"You're absolutely right, I think he's just an old turtle."
Wan Yunting looked at Qi Miaomiao and agreed with a smile.
"No wonder even that old Heavenly Master from Longhu Mountain couldn't defeat him!" Gu Yuanbai sighed.
Lu Hong had been a martial artist in his youth and had naturally heard many rumors back then.
After all, the various sects represented the righteous path back then, eradicating many evil cults for the sake of the country. He said, "That Zhang Old Heavenly Master from Longhu Mountain was the martial arts alliance leader at the time. He also took the lead in uniting the major sects to eliminate evil cults among the populace. He's still alive now, and he must be around 120 years old, right?"
Gu Yuanbai nodded, "People from that generation are very few who can live to this day. Even if there are, they are already reclusive, living unknown lives in retirement."
"Yes, our Wuliang Daoist Temple's Ghost Master is one of them!"
Wan Yunting nodded. When he returned to the Wuliang Daoist Temple this time, he had to ask Ghost Master for guidance in martial arts.
Gu Yuanbai said, "Then you should set off quickly. I'll be here in the capital, and nothing will happen."
Wan Yunting said guiltily, "Old Gu, ever since I became the chairman of the association, I haven't really dealt with its issues. You've always been helping me, and I feel bad about it."
Gu Yuanbai smiled, knowing Wan Yunting's intention for coming specifically to talk about this tonight. He waved his hand and said, "There's no need to be so polite with me. After all, the threat from the Heavenly Eye Divine Cult to you is too great. As long as I'm here, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association will be fine, so you can go and do your thing with peace of mind."
Wan Yunting picked up his wine glass and nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Old Gu."
Gu Yuanbai also raised his glass to clink with him. After they finished the drink, Wan Yunting immediately asked, "By the way, how has Liu He been performing?"
Gu Yuanbai nodded and said, "He's been doing quite well. His work attitude is very positive, he has influence among his subordinates, and he has a good ability to unite people. If nurtured further, he will be a good talent!"
Qi Miaomiao on the side scoffed, "Everyone in the association now calls him Chairman Liu directly!"
Gu Luotang playfully slapped Qi Miaomiao's arm, telling her not to speak carelessly.
But Wan Yunting's expression stiffened. He understood what Qi Miaomiao meant and said with a smile, "If people can call him that, it means he's doing a good job. At least he's doing more than I, the actual chairman."
"Brother Yunting, only you would say that."
Qi Miaomiao rolled her eyes at him, "Aren't you afraid that one day someone will replace your position?"
Wan Yunting laughed, eating peanuts, "I'm not afraid of that at all. If he has the ability, he can compete with me. If he's really suitable for my position, I'll hand it over generously. There's nothing to it."
"Yes, you're just that indifferent."
Qi Miaomiao rolled her eyes at him speechlessly. This was just his way of doing things.
"Alright."
Gu Yuanbai glanced at her, stopping Qi Miaomiao from continuing the discussion. He said to Wan Yunting, "Little Wan, don't overthink it. As long as I'm here, nothing will happen."
"You go and do your business first. Once the Heavenly Eye Divine Cult is completely resolved, you can then dedicate yourself to this job wholeheartedly, and I can retire."
Hearing Gu Yuanbai say this, Wan Yunting felt relieved and raised his glass to toast him again...
The five of them drank and chatted, and it was unknowingly past eleven o'clock at night. Gu Yuanbai couldn't stay up any longer and went back to sleep. Old housekeeper Lu Hong also went to bed. Even Qi Miaomiao, after a few glasses of white wine, got drunk. It was Wan Yunting and Gu Luotang who helped her back to her room to rest.
"Brother Yunting, do you want to take a shower? I'll get you some clothes..."
Gu Luotang, back in her room, was about to go to the cloakroom to get clothes for the man. Wan Yunting, who followed her, closed the door and couldn't resist embracing Gu Luotang from behind. He buried his head in the woman's neck, bit her tender ear lightly, took a deep breath, and said with a smile, "No need to wash, I've already washed tonight."
Immediately, Gu Luotang's ears turned red, her face like a blooming peach. Feeling the man's intense masculine aura, her heart still fluttered. She turned around and actively kissed him...
