Chapter 4

Suddenly having one’s view of a beautiful person blocked is frustrating for anyone.

Lowering Lan Ruo’s hand, Yu Wu was a bit unhappy:

“Senior brother, your words were too harsh.”

In Yu Wu’s view, Li You’s appearance was certainly not something indecent. It’s just that people are naturally drawn to beautiful things, be it objects or people.

After speaking, Yu Wu looked up at Lan Ruo, only to find that he was also staring at Li You. But from his expression, Yu Wu felt that he seemed even angrier than herself?

However, upon closer inspection, Yu Wu felt that Lan Ruo’s expression seemed to show more jealousy than anger?

This thought startled Yu Wu. She had been mesmerized by Li You, and Lan Ruo was her senior brother. How could there be any jealousy?

Coming back to her senses, Yu Wu’s gaze uncontrollably drifted towards Li You again. Just then, Lan Ruo turned to look at Yu Wu, and seeing her still like this, he became somewhat exasperated.

“Junior sister Yu Wu!”

Raising his voice slightly, Lan Ruo called out to Yu Wu.

Although Li You was not close to Yu Wu and the others, Lan Ruo’s voice was likely loud enough for Li You to hear.

Yu Wu furrowed her brows. Sure enough, before she could pull Lan Ruo away from this troublesome place, Li You spoke from a distance.

“Since Immortal Lan Ruo says I’m indecent, I’d like to ask the Immortal, how am I being indecent by drinking and resting in my own palace? I admit I’m a bit drunk, but I didn’t invite anyone here.

Prince Ning An borrowed my palace for a banquet, so I specifically retreated to the most secluded hot spring area of Fengqi Palace and dismissed all the palace attendants. Yet you two Immortals came uninvited. May I ask Immortal Lan Ruo, how have I failed to uphold male virtue?”

Li You’s words were logical, and indeed factual.

After speaking, Li You opened his eyes, slowly stood up and slightly adjusted his clothes. Without putting down the wine jug in his hand, he approached Lan Ruo and Yu Wu step by step.

Lan Ruo was never good with words, and after Li You’s self-defense, he was left speechless.

Watching Li You approach, Lan Ruo felt very guilty.

If it weren’t for seeing Yu Wu so entranced earlier, the usually gentle Lan Ruo wouldn’t have spoken so carelessly.

Li You stopped about a meter away from Lan Ruo and Yu Wu.

Li You’s face showed no particular expression, still as cold as when they first met, as if he was naturally averse to everything.

“Young Immortal Yu Wu, do you think what I just said was correct?”

Yu Wu nodded and blurted out a ‘yes’, but immediately regretted it and quickly pressed her lips together.

Although Li You’s words were reasonable, and they had indeed been abrupt, Lan Ruo was still her beloved senior brother after all. Yu Wu couldn’t side with an outsider.

But the words had already been said, even if it was just one word, it couldn’t be taken back.

Li You glanced at Lan Ruo and let out a cold snort. Then he looked at Yu Wu, his icy gaze softening slightly.

Li You had originally not wanted to make a fuss, pretending he hadn’t heard, but he had just heard Yu Wu speak up for him.

Li You hadn’t lived for too long, but not for a short time either. Among all the immortal sects and even in the celestial realm he knew, there had never been an impartial person.

Now it seemed Yu Wu was somewhat special.

Yu Wu felt very embarrassed being stared at by Li You. The current situation was extremely awkward, and someone needed to break the deadlock.

Glancing at Lan Ruo beside her, who had lowered his head at some point, Yu Wu couldn’t bear to let him shoulder the mistake alone.

“Lord Li You, we indeed disturbed your rest by coming here abruptly. My senior brother’s words were offensive because I, as his junior sister, failed to maintain proper conduct. I apologize to you on his behalf.”

This was a matriarchal country, and as a woman, Yu Wu naturally knew when to be yielding.

Moreover, apologizing on behalf of her senior brother, Yu Wu didn’t feel there was anything to be embarrassed about.

Yu Wu cupped her hands and bowed deeply to Li You.

Li You seemed not to have expected this from Yu Wu. For a moment, his expression revealed a hint of surprise, and he unconsciously took half a step back.

Lan Ruo also seemed not to have anticipated this. He suddenly raised his head, and seeing Yu Wu’s action, his nose stung.

Pulling Yu Wu up, Lan Ruo bit his lower lip.

“I spoke out of turn. I said the wrong things, and I can’t let Yu Wu take responsibility for me. Lord Li You, I sincerely apologize for what I said earlier. So, however you wish to accept my apology, I’m willing to do anything.”

Seeing the actions of these two before him, Li You truly didn’t know what to do for a moment.

However, still maintaining his composure, Li You lightly coughed, calming himself down.

“You two, master and disciple, are in such harmony. Who knows if you’re just paying lip service? Forget it, you’re all Immortals invited by Her Majesty. In the future, please think thrice before speaking, and don’t make rash statements again.”

Li You’s gaze flickered slightly, and after speaking, he pretended to be very composed, walking away steadily, showing no signs of discomfort.

Only when Li You’s figure had disappeared did Yu Wu turn to look at Lan Ruo.

Lan Ruo’s eyes were slightly red, seemingly trying hard to hold back tears. Yu Wu understood that Lan Ruo truly realized his mistake, but people all cherish their face. For Lan Ruo to be able to bravely admit his error was already quite admirable.

