Chapter 68 Chapter 68 Gu Jingyun forced a smile: "I didn't...
There is not much scenery to see in Yizhou City. The people coming and going are a mixed crowd of all kinds. Under the stable surface order, the reality is chaos.
If there were no post stations within a few miles, Gu Jingyun would not have let Jiang Yan come to such a place. Fortunately, he had his own land in Yizhou City, which was not small and could barely accommodate him.
Gu Jingyun only planned to stay for one day and one night to rest, and set off early in the morning of the third day.
He ordered his men to prepare supplies, feed the horses and change horses in advance so that they could continue their journey.
Gu Jingyun has been in seclusion in the Sword Sect for many years, and only goes out occasionally. His whereabouts are erratic, and not everyone has the opportunity to see his true appearance.
Shopkeeper Cao spoke hurriedly, wanting to take over the task.
He was anxious to show off in front of the young master, to gain recognition from the young master.
Gu Jingyun did not agree, but just asked him to follow Song Hua's orders and act accordingly and provide assistance.
In the past, matters like these were handled by the Sirius Guards. After all, the Sirius Guards were his true confidants.
Song Hua smiled and said, "Don't blame me, Manager Cao. The personal belongings of the young master and the Immortal Lord were all arranged by the Heavenly Wolf Guards themselves."
Nothing should be neglected regarding food and daily necessities.
Outsiders naturally don't know their masters' preferences as well as the Sirius Guards, and no one is more attentive than them.
Shopkeeper Cao immediately realized that he had overstepped the line and quickly responded with a “yes” without daring to say anything more.
When Gu Jingyun ordered his servants to do things, he almost never avoided Jiang Yan. Sometimes he would even pull him aside, hoping that he could accompany him to meetings.
Jiang Yan would sit on the armchair to the young master's left, reading a book, polishing his sword, or eating fruits and snacks. Occasionally, he would listen to a few words and take the initiative to participate.
But most of the time he is silent and doesn't talk much.
If Gu Jingyun wanted to meet too many people - all strangers, Jiang Yan would not be willing to show up and would rather hide in the yard. Gu Jingyun naturally let him go.
There are not many people who want to meet now. Apart from the familiar accompanying Tianlang Guards, there is only a stranger, Manager Cao.
Jiang Yan was more relaxed, holding an ancient book and reading quietly.
Shopkeeper Cao personally held the teapot and poured tea for Gu Jingyun, asking about his well-being and being very attentive.
When Manager Cao heard that the young master had a sworn brother, he didn't care.
Even if he is your sworn brother, he is just a guest, not the host.
Since the young master is here, of course we should pay more attention to him.
Shopkeeper Cao mostly ignored Jiang Yan who was sitting next to him. His attitude wasn't cold, but it wasn't enthusiastic either.
He presented the washed rare spiritual fruit with both hands and placed it on the table near Gu Jingyun.
"Young Master, please use it."
While talking to Song Hua, Gu Jingyun subconsciously pushed the fruit plate to the left.
Until the fruit plate hit Jiang Yan's teacup, making a crisp sound.
Jiang Yan looked in the direction of the voice.
The fruit is crystal clear and looks delicious.
Jiang Yan ate one and found it was indeed very sweet.
He picked another one, twisted it between his thumb and index finger, leaned towards Gu Jingyun, and stretched out his hand to feed him.
"This fruit is so sweet." Jiang Yan said, "Would you like to try it?"
"good."
Gu Jingyun turned his head very naturally, his eyes swept across Jiang Yan's teacup that had been empty for a long time, and his brows slightly frowned.
He lowered his head and bit off the spiritual fruit. His lips lightly touched Jiang Yan's fingertips, and then they separated immediately. In two or three bites, he crushed the spiritual fruit and swallowed it into his stomach.
The actions between the two were tacit and intimate, creating an atmosphere that no one else could fit in.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see something.
Song Hua had long been accustomed to the affection between the two of them, and had even become numb to it, without even a frown on his face.
Shopkeeper Cao was almost dumbfounded.
I met him briefly yesterday and didn't get a close look at him at all.
