96: I'll bully you two, master and disciple, sooner or later.

However, Xi Nian's resistance was ultimately limited; in the end, she was still carried away by Yun Qingci and Tian Mei.

"Ugh... quick, go away! Qing Ci and the others are coming! Hmph, I hate you so much!"

Although Di Luoying had been being bullied by Gu Yuan...

...she had also been paying attention to her surroundings.

After all, this was outdoors; what if someone saw them... Therefore, when she sensed Qing Ci and the others approaching...

...she hurriedly pushed Gu Yuan off her and said, both ashamed and anxious.

Eh!?

Gu Yuan blinked his eyes somewhat blankly.

Who's coming?

Li-Little Noodle!?

Di Luoying quickly tidied her messy clothes and then glared at Gu Yuan irritably.

"Hurry up and move aside! Hmph, this Venerable One is going to begin testing your Swordsmanship!"

And so, still not knowing what was happening, the blank-faced Gu Yuan was suddenly being whipped by Luoying's longsword.

This scene was witnessed by Yun Qingci and the others who arrived at the mountain peak shortly after.

"Pfft, look, look! Look at Gu Yuan's 'given up on life' face! Heehee, it's so funny~"

Yun Qingci covered her small mouth, pointing at Gu Yuan who was sparring with Di Luoying, and spoke with a giggle.

When Tian Mei saw this scene, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

Only Xi Nian's expression on her pretty face became somewhat strange.

She could clearly see the faint blush that hadn't yet faded from Di Luoying's face, combined with Gu Yuan's unnatural expression... Xi Nian could conclude that these two must have done something before they arrived!

Gu Yuan really is... bullying a woman in broad daylight, and the one he's bullying is even Qing Ci's Revered Master.

This... Sigh... Xi Nian sighed in her heart, not knowing how to even comment on it.

However, there was one thing she knew: if Qing Ci ever found out about Gu Yuan and her Revered Master in the future...

...Well, Gu Yuan would probably be bitten to death by Qing Ci... "Qing Ci, what are you looking at over there? Come here. When did you learn to be so sneaky?"

Di Luoying cast a sidelong glance at Yun Qingci, who was not far away, and spoke indifferently.

Eh... Yun Qingci blinked her eyes. How did Revered Master find her... Well, there was no helping it.

Yun Qingci could only scratch her head and walk out somewhat sheepishly.

Xi Nian and Tian Mei also walked out behind her.

"Revered Master, I..."

Yun Qingci was just about to offer a few words of defense, but Gu Yuan directly interrupted her.

"Sword Immortal, I think Qing Ci is becoming more and more undisciplined. As the saying goes, 'without rules, there is no order.' I suggest punishing her properly!"

Gu Yuan spoke solemnly, while looking at Yun Qingci with some ill intent.

"Otherwise, if she's peeping today, who knows what she'll do in the future."

I... Yun Qingci was instantly fuming upon hearing this, wanting to rush up and give Gu Yuan a headbutt.

However, since her Revered Master was still there, she could only bare her teeth at Gu Yuan as a threat.

"Hmm... Gu Yuan is right. Qing Ci, your temperament has been too impulsive lately..."

Di Luoying glanced at Gu Yuan and then looked at Yun Qingci.

"This time when Gu Yuan goes to the Sword Pool to retrieve a sword, you shall go as his Protector. Take this opportunity to further refine your own Dao of the sword."

Ha!?

Yun Qingci blinked her eyes. This... she had to be a Protector for that stinky fellow Gu Yuan!?

"Revered Master, I... he..."

Di Luoying frowned slightly; seeing this, Yun Qingci didn't dare say anything more.

After all, Revered Master's status in her heart was very high.

"Hmm... you should listen to Gu Yuan. Of course, if he dares to bully you, tell me directly. Do you understand?"

Di Luoying spoke softly after glancing at Gu Yuan.

When Yun Qingci heard the second half of her Revered Master's sentence...

...her previously sullen face immediately showed a hint of excitement.

"Okay, Revered Master, I understand~ Heehee, stinky Gu Yuan, let's see if you still dare to bully me in the future!"

Yun Qingci made a face at Gu Yuan, who just rolled his eyes helplessly.

I was just bullying your Revered Master a moment ago. Little Noodle, you just wait. Sooner or later, I'm going to bully both of you, Revered Master and disciple, together!

"The Sword Pool will open tomorrow. Hmm... Gu Yuan, you should prepare yourself."

With that, Di Luoying left the mountain peak.

There was no helping it; her body still felt strange sensations.

Added to that, this bad fellow Gu Yuan kept winking at her from time to time.

Di Luoying really couldn't take it anymore, so she left immediately after speaking.

"Ehehehe, Gu Yuan, did you hear what Revered Master just said? If you dare bully me again, I'll go complain to Revered Master!"

Seeing Di Luoying leave, Yun Qingci leaned in close to Gu Yuan and said with a chuckle.

Gu Yuan gently flicked Little Noodle's fair forehead.

How is this girl getting sillier and sillier?

"Yes, yes, yes, I wouldn't dare bully you. Otherwise, your Revered Master would come to bully me."

In reality, I'll only bully your Revered Master even more.

Gu Yuan added a sentence in his heart.

How could Yun Qingci guess what Gu Yuan was thinking? She thought he was being quite sensible.

"Mhm, not bad. Gu Yuan, when you go to the Sword Pool to retrieve a sword tomorrow, I'll protect you well!"

Tian Mei and Xi Nian glanced at each other, then both smiled helplessly.

The interaction between Gu Yuan and Yun Qingci was truly interesting.

Xi Nian couldn't help but imagine what kind of reactions Qing Ci would have when she found out about the relationship between her Revered Master and Gu Yuan.

Meanwhile, Tian Mei was looking forward to the next opportunity to see Gu Yuan humiliated.

Hmm... it seems she should get closer to Qing Ci.

After all, she seemed to be the only woman who dared to provoke Gu Yuan.

"Gu Yuan, Xi Nian, and Tian Mei, you can just stay here."

At dusk, Yun Qingci brought Gu Yuan and the others to a secluded and elegant small courtyard.

"I used to live here. There are several rooms inside."

Yun Qingci said, pointing to the courtyard ahead.

"Oh ho, Little Noodle, your place is quite elegant. Not bad, not bad, your taste is okay."

Gu Yuan looked around and then nodded, speaking.

Hearing this, Yun Qingci gave a light hmph, her pretty face full of pride.

"Of course! I designed this place all by myself. Hehe, don't be shy, come on in."

Yun Qingci walked in front, leading Gu Yuan and the others into her courtyard.

"Speaking of which, you're the first group of people to enter my courtyard. Well, we're friends after all~"

Yun Qingci sighed with emotion, while Gu Yuan, Xi Nian, and Tian Mei all nodded with amusement.

They were just visiting, yet this Little Noodle was getting all sentimental.