Chapter 101

"As the saying goes, a day apart is like three autumns; by that count, it’s been over twenty years, so how is it not a long time?"

Gu Gu Hanyuan was not someone to be stumped by such simple dialogue, and he directly exaggerated.

Even Huang Rong was amused into covering her mouth and laughing.

"Still as glib as ever; I wonder how many little girls you’ve tricked with that mouth."

Gu Gu Hanyuan felt his throat go dry from Huang Rong’s giggling, and he tried hard to manage his expression.

"Little girls these days aren't easy to trick; the gentle big sister is the best after all."

Huang Rong knew he was referring to her and couldn't help but roll her beautiful eyes.

However, the term "big sister" still made Huang Rong, who had begun to care about her age, feel much better.

"You even dare to tease me; is there anything you don't dare to do?"

"I don't dare to let someone like Tian Tian Boguang live. I’m afraid that one day he might hurt the people I care about."

Gu Gu Hanyuan said this to Huang Rong seriously and solemnly.

Huang Rong was slightly startled by Gu Gu Hanyuan’s words. She had naturally heard of Gu Gu Hanyuan killing Tian Tian Boguang with his own hands.

She felt the same deep hatred for such flower-plucking thieves, so she and Guo Fu had both applauded the news.

Looking at Gu Gu Hanyuan as he said this earnestly, although she felt he must be referring to Guo Fu and Yue Yue Lingshan, because he was staring at her, she felt that the person he cared about also included herself.

Huang Rong reached out with feminine grace to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear, masking that fleeting moment of panic.

She gave Gu Gu Hanyuan a reproachful look:

"I know you care about Fu'er and Miss Yue, alright?"

Gu Gu Hanyuan simply shook his head and said nothing.

Huang Rong felt somewhat uncomfortable due to Gu Gu Hanyuan’s silence, feeling as if she had truly guessed his thoughts just now.

At this moment, the two women who had been at each other's throats finally stopped.

In fact, both had intended to call a truce when Huang Rong approached.

Especially Yue Yue Lingshan, who felt the pressure increase by more than a notch when she saw Huang Rong, who was as bright as spring flowers and beautiful beyond this world.

Yue Yue Lingshan had always felt her mother, Ning Zhongze, was the ceiling of beauty, but she hadn't expected Huang Rong to be so much more stunning than her mother.

Even looking at Guo Fu now, Yue Yue Lingshan, who had previously felt their beauty was evenly matched, now thought, "Is that it?"

With such a beautiful mother, how could you turn out like this? How disappointing must your father be?

Guo Fu felt Yue Yue Lingshan’s gaze was particularly rude and wanted to get angry but couldn't find a reason.

Both women had heard Gu Gu Hanyuan’s words and felt he must be talking about them.

Especially Yue Yue Lingshan, who had experienced it firsthand; she felt her heart filled with warmth, so hot that her eyes shimmered and sparkled.

Yue Yue Lingshan respectfully greeted Huang Rong.

After all, Huang Rong was world-renowned and an object of admiration for almost all women, far stronger than Ning Zhongze’s title as the "Jade Maiden of Huashan."

Huang Rong looked at the pretty and charming girl before her and had to admit Gu Gu Hanyuan’s luck with women.

Her worry for Guo Fu grew by another notch in her heart.

Fortunately, she didn't count Sister Yilin in the mix.

In fact, Sister Yilin was also pure and refined, with a face that could illuminate others, but the identity of a nun naturally deducted points, so she subconsciously didn't treat her as a rival.

But they didn't stop to think about the possibility of her returning to secular life, did they?

Seeing the conflict between the two women stop, Brother Linghu Chong hurriedly said to Yue Yue Lingshan:

"Junior Sister, Master and the others must be getting anxious. Let’s go back quickly, or we’ll get scolded."

This wasn't entirely untrue; once the news of the Huiyan Pavilion reached them, they would certainly be worried about Yue Yue Lingshan.

Yue Yue Lingshan also realized she needed to see her parents first, so she regretfully said goodbye to Gu Gu Hanyuan.

"Big Brother Gu, I’m going to see my parents first. You must come find me, okay?"

Gu Gu Hanyuan smiled and agreed.

"Yue Lingshan, when I have time, I will definitely pay a visit to Sect Master Yue and Lady Ning."

Gu Gu Hanyuan was still quite interested in Ning Zhongze; as for Old Yue, he wasn't worth mentioning.

Seeing the two from the Huashan Sect leave, Gu Gu Hanyuan spoke first.

"Lady Guo, Sister Fu. I will send Sister Yilin to the Hengshan Sect first."

