171: Gu Yuan, you're the best!

Where did a girl like Xiao Meng learn so many ways to play... I heard her say she often hides away alone to read picture books.

Hmm... I have to say, in this regard, Chi Lin is truly far inferior to Xiao Meng~

At least she's willing to study; unlike Chi Lin, who comes to challenge with a face full of arrogance every time, only to be defeated.

However... this also seems to have a different kind of charm.

"Gu Yuan, what are you grinning about? Is it this way? By the way, is that Secret Realm you mentioned really that mysterious?"

On the way to that mysterious Secret Realm, Yun Qingci poked Gu Yuan's waist and spoke somewhat irritably.

Uh... hearing Little Noodle's words, Gu Yuan finally snapped out of it.

He rolled his eyes, gave Little Noodle a chop with his hand, and said:

"We should be almost there. That Secret Realm might have some secrets, so don't let your guard down, okay?"

Xi Nian, who was beside them, also nodded upon hearing this.

"Don't worry, Gu Yuan, we know what we're doing. Qing Ci, you too, you need to behave yourself later, understand?"

Hearing Xi Nian's words, Yun Qingci curled her lip but didn't say anything more.

"By the way, Gu Yuan, does Tian Mei have other arrangements for staying in the Jin Mie Cult? Why didn't she come along?"

Xi Nian suddenly thought of this and asked curiously.

Gu Yuan nodded, his expression looking a bit subtle.

"Well... perhaps because of her status as a heavenly dao incarnation, besides me, that book of heavenly judgment is quite close to her."

Gu Yuan said, shaking his head with a chuckle.

"Correspondingly, that book of heavenly judgment is also quite beneficial to her. Having us for that Secret Realm is enough, so I let her hold onto that book and Cultivate for a while."

So that's how it is... Yun Qingci and Xi Nian glanced at each other and both nodded.

What Gu Yuan said made sense.

One was a direct disciple of a Sword Immortal, the other was the Saintess of the Taiyi Dao Sect, and with Gu Yuan added to the mix, a mere Secret Realm was indeed nothing to worry about.

"This time can also be considered a trial run for the Tomb of the Lost, just to let us get in sync with each other."

Gu Yuan said with a smile.

Get in sync... Hearing this, Xi Nian thought of something, her pretty face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head shyly.

How could Gu Yuan have imagined that this Little Saintess, who looked as cold as the moon, was actually thinking about some... well... Yun Qingci patted her chest, her face full of pride.

"Don't worry, I'm here! Gu Yuan, Xi Nian, I'll protect you. Wahahaha, I guarantee you'll be fine~"

Gu Yuan just rolled his eyes at her boastful display.

Heaven knows where this Little Noodle got her confidence.

Speaking of which, has this girl always been this silly?

That's not right. I remember when we first met, she was clearly a very steady and old-fashioned girl.

How did she turn into this now?

The three of them chatted and laughed, playing around along the way, until they arrived before the Secret Realm.

"Gu Yuan, I can sense that there is indeed a Secret Realm ahead, but... why can't I see anything..."

The three of them reached a valley. Xi Nian frowned slightly and spoke with some confusion.

She could clearly sense the fluctuations of mysterious energy within the valley ahead.

But looking out, she saw nothing.

The valley was very peaceful.

"Gu Yuan, do you think there's some mechanism nearby, or maybe some trigger condition is needed?"

Yun Qingci poked Gu Yuan with her sword hilt and asked.

There were only a few ways to open a Secret Realm on the Qihuang Continent.

However, this Secret Realm was truly strange.

Because the Secret Realm couldn't be seen at all, there was no talk of any switch.

Gu Yuan looked for a long while but couldn't see anything special.

But that didn't matter. What mattered was that he had the System in hand; what was a mere Secret Realm?

"It's fine. You two step back a bit; I'll make this Secret Realm reveal itself."

Gu Yuan spoke confidently to Yun Qingci and Xi Nian.

Both girls were curious upon hearing this, but they obediently took a few steps back.

"Gu Yuan, if you can't do it, don't force it. At worst, we can just look around for clues."

Yun Qingci said considerately, but her words were full ofmockery."

Gu Yuan was certain that if he really couldn't reveal the Secret Realm in a moment.

This Little Noodle would definitely mock him without restraint.

He was getting to know Yun Qingci better and better now.

"Just watch my performance. Next is the moment to witness a miracle!"

After saying that, Gu Yuan took out a mirror from his robe.

[dongxu mirror]: Clear as a blazing fire, it perceives truth and falsehood. Shining this mirror at a target can reveal all hidden things!

Well, maybe this Secret Realm required some special requirements to enter.

But for Gu Yuan, there was no need for all those complications; just using an item would do.

Gu Yuan held the [dongxu mirror] and shone it toward the valley ahead.

At the same time, a strange light radiated from the dongxu mirror.

Under the illumination of that light, a shimmering barrier gradually appeared in the valley ahead.

When that barrier appeared, the entire valley shook slightly before gradually returning to peace.

Wow... Yun Qingci and Xi Nian both gasped in surprise.

No, how did Gu Yuan do that?

How did he just shine a mirror like that and the Secret Realm appeared!?

The two girls looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion.

"How's that? Not bad, right? Hehe, you can worship me all you want now."

Gu Yuan turned and winked at the two girls, then said with a chuckle.

"Ugh..." Yun Qingci couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.

This guy was so thick-skinned. Worship? How could she and Xi Nian possibly... "Mm... Gu Yuan, you are the most, most amazing. Xi Nian admires you so much~"

However, Xi Nian gently leaned into Gu Yuan's arms and spoke softly.

That cold, pretty face was now truly full of adoration.

Wait... Yun Qingci was completely stunned. Xi Nian, you, how can you be so obedient?

And I thought you were on my team!

Listening to the girl's voice as gentle as water in his arms, Gu Yuan felt wonderful.

He held Xi Nian, then winked at Yun Qingci and said provocatively:

"See that, little maid? As a maid, you don't even know to praise your master at all times. A little maid like you is far from qualified, you know."

I... Yun Qingci's face was now covered in black lines, feeling somewhat unable to face this shameless couple.

"You guys... ptooey, ptooey, ptooey! You shameless couple~ Hmph, hurry up and enter the Secret Realm!"

With that, Yun Qingci took the lead and walked toward the Secret Realm, seemingly not wanting to deal with Gu Yuan and Xi Nian at all.

Gu Yuan and Xi Nian just chuckled softly and followed her.