Fairy, please don't do this!

Fortunately, she was prepared. Seeing Gu Jinzhao's series of battles today, she immediately began to refine this pill.

In retrospect, it was truly a case of being prepared for a rainy day, and it was just right.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, junior sister."

Gu Jinzhao looked at the pill being offered to his lips, and felt the cold gaze of Mu Yiren beside him. He secretly groaned, but had no choice but to swallow the pill.

He could clearly sense that from the moment Lin Qingci stepped into the hot spring, the previously ambiguous atmosphere instantly turned cold and murderous.

I thought yesterday's chaotic scene was the peak, but it turns out that was just an appetizer.

The real storm was waiting for him here.

If he had known this would happen, he would never have come to Wenchi; he should have stayed in his room meditating and recovering instead...

Chapter 83, Another Battleground (3K)

"I will help my senior brother refine the medicinal power."

Lin Qingci knelt in the water beside Gu Jinchao, her delicate body leaning forward. Her ten fingers floated with spiritual energy, skillfully moving across the major acupoints on Gu Jinchao's back, shoulders, neck, and arms, like a butterfly flitting among flowers.

And because of the movement of her fingers, those two round and perky mounds trembled and swayed in the water, shimmering with an alluring white light.

Mu Yiren's hand suddenly stopped moving: "Everything has a first-come, first-served order."

"If you intervene rashly, it could easily cause the internal energy in your body to become disordered and even reverse, harming your health."

Her words, on the surface, were about the taboos surrounding physical therapy, but in reality, they were directed at Lin Qingci, the newcomer, who had interfered in their relationship.

Lin Qingci understood the meaning behind the words, but her fingertips remained perfectly still as she calmly replied, "Sister Mu is overthinking it."

"The Flying Flower and Cloud-Breaking Finger technique I use is gentle and delicate, emphasizing using softness to overcome hardness and guiding the energy with the flow. It will never cause any conflict of spiritual energy, nor will it make my senior brother feel any discomfort."

As she spoke, she raised her eyes and met Mu Yiren's cold gaze without fear: "Besides, not everything can be simply explained by the phrase 'first come, first served'."

Mu Yiren narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly: "For example?"

Lin Qingci parted her cherry lips slightly and said, word by word: "For example, in matters of the heart."

"In matters of the heart, the timing of acquaintance or the order in which they meet should never be the standard of measurement."

"What really matters is whether we understand each other and whether we genuinely like each other."

"If it's just one-sided liking, no matter how long you've known each other or how long you've been together, you'll eventually just be a passerby in each other's lives and you'll eventually pass each other by."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Gu Jinzhao, her eyes softening: "On the contrary, if two people truly love each other and are of one mind, then no matter how late they meet or how bumpy the road is, they will eventually overcome all obstacles and achieve a beautiful marriage."

These words were not only a response to Mu Yiren's arrival in order of priority, but also a reflection of her deep-seated devotion to this relationship.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yiren was not angry at all. Instead, she chuckled and said, "If you have someone you like, but he already has another woman in his heart, and has a bond and past with that woman that you cannot compare to."

Do you think he will choose you?

Just yesterday, she used her mind-controlling illusion technique to confirm with Gu Jinchao that he had liked her since childhood!

This fondness, which began in childhood, has been deeply rooted over the years. How could Lin Qingci, a newcomer, possibly shake it?

Now, Lin Qingci is talking about how true love is better than who came first, isn't that ridiculous?

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingci revealed a charming smile: "I believe he will choose me!"

"His past may belong to others, but his future is written by us together."

In her opinion, although Gu Jinzhao and Mu Yiren were childhood sweethearts, their feelings for each other were still more than just liking each other, but not quite lovers.

And what about her and Gu Jinzhao?

In their past lives, they were inseparable, bound by life and death. After their reunion in this life, their feelings for each other have grown even stronger.

Especially yesterday morning, Gu Jinchao secretly touched her leg under the stone table.

That ambiguity and intimacy had already transcended the ordinary relationship between senior and junior students.

Given more time, the two will surely be able to get together.

Looking at her confident expression, Mu Yiren said meaningfully, "I do hope that Lin Daiyu will get what she wants in the end."

She actually wanted to take out the marriage certificate and let Lin Qingci take a good look at it, but she suppressed the impulse because the time was not right.

Lin Qingci pursed her lips: "Thank you for your kind words, Sister!"

Seeing these two seemingly disparaging friends, Gu Jinzhao wanted to laugh, but knowing it was inappropriate, she changed the subject, saying, "Junior sister, did you place the bet for me?"

Lin Qingci nodded: "The receipt is in my room. I'll give it to my senior brother in a bit."

You can keep it for now!

Because Gu Jinzhao recently spent a lot of money to buy cultivation resources in order to break through his cultivation realm as soon as possible, he only had 10,000 taels of silver left in his savings.

With the gathering of six outstanding figures imminent, and his direct attempt to block the entrance to the Zen Realm, gambling dens are sure to make a fortune from this event.

Therefore, he asked Lin Qingci to bet on his complete victory.

Mu Yiren asked, puzzled, "What betting?"

Gu Jinzhao didn't hide anything: "There's a gambling den operating there..."

Mu Yiren frowned slightly: "You lack cultivation resources, why didn't you tell me?"

Gu Jinzhao said helplessly, "I'm a man, how can I ask a woman for that?"

Mu Yiren was somewhat displeased. She gently lifted her soft hand from the pool and grasped him again: "Do we need to be so clear about who we are?"

Gu Jinzhao's expression froze: "Sister Yiren, you..."

Mu Yiren's words do make sense. After all, the two have already signed a marriage certificate, so they shouldn't be so formal.

