Bai Yuan stood at the door of Gu Yuena's room and knocked twice.
"Junior sister."
No response.
He knocked twice more, this time with more force.
"Junior sister--!"
The door was pulled open from the inside with a "whoosh," and Gu Yuena stood in the doorway.
Her long, silver hair was a mess, like a bird's nest, and her nightgown was wrinkled.
One foot was bare, and the other foot was wearing a slipper on the wrong feet.
His purple eyes were half-open, half-closed, his gaze unfocused.
He exuded a low-pressure aura that seemed to say, "If you keep making noise, I'll kill you."
"What--!"
Her voice was hoarse, with the drawn-out tone and murderous intent characteristic of someone who's just woken up.
"You're disturbing me so early in the morning! You're going to shorten my lifespan!"
Bai Yuan looked at the Co-Lord of Soul Beasts in front of him, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
Did the Silver Dragon King use all his "astounding wisdom" to learn this?
Isn't it supposed to be a plan?
Why are you sleeping in here?
No wonder the Soul Beast can't be revived.
If a leader can't even get out of bed, how can he expect his subordinates to get things done?
Seeing that he didn't speak, Gu Yuena closed her eyes again and swayed her body, as if she might fall back asleep at any moment.
Bai Yuan sighed and flicked her forehead.
Gu Yuena suddenly opened her eyes, one hand covering her forehead and the other clenched into a fist.
Her long, silver hair swayed slightly in the still air.
Are you crazy?!
She gritted her teeth, forcing the sound out of her throat.
Bai Yuan looked at her with a smile.
"Are you awake? If you are, then wash up and change your clothes. The teacher is waiting for us."
After saying that, he turned and walked away, his hands in his pockets, his steps light and quick.
Gu Yuena stood at the door, clenching her fists, watching the black figure disappear at the end of the corridor.
His eyes were filled with murderous intent.
She took a deep breath, then another, and slammed the door shut.
As Bai Yuan walked down the corridor, he heard the loud noise behind him, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.
The Co-Lord of Soul Beasts? More like someone who has trouble getting out of bed.
Gu Yue stood in front of Leng Yaozhu, her long silver hair neatly combed.
She changed out of her nightgown into light purple casual wear, making her look aloof and dignified.
She bowed slightly, her voice calm and measured. "Teacher."
Leng Yaozhu, holding her teacup, glanced at her and nodded.
"Um."
"Teacher, Bai Yuan and I would like to stay in Eastsea City for two more days."
"Since I've finally managed to get out of the house, I'd like to explore a bit more."
Leng Yaozhu put down her teacup, her gaze lingering on Gu Yue's face for a moment, a tiny smile curving her lips.
"That's right. Your mother already told me."
"Please give my regards to your mother."
Gu Yue's Brain went blank.
She stood there, her eyes filled with confusion.
Mother?
Does the Silver Dragon King... have a mother?
She was split off from the Dragon God, is the embodiment of the Dragon God's will, and is a being born of heaven and earth.
She never had the concept of a mother, nor did she need one.
Leng Yaozhu suddenly blurted out that sentence, her mind went completely blank.
Bai Yuan stood beside Gu Yue and felt a jolt in his heart when he saw her purple eyes suddenly lose focus.
Oh no, this girl's stuck.
He secretly wished he could kick her a couple of times.
It's that Purple Dragon Douluo! Zi JI!
The one you had pretend to be your mother!
You forgot?
Gu Yue's Brain was still blank. After a while, she finally came back to her senses.
He lowered his eyes, his voice returning to calm.
"She greets you, teacher."
Bai Yuan let out a long sigh of relief, almost rolling his eyes in frustration.
Gu Yue's gaze shifted from Leng Yaozhu's face to the floor, her mind still racing.
Zi JI, the mother.
Yes, her current identity is that of a reclusive family that the Leng Family has courted.
The mother is Zi JI in disguise as the Purple Dragon Douluo.
She thought it was something else entirely!
I almost got caught.
Leng Yaozhu noticed Gu Yue's momentary loss of composure.
He simply picked up his teacup and took another sip.
Go ahead, but don't go too far.
Eastsea City has been rather unsafe lately, please be careful.
Bai Yuan and Gu Yue replied simultaneously, "Yes, teacher."
The two left the room, and the door slowly closed behind them.
Leng Yaozhu sat on the sofa, her gaze fixed on the closed door, lingering there for Jiujiu.
She was thinking of Gu Yue.
That silver-haired, purple-eyed child was indeed incredibly talented. His control over the elements was top-notch among his peers, and he could even rank among the top three among all the geniuses she had ever seen.
But this child...
Why do you always look so blank?
You might call her silly, but when she cultivates, she's more focused than anyone else.
She's smart, but sometimes her reactions are so slow that you just want to answer for her.
Leng Yaozhu recalled the moment of confusion Gu Yue had shown when the word "mother" was mentioned.
He froze completely.
