Ya Li, Public Humiliation, I Won't Wear It

In the days that followed, the small courtyard of the Body Sect became much more lively.

Every day, Ye Xinglan would arrive promptly at the crack of dawn.

She changed into the cat-eared maid outfit that made her feel extremely ashamed, spent half an hour cleaning the yard spotlessly, and then moved a small stool to sit on the edge of the training ground, watching Lu Guan practice his skills.

At first, she would draw her sword at Lu Guan for his teasing, but after about ten days, she simply ignored him completely.

As long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed!

Even while sweeping fallen leaves with a broom, she devised a method for wielding a sword that combined deflection and concentration of force.

That afternoon.

The sun made people sleepy.

Lu Guan had just finished a round of combined training of Five Weapons using the "War Lord Heart Method".

Ye Xinglan, dressed in a black and white maid dress, wearing cat ears on her head and a long cat tail hanging from her waist, was carrying a basin of washed clothes toward the clothesline.

Xu Xiaoyan was taking a nap. There was no other way; she would be going to contemplate the starry sky at night, so she could only catch up during the day.

Xu, the Night Owl, Xu Xiaoyan.

Knock, knock, knock.

There was a gentle knock on the courtyard gate.

The door wasn't locked!

Lu Guan shouted.

It's probably Zhen Hua usually. Na'er doesn't seem like the type to knock on doors.

With a creak, the door was pushed open.

A gentle breeze blew into the yard through the doorway, carrying a faint fragrance of grass and trees.

Ya Li, dressed in a simple white dress, stepped in.

She made a special trip to Heaven Dou City today to see if Ye Xinglan was alright, and also to check on Lu Guan.

Still not giving up.

Ya Li had just stepped across the threshold, ready to greet them.

Looking up, she saw Ye Xinglan standing under the clothesline, holding a wooden basin.

A black and white lace maxi dress.

A pure white apron.

A fluffy cat ear headband.

And there's that swaying cat tail behind him.

Ya Li's gentle smile froze instantly.

Ye Xinglan stood frozen in place, clutching a freshly wrung-out shirt, her Brain blank.

The courtyard was so quiet that only the rustling of the wind through the old locust tree could be heard.

"..."

"..."

Ya Li blinked, wondering if she was hallucinating.

Ye Xinglan was such a quiet child in the Inner Court, why is she dressed like this now, washing other people's clothes?

The wooden basin in Ye Xinglan's hand fell directly to the ground, scattering the washed clothes all over the floor.

Her entire face turned bright red instantly, and even the cat ears on her head started trembling.

"Your Holy... Your Her Holiness Holy Spirit?!"

Ye Xinglan tried to remain calm, but only her trembling voice betrayed her panic.

Lu Guan turned around when he heard the noise and was taken aback when he saw Ya Li standing at the door.

"Aunt Ya Li? What brings you here?"

Ya Li snapped out of her daze, glanced at Ye Xinglan, then at the composed Lu Guan, and sighed helplessly.

"I've come to see Xinglan..."

Ya Li walked to the stone table and sat down, but her gaze couldn't help but drift towards Ye Xinglan.

"Xinglan, what is this...?"

"Oh, Xinglan loves to work and insists on helping us with the housework."

Lu Guan was talking nonsense with a straight face, and casually poured Ya Li a glass of warm water.

"As for this clothing, it is a specially made training uniform of our sect, which helps to temper one's character."

Ye Xinglan, listening from the side, gritted her teeth, wishing she could rush up and bite this bastard who was spouting nonsense to death.

What special training clothes? That's clearly just your twisted sense of humor!

Ya Li naturally wouldn't believe Lu Guan's nonsense.

However, seeing that Ye Xinglan, though ashamed and indignant, possessed a much more refined aura than when she was at the academy, and even her previously somewhat sharp sword intent had subsided, she didn't criticize her too harshly.

Young people fooling around and joking around, as long as they don't cross the line, let them be.

"I'm going to change my clothes!"

Unable to bear Ya Li's scrutinizing gaze, which held a mixture of inquiry and affection, Ye Xinglan left a comment, covered her face, and fled into the guest room as if her life depended on it.

Ya Li looked at the closed wooden door of the guest room and gently shook her head.

"Don't bully Xinglan too much, she's easily embarrassed."

"No way, Aunt Ya Li."

Lu Guan patted his chest and assured him.

Ya Li sat in the courtyard for about half an hour, simply as a guest, without saying anything inappropriate.

The guest room door didn't open a crack again until Ya Li had left the courtyard quite a distance away.

Ye Xinglan had changed back into her smart and capable outfit, and peeked out like a thief.

She breathed a sigh of relief only after confirming that Ya Li had really left, then glared fiercely at Lu Guan.

"It's all your fault! I'm too ashamed to go back to the academy!"

"What are you afraid of? Aunt Ya Li is very discreet and won't gossip."

Lu Guan waved his hand and walked back to the center of the training ground.

"Alright, I'm going to cultivate now."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xinglan immediately forgot her earlier embarrassment, quickly ran over to wash and hang up the clothes that had fallen on the ground, and then obediently sat back down on the small stool.

Study!

Three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

That morning.

Lu Guan stood in front of the bronze mirror in the room, adjusting his black outfit.

The March deadline has arrived!

Star Luo Continent, here I come!

Lu Guan pushed open the door and strode into the courtyard.

In the center of the courtyard, Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan were already there.

Lu Guan stopped and turned to look at Xu Xiaoyan. "Xu Xiaoyan, I'm going to the Star Luo Continent. Do you want to come?"

Xu Xiaoyan looked up, hesitated for a moment, and finally shook her head.

"I won't go, Brother Lu Guan."

Xu Xiaoyan patted the bear fur off her hands and spoke earnestly.

"My cultivation level is still too low. Going with me wouldn't be of much help; in fact, I'd likely just hold you back."

The little girl is very self-aware and has her own opinions.

Lu Guan smiled, walked over, and ruffled her hair.

"OK."

Then, Lu Guan turned around and his gaze fell on Ye Xinglan, who was standing beside him with her sword in her arms.

"Um?"

Lu Guan raised an eyebrow, his eyes asking a question.

Ye Xinglan turned her head to the side, hugged the Stargod Sword tightly in her arms, and let out a soft hum.

"Snort!"

Lu Guan chuckled, knowing the outcome, and waved to the two of them.

"Then I'm leaving. Take care of yourselves."

After saying that, Lu Guan turned and walked towards the courtyard gate.

I had only taken two steps when I suddenly heard the sound of footsteps behind me.

Lu Guan paused, turning around to look.

Ye Xinglan bent down from behind a pillar and carried a small silver box that had been packed in advance.

Lu Guan thought about it and agreed. Since he was leaving, there was no reason for Ye Xinglan to stay here any longer; she would probably go back to Shrek.

He ignored her and continued walking forward, heading towards Tianhai!

He had a few more days to spare, so he decided to go home a little earlier to visit his family.

Arrive at the Soul Guidance Train Station.

"A train ticket to Skysea City."

"A train ticket to Skysea City."

Lu Guan looked at Ye Xinglan with some surprise, "You want to go to the Star Luo Continent with me?"

I don't wear maid outfits.

Ye Xinglan gave an irrelevant answer.

After saying that, she pulled the small suitcase and stood behind Lu Guan.

Lu Guan stood there, stunned.