"Junior Brother, didn’t you notice the terrors of the Tribulation Thunder?"
Senior Lu stared at Xu Chang’an for a moment, then sighed softly.
Junior Brother’s cultivation level is too low, unlike those of us who have already integrated cultivation into our daily lives, so it’s possible he doesn’t feel the dread of having his cultivation restricted.
"It’s just speculation among the sisters that the Sect Leader is undergoing tribulation, but it doesn’t have much to do with us." Senior Lu coughed and then asked about something that concerned her more.
"Junior Brother, has your household’s Miss Yun’s guide matter been settled... by Senior Sister?"
She must be talking about Wen Li.
Xu Chang’an thought this news had spread absurdly fast; after all, it was just decided and hadn’t even started to be taught yet.
"Senior Wen is willing to help," Xu Chang’an said.
Senior Lu’s expression turned a bit complicated. She took a deep breath, looked at the slightly confused Xu Chang’an, and said, "Someone saw Senior Sister leaving Muyu Peak to go to Celestial Bright Peak and guessed it."
"It’s also troubling for Senior Sister." Xu Chang’an seriously said, "She said it counts as a form of cultivation."
"Cultivation? You’re truly a foolish man."
Senior Lu walked over and lightly kicked Xu Chang’an’s ankle with her embroidered shoe, then said helplessly, "This isn’t cultivation at all? Never mind... Senior Sister is fine, at least the sisters have nothing to argue about."
She was uncertain because Wen Li’s thoughts are hard for ordinary people to guess, but no matter what Wen Li thinks, it’s certain Xu Chang’an is a foolish man.
"Junior Brother, you living on Muyu Peak with us—isn’t that a bit inappropriate?" Senior Lu thought, normal girls would be jealous, right? After all, the girls could argue just for a guide, let alone Xu Chang’an’s wife.
"Cultivation has nothing inappropriate about it."
"You... truly don’t understand a lady’s thoughts."
Xu Chang’an thought it wasn’t that he didn’t understand a lady’s thoughts, but that Senior Lu didn’t understand his naive wife, who never learned to be jealous.
So, whether living on Muyu Peak is suitable or not depends solely on how well he manages his interactions with the senior sisters there.
He felt he was never a slow person, otherwise, how could he have keenly perceived Yun Qian’s feelings for him back then and confessed proactively?
Sometimes, it’s natural to neglect others because he only pays attention to Yun Qian’s thoughts.
"Anyway, the position on Muyu Peak has been vacated. According to the rules, after you enter the Inner Sect, you can choose a mentor and bring Miss Yun to Muyu Peak."
Xu Chang’an nodded. What he currently desires most is for Yun Qian to enter Muyu Peak. After all, he’s familiar with it, the senior sisters are good people, and it’s suitable for Miss Yun to "retire in peace."
Moreover, Yun Qian, introduced by Wen Li, the senior sister of Muyu Peak, would be well taken care of through "favoritism" even without his watchful eye.
"I’ll secretly tell you one thing." Senior Lu blinked, walked closer to Xu Chang’an, tiptoed, and whispered, "If you feel waiting for a mentor selection is too slow, you can talk to Ms. Fang. Recently, she has some vacancies... If you tell her, she will certainly agree to let Miss Yun go up the mountain earlier."
"..." Xu Chang’an was slightly stunned at the words.
Was Senior Sister suggesting he ask Fang Sishi to let Miss Yun cut in line?
"And there’s another secret." Senior Lu coughed, looked around to ensure no one was nearby, then said, "Steward Qin of Celestial Bright Peak is also on good terms with us; if she sends Miss Yun over, it won’t cause trouble."
Xu Chang’an heard this, and a slight twitch appeared at the corner of his eye.
Does Qinling have a good relationship with Muyu Peak?
More likely with Steward Zhu.
However, indeed, this could count as a "secret," and Senior Lu truly treated him as one of her own, having thought of everything.
Should one say Muyu Peak is indeed Muyu Peak?
It’s full of personal connections everywhere.
"There’s no need for that," Xu Chang’an said earnestly, looking around the empty hall, "I still want to enter the Inner Sect officially; there’s no rush."
Although he can’t leave Yun Qian, he’s not so anxious as to seek any backdoor opportunities.
"You... never mind, I’m just telling you; whether or not to go is up to you. Besides, Ms. Fang is in a very good mood these days." Senior Lu squinted as she said, "When your wife arrives, there will be a true couple among us, finally living up to the mountain’s name."
"Mountain’s name?" Xu Chang’an was puzzled for a moment.
"Never mind, why am I even bringing this up to you." Senior Lu clicked her tongue and said, "Junior Brother, I have to go now. If you have any questions about entering the Inner Sect, feel free to come to me."
"Thank you, Senior Sister."
"No need for thanks. I have a task I want you to do."
Senior Lu handed a watering can to Xu Chang’an: "You go take care of the Spirit Herb Garden in the East Wing. You’re much better at it than I am. I’m not being lazy. I’ll transfer the contribution points to you."
Looking at the girl in front of him, who had "lazy" written all over her face, Xu Chang’an didn’t hesitate, seeing that he’s already part of Muyu Peak’s Steward Hall.
Moreover, Muyu Peak values human connections.
"Then I’ll leave it to you. My girl is waiting for me to get back for some card games. If I win some Spirit Stones, I’ll share them with you." Senior Lu laughed, patting Xu Chang’an’s shoulder as she left through the small door.