Watching Liu Yunqing lead the group away, Daoist Jinghui couldn't help but follow with his divine sense.
Chunyu Changfeng glanced around calmly, and a powerful divine sense effortlessly intercepted Jinghui Daojun's divine sense.
"As elders, we shouldn't be so curious."
"Tch, I'm just concerned about the younger generation, what's wrong with checking on them?"
On the surface, Daoist Jinghui curled his lip in disdain, but in reality, his heart was filled with turbulent emotions.
On the surface, Chunyu Changfeng and he were of similar cultivation level, both being at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
But based on that brief moment of spiritual contact, Daoist Jinghui was certain that Chunyu Changfeng was definitely not in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
Looking at that already stunning face now, with its excessively alluring red eyes, Daoist Jinghui felt that what lay beneath it was definitely not just cultivation.
Chunyu Changfeng could naturally sense Jinghui Daojun's scrutiny, and his smile remained unchanged, but with the added enhancement of Jinghui Daojun's gaze, it became even more stunning and elegant.
"Why does Daoist Jinghui look at me like that? I have no intention of finding a Daoist partner, let alone a same-sex Daoist partner."
Daoist Jinghui was taken aback, then took a step back and spat at Chunyu Changfeng, completely forgetting his thoughts just now.
Before he could think any further, Liu Yunqing had finished speaking and led the group back.
"See you in three years, everyone!"
Watching Feng Piaopiao board the flying boat with Daoist Jinghui, the remaining four followed Chunyu Changfeng and embarked on their journey home.
Of the remaining four, two were from the Tai Xuan Sect and one was from the Fan Yin Temple, all of which were on the same route, so they simply traveled with Liu Yunqing, and were also escorted by a Nascent Soul cultivator.
"You must be exhausted from this trip. Rest well and I'll keep an eye on things outside."
Once aboard the flying boat, Chunyu Changfeng didn't mention anything else. He simply gave a few instructions and then went to the bow of the boat to meditate, unwilling to put pressure on the younger generation. He was truly a considerate elder.
But sometimes, this kind of thoughtfulness isn't really needed by some younger people.
For example, right now, Ruan Qing stared intently at Chunyu Changfeng's back, her gaze somewhat dazed, and said:
"Senior Sister Zhenru, may I visit your cave as a guest?"
Liu Yunqing, not understanding why, thought for a moment and then said:
"It might not be possible anytime soon. I'll go back and go into seclusion to try and break through to the Golden Core stage. Aren't you going back to cultivate?"
Ruan Qing shook her head, her eyes not even blinking, and blurted out:
“Cultivators cultivate the natural world; they can cultivate anywhere, so why be confined to one place?”
"If your cave dwelling isn't convenient, then I can go to Luoxia City, right?"
Liu Yunqing frowned, followed Ruan Qing's gaze, blinked in confusion, and then raised her eyebrows in sudden realization.
"Should I ask Senior Chunyu if I can stay at his city lord's mansion?"
Ruan Qing's eyes lit up, and she turned to look at Liu Yunqing with a look of surprise and delight:
"May I?"
Liu Yunqing seemed to understand perfectly, and with a cold snort, he looked at Ruan Qing without saying a word.
For the first time ever, Ruan Qing didn't engage in a sarcastic retort with Liu Yunqing. Instead, her face suddenly flushed, her eyes darting away, and she stammered:
"Hey, well, I've just never been to the City Lord's Mansion, just kidding..."
Liu Yunqing withdrew his gaze and nodded, saying:
"Although it wasn't a funny joke, I think I can tell it to Daoist Wenxi next time."
Ruan Qing panicked and quickly covered Liu Yunqing's mouth with her hand, complaining softly:
"What's wrong with you? You're such a grown man, why are you always thinking about tattling?"
After saying this, she released Liu Yunqing's mouth and muttered somewhat discontentedly:
"Besides, everyone has a love for beauty. Although he is of a higher generation than me, he is not my senior from the same sect. Can't I even appreciate it?"
