One of my fairy-like friends

...Hosting guests this way is a bit scary, isn't it...?

“We flower fairies also have a similar custom: we pluck our own petals and use them to make tea for our beloved to drink,” Yu Mudan said with a smile. “This can also be considered a way of expressing love.”

Mingyan put down his teacup with a smile on his face, but he was a little puzzled in his heart. Did Yu Mudan know that he was deliberately ignoring her, so she was deliberately trying to disgust him now?

Mingyan misunderstood. The demon race does indeed have this habit, and in their view, it is perfectly normal.

“The demon race and the human race are different in many ways,” Mingyan remarked.

"The demon race and the human race are actually quite similar. Although their customs and beliefs differ, they are not fundamentally different," Yu Mudan said with a smile. Then, she changed the subject, "Young Master Ming seemed to have just come out of Gu Hanshuang's room. Is there something you need to see her about?"

Ming Yan knew that Yu Mudan would be unable to resist asking, so he gently shook his head. "I'm just asking if Fairy Gu is used to life at the Huang family. I'm practically a host myself, so I should take good care of the guests, shouldn't I?"

Mingyan's answer was somewhat perfunctory. Although Yu Mudan had a smile on her face, her mind was racing. Mingyan had gone into Gu Hanshuang's room earlier and took a long time to come out. She didn't know what the two of them had talked about, but this was not a good sign.

Just as she herself said, people change, and so do demons.

Mingyan claims he wants to mediate the conflict between the two, but whether he might suddenly change his mind is anyone's guess, and Yu Mudan dares not gamble...

Mingyan's repeated evasiveness only made Yu Mudan more anxious. His perfunctory attitude likely meant that his relationship with Gu Hanshuang might have improved...

"Young Master Ming seems to be a bit biased," Yu Mudan said in a half-joking tone.

“There was indeed a slight oversight, but please don’t overthink it, Fairy Jade. I absolutely did not have any intention of showing favoritism…” Mingyan said with a hint of helplessness.

"It was just a joke..." Yu Mudan's smile remained unchanged, but her heart was somewhat heavy. What did Gu Hanshuang say to Ming Yan?

Could it be that she seduced Mingyan? That can't be right. Gu Hanshuang wouldn't do such a thing, would she? Yu Mudan has been Gu Hanshuang's rival for many years and knows her very well. Gu Hanshuang is definitely not the kind of person who would compromise just to suppress her.

But... is it really just about compromising? What if Gu Hanshuang really falls for Ming Yan and then throws herself at him, satisfying his own desires while simultaneously suppressing or even bullying him? He shouldn't be too kind to her...

Mingyan's attitude was really ambiguous. The more he denied it, the more worried Yu Mudan became about what had happened between him and Gu Hanshuang. If she asked Gu Hanshuang, Gu Hanshuang would definitely not tell her anything...

What to do...? Either take action now, or... wait until Gu Hanshuang and Ming Yan actually get together before considering how to handle it...

Yu Mudan wasn't one to sit idly by... She decided that, no matter what, she had to strengthen her relationship with Mingyan...

Thinking of this, a smile returned to Yu Mudan's face. "Is Young Master Ming now planning to live in seclusion?"

“I suppose so…” Mingyan said, “I no longer need to engage in worldly affairs and compete with others.”

"No one of his generation can rival Young Master Ming," Yu Mudan sighed softly. "Young Master Ming is truly a genius who sweeps aside his peers... I wonder how many female cultivators admire him, even..."

Yu Mudan only said half of what she wanted to say, but when she got to this point, her eyes turned to Ming Yan, a faint light shining in them, as if she were looking up to him.

Mingyan laughed and said, "I was just a little luckier, Fairy Yu is too kind..."

Mingyan understood perfectly; he knew Yu Mudan's thoughts perfectly well, because this was originally the result of his guidance. If Yu Mudan didn't want to do this, it would be unlike her...

