Chapter 80 World 4 (7)
The leader of the disciples was dressed in black, with his hair tied up high. His eyes were as cold as stars. Only when he saw Xie Wenying did his eyes soften slightly and his voice was clear: "Big Brother."
Xie Wenying still remembered the childish look in Ye Muya's eyes when she descended Yunning Peak, but now there was no trace of fear in her. He nodded slightly, and when Ye Muya asked if they should return to Yunning Peak immediately or rest in the town for a while before setting off again tomorrow morning, Xie Wenying's gaze paused. He seemed to hear the small bell hanging from the white peach and mutton-fat jade hairpin tucked into his lapel jingling.
Xie Wenying looked up at the sky. The night was gradually becoming as dark as ink. If he returned to Yunning Peak now, it would be too late for Baihe to deliver the message.
Xie Wenying thought for only a moment before making a decision: "I'll return to Yunning Peak tomorrow."
Ye Muya was momentarily surprised when she heard this, but she quickly put away her surprise and agreed with Xie Wenying's decision. Several disciples found an inn in the small town, had their meal, and then returned to their rooms. Ye Muya's mind was in turmoil, and she wanted to sort out her thoughts in the courtyard, but she saw Xie Wenying's tall and straight figure. His hand, which had always been known only for holding a sword, was now tying a paper scroll to the leg of a snow-white crane.
Ye Muya felt that the white crane looked somewhat familiar. After looking carefully, she recognized that it was the messenger white crane on Yunning Peak.
Ye Muya's doubts suddenly resurfaced at this moment: the eldest brother has always been efficient and never drags his feet. But he suddenly proposed to set off tomorrow, which was surprising in itself.
Now it is even more shocking to see that Xie Wenying would actually send a letter to Yunning Peak.
Xie Wenying watched the white crane spread its wings and fly high into the sky. The distracting thoughts in his mind gradually calmed down, and he attributed these to.
Since you have promised the precious fan, you must keep your promise and never be a treacherous person.
Before Ye Muya could turn around, he ran into Xie Wenying head-on and could only call him "Big Brother." Xie Wenying's face remained calm, showing no sign of the embarrassment of being caught by the other disciples after releasing the white crane.
Ye Muya looked at Xie Wenying's receding figure and thought to herself that she had been thinking a lot, no wonder she had so many distracting thoughts in her mind.
The white crane flew through the clouds and mist, and soon delivered the paper scroll to Bai Jiqing's hands.
Qu Linglong was very happy when she learned that Xie Wenying would return to Yunning Peak tomorrow.
Even though she knew that Xie Wenying had an old-fashioned aesthetic and would only pick simple and unadorned hairpins, Qu Linglong still couldn't help but look forward to it.
Bai Jiqing finished reading the letter on the scroll and held it in his palm. In an instant, fine powder floated out of his palm.
"Junior Sister, you will be the one to inform everyone about the return of Senior Brother."
Qu Linglong readily agreed. As she relayed the news to the other disciples and headed back, clutching her many small items, she caught sight of the secluded courtyard. Her once-joyful brows furrowed in a frown. She turned and headed elsewhere, thinking to herself, "That girl called Baoshan isn't from Yunning Peak. She's just an outsider. Whether the eldest brother returns or not is none of her business. There's no need to bother telling them anything."
Xie Wenying returned to Yunning Peak with the disciples who had returned from training. The disciples stood in a neat row, bowed and clasped their fists to greet each other.
Qu Linglong wanted to hide behind him, but under Bai Jiqing's disapproving gaze, she could only step forward and walk in front of Ye Muya, looking extremely obedient: "Second Senior Sister."
Ye Muya's eyes turned slightly cold, and he responded in a deep voice.
Xie Wenying's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's as he scanned the surroundings. His slightly heavy gaze swept over the disciples, without... Xie Wenying secretly sneered at herself in her heart: It's just the mentality of a little girl, maybe it was just a casual remark, why did he take it seriously.
Xie Wenying shook her head gently, trying her best to ignore the inexplicable discomfort that welled up in her heart.
When Baoshan woke up early in the morning, she felt a tightness in her chest. According to her usual habit, she should lie back on the couch and have a good rest.
But Baoshan remembered that he had made an appointment with Baiwei to go pick wild fruits together, and Baiwei was an inflexible person.
If she hadn't gone, Baiwei might have had to wait for many hours. Baoshan put on her clothes and went to the kitchen to look for Baiwei.
When Baiwei saw her, his eyes lit up instantly, and he muttered to himself, "...I thought you weren't coming. Today, the eldest senior brother and the second senior sister are back, and all the disciples have left..."
Baoshan's face turned pale, and his eyelashes trembled slightly: "Brother Yunying is coming back today?"
Baiwei asked doubtfully, "Yes, I had to prepare food, so I didn't go. At this hour, I'm afraid that the eldest brother has already..."
Bao Shan held Bai Wei's arm tightly and said in a weak voice, "I want to go find Senior Brother Yunying."
Her eyes were soft, like a pool of warm spring water, which could almost melt people.
Being looked at with such dependent and pleading eyes, no one could say no, no matter who it was. Baiwei was no exception. He dropped the object in his hand, without even wiping the water droplets from his palm, and went to Qingfengtan with the treasure fan.
For some reason, Qu Linglong was not very close to her second senior sister Ye Muya. They were both women, so they should have more intimate conversations with each other.
But Ye Muya was obsessed with martial arts. He had tried to discipline Qu Linglong several times, but when he saw that she didn't listen to him and distanced herself from him, he stopped forcing her.
In the martial arts, talent is certainly important, but if one squanders it without restraint and has no desire to make progress, others will be powerless to help.
