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Chapter 379 Makes Yuan Caiwei Suffer Too

The stars and moon revolve, and dawn breaks in the night.

As the cuckoo's call rang out, the faint light of dawn began to fall upon Shengjing.

The early spring morning still carried a chill in the air. In the backyard of the Wulu Trading Company, a pair of snow-white feet outside the quilt curled up slightly and gently tucked back in the cool breeze, pressing against the man's warm calves.

Noticing the movement, Ji You gently opened her eyes and felt the warmth in her arms.

The snow-white little appraiser was leaning against Ji You, lying in his arms, breathing evenly, her sleeping face serene, looking quite like an ice queen taking a nap, except that from above, her arms were round and flat.

Yesterday, while discussing the spiritual mirror, the heavenly book, and Master Chen, it got dark before we knew it.

Perhaps because Ji You was about to leave for the Dan Sect, Yan Shu was also somewhat reluctant to part with him. So, trying to cover up his feelings, he ate dinner very late and then stayed behind, pretending to be calm.

Ji You still remembers that expression, a look of utterly terrible acting.

He took a deep breath, quietly sat up, and backed away.

But before he could sit up completely, the little appraiser seemed to feel a sense of emptiness, and his little bottom couldn't help but lean back a little.

The thugs, who were secured with mortise and tenon joints, froze for a moment, feeling a bit agitated.

A male college student in the morning is the most vibrant and invincible being in the world, and cannot be touched in the slightest.

"Once one has delusions, one's spirit is disturbed. Once one's spirit is disturbed, one becomes attached to all things."

"Once you become attached to all things, you will develop greed; once you develop greed, you will experience afflictions."

"Troubles and delusions cause mental and physical suffering... The true and constant way is attained by those who are enlightened. Those who attain enlightenment are always pure and tranquil."

During the stiffening process, Ji You began to silently recite in her heart.

This is the widely circulated version of the "Supreme Purity and Tranquility Mantra," which is used in conjunction with Taoist cultivation and is said to help to calm the mind and achieve tranquility.

After reciting for a long time, Ji You fell silent for a moment, then slowly lay back down.

creak creak-

The bed made of rosewood began to sway gently, and Yan Shuyi, in her sleep, began to unconsciously emit a series of intermittent whimpering sounds.

After humming for a while, Yan Shuyi suddenly opened her still sleepy, bright eyes, looking a bit silly. As her consciousness gradually cleared, she began to frighten her little face amidst the turbulence.

In an instant, the whimpering stopped abruptly.

Ji You seemed to sense something and couldn't help but lean closer, only to find that Yan Shuyi had not opened her eyes and was still in the same sleeping position as before, but her body was obviously tense, her expression was like she was gritting her teeth, and her jade hand placed on the pillow was also clenching the bed sheet tightly.

Ha, don't blame me for pretending to be asleep.

A soft, sweet cry suddenly rang out from the quiet room, pure and delicate.

Yan Shuyi, who was forced to speak, immediately shrank into the blanket, whimpering and cursing the word "scoundrel" in her heart.

The bed is very comfortable on a spring morning, especially when there are things to do.

However, the young appraiser lacked stamina and soon silently tilted her head back, her jade feet tense, having lost all her pride.

After a long while, the exhausted appraiser suddenly felt a strange man behind her lean in and kiss her on the cheek with tenderness and affection, but he did not expose her pretense of being asleep. Instead, he quietly got out of bed.

With a creak, the door opened and closed.

Yan Shuyi couldn't help but narrow her eyes, then clenched her fist and waved it at his departing figure, like a fierce little tiger.

Just then, Ji You, who had just stepped out, suddenly stopped, causing her to shrink back instantly, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes.

However, Ji You, upon turning back, only took a bamboo basket from the house and did not bully her again.

It's alright, it'll be Yuan Caiwei's turn soon...

Yan Shuyi was thinking intently when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from the courtyard.

"Uncle."

"Good morning."

"Uh, where's my appraiser...?"

"I ate dinner too late last night and fell asleep here. I haven't woken up yet. Please go sit down and have some tea."

Upon hearing this, Yan Shuyi quietly moved further in, avoiding the "unknown" dripping water, and closed her eyes, preparing to stay in bed a little longer.

This is something she couldn't do at Spirit Sword Mountain, because every time she woke up in the Cloud Palace, she felt that there were many things she needed to decide, and she never had the chance to stay in bed.