However, just looking at him like that doesn't mean anything. Yu Mudan isn't someone who's easily fooled. If he doesn't let her know how much progress he's made with Gu Hanshuang, Yu Mudan will probably remain just that...

Mingyan chuckled inwardly, but after a while, he was stunned. When did he become so good at manipulating people's hearts?

Chapter 206 Bai Ze Arrives

For the next period of time, Mingyan would visit Gu Hanshuang every few days during the day and devote himself to cultivation at night.

He did not deliberately avoid Yu Mudan, but he also did not specifically seek her out, because deliberately avoiding Yu Mudan might allow such a clever woman as Yu Mudan to guess his thoughts.

Gu Hanshuang's relationship with Ming Yan was somewhat ambiguous because of Gu Hanshuang's slightly cute side. With Ming Yan's intention to maintain it, this ambiguity continued. When Gu Hanshuang was with Ming Yan, she was no longer as rigid and calm as before, and she seemed more like a normal woman.

Yu Mudan was naturally anxious at this moment. She couldn't figure out Mingyan's thoughts. She had considered whether Mingyan was doing this on purpose for her. She should just sit and do nothing, but she didn't dare to gamble. If she really let Mingyan and Gu Hanshuang continue like this... it was hard to say whether their relationship would still be as clean as it was now.

However, Yu Mudan's anxiety was useless, because she knew very well that if she didn't put in some effort, Mingyan's mind wouldn't be so easily changed...

However, Yu Mudan was unwilling to use her beauty to gain Mingyan's favor.

Even if Mingyan is the destined other half that her master said she was meant to be, it doesn't matter, because she hates the idea of ​​destiny.

But if we're talking about who in the world is qualified to make her do this, it really is only Ming Yan. The Ming Yan of the past wasn't qualified; only the current Ming Yan, whose strength has surpassed hers, is qualified.

However, sitting idly by and waiting for death is not her style. What should she do?

Just when Yu Mudan was at her wit's end, the Huang family received a new guest—the Demon Saint, Bai Ze.

Mingyan was quite surprised when he heard the news.

Bai Ze has always been stationed at the sacred mountain of the demon race, and there has never been any news of her leaving the sacred mountain. Even when the Holy Yuan Dynasty was in danger, Bai Ze did not leave the sacred mountain. At this moment, she actually left the sacred mountain and came to the Huang family.

Mingyan thought for a moment and then asked Wang Qingchu via telepathy, "Sister, have you been to the Demon Clan's Holy Mountain these past two days?"

"I suppose so. I met with her once, and I think it would be more advantageous for you if she came to the Huang family," Wang Qingchu quickly replied to Ming Yan.

Just as I suspected... Mingyan instantly realized that his sister must have gone to see Bai Ze. With his sister's help, Bai Ze could leave the Holy Mountain without worrying about what might happen there.

"When you said it would be in my best interest, what did you mean...?"

"Bai Ze not only hopes you can mediate the relationship between Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang, have you forgotten? She also predicted that you, Yu Mudan, and Gu Hanshuang would eventually end up together. Therefore, her arrival will have an impact on both Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang, and will help you win them over more easily," Wang Qingchu transmitted telepathically.

So that's how it is. Indeed, whether it's Yu Mudan or Gu Hanshuang, although they can't listen to Bai Ze's opinion on reconciliation, they can't help but be influenced by Bai Ze's words. After all, Bai Ze is Yu Mudan's master and a senior with whom Gu Hanshuang once had a master-disciple relationship.

Mingyan said, "Once the matter between Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang is resolved, I will set aside some time to spend with my sister alone."

Mingyan didn't say things like "Thank you for your hard work, sister," because his sister didn't like hearing him say that; she hoped Mingyan would take direct action.

Bai Ze's arrival clearly requires someone like Huang Junru to welcome him.

