Sui Lian is Gu Qingsong's fifth disciple. After the apprenticeship ceremony, everyone becomes a family and needs to have a family dinner together.
As Gu Qingsong's biological daughter, Gu Wan was not originally allowed to worship him as a master. However, everyone in the world knew that Master Gu of the Quanxu Sect loved this daughter the most, so it was okay to make an exception. The important thing was that she was a waste and could not practice cultivation, so it was not that important whether she worshipped him or not.
Qin Yang sat on the right side of Gu Qingsong.
Gu Wan is not very familiar with the other senior brothers.
The meal was very quiet, and after some words of encouragement, we dispersed.
Gu Qingsong left Gu Wan behind, "This Sui Lian was chosen by Daddy for you. He is extremely talented and will be able to protect you in the future. Daddy can rest assured."
Gu Wan knew that this was also the reason why Gu Qingsong chose him. This plan was not wrong, as his disciple married his daughter, but he came with a deep blood feud.
"Thank you, Daddy."
Gu Qingsong stood on the desk and opened a painting. "It would be great if your mother were still alive." After he said that, he was silent for a long time.
In fact, Gu Wan rarely met such a deeply affectionate man. Although Gu Qingsong was a cruel person, he was indeed deeply in love with his deceased wife.
"Daddy, don't be so sad." She stepped forward and pulled Gu Qingsong's sleeve.
Gu Qingsong's eyes were already red. He reached out and patted his daughter's arm. "It's okay. You can go back first." The soft sigh seemed inaudible in the study.
Gu Wan bowed and went down, and saw Qin Yang following her at the door.
Sui Lian has changed into the clothes of the inner courtyard's direct disciples, which looks better.
Qin Yang smiled as he introduced him to Gu Wan. "I didn't introduce myself properly in front of Master just now. Although I'm younger than you, you should call me Senior Sister."
Sui Lian bowed his head and saluted, "Senior Sister."
Gu Wan pursed her lips and returned the greeting, "Follow Junior Brother."
The three of them talked as they walked.
Qin Yang laughed heartily. "When you were punished that day, Junior Sister even asked me why. Now we are a family."
When Gu Wan heard this, she suddenly realized, "It was him that day."
Although he was a man of few words, he felt somewhat embarrassed when the past was brought up, "Senior brothers and sisters, please make fun of me."
Gu Wan winked playfully, "Junior brother, don't be embarrassed now, because you will be teased about this for a long time."
For a moment, all three of them couldn't help laughing.
Sui Lian looked at the lively expression on Gu Wan's face. She was different from that day.
Gu Wan also gave him the gift she had prepared, "A storage ring. I don't know how to practice, and I usually have a lot of useless things like these. This is the only thing I can give you, so please don't despise it, Junior Brother."
Sui Lian took it with both hands, "Thank you, Senior Sister."
The three of them talked for a while and then went about their own business.
Qin Yang is usually busy with many things in the sect, Gu Wan is speeding up his cultivation and staying at home, and Sui Lian is absorbing knowledge frantically. There are still many differences between the inner and outer courtyard disciples.
Although Gu Wan stayed in her own small courtyard, she often heard about Sui Lian, such as how he shined in class today, or won in a sparring match, or received praise from the uncle who taught the class that day.
He was trying hard to make Gu Qingsong see him and gain his trust, but unfortunately, Gu Qingsong saw through him early on and knew that he was deep-minded and he would not reuse such a person.
The next morning, Qin Yang came to see her.
"Junior sister, I will be able to go down the mountain to travel in two days. Is there anything you like that I can bring you?"
Gu Wan poured him a cup of tea and said, "Brother, I also want to go down the mountain. I have been here since I was born and have never seen the outside world."
Qin Yang picked up the teacup and was very embarrassed. "Junior sister, I can't make the decision on this. You have to ask Master."
Gu Wan tutted, "Then if I convince Master, you have to take me with you, okay?"
Qin Yang patted his chest and immediately agreed, "Of course, Senior Brother, I have no choice but to do it."
At noon, Gu Wan took the clothes she had made and went to Gu Qingsong's yard, where he was drinking tea with Li Xiutian.
"Meet Uncle Master, Daddy."
