Carrying his bag, Gu Changqiu left the Gu family early in the morning and descended the mountain path, rounding a mountain to find the gate of the Dao family. Having just arrived at the foot of the mountain, he reverently bowed before the gate and, filled with anticipation, walked towards the main hall—
Looking at the magnificent hall, Gu Changqiu was shocked and couldn't help but exclaim, "I never expected that there would be such a large mountain gate not far from the village, besides the Medicine Valley. I wonder what kind of immortals live in these mountains, and how they differ from us mortals!"
As Gu Changqiu pondered this, he looked up into the distance. He saw only one path leading from the mountain gate into the deep forest, an empty expanse stretching as far as the eye could see. "But... I can only see one entrance here, and I can't see a single person..."
Just as Gu Changqiu was about to ask someone about the entrance to the mountain gate, someone suddenly patted his shoulder from behind, followed by a young and immature voice that suddenly rang out from behind, "Hey, hello uncle, are you also here seeking the Dao?"
Gu Changqiu turned her head and saw a young man patting her shoulder behind her. He was dressed in a blue robe, and his features were delicate and youthful, almost like a girl's. He was looking at Gu Changqiu with his big, watery eyes. This handsome young man exuded the air of a wealthy young master!
And this person is none other than Lin Ruixin, who is disguised as a man!
As Gu Changqiu sized up Rui Xin, he asked curiously, "Young man, you look quite handsome. Are you from outside the village?"
Rui Xin blinked and said with a smile, "Yes, yes, my name is Lin Rui Xin. I come from a very far place. I heard there is a Taoist temple here, so I came here specifically to study and seek knowledge!"
"Seeking the Dao? Does that mean there really are immortals at this mountain gate?" Gu Changqiu looked at Lin Ruixin with excitement.
Lin Ruixin waved her hand, "No, I just heard it, I don't know if it's true! I'm here to verify the information while I'm studying!"
As she spoke, Lin Ruixin's eyes darted around, and she looked Gu Changqiu up and down. Suddenly, she raised an eyebrow, smiled slightly, and asked, "Uncle, do you need the help of an immortal? I've heard that the fees for asking immortals for favors are quite high!"
Upon hearing Lin Ruixin's words, Gu Changqiu immediately said awkwardly, "Ahem, actually I came to pay my respects."
Lin Ruixin waved her hand, "Nonsense! Who brings so many local specialties when visiting a shrine? Uncle, don't lie to me! I know everything!"
Gu Changqiu immediately gave an awkward smile. His impression of Lin Ruixin had changed. Don't be fooled by her seemingly harmless and innocent appearance; she's actually quite shrewd!
Just as the two were chatting at the mountain gate, a gust of wind suddenly swept in, and then a figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed in front of them.
This person was Lei Li, who had just come down the mountain and was preparing to search for Gu Liyan's whereabouts. However, he encountered Lin Ruixin and Gu Changqiu as soon as he came down the mountain.
Upon seeing Lei Li suddenly appear in front of him, Gu Changqiu was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, exclaiming with lingering fear, "Oh dear, that scared me to death!"
Instead, Lin Ruixin just blinked her big eyes at Lei Li, showing no fear at all because of the sudden lightning strike.
Lei Li gave Gu Changqiu a cold look and asked first, "Who are you? Why are you trespassing?"
Gu Changqiu was so pale that he was too frightened to speak.
Seeing Gu Changqiu's attitude, Lin Ruixin hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Brother, it's like this. This uncle came with me to seek knowledge and become an apprentice!"
Upon hearing Lin Ruixin's words, Lei Li finally noticed the lifeless figure of Lin Ruixin. Lin Ruixin's appearance was truly delicate and lovely, making Lei Li unable to help but take a few more glances. "Seeking knowledge and enlightenment?"
Lei Li sized up Lin Ruixin without saying anything, then turned to look at Gu Changqiu and couldn't help but curl his lips and say, "We don't accept disciples here, nor do we accept gifts! If you have the ability, you can try to break through our mountain gate, but if you don't make it back alive, you can't blame anyone else. If you're afraid, I still advise you to go back to where you came from!"
Hearing Lei Li's words, Gu Changqiu finally realized, "No, no, sir, I'm not here to seek knowledge or enlightenment. I'm just an ordinary mountain dweller. I've come here to ask for help. This is what I brought..."
Gu Changqiu was about to present the gift he had brought when Lei Li waved his hand and refused, pushing it back, "What do you think this place is? A local temple or a Guanyin temple? Who would help a bunch of ants like you?"
If you're coming to test your lightning power, I can invite you to join if you pass. But if you're asking for help, I'm sorry, helping ants with trivial matters is nothing to me!
Lei Li coldly said to Gu Changqiu, "Get out of here right now! Get as far away as possible while I'm in a good mood!"
Lin Ruixin looked at Gu Changqiu with sympathy, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, "Sigh, I've told you to seek knowledge and enlightenment! Seek knowledge and enlightenment! And you still don't believe me!"
With a long sigh, Lin Ruixin blinked her eyes and pleaded, "Brother, I see you have a broad chest and strong limbs, you must be a great hero. Although I'm not very capable, I'm definitely a loyal and righteous general. Why don't you take me as your apprentice? I can help you carry things, run errands, and even cook for you!"
Lei Li immediately said impatiently, "No, no, get out of here!"
As he spoke, he pushed Lin Ruixin aside.
Lin Ruixin wrinkled her nose, pouted, and looked at Lei Li with displeasure, saying, "Since you don't know what's good for you, then I, Lin Ruixin, won't be polite!"
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