Dilemma
Gu Shuoxing nudged Young Master Qu. Qu Mingzhe looked at him with bright eyes, paused for a moment, and then replied clearly, "Now that we've already resigned from the shop and have nowhere to stay, the sooner we go back, the better for us."
"It's not dark yet, so let's get going." As Qu Mingzhe looked at him, he noticed that Gu Shuoxing patted the shoulder he had just leaned on, and the next moment, those hands were extended to him.
Qu Mingzhe immediately took his hand and pulled them up. While eating dessert, Qu Mingzhe made sure to find a clean place to sit, but Gu Shuoxing was more casual in comparison. Their actions just now were a tacit understanding between the two. Since coming down the mountain, Gu Shuoxing had intentionally taken care of him, and for this reason, he had looked after some of his ailments.
Qu Mingzhe came from a wealthy and influential family, which still held some sway over him despite his status as a member of the immortal sect. He didn't usually flaunt it, partly because he didn't show it, and partly because he subconsciously avoided doing so.
People exist in two states: conscious and unconscious. When relaxed, people often unconsciously reveal their latent habits.
Qu Mingzhe's actions were not entirely wrong, nor was it his fault. However, if viewed through the lens of a dog-eat-dog world, his actions were not problematic.
"Whether the head of the Qu family is a high-ranking official, a wealthy merchant, or extremely poor, it is due to his personal abilities. Qu Mingzhe was born into the Qu family, so he inherited the legacy of his fathers and should shoulder the responsibilities and honor of the family."
If he doesn't want to, he can choose not to care, but the mission on his shoulders is a burden he must carry throughout his life, like a traveler going against the tide, small yet vast in the world.
Gu Shuoxing was knowledgeable and experienced; he understood these things, but that didn't mean he wouldn't accept or refute these highly capable individuals. On the contrary, by acting for the people, for the common folk, and for their own conscience, they had already made an effort in just one aspect.
Therefore, when he sees Qu Mingzhe naturally revealing himself, he will be very sensitive to avoid it. Gu Shuoxing said, "There is no need for this between us."
After that, they saw that the last bit of distance between them had disappeared.
Qu Mingzhe recalled waking up and looking at his face. Silently, he looked ahead at the road ahead. The road was long and arduous, but they felt that although it was long, they would reach the end.
"Oh, Mingzhe, young master, shall we stay here for the time being?"
"Qu Mingzhe, let's go."
"Qu Mingzhe, slow down, I'll wait for you."
"Don't worry, I will never abandon my brothers unless I have no conscience."
...
Gu Shuoxing's words stirred up waves in Qu Mingzhe's ears.
"Yes, this is the handsome guy he identified as the best caregiver of the year, someone he used to admire very much."
The journey was long, but for the two of them with their carefree attitudes, it wasn't that far. Qu Mingzhe, in particular, secretly rejoiced, and he could call this past event "the pinnacle of his life."
...
Chi Wangyue and Yan Tianhua walked together, while Bai Hanxin led the way with great fanfare, but she was utterly hopeless when it came to directions. Bai Tian followed behind her, providing perfectly accurate directions. The four of them passed by briefly, but there were some unexpected events along the way.
Bai Hanxin not only has the demeanor of a female knight-errant, but also a knack for stirring things up, even though she's doing it to rid the people of evil, and even though there's nothing wrong with doing good deeds in themselves. However, the group didn't try anything unusual; they simply faced the situation calmly and methodically.
Bai Hanxin maintained a calm and composed expression, as if facing Mount Tai, but inwardly she thought, "I'm so cool. I'm probably the only one like me on my own peak!"
Bai Tian glanced at Bai Hanxin's silent yet excited little tail and wagged it helplessly. Considering her senior sister's "childlike heart," she thanked her for her understanding and said it was no problem.
Chi Wangyue imagined, "If Bai Hanxin's past acts of bravery and loyalty were added to his side story, how many points would he accumulate to form a towering building, like surging waves flowing endlessly?"
The four of them meddle in a lot of other people's business on the way.
The tasks included things like "eliminating bandits," "promoting rice sales," "finding people for others," and even "finding the cat" at the end.
After a series of actions, the Ruthless Peak Master proved to be quite ruthless.
On the surface, Chi Wangyue appeared to be acting normally, but in her heart, she was already thinking of a way to "find a sack, knock Bai Hanxin unconscious, put him in it, and get on the road."
Yan Tianhua looked at Chi Wangyue gently.
Perhaps it was because Chi Wangyue's expression was too melancholy, but in any case, Yan Tianhua understood his thoughts in that instant.
He knew what he was thinking, but in the end, he only touched his hair lightly. Chi Wangyue froze instinctively, standing there, staring blankly at him.
This seems to be an attempt to "advise him to bear with it."
Chi Wangyue's anger suddenly subsided, as if extinguished by water. But turning around, the "culprit" herself was eager to tell them about the achievements along the way.
He opened his mouth and said, "Miss Bai, you seem to have thoroughly understood the hardships of the people. You are full of enthusiasm, but we are the ones who suffer."
Bai Hanxin ignored those words and stretched out her hand to show her companion what she had gained during this period.
The reward for their heroic act was the heartfelt gifts from those they had helped. There were no valuables, just food and handmade trinkets, and some money that Bai Hanxin had refused but secretly slipped into his bag.