It was different here. Knowing there was a scoundrel outside, she felt that even a raging storm would have difficulty penetrating the house.

However, the cooldown time was too short, so the sensation inside was very obvious, and her attempt to stay in bed was unsuccessful. She had no choice but to get up and get dressed.

As soon as the door opened, fresh air rushed in. Yan Shuyi, dressed neatly, revealed an arrogant expression and turned to look at Ji You, who was busy at the stove.

"morning."

Yan Shuyi glanced at Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu, then turned to Ji You and said something indifferently, as if they hadn't slept together last night and had only just met this morning.

The acting is really bad; if you look closely, it's full of flaws.

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu chattered for a while, but dared not speak their minds.

Did you sleep well?

"good."

The young appraiser nodded slightly, then his cheeks inexplicably flushed, and his eyes flashed with sword energy.

However, she soon saw Ji You hand her a peeled peanut, so she obediently opened her mouth and ate it.

Smoke curled up and slowly drifted into the sky.

A short while later, as the front gate opened, a series of hurried footsteps came in.

The four people in the courtyard turned around at the same time and saw Cao Jingsong, Wen Zhengxin, Ban Yangshu, and the Lu sisters coming together.

"Didn't you say lunch would be served at noon? Why are you making it so early?"

"Let's prepare the ingredients in advance."

Ji You held the kitchen knife and spoke softly.

He estimated yesterday at noon that Zuo Qiuyang's progress was almost there, so he arranged to have lunch with them in advance.

After all, they haven't had a proper get-together since before the new era. This time, they're setting off for the Pill Sect. They don't know if the journey will go smoothly. If it doesn't, it might take several more days. They should sit down and have a meal together.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

Cao Jingsong then turned his gaze away from the cutting board and looked at Yan Shuyi, bowing slightly with his hands clasped in greeting.

Wen Zhengxin, Ban Yangshu, and others were the same.

Lu Qingqiu and Lu Hanyan followed suit, but this was the first time they had seen the young appraiser of Lingjian Mountain so closely. They couldn't help but glance up and see a stunningly beautiful face with a faint chill in it. Their hearts trembled slightly, and they felt a little uneasy.

The two sisters used to think that Yuan Caiwei was the rightful wife and even dared to invite her to banquets to cultivate a good relationship. But now, they dare not act recklessly at all.

Because the young appraiser was not an easy person to get along with, they had been secretly observing her for the past few days. They had even gone to taverns and teahouses to witness firsthand her expression of not being affectionate towards her husband.

"Teacher Cao is well, and everyone is well."

Yan Shuyi bowed slightly, spoke softly, and then looked at the Lu sisters, her eyes narrowing slightly.

The young appraiser naturally knew about the two women, and had even heard the story of the white-clad swordsman seducing the two beauties.

Even though I knew it was just a fabrication, I was still quite jealous.

However, not long after the group arrived, Wei Rui also arrived.

This girl was very lively when she was with acquaintances, and she had a close sisterly relationship with Yan Shuyi, which instantly eased the tense atmosphere in the courtyard.

However, the Lu sisters were still somewhat reserved, especially Lu Hanyan.

She had been watched by Yan Shuyi many times before, and knew that she was being targeted.

"I've heard that the young appraiser is cold-blooded and ruthless, with a clear sense of right and wrong. Some people even say that years ago, when she discovered that her personal maid had been secretly wearing her jewelry, she broke her leg."

"what?"

Lu Hanyan listened to Lu Qingqiu's words, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

Ji You was chopping ingredients nearby when she vaguely heard their conversation. She couldn't help but twitch her lips, thinking to herself that this rumor was really outrageous.

It's true that he's a bit aloof on weekdays, but deep down he's a soft, kind, and adorable person.

Her ruthlessness stemmed from the heavy burden she carried.

At the same time, Ding Yao, who was sitting at the tea table, suddenly felt a chill on her legs and couldn't help but reach out and touch them a couple of times.

The early morning hours slipped away quietly. Ji You started putting the ingredients into the pot and then started simmering the soup, which takes longer to cook. Then he put the lid on the pot and looked at Wei Rui, who was chatting with Yan Shuyi: "Why hasn't Kuang Cheng arrived yet? I was going to ask him to come and help."

"I don't know either. I came from the manor and was hoping to meet you here."

"This guy has a very strong sense of time..."

