Ling Luoyan covered her mouth and giggled, "You wishful think that's what you want, but Lin Ruo is my direct disciple, how could I bear to let her leave with you... However..."
Then, her tone changed, "If that's what she wants though, as her Master, I have no choice but to respect her decision!"
Precisely because she was Gu Linruo's Master, she did not wish her to have any regrets and was willing to respect the former's choice!
Xu Sheng said with a light smile, "Is that so? Then, Peak Master Ling, you'd better not regret it!"
The Peak Master of Medicine Imperial Peak whispered from the side, "Junior Sister Ling, you might as well stop talking now. If Gu Linruo really leaves with Xu Sheng, you'll be crying your eyes out!"
Luo Qingyang chimed in as well, "Yeah, don't agree so readily now only to cry harder than anyone else later!"
Mu Qingge even took the rare opportunity to tease, "Junior Sister Ling, just admit it if you can't bear it. Go back quickly and talk to your dear disciple, tell her not to leave!"
Ling Luoyan's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she retorted, "Mu Senior Brother!! How could you tease me too!"
Mu Qingge's face returned to seriousness, and he coughed, "Ahem... alright, alright, no more talking. What to do is Junior Sister Ling's business!"
Following that, his gaze returned to Xu Sheng, and he nodded slightly, "Since you must leave, we wish you good luck. Xuantian Sect will always welcome your return, whenever that is! That's all we can do for you!"
At present, Xuantian Sect had gained a wealth of resources, but to be honest, they couldn't really help Xu Sheng, who was at the Void Refining Stage!
Xu Sheng nodded, calmly saying, "I appreciate the sentiment, Sect Master Mu! If needed, I will return to Xuantian Sect, but I think, there probably won't be much opportunity in the future!"
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Tianlan Peak!
Upon seeing Xu Sheng and Yun Churan return together, Yun Cong and the others began to speak, "Junior Brother Xu, Sect Master! You're back?"
Yun Churan just glanced at them casually...
Xu Sheng's attention, however, was drawn to the dishes on the table behind them, puzzled he said, "Hmm! But Senior Brothers and Sisters, what is going on right now..."
Yun Cong chuckled, "We've finally made it through this disaster, so naturally, we have to celebrate properly! Don't you agree, Mu Junior Brother?"
Mu Yunshen agreed, "Absolutely, absolutely, Xu Junior Brother's heroic figure, it's still fresh in my mind, especially that moment when the three Deity Transformation Realm experts were trembling with fear!"
Mo Qingyue blinked her beautiful eyes and chuckled, "Rather than celebrating Xuantian Sect's escape from disaster, it's more to thank Xu Junior Brother. If it wasn't for you, we probably wouldn't have survived the battle!"
Xu Sheng was unbothered, "Senior Brothers and Sisters, you're too kind. Isn't this what a fellow sect brother should do?"
Mu Yun was momentarily stunned, then gave Xu Sheng a hearty pat on the shoulder, expressing agreement, "You're right, you're right. We're the ones being overly formal!"
Yun Cong rubbed his palms, his eyes shining as he cautiously said to Yun Churan, "So, Sect Master, on such a special day today, can we maybe..."
Mo Qingyue and Mu Yun also turned their gaze to Yun Churan, waiting for her response...
At Tianlan Peak, only Yun Churan could drink alcohol; it was forbidden for Yun Cong and the others to drink privately...
Even though they did not understand why such an odd rule had been set...
Initially determined to deny the request, Yun Churan's icy blue eyes subconsciously shifted to Xu Sheng beside her...
Considering that he would soon leave Xuantian Sect, she sighed in her heart and finally relented, saying indifferently, "Do as you please..."
Perhaps, this was a final farewell meal for her disciple...
After receiving affirmation, Yun Cong licked his lips and said, "Alright! The Sect Master is mighty!"
Mu Yun, with a flattering expression, said, "Sect Master, please take a seat. You've worked so hard, let me massage your shoulders for you!"
Yun Churan hesitated for a few seconds, but eventually sat down and began to enjoy Mu Yun's massage...
Mo Qingyue suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, "Oh no! The food's going to burn soon."
After his words fell, he left in a flurry...
Seeing this extremely harmonious scene, Xu Sheng couldn't help feeling very relaxed...
Because, inside this not-so-large courtyard, there was an added sense of warmth that had been long absent...
...
As night fell, after dinner, Xu Sheng and the others all had reddish faces, surrounded by the thick aroma of alcohol!
Yun Cong patted his belly contentedly and said, "It's been a long time since I've had such a hearty drink! Thanks to Junior Brother Xu, we were able to have wine today!"
Mu Yun nodded and said, "That's right! It's been so long since I've touched alcohol! And this is the first time I have drunk so satisfactorily!"
Mo Qingyue, who wasn't good at drinking, looked even more tipsy, already swaying from side to side, and reluctantly had to use her spiritual power to dissipate some of her drunken state...
At that moment, Xu Sheng seemed to have sensed something and made an "Mmm" sound in confusion...
He actually sensed Gu Linruo's spiritual force fluctuation outside Tianlan Peak...
Yun Churan's beautiful eyes flickered alongside him as if she had also felt it, and she softly said, "Xu Sheng, go ahead!"
Xu Sheng stood up, "Mmm, then I will leave for a bit!"
After he spoke, he quickly used his spiritual power to dispel his drunkenness, and after leaving the courtyard, he went towards the location of Gu Linruo...
Seeing Xu Sheng leave, Yun Cong, feeling somewhat lightheaded, asked in confusion, "Sect Master? What is Junior Brother Xu doing?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Churan spoke emotionlessly, "It's nothing, he should be back in a while!"
Seeing Xu Sheng leave, Mo Qingyue, who had suddenly sobered up, narrowed her eyes and then stood up, saying to Yun Churan, "Sect Master, I'll go check on Junior Brother Xu!"
Without waiting for Yun Churan's approval, she followed after Xu Sheng...
The former watched her departing figure silently, not saying anything to stop her...
Mu Yun took another hearty gulp of wine, belched satisfyingly, then, looking at the empty seat before him, said, "Really now, why has everyone left?"
...
Meanwhile, Xu Sheng had already found Gu Linruo and cheerfully said, "Senior Sister Gu! Why have you come? Will you join us inside?"
Gu Linruo, with a somewhat struggling expression, silently shook her head and spoke with difficulty, "No, Xu... Junior Brother Xu, I'm here because there's something I want to tell you..."
Xu Sheng calmly asked, "May I know what Senior Sister Gu wants to talk about?"
Coming at night, he could probably guess already...
Gu Linruo bowed her head, her voice filled with guilt, "I might... not be able to leave with you. I can't bear to part with Xuantian Sect! I can't bear to leave the Sect Master..."
Xu Sheng gently stroked her cheek, still full of doting in his eyes, "Is that so? I had already guessed."
Gu Linruo, taken aback, her eyes slightly reddening, said, "Junior Brother Xu, you... don't hate me?"
Xu Sheng shook his head, "Fool, why would I hate you? If this is your heart's decision, I respect it."
As he said this, it was like a strike to Gu Linruo's heart; she suddenly hugged Xu Sheng tightly...
With tears rolling down her reddening eyes, she whispered, "Junior Brother Xu, I don't want you to leave, but I know it's impossible..."
"So, for the last time, could you let me bear your child..."
In an instant, between the two of them, it seemed as though unusual ripples began to emerge...
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