After a while, the room was filled with spring, and they even practiced the Dual Cultivation technique, the Unparalleled Yin-Yang Art, for the entire night. It wasn't until the next morning that Wan Yunting got up. Without disturbing the woman, he went out into the courtyard and saw Gu Yuanbai already awake, practicing a set of boxing moves in his training clothes.
"Good morning, Old Gu..."
Wan Yunting went over to greet him. Gu Yuanbai turned his head, looked at him, and said with a smile, "How did you sleep last night?"
"Mm, very well."
Wan Yunting smiled sheepishly. Watching Gu Yuanbai practice boxing, he joined in as well. The old man and the young man chatted while they practiced. By eight o'clock, Lu Hong's wife had prepared breakfast and called them to eat...
Gu Luotang also got up, wearing a simple yet elegant long dress that accentuated her fairy-like demeanor. When she looked at the man, her face was flushed like a peach blossom, revealing the smile of a happy woman...
After breakfast at Old Gu's place, they went to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association together. The main purpose was to see Liu He and inform him that he would be away from the capital for the next month, asking him to take good care of things and be responsible for the Traditional Medicine Alliance Association.
Liu He heard this and smiled, "Chairman Wan, rest assured. I will arrange everything for the Alliance Association's headquarters."
"Yes, Chairman Liu, I appreciate your effort." Wan Yunting nodded and smiled.
But Liu He's expression slightly stiffened. He understood the implication behind Wan Yunting calling him "Chairman Liu"!
After spending a day at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, Wan Yunting returned home in the evening. His father, Ouyang Zhixin, had already finished work, and his mother had been at home. When Fang Yanxi and Ouyang Fanmeng returned, the family sat together for dinner, discussing the sister's experience of going to work with Fang Yanxi that day...
"Little Wan, when do you plan to set off for Wuliang Daoist Temple?" Ouyang Zhixin asked.
While eating, Wan Yunting replied, "I'm going to Emei Sect the day after tomorrow, and then I'll head directly to Wuliang Daoist Temple!"
"What are you going to Emei Sect for?"
This confused Fang Yanxi and Ouyang Zhixin.
Wan Yunting explained, "Elder Four of Emei Sect, Tai Shi Jin Yu, is suffering from a serious illness. I treated her once last time, and she needs me to see her and treat her every month. So, this time, after closing myself for cultivation at Wuliang Daoist Temple for over a month, I need to go and see her one more time before I can go."
"So that's how it is."
Everyone nodded and understood.
The next day, Wan Yunting purchased some items and had them mailed directly to Wuliang Daoist Temple. At the same time, he spent time with Su Ke'er in the evening, informing her that he would be away from the capital for the next month. This made Ke'er very reluctant to part with him...
The next morning, Wan Yunting left home. He didn't have Fang Yanxi or his parents see him off at the airport. He asked the driver to take him directly to the airport. After waiting for a while at the airport, he saw Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao getting out of a car. It was old housekeeper Lu Hong who drove them there.
"Miaomiao, didn't I tell you not to come with us?"
Wan Yunting saw Qi Miaomiao pushing a suitcase as well and felt a headache coming on.
Gu Luotang also said helplessly, "She insisted on coming and said she wants to learn martial arts from you too!"
"Brother Yunting..."
Qi Miaomiao immediately grabbed Wan Yunting's arm and pouted like a spoiled child, putting on a pitiable look, "If you leave me behind, I'll be bored to death. Please take me with you..."
Facing the girl's spoiled behavior, Wan Yunting was full of helplessness. He looked at Gu Luotang, who also appeared helpless. Finally, he nodded and said, "Alright, I'll take you. But you have to listen to me, understand?"
"Hehe, that's great."
Qi Miaomiao was overjoyed to see him agree. Happily, she hugged Wan Yunting's arm and pressed it into the cleavage of her ample bosom, "Don't worry, Brother Yunting, I promise not to cause trouble and will obediently listen to you..."
"Cough..."
Wan Yunting clearly felt the scale of the girl's proud bosom. But in front of Gu Luotang, the girl's unrestrained behavior made Wan Yunting awkwardly pull his arm away, sighing with helplessness, "Let's go..."
