One of my fairy-like friends

“…” Phoenix sneered, “Why didn’t you consider my feelings before? Now you’re considering my feelings?”

"...Do you believe that when I'm in bed with Mingyan, I'll let you out?" Huang Feiyan paused for a moment, then threatened lightly.

Although the words were spoken lightly, they still silenced Phoenix. Because the two were of one mind, she knew that Huang Feiyan was truly capable of such a thing. Don't be fooled by Huang Feiyan's seemingly normal appearance; she was actually a bit crazy, though she rarely showed it.

But asking the phoenix is ​​really useless...

Huang Feiyan, somewhat dejected, put the flower wreath back on and fell into silent contemplation...

After an unknown amount of time, Huang Feiyan suddenly looked up and discovered that Huang Junru had appeared in the room at some point.

"Mother?" Huang Feiyan quickly stood up and looked at Huang Junru, who was staring at her coldly. She felt a little pressure in her heart.

She has been afraid of Huang Junru since she was a child, and it has left her with some psychological trauma.

"I came to talk to you about your second aunt and Ni Chang." Huang Junru said after Huang Feiyan came to her senses, "But before that... Ning Mengru came to see you just now, what did she say to you?"

Huang Feiyan instinctively wanted to say it was nothing, but then she thought that Aunt Ning seemed to have said that she wanted to make her relationship with Mingyan public. She was silent for a while, and then she felt that since Aunt Ning had decided to make it public, she didn't need to hide it for Aunt Ning. So she told Huang Junru the truth.

Huang Feiyan thought that Huang Junru would be surprised after hearing this, after all, he was her peer, and she would be surprised that he had been taken down by Ming Yan. So she had been observing Huang Junru's expression, but unfortunately, Huang Junru did not show any expression on his face, and remained so indifferent and calm.

"Now, back to your second aunt and Ni Chang's matter, Ning Feixuan has accepted her master, so you should change your attitude too."

"Mother...do you think so too? Actually, I've been thinking about it...whether it's Sister Ni Chang or Second Aunt, we're family after all, so we should be closer..." Huang Feiyan felt a little strange. She hadn't expected her mother to come to talk about this kind of thing. Did her mother also support Second Aunt and Ni Chang? What a "mother"...those two... Sister Ni Chang was one thing, at least she had encouraged things in her dream, but Second Aunt, that was pure betrayal...

It doesn't really count... after all, it seems my second aunt fell for Mingyan earlier than I did...

Huang Feiyan's thoughts were a bit jumbled right now...

Chapter 195 Huang Feiyan, Persuaded

"Mother...why are you so concerned about this matter...?" Huang Feiyan shook her head, sorted out her thoughts, and asked.

"Because you are members of the Huang family," Huang Junru said calmly, "this is the best course of action."

As Mingyan's mother-in-law, her mother should have hated Mingyan's womanizing ways, but Huang Feiyan felt that her mother seemed to support Mingyan's womanizing ways...?

From the very beginning, it seemed that Mother had this attitude... treating Mingyan even better than her own daughter...

"I know..." Huang Feiyan took a deep breath. But her mother was right. She had thought about it seriously for a long time and felt she should learn from her actions in the dream. That way, she would simply lose the possibility of pushing others aside, but that possibility didn't exist now...

Giving up these things would give her an invincible position, so what she did was the right choice... However, although she realized this, Huang Feiyan was still hesitant to make up her mind, but Huang Junru's arrival finally made her determined.

"I understand... Mother..." Huang Feiyan nodded. Huang Junru stared at Huang Feiyan for a moment, then stepped forward, gently patted Huang Feiyan's shoulder, straightened the bright green flower wreath on her head, and finally turned and left...

This made Huang Feiyan feel slightly flattered and a little unaccustomed...

Is Mother satisfied with her choice?

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After spending so many days with Ning Feixuan, Mingyan still decided to go see Anran.

After taking An Ran to see Feng Shiyi, Ming Yan stopped paying attention to An Ran because of Ning Mengru and Ning Feixuan. Now, Feng Shiyi had already returned to Ming Yan's Qi Sea World, and An Ran was doing something. Ming Yan felt a little embarrassed, so he simply took the initiative to visit her.

When Mingyan arrived, he saw an unexpected person...

That woman in white, carrying a long sword, radiating a sharp sword aura... Gu Hanshuang? Why is she here?

Perhaps noticing someone's arrival, An Ran and Gu Hanshuang turned around simultaneously. Their reactions to Ming Yan differed; An Ran was naturally delighted and quickly ran over, while Gu Hanshuang's eyes flashed with seriousness upon seeing Ming Yan, probably realizing that Ming Yan's cultivation had far surpassed hers...

She has already broken through to the Taiyi Realm. It seems that after retrieving the imperial weapon left to her by her father, she will have other fortuitous encounters... On another note, I wonder if Yu Mudan has broken through yet. If not, then there will be a difference in strength between the two of them...?

"Young Master Ming!" An Ran quickly stepped forward, bowed, and her excitement was evident on her face.

