93: Cute little ahoge

To be honest, looking at Little Noodle now, Gu Yuan couldn't see even a hint of the cold and rigid person she had been when they first met.

The current Yun Qingci was a complete goofball, yet she herself remained blissfully unaware of it.

However, it had to be admitted that this version of Yun Qingci brought everyone much more joy.

Out of fear—cough, no, perhaps because he missed Luoying—Gu Yuan pushed the speed of the boat-shaped flying vessel to its limit.

Even so, it still took a full day to reach the vicinity of the Liyue Sword Sect.

"Hey, we're finally almost there! Once we get off the boat, I'll give you all a proper introduction to our Liyue Sword Sect!"

As they approached their destination, Yun Qingci's excitement gradually grew.

After all, she had been away for quite some time on her training journey, and truth be told, she really missed the Liyue Sword Sect.

Xi Nian looked at the scenery through the porthole and said curiously:

"It seems like everyone in the surrounding area is a Sword Cultivator. Qing Ci, is this because of the Liyue Sword Sect's influence?"

Hearing this, Yun Qingci also looked out the porthole and nodded.

"Yeah, the Eastern Region is the Liyue Sword Sect's territory, so almost everyone is a Sword Cultivator. Well, in the Eastern Region, the elegance and charm of Sword Cultivators are quite evident."

That was true; every region had its own unique characteristics.

And the most prominent feature of the Eastern Region was its Sword Cultivators.

"The Human Race is truly a fascinating race. I can still vividly remember the scene from long ago when all the Sword Cultivators in this region charged forward as one, drawing their swords toward the heavens..."

Tian Mei spoke softly, then continued with a look of deep emotion:

"I never imagined that after so many eons, this place would remain completely unchanged."

Hmm... I know you've lived a long time, but why do I feel like you're just showing off?

Thinking this, Gu Yuan irritably flicked Tian Mei's fair forehead.

"I haven't even started acting cool yet, but here you are doing it first. You need to learn how to make me look impressive in the future, got it?"

"Ouch..." Tian Mei clutched her head and pouted, about to say something.

But after seeing Gu Yuan's threatening gaze, she lost her nerve.

Qing Ci was right, this person is really bad... Tian Mei muttered to herself, but outwardly, she just nodded obediently.

There was nothing she could do; she was still his person for now... If she didn't listen, who knew if he would bully her again?

"Don't listen to him! Hmph, he's just one Gu Yuan. With me here, what's there to be afraid of?"

At that moment, Yun Qingci pulled Tian Mei into an embrace and stuck her tongue out at Gu Yuan defiantly, acting as if she were protecting her.

"Once you become my little maid, you'll find out exactly what there is to be afraid of. Don't go crying then, Little Noodle~"

Gu Yuan rolled his eyes and spoke irritably.

He hadn't originally intended to bully Little Noodle too much.

Otherwise, if she went and complained to Luoying, he'd be finished.

But seeing Little Noodle's arrogant attitude now, Gu Yuan couldn't help but want to bully her mercilessly.

Upon hearing this, Yun Qingci pulled Xi Nian over as well.

With Tian Mei on her left and Xi Nian on her right, Little Noodle stood in the middle and stuck her tongue out playfully at Gu Yuan.

"The three of us are an alliance! If you dare to bully me, Tian Mei and Xi Nian won't let you get away with it! Right, Tian Mei? Xi Nian?"

After saying this, Yun Qingci waited for their response.

After all, in her view, when facing a hateful Devil King like Gu Yuan, they, as three "weak women," should unite and resist him together!

As it turned out... there was no response for a long time.

Hmm...?

What's going on? What does this mean?!

Yun Qingci blinked, and seeing Gu Yuan's knowing smirk, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Her face stiffened as she slowly turned her head to look at Xi Nian.

"Ahem..." Xi Nian cleared her throat and averted her gaze.

Refusing to give up, Yun Qingci turned to look at the other side.

"Mm..." Tian Mei also lowered her head, remaining silent.

Eh?!

Yun Qingci was instantly stunned.

No, we agreed to be sisters in an alliance! How—how did it turn out like this?!

Seeing this, Gu Yuan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He waved his hand at Yun Qingci, then pulled Xi Nian and Tian Mei toward him.

"Little Noodle, have you misunderstood something? You should know that these two..."

Gu Yuan paused, then kissed Xi Nian and Tian Mei on their cheeks—one on the left and one on the right—before continuing:

"...are both my people. Who gave you the confidence to say what you just said?"

Gu Yuan's expression was incredibly arrogant, making him look just like a major villain.

Meanwhile, Xi Nian and Tian Mei were held in Gu Yuan's arms, their faces flushed red, and they didn't resist at all.

Hearing this, Yun Qingci was instantly fuming, but she realized she still couldn't do anything to Gu Yuan.

In the end, she could only sit back down in her seat, feeling aggrieved and muttering to herself:

"They always say Gu Yuan is a bad fellow, but now they don't even dare to resist. They're total plastic sisters!"

Gu Yuan chuckled, then patted Yun Qingci's head and said:

"It's alright, Little Noodle. Once you become my little maid, then we'll be on the same side too."

Yun Qingci rolled her eyes and irritably slapped Gu Yuan's hand away.

"Go away! Who's on your side? Hmph, even if I, Yun Qingci, jump off this flying vessel, I will absolutely never be on your side!"

With that, Yun Qingci hopped down from her seat, the tuft of hair on her head swaying back and forth.

"We're here! Hmph, hurry up and get out, or I'll have Revered Master hack you to death! Blehh~"

Yun Qingci turned back to stick her tongue out and make a face at Gu Yuan before walking out of the flying vessel.

Gu Yuan watched the back of her head and shook his head in amusement.

But before he could say anything, he heard Yun Qingci cry out in surprise:

"Ah! Why aren't we on the ground yet? Dammit, I'm really falling!"

"Hahaha..." Gu Yuan, Xi Nian, and Tian Mei all burst into laughter upon hearing Yun Qingci's embarrassed and angry voice.

No, really, how can this Little Noodle be so funny?

At this moment, Yun Qingci was incredibly embarrassed.

After all, she had just said those words in front of Gu Yuan.

And yet... she actually ended up falling.

How annoying! How am I supposed to face Gu Yuan after this?!

What made Yun Qingci feel even more despairing was that her Revered Master's voice came from right in front of her.

"Qing Ci...? Even if you missed your Revered Master dearly, there's no need for such a grand gesture, is there?"

Di Luoying looked at Qing Ci, who was kneeling on the ground, and felt momentarily bewildered.