Qu Linglong didn't even dare to look directly into Ye Muya's eyes. She felt that the cold look was like a scimitar, so sharp that she dared not look directly at it.
Qu Linglong avoided Ye Muya's sight and ran to Xie Wenying's side. She stretched out her hand with a smile on her face and her lips slightly parted.
"Big Brother!"
"Senior Brother Yunying!"
Two voices sounded almost at the same time, one cute and lively, the other soft and weak.
Xie Wenying could tell which voice was Qu Linglong's.
But he raised his head slightly and looked towards the frail and slender figure.
Baoshan stood on the steps paved with bluestone, her figure as swaying like a willow in the wind. She was dressed in a frosty white cloak, and she seemed to have walked out of ice and snow, as delicate as jade, and as white and crystal as freshly peeled lychee flesh.
There seemed to be twinkling stars in her clear eyes, and many disciples surrounded Qingfeng Pond.
But in Baoshan's eyes, there is only room for Xie Wenying.
Among the many disciples, many saw Baoshan's true face for the first time. Their eyes and hearts were filled with surprise and sighs. Such a beauty was truly rare in the world.
They were used to seeing swords and sabers, chivalrous men and tender hearts, but it was the first time they had seen a woman as delicate and fragile as Bao Shan. She was like fragile glass, which made people feel pity when they saw her.
A cold wind blew off the hood on Baoshan's head, revealing her slightly pale face.
Bai Jiqing looked at the cloak fluttering in the wind, his eyes moved slightly, and his fingers gently stroked it.
Qu Linglong's eyes widened in surprise, and she looked incredulous.
She secretly blamed Bai Jiqing in her heart: Isn't it said that the precious fan is only somewhat pretty? How could it be so captivating?
Qu Linglong's mind was in a state of confusion. She subconsciously looked towards Xie Wenying. Just one glance and her heart sank even more.
Xie Wenying's dark eyes fell gloomily on Baoshan. He was a little puzzled. He obviously didn't care much about it, so why did his tightened heart suddenly relax when he saw Baoshan's figure just now?
Baoshan lifted her skirt and walked down towards Xie Wenying.
Moss climbed up the stone steps, adding a bit of wetness and slipperiness to the originally uneven road.
Baoshan was not paying attention for a moment, and her small embroidered shoes stepped on the wet moss, and she fell towards the stairs.
The sudden change made Bai Jiqing, who had been indifferent, suddenly tighten his gaze. But before he could move, he saw a light and agile figure leap in front of the treasure fan, and in full view of everyone, he took the slender and fragile body into his arms.
Baoshan stroked his chest with lingering fear, his face as pale as a piece of thin paper because of fear.
She subconsciously sought Xie Wenying's protection and moved closer to his strong and solid chest.
Xie Wenying's face was cold. She wanted to scold Baoshan sternly. The steps of Qingfengtan were already steep and dangerous, and the moss-covered steps made them even more dangerous. Even the young disciples of Yunning Peak didn't dare to rush down. How could she, a delicate woman, dare...
Xie Wenying was not a gentle and polite senior brother, and he rarely cared about the disciples on Yunning Peak.
Because it was his nature, he followed the natural way and let them grow into their own personalities.
But some disciples had also witnessed Xie Wenying's anger, which was even colder than the ice and snow in winter. It made people feel fear and tremble.
He would not get angry and raise his voice to scold, but would use his usual tone, or even lower it a few degrees, and ask coldly, "Do you still admit your mistake?" His voice was completely cold, making people admit their mistakes willingly.
Xie Wenying subconsciously wanted to blame Bao Shan as she would a disciple who had made a mistake.
But seeing Baoshan's frightened look and the pitiful look of him looking for someone to rely on, his eyes became heavy.
He asked in a deep voice: "Do you still know your mistake?"
There was some blame in this question, but more of it was helplessness.
Baoshan huddled in his arms and nodded timidly to admit his mistake.
"Well, Baoshan knows his mistake."
Xie Wenying was satisfied. He gently held the treasure fan and slowly walked down the steps. He did not notice the surprised looks of the disciples around him.
But if he noticed it, he probably wouldn't pay any attention to it.
Qu Linglong's eyes were tingling, and she almost rushed forward to pull the treasured fan from Xie Wenying's arms. But when Ye Muya's slightly cold gaze fell on her, Qu Linglong calmed down a little. However, her eyes still looked at Xie Wenying, and her voice was a little stubborn.
"Big Brother, do you remember the hairpin I want?"
Xie Wenying replied "I remember" and took out a box from his arms and handed it to Qu Linglong.
Seeing this, Qu Linglong knew Xie Wenying hadn't forgotten her. It was just that Baoshan was frail and too clumsy to even walk steadily up the steps of Qingfeng Pond, so she had to protect him a little. Xie Wenying's heart was still with her, the little sister she had watched grow up with.
In front of everyone, Qu Linglong immediately opened the box. Inside lay a blood-stained jade hairpin. The red marks were reflected on the bright jade, like a red plum blossom in the snow, which was extremely elegant.
Qu Linglong exclaimed softly, her pretty face full of surprise. She really didn't expect that Xie Wenying could choose such an elegant jade hairpin.
The surprise Qu Linglong had been waiting for for so long, and what she got was indeed a surprise. It was not just an ordinary, plain and elegant hairpin with nothing new to offer.
Qu Linglong immediately pinned the blood jade hairpin between her hair.
Ye Muya had no interest in her little intention of showing off. She was more curious about when such a delicate beauty came to Yun Ning Peak. Judging from the situation just now, even the eldest brother had a different attitude towards this woman.
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