286: Chapter 283: Pei Yuhan devotes herself, but Gu Shengge refuses

Gu Shengge craned his neck to look outside, but there was still no sign of Tantai Qingxuan or Jun Mengqing.

He couldn't help but look at the White-clothed Sword Attendant before him in confusion. "Yuhan, have you seen Tantai or Jun Mengqing? Why have they disappeared?"

Pei Yuhan's gaze was timid as she whispered, "Daoist Seed, stop calling for them. The Peak Revered Master and Jun Mengqing have already left the Qiankun Taoist Sect. They probably won't be back for three days."

Gu Shengge was puzzled. "What are they doing? Besides, Revered Master has always preferred peace and quiet. Unless something is happening, how could she possibly go out?"

A faint blush gradually stained Pei Yuhan's exquisite face, making her look quite lovely.

To Gu Shengge's astonishment, she said softly, "Daoist Seed, the Peak Revered Master told me to serve you while you rest."

As she spoke, she shed her already revealing dress, exposing her smooth, jade-like body.

"Daoist Seed, the Peak Revered Master has already passed the Dual Cultivation Technique to me. You can... at any time."

Gu Shengge hadn't expected to return from a quick trip to such a situation; he was momentarily dazed.

While he was still in a daze, the palace gates slammed shut.

At the same time, his Revered Master Tantai Qingxuan's voice drifted in: "Rebellious Disciple, given your current status, Pei Yuhan can no longer be just a minor Sword Attendant. That status is too lowly; she wouldn't be able to stay by your side."

Gu Shengge's eyes flickered. Currently, he could be considered the second-in-command of the Qiongsang Domain. With one call, countless Sect Cultivators would respond. His fame was at its peak.

Consequently, the position by his side had naturally become highly sought after. If Pei Yuhan remained a mere Sword Attendant, someone would soon find a way to replace her. At that point, she might even be in mortal danger.

Gu Shengge's deep gaze fell upon Pei Yuhan as he slowly walked up to her. "Pei Yuhan, do you know what you're saying? Are you sure you've thought this through?"

Pei Yuhan's eyes wavered. Since her Revered Master, the Zhenyue Sword Lord, had fallen, revenge had been her only obsession.

Gu Shengge had slain the high-level members of the Nine Realms Alliance, undoubtedly helping her achieve that revenge. Furthermore, her Revered Master's greatest wish for her before passing was for her to follow Gu Shengge, this True Dragon, and soar above the nine heavens.

More importantly, Gu Shengge was indeed extremely charismatic. Who wouldn't like a man who was not only handsome but also possessed peerless combat strength? In any case, she couldn't refuse.

"I am willing," Pei Yuhan said solemnly.

Gu Shengge's double pupils flickered slightly, a divine light contained within as he stared fixedly at Pei Yuhan.

"Pei Yuhan, your Sword Heart tells me that you are not willing. For now, go to this Daoist Seed's Inner Cultivation Heaven to settle yourself!"

Bright divine light shone from his fingertips. With a flash, Pei Yuhan, along with her clothes, disappeared from before him.

Gu Shengge walked out of the palace. Not far away, Tantai Qingxuan and Jun Mengqing, who were gazing at the sea of clouds, turned back in astonishment.

Especially Tantai Qingxuan; her eyes were full of disbelief. Since when had Gu Shengge's endurance become so short?

In her extreme shock, she couldn't help but ask, "Rebellious Disciple, when did you become so fast?"

Gu Shengge was incredibly embarrassed and snapped, "Revered Master, what nonsense are you talking about! I didn't do that!"

Jun Mengqing, standing nearby, asked in confusion, "Do what?"

After a moment of dazing, she suddenly realized. Her face instantly turned pale, and she swayed as if a gust of wind could blow her away.

If even Pei Yuhan, his personal Sword Attendant, didn't have a chance, then she had even less of one.

Gu Shengge said bitterly, "Revered Master, what I think is that they are already our own people, our most trusted companions. As for taking that step... I haven't thought about it."

Jun Mengqing's face grew even paler, and she collapsed weakly toward Tantai Qingxuan.

Tantai Qingxuan hurried to support her and glared at Gu Shengge. "Even I don't mind, so what on earth are you worried about?"

Jun Mengqing had been silent, but now she looked up with determination, stubbornly meeting Gu Shengge's gaze. "Benefactor, I understand. But I still won't give up!"

Gu Shengge didn't respond, merely looking at them in silence.

Tantai Qingxuan didn't know what to say to Gu Shengge anymore. When this guy became cold, he truly disregarded all personal ties.

Supporting Jun Mengqing, Tantai Qingxuan walked into the palace, only to find to her shock that Pei Yuhan was nowhere to be seen.

Tantai Qingxuan quickly summoned Gu Shengge: "Rebellious Disciple, where is Pei Yuhan? Where did you put her?"

Gu Shengge walked into the palace and, facing Tantai Qingxuan's questioning, explained.

"I've already sent her into the Inner Cultivation Heaven. Didn't Revered Master say you were worried about her being targeted? I thought about it, and it's true. However, the way to protect her isn't just to make her my woman. I think her becoming strong herself is the best protection."

Tantai Qingxuan and Jun Mengqing both fell silent upon hearing this. Gu Shengge's words weren't without merit; being strong oneself was indeed more secure than using a status to protect her.

With both of them speechless, Gu Shengge withdrew his gaze.

"In any case, don't mention these things again. Let it be!"

Gu Shengge found a place to sit, letting Tantai Qingxuan and Jun Mengqing process what he had just said.

After a long silence, Jun Mengqing suddenly burst into tears and ran out of the palace.

This time, Tantai Qingxuan didn't ask further. She felt she couldn't control Gu Shengge anymore. The more she said, the more she erred; it was better not to interfere.

After Jun Mengqing left, Gu Shengge slowly walked to Tantai Qingxuan's side.

"Revered Master, some things won't necessarily work out just because you try to matchmake. Please don't mention those things again in the future; I don't really like it."

Tantai Qingxuan was full of shock. "What? Are you blaming your Revered Master now?"

Gu Shengge was startled; there was a hint of unreasonableness in her tone. He never expected his Revered Master to have such an emotional outburst.

He slowly moved to sit beside Tantai Qingxuan. "Revered Master, I don't agree anyway. I want to go to the Zhongtian Star Region in a while, so let's cherish the time we have together now!"

In the Immortal Pavilion amidst the clouds, Daoist chants echoed, and Dao patterns of energy intertwined, surging into the sky. Wave after wave, the energy above became increasingly dazzling.

Three months later, Gu Shengge finally stepped out of the Immortal Pavilion, satisfied. As soon as he got outside, he encountered Jun Mengqing sitting in the distance, looking crestfallen.

Gu Shengge didn't know what to say to her for a moment, so he just stood in the distance, watching.

Jun Mengqing seemed to sense something and turned her head, her eyes meeting Gu Shengge's flustered gaze.

Seeing this, Jun Mengqing gave a cold snort. "Benefactor, there's no need to be so nervous. I'm not here to force you, nor do I have any designs on you."

Facing such a serious Jun Mengqing, Gu Shengge was full of confusion. "Then what do you mean by this?"

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