a white stone and placed it on the central Celestial Essence Position, saying slowly, "Chang’an, don’t make assumptions... To put it simply, did you experience a major change in temperament before and after you entered the Immortal Sect?"

"..." Xu Chang’an was taken aback by her words, pondering.

Zhu Pingniang noticed and smiled slightly.

By his understanding, he should have changed after ascending the mountain, but in truth, aside from his broadened perspective and improved cultivation, Xu Chang’an’s character hadn’t changed from when he went up the mountain.

Humans, as creatures, if the shape of their soul created during their formative years doesn’t undergo great upheaval, it becomes hard to change once formed.

"You understand then," Zhu Pingniang said, looking at the Celestial Essence Child on the board, and then picked up a black stone, placing it on another star point on the board.

Previously, Xu Chang’an was playing against himself, but now it was her turn.

"One stone in Celestial Essence."

Playing chess against herself, Zhu Pingniang was much more casual.

Celestial Essence is the very center of the board, hence the saying "Golden corners, silver sides, grass belly." Her move was the stupidest... but girls love the grandeur of placing a stone directly in Celestial Essence.

The world is vast, but not bigger than what I like, not bigger than what you like.

Not bigger than... I like you.

Zhu Pingniang looked at Xu Chang’an, thinking to herself that it’s better for her girls to like him rather than some wild man from who knows where.

At least he was always clean and matched the girls’ expectations of their desired person.

She didn’t mean Liu Qingluo was fertile soil, but after meeting Xu Chang’an, Liu Qingluo did start dressing up again, revealing her long-hidden figure, appearing much fuller. Otherwise, she wouldn’t frequently have men wanting to free her.

Zhu Pingniang held a game piece, thinking about her next move.

Placing one stone in Celestial Essence was very dashing, but... the following moves would endure a lot of hardship.

Just like her liking Li Zhibai, Liu Qingluo caring about Xu Chang’an.

This is the cost of liking and capriciousness, destined to be a difficult path.

She understood this, and Liu Qingluo should understand it too.

If Liu Qingluo doesn’t get it, then as her sister, she’ll think it through for her—it’s meant to be like this.

Zhu Pingniang pondered over the game board deeply, then looked at Xu Chang’an with some distress, even a bit of grievance, and said, "Chang’an, I don’t know what to do now."

At this point, Liu Qingluo was completely beyond her control, making her unsure what the right action was anymore.

"...?"

What kind of experience is it to be looked at by a respected senior with slightly red eyes?

Even knowing she was doing it on purpose, Xu Chang’an felt a chill down his spine, half his body slightly going numb.

He cautiously said, "Ms. Zhu, I don’t understand what you’re saying, but if it’s about playing chess, then... going with the flow, countering as you see it, that’s all."

"Going with the flow..." Zhu Pingniang nodded, pouting, "Natural Daoist Laws, huh? It’s something Ah Bai, that faux Daoist nun, would say. You’re indeed her student... In fact, it’s because I listened to her Knowing White and Guarding Black, Natural Daoist Laws nonsense that I missed the best time to confess to her."

Xu Chang’an closed his eyes as he looked at Zhu Pingniang.

Confess to the teacher?

That scene...

Undeniably, he had a feeling as if separated by a lifetime.

This world is truly peculiar, nothing like what he knew.

"However, not everyone in the world is as lucky as your Miss Yun, meeting the right person at the right time... Makes me envious," Zhu Pingniang clicked her tongue.

Although it’s troublesome, Liu Qingluo’s situation can’t be explained in a few sentences. Going with the flow and countering as you go also makes sense.

Even so, she had Xu Chang’an, such a trump card, in hand, so she wasn’t too worried about Liu Qingluo not behaving.

She pointed a finger at Xu Chang’an’s face.

"You’re a big trouble."

"Qingluo is also a big trouble."

Then, seeing Xu Chang’an’s astonished expression, Zhu Pingniang pointed at herself again, complaining, "Turns out, your sister can not only find people but also trouble... No wonder Ah Bai always says this about me, makes me so hungry with anger... Mind you, I haven’t eaten today, I was preparing music for when you come."

Xu Chang’an: "..."

Right now, playing dead comes in handy.

Zhu Pingniang thought Liu Qingluo’s matter ended here. After all, aside from what Xu Chang’an said about going with the flow and countering, there was no particularly good solution.

Unless Xu Chang’an really reversed his nature, took in Qingluo, this willow tree, into his empty courtyard as a decoration, otherwise the problem wouldn’t be solved.

So, instead of dwelling on it, why not think about her initial thought.

She wanted to taste Xu Chang’an’s cooking, having already prepared the ingredients.

Let’s start a topic.

"Chang’an, do you have anything to eat? Your sister is hungry."

Zhu Pingniang said as she looked up, and then she froze.

She saw Xu Chang’an silently taking out a bag of candied fruits, opening it and placing it before her.

A sweet fragrance spread.

"...?"