Wei Rui's expression suddenly changed: "Could it be...?"

"No, don't worry, he's probably just held up by something." Ji You shook her head, interrupting her.

He knew Wei Rui was worried that Kuang Cheng would be arrested again, but the possibility was extremely low.

Since the journey to the Pill Sect was imminent, and the three major immortal sects had already yielded to his conditions, they would not likely provoke him again at this time.

As the soup was ready, Ji You transferred it to a small stove next to the mains to dry slowly. After washing her hands again, she started cooking. As the dishes were served one after another, the aroma of the food filled the courtyard.

Everyone looked up at the young appraiser, waiting for her to take her seat first.

It's not surprising that the concept of hierarchy in Qingyun Tianxia is ingrained in everyone's bones.

However, Yan Shuyi then looked up at Instructor Cao, who was standing to the side.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Cao Jingsong was too moved to move. He finally coughed and sat down, and then Yan Shuyi gracefully took her seat, her brows furrowed with arrogance.

Then Wen Zhengxin, Ban Yangshu, and the Lu sisters, all of their generation, took their seats.

Just as everyone was seated, Kuang Shusheng arrived late, repeatedly apologizing as he pushed open the door.

Ji You brought out chopsticks from the room and looked up when she saw him: "Why are you only coming now?"

“After I got up this morning, I went to the south of the city, met with the house repair shops, and discussed the matter of starting the reconstruction of the house.”

After returning from Fengzhou, Ji You gave Kuang Cheng a bag of silver and told him to repair his house and not always stay at his colleague's house.

Who knew that he would be arrested as soon as he entered Shengjing? This matter has been dragging on until now, and the first step of finding a construction team has not even been completed.

Ji You handed him the chopsticks: "You went there in the morning and didn't finish talking until noon?"

"We finished talking an hour ago, but on the way back I ran into Brother Ruoming and he pulled me aside to catch up."

Ji You slightly raised her eyes: "Fang Ruoming? He's come to Shengjing?"

Kuang Cheng nodded: "He arrived yesterday. It is said that the border of Qingzhou has gradually stabilized. He came to participate in the Great Xia Council on behalf of the generals of the Zhenbei Army. The Sixianjian submitted a memorial saying that it is necessary to send another delegation. This is the lowest cost to divide the barbarian and demon races. He probably came for this reason."

“I met him before the disaster. He was on his way to the northwest to repair the city wall. I thought the large-scale attack by the barbarian and demon tribes would put him in a tough fight.”

"It was a tough battle, but fortunately the section they repaired wasn't in the very center of the breach, so they escaped a large-scale attack. However... the stonemasons didn't manage to escape."

Kuang Cheng's eyes dimmed for a moment, then he remembered something and asked, "Brother Ji, has the whereabouts of Master Chen been found?"

Ji You shook her head: "No, they probably went sightseeing somewhere. That's what Fang Ruoming asked."

“Brother Ruoming is also a student of Master Chen. He said he went home a few days ago and visited many elderly people, but he couldn’t find Master Chen. He asked me if I knew him, and I could only shake my head.”

"Who is Fang Ruoming?" Yan Shuyi, who had been quietly eating her food and exuding a cold arrogance, turned to look at Ji You.

Ji You turned to look at him: "An old friend from Yuyang County, Fang Ruoyao's brother."

Upon hearing this, the young appraiser narrowed her eyes slightly, because among all the bees and butterflies, the one she disliked the most was Fang Ruoyao.

Seeing this, the Lu sisters at the table couldn't help but lower their heads slightly, thinking to themselves that the young appraiser was indeed very jealous.

Kuang Cheng shrank back, observed for a while, and confirmed that Fairy Yan had no intention of breaking Brother Ji's leg on the spot. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and began to eat his food in silence.

After lunch, everyone chatted in the courtyard, while Ji You turned to pack her bags.

The departure time is set for the afternoon, by which time the people from the four major immortal sects should have already gathered.

The young appraiser then entered the room, glanced at him, and his eyes held a fierce glint.

Ji You turned to look at her: "This trip to the Pill Sect is for the sacred land of the sages. This matter should be done sooner rather than later. Even if I wanted to stay longer, I couldn't."

"Let's stay longer."

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Yan Shuyi narrowed his eyes, standing there with an arrogant expression.

Yuan Caiwei was someone she had slept with on a whim, but no matter what, they were still sisters. She didn't actually ostracize her; she was just still jealous.