Mingyan smiled and helped Anran up, "You don't need to bow to me...that's unreasonable..."

"In my eyes, I am Young Master Ming's maid, Young Master Ming's follower..." An Ran looked at Ming Yan with eyes full of admiration, "So everything is only natural..."

Ming Yan felt a little embarrassed and turned his gaze to Gu Han Shuang, "Fairy Gu, it's been a while..."

"Hmm... what is your cultivation level now?" Gu Hanshuang was as quiet as ever, with no hint of politeness on her face.

"Divine seal," Ming Yan said with a slight smile.

"..." Gu Hanshuang was silent for a moment, then said, "I came to the Huang family originally to have a spar with you, but now it seems there is no need for that."

"I should thank you, Fairy Gu, you've helped me a lot," Mingyan said. "Thank you very much."

"...If you really want to thank me, why don't you help me defeat Yu Mudan? She has also broken through to a higher level," Gu Hanshuang said calmly.

Mingyan's heart stirred... You two really are... truly destined for each other. You break through, and she breaks through too; you can't shake each other off...

"I'm afraid I can't help with this..." Mingyan said apologetically, "But what about other places..."

"If you can't help, then forget it... I know you're very close to Yu Mudan in private..." Gu Hanshuang shook her head and said, "I believe you, and you won't help Yu Mudan against me, right?"

“That’s natural.” Mingyan nodded. “I won’t hide it from Fairy Gu anymore. I myself hope to mediate the relationship between the two of you.”

"What if I refuse?" Gu Hanshuang asked calmly.

“If it really comes to an irreconcilable point... I don’t rule out using some relatively forceful means.” Ming Yan’s tone was apologetic. “This is something I promised Senior Bai Ze, so I can’t just sit idly by.”

"...She just loves to meddle..." Gu Hanshuang looked away, her voice lower, but it was different from her previous calm tone...

Bai Ze taught Gu Hanshuang and Yu Mudan, so he could be considered Gu Hanshuang's half-master...

On the other hand, the Holy Land where Gu Hanshuang is located does not have much influence. Although Gu Hanshuang is such a peerless genius, most of the time when Gu Hanshuang is mentioned, no one mentions the Myriad Weapons Holy Land where she is located.

"Now that Fairy Gu has come to the Huang family, why don't you stay here for the time being?"

“Yes, if Fairy Gu wants to spar with someone... I can accompany you.” An Ran seemed to have noticed that Ming Yan’s attitude towards Gu Han Shuang seemed a little different, so she said with a smile.

Before coming to the Huang family, Gu Hanshuang and An Ran only knew that such a person existed. Gu Hanshuang remembered An Ran because the Empress had taken An Ran as her disciple at the Peach Banquet, and An Ran would certainly not forget Gu Hanshuang, who had outstanding strength at the Peach Banquet.

The two were able to start a conversation only because Huang Junru had instructed that Gu Hanshuang be allowed into the inner courtyard. Gu Hanshuang then discovered An Ran's cultivation level and struck up a conversation...

The two weren't particularly close, but since Mingyan had a special attitude towards Gu Hanshuang, Anran naturally wanted to help him.

Gu Hanshuang glanced at An Ran. Naturally, she didn't look down on An Ran. After all, An Ran was the Empress's personal disciple, and her cultivation level was slightly higher than hers. Although she claimed to be Ming Yan's follower, it would be quite difficult for her to surpass An Ran.

She thought about it for a moment, then nodded and decided to stay.

Mingyan smiled slightly. Compared to Yu Mudan, he had always preferred the more straightforward Gu Hanshuang.

Chapter 196 An Ran Takes the Initiative

It's probably impossible to get to the bottom of the conflict between Gu Hanshuang and Yu Mudan anymore. The two have reached the point where they won't give up on this grudge unless it's about who's right and who's wrong.

Mingyan felt that he would probably have to resort to some forceful means to get the two of them to "reconcile".

Or... to win over both of them... If both of them become one's Daoist partners, then it seems there's no need to worry about this problem.

Winning over just one person isn't enough. For example, if Ming Yan wins over Gu Hanshuang, he certainly won't want Gu Hanshuang to suffer a setback. So if he really wants to use this method, he must win over two people and then make each of them back down.

Mingyan had a rather favorable impression of Gu Hanshuang, but his feelings for Yu Mudan... were somewhat forced.

Although Yu Mudan is very beautiful, this woman is very scheming. If we win her over and don't teach her a lesson, she might cause trouble in her own backyard.

However, while Gu Hanshuang is a bit straightforward, winning her over won't be easy. There's not much of a bond between Mingyan and her, and currently, it seems there's no way to cultivate feelings through any interaction...

This is really giving me a headache...

Mingyan thought for a moment, and realized, "Hmm, actually there is a way... If I can make good use of the competition between Gu Hanshuang and Yu Mudan, I might actually be able to win over both of these women..."

However, since the two were to compete, Yu Mudan naturally couldn't be absent, and Mingyan felt that Yu Mudan should be brought over as well.

