Chapter 62 You know so many men!
Tonight's banquet is much more lively than it was three days ago, as the number of people seated has doubled.
Si Yao took her seat next to Yu Ke and her apprentice. She lowered her head, glanced at the delicious food on the table, and pondered which one to try first.
"Master, which sect are those disciples over there? They all look so scantily dressed."
Tang Che's voice rang out as he looked at the person opposite him.
Yu Ke then said, "They are from Luanqin Valley. Most of the disciples in the valley are music cultivators and like to wear light gauze skirts, which they always wear."
Qu Sui, standing to the other side, nodded. "Whether male or female disciples, they all dress like dancers and dancers, all dressed in bright colors, which is quite beautiful."
Qi Lan also spoke up: "Master, I can't tell if the one sitting in the middle is a man or a woman?"
"I can't tell either," Tang Che said, looking at the person opposite him.
Hearing her fellow disciples discussing this, Si Yao lazily lifted her eyelids and looked in the direction they were referring to.
Among the several brightly dressed disciples of Luanqin Valley, one with a beautiful face sat crookedly in the center. This person had a face like jade, long, slanted black eyebrows that reached her temples, and wore a light gauze robe. The Adam's apple on her fair neck was particularly prominent.
Si Yao was slightly taken aback, and before the person could notice her, she hurriedly lowered her head.
At this moment, Yu Ke beside him said, "The person you're talking about is naturally a male cultivator, and he's quite famous."
Qu Sui's eyes darted around, "Yu Ke, do you recognize her?"
Yu Ke popped a grape into her mouth and nodded. "He is Ye Guyan, the Qin Master of Luanqin Valley, whose status is second only to Fang Hanliu, the Valley Master of Luanqin Valley. However, this person has a peculiar hobby, which is that he likes to dress as a woman."
Hearing this, Si Yao couldn't help but shudder, but she kept her head down and ate her food, not intending to join their discussion.
"Hmm... cross-dressing?" Tang Che's eyes widened. No wonder he couldn't tell whether Ye Guyan was male or female for a moment. He could only sigh, "This is indeed a strange fetish... He wouldn't... like men, would he?"
At this point, Tang Che crossed his arms and glanced warily at Ye Guyan, who had a delicate, almost feminine face.
"Although he likes to wear women's clothes, his orientation is normal. I've heard that he's a womanizer by nature and has been surrounded by women all year round. There are many women who are infatuated with him. His methods are no less than those of the male cultivators in our Hehuan Sect."
After Yu Ke finished speaking, Si Yao felt a gaze fixed on her.
Her back tingled from being stared at, so she had to look up and notice that Ye Guyan, whom Yu Ke had mentioned earlier, was staring straight at her.
Their eyes met, and Ye Guyan smiled and even nodded to Si Yao.
Having witnessed all this, Qu Sui's curiosity was instantly piqued. "Si Yao, does the Qin Master of Luanqin Valley recognize you?"
Si Yao was eating a piece of osmanthus-flavored crispy cake when she quickly swallowed it, wiped her mouth, and nodded awkwardly, "Of course... I recognize it."
"You recognize this too?" Yu Ke asked in surprise. "I thought you were always idling around and doing nothing, but I never expected you to know quite a few people outside the sect."
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Si Yao's face as she racked her brains for an excuse to leave early.
However, Ye Guyan's gaze did not leave her. Instead, he flicked his finger, and a golden paper crane flew towards Si Yao, eventually landing in front of her.
“He even passed you paper cranes, so he must have something to say to you!” Yu Ke said.
Qu Sui and Su He craned their necks, staring at the gold paper crane that Ye Guyan handed to Si Yao, "Open it and take a look!"
Si Yao rubbed her forehead, feeling her temples throbbing.
Should she open this paper crane?
After hesitating for a moment, he heard Li Ye's voice beside him, "Afraid to open it?"
Si Yao tilted her head, her eyes cold. "When did you arrive?"
Li Ye's lips curled into a mocking smile. "What? You were so busy looking at the man opposite you that you didn't even notice your apprentice sitting next to you for so long?"
"Uh..." Si Yao really didn't notice. She rolled her eyes and then snorted coldly, "Come or don't come, do I have to keep an eye on you all the time?"
To his surprise, Si Yao reacted in this way again. Li Ye's face froze, and he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Si Yao ignored him, but instead, she made quite a fuss in front of him as she took the gold paper crane and muttered to herself, "Hmm, this gold paper crane is quite exquisite. I wonder what's inside."
She even deliberately waved the gold paper crane in front of Li Ye's eyes, making Li Ye want to burn it to the ground.
Si Yao no longer hesitated and began to read the contents of the golden paper crane.
Li Ye turned his head and saw a hint of panic and helplessness on Si Yao's face.
Especially that helpless expression, with a hint of inexplicable ambiguity.
In this situation, Li Ye couldn't help but grip the cup in his hand tighter.
For the first time ever, he couldn't help but say to her, "You know so many men."
His words carried a hint of sarcasm and a touch of resentment.
However, Si Yao was only focused on arguing with Li Ye and didn't bother to figure out his little schemes.
She even laughed smugly, "I have a wide network of connections. What can I do? I'm an elder of the Hehuan Sect, so naturally I have to expand my channels for improving my cultivation in the future."
The words were not veiled, and Li Ye quickly understood their meaning.
His face looked terrible, as if he was sulking, but he couldn't vent it.
The air between them seemed to freeze. Si Yao turned around and picked up the unfinished pastry to continue eating.
Ye Guyan of Luanqin Valley then turned his gaze away and chatted happily with his fellow disciples beside him.
Si Yao's gaze also wandered. The banquet tonight was very lively. She looked around and noticed that there were five or six disciples dressed in blue and white robes on the right side of Luanqin Valley.