Today, I saw that they were so intimate. It is said that the young master even stayed in the Immortal Lord's house for a night. It can be seen that the two are obviously not ordinary sworn brothers!
Just say how come the young master suddenly has a younger brother.
So that's it, so that's it!!
Shopkeeper Cao was shocked and realized what was going on, but he was also panicked.
"How?" Jiang Yan asked.
"That's right." Gu Jingyun looked at Shopkeeper Cao and ordered, "Put more in the car tomorrow."
Shopkeeper Cao was a little slow and replied hurriedly, "Yes, young master."
"Put the things brought up next to the Immortal Lord. His teacup is empty, can't you see?" The man's voice was deep and intimidating without even being angry.
Shopkeeper Cao fell to his knees, sweating profusely.
"Young Master, please forgive me!"
There was silence in the room, and everyone knew the real reason why Gu Jingyun was angry.
Only Jiang Yan looked up blankly.
"…What happened?"
Shopkeeper Cao knelt on the ground, stammering and timid. No one in the room dared to breathe, and Gu Jingyun's face was as gloomy as water, and no one dared to offend him.
Even Song Hua shrank his neck and cautiously gave Jiang Yan a hint with his eyes.
Jiang Yan received the signal and turned to ask, "Brother?"
Gu Jingyun said in a pointed voice: "Someone has already pointed it out, but he still made a mistake in the account."
Shopkeeper Cao trembled slightly, and suddenly looked up at the man's expression and cold eyes.
A second later, the boulder seemed to lift from his shoulders.
Since the young master didn't say it explicitly, Manager Cao naturally didn't dare to interfere.
He quickly apologized, "I made a mistake in the account and lost a lot of money. I beg the young master and the immortal to forgive me!"
Jiang Yan instinctively thought it was not the case, but after glancing at Gu Jingyun, he still said "Oh" and didn't ask any more questions.
"I sent someone to remind you in advance, and I warned you once before, but you still didn't know how to restrain yourself."
Gu Jingyun said coldly: "Fine one year's salary, and learn a lesson. There will be no next time."
This also included the incident when Manager Cao stared at Jiang Yan in a daze when Jiang Yan got off the car.
Shopkeeper Cao agreed in fear.
Gu Jingyun said again: "Back off."
Manager Cao was kicked out of the study and was not allowed to enter.
Gu Jingyun picked up the teapot and filled Jiang Yan's teacup before continuing the previous topic.
Jiang Yan touched the teacup and reacted belatedly.
...It turned out that Gu Jingyun was angry because the shopkeeper neglected him.
After Song Hua led the Wolf Guards out to do some work and the door of the study closed, Jiang Yan asked, "Is a year of punishment too much? He just forgot to pour me some tea."
"Forgot?" Gu Jingyun shook his head and laughed: "The people here are very smart. They keep their eyes and ears open and will never forget such a small thing."
Jiang Yan listened carefully.
Gu Jingyun said, "They will classify people into different levels. Whether it's tea or fruits and snacks, they should serve them to the venerable first. I hired him to do things for me. I am his master, so he will naturally put me first in everything."
Jiang Yan: "Then you still punish me?"
"I sent people here at full speed and reminded him many times in advance, but he didn't take it to heart." Gu Jingyun snorted coldly.
Jiang Yan was very puzzled and felt that there were contradictions in Gu Jingyun's statements.
Logically speaking, if Manager Cao was a calculating person, he should have taken Gu Jingyun's warning to heart. How could he take it so carelessly?
Gu Jingyun sighed and touched the top of Jiang Yan's head.
"In addition to scheming and trying to figure out the minds and preferences of those in power, this type of person is also very good at judging people by their appearance."
Gu Jingyun said softly: "You are kind-hearted and ignorant of worldly affairs. You don't need to delve into people's hearts. It's enough to see the turmoil on the surface. As for the rest, I am here, so you don't need to worry."
Jiang Yan wanted to refute him, what if you were not here?
After a moment's thought, how could he bear to be separated from Gu Jingyun? Even if he ascended, he would ascend with Gu Jingyun.
Since one has to leave this world after ascending, it might as well take Gu Jingyun to the magical world and let him see the scenery there.