Even if you're dissatisfied, you can't do something like this in front of Lin Qingci, can you?

If he gets caught, how will he explain it?

Mu Yiren glanced at Lin Qingci, and seeing that she was oblivious, she slowly clenched her delicate, boneless hand: "If you lack cultivation resources in the future, you must tell me!"

Gu Jinzhao nodded quickly: "Whatever you say."

Mu Yiren's red lips curved slightly as she tucked the silk stockings placed by the pool into his clothes that were lying to the side: "Then wash the silk stockings I'm wearing today as well."

Gu Jinzhao: "..."

No, we were just talking about cultivation resources, how come we're bringing up stockings again?

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingci, who was helping her senior brother absorb the medicinal power, immediately turned her gaze over.

Yesterday, Mu Yiren mentioned the matter of underwear.

At that time, she felt that something was amiss.

The fact that stockings are being mentioned again suggests that there is still some ambiguity involved.

And the use of "also" clearly indicates this isn't the first time!

Gu Jinzhao noticed Lin Qingci's gaze and immediately felt a chill run down his spine. He quickly said, "The medicinal power of the Wuji Baifeng Pill is blocked in my meridians!"

"Sorry, senior brother, I was lost in thought just now."

Lin Qingci continued to use the [Flying Flower and Cloud-Breaking Finger] technique.

Seeing this, Gu Jinzhao also reached out and pinched Mu Yiren's pert and round buttocks again.

"Hmm~"

Mu Yiren gave a soft hum, a captivating blush spreading across her cheeks.

That bastard pinched her there again.

Lin Qingci was distracted again, her gaze shifting slightly.

Mu Yiren's cheeks and ears burned, her pearly teeth biting her red lips, and she pinched Gu Jinzhao hard: "It's nothing!"

Lin Qingci's expression was somewhat strange. She wanted to investigate what had happened in the water, but she was also afraid that the effects of the [Wuji Baifeng Pill] would become uncontrollable.

In this somber atmosphere, Gu Jinchao felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles.

Fortunately, it didn't take long.

The ghost wife's voice rang in my ears: "Your Aunt Ruo is here too."

Why is it so lively at Wenchi?

"It was the same last night, and it will be the same tonight!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinzhao felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly told the two women, "Aunt Ruo is on her way to the hot spring."

"Aunt Ruo is here?"

Lin Qingci and Mu Yiren were immediately panicked.

If they were seen bathing together in the same pool, people might think they were too frivolous and lacked the modesty that women should have.

Thinking of this, the two women immediately submerged underwater, concealing their figures and presence.

Just then, Si Ruoyu walked through the bamboo path and stepped onto the edge of the hot spring.

Gu Jinzhao coughed lightly and took the initiative to ask, "Does Aunt Ruo want to take a bath?"

Si Ruoyu's gaze inadvertently swept across the surface of the pool, then she shook her head: "I have already bathed in my room, but I came here because I need to talk to you."

"Wait for me a moment!"

Gu Jinchao could easily see that Aunt Ruo had come to his rescue.

He dared not delay, so he quickly got up and used his spiritual power to evaporate the moisture from his body. Then he put on his clothes and left the hot spring with Si Ruoyu.

After the two men left, the two women surfaced.

"Sister Mu, please take a bath here. I'm going back to my room."

Lin Qingci recalled the scene when she was alone with Mu Yiren last time, and immediately became wary, so she got up and left.

Watching her retreating figure, Mu Yiren pursed her lips.

She then took off her petticoat and enjoyed a private hot tub bath.

……

Inside the room, the candlelight flickered gently.

Gu Jinzhao sat down and took a sip of fragrant tea: "Thank you for your trouble, Aunt Ruo!"

Si Ruoyu looked puzzled: "What exactly are the three of you doing at the hot spring?"

Gu Jinzhao ran into her as soon as he returned to Baicaotang. She said she was a little tired and wanted to go to the hot spring to relax.

Afterwards, seeing Mu Yiren and Lin Qingci go to the hot spring one after another, he knew things were not good and hurriedly rushed to help.

Gu Jinzhao sighed: "Sister Yiren used a secret method to help nourish the soul, while Junior Sister refined pills to restore her spiritual power."

"I don't know how, but we ended up together."

Whether it was due to past grudges or not, the two women always seemed to end up together, instantly creating a chaotic scene.

Si Ruoyu looked worried: "I can help you deal with just Qingci and Yiren."

"But if three more people come, I'm afraid even if I wanted to, I wouldn't be able to protect them all..."

Gu Jinzhao smiled and said, "Of those three marriage lines, I have temporarily stabilized two of them, so Aunt Ruo doesn't need to worry too much."

My martial uncle left the Qingyun Sect and won't be back for at least six months.

Over time, the other person will likely gradually forget about their "ideal person".

Although Yue'e and he had a somewhat ambiguous relationship, they were ultimately just business partners.

As for Xiao Qingyi!

After the incident of slaying his inner demons, the other party probably doesn't have much goodwill towards him.

Of course, this doesn't prevent me from gaining her favor and then finding an opportunity to obtain the [Heavenly Stem Mirror].

Si Ruoyu was slightly taken aback: "Do you know who the other three marriage lines represent?"

Gu Jinzhao gave a vague answer: "We've only got some leads and taken some measures, but as for whether it's them or not, it's still hard to say at the moment!"

If you were to tell Aunt Ruo that there are three remaining marriage lines—one to her martial uncle, another to the Empress of the Moth Phoenix Clan, and the last to the Empress Dowager—she might become even more worried.

Especially Xiao Qingyi, who is not only incredibly powerful but also has an unpredictable temperament.