For some unknown reason, Mu Qingren pursed her lips and didn't utter another word in rebuttal.
Jing Zhe breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little regretful: Why didn't you continue to disobey?
That way, I can take the opportunity to hit him a couple more times.
I must say, it feels pretty good in the hand...
At this point, Mu Qingren stopped arguing with him about the issue and instead asked, "What did you give me to eat?"
Jing Zhe thought for a moment, then said, "It's just a tonic, do you feel anything?"
Mu Qingren nodded. "I feel much better."
So Jing Zhe continued to channel his internal energy into her, and Mu Qingren's complexion finally returned to normal, and her cheeks became rosy.
About fifteen minutes later, Mu Qingren stood up.
"alright?"
Mu Qingren nodded. "Alright."
"Let's go back then!"
Jing Zhe suggested, glancing at the sky. It was past noon, and he was getting hungry. He turned around and prepared to go back.
"Ouch~"
Jing Zhe called out and turned around to see Mu Qingren's foot slowly landing. She was clutching her sore bottom and said with some dissatisfaction, "Why are you repaying kindness with enmity?"
Mu Qingren said calmly, "This kick is to repay the one you hit me with earlier...we're even now. As for you saving me today, I'll repay you in the future!"
"How can we repay this?"
Jing Zhe's eyes darted around, and he asked curiously.
Mu Qingren felt something was off about his gaze and found it somewhat annoying. She opened her mouth, but finally asked, "How do you intend to repay me?"
"hey-hey."
Jing Zhe rubbed his hands together, a little embarrassed: "That's up to you, I don't mind..."
He can't exactly offer himself in return, can he?
But if we could actually have a master-disciple rice bowl, it seems...not bad?
Mu Qingren curled her lip, "Just you wait!"
After saying that, he left quickly without lingering.
"Hey, don't walk so fast! Wait for me!"
Jing Zhe quickly caught up with him...
...
Jing Zhe did not return to the Prince of Jin's residence, but went directly to the Qingyun Sect's headquarters.
As soon as I turned the corner, I saw Lin Qingshan and Yu Bo whispering to each other outside the door. Judging from their expressions, I knew it wasn't anything good.
"Cough cough!"
Jing Zhe coughed twice before the two of them turned around.
Upon seeing that it was Jing Zhe, Lin Qingshan immediately walked up in a rage, with a strong urge to beat Jing Zhe to a pulp. However, Yu Bo stopped him and whispered a few words in his ear before Lin Qingshan stopped.
What exactly is your relationship with Junior Sister Qingqiu?
Lin Qingshan said in a cold voice.
"It's the kind of relationship you're thinking of."
"..."
At this moment, Yu Bo, who had been holding Lin Qingshan back, stepped forward and said, "Everyone saw President Jing's talent yesterday, but merely being able to write poems and lyrics is at most something that can be appreciated by young ladies from wealthy families. For our various sects, it's like a chicken rib! What we pursue is martial arts, not poetry and lyrics!"
Lin Qingshan, standing nearby, nodded repeatedly. Realizing that Jing Zhe didn't even know martial arts, he wasn't so afraid anymore.
Seeing Jing Zhe's disdainful expression, Yu Bo was furious, but still continued, "My senior sister is naive and doesn't know what methods you used to make her look at you differently, but I advise you not to overthink it. Just be a good court official. No one in our Qingyun Sect has ever married a court official!"
As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Qingshan and said approvingly, "Compared to Senior Brother Lin, what are court officials? Senior Brother Lin is so young and he is already the leader of the five major sects. His future is limitless!"
After Yu Bo showered him with flattery, Lin Qingshan nodded slightly, a faint smile on his face, looking quite pleased with himself!
Who are you?
Jing Zhe glanced at Yu Bo, and before he could speak, he cursed, "What's it to you?"
"..."
With just one sentence, Yu Bo was rendered speechless. He had met scholars before, and they were all gentle and refined.
I've never seen anyone as foul-mouthed as Jing Zhe before...
Beat him up. He's a government official, sent here on official business to conduct an interview. His master takes him quite seriously. If you beat him up, you won't be able to explain it.
But if I don't fight—it's really infuriating!
Before he could retaliate, Jing Zhe started cursing again.
"You're having an affair with a disgraced disciple. Believe me, if you say another word, I'll tell your master. Bah! You just randomly created a sect and dare to call yourself the fifth largest sect? Have you no shame? I think you're just like the Axe Gang and the Hammer Gang!"
"..."
This time, Yu Bo stopped talking, because Lin Qingshan's face had turned a deep purplish-red.
"How dare you look down on the people of our sect?"
"Don't talk nonsense, I just look down on your Qingcheng Sect!"
"Our Qingcheng Sect is one of the five major sects. If you look down on our Qingcheng Sect, you are looking down on all the major sects!"
Lin Qingshan said coldly.
"Five major sects? Who acknowledged that? Can you stop trying to pat yourself on the back?"
"you--"
The Qingcheng Sect is one of the five major sects, but people in the martial arts world only talk about it in private; no one openly acknowledges it.
"Once I win the martial arts tournament, we will be one of the five major sects!"
"Heh, that'll have to wait until you get it! Anyone can talk big. I could say I can win the martial arts tournament!"
Jing Zhe scoffed.
"Pah, you?"
Lin Qingshan sized Jing Zhe up and down. "If you can win the martial arts tournament, I, Lin Qingshan, am willing to disband the Qingcheng Sect!"
Jing Zhe was taken aback for a moment, then immediately exclaimed with delight, "Alright! To disband your chaotic and disorganized sects, I will also take this martial arts tournament!"
After saying that, he ignored the two stunned people and strode into the Qingyun Sect.
...
After returning last night, Abbess Mingji had already given instructions to the disciples.
So when Jing Zhe arrived, he was quickly led to the hall, where Master Mingji was sitting.
"Have you finished interviewing Tongtianque?"
Jing Zhe nodded and smiled, "Yes, I've been thinking about visiting Sect Master Mingji at Qingyun Sect. My visits to Tongtianque were just official business. Coming to our Qingyun Sect is the real business!"
Master Mingji looked up at him and smiled, "You know everything?"
"Yes, we were young when we parted ways, and we haven't had a chance to keep in touch for so many years. It's really unfortunate that we didn't recognize each other when we met. I was quite startled when my third sister recognized me last night."
After Jing Zhe finished speaking, he cupped his hands to Master Mingji and said, "This junior would also like to thank Master Mingji on behalf of my third sister for her care and support over the years!"
Master Mingji smiled and said, "Why are you thanking me on Qingqiu's behalf?"
"My parents are no longer here. As the only man in the family, there are some responsibilities that I must shoulder."
Upon hearing Jing Zhe say that his parents were not alive, Abbess Mingji sighed and then said, "I am very pleased that you have such thoughts. However, Qingqiu is my prized disciple, and it is my blessing to be able to take her as my disciple, so you don't need to thank me."
Jing Zhe nodded and then spoke with Abbess Mingji about the interview.
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