Chapter 94 Secret Realm 1 Eleven people.
Unbeknownst to Xie Jiaoyue, Gongshi Moyu's emotions had gone through a complete cycle, ultimately leading to the same conclusion as before.
He had many reasons—morality, ethics, Xie Jiaoyue's attitude, and so on—each telling him that if he expressed his feelings, he might be separated from Xie Jiaoyue and no longer be able to take care of her.
If he wanted to stay by Xie Jiaoyue's side without any risks, he had better nip the strange thoughts in the bud before they grew into a towering tree and were exposed to the light of day.
However, once these thoughts arise, they are difficult to ignore.
When Gong Shi Moyu saw Xin Rong push open the door and enter, his face immediately turned cold, casting a chill over the entire space.
Xin Rong was completely unaware: "Brother Mo Yu, Jiao Yue, I asked the waiter, and I didn't expect you two to be here instead of in the lobby. What, do you not want to see anyone?"
Gongshi Moyu found it annoying to hear Xin Rong call him "Brother Moyu." The same three words sounded so pleasant when Xie Jiaoyue called him, but they were irritating when Xin Rong said them.
Especially today.
His good manners kept him from saying much.
Xin Rong sat down casually next to Xie Jiaoyue, her eyes fixed on the plate in front of Xie Jiaoyue: "Jiaoyue, what are you eating? Is it good?"
Xie Jiaoyue's face still held the joy of meeting a fellow villager, and her mood was even better than usual. She didn't feel that Xin Rong's arrival was a disturbance at all, and she patiently introduced to Xin Rong: "Look, that steamed fish with green peppercorns over there is very tender and delicious, especially the aroma of green peppercorns is just right."
Xin Rong stretched out her chopsticks: "It's a bit far from me."
Xie Jiaoyue offered, "Let me get you some. Oh, by the way, this white jade cake is also very fragrant and sweet. Would you like to try some?"
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Jiaoyue."
The chopsticks in Gong Shi Moyu's hands made a sound of strain under the weight.
But the light and pleasant conversation continued in my ears.
"I wonder when the Azure Iris Secret Realm will open. Let me tell you, my disciples are quite mischievous. Do you know why I haven't eaten yet? It's because someone actually got up early this morning and secretly went to the brothel! I've never heard of such a place being open so early in the morning."
Gongshi Moyu frowned deeply. How could he talk about such a place directly in front of Jiaoyue?
Xie Jiaoyue didn't care at all and remained calm: "Then you'd better keep a close eye on things and not let a mere excuse of curiosity get by."
"Of course not. What do you mean by curiosity? What if I look into forbidden techniques out of curiosity later, and then release them out of curiosity? Curiosity is definitely not a valid reason."
"Brother Xinrong, tell me secretly, have you ever been there?"
"What are you talking about? How could I possibly go? But your Xie Xinghui doesn't seem reliable at all. Maybe I'll have to arrest him in a couple of days."
"Xie Xinghui just seems unreliable; he wouldn't dare."
"It's hard to say. Maybe he'll say, 'My cat is lost. I need to go inside and look for it.'"
Xin Rong mimicked Xie Xinghui's tone, speaking in a serious manner. After she finished speaking, she and Xie Jiaoyue burst into laughter.
Gong Shi Moyu felt extremely uncomfortable sitting on pins and needles. Listening to the two chatting about their daily trivialities, she felt like an outsider, unable to join in the conversation, while watching the two handsome young men and beautiful young women chatting happily.
He never thought of this before he realized his own thoughts. But once he did, these thoughts, which were as shallow and delicate as a blade of grass, spread like dandelions in spring, instantly covering the entire meadow and scattering their seeds wherever they could be sown, carried by the spring breeze.
Perhaps, the original affection was not just for low-lying grass.
Perhaps, the original love is like an iceberg in a vast, cold sea. On the surface, it looks like just a white tip, but to reveal that tip, there has been a huge iceberg that has been built up over countless days and nights.
But he knew that since he didn't want to express his emotions, he shouldn't interfere with Xie Jiaoyue's friendships.
On the contrary, he should support it.
Xie Jiaoyue and Chu Xingjin are only unmarried Daoist partners, not officially Daoist partners yet. And Chu Xingjin is so unreliable. It is reasonable for Jiaoyue to have more contact with more outstanding men of the same age.
He understands the principles, but he can't actually do them.
Just as he was about to leave, Xie Jiaoyue put down her chopsticks.
Xie Jiaoyue said, "Take your time eating. The bill has already been paid. I haven't cultivated yet today, so I should go."
Xin Rong looked up at Xie Jiaoyue, her expression shifting from a sunny, cheerful big dog to a pitiful little dog: "Why are you like this? We've come all this way to Yicheng, why make ourselves so tired? Relax a bit. I've been to Yicheng several times before, I'll show you around, I guarantee you'll have a great time."
“You can take Xie Xinghui with you; I think he’ll definitely be happy.”
Xin Rong smiled outwardly but cursed inwardly. It was a real shopping trip with Xie Jiaoyue, but with Xie Xinghui, they could only look at each other with mutual disgust.
He pointed at Gongshi Moyu and said, "Xie Xinghui can live a very happy life on his own, but Brother Moyu rarely goes out. How about I take Brother Moyu for a walk? Or I can accompany you to cultivate. I'm not bragging, but I'm also a sword prodigy verified by Commander Guo, and I have quite a bit of insight into swordsmanship."
The reason he brought this up was because he had already vaguely sensed Gongshi Moyu's thoughts and realized that she was his formidable rival.
