My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 86 - 38: Geng Geng Is Still Young! [Part 1]
After reuniting with Jun Wu, the two had endless things to talk about. However, both Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu had been traveling tirelessly to reach Shangjing City, and were quite exhausted. In the end, they had to rest first. After resting, they had a simple meal, then sat in the pavilion in the courtyard to chat.
Although they had been in correspondence over the years, Gu Qingqing often had to leave Spirit Hidden Mountain to unravel the seal, and they couldn’t keep in touch while on Xuantian Continent. They could only contact each other on Spirit Hidden Mountain. Meanwhile, as the Saint Heir of Yunlan Sacred Land, Jun Wu frequently needed to go through training, which was not brief, resulting in their contact being sporadic. Sometimes, they might not be in touch for several months.
Now, having met each other, they simply recounted their experiences of the past few years to each other.
To avoid worrying Gu Qingqing, Jun Wu did not mention his more dangerous experiences, instead briefly glossing over them, and shared some interesting stories with her. Similarly, Gu Qingqing shared the events that occurred after leaving Spirit Hidden Mountain with Jun Wu.
[My cultivation level is now approaching the peak of the sixth stage. My master says the Heavenly Dao on Xuantian Continent is too weak, and it’s impossible to ascend. After the Secret Realm affair is settled, I will break through at Spirit Hidden Mountain and ascend to the Sub-immortal Realm. I thought I’d only be able to find you then.] Speaking of this, Gu Qingqing pouted unhappily, looking a bit aggrieved.
"It’s my fault. You couldn’t come to the Sub-immortal Realm, and I should have come to Spirit Hidden Mountain to find you." When facing Gu Qingqing, Jun Wu’s usual silence disappeared, and his expressions became more animated. At this moment, he patted Gu Qingqing’s head and said with a hint of apology.
[No,] Gu Qingqing quickly shook her head, [I know that as the Saint Heir, you definitely have many things to be busy with. Anyway, my cultivation is quite fast. If not for waiting for the Secret Realm, I would have come to find you earlier!] She had been suppressing her cultivation for the sake of the Immortal Secret Realm; otherwise, she would have sought out Jun Wu long ago.
The two exchanged a look and couldn’t help but share a smile.
[Jun Wu, do you know? When I just saw you, I was really happy. Just thinking that you could accompany me makes me feel like all worries disappear.] Gu Qingqing blinked her eyes, gesturing sentimentally.
"Being by your side makes me happy as well." Jun Wu gazed deeply at Gu Qingqing, the smile on his face deepening.
The two smiled once more. Both being very good-looking, sitting together and smiling created a picture of stunning beauty.
However, for Rong Ye and the others, it wasn’t so joyful.
Because Gu Qingqing had said she wanted to speak with Jun Wu and asked them not to disturb, Si Lin and the others stayed in the corridor under the doorway, which gave them a clear view of the scene in the pavilion.
Seeing Gu Qingqing constantly smiling so happily at Jun Wu, Rong Ye couldn’t help but let out a cold snort.
"Master is really something, telling that brat Jun Wu where Little Qingqing was, letting that brat find his way here. Now this is great, Little Qingqing has eyes only for that brat!" Rong Ye’s tone was exceedingly sour. The expression he directed at Jun Wu was quite unfriendly.
"Why don’t you go back and tell Master?" Mu Chen countered Rong Ye, "Are you afraid that with Jun Wu around, Little Qingqing won’t like you anymore?"
"What are you talking about? My place in Little Qingqing’s heart can’t be easily replaced! That brat dreams of taking my place!" Rong Ye gritted his teeth, his gaze turning even more hostile.
"As the Saint Heir, leaving the Holy Land at will shouldn’t be easy. Jun Wu has made quite an effort." Yue Zhao put down the teacup in his hand. Watching the smile on Gu Qingqing’s face, he couldn’t help but smile a bit as well, grudgingly satisfied with Jun Wu’s performance.
"Our Little Qingqing truly has charm; even the Saint Heir of Yunlan Sacred Land could be captivated. She’ll surely enchant countless handsome men when she grows up," said Nan Hua, shaking the fan in his hand, a wicked smile on his lips, half-joking.
"Watch what you’re saying! Little Qingqing is still young!" Si Lin glared at Nan Hua, clearly disapproving of his words.
Nan Hua shrugged, indicating he wouldn’t say anymore, and only then did Si Lin satisfactorily withdraw his gaze.
"That’s right, Little Qingqing is still young. Although Jun Wu is good, Little Qingqing could have more choices." Yue Zhao’s view on relationships was more laissez-faire compared to Si Lin. The reason he remained single was that he hadn’t met someone he had an affinity with. In his opinion, Gu Qingqing was so good that she naturally deserved the best boy in the world. Though Jun Wu was excellent, Gu Qingqing still had more options.
"What choices? Isn’t being single great? I think Little Qingqing should just stay with us!" Rong Ye had no desire for Gu Qingqing to be with anyone else. He found the thought of romantic relationships merely annoying and didn’t want Gu Qingqing to worry about such matters.
Nan Hua and Mu Chen both rolled their eyes at Rong Ye in unison, and even Si Lin gave Rong Ye a glare.
Critiquing Jun Wu was one thing, but they never intended for Gu Qingqing to be alone!