Li Xiutian nodded, and Gu Wan stood up and put the clothes on the table, "Dad, this is the clothes I made for you."
Gu Qingsong knew his daughter too well. He glanced at her clothes and asked, "Tell me, what do you want from me?"
Gu Wan looked at Li Xiutian, uttered a cry, and reached out to pull Gu Qingsong's arm, shaking him and acting coquettishly, "Daddy, what you said is so hurtful. I'm just being nice to you."
Gu Qingsong reached out and tapped her head. "To be honest, I don't buy your tricks."
Li Xiutian looked at Xiaoxiao and shook his head, then continued drinking his tea.
Gu Wan cleared her throat and said, "Well, I heard that Senior Brother is going down the mountain for a three-month trip. I want to go too."
Gu Qingsong's first reaction was to refuse, "No, it's very dangerous outside, you can't protect yourself."
Gu Wan reached out and pulled his arm. "Dad, I have my senior brother with me, it's okay. Besides, I'm in very good health now. If you don't believe me, let Uncle Li take my pulse."
Li Xiutian had watched Gu Wan grow up, and he understood her ability to torture people best. "Her pulse has been very good recently, and her Qi and blood are sufficient." At this point, Gu Wan winked. "Besides, it's only right that you let her go down the mountain and let her grow."
Gu Qingsong frowned and sighed, "Then let Sui Lian follow as well."
Gu Wan nodded and agreed, "Dad, let Ah Xing go too, okay?"
Gu Qingsong hesitated for a moment and then refused, "He is still in solitary confinement in the back mountain."
Gu Wan was a little surprised, "When did this happen? How come I didn't know about it?"
Gu Qingsong deliberately didn't let anyone tell her, otherwise he would come to plead for mercy again, "He deserves to be punished for his mistakes. You don't have to plead for him, I won't agree."
Gu Wan pouted and asked, "Daddy, are you accusing your daughter of being ignorant?" Her tone sounded very sad.
Gu Qingsong felt distressed when he saw her frowning face. His daughter wanted to be happy every day.
"Okay, let him go. He's dispensable anyway."
Li Xiutian clicked his tongue and said, "You can't say that in front of the child. It'll definitely make him sad."
Gu Wan nodded vigorously, "Then Daddy agrees to let me go." Then she stood up and saluted, then trotted out happily.
Gu Qingsong wanted to ask her to slow down, but the person had already left.
Li Xiutian reached out and knocked on the table. "I think you should let Ah Xing spend more time with Wan Wan. That way, even if you have any problems in the future, Ah Xing will take care of him as your sister."
Gu Qingsong's expression was somewhat heavy. "That brat? I'm still confused about what happened when Wanwan was five years old. He pushed her down on purpose, but Wanwan said she was careless. I dare not let him touch her again."
Li Xiutian thought Gu Xing was a good kid. "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. I originally thought you would choose Qin Yang, but why did you choose Sui Lian now? Although he is young and steady, his mind is unpredictable. With time, it's hard to say what will happen."
Gu Qingsong knew Sui Lian was no ordinary person. "I'm worried that Qin Yang won't be able to protect Wan Wan. If Wan Wan had spiritual roots and could cultivate, I'd be willing to do everything I can to pave the way for her. Most men in the world are ruthless, and Wan Wan is powerful enough that she doesn't need anyone to protect her. Right now, I can only choose a strong man who can protect her in the future. Even though Sui Lian's mind is unpredictable, if a man like him were to fall in love, he would definitely protect his beloved."
After that, he paused again.
"It's hard not to like our Wanwan. She has a pure heart."
After hearing what he said, Li Xiutian thought it was feasible.
"I hope so."
Gu Wan returned to the yard and prepared to pack her luggage. She put some first aid pills into the storage ring. She has now reached the second level of foundation building. She has the support of the life-extending grass and a rare double spiritual root. Her cultivation will be twice as effective with half the effort, but she has to bring things to protect herself.
Gu Xing was a little surprised when he was notified that he was released from confinement in the back mountain. This was the first time that he was not locked up on time.
"Junior Brother Gu, Master Gu is sending you down the mountain to travel." The senior brother who came to report was a little envious.
Gu Xing frowned, feeling a little surprised. He had just returned from outside more than two months ago?
