Chapter 255

Chapter 255: The Clouds and Rain Between the Two of Us

“She wants the Dragon Vein of Heavenly Profound Gate.” Xu Ming spoke slowly.

“Huh…” Listening to Xu Ming’s words, Qingwan was stunned for a moment, then furrowed her brows tightly.

To Qingwan, she didn’t really have much attachment to Heavenly Profound Gate. If the Dragon Vein of Heavenly Profound Gate disappeared, it would be no big deal; the disciples could just switch sects.

The disciples of Heavenly Profound Gate all had great talent, and even if they changed sects, they’d generally still do well—there would definitely be sects vying to take them in.

Worst case scenario, they could rebuild a new sect from scratch.

But for her master, it might not be so simple.

Her master was already three thousand seven hundred years old, having lived in Heavenly Profound Gate for three thousand seven hundred years. Her affection for Heavenly Profound Gate goes without saying.

Would her master really agree to hand over the Dragon Vein that Heavenly Profound Gate has nurtured for ten thousand years?

The possibility was very small.

“As for the matter of the Dragon Vein, honestly, I don’t feel too strongly about it. Although I am a disciple of Heavenly Profound Gate, more accurately, I am a disciple of the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers. I spend most of my time in the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, so my feelings toward Heavenly Profound Gate are… well, let’s just say they’re okay,” Qingwan spoke slowly. “But for my master, it might not be the same.”

Qingwan sighed lightly, looking at Xu Ming with a guilty gaze: “Xu Ming, I’m sorry, but I can’t persuade my master because of this matter. This is something my master needs to decide on her own.”

“But you can rest assured, Xu Ming, I will definitely help you obtain the Heavenly Profound Mirror! I…”

Before Qingwan could finish speaking, Xu Ming stood up, placing his hand gently on Qingwan’s head:

“Qingwan, you’re overthinking this. You’re putting too much pressure on yourself.

I’ve already said it—I’ll handle the matter of the Heavenly Profound Mirror myself. You don’t need to help me. As a disciple of Heavenly Profound Gate, the fact that you aren’t blaming me already makes me happy.

What you need to do is follow your heart. Do what you want to do and don’t worry about me.

Of course, from my perspective, I hope you leave here as soon as possible.

When the battlefield of the Purple Mist Grand Ceremony arrives, there will definitely be a battle among cultivators of the upper five realms.

Qingwan, you have great talent, and your future is boundless, but your current realm is indeed too low.

Besides, regarding the matter of the Dragon Vein, you can tell Elder Wang Xuan. There’s nothing wrong with that.

And I think we also need Elder Wang Xuan’s help.

But even if Elder Wang Xuan doesn’t cooperate with us, it’s fine.

What worries me is whether you’ll be upset if the Dragon Vein of Heavenly Profound Gate is taken.

If you’re upset, then I probably won’t do it. I don’t want to become your enemy.

Since you think it’s no big deal, then I can proceed without hesitation.

Alright, I’ve said what I needed to say.

I’ll leave first. Think it over. If Elder Wang Xuan wants to find me, just come to my courtyard and call me.”

“Hmm… umm…” Qingwan nodded. “When Master returns, I’ll definitely have a good talk with her.”

“Leaving.” Xu Ming withdrew his hand. “If Elder Wang Xuan comes back and finds me still here, she’ll probably think even worse of me.”

“Hehehehe…” Qingwan covered her mouth and giggled. “Does it matter what impression Master has of you? Is it important? Could it be that you like my Master?”

Xu Ming flicked Qingwan’s forehead: “I don’t like your Master, but she is the Master of the person I like.”

“You… what are you talking about?” Qingwan’s face turned red with embarrassment, and she shyly turned around.

Looking at Qingwan wearing the ordinary hairpin he had given her, Xu Ming’s eyes softened.

“Sheng Sheng, let’s go.” “Ohh…”

The sound of Xu Ming and Sheng Sheng spread behind Qingwan.

By the time Qingwan turned around, Xu Ming had already left the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers with Sheng Sheng.

When Xu Ming returned to his courtyard, Mo Zhu’er was already sitting outside waiting for him.

Honestly speaking, every time Xu Ming saw Mo Zhu’er, he felt a bit nervous.

And after several deep conversations with Mo Zhu’er, Xu Ming increasingly found it hard to determine whether Mo Zhu’er was friend or foe.

“Come in.”

Xu Ming deactivated the magic array and led Mo Zhu’er into the courtyard.

Sheng Sheng felt a little upset inside. She thought she could finally be alone with Brother Xu, but this older sister came again. Why does this older sister keep clinging to Brother Xu?

Even though this older sister used to dislike Brother Xu and got her butt slapped by him.

Despite feeling a little upset, Sheng Sheng still ran off to play on her own side, not wanting to disturb Brother Xu while he dealt with serious matters.

Sitting on the stone bench in the courtyard, Mo Zhu’er smiled sweetly: “I wonder how things went between Lord and that Miss Qin Immortal?”

Xu Ming truthfully replied: “I told Qingwan everything, and Qingwan will communicate with Elder Wang Xuan. Regarding the matter of you wanting the Dragon Vein of Heavenly Profound Gate, I also told Qingwan.”

Mo Zhu’er nodded: “That’s reasonable.”

Xu Ming: “…”

“Why does Lord keep staring at me like that?” Mo Zhu’er asked.

Xu Ming: “I thought you’d be angry, but surprisingly, you seem quite calm.”

Mo Zhu’er smiled: “Why should I be angry? Originally, I couldn’t get the Dragon Vein alone anyway. If Lord says it, then it’s said. And according to my plan, I originally needed Elder Wang Xuan’s help too.

Even if Lord hadn’t said anything, I would’ve gone to see Elder Wang Xuan tomorrow or the day after.

Otherwise, how could Lord think that the two of us alone could achieve our goal? That’s impossible.

But… I do have one question…”

Xu Ming: “What?”

Mo Zhu’er stood up, casually sending a strand of spiritual energy into Sheng Sheng’s head. Feeling sleepy, Sheng Sheng leaned against the wall and fell asleep.

Only then did Mo Zhu’er walk behind Xu Ming, wrapping her arms around him. Her moist breath softly brushed against Xu Ming’s earlobe: “Lord really told Miss Qin Immortal everything, didn’t he?”

Mo Zhu’er’s hand slipped under Xu Ming’s chest: “Did Lord mention our intimate moments to Miss Qin Immortal?”

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[Yesterday I played Black Myth all day, and my head’s still spinning.

That Tiger Vanguard broke my defense, and in the end, I had to rely on Wind Spirit Moon Shadow, activating an infinite gourd to get through.

Sinful, oh so sinful…

But to be honest, the combat was incredibly thrilling, and some of the game’s CG cutscenes were truly amazing, especially that headless guy playing the erhu. The erhu music and his lines were absolutely captivating.

These days I’m busy with work, but I’ll dive back into it this weekend.]