Liu Yunqing nodded and replied perfunctorily:
"Yes, that's what you'll tell your master too."
"You're annoying!"
Ruan Qing gently punched Liu Yunqing on the shoulder, then looked at Chunyu Changfeng again and said:
"I only knew that Senior Chunyu was good-looking before, even with his eyes covered by gauze, but I never thought he would be even more handsome with his eyes on!"
"Ah~ such a handsome celestial being, what's wrong with spending time with him? Cough cough cough—"
Before Ruan Qing could finish speaking, the figure in front of her, which had been motionless, suddenly moved. Startled, Ruan Qing thought Chunyu Changfeng was about to turn around, and she choked on her saliva, coughing violently.
Liu Yunqing found it amusing, shook his head helplessly, and simply got up and walked towards Chunyu Changfeng.
"Congratulations, Senior Chunyu, on taking this step forward."
Chunyu Changfeng noticed Liu Yunqing approaching, and only after hearing the congratulations did he slowly turn his head, nod to Liu Yunqing, and then point to the spot next to him.
After Liu Yunqing sat down, Chunyu Changfeng smiled radiantly at her and said:
"I must also thank Zhenru for successfully finding the Crimson Fire Dragon Eye for me."
Liu Yunqing was so captivated by that smile that she was momentarily dazed. She quickly shook her head to clear her mind, thinking that it was no wonder Ruan Qing was infatuated with him; even she was momentarily confused.
Thinking this to himself, he quickly lowered his eyes and said with the respect due to a junior:
"This is something a junior promised a senior, and it is only right that I do it."
A teasing glint flashed in Chunyu Changfeng's eyes as he smiled even more broadly and said:
"There are too many things that should be done in this world, but there are very few people who truly fulfill their contracts."
"By the way, you're back this time to try and break through to the Golden Core stage, right?"
After Liu Yunqing nodded, Chunyu Changfeng said:
"In that case, go to the Tai Xuan Sect for seclusion. Someone in the Tai Xuan Sect owes me a favor, so I've arranged for someone to prepare a good place for you to cultivate in seclusion."
Furthermore, if you wish to forge your own natal magic weapon, the weapon-forging masters of the Tai Xuan Sect are top-notch.
Liu Yunqing originally wanted to say that she could go into seclusion in Luoxia City, but after hearing the second half of Chunyu Changfeng's words, she swallowed her refusal.
"Thank you for your trouble, senior."
Chunyu Changfeng smiled and said frankly:
"Although some things cannot be said outright, I guess you understand them in your heart."
Those of us who are nice to you are only after something in return.
So whatever you need, just accept it; there's no need to feel burdened or overly sentimental.
A thought that Liu Yunqing had previously ignored resurfaced, and she said cryptically:
"So, everything I've experienced was arranged by you?"
Chunyu Changfeng shook his head without hesitation, but did not explain anything.
After a moment of silence, Liu Yunqing tentatively asked:
"Then can I trust you...?"
Chunyu Changfeng shook his head again, turned his gaze forward, and said in a calm voice:
"Based on past experience, it's best not to."
Liu Yunqing pursed her lips, stopped asking questions, and sat quietly with Chunyu Changfeng at the bow of the boat, waiting to reach their destination.
Upon arriving at the Tai Xuan Sect, Chunyu Changfeng handed the person over to Daoist Wenxi and prepared to leave. Suddenly, Ruan Qing approached Chunyu Changfeng and said:
"Senior Chunyu, since you're already here, would you like to come and sit on our peak?"
Wenxi Daojun, whose mind was completely drawn to Liu Yunqing, suddenly heard these words, and her keen senses as a master brought her back to her senses instantly.
His sharp eyes swept back and forth between Ruan Qing and Chunyu Changfeng, and the next moment, he let out a howl and pounced on Chunyu Changfeng:
"You old monster! How dare you lay a hand on my disciple! I'll kill you!"
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