Because of the special nature of their bloodline, the Huang family actually had a fairly good relationship with the demon race. Bai Ze was considered a distinguished guest, so he allowed her into the inner courtyard. At Bai Ze's request, she was allowed to stay near Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang.

After the Huang family made the arrangements, Mingyan came to visit Bai Ze.

“Senior Bai Ze.” When Ming Yan arrived, he found Bai Ze standing at the door, staring blankly at the phoenix statue in the air. He stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting.

Bai Ze possesses a unique temperament, ethereal and mysterious, wise and calm, like a sage who sees through all truths.

Besides her unique temperament, Bai Ze is also an unparalleled beauty. However, there are probably few people in this world who would dare to casually comment on her appearance.

"It's been a long time, young friend Mingyan." Bai Ze, with his hands behind his back, turned around after hearing Mingyan's voice and looked at him with a smile.

"Yes, it's been a long time, Senior." Ming Yan smiled slightly. "It's quite unexpected to see Senior Bai Ze at the Huang family..."

"Heh." Bai Ze chuckled lightly, her eyes flashing slightly as she looked at Ming Yan. "The speed at which your strength has improved is truly astonishing; you've already reached the Divine Sealing stage... Give you another ten years, and you might be able to break through directly to the Saint realm..."

"Senior Bai Ze is too kind." Ming Yan shook his head. He was silent for a moment, then transmitted his voice, "Was it my sister who sent Senior Bai Ze over?"

“That’s right, she thinks I can help you, but I don’t think I can help you much.” Bai Ze smiled and said, “I’m glad you haven’t forgotten our promise. Although I may not be able to help you much, I will still do my best.”

Mingyan nodded.

"But before that, I'd like to ask you, how do you plan to handle the relationship between Peony and Frost?" Bai Ze turned around, placing her hands in front of her lower abdomen. Her tone was quite unique, sounding very light and graceful.

Mingyan paused for a moment, then told the truth. Since he was counting on Bai Ze for help, he couldn't hide anything from Bai Ze. There was no way to hide such a thing anyway. Rather than letting her guess, it was better to clarify things now.

He told her the methods she needed to use at the moment. Bai Ze looked at Ming Yan, who always wore that faint smile. Even when she heard that Ming Yan seemed to be planning to toy with the feelings of her two disciples, she didn't change at all.

She was so calm, so calm, that Mingyan found it somewhat unbelievable...

"I see..." After listening to Mingyan's explanation, Bai Ze smiled and nodded. Her behavior was not unusual at all; neither her eyes nor her expression showed any sign of anger.

Seeing Bai Ze so calm, Ming Yan felt a little uneasy. In fact, he thought that Bai Ze would have some objections to his actions, but he did not expect Bai Ze to react like this.

"Senior...you don't have any objections to what I'm doing, do you?" Mingyan asked tentatively.

Bai Ze's smile remained unchanged. "Of course I have no objection. In other words, I'd be quite happy to see this happen."

You said it yourself, so if you blame me later, I won't accept it.

Mingyan felt relieved.

Chapter 207 I can't bear to see someone who likes me but can't have them.

Mingyan guessed that when Bai Ze said he really hoped to see this happen, he was probably referring not to him toying with Gu Hanshuang's feelings, but rather to the hope that the two of them would get together...

On the other hand, if Gu Hanshuang really developed feelings for him, Mingyan wouldn't shirk responsibility... If he did, would it still be considered playing with her feelings?

The two did not talk for long. Bai Ze then went into Yu Mudan's room and disappeared without a trace, while Ming Yan went to Gu Hanshuang's room.

As soon as Mingyan arrived at the door, it opened by itself. Without hesitation, he stepped inside.

Gu Hanshuang was meditating cross-legged. Ming Yan didn't need to cultivate in a normal way, but Gu Hanshuang couldn't. Seeing Ming Yan walk in, Gu Hanshuang got off the bed. "It seems she's here?"