If Yu Mudan knew that Gu Hanshuang was here, she probably wouldn't stand idly by. She certainly wouldn't let Mingyan and Gu Hanshuang's relationship improve...

Mingyan sent a telepathic message to Wang Qingchu, wanting to ask his sister to somehow tell Yu Mudan that Gu Hanshuang was here... But Wang Qingchu's answer surprised Mingyan. She told him that Yu Mudan was already on her way. Gu Hanshuang had gone to Bai Ze's place before coming here, and Bai Ze later told Yu Mudan that as soon as Yu Mudan heard that Gu Hanshuang had come to see Mingyan, just as Mingyan had thought, she felt that she could not sit idly by, so she immediately set off for the Huang family.

The Jade Peony is almost here...

Mingyan felt a little ashamed. "As expected of you, Jade Peony..."

If it were Gu Hanshuang, she probably wouldn't be in such a hurry to hear that Yu Mudan was with her... But Yu Mudan is different; she's the kind of person who absolutely cannot suffer a loss.

The Huang family has already arranged accommodation for Gu Hanshuang. Before Yu Mudan arrives, Mingyan has no plans to get closer to Gu Hanshuang, as it is difficult. So he simply continues to travel around with An Ran.

The two walked side by side, with An Ran always tilting her head and smiling at Ming Yan. Whenever Ming Yan turned his head to look at her, she would always return a bright smile.

Mingyan knew Anran's thoughts, of course. He was completely different now than he had been in the past.

Mingyan had rejected Anran several times before, but Anran was very patient and waited until now. And now... although Mingyan wouldn't say he would accept anyone, he really didn't have much of a resistance to Anran's offer.

"Did you go back to Yaochi before you came here?" Mingyan asked.

"I went back and saw Ruyan; she's doing quite well," An Ran said with a slight smile. "Young Master Ming's arrangement for us to enter Yaochi was the best thing for both me and Ruyan..."

“You didn’t stay in Yaochi afterward either,” Mingyan said.

“If it weren’t for Yaochi, I wouldn’t have received guidance from Senior Wang Qingchu, nor would I have my current cultivation and strength.” An Ran shook her head, her smile radiant. “I am grateful to Senior Wang Qingchu, but she told me that being kind to you is the best way to repay her. Young Master Ming already saved my life, and with this additional debt, I don’t know how to repay him. I feel… even giving myself completely to you isn’t enough…”

As An Ran spoke, she became increasingly emotional, her eyes filled with deep feeling...

"It's not that bad..." Mingyan said, somewhat embarrassed.

“In my opinion, Young Master Ming gave me a second life. If I hadn’t met Young Master Ming, none of this would have happened.” An Ran moved closer and pressed herself against Ming Yan, her smile natural. “So Young Master Ming is everything to me... Everything else, even my master, is not as important as Young Master Ming.”

An Ran spoke these words without the slightest hesitation, but Ming Yan became somewhat nervous upon hearing them, "You can't just say things like that..."

If the Empress heard this, she would probably be furious with her disciple...

“After I became a disciple of my master, I said something similar to the Empress. My master didn’t object. Perhaps in my master’s eyes, Young Master Ming is indeed very important, at least more important than me, his disciple. So, I feel that Young Master Ming is more important and I don’t feel indebted to my master.” An Ran smiled slyly. “So Young Master Ming doesn’t need to worry about my master being angry. I said the same thing to my master.”

The Empress did indeed value him highly. After all, even if he couldn't become an emperor, Mingyan's Great Completion would still be comparable to that of a Great Emperor, making him a huge asset to her. Moreover, if Mingyan's resolve wasn't firm, Wang Qingchu wouldn't have stood by the Empress's side to fight against the Dark Turmoil. Winning over Mingyan would mean gaining two more Great Completion King Bodies comparable to Great Emperors.

Leaving Feng Shiyi here is also to deepen the communication between the two.

Regardless of where the Empress is now, it is not difficult to know from Feng Shiyi that the Empress is not in any danger, which puts people at ease.

Mingyan snapped out of his reverie and looked at Anran. "I still remember the first time I met you, you were so sickly, and I felt sorry for you then... After Feiyan told me about you, I thought about whether I should help you..."

Back then, Mingyan still retained a childlike heart, but now, Mingyan truly feels that he has changed.

“Many people have pitied me, but they don’t like this kind of pity…” An Ran smiled slightly, “But I don’t hate it when Young Master Ming pities me, because their pity is just that—pity. They can’t help me. But Young Master Ming can pull me out of the abyss… Young Master Ming… Actually, there’s something I’ve always wanted to do…”

As she spoke, An Ran grabbed Ming Yan's wrist, and the two stopped in their tracks. Ming Yan turned his head towards An Ran, "What's wrong? What do you want to do?"

“It’s just…” An Ran looked at Ming Yan, bit her cherry lips lightly, then leaned forward and kissed Ming Yan’s lips.

Mingyan was taken aback. His hands instinctively went to An Ran's shoulders, as if to push her away, but then he realized that it wasn't necessary...