Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
When Gu Qingqing woke up, she realized that she was sleeping on a bed. The bed was very soft, and the blanket covering her body was also very soft. There was even a faint fragrance. It was something that she had never experienced before.
She blinked her eyes and stared at the patterns on the top of the bed. She turned her head and realized that the room she was in was very luxurious. There were many things that she had never seen before. She only knew that they were very precious. This made her feel like she was dreaming.
She sat up and got down from the bed. She found that the floor was still covered with a carpet made of some unknown material. It was very soft under her feet, as if she was stepping on a cloud.
She pushed the door open and saw a corridor outside. There was no one around her. She hesitated at the door and walked towards the corridor on the left.
After passing through the long corridor, she found herself in a garden. The garden was very big, and there were many colorful flowers. Even the air was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers. Then she heard a piercing sound. She hesitated for a moment, then followed the sound.
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Under the Peach Tree, a figure was moving quickly.
That person was dressed in a wide white robe. His sleeves drew a beautiful arc in the air as he moved. His movements looked very simple, but from afar, one could feel the killing intent contained within.
The silver sword in his hand changed direction. The sword wind landed on the peach tree beside him. The petals of the peach flowers fell with the sword wind, as if it was raining peach flowers. In this rain of peach flowers, the white-robed, black-haired man was like an immortal from the sky. It made people yearn for him, but they did not dare to approach him.
He sheathed his sword and stood under the peach tree. His wide sleeves fluttered in the wind, and he looked as if he was about to ride the wind and leave.
This was the first time Gu Qingqing saw Si Lin. Initially, she had wondered if she was dreaming, but now she really thought that she was dreaming. Otherwise, how could she see a celestial being?
Si Lin noticed Gu Qingqing when she was approaching him. However, he knew that she was brought back by Rong Ye, and she was a child, so he did not make a move. Otherwise, if someone were to appear when he was practicing his sword, he would definitely draw his sword and fight her.
He turned his head and looked at Gu Qingqing. He realized that Gu Qingqing’s expression was very dreamy, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The two of them stared at each other. The wind blew and peach petals fell on the two of them. The scene looked beautiful and harmonious.
Suddenly, a flurry of footsteps interrupted the two of them looking at each other. A hint of dissatisfaction flashed in their eyes and they looked towards the source of the sound.
“Little Qingqing, why didn’t you wake me up when you woke up? I thought you were gone.” Rong Ye could not help but mutter when he saw Gu Qingqing standing at the other door of the garden from afar.
Gu Qingqing looked at Rong Ye and then looked at Si Lin, who was not far away. Only then did she realize that she was not dreaming.
She recalled that she had used up all the spiritual power she had accumulated to save Rong Ye. After that, she had fainted due to exhaustion. She sized up Rong Ye and realized that he looked much better. She heaved a sigh of relief in her heart.
Rong Ye walked to Gu Qingqing’s side and realized that Si Lin was also there. His expression changed immediately.
“Eldest senior brother, you’re here too?” Among the five senior brothers, Si Lin’s cultivation level was the highest, and he was also the one that Rong Ye was most afraid of.
At this moment, he could not help but be a little cautious. Especially when he saw Si Lin holding a sword in his hand. He thought that Si Lin must have been practicing his sword earlier, so he said worriedly, “Qingqing has just woken up. If there’s anything that offended Eldest senior brother, I’ll apologize on her behalf.”
“It’s alright.” Si Lin shook his head. He glanced at Gu Qingqing, who had poked her head out from behind Rong Ye. He tapped the ground with the tip of his foot and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Rong ye heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Si Lin leave. He also relaxed a little. He turned around and saw Gu Qingqing looking at him curiously. He hurriedly pulled Gu Qingqing’s hand and said, “Qingqing, the person you saw just now was my eldest senior brother, Si Lin. He is a sword cultivator. Eldest senior brother does not like others disturbing him while he is practicing his sword. Remember not to go over when he is practicing his sword next time.”
Thinking of how he ran over to Si Lin when he was young and ignorant and was taught a lesson by him, Rong Ye’s expression twisted for a moment and then quickly returned to normal.
Gu Qingqing wanted to say that Si Lin was not as terrifying as Rong Ye said, but she could not open her mouth and could only nod.
