Only after they were completely back in the territory of the Crimson Star Kingdom cultivators did You You turn around and look at the group of men behind him who were frightened, and say, "Which fellow cultivator are you related to? Why don't I take you back first?"
"No need!" The man who had almost been robbed earlier was the first to object, glaring at her angrily. "We can't accept that!"
"Huh?" Youyou was stunned for a moment. What does that mean?
But then the other men, as if they had also come to their senses, began to speak.
“That’s right. Although we are men, we at least have backbone. We don’t need you to worry about us.”
"Yes, Your Excellency is very busy, busy climbing the social ladder. How could I let Your Excellency waste your time on a nobody like me?"
"I originally thought that Brother Feng was longing for someone as virtuous and noble as the moon and the wind, but it turns out... humph!"
"It's a good thing Brother Feng talks about this person all the time, but I never expected..."
"I truly feel sorry for Brother Feng. How could he possibly encounter someone as shrewd as Feng Hua..."
"A friend in need is a friend indeed. They would do such a thing just to get into the Mortuary..."
They each said something, and although the topic was entirely about Feng Rong, their tone and demeanor were no different from scolding You You.
Youyou: "..."
So, is she being treated as a scumbag who sold her husband for personal gain? And she can't even explain herself clearly.
"Everyone has misunderstood..." Yuan Qi was also speechless and subconsciously wanted to explain.
"What misunderstanding?" Before he could finish speaking, all the men glared at him, even more angrily saying, "This is between Brother Feng and us, what's it to you?"
“That’s right, why did you rush out to be a good person? As soon as you heard about the Rei-neko-in, you eagerly went up to recommend yourself. Don’t think we can’t see through your intentions.”
"We're all men, why are you pretending in front of us? Do you think we're blind?"
"Hmph, you think you're the most understanding and innocent person in the whole world!"
Yuan Qi: "..."
Is he being seen as a scheming, manipulative woman?
"Thank you very much for escorting us today, Master. We will inform my wife and send the gifts on time." Having said their piece, they bowed and said, "We will not disturb your plans any longer, Master. Farewell!"
After saying that, she glanced at Feng Rong with concern, then turned and walked away. Chen Wei, who had almost been robbed, grabbed Feng Rong's hand and squeezed it tightly, looking as if she was about to cry with worry. She left with the words, "You need to think more about yourself." After saying that, she boldly glared at You You and Yuan Qi before reluctantly walking away.
Unfaithful Youyou: "..."
Scheming Yuan Qi: "..."
Poor little Feng Rong: "..."
What the heck?!
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The three of them discussed their infiltration plan for tomorrow all night, and none of them rested. This wasn't because of the difficulty of the task, but because every so often, a cultivator would come to deliver a thank-you gift.
Moreover, while they all outwardly expressed their gratitude to her for saving their lord, the way they looked at her was increasingly strange. A few understood, but most looked down on her, as if she had tarnished the reputation of the Red Star Kingdom's cultivators.
Especially the two Nascent Soul cultivators she met on the spirit boat, the only ones she was relatively familiar with, kept her talking for almost half an hour, quoting scriptures and all sorts of reasons, trying to persuade her to give up the idea of giving Feng Rong and Yuan Qi away. Seeing that she still wouldn't agree, they sighed deeply, shook their heads, and left.
However, their expressions before leaving revealed some disappointment and unspeakable feelings, almost as if they had written: "I never expected you to be this kind of fellow Daoist."
Yu You, who had no way to express her suffering: "..."
It seems her image as a scumbag who sold her husband for personal gain has been firmly established, and it's the kind of image that can't be washed away.
The next day at daybreak, You You practically fled, leading Feng Rong and Yuan Qi towards the foot of Jingling Temple. She feared that some people might still persist and try to reason with her.
They arrived early; there was no one at the foot of the mountain yet. The female cultivator in green from yesterday hadn't arrived either, making it convenient for them to check the formation at the foot of the mountain. Yuan Qi studied it for a moment and found that there was no special detection formation at the mountain gate, so he told You You to simply conceal herself and wait for the female cultivator from yesterday to arrive, then follow them inside.
You You immediately did as instructed, and sure enough, she hadn't been invisible for long when the female cultivator in green arrived with another group of men. Upon seeing Feng Rong and Yuan Qi at the foot of the mountain, their eyes widened in astonishment.
After scanning the area and not seeing the hidden You You, he nodded smugly and said meaningfully, "It seems that your wife is quite sensible, as she didn't show up here to get in the way." He completely regarded You You as a villain who took the initiative to send a servant to please a high-level cultivator, and then left early to avoid being misunderstood.
Yu You, who was standing right next to him: "..."
"Alright! You two stand at the very front." The female cultivator in green pointed to the man behind her, giving the two of them the most conspicuous position, her eyes fixed on their faces without taking them off.
Feng Rong frowned, feeling quite uncomfortable with such a gaze. Yuan Qi, on the other hand, was calmer and nodded, "Thank you, Immortal Master." He turned and pulled Feng Rong to stand in the position arranged by the other party.
The female cultivator in green nodded in satisfaction, then led the group toward the mountain gate. They stopped in front of the protective formation, and she took out a token-like object. A flash of spiritual light appeared on the token, and the formation shook slightly, but it did not open, as if it had only sent a message inside.
"Wait here!" He turned to the group of men and instructed them, "The immortals of Lingjing Academy will come to take you in whenever they are free." After saying that, he walked over, looking like he was prepared to wait a long time.
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