53: The Emperor conquered the leader of the sect.

"Alright, you're the Cult Master of the Jin Mie Cult now. Why are you still such a crybaby? Aren't you afraid others will laugh at you?"

Gu Yuan wiped away Chi Lin's tears and spoke with a chuckle.

Hearing this, Chi Lin just sobbed once and then glared fiercely at her surroundings.

"Who dares to laugh at This Cult Master? This Cult Master will teach them how to behave personally!"

Uh... Gu Yuan rubbed her head in exasperation, and Chi Lin immediately let out a soft moan, then rubbed against Gu Yuan's large hand with great enjoyment.

"Alright, alright, let's talk somewhere else. Tell them to withdraw. This is the Jade Moon Sect; people who don't know any better would think you're up to something."

Gu Yuan glanced at the five figures ahead, then smiled at Xiao Meng.

Chi Lin pouted her small lips and waved her hand toward the back.

In the next moment, the five Nether Lords of the Jin Mie Cult vanished from the spot.

Xiao Meng also returned to the jin mie imperial carriage, but her mood was extremely pleasant at this moment.

Hehe, Lord Emperor smiled at me... I didn't expect him to still remember me... "Cough, Qing Ci, Xi Nian, I'm going to talk with Chi Lin for a bit. Um... I'll explain everything to you later."

Gu Yuan glanced at Yun Qingci and Xi Nian, who were stunned in place, and spoke in a low voice.

Then, he took Chi Lin's hand and vanished from the spot in a flash.

Leaving behind numerous Cultivators staring at each other in bewilderment.

"Wow! Did you see that? The Cult Master of the Jin Mie Cult actually threw herself into Senior Brother's arms!"

"Wuwu... As expected of Senior Brother, his charm is just that great!"

"Uh... Don't you guys find it strange? Your Senior Brother seems to have a very deep relationship with the Jin Mie Cult..."

"Hmph, Senior Brother is the best. What's so strange about him knowing the Jin Mie Cult!"

Compared to the Jade Moon Sect Disciples' admiration for their Senior Brother...

...Disciples from other forces were all utterly confused.

Wait, your Senior Brother is involved with the Jin Mie Cult, and even their Cult Master has a connection with him.

How come you guys seem... quite proud of this...?

At the same time, their hearts filled with a bit more wariness and awe toward this mysterious Senior Brother of the Jade Moon Sect.

It was already strange enough for a Senior Brother to appear in the Jade Moon Sect, which was originally composed entirely of female Disciples.

However, they never expected him to also be the Emperor of the Jin Mie Cult.

And... seeing how the Jin Mie Cult Master seemed to obey his every word... Eh... Could all of this be an infiltration of the Jade Moon Sect by the Jin Mie Cult!?

For a moment, the hearts of many Cultivators were filled with uncertainty and suspicion.

It seemed everything would have to wait until the Qiong Yue Grand Assembly to see what was really going on.

As for Yun Qingci and Xi Nian, they glanced at each other.

"Something's not right, something is definitely not right! Xi Nian, come on, let's follow them and see!"

The ahoge on top of Yun Qingci's head swayed back and forth.

She grabbed Xi Nian's sleeve, about to chase after Gu Yuan.

"Eh... Are we going to eavesdrop? But wouldn't that be inappropriate? After all, Gu Yuan..."

Although Xi Nian was also curious about the relationship between Gu Yuan and that Cult Master...

...she still felt that she couldn't bring herself to do something like spying.

Yun Qingci rolled her eyes helplessly at those words.

How is this Saintess even more rigid than I am?

Wait... something seems wrong. Oh well, whatever.

"It's fine. We're just doing this out of concern for Gu Yuan. Yes, exactly, that's it. Come on, let's go!"

After finding an excuse for herself, Yun Qingci directly dragged Xi Nian along to chase after them... "Interesting... This Little Fellow has brought me quite a few surprises~"

In a hidden corner, Xia Gehuang watched the whole scene and said with a light laugh.

Is that girl named Chi Lin... Tsk, I didn't expect the Legacy of that lineage to be so deeply involved with this Little Fellow.

Should I call it heaven's will, or... a trick of fate?

A meaningful smile appeared on Xia Gehuang's face.

In the next moment, her figure vanished from the spot... "Uh... shouldn't you get down now? You can't just keep hanging onto me like this."

Gu Yuan brought Chi Lin to his small courtyard and then looked at her with a hint of helplessness.

This girl was still hugging him tightly even now.

Her legs were even wrapped around his waist, like a koala.

Hearing this, Chi Lin didn't get down; instead, she hugged him even tighter.

"I finally found you after so much trouble, I'm not getting down!"

Hearing her say that, Gu Yuan's heart was also touched.

"Alright, get down. I'm not going to run away. What, not going to talk back to me anymore? Why weren't you this well-behaved back then?"

Hearing Gu Yuan's words, Chi Lin reluctantly got down from him.

"Ugh... Then, This Cult Master came in person to invite you this time. Don't you, don't you understand what that represents!?"

Chi Lin said somewhat aggrievedly, her watery eyes now holding a few teardrops.

As the Cult Master of the Jin Mie Cult, she was always the one others submitted to.

Wherever she went, people were always respectful and subservient to her.

When had she... when had she ever been so humble and soft-spoken?

Only the Emperor could have such an honor.

Hmph... and yet he's still not satisfied... How excessive!

Hearing her words, Gu Yuan's expression couldn't help but soften slightly.

He pinched Chi Lin's delicate cheek and said softly:

"So... the Cult Master is here to admit her mistake? Or to put it another way..."

As Gu Yuan spoke, he suddenly reached out and pulled Chi Lin back into his arms.

Looking at her shy, dodging gaze, Gu Yuan smiled slightly and continued:

"The Cult Master is expressing her submission to me? Can I understand it this way: the Emperor of the Jin Mie Cult has conquered the Cult Master...?"

Ugh... Hearing this, Chi Lin's pretty face instantly turned crimson, and even her breathing became a bit hurried.

Seeing Gu Yuan's mischievous grin, she couldn't help but punch his chest hard.

"You—I—that's not what I meant! How, how can you bully me like this... It's always This Cult Master who should be conquering you, yes, that's right!"

In a state of extreme embarrassment, Chi Lin couldn't help but start being stubborn again.

But when she realized what she said and saw Gu Yuan's half-smile, she became flustered again.

"I—I didn't mean that... Please, please don't leave me and disappear again, okay...?"

Chi Lin gripped Gu Yuan's collar and spoke very aggrievedly.

Gu Yuan looked at This Cult Master, who usually looked down on the world but was now hesitant and worried because of him, and hugged her with heartache.

"Silly girl, alright, I won't disappear in the future. Now that you know my identity, I couldn't run away even if I wanted to, right?"

Hearing Gu Yuan's words, Chi Lin burst into laughter.

She wiped her tears and opened her small mouth to reveal a cute smile.

"Hmph, that's right. Gu Yuan, you'll never escape This Cult Master's palm again!"

Seeing her turn her tears into a smile, Gu Yuan also laughed along.

This silly girl...