Listening to Lu Wuming's answer, Liu Buli seriously pondered whether he should educate his young disciple a little, to make him understand the importance of camaraderie among fellow disciples.
This thought, the moment it appeared, was immediately extinguished by Liu Buli himself.
Educate what? What is there to educate about?
His disciple's personality was already set. How could there be any camaraderie? It was already the greatest form of camaraderie if he didn't go and kill his fellow disciples. Asking him to do more was clearly asking for the impossible.
Liu Buli had completely given up.
He raised his hand and pressed his forehead, pretending not to understand the deeper meaning in Lu Wuming's words, which was for Yun Xiang to disappear completely.
Taking a few deep breaths, he thought for a moment, then pointed outside and said, "Then I'll go tell your junior sister to pack some clothes and things for me. When I get back, we can have a good bath to wash away the fatigue from the past few days in Medicine Master Valley, and then we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."
Lu Wuming responded quickly this time.
In his opinion, this was a foolproof opportunity to never see his junior sister again. So, his initial reluctance vanished, and he was now even more eager than Liu Buli for their trip to Water City.
When Liu Buli informed Yun Xiang about the situation in Water City, the young girl immediately expressed her willingness to accompany them.
Liu Buli did not mention the matter of meeting Shen Muyan for a blind date. However, the mere existence of the Dragon God was enough to make Yun Xiang's eyes light up with anticipation.
After arranging the time, Liu Buli asked Yun Xiang to prepare well. The young girl obediently started packing her things. Liu Buli was very pleased and praised her a few more times before returning to his own residence.
They had been traveling for the past two days, and Lu Wuming naturally knew that Liu Buli was a bit tired. So that night, they simply held each other and slept. Lu Wuming ultimately couldn't bear to trouble his master any further.
The next morning, Lu Wuming woke up even earlier than Liu Buli. He packed all the things they needed to bring and even helped Liu Buli change his clothes. After washing up and combing his hair, he dressed his master beautifully before turning to pack his own things.
At some point, the two of them had fallen into this mode of interaction.
Occasionally, Liu Buli would take care of himself, but most of the time, he only needed to sit there and do nothing.
After all, Lu Wuming would do everything for him, just as he had done for Lu Wuming when they first met.
Propping his chin on the table, Liu Buli admired the man before him, who was almost perfect in every aspect.
He increasingly felt that the concept of the "seven-year itch" was utter nonsense. In the years he had been with Lu Wuming, not only had he not grown tired of him, but he felt he loved Lu Wuming more with every passing moment.
How could such deep affection change with time?
Shaking his head secretly in his heart, Liu Buli said, "Wuming, even though you're so eager, I still want to remind you. Relationships are between two people. If your junior sister doesn't hit it off with Shen Muyan, I will still bring her back. Consider this trip just an opportunity for her to broaden her horizons. I will never force her to do anything in this regard."
Lu Wuming understood this point, of course.
So, after a brief silence, he still frowned. He responded seriously, "I believe junior sister is a sensible person and should know her limits, and not cause more trouble for you, Master."
If these words came from someone else, they might have some value. But coming from Lu Wuming's mouth, Liu Buli almost burst out laughing.
He dared to say that others should know their limits and not cause too much trouble?
Wasn't he the one who caused the most trouble?
But this was also his own fault.
If he hadn't doted on him so much, making him more and more obsessive and possessive, perhaps he wouldn't be like this now.
Liu Buli narrowed his eyes, a smile deepening in their depths, but he said nothing more.
Lu Wuming had also considered the possibility that such a situation might arise. For example, if Yun Xiang didn't like Shen Muyan, or if Shen Muyan wasn't suitable for Yun Xiang. In any case, as long as the two of them weren't truly in love, Liu Buli would definitely not let Yun Xiang stay in Water City.
Even knowing this, Lu Wuming still held onto a sliver of hope.
What if the two of them really ended up together? Wouldn't he no longer have to worry about his junior sister competing with him for their master?
Even with the slightest possibility, Lu Wuming was willing to try for this happy future.
However, when he arrived in Water City, he discovered that reality was always more disappointing than imagination.
They did indeed meet Shen Muyan.
But beside Shen Muyan, they also saw a woman with a gentle appearance.
That woman was clearly the type of demure beauty from Jiangnan, petite in stature and with a sweet, lovely face. Leaning beside Shen Muyan, she had a somewhat dependent air.
According to Shen Muyan's introduction, that woman was his wife, whom he had loved for many years. Although their cultivation levels were not high, like his own, they were deeply in love. Even with only a hundred years of companionship, they felt satisfied to be able to walk hand in hand.
Upon hearing this introduction, Liu Buli and Yun Xiang offered their sincere blessings to the couple.
Lu Wuming remained silent.
He feared that if he spoke, he would be unable to resist tearing that woman apart.
For a moment, he couldn't even tell. Was it that Liu Buli hadn't inquired beforehand, or was his master deliberately playing a trick on him?
After all, everyone knew that Liu Buli valued the companionship of "one lifetime, one person." If he had known that Shen Muyan had a partner, he would definitely not have let Yun Xiang be with Shen Muyan.
Thinking this, Lu Wuming turned and glared at Liu Buli.
Liu Buli naturally knew what he was thinking. He merely curved his lips and said in a low voice, "Wuming, if your master told you that he accidentally forgot about this, would you believe him?"
Lu Wuming pouted. He clearly didn't believe him.
Liu Buli immediately gave up the pretense of lying and laughed outright, "I just wanted your junior sister to come along and see the world. Don't be so petty."