114. Chapter 114 (1/2)
Yu Sui had never heard anyone say such a thing to her before. She froze for a moment, then smiled and walked over. "Senior Martial Brother, you'd better be careful making such bold claims. You might regret them someday."
Mei Chengyu walked with her toward the Ghost Dao School, answering lazily, "If I regret it, you'll be the one who's heartbroken."
"I won't."
"Junior Martial Sister, don't be afraid. You might only be heartbroken for a day or two. I'll probably be dead outright."
Yu Sui couldn't help bursting into laughter. She looked up at him, but Mei Chengyu kept his eyes fixed ahead. His face, usually handsome, refined, and aloof, now held a hint of roguish mischief.
They crossed the Ghost Dao School and headed toward the Saint Hall at the very back. The buildings gradually thinned out, giving way to a narrow path through the woods. As they walked, Yu Sui listened to Mei Chengyu talk and gazed at the grass and trees beside them. Little flowers poked their heads up from the roadside grass, purple, white, and pink, growing in clusters, one bloom after another.
They had reached a grassy field with no path. Mei Chengyu usually traveled by Wind Riding Technique, and rarely took such a leisurely stroll.
When Yu Sui had first arrived, she'd been in a hurry and always ran past, never taking a proper look at the scenery along the way.
Tonight, though, they had time.
Neither of them walked quickly. Yu Sui received a message from Wei Ren. He said there was no problem with climbing the tower; he and Xue Mushi had already tested it.
Yu Sui: ""
"By the way, Senior Martial Brother, who were those two you nearly fought earlier?" Yu Sui put away the