If I stay in the Hehuan Sect, I'll live off the pampered daughters of the Heavenly Pride Sect.

Mo Chengyue said, "I think I might be suffering from hearing loss due to lack of sleep lately."

Xiao Qinghan asked, "The calming incense that Senior Sister Lin gave you didn't work?"

Mo Chengyue felt even worse.

"My senior sister's information network is quite accurate."

Xiao Qinghan said, "The back mountain of Qingquan Peak is not very big."

The female disciple in the pale yellow dress cautiously interjected.

"If you two wish to understand the temporary Daoist partnership contract, our organization can first provide a sample contract."

"You can watch it even without registering."

Mo Chengyue immediately looked at her.

"Junior sister, don't touch the jade slip yet."

The female disciple in the green dress said, "I'm just preparing."

Mo Chengyue said, "Preparing can easily scare people."

Xiao Qinghan said softly, "Did I scare you?"

Mo Chengyue said seriously, "A little."

Xiao Qinghan asked, "Because of me?"

Mo Chengyue said, "Because of the phrase 'temporary Daoist companion'."

Xiao Qinghan said, "Didn't you think the sect system was mature and convenient?"

Mo Chengyue said, "It's one thing to be convenient, but it's another thing to happen to yourself."

Xiao Qinghan asked, "Junior Brother Mo is afraid too?"

Mo Chengyue said, "I've always been very afraid."

Xiao Qinghan said, "What are you afraid of?"

Mo Chengyue looked at her, and after a moment said, "I'm afraid you'll become confused."

Xiao Qinghan calmed down, holding the jade slip in her hand.

She looked at him, the blush on her face not completely gone, but her eyes held a more serious expression.

"I'm not confused."

Mo Chengyue said, "I know."

Xiao Qinghan said, "I'm not in a hurry to prove anything just because I was jilted."

Mo Chengyue said, "I know that too."

Xiao Qinghan asked, "Then why are you afraid?"

Mo Chengyue smiled bitterly.

"Because my senior sister follows the traditional method, I will also follow the traditional method."

Xiao Qinghan said, "Therefore, we should verify each other's statements even more."

Mo Chengyue said, "Mutual verification is not a bad thing, but it involves a contract, which adds a lot of complications."

Xiao Qinghan asked, "For example?"

Mo Chengyue said, "Cause and effect."

Xiao Qinghan asked, "Anything else?"

Mo Chengyue said, "Responsibility."

Xiao Qinghan asked, "Anything else?"

Mo Chengyue glanced at the front desk, then at the female cultivators on either side who were listening intently, and lowered his voice.

"And I'm in a lot of trouble now."

Xiao Qinghan said, "I know."

Mo Chengyue said, "You don't know everything."

Xiao Qinghan said, "Then you can speak."

Mo Chengyue said, "Some things could lead to someone's death if said."

Xiao Qinghan looked at him.

"Junior Brother Mo, what you said is very much like Qingquan Peak."

Mo Chengyue said, "Experience in saving my life."

Xiao Qinghan did not press for answers.

She placed the jade slip on the table, pressed her fingertips along the edge, and softened her tone.

"I just wanted to give it a try."

Mo Chengyue asked, "Test what?"

Xiao Qinghan said, "Let's see if I can still make my own choice."

Mo Chengyue was taken aback.

Xiao Qinghan looked out the window.

A disciple walked by carrying a portrait, the wind lifting the hem of her robe, and the lamplight casting shadows on her profile.

The hint of pride and vulnerability in her eyes were revealed at the same time.

"My marriage was arranged by my elders in the past."

"I took it for granted."

"Later, my spiritual root was taken away, and my cultivation regressed. I thought I was only left to be picked over."

"Now that I have scattered my cultivation and started over, and have come this far, after hearing the rules, I suddenly realize that even if it is just a temporary contract, it should be the one I say it."

Mo Chengyue did not respond immediately.

No one was urging them to hurry up in the rest area.

Even Xie Buci, unusually, did not interrupt.

Xiao Qinghan withdrew her gaze.

I said give it a try, I'm not forcing you.

Mo Chengyue said, "What Senior Sister just said was quite damaging."

Xiao Qinghan said, "It's much smaller than Senior Sister Qin's sword."

Mo Chengyue said, "Don't keep threatening me with my second senior sister."

Xiao Qinghan said, "It's useful."

Mo Chengyue said, "It is indeed useful."

The two female disciples next to them finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The female disciple in the pale yellow dress smiled and said, "If Senior Brother Mo just wants to see a sample first, I can get it."

Mo Chengyue looked at Xiao Qinghan.

"Senior sister, would you like to see it?"

