"Father, since when did you beco so gossip-loving?" Jun Wu was a bit embarrassed and gave Jun Yutian a glare.
"It’s about your lifelong happiness, how could I not be concerned?" Jun Yutian didn’t feel he was being gossipy at all. "Quickly tell , has Geng Geng agreed?"
Jun Wu glared at Jun Yutian, but Jun Yutian looked at him expectantly. In the end, Jun Wu had no choice but to nod slightly. There was a rare smile on his face, along with shyness.
"That’s great. I’m going to tell your mother right now. You finally got together with Geng Geng. Your mother will definitely be overjoyed!" Jun Yutian broke into a smile and, without caring that Jun Wu was still there, sent a ssage to his wife.
Taking advantage of this, Jun Wu slipped away. He knew his mother too well; if she found out, she would surely hold him and ask endlessly. It was better for him to make a quick escape.
After leaving Jun Yutian’s room, Jun Wu walked back to his own room with a spring in his step. The mory of Gu Qingqing’s flushed face from last night made his expression soften considerably.
...
The Sub-immortal Realm competition had already ended, and the sects that ca to participate were gradually leaving Cloud Peak City. Naturally, Gu Qingqing and the others needed to leave too. Since Jun Wu had just confessed his feelings to Gu Qingqing, they didn’t want to part, so he specifically invited her to travel together. Gu Qingqing ran to Wen Guiyun to ask, and after so thought, Wen Guiyun didn’t refuse, only advising her to stay safe and to inform them imdiately if anything happened.
Gu Qingqing naturally agreed without hesitation, and then she and Jun Wu left Cloud Peak City on a small Flying Boat.
Yue Zhao and the others originally planned to follow, but Wen Guiyun stopped them. Since Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu had already confessed feelings to each other, it was better for them to spend more ti together without interference. Besides, Wen Guiyun had other tasks ready for Yue Zhao and the others to undertake.
"Honestly, letting that brat Jun Wu snatch Geng Geng away like that; the next ti I see him, I must give him a good lesson!" Rong Ye said through gritted teeth, clearly unhappy.
"If you punish him, Geng Geng will feel sad. Better think of another way to deal with him," Mu Chen said irritably, recalling how Gu Qingqing was blissfully ntioning Jun Wu’s na lately.
"Jun Wu is really scheming; he whisked Geng Geng away so easily. It’s infuriating!" Nan Hua was also displeased. They had all been by Gu Qingqing’s side for so many years and were accustod to it. Now that she wasn’t around, everything felt off, naturally making them dislike Jun Wu even more.
"That’s enough, Master said he has tasks for us. As for Jun Wu’s matter, we’ll talk after they return. For now, let’s focus on finding out what Master has in store for us." Even though Yue Zhao was slightly annoyed, he understood Wen Guiyun’s intentions and diverted the group’s attention.
Sure enough, Nan Hua and the others stopped ntioning Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu’s situation and turned their attention to the tasks Wen Guiyun had prepared for them, heading together to find Wen Guiyun.
"As you all know, previously the Demon Path people appeared in Cloud Peak City and attacked Geng Geng," Wen Guiyun didn’t beat around the bush with Yue Zhao and the others, directly stating, "Those who dared to attack her shouldn’t be let off easily. I’ve already sent Si Lin to the Demon Path’s side, but it’s not good for him to act alone. Therefore, I want you to help him to make trouble for those Demon Path sects. anwhile, observe their recent movents to prevent them from constantly targeting us."
Upon hearing this, Yue Zhao and the others’ eyes lit up.
"Perfect, those bastards tried to rob Geng Geng last ti, and I’ve been holding a grudge. Now I can finally vent." Rong Ye stretched his neck happily.
"My newly developed elixir can finally have test subjects," Mu Chen appeared excited, eyes already gleaming.
"I like this task a lot," Nan Hua shook his fan, a mischievous smile playing across his lips.
Yue Zhao looked at Wen Guiyun, "Master, don’t worry, we will handle this well."
Giving the Demon Path trouble was a delightful task for them, one they would certainly undertake diligently.
"I have faith in your abilities. All the information from your senior brother is here. Take a good look, and depart imdiately to assist your senior brother," Wen Guiyun handed Yue Zhao a Jade Scroll, instructing them.
"Yes, Master, we will not disappoint your expectations," Yue Zhao accepted the Jade Scroll, eyes shining with determination.
Nan Hua and the others had similar reactions to Yue Zhao, earnestly promising Wen Guiyun.
After thoroughly reviewing the information sent by Si Lin, they bid farewell to Wen Guiyun and set off from Cloud Peak City.
...
Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu took the flying boat to leave Cloud Peak City. After exiting the range of Cloud Peak City, they found a relatively close city to land and prepared to start exploring.