Seeing how obedient Gu Qingqing was, Rong Ye could not help but reveal a smile and pat her head.
“Qingqing is so obedient. We are now staying at my eldest senior brother’s peak. I will bring you to meet Master now. After Master agrees, I will bring you back to my five peaks. From now on, that will be your home.” Thinking of his plan, Rong Ye quickly said to Gu Qingqing.
Hearing the word “home”, Gu Qingqing stared at Rong Ye with her eyes wide open.
Ever since her adoptive mother who took care of her passed away, no one had ever said the word “home” to her!
Previously, when Rong Ye said that he wanted to take her away, she was afraid that he was a bad person and wanted to lie to her. There had been people like this before, so she was unwilling to leave with Rong Ye. However, after seeing everything in that room, she knew that Rong Ye was probably very rich and very powerful, and she did not have anything on her that was worth lying about.
Now that Rong Ye actually said that he wanted her to treat his place as her home, it made Gu Qingqing very excited.
During the time that Gu Qingqing was unconscious, Rong Ye had already recuperated from the injuries on his body. He had almost recovered, so it was very easy for him to bring Gu Qingqing along now. Very soon, they arrived at the main peak of Hidden Spirit Mountain, which was where their master lived.
Compared to the main peak of Si Lin, although the decorations on the main peak were more luxurious, they were more solemn and imposing. It made people unable to hold their breaths and pay attention to their words and actions, afraid that they had done something wrong.
Even the arrogant Rong Ye restrained himself a lot on the main peak. Before entering the main hall, he let go of Gu Qingqing’s hand and tidied up his clothes. After making sure that there was nothing wrong with his body, he pulled Gu Qingqing into the main hall.
In the main hall, other than the sect master of Hidden Spirit Mountain, Wen Guiyun, the other four senior brothers of Rong Ye were all present.
Wen Guiyun sat on the main seat. Si Lin and Yue Zhao sat on the left and right side of Wen Guiyun respectively. Nanhua sat beside Si Lin while Mu Chen sat on Yue Zhao’s side. When Rong Ye brought Gu Qingqing in, the five people’s gazes were all focused on the two of them.
These five people’s cultivation levels were very high, and they all came from extraordinary backgrounds. When they looked at someone at the same time, the recipient of their gaze would definitely pressured. Rong Ye was fine, but Gu Qingqing was suddenly looked at by so many people. After a pause, she directly hid behind him.
Feeling the movement behind him, Rong Ye looked at Wen Guiyun and the others, stopped, turned around, and looked at Gu Qingqing.
“Qingqing, don’t be afraid. They are my master and senior brothers. They won’t hurt you.” Rong Ye patted Gu Qingqing’s head and gently pulled her hand away from his sleeve. He looked straight into her eyes and said seriously.
Gu Qingqing looked at Rong Ye and then at Wen Guiyun and the rest. She thought for a moment and nodded.
Seeing how obedient she was, Rong Ye’s heart softened. He smiled and pulled her to a place three steps away from Wen Guiyun.
“Disciple Rong Ye greets Master.” He let go of Gu Qingqing’s hand and knelt on one knee. He cupped his fists with both hands very respectfully.
Gu Qingqing was stunned for a moment and knelt down with Rong Ye.
“Get up.” Wen Guiyun waved his hand and let Rong Ye get up.
“Thank you, Master.” Rong Ye pulled Gu Qingqing up from the ground.
“Is this the little girl you brought back?” Wen Guiyun looked at Gu Qingqing with a gentle expression and asked softly.
Although he was over a hundred years old, cultivators had the ability to retain their looks. He also had a higher cultivation level and looked to be in his thirties. He wore a blue brocade robe and looked like a beautiful uncle. His attitude towards Gu Qingqing was also very gentle.
“Yes, Master.” Rong Ye looked at Gu Qingqing. “Little Qingqing saved me twice. I want her to stay in my five peaks so that I can take care of her. I hope Master will agree.”
Wen Guiyun did not answer him immediately. Instead, he stood up from his chair and came in front of Gu Qingqing. He squatted down and looked at her seriously. When Gu Qingqing was about to hide behind Rong Ye nervously, he suddenly smiled. “Little girl, we are fated. Are you willing to be my disciple?”