"Did something happen to the sect?"
The senior brother waved his hand and said, "No, it was Junior Sister Gu who came down the mountain with us. It seems that she was the one who pleaded for you in front of Master."
Gu Xing walked all the way to his own yard and gradually felt warm. The back mountain was mostly used to punish disciples, so the martial arts he used were specially set to be extremely cold.
He hasn't seen Gu Wan since the last qualifying match. Is she pleading for him again?
Qin Yang knew that he would bring Gu Wan with him when he went down the mountain, along with two more junior brothers, so he immediately came to Gu Wan's courtyard. He just felt that his master's love for his junior sister was really incomparable to that of ordinary people, and he could get things done by just acting coquettishly.
"Master still loves you the most."
Gu Wan was wearing a turquoise gauze dress today, with her hair casually tied up in a bun, and she looked very lively.
"How about this, when my senior brother is also put in solitary confinement one day, I will go and help him plead for mercy."
Qin Yang pursed his lips and quickly refused, "Junior sister, just wait for me."
Gu Wan rested her chin on her hand and tapped the table. "Also, Senior Brother, tell me the truth. What is your real purpose for coming down the mountain this time?"
Qin Yang's expression changed. "How did you know? Did Master tell you?"
Gu Wan spread out his hands, "Big Brother, as the first disciple of Master Gu of the Quanxu Sect, it is rare for me to let you go down the mountain for something extraordinary, and I am not stupid."
Qin Yang coughed uncomfortably twice. "You'll know when you get there. We're leaving tomorrow, so you should pack your luggage."
After saying that, he turned around and left quickly.
Gu Wan roughly guessed that it was probably because of the ghost grass. This grass could help cultivators break through their levels. It was said that it only grew once every three hundred years, but it was guarding a giant python that had reached the Nascent Soul stage.
Gu Qingsong obviously didn't expect Qin Yang to get it, but what if? That's why he let him go and see for himself. Now with the three of them, it's obvious that he didn't expect Qin Yang to get it either. He just wanted to take a tour.
The next morning, several people gathered at the mountain gate.
Gu Wan followed Lian, and Gu Xing hadn't seen him for more than a month.
Gu Xing first bowed to Gu Wan and said, "Thank you, sister, for pleading with father."
Gu Wan felt that Gu Xing had known that it was her who begged for mercy. Logically, he should have come to her yard yesterday to thank her in person, but he didn't come, which showed that he didn't care. Of course, she didn't intend to do good deeds without leaving a name. For someone like Gu Xing who was extremely lacking in love and security, just being nice to him was enough. There was no other way, but to let him know that she was nice to him.
"Ah Xing, you're welcome. I'm your older sister and I'm supposed to take care of you. I wasn't in good health before, but now I'm better. If you need any help, you can tell me."
Gu Xing's eyes darkened. When she was five years old, she looked at the river in front of her and said, "I am your elder sister. Ah Xing, hold on to me tightly. I won't let you fall in."
Then he pushed her down from behind with his own hands. It seemed that she had completely forgotten what happened that year.
"yes."
Sui Lian and Gu Xing were not familiar with each other, they just greeted each other politely.
The four of them went down the mountain very smoothly. Gu Xing and Lian didn't like to talk.
Everything Gu Wan saw along the way was new and interesting.
Qin Yang was very patient and answered her questions one by one. Before coming, his master had specifically told him that the ghost grass was no longer important and that he should protect Gu Wan.
The next day after they came down the mountain, they arrived at the small town where the ghost grass was located, Luoyu Town. There were already disciples from various sects and various independent cultivators in the town.
Qin Yang checked in at the inn.
"Let's go to our rooms and get ready. I'll go find out the details. We'll talk about everything when I get back."
Gu Wan didn't want to follow, but she wasn't tired, so she went back to her room to meditate.
Sui Lian was silent along the way, but his eyes never left Gu Wan. He remembered his mission this time.
Gu Xing was as quiet as ever. He was thinking that if something unexpected happened and Gu Wan died outside, Gu Qingsong would be so sad. Would he go crazy with anger?
Gu Wan also found it very interesting. The three people who had traveled with her were almost all sent to protect her, but two of them had grudges against her. She concluded that Gu Xing must want to take action.
