In the center of the venue, a temporary stage had been erected, resembling the texture of Sheep Fat Red Jade. To the east, colorful Illumination Stones were placed, illuminating the entire stage with a radiant glow. The Illumination Stone arrangement formed a heart shape, clearly indicating that Zhang Han had put considerable effort into this banquet.
Surrounding the stage were various celestial fruits and Celestial Wine. Although they were undoubtedly genuine celestial fruits and Celestial Wine, they were still far superior to ordinary beverages found in the World of Mortals.
The aroma of wine wafted through the air from a distance, and even Gu Ping's pet Yoyo couldn't help but poke its head out, eager to taste the fine wines from Yi Dong. Gu Ping didn't restrain the little creature, allowing Yoyo to frolic freely.
After circling the venue, Gu Ping found Wang Junbao and Chen Minghua. Bu Luo seemed too busy to chat with them, while Huo Lian stood beside Chen Minghua, engaged in conversation about something unknown.
Noticing Gu Ping's trio looking over, Chen Minghua smiled apologetically. Huo Lian wore a disdainful expression and asked Chen Minghua why that guy had also shown up.
Gu Ping thought to himself; upon hearing Huo Lian's tone, Chen Minghua understood who she was referring to. He felt that staying cooped up in the house all day for cultivation was rather dull, so he decided to come out and relax.
He couldn't deny that he found it boring; Huo Lian's disdain was evident on her face. Although it had only happened once, she wouldn't easily forget how Gu Ping had schemed against her.
With just one remark from Chen Minghua during their meal, he could accurately gauge his own temperament and then casually suggest that he go toe-to-toe with those guys in the library. Such calculations were common among people.
Moreover, in the past month, Huo Lian had also inquired about Gu Ping's activities outside the academy but couldn't uncover his true identity. It was said that he resembled a fox spirit—rumored to be a very powerful Fox Spirit—and she wondered how he managed to tame such a formidable Spirit Pet.
In Huo Lian's eyes, Gu Ping's danger level was rising sharply. She tried her best to avoid provoking him, yet every time she saw him, she couldn't help but feel angry and struggled to control her urge to give him a good beating; it was as if "asking for trouble" was written all over Gu Ping's face.
Forget it; Chen Minghua thought they could compete with him. After all, he had transformed from a country chicken into a phoenix while they remained stagnant. "You three should just stay where it's comfortable," Chen Si said sourly, his tone dripping with vinegar.
"We're free now; let's get back to what we need to do," Gu Ping said as he walked away.
Just then, he sensed Yoyo emanating Fox Might and turned his gaze toward it, a smile creeping onto his lips.
A fox appeared, bold enough to scratch him.
Shut up, thought a female disciple, drenched in the scent of rouge and powder, as she watched Yoyo drinking at the table. She felt a mix of envy and desire, wanting to reach out and touch Yi Dong. It turned out Yoyo was someone who didn’t deny anyone the chance to touch her; with a swift claw, she grabbed the girl.
Nearby, a few boys who were circling around the girl saw their crush being caught by the fox. This was an opportunity to show off and win her favor. However, none of them managed to catch Yoyo, and instead, they were dealt with by the fox who enjoyed drinking.
Suddenly feeling embarrassed, they pulled out their weapons, hoping to regain some dignity by capturing this audacious creature.
Yi Dong was thoroughly angered by Yoyo. He had been sitting there with his wine bottle when he was pricked by a sword. Although he wasn’t injured, it still hurt. At that moment, those boys felt somewhat reassured; after all, they were Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivators wielding a spiritual weapon. Yet Yi Dong couldn’t even cut a single hair from the fox. It seemed like an ordinary fox rather than a spirit beast of some elder; they realized it was too late to retreat.
Angry, Yoyo instantly transformed into a giant fox three or four meters tall. Though not as large as when she had been provoked by Liu Xiu that day, she was still quite eye-catching in the venue. She swiftly dealt with those boys who had dared to provoke her and was about to return to her drink when more troublemakers appeared.
Where did this Fox Spirit come from? Zhang Han squinted his eyes, sizing up the not-so-massive Fox Spirit before him.
Beside him were several disciples of True Inheritance, eager to step forward and capture the troublesome Fox Spirit for Zhang Han and then present it to Sister Ruo Nan—what a perfect plan!
Just then, a voice interrupted their fantasies.
Yoyo.
Gu Ping had already arrived nearby. He didn’t stop them; instead, he wanted to see how Zhang Han and Shixin Wei would handle the situation. A smile adorned his face as he observed the unfolding drama.
Upon hearing Gu Ping’s call, Yoyo shrank down to the size of a small arm and jumped into Gu Ping’s embrace. She poked her little head out to glance at those who had offended her. Her eyes narrowed into slits, clearly indicating that those who had provoked her wouldn’t have an easy time ahead.
That junior brother let his spirit beast disrupt the venue of Zhang. Can I ask for an explanation? The True Disciple standing closest to Zhang Han said.
Gu Ping still wore a smile while looking at Zhang Han, showing no intention of stopping. Yoyo caused trouble again, and I don't deny it. There are always a few brainless fools who want to pet the fox fur, but they are afraid of what might happen if they actually do.
Seeing Gu Ping's demeanor, the person who had just fallen silent felt a bit awkward. It was clear that Gu Ping meant he had no intention of silencing himself; he was waiting for someone qualified to speak up.
What trouble did that guy cause again?
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