Chapter 48 Immortal Lord 048%
——Xie Qingxun, do you like her?
It has to be said that Chong'an's question stumped her again.
Qu Yaoyao lowered her eyes, gazing at the faint glow of Lian Chao on her wrist. She pondered this question earnestly, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. She couldn't pinpoint exactly where she felt uncomfortable.
"I'm not sure if he likes me or not." Qu Yaoyao replied honestly, "But I think at least he doesn't hate me."
"Why do you think so?"
"Because of this." Qu Yaoyao raised her wrist. The radiant chrysanthemums matched her skin tone perfectly, wrapping around her wrist beautifully. "If he hated me, he wouldn't have given me such a precious sword."
Chong'an could see through Lian Chao's purpose at a glance. He was speechless for a moment and really had nothing to say.
But in order to persuade Qu Yaoyao to turn back, he could only say harshly, "It's just a magical sword. Xie Qingxun, a great Immortal Venerable, doesn't have any rare things? He can give it to you, or to someone else."
"Besides, how do you know that he sent you to Lianchao because he doesn't hate you? Maybe..." Chong'an paused and said, "Maybe he has some plans for you, and the Immortal Sword is just a cover for him to deceive you."
But he knew very well that if he used Lian Chao as a pretext to lure Qu Yaoyao, what price would Xie Qingxun pay.
Chong'an's words were so blunt that Qu Yaoyao couldn't help but understand. A hint of sadness crossed her face, and she said in a soft voice, "You mean... does he hate me?"
Xie Qingxun definitely doesn't hate Qu Yaoyao.
Although Chong'an was the one who knew him best, he gave an ambiguous answer against his will: "He treated you like that this morning because he simply didn't care about you."
Qu Yaoyao felt even more uncomfortable.
"Don't say anything." She wrapped herself in the quilt, autistically, and clutched the Kunlun Stone, mumbling, "I'm going to go in and practice."
Dark and gloomy.
When the candle in Qu Yaoyao's room went out, Di Shu, who was leaning on the corridor, disappeared silently from the spot under the protective barrier around him.
The shadows of the trees were mottled, and a few fallen leaves slowly fell from the branches. A faint light was on in the sect leader's courtyard. It seemed that Di Shu was not the only one who had not slept.
The candlelight in the room was dim, and Qu Yingsi was sitting in front of the dressing mirror.
Her pale pink dress fell to the ground in a rich, graceful flow. She rolled up her wide sleeves and carefully applied rouge in front of the mirror, her face appearing three times more radiant than it had been during the day. After finishing her makeup, Qu Yingsi fixed her hair and earrings, then gently pulled her hair back and studied her reflection.
After a long moment, she smiled, stood up, put on her cloak, and left the room...
“…”
Perhaps in order to escape, Qu Yaoyao practiced in the Kunlun Stone until midnight and came out, feeling full of energy after waking up.
She woke up very early and practiced sword in the yard when she had nothing to do. She had already memorized the sword moves that Xie Qingxun taught her and could practice them fluently.
Yunzhi watched from the side with her mouth wide open. As soon as Qu Yaoyao finished practicing, she quickly took out a handkerchief and ran over to wipe her sweat, saying proudly, "Miss, you are amazing."
Long ago, Qu Yaoyao was a useless cultivator with no spiritual roots. She had no spiritual power at all, and had never touched a sword or immortal weapon, often being mocked for this. Now, Qu Yaoyao not only possessed spiritual roots, but also mastered both cultivation and immortal swordsmanship. Unknowingly, she had surpassed Yunzhi's meager cultivation level, even surpassing most female cultivators.
She watched the little girl grow up and finally became more and more outstanding.
Yunzhi couldn't hide the joy on her face. She quickly remembered something and said, "I almost forgot to mention that the Young Master is back."
"Brother is back?" Qu Yaoyao was just wondering what to do. She put away her clothes and smiled, "Then I'll go play with my brother."
It had been a long time since she last saw Qu Yushu, and Qu Yaoyao truly missed him. She remembered the last time she saw him was on her wedding day. She was supported by Qu Yingsi and looked back to see her brother standing a few steps behind her, smiling softly at her.
"Brother!" Qu Yaoyao ran to Qu Yushu's yard.
The cold winter was almost over. Today, the sun was shining brightly, and the wind brought a touch of warmth. Qu Yaoyao was wearing some thick clothes, and when she saw Qu Yushu, she broke into a sweat. Without even seeing who he was, she ran headfirst into his arms.
Qu Yushu stumbled when she bumped into him. He held her shoulders weakly and called out helplessly, "Yaoyao..."
Qu Yaoyao didn't feel alienated from him at all. She raised her head and shook him. When she saw him, she said directly: "Brother, I miss you so much."
"Did you miss me?"
Qu Yushu choked.
He wasn't one to express his emotions, nor was he as unfettered by worldly concerns as Qu Yaoyao. He always had his own concerns. Unable to utter the word "miss you," he subconsciously glanced to the side. At a stone table beneath a tree in the courtyard, someone was elegantly sipping tea.
despair.
The sound of porcelain hitting the table.