Gently patting Lan Ruo’s back, Yu Wu comforted him for quite a while. Only after Lan Ruo’s emotions had calmed down did the two return to the hall where Prince Ning An was hosting the banquet.

As soon as they entered the hall, their fourth junior sister and youngest brother were nowhere to be seen. The palace attendants serving in the hall had also disappeared, leaving only Yu Tong and Prince Ning An.

Yu Wu and Lan Ruo saw almost simultaneously that Yu Tong, who had been teaching Prince Ning An to recognize talismans at the table, was now ‘hands-on’ teaching Prince Ning An how to draw talismans.

The talismans posted throughout the palace were all drawn using spiritual power. Why teach Ning An, a noble prince, how to draw talismans for no reason?

“Prince Ning An, it’s getting late. Our sect has many rules, we should head back now.”

Yu Tong and Prince Ning An clearly hadn’t noticed Yu Wu and Lan Ruo’s return. Hearing Lan Ruo’s voice, both were startled.

Yu Tong immediately let go of Prince Ning An’s hand and quickly retreated to the side.

Now Yu Wu guessed what Yu Tong had meant that day when she said she couldn’t rescue Yu Wu immediately after seeing her fall into Fengqi Palace because something unexpected had happened.

There was no need to guess, it must have been because she met Prince Ning An at that time. As the male and female protagonists, it could basically be determined that it was love at first sight.

Although in novels, the development between the male and female leads is usually the fastest, Lan Ruo’s reaction seemed to indicate that the plot wasn’t progressing so smoothly.

After Lan Ruo bowed to Prince Ning An, he said:

“Yu Wu, let’s take Yu Tong back.”

Hearing this, Yu Wu quickly went forward and grabbed Yu Tong’s wrist, leaving the hall together with Lan Ruo.

As they left, Yu Tong didn’t forget to wave goodbye to Prince Ning An.

Back at their lodgings, Lan Ruo directly led Yu Tong into his own room. Yu Wu felt the situation was a bit precarious, but fortunately, she had been accompanying them, so she also followed in.

Lan Ruo didn’t stop her.

Yu Tong glanced at Yu Wu, who could only use her eyes to remind Yu Tong to be obedient.

“Yu Tong, what were you doing just now? How could you put your hand on Prince Ning An’s hand?”

“It was Ning An who asked me to teach him how to draw talismans. I was afraid I couldn’t explain clearly, and if Ning An drew one wrong, I feared the talisman might backfire and hurt him.”

Yu Tong argued eloquently, causing Lan Ruo’s face to darken.

Yu Wu was a bit speechless. She had just been signaling Yu Tong to go along with Lan Ruo, but now she was acting as if it was perfectly justified.

As expected of the female protagonist, the author’s own daughter.

“Senior brother, with you and elder sister here, I’ll speak frankly. I like Ning An, and Ning An is also fond of me. I want to be with him. The imperial family has always been on good terms with our Qingluan Sect, so I think mother and the Emperor won’t object.”

“You… you… kneel down!”

Lan Ruo was so angry he could barely stand, and shouted this command.

Yu Tong was stunned. The Qingluan Sect had always placed great importance on rules and etiquette, with elder brothers being like fathers. Although Yu Tong was unwilling, she still knelt down.

Yu Wu saw that things were not going well and gently supported Lan Ruo:

“Senior brother, why are you so angry? You’re not usually so rash. Let’s talk this over calmly as siblings.”

“Do you know why we rushed down the mountain to enter the palace that day? Master received news that none of the female immortals were willing to marry into the demon realm, so the celestial realm chose Yu Tong from among the hundred schools of immortality!

Master had no choice but to send us to the imperial palace, hoping to use the phoenix aura of the human emperor to conceal Yu Tong’s spiritual energy location, preventing the celestial realm from finding her.

Now the entire Qingluan Sect is trying their best to find a solution for Yu Tong, yet she’s being so wayward at this time. Yu Tong, tell me, how can you face the hard work and care that master and the sect elders have put into you?”

Yu Wu was shocked to hear this. The female immortals of the celestial realm were unwilling, so they pushed it onto the hundred schools of immortality. After all, female immortals had higher status.

There was no comparison!

However, putting aside her current identity, looking at the plot development alone, it was quite interesting.

One immortal and one demon, one righteous and one evil, to have these two marry, the original author really came up with something.

Hearing the truth, Yu Tong also looked shocked.

If one were to marry into the demon realm, the person marrying would be going on behalf of the celestial realm, naturally able to ascend to immortality.

But this matter had both advantages and disadvantages. Although it would save the hardships of cultivation, there would be no possibility of further ascension afterwards.

The immortal essence of an immortal is not as solid as the divine essence of a ‘god’. Once entering the demon realm, one would slowly become a half-immortal, half-demon being.

Essentially, one’s life would be ruined.

This was something unacceptable to anyone who wanted to become an immortal or a god.

Moreover, Yu Tong was intelligent. Although she started practicing later than Lan Ruo, her spiritual power now surpassed Lan Ruo’s.

She was also a direct descendant of Qingluan, and could not possibly bear the consequences of marrying into the demon realm.

For a moment, the air was silent as if no one was there.

Just as Yu Wu and the other two didn’t know how to face this matter, a spiritual power appeared out of thin air, materializing in mid-air, revealing the character ‘return’.