Qin Yang didn't go out for long. After finding out what was going on, he called everyone into the room to discuss.
"There are signs that the ghost grass will appear in the world, but the exact date is unknown. It will probably be in the next few days. We will stay at the inn and go over to take a look when the time comes. Master said that the ghost grass is not important, so we can just treat it as an experience. Safety is the most important thing."
Sui Lian wanted to get it, as it would be very helpful for his cultivation.
"Everything is up to the eldest brother." Sui Lian and Gu Xing answered in unison.
Gu Wan really wanted to give Gu Xing a chance to do something to her, "Big Brother, I really want to go and take a look."
Qin Yang couldn't persuade Gu Wan, "Then let's wait a few days and talk about it later."
Gu Wan pursed her lips but didn't say much. However, it seemed like someone was arguing on the street outside. Out of curiosity, she immediately lay down by the window.
In the bustling market, a girl of fifteen or sixteen was pinned to the ground.
"I tell you, you have to marry that rich man Sun, whether you want to or not."
The man looked ferocious.
Although the girl had injuries on her face, her beauty could not be concealed.
"Brother, Rong'er begs you, I don't want to be your concubine."
There were already people pointing and talking around.
Gu Wan muttered, "How old is Mr. Sun?"
Qin Yang stood beside her. "I just heard a few words when I went out to investigate. It seems that she is in her thirties. It is said that the elder sister of the wealthy Sun married a pavilion master of the Tiansha Sect as a concubine. The Sun family has also become arrogant here."
The Tiansha Sect was full of talented people in the early years, but in the past hundred years, there were no people with outstanding talents. In addition, there was some corruption within the sect, so its decline was only a matter of time. However, in such a remote town, even with such a backer, the Sun family could still act recklessly.
Sui Lian just glanced at the people below and was trying to figure out Gu Wan. She looked really innocent and kind-hearted, but the women below had been beaten many times in such a short period of time, and she didn't try to help. Instead, they were discussing silently.
Gu Wan doesn't want to save him at all. This is the heroine, Qi Ronger. Her experience is similar to that of the hero, but different.
Qi Ronger was born in a very ordinary family. Her parents died early, and she lived with her brother and sister-in-law. Later, because her brother wanted to sell her to someone as a concubine, she escaped. She accidentally ate a pill and embarked on the path of cultivation. Later, she met Sui Lian. They went from being strangers to being attracted to each other. It was a two-strong setting. The heroine was angry and upset because the hero was engaged and married to the original owner. The two broke up and got back together. Later, the heroine was seriously injured in the battle with Gu Qingsong while helping the hero. Sui Lian took the original owner's life-extending grass to save the heroine.
Seeing more and more people gathered on the street to watch the excitement, Gu Wan took out a bag of spirit stones and said, "Brother, give this to the man downstairs. Tell him to use it to return the betrothal gift to Mr. Sun's family and let the woman go."
Qin Yang took it and said, "You, don't you know how many poor people there are in this world? There's no way to save them all."
Gu Wan sighed compassionately, "Since we see it, it's okay to help." She didn't want to help. It was certain that Qi Ronger wanted to escape, but not now. From the appearance of the ghost grass to the heroine, it was estimated that what she had picked up was the magic grass. If she gave her the spirit stone, she would probably be able to live better for a few days.
Qin Yang handed the spirit stone over and said a few simple words.
The man saw that Qin Yang's dress was not that of an ordinary person, so he quickly bowed and promised not to force her anymore.
Qi Ronger glanced at Qin Yang, then inadvertently looked up at the building. The woman was so beautiful, like a fairy. The nobleman in the town seemed to have a different set of gauze skirt she wore, but that nobleman had been showing off for a whole year after getting one. Although the dress on her head was simple, it was very elegant. Behind her stood two young men in the same clothes. They looked completely different from people like her, a world of difference.
Gu Wan saw her looking at him and smiled.
Qin Yang returned upstairs after finishing his business.
Sui Lian frowned, feeling that Gu Wan's behavior this time was strange in every way. She was not kind, but she was generous. Those spirit stones were definitely several times more than the betrothal gifts. But if you say she was kind, her first reaction was not pity, just like the attitude she had towards herself that day.
