The answer given by Liu Buli successfully silenced Lu Wuming.
He had only encountered tales of divine dragons in the storybooks Liu Buli had given him before.
Did such divine creatures truly exist?
The thought, once formed, was immediately affirmed by himself.
Of course, they existed.
After all, if humans like Shen Muzhi, who could transform into a cat, existed, then why wouldn't a Dragon God?
Sensing the shift in his expression, Liu Buli’s sleepiness vanished. He nudged against Lu Wuming’s chest twice, shifted his position to face Lu Wuming, and asked excitedly, "Wuming, are you interested too? This is the closest I've been to a Dragon God since I transmigrated. It would be too disheartening to give up this opportunity, wouldn't it?"
Stars twinkled in Liu Buli's eyes, awaiting Lu Wuming's affirmation.
However, he had misjudged one thing. Lu Wuming remained the same Lu Wuming. Even the most novel of things were merely optional for him.
Thus, after a moment of silence, Lu Wuming simply shook his head. He said, "Instead of looking at such a monster, I'd rather spend more time with Master. In Wuming's heart, no being can surpass Master. Master is the most beautiful existence in this world, and the one Wuming can never see enough of. Since that's the case, if you're asking for my opinion, why should I go out of my way, abandon Master, and go look at insignificant monsters?"
As he spoke, Lu Wuming held Liu Buli even tighter.
He wasn't lying; he was merely expressing his true feelings.
Liu Buli blushed slightly at such a direct declaration of affection. He reached out and gently tapped Lu Wuming's head, his eyes widening. "I don't care what you think, just tell me if you're coming with me or not! It's not just this time; I want to explore more places in the future. It would be even better if we could travel the entire world."
Lu Wuming chuckled softly, unbothered by his Master's increasingly violent tendency to tap his head.
With eyes full of adoration, he nodded and leaned in to gently kiss Liu Buli's cheek. He said, "Wuming doesn't like going anywhere, but if Master wants to go, Wuming will accompany you to the ends of the earth."
"That's more like it," Liu Buli smiled and leaned back into Lu Wuming's embrace, reaching out to grasp his hand. He tapped his fingers lightly on Lu Wuming's palm and said, "Wuming, is Master becoming a bit spoiled?"
Lu Wuming shook his head, holding Liu Buli even closer. He said, "Master is perfectly fine like this. I like it when Master is spoiled by me. Even if you wanted to overturn the heavens, I would help you. What's wrong with being spoiled? It just proves that Master is very happy, isn't it?"
Of course, it did.
Liu Buli chuckled, his body trembling slightly.
He turned his head and kissed Lu Wuming fiercely before finding a comfortable position, yawning, and closing his eyes.
He mumbled, "Wuming, you know the way home, so I won't give you directions. Just maintain this speed. I'll sleep for a while, and you can wake me when we arrive."
Lu Wuming gazed down at the woman in his arms, who was rarely so well-behaved, his eyes softening further. He nodded and softly replied, "Okay."
Lu Wuming was indeed not very intelligent; he didn't understand or remember many things. However, like a loyal dog, he always remembered the way home with exceptional clarity.
It was precisely because of this that when Liu Buli awoke, he found himself lying in the courtyard of the Dan Sect.
Above him was the shade of the trees in the courtyard, and beneath him was the lounge chair Lu Wuming had made for him.
Lu Wuming had personally gone into the mountains to find bamboo and, following the instructions in a book, had woven it into a chair, piece by piece.
Although the craftsmanship was a bit rough, the intricate details were meticulously handled. Especially the parts that would come into contact with Liu Buli, every edge had been smoothed to a perfect roundness, as if he were afraid of harming his beloved Master.
Realizing his location had changed, Liu Buli felt a moment of disorientation. He looked around with wide eyes, and when his gaze fell upon Lu Wuming by the stone table, he asked somewhat sheepishly, "Didn't you say you'd wake me when we got back? Why did you carry me here? It's embarrassing if others see."
"There's nothing to be embarrassed about; everyone is used to it," Lu Wuming said, handing Liu Buli a plate of shelled peanuts he had just prepared. He continued, "I didn't want to wake you because you were sleeping so comfortably. The Grand Elder also said he would handle the subsequent arrangements. I thought it was a good idea, so I brought you back."
Liu Buli's eyes curved into a smile.
He was increasingly fond of that considerate and capable Grand Elder.
However, he was even more fond of the young disciple before him. He reached out, grabbed a handful of peanuts, and popped them into his mouth. After chewing a couple of times, he found that it was indeed the taste he liked.
Seeing his Master eating with joy, Lu Wuming's smile grew even gentler. He said, "Master, you mentioned wanting to go to that Water City. When should we depart? Can it just be the two of us this time?"
"We'll depart tomorrow. We'll rest a bit today and prepare some things," Liu Buli replied casually.
As for Lu Wuming's subsequent question, he pondered for a moment and tentatively asked, "Um... Wuming, would you be angry if I said I planned to bring one more person?"
Lu Wuming's expression immediately darkened.
This question didn't need to be asked.
It was already quite good that he was willing to accompany Liu Buli on his wanderings. The idea of their two-person world turning into a three-person world naturally made him angry.
Liu Buli coughed lightly, trying to comfort him. "Think about it, we were going to find Shen Muyan anyway, so it wouldn't have been just a two-person world. If I bring one more person, it will only be four people, which isn't much different from three, is it?"
Lu Wuming remained silent.
He clearly felt the difference was significant.
Liu Buli scratched his head with difficulty, then after a moment of serious thought, he changed his approach. "Actually, there's another reason. I was thinking. I think Shen Muyan seems like a good man, so I want to introduce your junior sister to him. If they hit it off, then Junior Sister can live with the Shen family from now on. So..."
"Then bring her along," Lu Wuming interrupted Liu Buli's explanation directly and concluded, "I also think Junior Sister is quite suitable for him. It would be best if they could settle things this time, and she doesn't have to come back."