After leaving the bamboo forest behind Little Green Peak, Lü Qingyu chattered all the way like a skylark in the woods.
"Junior Brother Zhou, how did you discover that Elder Nian, the keeper of the Spirit Garden, was a hidden master?"
"Junior Brother Zhou, this Great Origin One-Yang Sword is no simple matter. They say that among the thousands of disciples Little Green Peak once had, not one truly mastered it."
"Junior Brother Zhou, could you teach me how to make your Geng Metal Sword leave your body and explode?"
The mountain wind swept through the bamboo grove with a rustling whisper. The girl suddenly pressed her hands together, her eyes shimmering as she put on a pleading expression. "Junior Brother Zhou, please, please."
Seeing the girl's adorably naive manner, you felt that both Elder Nie and Lü Qingyu were somewhat at odds with their usual images.
Seeing your expression, Lü Qingyu immediately resumed the bearing of a senior sister, planted her hands on her hips, and said, "Well, Junior Brother Zhou, so you're going to turn your back on me now?"
You were not annoyed. Strolling along at an unhurried pace, you simply explained the Geng Metal Sword Art and the secret of detonation in detail.
Just then!
Your gaze shifted slightly toward a figure not far ahead.
Lü Qingyu cried out in delight, "Senior Brother You, you're back?"
You cupped your hands in salute. "Greetings, Senior Brother You."
You Sanfeng gave the two of you a once-over. "This is the forbidden area behind the mountain. Why are you making such a racket? Where is your sense of propriety?"
Lü Qingyu stuck out her tongue, utterly unafraid and wholly unconcerned.
Taking the chance, you bid farewell, your back disappearing into the bamboo forest.
"Junior Brother Zhou, wait—" Lü Qingyu