Unaware that her senior brothers were already discussing her future marriage prospects, Gu Qingqing was currently exchanging recent insights on learning with Jun Wu.
Over the years, Gu Qingqing pursued a wide array of subjects under Si Lin and the others. Similarly, Jun Wu, who studied with them during his time at Spirit Hidden Mountain, did not cease his learning even after returning to Yunlan Sacred Land. Now, having excelled in certain areas, the exchange between the two became even more harmonious.
When it was getting late, Si Lin and the others urged them to rest, and only then did they stop.
The next morning, right after Gu Qingqing finished her morning routine, Yun Ran and Zhuo Tingqiu arrived at the manor.
[Did you two plan to come together?] Gu Qingqing looked at Yun Ran and then at Zhuo Tingqiu, asking.
"Who made any appointment with him, I’m here on my own. But I did bump into this guy at the door," Yun Ran glared at Zhuo Tingqiu, hastily defending herself.
"Hey, what did I do to provoke you so early in the morning? Can’t you speak nicely?" Zhuo Tingqiu looked at Yun Ran, feeling somewhat speechless at her attitude.
"Isn’t it because you always fight with me over Little Qingqing!" Yun Ran said irritably, clutching Gu Qingqing’s arm.
"I..." Zhuo Tingqiu was just about to defend himself when Yun Ran had already pulled Gu Qingqing away. He could only sigh and follow them.
Yun Ran pulled Gu Qingqing into the living room. Just as she was about to speak, she saw a young man coming down the stairs. Before she could place where she’d seen this young man before, he had already reached Gu Qingqing.
"Qingqing, did you sleep well last night?" Jun Wu directly ignored Yun Ran and asked tenderly.
[It was okay. How about you?] Gu Qingqing withdrew her hand from Yun Ran’s and looked at Jun Wu.
"I did too. Do you want to go out today?" Jun Wu asked as he helped tidy the tassels on Gu Qingqing’s head.
[Sure.] Gu Qingqing nodded. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
"Qingqing, who is this?" Seeing Gu Qingqing busy talking to the young man and not paying attention to her, Yun Ran immediately sensed danger and clung to Gu Qingqing’s arm, eyeing the young man warily.
"I’m Jun Wu." When facing Yun Ran, Jun Wu’s expression cooled significantly, entirely different from when he was with Gu Qingqing.
Yun Ran had only seen Jun Wu once, and he was much younger then. He looked slightly different now, so she didn’t recognize him. Even though Jun Wu mentioned his identity, she was still at a loss.
[He’s my good friend.] Knowing Yun Ran didn’t recognize Jun Wu, Gu Qingqing grabbed Yun Ran’s hand and introduced him with a smile.
Hearing this, Yun Ran was somewhat surprised.
She knew Gu Qingqing seemed easygoing and accommodating to those around her, but in fact, gaining her approval wasn’t easy. Yun Ran had put in a lot of effort, trailing behind Gu Qingqing every day before becoming her friend.
Now Gu Qingqing even said Jun Wu was her good friend, which spoke volumes about Jun Wu’s standing in her heart!
Although Yun Ran vaguely felt Jun Wu didn’t just think of Gu Qingqing as a friend, seeing Gu Qingqing’s still youthful face made her think she might be overthinking it.
"I’m Yun Ran, also a good friend of Qingqing." Being cautious internally was one thing, but she couldn’t let it show on the surface. Yun Ran plastered a polite smile on her face.
Jun Wu nodded, indicating he understood, his attitude indifferently cool. Yet when he looked back at Gu Qingqing, he became gentle again, which left Yun Ran amazed.
Zhuo Tingqiu came in at this moment too. Having met Jun Wu more times than Yun Ran, he recognized Jun Wu immediately despite being initially surprised. Jun Wu also acknowledged Zhuo Tingqiu with a nod of friendly recognition.
"Where does Qingqing want to go today?" Apart from Gu Qingqing, others seemed nonexistent in Jun Wu’s eyes. He gazed at Gu Qingqing and asked again.
[I don’t know, just wander around?] Gu Qingqing shook her head. She wasn’t familiar with Shangjing City and didn’t know what was worth touring.
"Okay, I’ll go with you." Jun Wu stood by Gu Qingqing’s side, casting a discreet glance at Yun Ran holding Gu Qingqing’s hand.
Gu Qingqing nodded happily.
Of course, the two of them wanting to go out alone was impossible. Not to mention Si Lin and the others, Yun Ran and Zhuo Tingqiu came to find Gu Qingqing, so how could they let her go off with someone else? In the end, they all went out as a group.
Due to the Immortal Secret Realm event, Shangjing City’s population increased significantly. Besides the five Great Families and the four Major Sects, all top-notch forces, attendees from other powers also arrived for the Immortal Secret Realm. Whether or not they could enter, just experiencing the Immortal Secret Realm was enough for many to reminisce about for a lifetime.
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While Gu Qingqing and her friends were shopping, Noble Princess Consort Yi’s niece, Li Sisi’s cousin, also arrived at Li Sisi’s quarters by carriage.
Noble Princess Consort Yi’s brother is currently the Minister of War in the Great Tang Dynasty, and his standing in the court is quite significant. His daughter Yi Lan Ting is renowned in Shangjing City, praised as the most beautiful woman in the Great Tang for her stunning looks!
