CHAPTER 142: CHAPTER 10: UNIFORM ATTIRE [PART 3]

Yun Jing’s attitude this time was very humble, unlike the last time he met Gu Qingqing. He felt a bit uneasy, worried that Gu Qingqing would remember his previous demeanor and thus have a bad impression of him.

The Yun Family was only a clan in Huazhou City, truly insignificant compared to the Holy Land behind the Spirit Fox Saint Master. Moreover, each of Gu Qingqing’s five senior brothers had extraordinary backgrounds, and if they were to really take issue, the Yun Family might not be able to bear it.

"I’m quite happy staying with the Yun Family, Young Master Yun, you don’t need to worry." Gu Qingqing naturally understood Yun Jing’s concerns, but she felt that Yun Jing was overthinking things. Not to mention that the Yun Family hadn’t done anything unfavorable to her—just having Yun Ran in the Yun Family meant she wouldn’t do anything to them.

Upon hearing this, Yun Jing immediately felt relieved.

"Besides, Sister Yun is also very happy staying with the Yun Family, which shows that the family conduct of the Yun Family is excellent." Gu Qingqing glanced at Yun Ran not far away and said with a smile.

Yun Jing had previously thought that since Gu Qingqing seemed to have a good relationship with Yun Ran, she would likely overlook any grievances. He didn’t expect their relationship to be this close!

"Yun Ran is quite formidable herself; among the women of the Yun Family, she is the most formidable!" Yun Jing also greatly admired Yun Ran. Her current status in the Yun Family had some connection with him, as he was considered Yun Ran’s talent scout in the Sub-immortal Realm.

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

Since Si Lin and the others had arrived, Gu Qingqing naturally wouldn’t stay at the Yun Family any longer. Even though Yun Jing earnestly invited her, she still spoke with Yun Ran and moved to Rong Ye’s property in Huazhou City.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Yue Zhao also had a talk with Yun Jing, asking him not to reveal Gu Qingqing’s identity. Although the five of them were very well-known in the Sub-immortal Realm, they had some enemies and didn’t want to involve Gu Qingqing in their affairs, so they didn’t plan to let others know Gu Qingqing’s name for the time being.

After returning to Rong Ye’s residence, Gu Qingqing had a good chat with Si Lin and the others.

Upon learning that Gu Qingqing participated in the martial arts tournament in Huazhou City, Si Lin and the others did not stop her; as long as Gu Qingqing wasn’t injured, they always supported her whatever she wanted to do.

"So, my senior brothers are this famous in the Sub-immortal Realm!" After talking about her own affairs, Gu Qingqing looked at Si Lin and the others, sighing with emotion.

"Geng Geng doesn’t like it?" Yue Zhao gently adjusted the step摇 on Gu Qingqing’s head, softly asking.

"It’s not that I don’t like it; I just feel that going out with you all is a bit pressuring." Gu Qingqing let Yue Zhao handle her head, blinking as she spoke.

"Why?" Si Lin raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Because going out with you all makes it easy to be recognized." Gu Qingqing replied without thinking.

Si Lin and the others exchanged a glance, finally letting Yue Zhao, who had the most ideas, speak.

"Geng Geng, rest assured, your senior brothers will come up with a plan."

"What plan?" Gu Qingqing curiously looked at Yue Zhao.

"You’ll find out tomorrow, aren’t you tired from being busy all day?" Yue Zhao teased, patting Gu Qingqing’s head.

"Oh, I already told you not to pat my head. What if it turns me stupid?" Gu Qingqing covered her head, glaring at Yue Zhao indignantly.

Yue Zhao quickly raised his hand, "Alright, your senior brother knows he’s wrong, he won’t pat you anymore."

Gu Qingqing hummed a couple of times, stood up, and went to the room prepared for her.

Early the next morning, Gu Qingqing learned of Yue Zhao and the others’ plan. The five of them had changed out of their usual clothes and into the same color and style.

Si Lin handed a dress to Gu Qingqing, "Geng Geng, this one’s for you."

Gu Qingqing looked at the purple dress in her hands and found that not only was the color the same as what Si Lin and the others wore, but the fabric was the same, and even the style was similar. However, theirs were men’s styles, while hers was a women’s style.

She went directly to the room to change into the dress and then went out with Si Lin and the others.

This time, walking together, they attracted even more attention and were even more eye-catching.

They were already all good-looking individuals, and wearing matching outfits that were also quite airy made them all look full of Immortal Qi; those who didn’t know might really think they were immortals descending to the mortal world.

Even Yun Ran was stunned when she saw them.

