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The banquet on the first day lasted until deep into the night. Han Yu walked beside Gu Ping, quietly observing the scene before them, where the flickering lights through the mist resembled a sky full of stars.
Memories of Tiandong City and Smoke Willow Alley flooded back to him, where candle flames swayed in the breeze. He recalled the golden koi that Gu Ping had gifted him and how they had met in secret on two occasions.
A warm current surged through him like a tide, gently brushing against his heart.
Since their parting on that nameless little hill, many years had passed without the two of them being able to focus solely on each other as they once did.
Bu Luo noticed Gu Ping's troubled expression. Han Yu, who had initially been in good spirits, found himself at a loss for words.
Should he comfort Yi Dong?
It was clear that Gu Ping didn't want their sympathy.
Should they talk about something cheerful?
It seemed that just being by his side made him happy enough.
Should he ask questions?
Gu Ping would likely not respond. Although he never expressed everything openly, he was the kind of person who bore all burdens alone and wouldn’t let others share in his suffering.
Perhaps he should make some requests instead. Maybe if he followed Gu Ping like this, it could help distract him from Yi Dong’s troubles.
As they reached the courtyard gate, Han Yu gently grasped Gu Ping's hand, his cheeks flushing red as he spoke in a soft voice barely above a whisper.
"My lord, Mingyue wants to see me in action, just like how you dominate everyone else, never losing a single match. Is that alright?"
"Hmm?"
Gu Ping was lost in thought as he recalled Hong Ling's words. Upon seeing Han Yu, he couldn't help but be taken aback. Why would Minghong ask for such a thing?
Had he been too relaxed lately? Did Han Yu really wish to see him in the arena? He realized that he had been neglecting her feelings, not understanding her thoughts at all.
Women...
Gu Ping sighed inwardly, recognizing the things he had overlooked for so long. He felt a surge of excitement from his recent breakthrough and, without thinking, swept Han Yu into his arms, spun her around, and tossed her into the air before catching her again.
Alright, tomorrow he would show those arrogant little guys just how impressive his senior was.
With a proud demeanor, Gu Ping carried Han Yu into the room and extinguished the only glass lamp that was burning alongside the candlelight. Only wisps of blue smoke lingered in the quiet night, witnessing the elevation of their relationship.
When the morning sun shone on his face, Gu Ping woke up to find the space beside him empty. It felt as if he had just experienced a beautiful dream. Bu Luo walked in with a flushed face, seemingly reminding him of what had happened last night.
"You're finally up! Sister Hong has sent people to urge you several times; the competition is about to start."
"Oh, is that so?" Gu Ping rubbed his eyes sleepily and finally got out of bed. Tomorrow he would show those guys just how formidable he was. His master’s reputation must not be tarnished; they would see.
His lord was truly remarkable. Had Han Yu heard that he had already failed twice in the Combined Cultivator trials? He hadn't even seen them gasp in surprise. Recently, Han Yu had also made some breakthroughs. Bu Luo... he couldn't catch up to his lord; it was uncertain.
Han Yu didn’t say much but her slightly disappointed expression conveyed her feelings to Gu Ping. She feared that one day she might fall behind him. She worked hard on her cultivation, but in this era where everyone fought for position, she was still at the early stages of her journey. It was undeniable that her peers like Gu Ping were far ahead of her, and even those talented individuals from Dongyi were quietly rising to prominence.
Thinking of that, Han Yu couldn't help but feel a bit anxious. Choosing to walk the path of cultivation and embarking on the journey of a Cultivator meant he could follow Gu Ping, but that goal, Ru Ming, seemed so difficult to achieve.
"Even if I can't keep up with his pace, wherever he goes, he will take me along, to the ends of the earth, in the Desolate Azure and Eastern Underworld, Open for Him."
Gu Ping finished dressing and tugged at Han Yu's calf as they headed towards Cloud Mist Dianchi.
Lost in sweet nothings, Han Yu only came back to his senses when Bei Qinping pulled him along, following closely behind Gu Ping as if afraid of being seen.
When they arrived at Dianchi, they saw Jiang Anbo walking over with a smile. Han Yu's face turned from red to his neck, looking like a ripe peach ready to burst, staring wide-eyed in embarrassment, unsure of what to say.
"Oh?"
Jiang Anbo squinted his eyes, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as he glanced between the two. Gu Ping, growing impatient, pushed him away.
"Ahem, what's going on? Speak up."
"Oh, oh! Just now, Shepherd lost to Xu Qiaoshan. It seems there's a bit of rivalry between seniors and juniors; it's quite amusing to see Bu Luo's reaction. How should I put it?"
After thinking for a long time, Jiang Anbo continued:
"It's like that standard Jade Void Sect disciple who carries an air of superiority as if they are above everyone else."
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