The two women naturally had no objections.

Gu Gu Hanyuan took Sister Yilin to see the Hengshan Sect members.

On the way, he chatted with her properly to ensure she didn't feel neglected.

Fortunately, Sister Yilin never cared about such things, and of course, she was very happy to be alone with him now.

Before long, the two arrived where the Hengshan Sect members were staying.

Abbess Abbess Dingyi first thanked Gu Gu Hanyuan for his kindness in saving Sister Yilin, then scrutinized him.

She could clearly feel Sister Yilin’s concern for Gu Gu Hanyuan.

Gu Gu Hanyuan was also being quietly sized up by nuns of various ages. The disciples of his generation were mostly young nuns, and seeing a man who was both famous in the Wu Lin and so handsome for the first time, they couldn't help but be curious, their gazes lingering on him.

Although most of the Hengshan Sect disciples were nuns with shaved heads, which felt quite uncomfortable at first sight.

But once one got used to it, one would find that most of their features were quite delicate; although there was no hair on their heads, they were smooth and fresh, which actually highlighted the beauty of their features.

Dugu Yihe, Yiqing, Yizhen, Ping Yizhi, and Sister Yilin were the most outstanding disciples of the Hengshan Sect.

All five were of the same generation as Gu Gu Hanyuan; Dugu Yihe and Yiqing were slightly older, while the others were about his age.

In Gu Gu Hanyuan’s view, the five before him were more beautiful than the other Hengshan Sect disciples, with Sister Yilin naturally being the best.

While Gu Gu Hanyuan was sizing them up, they were also quietly observing him.

However, they couldn't look for long before they couldn't help but lower their heads with flushed faces, silently reciting "Amitabha."

They thought that the Master was right after all: men down the mountain are all tigers.

When Abbess Abbess Dingyi noticed the reaction of the Hengshan disciples, she thought, "This is bad." They were all young girls who hadn't seen much of the world, so it was perfectly normal for them to be attracted to an outstanding man like Gu Gu Hanyuan.

She just wanted to drive Gu Gu Hanyuan away quickly to avoid ruining the disciples' cultivation.

Gu Gu Hanyuan didn't mind; after greeting Sister Yilin and flashing a gentle smile at the Hengshan disciples, he took his leave.

The Hengshan disciples’ hearts raced from Gu Gu Hanyuan’s parting smile, and those with thinner skin already had faces flushed red.

Abbess Abbess Dingyi sighed inwardly; she couldn't let her disciples have contact with Gu Gu Hanyuan again.

After Gu Gu Hanyuan left, he smiled playfully; if he could trick all the Hengshan disciples into returning to secular life, that would be quite interesting.

At night, Gu Gu Hanyuan drank alone in the courtyard by the moonlight.

Ever since Gu Gu Hanyuan had spiritual energy in his body, he couldn't accept the wine of this world, always feeling it was too filthy.

So the wine in his hand was "Treading Snow Seeking Plum," redeemed for 50 Villain Points.

"Treading Snow Seeking Plum" was clear and bright, soft to drink, and sweet in taste.

With more Villain Points, Gu Gu Hanyuan finally didn't have to be so frugal and could occasionally satisfy his cravings.

Because of what Gu Gu Hanyuan said during the day, Huang Rong felt somewhat concerned and subconsciously headed in his direction.

As a result, she saw Gu Gu Hanyuan drinking alone in the courtyard.

The bright moonlight shone on him, as if adding a layer of hazy gauze, making Gu Gu Hanyuan’s upright and heroic figure seem somewhat unreal, like an immortal who had accidentally descended to earth, ready to float away at any moment.

Huang Rong was also stunned for a moment; facing such a Gu Gu Hanyuan, no matter how much she disliked handsome men, she couldn't help but praise him in her heart.

Gu Gu Hanyuan had long since discovered Huang Rong’s figure and now extended an invitation.

"Would Lady Guo like a cup?"

"Young Master Gu is quite leisurely."

Huang Rong said unhappily upon hearing the invitation.

Gu Gu Hanyuan took out a wine cup from somewhere and poured a full one for Huang Rong.

"Care to taste?"

Huang Rong hesitated; after all, drinking with another man at night was certainly inappropriate.

But based on her understanding of Gu Gu Hanyuan, he was relatively trustworthy, so after a moment of hesitation, she picked up the cup and took a sip.

Huang Rong’s eyes lit up after drinking; she felt she had never tasted such fine wine.

She couldn't help but take another sip.

"My lady, drink slowly. Fine wine is good, but don't be greedy."

Gu Gu Hanyuan reminded her with a smile.