29: Zhao Wei was covered in burly men

Several hours later.

Zhao Wei finally recovered, stretched, and felt more comfortable than ever before.

Just then, out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Lin Xiaotian slowly stepping out while leaning against the doorframe, looking for all the world like an old man of seventy or eighty.

"Isn't this the majestic Azure Emperor?" Zhao Wei walked over to support him, her tone teasing. "A few cups of wine were enough to knock you down?"

Lin Xiaotian shook his head with a bitter smile. "I really fell for it this time. I didn't expect the Sleepless Drunken Dream to have such a powerful aftereffect."

He paused, then said helplessly, "And that Fellow Daoist Su kept pouring me drinks. I thought she was being generous, but it turns out she just wanted to see me make a fool of myself."

With Zhao Wei's support, Lin Xiaotian slowly walked over and lay down on a rocking chair in the courtyard.

Zhao Wei also sat down in the rocking chair next to him.

Suddenly, she noticed Lin Xiaotian looking at her with a strange expression, and she couldn't help but frown. "What are you looking at? Do I have flowers on my face?"

Lin Xiaotian withdrew his gaze and hesitated. "It's not that... I had a dream."

"You had a dream too?" Zhao Wei's eyes lit up, and she immediately leaned in. "Tell me quickly, what did you dream about?"

Lin Xiaotian was stunned. "So you also..."

"Mm-hmm!" Zhao Wei nodded, urging him. "You go first!"

Lin Xiaotian hesitated for a moment before whispering, "I dreamed that you... were covered in men."

Zhao Wei looked confused and lay back down. "What kind of dream is that?"

Seeing she didn't understand, Lin Xiaotian emphasized it again. "Men! You were covered in men!"

Zhao Wei stared at him as if he were an idiot.

Lin Xiaotian grew anxious and laid it all out. "I mean ten big men were holding you down on the ground and bullying you!"

Zhao Wei suddenly realized what he meant, and her expression darkened instantly. "Ten men bullying me? And what about you? What were you doing?"

Lin Xiaotian's eyes darted around, and he stammered, "I... I was trying to stop them."

"Did you succeed?" Zhao Wei narrowed her eyes, her tone dangerous.

What kind of lousy dream was this jerk having?

Could it be that this is what he was actually thinking?

The more Zhao Wei thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and her gaze toward Lin Xiaotian became increasingly displeased.

"Well..." Lin Xiaotian swallowed hard. "I tried, but there seemed to be an invisible barrier blocking me."

Zhao Wei's face grew darker and darker. "Do you know those men?"

"No, I don't..." Lin Xiaotian shrank his neck. "Their faces were all blurred."

"Slap!"

A loud slap landed on Lin Xiaotian's face.

"You, Lin Xiaotian!" Zhao Wei was trembling with anger. "To have a dream like that, are you actually hoping I get bullied by ten men in turns?!"

Lin Xiaotian waved his hands hurriedly, defending himself. "No, no, it's just a dream."

"Slap!"

Another slap.

"A dream? You, a dignified Great Emperor, can't even control your own dreams?"

Zhao Wei was furious. "It must be that this is what you really think! I've been with you for so many years, and you actually want to see me get bullied?!"

As she spoke, she threw another slap.

Lin Xiaotian wanted to cry but had no tears. "It really was just a dream."

Zhao Wei sneered. "Dreams are a reflection of the subconscious."

"Have you been fantasizing about this scenario for a long time? What's even more ridiculous is that you were just watching from the side."

"Tell me! Are you even a man?!"

Lin Xiaotian was left speechless.

It was just a dream, did she have to take it so seriously?

He suddenly realized something and countered, "Then what did you dream about?"

Zhao Wei blurted out, "I was also covered in men."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaotian was instantly furious. "And you're scolding me? You're the same! Tell me, do you want to find other men too?"

"Slap!"

Another loud slap.

Lin Xiaotian covered his face, looking completely bewildered. "Why are you hitting me again?"

Zhao Wei snorted coldly. "The men in my dream were all you!"

Lin Xiaotian was instantly speechless.

He really couldn't refute that.

But then, a thought crossed his mind, and he was delighted. "It was really me?"

"Of course!" Zhao Wei gritted her teeth. "Lin Xiaotian, you can't hide whether or not you love someone."

"In your dream, other men were bullying me, while my dream was entirely you. That's the difference!"

The more she spoke, the more emotional she became. "Indeed, those who are loved are fearless, while those who show love are left covered in wounds."

"Pah! You dead scumbag!"

Lin Xiaotian was completely confused.

What was all this?

It was just a dream, how did it escalate to relationship issues?

He asked tentatively, "Weiwei, so how did I perform in your dream?"

Zhao Wei's cheeks instantly turned bright red, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at him.

Seeing her reaction, Lin Xiaotian immediately got excited and leaned in closer to press her. "Tell me, how did I perform?"

Zhao Wei glared at him in shame and annoyance, biting her lip. "You... how can you have the nerve to ask!"

She clenched her little fists, her voice getting lower and lower. "It was clearly my dream... yet you were the one controlling the rhythm the whole time."