Xiao Qinghan said, "I want to."

Mo Chengyue remained silent for a while.

"Then let's see."

The female disciple in the green dress immediately pushed the jade slip over.

"This is a sample of a temporary Daoist partnership agreement. It is for reading only and has not been infused with Qi, so it will not take effect."

Mo Chengyue took the jade slip, first confirming that there were no hidden array patterns on it, and then scanned it with his divine sense.

Then he handed it to Xiao Qinghan.

Xiao Qinghan watched his movements.

"You're even protecting the samples?"

Mo Chengyue said, "It's a habit."

Xiao Qinghan said, "If I really form a bond with you in the future, won't you investigate me many times?"

Mo Chengyue said, "Not only that."

Xiao Qinghan raised an eyebrow.

Mo Chengyue said, "At least I feel at ease knowing that they found out."

Xiao Qinghan smiled.

She looked down at the sample contract, her eyelashes casting shadows on her eyes.

The initial shyness was carefully concealed, and she regained the composure that Qingluan should have possessed in the past.

Mo Chengyue sat opposite him, but his mind was still in turmoil.

It’s over.

This is a place we can't stay for long.

Love Pavilion is indeed dangerous.

The painting hanging on the wall is not a portrait.

It is cause and effect.

Xiao Qinghan read a few lines and suddenly asked, "Junior Brother Mo."

Mo Chengyue said, "Please speak, Senior Sister."

Xiao Qinghan said, "If you only know the rules, why are you sitting so far away?"

Mo Chengyue looked down at the distance between himself and the edge of the table.

He was indeed almost seated.

"I call it being polite."

Xiao Qinghan said, "I think they're preparing to run away."

Mo Chengyue said, "It's part of politeness."

Xiao Qinghan closed the jade slip and gently pushed it back to the center of the table.

"Then take your time to think about it."

Mo Chengyue asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Xiao Qinghan stood up, her plain white skirt tracing a soft arc under the lamplight.

"Would you like to give it a try with me?"

Mo Chengyue looked up.

Xiao Qinghan still had a red mark on her ears, but her eyes and brows were so clear that it was impossible to dismiss her as a momentary impulse.

"I'm not in a hurry."

"But don't pretend you didn't hear me."

Mo Chengyue opened his mouth, but in the end only managed to utter one sentence.

"Senior sister, you've changed."

Xiao Qinghan said, "I was too stupid before."

Mo Chengyue said, "I've heard this sentence twice today, and it's still very impactful."

Xiao Qinghan said, "Then remember it."

After she finished speaking, she turned and walked out.

The female disciple in the pale yellow dress watched her retreating figure, then looked at Mo Chengyue, her tone full of enthusiasm.

"Senior Brother Mo, do you still need the contract sample?"

Mo Chengyue looked at the jade slip on the table and said sadly, "Leave it for now."

The female disciple in the green dress said, "Didn't Senior Brother Mo say he would never register?"

Mo Chengyue covered his forehead.

"I'm currently only researching the sect system."

The female disciple in the pale yellow dress smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"Understood."

Mo Chengyue said, "Junior sister, you shouldn't understand."

Behind the decorative screen, Xie Buci was leaning against something, unnoticed.

He covered half his face with a folding fan, his peach blossom eyes filled with schadenfreude.

"Junior brother, you're making good progress."

Mo Chengyue looked at him.

"Senior Brother, were you here the whole time?"

Xie Buci replied, "Not long."

Mo Chengyue asked, "Which sentence should we begin with?"

Xie Buci said, "It started when I was only interested in my senior sister."

Mo Chengyue remained silent.

Xie Buci laughed so hard his shoulders swayed slightly.

"implicit."

Mo Chengyue picked up the spiritual fruit on the table and seriously considered whether or not to throw it at them.

Xie Buci waved his fan and said, "Don't be impulsive. Fighting is prohibited in the Love Pavilion."

Mo Chengyue glanced at the stunningly beautiful female cultivators coming and going near the front desk, then looked at the contract sample on the table.

He suddenly said very seriously, "Senior Brother."

Xie Buci said, "Hmm?"

Mo Chengyue said, "Next time you find a good place like this, remember to tell me sooner."

Xie Buci laughed and said, "Finally, you're telling the truth?"

Mo Chengyue added, "So that I can avoid it in advance."

Xie Buci said, "It's too late."

The two female disciples at the front desk nodded in unison.

The female disciple in the pale yellow dress said, "It is indeed late."

The female disciple in the green dress said, "The jade slip has been retrieved."

Mo Chengyue looked at the sample temporary contract on the table and cursed inwardly once again.

Holy crap.