However, Gu Luotang didn't seem to realize this. She simply thought that Qi Miaomiao had a close relationship with the man...
The three of them boarded the plane and flew directly to Chengdu in the Four Rivers region. Then they took a car to Mount Emei in Leshan. It was already two o'clock in the afternoon. Wan Yunting simply carried a backpack, but he carried Gu Luotang's and Qi Miaomiao's suitcases like a porter, complaining, "Miaomiao, what did you pack? Why are the suitcases so heavy?"
"A lot of things! Three sets of Hanfu, five sets of casual wear, plus cosmetics and snacks..."
Qi Miaomiao, wearing a pink Hanfu dress and a small backpack, followed behind him, constantly listing the things she brought. Wan Yunting's face turned dark, "Are you treating this like a vacation trip, bringing such useless things?"
Gu Luotang, also wearing a light blue Hanfu dress, followed beside him, also looking helpless and speechless. She didn't know what to say to this girl...
Wan Yunting had spoken to Zhou Ruoxi on the phone yesterday, informing her about his arrival at Emei Sect today. Therefore, in the outer hall of Emei Sect, Zhou Ruoxi, dressed in a white long dress, stood on the steps. Her jet-black hair fell down her back, and she wore an exquisite hair crown, making her look dignified and majestic. Her delicate oval face and the autumn eyes beneath her curved eyebrows were gazing down at the only path leading up the mountain, her undisguised anticipation evident on her face...
"It hasn't been that long since we last met, and you already look so expectant." Jiang Tingxia came out at this moment, saying with a bit of exasperation.
Zhou Ruoxi turned her head, her beautiful eyes glancing at her, and said with the demeanor of the sect leader, "What are you doing out here? Are your tasks finished?"
Seeing her like this, Jiang Tingxia rolled her eyes even more speechlessly and said, "Sect Leader Sister, the tasks you assigned me are done. Is it not allowed for me to come out and see Sect Leader Wan?"
Zhou Ruoxi gave her a glare and playfully scolded, "Stop with your banter."
Jiang Tingxia smiled and teased, "What a pity, Sect Leader Wan is here to see Martial Aunt Jin Yu this time..."
"You little brat, what are you talking about..."
Unable to hold back any longer, Zhou Ruoxi abandoned her sect leader pretense and, as usual, started playfully squabbling with Jiang Tingxia. Just then, Wan Yunting, carrying two suitcases in his hands, walked up with Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao. From a distance, he called out, "Sect Leader Zhou, why are you personally coming to greet me?"
Zhou Ruoxi quickly stopped her playful banter with her junior sister Jiang Tingxia and turned around to look at the man. She discovered that he had brought two beauties with him, especially the one in the light blue Hanfu dress, who was as beautiful as a celestial being, dignified and elegant. Zhou Ruoxi immediately recognized her as Gu Luotang, Wan Yunting's publicly acknowledged girlfriend!
After all, Zhou Ruoxi paid close attention to Wan Yunting's news and had naturally seen Gu Luotang's photos in his gossip news. Especially during the New Year period, the woman Wan Yunting brought home to meet his parents was this Gu Luotang.
"Sect Leader Sister, don't just stand there."
Jiang Tingxia saw Zhou Ruoxi frozen, her eyes fixed on Gu Luotang, who had come with Wan Yunting, and she couldn't react for a long time. She couldn't help but remind her. Zhou Ruoxi then snapped back to reality. She immediately resumed her sect leader's composure and slowly walked down the steps to greet Wan Yunting, saying expressionlessly, "Sect Leader Wan, you have traveled a long way, so naturally, this sect leader must welcome you!"
Wan Yunting's expression stiffened. How could he not detect, nor see, the resentful look and tone in Zhou Ruoxi's eyes? He quickly said with a smile, "Sect Leader Zhou is too kind."
Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao beside him also looked at Zhou Ruoxi with surprise, seemingly not expecting the sect leader of Emei Sect to be so young, and moreover, so beautiful and moving. Looking at the man's conversation with her, they seemed to be very familiar!
This gave Gu Luotang a strange feeling. It seemed that her "big pig trotters" had an unusual relationship with this Sect Leader Zhou of Emei Sect.