After saying goodbye to Mu Ye, Tang Wulin and Gu Yue walked side by side out of the Body Sect's gates. A refreshing mountain breeze brushed past them, dispersing the blushes that still lingered on their faces from their earlier excitement.
"Where to next?" Gu Yue turned her head, a hint of amusement in her purple eyes. "Back to the academy?"
Tang Wulin was just about to nod when the Soul Guidance Communicator on his wrist suddenly rang insistently. Two words flashed on its screen—"Godmother."
At the sight of that name, Tang Wulin's heart lurched, and an ominous feeling rose within him. He glanced at Gu Yue, who was watching him with an ambiguous smile, and could only steel himself and answer the call.
"Hello... Godmother."
"Oh my, my Little Wulin, my little Gu Yue, are you two out there enjoying yourselves without a care in the world?"
Ya Li's familiar, vibrant voice came through the receiver, brimming with teasing amusement. "Your sister told me you two sneaked out. All right, all right, stay out and enjoy your date a little longer. Make the most of your time alone together. If your sister tries anything, your godfather and I will hold her off for you. Don't worry."
Tang Wulin breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Thank you, Godmother. You're the best..."
"But..." Ya Li suddenly changed tack, lowering her voice slightly with a decidedly mischievous note. "Wulin, don't get carried away celebrating. Your godmother needs to remind you of something: don't let Gu Yue bully you."
"Huh?" Tang Wulin froze and instinctively glanced at Gu Yue beside him.
Gu Yue raised an eyebrow, apparently intrigued by Ya Li's words, and leaned closer to hear what his godmother was saying.
Ya Li continued, sounding exasperated with his failure to