One of the men was wearing a blue feather ornament, and the sword at his waist gleamed with a blue light.
His face was otherworldly, like a handful of snow on a high mountain, aloof and elegant, making him untouchable.
"He is..."
This man was outstanding; he was an unmissable presence in a crowd.
Even Si Yao, who hadn't been interested in discussing the new guests who had arrived at Tianchen Island today, couldn't help but ask.
Yu Ke snorted lightly, "So there are still people you don't know. I thought you were so capable."
Si Yao turned her head to the side, chewing on a pastry as she said, "Yu Ke, do you know?"
"Of course I know!" Yu Ke raised her voice slightly, then realized it was inappropriate and lowered it again. "He is the Heavenly Revelation Venerable of the Wind Sword Sect, Jiang Cifeng."
"Jiang Cifeng?" Si Yao couldn't help but glance at the aloof man again. "Is he Jiang Cifeng?"
"Tsk tsk tsk." Yu Ke clicked her tongue. "Look at you! What? One Qin Master from Luanqin Valley isn't enough? You want to set your sights on Venerable Tianqi from Fengjian Sect?"
Si Yao narrowed her eyes. She was used to arguing with Yu Ke, and even if she didn't have such thoughts in her heart, she wouldn't admit defeat in terms of momentum. "He's not your man, so why can't I have feelings for him? In our Hehuan Sect, isn't it all about the principle of first come, first served?"
"You..." Yu Ke gritted her teeth, "You really have a thick skin! Then let's see who has the best skills. Venerable Tianqi might not even look at you!"
"Each relying on their own abilities?" Si Yao leaned closer to Yu Ke, giving her a meaningful look. "I didn't expect you to have your eye on him?"
Yu Ke avoided eye contact and turned her head away, saying, "I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"
Then Yu Ke finished her glass of wine, turned her back to Si Yao, and ignored her.
Seeing that Yu Ke had already been defeated, Si Yao was satisfied. Humming a little tune, she sat back down at her seat. She didn't realize that Li Ye's eyes were as cold as knives at this moment, as if he wanted to cut a piece of flesh off her body the next second.
Ye Guyan, the Qin Master of Luanqin Valley, looked at Si Yao again. He pointed to the golden paper crane in his hand, then leisurely got up and walked out of the hall.
He was reminding Si Yao of something.
A moment later, Si Yao got up and followed them out.
The sounds of laughter and merriment from the banquet faded into the distance. Si Yao walked for a while and arrived at Crescent Lake, two miles away from the welcoming hall on Tianchen Island.
The lotus flowers on the lake have bloomed, and the air is filled with their delicate fragrance.
Passing over the pavilions and waterside terraces, we arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake. The man in the purple gauze robe turned around. In the hazy moonlight, his delicate face was indeed more beautiful than a woman's.
Upon seeing Si Yao, he moved closer, opened his arms, as if he wanted to pull Si Yao into his embrace.
Si Yao subconsciously took a step back, then smiled and said, "Qin Zun, it's been a long time. I didn't expect that after so many years you would still recognize me."
Although Ye Guyan withdrew his hand, he remained very close to Si Yao. "Little Si Yao, you're different from last time. Why do you seem to be trying to avoid me?"
Upon hearing this, Si Yao quickly said, "Is Venerable Qin overthinking things?"
Ye Guyan habitually reached out and took Si Yao's hand, gently rubbing it in his palm. "It's clear, little Si Yao, don't call me Qin Zun anymore. You used to call me Guyan."
Si Yao's temples throbbed, and she chuckled dryly, "Ten years have passed. Now, considering your status as the Qin Master, I dare not address you by your given name."
"What's there to be afraid of? There's no need for this between us." Ye Guyan smiled and pulled Si Yao to sit on the railing. "It's been ten years since we last met, and you've become even more beautiful and charming than before."
Si Yao raised the corners of her mouth, "Compared to you, I'm far inferior."
Qin Zun Ye Guyan always enjoyed being praised for his good looks, so his smile deepened and his words became more intimate, "So, do you like it?"
“Of course.” Si Yao’s tone was teasing. “But there are many people who like Qin Zun, so perhaps Si Yao won’t be an exception.”
Ye Guyan looked up and laughed, then shook his head. "You're not as bold as you used to be. Seeing you today, I feel you've become a bit more shy and reserved."
Before Si Yao could say anything, Ye Guyan hummed in agreement, "It's alright. I like Si Yao even more because of this."
Si Yao: "..."
A gentle breeze ruffled Si Yao's hair, and Ye Guyan unabashedly reached out to smooth it down. "The young disciple who was sitting next to you just now, was he your apprentice?"
Not knowing why the other party suddenly mentioned Li Ye, Si Yao could only reply, "He is my apprentice, whom I took in five years ago."
Ye Guyan smiled faintly, "I think he is quite different from the other male disciples of the Hehuan Sect. He is a fine piece of jade, and his outstanding temperament makes me want to take a second look at him."
Si Yao tilted her head to look at him, "Gu Yan, I remember you've always liked women."
Ye Guyan gently flicked Si Yao's nose. "Look at you, getting impatient, aren't you? Don't worry, you're right, I'm not interested in men. I'm just curious, is little Si Yao already with him...?"
After all, if the master and disciple of the Hehuan Sect are compatible, dual cultivation is the most normal thing. Although Ye Guyan is a member of Luanqin Valley, he is aware of these practices of the Hehuan Sect.
Si Yao coughed several times in her excitement.
Before anyone could answer, the sound of a tree branch breaking came from not far away.
Ye Guyan became alert. "Oh? Xiao Siyao, it seems someone is looking for you."
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