Only then did Qu Yaoyao realize that there were other people in the courtyard. As Qu Yushu turned his head, her eyes flickered and she saw Qu Yingsi. The gorgeous woman looked at them with a smile and joked, "You two siblings are so close. It's really pitiful for me, a mother who is despised by my children."
"Mother." Qu Yaoyao quickly let go of Qu Yushu and stood beside him obediently.
Qu Yingsi hummed, her tone indifferent, "Why are you rushing here in such a hurry? Is there something you want to talk to your brother about?"
"It's okay." Like a butterfly retracting its wings to soar into the sky, Qu Yaoyao whispered back, "I was bored in the yard alone, so I just wanted to come and play with my brother."
It's ridiculous. What can Qu Yushu do to play with her?
Qu Yingsi showed no emotion on her face. She just raised her eyebrows and asked, "Where are we going?"
"Ah?" Qu Yaoyao had never thought about this question.
Just when he was wondering how to respond, Qu Yushu beside him suddenly said, "I promised Yaoyao before that I would accompany her to the lower realm."
In fact, the two of them had never said this before, but Qu Yaoyao reacted very quickly and nodded immediately, "Yes, yes, we had already agreed before. Today, the weather is good, so I came to find my brother to go to the lower world to play..."
Her voice grew smaller and smaller. Under Qu Yingsi's gaze, she weakly asked, "Is it okay?"
"Of course." Qu Yingsi smiled gently, her lips curled. "When has mother ever restricted your travel?"
As she spoke, she looked at Qu Yushu, the warmth in her eyes fading slightly. "Since your sister has come to see you, then you should accompany her to the underworld."
"Yushu." Qu Yingsi said calmly, "You must take good care of your sister."
Qu Yushu's eyes flashed, and he lowered his head and said yes.
.
Qu Yushu decided to take Qu Yaoyao to the lower world to stay for two days.
Originally, it was just the two of them, but Di Shu had to follow with a stern face. Qu Yaoyao looked at the large sickle on his waist and negotiated with him, "You've finally come out. Why don't you take this opportunity to rest for a few days and stop following me?"
Di Shu was not grateful at all, "Disciple, following the Master's orders, must protect Madam's safety."
"I have my brother to protect me." Qu Yaoyao shook the Lian Chao on her wrist, "And I still have this. You really don't need to follow me. Wouldn't it be better for you to stay in the yard with Yunzhi and drink tea and chat?"
Yunzhi on the side quickly waved her hands, "Don't, don't—"
She was just a little maid, so how could she dare to drink tea and chat with the Immortal Lord Di Shu? She scratched her head and said, "I, the servant, also want to follow the young lady to the lower realm."
"this……"
Di Shu: "Wherever Madam goes, I will go."
When Qu Yaoyao was in trouble, Qu Yushu said kindly, "It's okay, let them follow."
Thus, the brother-sister trip turned into a four-person trip. On the way to the lower realm, Di Shu saw Qu Yaoyao looking at him frequently and said calmly, "Madam, don't worry. I will only follow you from a distance and will not disturb you."
"No." Qu Yaoyao pointed at the sickle on his waist, "I just want you to put the knife away. It looks quite scary."
Di Shu: “…”
Qu Yaoyao had been forced to come to the lower realm twice, and she had never really seen it. This time, following Qu Yushu, she felt free to wander the streets, eager to see all sorts of strange and bizarre things.
On the first day, Qu Yaoyao followed Qu Yushu to the teahouse to listen to stories. In the evening, the four of them went boating on the lake and slept on the pleasure boat.
The next day, they happened to catch the Lantern Festival. That night, Qu Yaoyao bought a lot of things, including earrings for Yunzhi and a jade pendant for Qu Yushu. When she handed the small wooden box to Di Shu, Di Shu was stunned for a moment, "And mine?"
Qu Yaoyao nodded and urged him to open it quickly.
Di Shu was at a loss for the first time. This was the first time he had received a gift from someone else since he was a child.
Before opening the box, Di Shu's emotions were mixed. He gazed at Qu Yaoyao, a gentle smile on her face, his mind filled with memories of him terrorizing and scaring her to tears in the underground palace. Feeling a tinge of guilt, he slowly opened the box, revealing a cuddly, furry monster stuffed animal within.
"What's this?"
Qu Yaoyao blinked, and seeing that Di Shu was a little confused, she picked up the little doll and hung it on his sickle, "It won't be scary this way."
Di Shu: “…”
On their third day in the lower realm, Xie Qingxun finally found some time to relax amidst his busy schedule, fatigue pressing against his forehead. Without Qu Yaoyao, the entire Delusion Ruins had returned to silence. He stood up and walked to the window, which he had slowly opened.
The winter gloom had no effect on Wangxu, as most of the vegetation here remained vibrant year-round. However, the branches that had been in full bloom a few days earlier were now drooping and looking a bit withered. Xie Qingxun knew that since Qu Yaoyao had moved into Wangxu, she had been responsible for tending the flowers and plants here.
"Ridiculous." Xie Qingxun looked at these delicate flowers indifferently. As Qu Yaoyao left, they all withered.