Lin Xiaotian's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth curled into an unconscious, smug arc. "Oh? So that means..."

"Shut up!" Zhao Wei, blushing, covered his mouth with her hand. "You're not allowed to say it! Not allowed to think it! And especially not allowed to be smug!"

As she finished speaking, she turned to leave, but Lin Xiaotian stood up and scooped her up into his arms, carrying her into the house.

Before long, a sound of dissatisfaction drifted out. "Useless thing."

"If only you were one-tenth as capable as you were in the dream."

Misty Rain Courtyard was close at hand.

Cao Bu and the Ninth Elder walked side by side toward the courtyard.

"Ninth Elder, you specifically asked me to come here, what is it for?" Cao Bu looked at the approaching Misty Rain Courtyard and asked with a feigned sense of understanding. "Could it be related to Sister Chuyan?"

The Ninth Elder let out a long sigh. "Brother, I've thought about it all night, and I still think it's best to ask you to come and persuade her."

Cao Bu frowned slightly. "What? Is Sister Chuyan feeling hopeless again and wanting to commit suicide?"

The Ninth Elder shook his head. "That's not it."

"Then why?" Cao Bu looked puzzled.

The Ninth Elder pulled Cao Bu to the courtyard gate and gently pushed it open a crack, signaling him to look inside.

Cao Bu looked intently and saw Gu Chuyan holding a long sword, dancing with it in the courtyard, the movements sharp and windy, every move and stance exuding a chilling Killing Intent.

Seeing this, the corners of his lips curled up almost imperceptibly.

It seemed that the initiative he took that night had indeed worked.

Keep up the effort.

You are the assassin I value the most.

Cao Bu pretended to observe for a moment, then turned his head and feigned confusion. "Isn't this just ordinary sword practice? What's wrong with it?"

The Ninth Elder's brows were tightly locked. "Don't you notice that every move and stance of this girl carries extreme Killing Intent?"

"If she continues like this, I'm afraid she will be consumed by the killing thoughts and become a Puppet that only knows how to kill."

"Furthermore, she has been like this ever since that incident. For the past half month, she hasn't rested at all."

Cao Bu shook his head disapprovingly. "It shouldn't be that bad. If she can learn to use the Law of Killing, Sister Chuyan's combat power will surely rise to a higher level."

"With greater strength comes the ability to protect oneself; shouldn't you be happy about that, old man?"

The Ninth Elder looked troubled. "Brother, you speak lightly. In the Spirit Realm, everyone who has mastered the Law of Killing is a Devil Head that everyone wants to kill, right? Isn't this pushing her into a pit of fire?"

Cao Bu countered, "I cannot agree with that, Ninth Elder. Have you forgotten my Third Godmother? She possesses the Law of Killing, the Law of the Sword, and the Law of Reincarnation, and isn't she highly respected?"

The Ninth Elder shook his head repeatedly. "How can this girl be compared to the Third Mistress? The three Mistresses are all peerless Prodigies; it's hard to say if this girl can even achieve the status of Quasi-Emperor in the future."

Cao Bu said unhurriedly, "You lack confidence in Sister Chuyan. If the Third Mistress were to teach her personally, it might actually be possible for her to learn how to use the Law of Killing."

The Ninth Elder shook his head. "The Third Mistress is such a prominent figure. The Clan Chief has said that the three Mistresses are destined to ascend to the position of Heavenly Emperor, and even have hopes of Immortal Ascension. Why would she take this girl as a disciple?"

Cao Bu looked at the sword light in the courtyard and sighed lightly. "Man proposes, God disposes. If you don't try, how will you know? What if it works?"

Heavenly Emperor: A term for Great Emperor Peak, only one step away from Immortal Ascension.

"Ninth Elder, there is nothing I can do about this, so I will take my leave." After saying this, Cao Bu turned and walked away.

The Ninth Elder hurriedly caught up. "Brother Cao, at least go in and persuade her, what if it works?"

Cao Bu waved his hands repeatedly. "You'd better ask someone else. With the Killing Intent Sister Chuyan has, if I go in, I'll surely be scared to my knees."

After the two had walked away.

Gu Chuyan in the Misty Rain Courtyard suddenly stopped her sword and stood still.

She gazed at the retreating figures outside the door gap, her red lips parting slightly. "Third Mistress."

After speaking, a flash of determination crossed her eyes. She put away her long sword, pushed the door open, and walked toward the Scholarly Fragrance Courtyard.

Outside Scholarly Fragrance Courtyard.

Cao Bu was walking slowly toward this side.

From afar, he saw a familiar figure kneeling outside the courtyard gate.

After walking closer, he feigned surprise, though he had anticipated it. "Sister Chuyan, what are you doing?"

He blinked, pretending to realize. "You didn't overhear the conversation between your grandfather and me just now, did you?"

Gu Chuyan looked up at Cao Bu, the corners of her mouth curling slightly to reveal a faint smile. "Big Brother Cao, may I call you that?"

Cao Bu nodded, his tone casual. "According to seniority, most people in the Gu Clan have to call me Big Brother Cao, so if you want to call me that, go ahead."