He was genuinely trying to pursue someone, so he was naturally very perceptive.
He came to Yicheng on his own initiative because he felt there were fewer competitors there, which would allow him to spend more time with Xie Jiaoyue.
Xie Jiaoyue linked arms with Gongshi Moyu: "No need, I'll go cultivate with Brother Moyu. We've practiced together before, and we work very well together."
Gongshi Moyu looked at Xie Jiaoyue holding his arm, and then glanced at the unwilling Xin Rong. His mood, which had been covered by dark clouds, finally saw the bright sun and dispelled all the gloom.
Jiaoyue chose him; he won.
Although one day he might see other people around his sister, thankfully it's not today.
Xin Rong was still unwilling to give up and stalled for time: "Where do you want to cultivate? Yi City is not as convenient as Jinling City, and good cultivation places are not easy to find. Why don't I help you find one?"
Gongshi Moyu finally found an opportunity to interject: "I have a plaque from the Heaven and Earth Bureau. I can take Jiaoyue there and see if the Heaven and Earth Bureau in Yicheng has any sword manuals that she hasn't read."
It struck a chord with Xie Jiaoyue, making her eyes light up.
Xin Rong had always been unhurried in his cultivation, and this was the first time he had felt frustrated in his practice. If he had worked harder in the past, wouldn't he be the one going to the Heavenly Division, and wouldn't he be the one accompanying Xie Jiaoyue now?
A fierce fire ignited in Xin Rong's heart; he was determined to find a way to be of use to Xie Jiaoyue!
As for today, could there be an unexpected event that would interrupt Xie Jiaoyue and Gongshi Moyu's upcoming schedule?
The three people's psychic readings rang simultaneously.
[Gather quickly, the Azure Kite Secret Realm has opened!]
The expressions on everyone's faces immediately turned serious, while Xie Jiaoyue's face showed a hint of excitement.
A secret realm! Something that exists in every cultivation world! A place full of mysterious spiritual objects and opportunities! Perhaps she too can have her own extraordinary encounter!
How to keep someone from getting excited.
Xin Rong breathed a sigh of relief. He, Gong Shi Moyu, and Xie Lingliu were all there to help Master Guo take care of their junior brothers and sisters, and they would not enter the Qingyuan Secret Realm with them.
Although he could no longer see Jiaoyue, neither could Gongshi Moyu!
They were once again standing on the same starting line.
Without any hesitation, the three quickly returned to Commander Guo's side and joined the others in a close-knit group.
Commander Guo counted the people: "One, two, ... twelve, who's next? Xin Rong, where's the junior brother you're in charge of?"
"Coming, coming, Commander, there they are."
"Okay, everyone's here."
Commander Guo cleared his throat and began his routine pre-entry speech at the secret realm: "Remember, once you enter the secret realm, you must..."
One of the disciples chimed in, "Master, I understand. Be careful and don't cause trouble."
Commander Guo rolled his eyes: "We must not provoke trouble, but the people of Jinling City are not afraid of trouble! I think you all know that Gongshi Yu of the Gongshi clan has been looking for trouble since the first day we arrived. For people like that, you should fight back fiercely like Xie Jiaoyue, and let everyone who bullies you know that the people of Jinling City are not to be trifled with!"
“But Commander, Jinling City has never performed well in these kinds of situations. We have fewer resources and our cultivation levels are not as high as theirs. I’ve heard that people from other cities come at the Foundation Establishment stage, and there may even be more than one. What if we can’t win a conflict?”
"Heh, in a secret realm like the Azure Kite Secret Realm where you can't kill, if you're all this cowardly, what's the point of cultivating immortality? You might as well go home and farm."
Commander Guo's arrogant and enthusiastic attitude infected his disciples. Yes, what were they afraid of! They still had to find excellent ingredients for Sister Jiaoyue, so how could they be afraid?
If they're afraid, how can they face all that Jiaoyue has given them? How can they face Jiaoyue's thoughtful preparations?
Don't be afraid!
Seeing that the disciples' emotions had been stirred up, Master Guo said, "However, you don't need to worry too much. The Qingyuan Secret Realm is very large. Disciples from each city enter at different times, and their landing points are not in the same place. It's not so easy to encounter people from other cities. You might not even encounter your own people during these ten days in the secret realm."
Commander Guo clapped his hands: "It's almost time, it'll be our turn soon. Now, all eleven of you, come with me."
Eleven people.
Eleven people?
Xin Rong looked left and right and noticed that Gongshi Moyu had also started walking.
Xie Lingliu was also very skeptical. The time was too short; she hadn't had a chance to see Chu Xingjin even once. The only information she had gathered was that Chu Xingjin had obtained a spot from the Gongshi Clan and could also go to the Qingyuan Secret Realm. If she could also go to the Qingyuan Secret Realm, wouldn't she have plenty of time to spend with Chu Xingjin?
Wait a minute, why is Gongshi Moyu allowed to go?!
Gong Shi Moyu turned around and said, "I meet the requirements in terms of age and cultivation. Although I did not get a spot from the clan school, the Heaven and Earth Division gave me a car spot."
The quota for the Heaven and Earth Division is usually not used, so giving it to him naturally has no objection.
Gong Shi Moyu struck at his heart: "Actually, if you had inquired carefully these past two days, you might have been able to get a spot from other cities."
Xin Rong: !! I hate it! I left Gongshi Moyu and Xie Jiaoyue alone!
Xie Lingliu: !! She's so angry! She missed the chance to spend time with Chu Xingjin! How could she miss out on everything?!
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