Xie Qingxun felt that these dead flowers were somewhat dazzling, so he flicked his sleeves, intending to make them return to their blooming period. However, these delicate flowers could not withstand his overbearing spiritual power, and were frightened to the point of losing their petals.
"You can't live without her?" Xie Qingxun's voice turned cold.
At this time, someone walked by the bedroom. Gu Tianci was holding a voice-transmitting mirror and said as he walked, "Why are you looking for me to water the flowers? I'm so busy every day, how can I have time for this?"
"Okay, I'll let Mo Xuanxiao do it later. He was the one taking care of it before."
Gu Tianci didn't see Xie Qingxun. His attention was completely drawn to the sound transmission mirror. Looking at the green and flowery bushes in the mirror, he asked curiously, "Where are you?"
In the lower realm, Di Shu leaned against a tree branch and flexed his wrist, replying with a few short words filled with boasting, "Out in the suburbs of the lower realm, catching fish and barbecuing."
As he spoke, he pointed the sound transmission mirror at the stream. Not far away, Qu Yaoyao, stripped off her cape and donning a loose pink skirt, was barefoot catching fish in the water. Her skirt was damp, and her forehead and hair were stained with water droplets. She suddenly dove into the water, pulled a fish out, and said to them with a smile, "Look, I caught another one."
Gu Tianci was so angry that he jumped up and down, "How can you be so leisurely and even eat grilled fish!"
The mortals of the lower realms envy the cultivators of the upper realms for their ability to summon wind and rain and their long lifespans, while the cultivators of the upper realms envy the simple and ordinary lives of the lower realms. Accustomed to luring fish with the flick of a finger, they haven't personally fished in ages, and have never even experienced the joy of catching a fish.
Gu Tianci was extremely envious. Listening to the laughter coming from the sound transmission mirror, he said with resentment, "If I had known earlier, I would have followed Madam to Xingyang Sect."
“Is the grilled fish delicious?”
In fact, he hadn't eaten the Di Shu yet, but he said with a straight face, "It's delicious."
Gu Tianci became even more envious.
Just when he was about to ask Di Shuduo to show him the fish they grilled, a strong sense of oppression came over him. Gu Tianci startled and raised his eyes to meet Xie Qingxun's.
The man standing in front of the withered flowers with a slightly gloomy face said indifferently: "Give me the sound transmission mirror."
Gu Tianci: “!”
“…”
Xie Qingxun never imagined that Qu Yaoyao would live so comfortably without him.
As night fell, a fire lit by the stream. Qu Yaoyao hugged her knees and watched Qu Yushu grilling fish. Her wet hair was dried and fluffed by the warm light. She half-rolled up her sleeves and leaned in to smell it gently: "What a nice smell."
Qu Yushu smiled and said, "Do you want to try it?"
No longer the steady and elegant young sect leader, Qu Yushu sat on the ground with his sleeves rolled up and his hair slightly messy, looking more real than usual.
Qu Yaoyao took the grilled fish from Qu Yushu's hand, placed it on the fire and slowly turned it. She asked curiously, "How can brother grill fish?"
Qu Yushu's smile paused, his face flickering in the flames, and he said jokingly, "When you're hungry, you always have to find a way to fill your stomach."
Under Qu Yaoyao's blank gaze, he touched her head and said, "I'm just kidding. When I was little, I was greedy and always loved to find something to eat when I had nothing to do. Over time, I learned how to do it."
Qu Yaoyao didn't think much about it, "What else will brother do?"
Qu Yushu thought for a moment and said, "Roast sweet potatoes and dig wild vegetables. There's a kind of fruit grass in the forest that's particularly sweet. Let's go look for it tomorrow."
"Okay." Qu Yaoyao was full of anticipation for tomorrow.
The fish in the stream were very big, and the few people had good appetites and ate several of them. Afterwards, they ate the wild fruits that Di Shu had found. Qu Yaoyao was unlucky, and the wild fruits she got were sourer than the other.
Qu Yushu originally wanted to take them back to the inn, but Qu Yaoyao and Yunzhi had never slept outdoors before, so Qu Yaoyao suggested that they find some soft grass and spread it on the ground, preparing to spend the night outside.
Qu Yushu couldn't understand the two girls' behavior. He shook his head and said, "You have a perfectly good bed to sleep on, but you insist on staying here."
After all, I have never suffered hardship, so everything is new to me.
As they scattered to find firewood and grass, Qu Yaoyao looked back and saw Di Shu still standing there. "Aren't you going?"
Di Shu was silent tonight and shook his head. It was rare for him not to follow Qu Yaoyao. "I'm sleeping in the tree."
Qu Yaoyao looked up at the tree and said enviously, "I want to sleep in a tree, but I don't sleep very well and I might fall down."
Di Shu twitched the corner of his lips and unconsciously glanced towards the east. He suddenly said, "Go east. I was just looking for fruit. There's plenty of firewood over there."
Qu Yaoyao looked to the west. Qu Yushu and Yunzhi had gone there, and she wanted to go there too. After thinking about it, she decided to listen to Di Shu. "Then I'll go look east."
It's just a little dark.
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