"Get rid of the bandits" and at least the people in the surrounding area can live in peace for a while.
As for "promoting rice sales" and "helping others find people," these were all things she did to the best of her ability. She only accomplished what she could see in front of her.
Even the final "finding the cat" activity, while somewhat childlike in its innocence, was something they did. In itself, seeing their beloved pet brings another wave of emotion.
“We did gain something. I calculated that for everything we did, there was a return gift from the corresponding person.”
Bai Hanxin silently said to herself, "Thank you for your hard work, my friend, and I'm sorry..."
"If I could be selfish just this once, I would never again go to Wuqing Peak to research those strange and unusual pills, nor would I arbitrarily turn away guests like Bai Tian," Bai Hanxin thought to himself.
She was briefly lost in thought, oblivious to the changes around her.
Chi Wangyue casually picked up a string of copper coins. They looked very old, probably collected by that family over a long period of time or found in some corner as a decoration.
This thing might really be worthless, but... Chi Wangyue still played with it.
Yan Tianhua gently took some rice, while some extraordinary person set up a pot for her.
Unsurprisingly, he picked up a small cooking pot and gave a slightly careless smile.
Bai Tian didn't move, but she leaned back casually. There was no hint of blame in her eyes for her going to all this trouble.
At first, I might have thought she was meddling, but later I realized it was a good thing, after all, she was there.
Just like giving directions, Bai Hanxin, who always takes detours, will eventually lead them astray. With her there, the outcome will change.
Bai Tian used all the tenderness she had ever possessed on Bai Hanxin, perhaps because Bai Hanxin offered her a sliver of warmth.
By the time Bai Hanxin realized what was happening, a long time had passed... There were only a few obstacles on their path forward, and they would be fine once they got over them.
Until they returned to Luoshu.
Coincidentally, Gu Shuoxing happened to run into this group. Upon seeing his friend, Gu Shuoxing's face lit up with joy.
Looking at the senior brother and junior brother, I suddenly felt that the two were a perfect match, the kind of people who were more and more pleasing to the eye the more I looked at them.
Because he was someone who couldn't keep his mouth shut, he blurted it out.
As if holding a grudge, Chi Wangyue followed Gu Shuoxing and whispered, "Senior Brother asked me to tell you that he's going to specially customize an exclusive luxury meal for you."
Gu Shuoxing's smile froze for a moment, but in the blink of an eye, she calmly moved on from this trivial topic and made sure to contact her junior brother about other things.
When Yan Tianhua heard this, he felt as if a gentle breeze had blown through his heart. But he didn't move. However, the male lead's favorability towards Chi Wangyue subtly increased by another five percent.
It's already 25%...
Bai Tian greeted Qu Mingzhe briefly, having met a few times and being fellow disciples. After that, they went their separate ways.
They were only an hour away from Luoshu, and they chatted about what had happened along the way. Upon returning to Luoshu, they realized they had missed each other dearly after not seeing each other for so long.
Chi Wangyue, Yan Tianhua, and Gu Shuoxing walked towards Wuqing Peak together, while the others returned home to recover their empty energy.
Gu Shuoxing's first action was to go find his master, as he always felt a sense of kinship towards his master.
Xing Juan doted on his three disciples and was somewhat indulgent towards Gu Shuoxing, which led to Gu Shuoxing being neither too young nor too old and not showing much respect for his elders.
Gu Shuoxing was the kind of person who would only seek out his master for no particular reason. So when he entered the familiar place, he immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Before he arrived, the Xing family would know in advance, and subsequently, he could accurately find his master every time he appeared.
But this time was different. He searched every nook and cranny of the place, but he couldn't find a single clue left by Xing Juan.
Even the collapse of the sky couldn't be more devastating.
Gu Shuoxing suppressed his suspicions. He walked towards Yan Tianhua, who was sitting at home at the time, with Chi Wangyue also there as a guest.
Good things don't come, but bad things happen one after another.
Yan Tianhua also noticed something was wrong. He was discussing it with his junior brother when he saw Gu Shuoxing, who was usually calm and unhurried, running over.
They were given the shocking news that "Master has disappeared."
If even Gu Shuoxing is confirmed to be absent, then there's a 90% chance he's not at Wuqing Peak.
Xing Juan is not that kind of person, so it's understandable that Gu Shuoxing would act this way.
"Elder Xing, everything will be alright," Chi Wangyue said, though she was also worried.
The stone was thrown down, creating a ripple, but then disappeared into the deeper waves.
...
Even more serious than the raging waves was the fact that as soon as they returned home, Wuqing Peak had already suffered a calamity, although they did not know whether this was intentionally arranged by their master.
Thinking of Xing Juan, all three of them felt a heavy weight in their hearts.
Gu Shuoxing couldn't laugh, Chi Wangyue was serious and silent, and Yan Tianhua was even worse; her face lacked its usual gentleness, showing only a stiffness and a forced calmness.
At this moment, only the indifferent scenery and three troubled young men remain on Ruthless Peak.
...
"Elder, is what you're doing appropriate?" the boy, who was actually a white crane, asked silently.
Xing Juan's voice was somewhat soft, as if she were saying to herself, "It's not appropriate, but I have my own things to do. They have grown a lot and are no longer as weak as they used to be. There are some things that they need to experience for themselves."
"don't know."
"It's better if you don't understand."
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