26: She might just slash me with her sword.

The next morning, Feng Wu had already left the Jade Moon Sect.

Although she was extremely reluctant in her heart, if she could, she would have loved to be with her Revered Master every day.

However, Feng Wu Tower was, after all, an existence that her Revered Master needed, and she had to return to oversee the overall situation.

“Revered Master, I will arrange everything properly. Feng Wu Tower will surely be Revered Master's greatest assistance in the future.”

Feng Wu murmured to herself before returning to Feng Wu Tower; she still had many things to do.

Gu Yuan was also very reluctant to see Feng Wu leave.

This little vixen was truly too captivating.

In the following days, Gu Yuan spent every two or three days wandering around with Yun Qingci.

This Little Noodle was really too rigid and proper.

This made Gu Yuan unable to resist wanting to tease her, wanting to see what her other side would be like once her old-fashioned nature was stripped away.

Yet, no matter how Gu Yuan teased her, Yun Qingci remained as serious as ever.

She would even frequently ask Gu Yuan in all seriousness if he was teasing her.

Such a frank expression made Gu Yuan feel a bit embarrassed.

Of course, during this period, Gu Yuan also ran off to harass his Revered Master every day.

Although every time his Revered Master would have a cold and aloof face, telling him not to get so close.

But every time, in the end, she would be half-willingly pushed into doing some intimate actions by Gu Yuan.

This made Gu Yuan feel that his Revered Master was truly adorable.

After all, seeing that cold, exquisite, and pretty face turned bashful and shy because of him—this scene felt too wonderful for Gu Yuan!

“Hey, Gu Yuan, I'm talking to you, did you hear me?”

Yun Qingci poked Gu Yuan somewhat crossly, the tuft of hair on her head swaying along with her movement.

This guy had been showing a strange, silly grin since just now; he looked quite foolish.

Cough... Gu Yuan finally snapped back to his senses and hurriedly took a bite of a spirit fruit.

“It's nothing, it's nothing. Uh, what were you saying just now?”

Yun Qingci rolled her eyes upon hearing this. Clearly, today was the day this guy had invited her out for some kind of afternoon tea.

But now, look at this. While she was talking to him, he suddenly started grinning like an idiot.

“I really don't know what you're thinking about all day. I just said that for this Qiong Yue Grand Assembly, Revered Master will also be coming. Gu Yuan, do you think...”

“What!? What did you just say? Revered Master? Uh, that Sword Immortal is coming too!?”

Before Yun Qingci could finish, Gu Yuan impatiently interrupted her.

He swallowed hard and looked at the somewhat dazed Yun Qingci, confirming once more.

“I think I heard you say that the Sword Immortal is also coming to the Jade Moon Sect, but wasn't it agreed that you would represent the Liyue Sword Sect?”

Yun Qingci gave Gu Yuan a strange look. Why was this guy acting so startled?

“Yes, but I don't know why Revered Master is suddenly coming either. Originally, Revered Master's condition was a bit off... well, anyway, we'll see when Revered Master arrives.”

Yun Qingci's words were somewhat vague.

There was no helping it; although she and Gu Yuan were friends now...

This was, after all, a matter concerning her Revered Master, so Yun Qingci couldn't speak plainly.

But Gu Yuan didn't care about any of that at all.

At this moment, his mind was filled with 'it's over, it's all over.'

This shouldn't be happening. Why would Luoying come? Could it be that she found out about his identity?

No, no, everything I did could be said to be seamless.

But... at this moment, Gu Yuan's heart was a chaotic mix of emotions.

“Cough, haha, the Sword Immortal coming to our Jade Moon Sect is quite a fortunate event. Um... when is she coming?”

Looking at Gu Yuan's slightly exaggerated expression, Yun Qingci couldn't help but burst into laughter.

“What's with that face? Although Revered Master has a cold personality, she won't eat you. As for when she's coming, it should be in the next few days.”

Hearing her say this, Gu Yuan felt as if life was no longer worth living.

Yes, she won't eat me, but she might very well hack me to death with a single sword strike.

By then, I won't even need to be wiped out by the System because my identity was leaked.

“Um... it's nothing. I've just heard of the Sword Immortal's name for a long time, so being able to see her this time makes me a bit excited. Yes, that's it.”

Gu Yuan said with a forced laugh, and Yun Qingci nodded in agreement after hearing it.

“Gu Yuan, you're right about that. How many people on the continent want to meet Revered Master but can't? After all, Revered Master has always been indifferent. To be honest, I feel like she'll only have her sword for company in this life.”

At this point, Yun Qingci's mood turned a bit low again.

Sigh... I really don't know how such a Revered Master could have problems with her Sword Heart.

Hearing this, Gu Yuan also followed with a sheepish laugh.

If he told Little Noodle that the cold and indifferent Sword Immortal in her eyes was actually super ditsy and cute in front of him, he wondered if she would start doubting her life. Cough... “Cough, Qing Ci, doesn't this count as talking behind your Revered Master's back? Hehe, I'm going to report you to your Revered Master when the time comes!”

Gu Yuan winked at Yun Qingci and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Yun Qingci immediately let out a light cough, her pretty face turning slightly red.

“I—I'm just concerned about Revered Master! Gu Yuan, you just love to twist people's meanings.”

Gu Yuan shrugged and handed a pastry to her.

“Alright, here, try this. This is my latest creation; the taste is definitely good.”

“Oh, really? Then I must try it. Mmm... it really is good! Delicious!”

...“What did you say? Say that again!?”

Within the Jin Mie Cult.

Chi Lin suddenly stood up from her throne, then instantly appeared in front of Li Ye, asking in an urgent tone.

Her icy-blue twin tails swayed along with her, looking extremely lively.

Then she seemed to realize that such urgency was inconsistent with her status.

So she let out a light cough, and that exquisite little face instantly returned to a state of calm.

“Ahem, This Cult Master is just a bit surprised. Li Ye, tell This Cult Master the whole story in detail, don't leave out a single word, do you hear me?”

Li Ye immediately nodded respectfully upon hearing this, then recounted the encounter with the Sovereign in the Huang Wu Forest to the Cult Revered Master in great detail.

“Um... your subordinate finally asked the Sovereign if he would return. Although the Sovereign didn't say it explicitly, your subordinate felt that the Sovereign was somewhat swayed at that time.”

When she heard Li Ye say that he had truly seen the Sovereign, Chi Lin's pretty face was full of pleasant surprise.

And when she heard the last part, Chi Lin could barely stop herself from humming with joy.

But fortunately, she held back. She nodded and said with great satisfaction:

“Li Ye, you've done well in this matter. Hmm, go to the Jin Mie Vault and pick an item, and from now on, your rank will be promoted by one level. That's all, you may leave now.”

Upon hearing this, Li Ye couldn't stop the wild joy on his face.

His guess was indeed correct; the Sovereign's position in the Cult Revered Master's heart was truly very important.

“Yes, your subordinate takes his leave...”