Whoosh...
Just as Mu Ruolin was piloting the flying boat toward Rouge Mountain, a streak of light suddenly swept in from behind her.
A tall male cultivator came riding a flying sword, his feet planted on its blade.
"Senior Sister, I think that's Dong Bie!"
Li Tong spoke in a low voice.
Mu Ruolin's eyes narrowed slightly.
Dong Bie was at the fifth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm.
He was also a disciple of their master, True Person West Lake, and his character left much to be desired. He liked pestering female disciples.
Even Mu Ruolin had been pestered by him several times, and he had declared that he would marry no one but her.
In truth, however, Mu Ruolin had not the slightest affection for him.
Whoosh...
Dong Bie soon caught up with Mu Ruolin on his flying sword.
"Hahaha..." He laughed and stepped onto Mu Ruolin's flying boat.
Whether he had done it deliberately was anyone's guess, but the moment Dong Bie set foot on the flying boat, it began rocking violently. It lurched more than a dozen times, sending Mu Ruolin and the others staggering every which way before finally settling down.
"Senior Brother Dong, what is the meaning of this?"
Mu Ruolin's expression darkened.
"Hehehe..." Dong Bie chuckled. "Junior Sister Mu, I didn't mean anything by it!"
"I just heard you saying that fellow was quite formidable, and I thought you might not be able to handle him!"
"So I came to lend you a hand!"
"There's no need!" Mu Ruolin said. "Master already said he's at the qi refining stage. If a foundation establishment cultivator like you takes action, wouldn't that tarnish our Li Household's prestige?"
"Don't worry!" Dong Bie said. "I understand all that. Naturally, I won't act rashly!"
"Junior Sister, you've spent