It's good to stay longer, let that woman Yuan Caiwei have some fun too.

After she finished speaking, she turned and left, taking Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu to the Chongwang residence to gather the disciples she had previously selected.

The sun was warm after noon.

In the middle section of Yongsheng Street, countless disciples of the Immortal Sect are gathering one after another.

Looking into the distance, there were more than five hundred people wearing the immortal robes of the three sects, all waiting indifferently under the leadership of the chosen elders, their expressions revealing neither joy nor sorrow.

Before long, the people from Tian Shu Academy and Ling Jian Mountain also arrived in a hurry. Among them were Yan Shujing, a disciple of Xuan Jian Peak, and a rough man who was writing furiously with a pen in hand.

Such a grand scene naturally attracted a large crowd of onlookers in the taverns and teahouses.

"What's going on here? Why did the discussion suddenly stop, and why are so many people gathered here?"

"They said they were going to pay homage to the Dan Sect."

"Didn't the Dan Sect close its mountain? They didn't even open the formation when Xin Yuan was short of food, so how did they get in, and why did they send so many people?"

"I don't know. Logically speaking, since the Dan Sect has closed its mountain, it shouldn't be possible for anyone to get in."

"Why worry so much? Since the four major immortal sects are all doing this, they must have a way to get their hands on them."

Just as everyone was discussing, a figure walked along Yongsheng Avenue, instantly calming the noise for a moment.

Under their gaze, Ji You stepped forward to the front of the crowd.

The high-ranking members of various sects had been waiting there for a long time. Upon seeing him arrive, Zuo Qiuyang was the first to step forward and handed a jade token from his waist to Ji You.

This is the seal of the Immortal Sect, as if the sect leader were personally present.

Ji You took the jade pendant and then walked up to Yan Shuyi. There, he saw the young appraiser also coldly take out a jade pendant and give it to him, giving him a stern look.

Subsequently, Hawking, Shang Xingkong, and Chen Longxing also handed over their jade tokens, but their eyes were not friendly when they did so.

Upon witnessing this scene, everyone, whether in the taverns and teahouses or among the disciples hidden behind the chosen elders of various sects, couldn't help but gape in astonishment.

This action signifies that they will need to obey Ji You's orders throughout their journey.

Is this still the same Ji Wulu from before?
In a secluded corner of the teahouse, Fang Ruoyao gazed at the figure in white robes, then couldn't help but turn to look at the young appraiser of Lingjian Mountain dressed in bright red.

When they left Yuyang County together back then, she never expected this scene. She never imagined that her fiancé, whom she had forced to break off their engagement, would now be a powerful figure and even become a Daoist couple with the young master of Lingjian Mountain.

The fiancé she once looked down upon became the Daoist partner of the most powerful woman in the world.

“Wu Lu is outstanding. To be able to get here as a private cultivator in the countryside, the hardships he must have endured are terrifying. He is truly worthy of being a native of Yuyang County.”

Fang Ruoyao snapped out of her daze and looked at the person opposite her.

Fang Ruoming sat dressed in black, gazing out the window, gently swirling a teacup in his hand, muttering to himself.

In his view, the disciples of the Immortal Sect boarded the carriages one after another. With a crack of the whip, these fully loaded carriages began to head south out of the city along Yongsheng Avenue.

Upon seeing this, Fang Ruoming's eyes gradually deepened.

Fang Ruoyao was still looking down, biting her red lips, because of her brother's praise.

Over the past five years, her brother has returned home many times, and each time he speaks highly of Ji You.

In this light, it seems that she was the only foolish one who thought that becoming an immortal would lead to a meteoric rise in the world, thus missing out on a marriage that would have been a chance for her to rise to the top.

If it weren't for this, she would be standing there in the spotlight today, watching him leave. Just imagine how glorious that would be.

Meanwhile, in another restaurant on the south side, Shang Xiyao was also watching this scene, or more precisely, he was looking at Yan Shuyi.

When he clearly sensed the dependence that even that aloofness couldn't hide, he couldn't help but clench his fists.

"Brother Shang, let's have a drink."

Sitting opposite him, Chen Luo couldn't help but speak up and refill his drink.

Shang Xiyao turned his head, picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. Then, his gaze froze slightly as he stared at the two empty seats opposite him: "Where are Huo Xingzhong and your sister?"

"The elders in the family called my elder sister and Brother Huo away."

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