Qin Yang came up and sighed, "Poor people like this happen every day."
Gu Wan just nodded and said, "If I can help someone, I'll help them."
None of them had reached the stage where they had to practice fasting, so they ordered some food and went back to their rooms to rest.
Gu Wan didn't sleep at night. She opened the window and looked at the stars in the night sky.
Sui Lian was right next to her. People who practice cultivation have sharp ears and eyes. He leaned against the window holding a sword.
Gu Wan sighed, then closed the window without saying anything.
Sui Lian waited until her breathing became even before lying down again.
Three days later, the mulberry flowers, which were a sign that the ghost grass was ready to be picked, were in full bloom, and practitioners from all walks of life began to go into the mountains to look for them.
It is not easy to find the ghost grass. There are various obstacles, poisonous gases, mazes and most importantly, pythons in the mountains.
Qin Yang gave everyone another reminder before setting off.
"We must remember not to separate and protect our junior sister. The ghost grass is not important."
The other two nodded to show that they understood.
But Qin Yang was still very worried, and his brows were furrowed from the moment he arrived at the inn to the moment he entered the mountain.
Gu Xing already had murderous intentions.
After entering the mountains, a fog followed.
Gu Wan used a little trick to make herself stay with Gu Xing and give him a chance. However, if she resisted and killed Gu Xing in self-defense, she didn't know whether the system would think that her mission was accomplished?
This was her worst option.
Gu Wan opened her eyes and saw that only Gu Xing was beside her. She walked over to him and said, "Big Brother and Lian are gone."
Gu Xing didn’t think this fog array was very powerful at first, but now he had to take it seriously. How could they have gotten lost here?
"I'll use the sound mirror to call my senior brother first."
Gu Wan stood beside him and nodded, pretending to be calm.
Gu Xing called out several times but it was no use, "Looks like we have to keep moving forward."
Gu Wan pursed her lips and reached out to hold Gu Xing's hand. "Ah Xing, are you scared? It's okay, it's okay. I'm your sister. I'm not afraid."
Gu Xing listened to her words. She was obviously scared, but she was still pretending to be calm.
"Well, I'm not afraid. Let go first."
He is not used to interacting with others.
Gu Wan held on tighter after hearing what he said, "No, what if you get lost?"
Gu Xing glanced at the hand she was holding, and said nothing, letting her hold it. "Let's just keep moving forward."
Gu Wan and the others moved forward smoothly and even met a group of people who had come in earlier.
A casual cultivator saw the clothes on Gu Xing and said, "Are you from the Quanxu Sect? But fellow Daoist, you brought a person with no spiritual energy here. Aren't you afraid that he will never come back?" He looked at Gu Wan with some disdain.
Gu Xing ignored him and continued to move forward with Gu Wan.
When it got dark, Gu Wan found a cave and said, "Let's rest here for the night. I wonder how our senior brothers are doing."
Gu Xingsheng was angry. The weather in the cave was cold and gloomy, which was fine for him, but Gu Wan was an ordinary person who had not practiced cultivation. She was going to die, but she wanted to die in front of everyone, and she couldn't let anyone suspect her now.
Gu Wan took small steps and moved to Gu Xing's side, then leaned on him.
"It's a bit cold, but it's warm next to you."
Gu Xing remained silent as usual, just watching the burning fire.
"Don't be afraid. Once the fairy grass is picked, all the formations in this mountain will automatically disappear, and we can go back."
Gu Wan reached out and played with the jade pendant on his waist. "Ah Xing, I'm not afraid as long as you're here."
Gu Xing tilted his head slightly and glanced over her head, "Why aren't you afraid?"
Gu Wan put her arm around his arm again, "Because you are my brother, I naturally trust you."
Gu Xing chuckled and looked at the crackling firewood. He really didn't know how a man like Gu Qingsong could raise his daughter like this. However, he chose Sui Lian, which showed that he loved his daughter very much.
Gu Wan seemed to be about to fall asleep, and her words were not very clear. "Ah Xing, it's okay. We'll be fine once the senior brother finds us."
Gu Xing turned his head to look at her slender neck. If he pinched it lightly, she would die. But...
"I am the older sister." This sentence is naive and stupid.
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