The Chaoyun Sect stands among the mountains over the sea. Cultivators like Xu Chang’an who have yet to fly on clouds must follow procedures to find a Guiding Disciple when returning to the mountain gate; likewise, they must adhere to protocols when descending.
"Where are we going?" Yun Qian asked, holding Xu Chang’an’s hand as they strolled through the bamboo forest. After speaking, she glanced back at the North Garden behind them, feeling much better.
"After passing the mountain gate, we’ll find the Guiding Cloud Boat below." Xu Chang’an watched Yun Qian, whose veil rose and fell with her breath, thought for a moment... then released her hand and instead wrapped his arm around her waist, supporting her body with Spiritual Power.
"Lean on me." Xu Chang’an said, "Look at you, you can’t walk anymore."
Yun Qian pondered, then asked, "Didn’t you say we should maintain decorum outside?"
If she were to rely on him, it might make them appear overly affectionate if seen by others.
Yun Qian naturally didn’t mind, but after Xu Chang’an had stirred up resentment on Muyu Peak for a day, he came back and told her that they should be reserved when stepping outside.
"Even if we need to be reserved, I can’t let you get tired." Xu Chang’an said as he and Yun Qian stepped onto the Teleportation Array. He took out the token and imprinted it on the White Jade Platform, saying, "Besides, with my reputation..."
It would bring unfavorable rumors to the young lady.
Xu Chang’an hesitated only for a moment.
He had thought it through; he couldn’t hide their marital relationship just for reputation, and it was only a matter of time before the young lady would be affected by his notoriety, with nothing to avoid it.
Seeing Xu Chang’an pause on the teleportation platform, Yun Qian asked, "Why aren’t we leaving? Do you not have permission either?"
She had no teleportation privileges, so she couldn’t go anywhere.
"Of course I have..." Xu Chang’an paused, a bit of embarrassment surfaced on his face, "Miss, I... have a rather poor reputation in the Chaoyun Sect. Soon we’ll be teleporting to the main platform, where there’ll likely be a lot of people. If you hear any gossip, don’t let it trouble you."
"Gossip, what is it?"
"It’s... that I’m a pretty face, a concubine, the forbidden... something or another of Muyu Peak’s elder sister."
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"But you’re not." Yun Qian thought he was simply popular.
"I’m not worried about the young lady misunderstanding, that’s why I’m explaining." Xu Chang’an straightened the young lady’s slightly wrinkled veil, "It’s just... I don’t want you to feel unhappy because of it."
Her mood had already been not very good today.
If Miss Yun heard people gossiping about her, she would certainly be even unhappier... it’s better to tell her beforehand to not take it to heart.
However, he had been overly concerned many times, so confirmed once again.
"Miss, if people outside talk poorly about me, would you be unhappy?"
If she were to be unhappy, perhaps without even needing her to act, her system, like a startled bird, might cleanse the Chaoyun Sect thoroughly, and perhaps by the time they return, the place would be left empty.
"You’re not allowed to be unhappy, just act as though you hadn’t heard anything." Xu Chang’an gently touched Miss Yun’s low ponytail and softly said, "It’s all outsiders’ talk, don’t take it to heart."
"I know." Yun Qian nodded.
Since it was his request, she would naturally comply.
Xu Chang’an occasionally managed to complete the task of protecting the system well; after all, even without the system issuing tasks, he had already prepared preventative measures for the young lady.
Otherwise, once they arrive at the main platform, with all the unusual glances at Miss Yun...
On the Chaoyun Sect’s communal White Jade Platform, people came and went, bustling like a marketplace.
Welcoming guests from all directions, various gatherings, trade platforms were overcrowded with cultivators busily selecting, purchasing, and exchanging items they needed. Red lanterns were hung around, with colorful lights reflecting on the waters of the distant Inner Lake, casting vibrant beams on the faces of many cultivators, like makeup.
Truly possessing a certain bustling human gathering’s atmosphere.
Overall, the ambiance remained harmonious; after all, this was the distinguished Chaoyun Sect, so even those sects with long-standing feuds had to act amicably here.
To date, no disputes have erupted.
Strangely enough, when a faint pink light emerged from the Teleportation Array, the previously busy market suddenly quieted down.
Many people’s peripheral vision turned towards the Teleportation Array.
They couldn’t help it; the teleportation color of Muyu Peak’s token was very unique.
Upon seeing the teleportation array activate, some had already been watching here, wanting to see which Fairy might arrive to play, wondering if they’d have a chance themselves.
Muyu Peak’s ladies’ popularity levels were well-known, and since those using the teleportation array were typically disciples with relatively low cultivation, unlike those tricky remnants of the Hehuan Sect.
If by chance a foolishly sweet girl new to the peak arrives, perhaps a partner would be forthcoming.
When the light from the teleportation array gradually dimmed, all the men present brightened their eyes.
What sort of woman was she?
A form-fitting white long dress, veil fluttering in the wind, black hair like a serene lotus, her elegance extraordinary, not akin to earthly beings.
Though not the easily approachable foolish but adorable sweetness they imagined, this young lady exuding an icy, fresh aura... left many in a daze.
Among them, even a few seasoned cultivators, who usually distanced themselves from women, experienced a momentary mental blank.
After all, she was Miss Yun.
However, as the teleportation array’s light fully dissipated, following the young lady’s slender fingers, a man’s hand appeared on the waist of the white-dress maiden.
In an instant, the dream shattered, and all the men felt choked in unison.