Chapter 369: line with translation of chapter title

You're so filial, little Qilin! Master hasn't doted on you for nothing! Gu Rongjin praised.

Qilin: "This is for the senior sister, you're just freeloading!"

You little brat, you're all talk—these past two days' meals, which day hasn't been a few dishes I like? You just haven't been called out. Gu Rongjin teased.

Qilin's face flushed red instantly, "I love the house and thus love its crow! I'm giving this crow a little favor."

Fine, fine, fine, just be tsundere!

Qilin, when you cook, did you also add water from the Juechen Valley grain spring? The food smells especially fragrant! Mu Yuanzhi asked.

Qilin nodded, "Yeah, it's much tastier than outside food, of course it can't compare to your cooking, senior sister!"

One or two just love to flatter me, but flattering me gets you nowhere.

This is the honest truth! I love eating the senior sister's cooked meals the most, I really envy Gu Rongjin.

Envious? This is my wife, what can I do! Gu Rongjin said proudly.

Do I cook for you every day? You're dreaming! Mu Yuanzhi snapped, exposing Gu Rongjin's smugness.

Can't you let me be proud for a bit longer?

Enough with you, just cook for me every day and that'll do.

Sure, if you don't mind.

Qilin coughed once, interrupting the two lovey-dovey, "I suddenly remembered Yuan Yan had drawn me a route map; he determined the direction of the gas source beneath the Flame Pool, but just now it was too hot inside and it addled me, so I didn't recall it."

He unfolded the route map.

Mu Yuanzhi and Gu Rongjin both gathered around to look.

That direction is quite far.

But we can't get through, so it's pointless.

If we had a set of heat-resistant gear, we could get through. Gu Rongjin said, "I can use my lightness technique to fly over!"

Mu Yuanzhi: "Are we supposed to go back now and borrow iron plates from the Third Prince? Never mind whether he'd give them; even if he did, the round trip would take until the year's over."

Gu Rongjin: "Simple, actually just tearing down the door would work."

Tear down the door?! Qilin widened his eyes, "This is the door built by our founder!"

If we say we'll tear it down and just do it, wouldn't we be scolded in a dream by our master?

Gu Rongjin: "Strange, little Qilin, are you the type to stick to the rules? I thought you'd tear it down without hesitation!"

If that were the case, I'd have torn it down already. Qilin said, dragging his cheeks, speechless.

Mu Yuanzhi: "But little Qilin, if we don't figure out the cause of the miasma, it's not good for Juechen Valley's long-term development; this alone is quite discouraging, and the disciples on the mountain long-term inhaling this miasma is even worse."

The point is she's worried about Qilin's condition; going in to look around might possibly find a solution.

Qilin was persuaded, he bit his lower lip, hesitating.

Indeed, if Juechen Valley's miasma isn't resolved, each day poses a health risk to the disciples on the mountain; although it's not a big issue now, it merely makes one prone to pregnancy—who knows what it might develop into later?

It's just breaking a door; you're not at all like yourself, and besides, you're doing it for the sect's sake—our founder would completely understand and support you, so go ahead boldly! Gu Rongjin continued to urge.

But if we tear it down, how will we block the heat? Mu Yuanzhi suddenly thought of this realistic and serious problem.

Gu Rongjin waved his hand: "Anyway, once we go in and clarify the truth, cut off the heat source, the Flame Mountain will be gone—then we won't need to block it. Besides, this side of Back Mountain is so far from Front Mountain that the heat won't reach much; at most, we'll feel scorching heat all year round."

He was very optimistic and confident.

Qilin remained silent, agonizing for a long time, then finally seemed to make up his mind and stood up: "Alright, I'm doing this for the greater good!"

That's right, the founder will forgive you, little valley master.

You're the little one! Qilin snorted dissatisfied, "I'll order someone to tear down the door shortly!"

The matter of tearing down the Back Mountain gate spread quickly; the whole valley buzzed with discussion—some thought it shouldn't be torn down, some wanted to know what's inside just to satisfy curiosity from afar, but most respected and supported the master's opinion.

Anyway, the gate will be torn down regardless; Qilin has already found a reliable artisan, Yue Yun and Qiao Chu also came, and they are supervising the work here.

Master, are you going into Back Mountain to deal with the miasma problem? Yue Yun asked, tilting her head.

It's not your master going in; it's me, your grandmaster going in. Gu Rongjin said.

Yue Yun doesn't acknowledge Gu Rongjin as her grandmaster; she glanced at Gu Rongjin, then looked at Qilin, waiting for his answer.

What he said is correct; it's him going in.

But he's not a disciple of our sect; can he still disregard the ancestral teachings and enter Back Mountain?

Gu Rongjin: "You little girl, do you even get to comment on the master's decision?"

Master!

Senior sister! Qiao Chu shook his head at Yue Yun.

Yue Yun simply wouldn't listen; besides Qilin's words, she listens to no one.

You don't understand; just obey the master's command. Qilin said.

Yue Yun's face puffed up instantly; she glared resentfully at Gu Rongjin and then ran off.

Qiao Chu: "Master, I'll go persuade the senior sister."

Go ahead, you seem more like the elder compared to her.

Qiao Chu, having received the order, caught up with Yue Yun: "Senior sister, where are you running off to? You're losing face for the master."

The master only sides with outsiders! Yue Yun was very angry, her face puffed, panting, "Obviously before, whatever I said he listened to, but now he's only got eyes for those two outsiders!"

What outsiders/insiders? One is the master's master, the other is our martial uncle. Qiao Chu corrected her.

What martial uncle? Has she even spent a day in Juechen Valley? Yue Yun snorted, "I refuse to acknowledge her!"

A martial uncle is someone who formally took the grandmaster as teacher; you can't let others hear that! Qiao Chu said with a stern face.

Qiao Chu, what's wrong with you? You're a junior brother, how can you talk to the senior sister like that? Yue Yun gritted her teeth in anger.

You're a junior, and you dare speak ill of the martial uncle here.

You! Yue Yun fumed, "You've also been bewitched by those two! Actually letting them enter Back Mountain! Is the Back Mountain ban just for show?! Am I not doing this for Juechen Valley's own good?"

The Master has his own considerations.

Just afraid the Master has become muddled!

"You're the one who's jealous and muddled, right?" Qiao Chu chuckled.

Qiao Chu?

Seeing Qiao Chu reveal such a mocking expression for the first time, Yue Yun doubted her own eyes.

Qiao Chu returned to his previous graceful gentlemanly demeanor, smiling at Yue Yun: "What's wrong, Senior Sister?"

"I-I'm going back." Yue Yun suddenly turned around and walked back.

I don't know why, but she instinctively didn't want to be with Qiao Chu.

After walking a few steps, Yue Yun vexedly shook her head.

What is she afraid of? How could she find Qiao Chu a bit scary? That shouldn't be! She must be angry and muddled!