Leng Yaozhu sighed, feeling a bit disgusted with her own stupidity.
She picked up her teacup and took a sip; it tasted somewhat astringent.
She put down her teacup and looked out the window.
If it weren't for the need to win over the forces behind her, she really wouldn't want to bother with her.
Purple Dragon Douluo possesses unfathomable strength, and his family is even more mysterious, with a complex and intricate network of connections.
She is an important ally of the Leng Family.
Gu Yue is the daughter of Purple Dragon Douluo, and as long as she remains under his tutelage...
Purple Dragon Douluo must stand on the Leng Family's side as long as possible.
Therefore, she tolerated Gu Yue's little quirks.
Bai Yuan is still better.
Leng Yaozhu's lips curled into a slight smile.
She's highly talented, quick-witted, speaks well, and is efficient; she never has to worry about her.
If she says go east, he will never go west; if she says stop, he will never delay.
More importantly, he understood her thoughts.
He always anticipates her needs and quietly fulfills them.
Leng Yaozhu withdrew her gaze, but a slight smile remained on her lips.
Both children are good children; one makes her worry-free, and the other makes her worry a lot.
But whether it's easy or troublesome, they're all members of the Leng Family.
Come on! Come on!
The Leng Family doesn't mind having too many people!
The more geniuses who come, the better!
She turned and walked back to her desk to continue dealing with the ever-present affairs of the Spirit Pagoda.
In the evening, Bai Yuan and Gu Yue walked side by side on the night market streets of Eastsea City.
Gu Yue walked half a body length ahead, her purple eyes seemingly casually sweeping over the stalls on both sides.
He would occasionally stop to look at this and touch that, looking like he was leisurely strolling through the streets.
Bai Yuan followed beside her, keeping pace with her rhythm.
As they passed a stall selling candied hawthorns, Gu Yue stopped and said she wanted to eat some.
Bai Yuan paid for it, and she took the candied hawthorn and took a bite.
Then she disappeared.
Bai Yuan took a bite of the candied hawthorn in his hand, then looked down at the spot where Gu Yue had just stood; it was now empty.
He chewed on a candied hawthorn and pulled out the note that Gu Yue had slipped into his pocket.
"Go home for a visit, don't worry about me."
Bai Yuan looked at the note, a slight smile curving his lips.
Go home?
Which home to go back to?
The Spirit Pagoda is her current home.
When she said "going home," she meant going to see those people she couldn't let him see.
He knew exactly who those people were.
Purple Dragon Douluo, and those Ferocious Beast lurking in the shadows of Eastsea City.
Bai Yuan crumpled the note into a ball and stuffed it back into his pocket.
He walked into a deserted alley, closed his eyes, and silently uttered a phrase.
Dress.
Black fabric emerged from the void, covering his arms, shoulders, chest, waist, abdomen, and legs.
The Black Robe hung down, the mask fit snugly, and dark red patterns were faintly visible deep within the folds of the garment.
In a matter of seconds, he had transformed into a silent, Black Robe Swordsman in the night.
The Black Calamity Set not only enhances his strength but also perfectly conceals his presence.
It's not about converging, it's about erasing.
Silent and without a trace.
Bai Yuan emerged from the alley and followed the faint scent left by Gu Yue from a distance.
He dared not get too close. The people around Gu Yue were no ordinary people; their perception far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he would be discovered if he was not careful.
He could only trail far behind, concealing himself with his Black Calamity Set.
Using the Core Flame to sense the Gu Yue's aura, he silently followed his prey.
Let's see if there's a chance to succeed.
Gu Yue made several turns and walked through several streets before entering a secluded building.
Bai Yuan stopped in the distance, hiding in the shadow of a large tree, watching the door slowly close.
Gu Yuena stood in the center of the room.
Zi JI knelt before her, with several figures standing behind her. Some were hidden in the shadows, while others showed half of their faces, but all of them exuded a powerful aura.
They were Ferocious Beast who had transformed into human form and mingled in human society. Now they were all gathered together, waiting for her command.
"My lord!"
Zi JI's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Have you taken care of everything on your end?"
Gu Yuena slightly raised her chin, a smug smile curving her lips.
"Those two humans were completely fooled by me; they thought I was really just strolling around."
Hahahaha!
She abandoned her usual aloofness and reserve in front of Leng Yaozhu and Bai Yuan, and laughed wildly and unrestrainedly.
Zi JI looked at her lord's smug expression.
The weight on my heart has finally been lifted.
This was the master she knew: aloof, domineering, and arrogant.
What "Gu Yue" and what "Junior Sister"?
Those were all pretenses, mere expedient measures.
They are all illusions created to infiltrate the human world.
"My lord is mighty!"
Zi JI lowered her head deeply, her voice filled with awe and fervor.
The Ferocious Beast behind them let out a low, but powerful roar.
The air in the entire room suddenly became scorching hot, like a pot of water about to boil.
"Get ready, we're going to seize the Golden Dragon King!"