My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 427 - 107: [First Update]
Chapter 107 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"Then, Senior Brother, are you going with us to Luobei City next?" Gu Qingqing looked at Lou Mingyu, asking tentatively.
Having just spoken too much, he had lost the desire to talk and only nodded slightly.
"Alright, then Senior Brother, how about we stay here one more night and set off tomorrow morning?" Gu Qingqing, having spent some time with Lou Mingyu before, had a certain understanding of his temper and asked directly.
Lou Mingyu nodded, looked at Gu Qingqing, hesitated for a moment, then took out a box from his chest and handed it to Gu Qingqing.
"Is this for me?" Gu Qingqing looked at Lou Mingyu in surprise, pointing at the box.
Lou Mingyu nodded and stretched his hand forward, indicating for Gu Qingqing to take the box.
Gu Qingqing hurriedly took it, opened it to have a look, and found it to be a fist-sized Fire Cloud Stone. The Fire Cloud Stone is a seventh-grade Immortal Rank material, usually guarded by a Fire Cloud Beast, making it a relatively rare material.
"This is too precious, Senior Brother." Gu Qingqing hurriedly pushed the box over, trying to have Lou Mingyu take it back.
"It’s for you, just take it." Lou Mingyu didn’t take it back, frowning as he looked at Gu Qingqing and said a bit stiffly.
Gu Qingqing looked at the Fire Cloud Stone, then at Lou Mingyu, thought for a moment, and put the Fire Cloud Stone away.
"Thank you, Senior Brother, I like it very much." Having been given gifts occasionally by Si Lin and others before, Gu Qingqing did not act too coyly, happily receiving it and expressing her gratitude to Lou Mingyu with a grin.
"Mm." Lou Mingyu nodded, turned around, and walked upstairs.
Gu Qingqing, holding onto Jun Wu’s hand, happily followed Lou Mingyu upstairs.
Upon reaching the upstairs, she found Lou Mingyu’s room was actually across from theirs. After bidding Lou Mingyu farewell, she entered the room with Jun Wu.
The next morning, the three had a simple meal at the inn before setting off for Luobei City.
...
With Lou Mingyu around, the three of them were very safe on their journey. It took them three days to reach Luobei City. After arriving in the city, they did not look for an inn but headed straight for the City Lord Mansion. Gu Qingqing handed the invitation given by Immortal Venerable Hao Lan to the guard at the gate. The guard took one look and carefully closed it.
"Please wait a moment, I will go and invite the City Lord." The guard looked at Gu Qingqing and the others with great care, speaking respectfully.
Gu Qingqing nodded and watched the guard leave.
Before long, the sound of hurried footsteps came from inside. Gu Qingqing looked over and saw a group of people walking towards the entrance.
Apart from the guard who had just gone in, the middle-aged man walking in the center was the most conspicuous.
He was dressed in a dark purple brocade robe, tall, with a Purple Gold Crown on his head. His features were rugged, deep-set, and his face carried a hint of urgency. Upon seeing Gu Qingqing and the others, his eyes lit up with a touch of joy on his face.
"Junior Brother Lou, it’s great that you’re here." Shangguan Yuan, who knew Lou Mingyu and was aware of his cold nature, had only sent the invitation to Immortal Venerable Hao Lan as a formality, never expecting either the Venerable or others from the sect would come. Seeing Lou Mingyu now was an unexpected delight.
Lou Mingyu being a disciple of Immortal Venerable Hao Lan was known by many in the Immortal Realm. His coming represented the attitude of the Immortal Venerable, which was a matter of pride for Shangguan Yuan, and naturally, he was very pleased.
"Second Senior Brother, congratulations." Lou Mingyu looked at Shangguan Yuan and said expressionlessly.
If it was someone else, they might feel awkward seeing Lou Mingyu this way, as he seemed perfunctory despite his words of congratulations.
However, Shangguan Yuan was used to it. His smile didn’t change as he took the Storage Bag from Lou Mingyu’s hand without even looking.
After exchanging pleasantries with Lou Mingyu, Shangguan Yuan’s gaze shifted to Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu, "Junior Brother Lou, which of these two is the master’s new disciple?"
"Second Senior Brother, hello, I am Gu Qingqing. You can call me Geng Geng." Gu Qingqing took the initiative to speak to Shangguan Yuan.
Although Shangguan Yuan knew that Immortal Venerable Hao Lan had taken on a new disciple, he didn’t know if it was a male or female. Seeing Gu Qingqing now, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Regardless of the standards for taking disciples by Immortal Venerable Hao Lan, even the selection criteria of Langya Immortal Sect are not easily met, yet Gu Qingqing being taken as a disciple by the long-time non-taking disciple Immortal Venerable was enough to prove her excellence!
He hadn’t expected that Gu Qingqing was so young. After a careful look, he found that Gu Qingqing’s cultivation was actually in the Taiyi True Immortal Realm, which surprised him even more.
"Junior Sister Gu," Shangguan Yuan called out to Gu Qingqing, then took out a storage bag and handed it to her, "This is a welcome gift I prepared for Junior Sister Gu. Welcome to becoming the disciple of our master. From now on, we’re fellow disciples. Consider yourself at home here in Luobei City, do whatever you like, and I’ll back you up."