Without asking, Mingyan knew that "she" referred to Bai Ze. Mingyan nodded. "Do you want to see her?"

“She should come looking for me.” Gu Hanshuang sat down again, glancing down at her simple clothes and straightening them slightly. “But why did she come back to the Huang family…don’t she need to guard the Holy Mountain anymore?”

Mingyan smiled and said, "Although the Empress is not here, my sister is still here. If anything happens on the Holy Mountain, my sister will be able to sense it. So, Senior Bai Ze can finally have some free time."

Gu Hanshuang was silent for a moment, then said, "You've been coming to see me so frequently lately, is it to provoke Yu Mudan?"

Mingyan looked at Gu Hanshuang and smiled slightly, "Could it be that I enjoy being with you?"

Although Gu Hanshuang is straightforward, she is definitely not stupid. Just like now, she saw through Ming Yan's thoughts directly, but Ming Yan would never admit it.

“I don’t think so.” Gu Hanshuang shook her head. “However… it’s not bad to chat with you… Back in the Holy Mountain, although I often argued with Yu Mudan, I at least had someone I could talk to. After I left the Holy Mountain and joined the Myriad Weapons Holy Land, I haven’t had anyone to talk to since…”

"...You two often argue?" Mingyan laughed upon hearing this. "I think you're no match for Fairy Yu in that area."

Mingyan didn't know who was better at hand-to-hand combat, but when it came to verbal skills, Yu Mudan was definitely better.

“...Indeed...I always thought she was noisy, but later I found that having someone annoying you around might be better than being alone.” Gu Hanshuang did not deny it. “You know, I am not from this era. I don’t really have much of a sense of belonging to this era. Although Yu Mudan is a bit disgusting, she is also the only person around me who can be my opponent.”

It sounds like a love-hate relationship?

Mingyan wondered if Bai Ze had neglected to discipline the two of them, which led to the current situation. The more Mingyan listened, the more she felt that the two of them could have been good sisters.

“However, you’re better than she was back then.” Gu Hanshuang looked over. “You’re much quieter than she was… I don’t know what you’re thinking, but… I really enjoy talking to you.”

“Fairy Gu is very lonely…” Mingyan heard the desolation and loneliness in Gu Hanshuang’s tone. Recalling what Gu Hanshuang had just said, Mingyan also felt a little sad. Yes, she didn’t actually belong to this world. Her relatives had died hundreds of thousands of years ago, and perhaps some of her friends had long since turned to dust. Living alone in this era, she was indeed somewhat out of place.

And the only one with whom one can speak is also conflicted...

"Lonely? Perhaps..." Gu Hanshuang still did not deny it. She looked at Ming Yan and said softly, "When I first heard your name, I was actually a little disdainful. At that time, she told me that we were destined partners, but I thought that no one in the world was worthy to be my husband, not even the first time I saw you, and for a period of time afterward."

These past few days, he has been frequently coming over to chat with Gu Hanshuang, and it has already begun to have an effect. Gu Hanshuang is no longer as silent as before, but will take the initiative to tell some things that Mingyan does not know. For Mingyan, this is naturally the best thing. The more he knows about Gu Hanshuang, the more it will be beneficial for Mingyan to win her heart.

“However, it seems now that I was too arrogant, or perhaps I misjudged you,” Gu Hanshuang said. “Now it seems that you are fully qualified to be my husband, while I seem to be somewhat unqualified.”

Mingyan shook his head. "In my eyes, there is no such thing as being qualified or not, only liking or disliking."

The conversation between the two became somewhat ambiguous again, and it seemed that Gu Hanshuang was always the one who made the conversation ambiguous... Although Gu Hanshuang did not mean it, after realizing this, a blush still appeared on her calm and fair face.

"...You seem to like quite a few people."

“...I’m a kind-hearted person, and I can’t bear to see people who like me but can’t have them.” Ming Yan was a little embarrassed when he heard this. He coughed lightly twice and said.