Just as Gu Jingyun took him to visit all the beautiful scenery here.
In this case, it is even more impossible for them to separate.
Thinking of this, Jiang Yan felt relieved, as if even if the sky fell, he would no longer have to bear the burden alone, but someone would share it with him.
Gu Jingyun held his hand, his eyes full of affection.
"Ayan, let's be together and never separate, okay?"
Jiang Yan nodded.
"good."
Gu Jingyun was overjoyed, and his usually calm voice trembled a little: "Do you know what you promised? Are you really willing to be with me?"
"Of course."
Jiang Yan's eyebrows curved slightly and he smiled faintly.
This smile was very gentle, not to mention that Jiang Yan took the initiative to hold Gu Jingyun's hand.
Gu Jingyun's heart became increasingly hot.
Jiang Yan smiled and said, "When you ascend to heaven in the future, if you have the opportunity to break through the world barrier, brother, come home with me. I will introduce you to my parents and clansmen."
"!!"
Gu Jingyun thought to himself, it’s time to meet the parents!
Jiang Yan: "Although you are a human and cannot take even a single step into the tribe, you are a good and excellent person. I can become your sworn brother and receive a lot of care from you. They will definitely be very happy and grateful and will quickly accept you."
Gu Jingyun: "...Just sworn brothers?"
Jiang Yan was at a loss: "What else?"
Gu Jingyun choked on the spot.
"?" Jiang Yan stared at him.
"..." Gu Jingyun sighed deeply and forced a smile, "Nothing, really. I'm fine. I'm fine."
Jiang Yan was confused.
I always feel that the young master is inexplicably sad and angry. Is it an illusion?
**
The next day, at 1:15 AM.
The sky wasn't even fully light yet.
Jiang Yan woke up earlier than usual. The room was dark and warm.
The windows were firmly shut and the curtains drawn.
...There was clearly no gap left last night.
Jiang Yan stood up, drew up the curtains, opened the window, and a cool breeze blew in his face.
When I looked down, I saw some water on the ground, and it was wet everywhere.
He went out again to ask the Sirius Guards and learned that it had rained heavily last night.
Gu Jingyun also came to close the window for him, fearing that he would catch a cold from the cold wind.
Jiang Yan felt a little warm in his heart.
His brother always did this, taking care of him in every possible way.
Jiang Yan was worried about Zhuyue and Zhuifeng, and was afraid that the horses would get wet in the rain.
He did not practice swordplay immediately, but went to the stables to see if they had been well taken care of last night.
When Zhuifeng and Zhuyue saw him coming, they stared at Jiang Yan's hand for a long time, but didn't find any maltose, so they snorted in protest.
He seems to be in good spirits, and the stables are well protected from rain, so there seems to be nothing to worry about.
Jiang Yan smiled and took out some candy to coax them.
While feeding the horses, my ears suddenly moved slightly and I heard whispers coming from outside the wall.
There were two people there, one of whom had a familiar voice: it was Shopkeeper Cao.
The shopkeeper is a mortal and has never set foot on the immortal path, so he is unable to set up a barrier.
It was a quarter past the hour of Mao, the sky was not yet fully light, and there was no one on the road.
Not to mention that it had rained heavily all night and the stable was covered with mud and rainwater.
Before the servants clean up the place, people who pride themselves on being a noble person generally won't come here because they think it's dirty.
They turned the volume down very low, and because of the wall, most people couldn't hear it.
But the shopkeeper didn't know that Jiang Yan's hearing was different from that of ordinary people.
Jiang Yan listened attentively.
All I heard was the shopkeeper asking in a low voice: "...Where is the account book?"
The other man replied, "Here it is, sir. Take it."
Shopkeeper Cao: "You haven't been discovered, have you?"
Man: "Of course not, I'm just a small fry, who would check me?"
Shopkeeper Cao: "Not bad, not bad! Be careful, don't make any mistakes at the last minute, send them away quickly."
The man patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, there will be no trouble. The young master won't find out!"
The two of them quickly connected and then quickly dispersed.
“…”
Jiang Yan thought innocently: It shouldn’t have been discovered.
That’s not necessarily the case now.
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