In Shangguan Yuan’s eyes, Gu Qingqing didn’t seem like his junior sister, but more like his own child, whom he couldn’t help but adore. The tradition of their sect was to protect their own unwaveringly, so despite it being their first meeting, Shangguan Yuan already considered Gu Qingqing as part of the family.
"Thank you, Second Senior Brother." Gu Qingqing happily accepted the storage bag without hesitation.
"Alright, let’s not just stand at the entrance. Everyone, come inside." Seeing Gu Qingqing store away the storage bag, Shangguan Yuan was delighted and ushered the three of them inside.
There were still four or five days until Shangguan Yuan’s child’s wedding, and at this moment, the City Lord Mansion was bustling. Servants were diligently cleaning and decorating the residence, and since most guests hadn’t arrived yet, there weren’t many outsiders around.
As fellow disciples of Shangguan Yuan, Gu Qingqing and the others were arranged to stay in the best guest courtyard, which was spacious and had ample rooms. Shangguan Yuan knew the three had traveled for days, so he guided them directly to their accommodations.
"Junior Brother Lou, Junior Sister Gu, and Junior Brother Jun, you’ll be staying in this courtyard. If you need anything, feel free to ask the servants. Rest for a while, and we’ll dine together in the evening, where I’ll introduce you to the rest of the family." Shangguan Yuan warmly addressed Gu Qingqing and the others.
"Thank you, Second Senior Brother." Gu Qingqing nodded, feeling that Shangguan Yuan was very considerate.
After settling them in, Shangguan Yuan left with his entourage.
Besides the servants, only Gu Qingqing and the two others remained in the courtyard. Naturally, Gu Qingqing stayed with Jun Wu, and the two of them chose a room on the southern side. Lou Mingyu picked the room next to theirs and immediately went inside, while Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu entered their room.
The room’s décor was exceptionally elegant, adorned with exquisite items, clearly indicating that Shangguan Yuan’s family was well-endowed.
"After traveling for three days, I’m exhausted. I need to rest well." Closing the door, Gu Qingqing stretched and remarked as she headed towards the washroom.
"It’s better to wash up first, or you won’t feel comfortable." Jun Wu knew Gu Qingqing’s habits, worried she might be too lazy to move, and went outside to order the servants to prepare hot water.
"Alright, Ah Wu, you really understand me." Gu Qingqing didn’t care if she was dirty, directly hugging Jun Wu and rubbing her face against his shoulder.
Jun Wu didn’t mind and embraced Gu Qingqing, patting her gently, his affection evident.
After washing up, Gu Qingqing removed her outer garments and lay on the bed. Jun Wu lay beside her, and they fell asleep in each other’s arms.
...
After leaving the courtyard where Gu Qingqing and the others stayed, Shangguan Yuan returned to his own, summoning his wife.
"Husband, did you call for me?" Shangguan Yuan’s wife, from the Wen Family, saw Shangguan Yuan sitting by the table with a pleased expression and curiously asked.
"Some distinguished guests have arrived at our home, staying in the Shangyun Courtyard. Please ensure they are well-treated and not neglected," Shangguan Yuan warmly instructed upon seeing her.
"What kind of distinguished guests warrant such caution from you?" The Wen Lady was curious. Their home had hosted important guests before, but Shangguan Yuan had never been this cautious. Being very close to him, she asked directly, unreserved.
"It’s Junior Brother Lou and the new disciple our master accepted, Junior Sister Gu Qingqing, as well as the new pupil Peak Master Rong took in, Junior Brother Jun Wu." Shangguan Yuan did not hide anything and answered.
"Your junior brother and sister, aren’t they disciples of Immortal Venerable Hao Lan?" Hearing this, the Wen Lady was somewhat startled and surprised, not expecting representatives from the Langya Immortal Sect to visit.
"Exactly," Shangguan Yuan nodded, "I sent an invitation to our master with a ’might as well try’ attitude. You know someone of master’s stature wouldn’t easily leave the sect. Although master didn’t come, he sent Junior Brother Lou and Junior Sister Gu, showing that he values me!"
Shangguan Yuan was always proud of being Immortal Venerable Hao Lan’s disciple. Since becoming the City Lord of Luobei City, he had worked diligently to uphold his master’s name, giving no one a reason to criticize Immortal Venerable Hao Lan. However, since leaving the sect, he hadn’t returned for many years, and his ties with the sect had weakened. This invitation was just a test, but who would have thought Immortal Venerable Hao Lan would send people, proving she hadn’t forgotten him.
This alone was enough to make Shangguan Yuan happy.
"Rest assured, husband, I will see to it they are well taken care of," the Wen Lady, knowing Shangguan Yuan’s thoughts well after years of marriage, assured him with a smile.
She too was delighted. It was their child’s wedding, and having disciples of Immortal Venerable Hao Lan attend was a testament to Shangguan Yuan’s importance and could add prestige to the wedding—definitely a boon. She would not neglect Gu Qingqing and the others.
"I have always trusted in your handling of affairs," Shangguan Yuan replied, patting her hand with a smile.
The Wen Lady glanced at him with feigned annoyance, withdrew her hand, and sat upright in her chair.
"I’ve informed Junior Brother Lou and the others that we’ll dine together tonight. Could you please decide on the menu?"