"Qingqing, is there any place you’d like to go?" Jun Wu gently asked, holding Gu Qingqing’s hand.
"I heard Yunxia City has the most beautiful morning glow. Let’s go to Yunxia City first." Gu Qingqing thought for a mont, her eyes lighting up as she said to Jun Wu.
It was Yun Ran who told her about Yunxia City. Yun Ran had always wanted to see it. After the big competition, Yun Ran and Zhuo Tingqiu also set out together to practice and find an opportunity to ascend to the Half-step Immortal Rank, not traveling with Gu Qingqing and the others.
"Alright, then let’s go to Yunxia City first. After that, we’ll visit Bright Moon City. There’s a type of fish called Immortal Spirit Fish there, which is very delicious. There’s also a very famous wine called Drunken Red Dust that many people visit. You’ll definitely like it." Jun Wu found it hard to refuse Gu Qingqing’s requests, and knowing her love for food, he had collected information on many places known for their delicacies.
Sure enough, Gu Qingqing’s eyes lit up at the ntion of Immortal Spirit Fish and Drunken Red Dust.
"Great, after Yunxia City, we’ll head to Bright Moon City." Gu Qingqing was almost tempted to go straight to Bright Moon City, but Yun Ran had previously ntioned that the morning glow of Yunxia City is beautiful and that it should be seen with soone you like for a long-lasting relationship, so she decided to go to Yunxia City first.
Jun Wu naturally had no objections. The two of them went to the city to rest for the night, and the next day, they set off for Yunxia City.
Yunxia City is in Qi State, quite a distance from where Gu Qingqing and her companions were located. Luckily, since their journey was ant for experience and not in a hurry, they leisurely made their way there.
They didn’t travel quickly and took about three days to reach Yingyue City, just in ti for the city’s annual lantern festival.
This lantern festival isn’t the one on the fifteenth day of the first month, but Yingyue City’s own festival. To be precise, this lantern festival is a matchmaking event for young n and won. On the night of the festival, the entire city is adorned with lanterns, and young n and won each carry a lantern they’ve made themselves. When they et soone they fancy, they can gift their lantern. If feelings are mutual, they can exchange lanterns. It’s the favorite festival of young n and won in Yingyue City.
This is why Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu decided to stay.
In the evening, Yingyue City was indeed brightly lit, filled with beautiful lanterns of various shapes that dazzled the eyes.
Young n and won eagerly showcased their best selves, holding their handmade lanterns and walking down the streets.
To join in the festivities, Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu each made a lantern. Jun Wu’s lantern featured a handso picture drawn by Gu Qingqing, while Gu Qingqing’s lantern had a beautiful picture drawn by Jun Wu. In the evening, they exchanged lanterns. Thus, Jun Wu held a lantern depicting Gu Qingqing’s portrait, and Gu Qingqing held one depicting Jun Wu’s portrait. Of course, they intentionally drew the likenesses indistinctly, rely capturing the spirit.
Seeing the lanterns each other held, they exchanged a glance, smiled, and walked hand in hand down the street.
Given their appearances, they naturally attracted a lot of attention. Many young n and won who saw them wanted to give them their lanterns, but upon seeing them together, had to give up this idea reluctantly.
Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu happily reaffird their bond with each other, walking alongside, chatting about the lanterns around them.
On the other side of the street, Lu Ying and Luo Wenxi also each held a lantern, walking and chatting.
Luo Wenxi kept glancing at the lantern in Lu Ying’s hand, hesitating, wanting several tis to remind Lu Ying to give the lantern to her, yet too shy to speak. Lu Ying remained gentle, seemingly oblivious to Luo Wenxi’s silent urges, showing no intention of giving the lantern to her.
The two of them had also watched all the matches in Cloud Peak City but did not participate. Luo Wenxi couldn’t join due to health reasons, while Lu Ying didn’t participate for other reasons. After the competition, Lu Ying’s mood was down, and Luo Wenxi secretly asked for her father’s permission to accompany Lu Ying on a trip to lift his spirits.
Luo Wenxi’s father was initially reluctant, but considering Luo Wenxi’s frail health and constant stay in the sect, and knowing Lu Ying’s cultivation wasn’t weak, he sent additional protection for Luo Wenxi and agreed to let her go, making her very happy.
"Brother Lu Ying, let’s look over there, those lanterns seem prettier." Luo Wenxi pointed to the other side of the street, speaking to Lu Ying beside her.
"Okay," Lu Ying gently nodded, "Be careful, Xixi."
Luo Wenxi blushed as she was supported by Lu Ying, glanced at him, then lowered her head to walk carefully.
When she wasn’t looking, a flash of indifference and impatience flickered in Lu Ying’s eyes, but facing Luo Wenxi, he beca gentle again.
After walking a bit, Lu Ying raised his head and saw not far away Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu, who seed like a perfect couple, stopping in their tracks.
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