Lin Changqing could naturally tell that Gu Zhenyue was deliberately showing him goodwill. He gave a light laugh, did not refuse, and nodded slightly. "Then I'll have to trouble Brother Gu..."
"Hahaha, Brother Lin, you're too polite. Come... let's go in together now!"
Gu Zhenyue burst out laughing, utterly disregarding the gazes and opinions of the surrounding onlookers as he led Lin Changqing into the Scripture Pavilion.
That attitude left countless disciples dumbfounded, and they grew ever more envious of Lin Changqing.
"Senior Brother Gu is actually so forthright and approachable. He's personally taking Lin Changqing into the Scripture Pavilion."
"Do you think there's any chance that if we asked Senior Brother Gu to take us into the Scripture Pavilion, he would agree?"
"Hehe... you must be dreaming. Do you really think Gu Zhenyue is some kind-hearted saint? The only reason he's being so approachable is because it's Lin Changqing. If it were you... hehe, if he so much as acknowledged you, I'd consider myself beaten."
"Exactly. The most valuable thing is knowing your own place. Just because someone else can do it, do you think you can too?"
The square before the Scripture Pavilion immediately erupted into discussion and commotion.
Naturally, Lin Changqing and Gu Zhenyue knew nothing of this. Even if they had, neither would have cared. In their eyes, those ordinary disciples were no different from ants. They were destined to belong to two different worlds, with no possibility of ever crossing paths.
"Brother Lin, how much do you know about this Scripture Pavilion?" Gu Zhenyue asked with a smile as he led Lin Changqing inside.
"It's my first time here. I basically know nothing."
Lin Changqing did not waste words and answered honestly. There was nothing to hide about such a thing, nor did he