"Geng Geng, Senior Brother Si, Brother Yue, Senior Brother Nan, Brother Mu, Brother Rong, why are you all dressed the same today?" Yun Ran curiously asked, looking at their clothes.

"Their clothes and weapons are too easily recognizable, now that we’re all dressed the same, people won’t make connections to them." Gu Qingqing had understood their plan when she saw Si Lin and the others’ outfits, and she naturally took the role of explaining it at this moment.

Yun Ran immediately understood and thought carefully. Although it looked more attractive this way, it indeed didn’t easily associate with their identities.

"After finding out about Senior Brother Si’s and Geng Geng’s identities yesterday, even the Family Head summoned me. And they asked me to bring something for you." Yun Ran displayed the Storage Bag in her hand with a slight tease.

On the Xuantian Continent, not many people knew Si Lin and the others’ identities. Only those who had witnessed their prowess would respect them. Yun Ran didn’t feel it deeply, but upon reaching the Sub-immortal Realm, Si Lin and the others’ status was too high, and Yun Ran immediately felt the difference, although she kept it hidden.

"Since they sent it, we’ll accept it. This way, they can be at ease. Besides, Yun Ran, you’re now with the Yun Family, so take care of things more in the future." Yue Zhao glanced at the Storage Bag, smiling as he spoke.

Yun Ran nodded, grateful as she looked at Yue Zhao, and handed the Storage Bag to Gu Qingqing.

Having heard what Yue Zhao said, Gu Qingqing took it directly. Yun Ran immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

There were still two days until the tournament, but today was the day for drawing lots. That’s why Yun Ran called Gu Qingqing out. After Gu Qingqing accepted the Storage Bag, they all headed towards the City Lord Mansion together.

...

On the second floor of a teahouse on the main street outside the City Lord Mansion, near the window, in an elegant room.

Zhou Ting and her cousin Han Qianqian were drinking tea. Han Qianqian was the girl in pink that day. Her mother and Zhou Ting’s mother were sisters. However, her mother had not married as well as Zhou Ting’s mother, and her mother died early. Her father didn’t care much for her, so she was brought to the Zhou Family by Zhou Ting’s mother to accompany Zhou Ting.

Zhou Ting’s temper was spoiled by the Zhou Family, but she was quite kind to her cousin Han Qianqian. She would prepare a share of whatever she had for Han Qianqian and wouldn’t let others bully her. In this regard, she was quite good!

Han Qianqian was fanning herself while sitting by the window, listening to Zhou Ting talk and occasionally glancing at the street below. Upon seeing Yun Ran, her eyes lit up, and she immediately turned her head to tell Zhou Ting.

Zhou Ting was eating snowflake pastry, holding the pastry as she walked to the window. However, the first person she noticed wasn’t Yun Ran, but Yue Zhao, who stood beside Gu Qingqing with a slight smile.

Yue Zhao usually had the appearance of a gentle nobleman, but wearing purple today, he appeared a bit seductive. Especially as he was being exceptionally gentle to Gu Qingqing at the moment, this made Zhou Ting, who had always dreamed of marrying such a man, fall in love immediately!

Zhou Ting felt as if everything around her disappeared, leaving only the man not far away and his smiling lips.

Just thinking about that smile being directed at her made her feel it was worth dying for!

Her gaze was so fervent that Yue Zhao naturally felt it, but he didn’t care, continuing to talk to Gu Qingqing without even looking up.

And Zhou Ting remained lost in Yue Zhao’s smile, even oblivious to his departure.

"Cousin! Cousin!" Han Qianqian waited for a long time, seeing no response from Zhou Ting, and hurriedly called out while gently nudging her.

"What?" Zhou Ting snapped back to reality, glanced at Han Qianqian, then immediately looked downstairs to find Yue Zhao was already gone.

"Cousin, why were you distracted just now?" Han Qianqian hadn’t noticed Zhou Ting’s earlier expression. She glanced downstairs, puzzledly asking.

"Qianqian, I’ve fallen for someone!" Though Zhou Ting was spoiled, she was straightforward. Han Qianqian was someone she trusted. So, she shyly expressed her feelings without hiding them.

"What?" Han Qianqian was shocked, "Cousin, who did you fall for?"

Among the young talents in Huazhou City, there are only Yun Jing, Zhao Cheng, and Zhou Qi. Zhou Ting had never shown interest in anyone before. How did she suddenly fall for someone now?

"I don’t know his name, just that he’s very handsome and smiles very gently. He’s the type of man I’ve always wanted to marry." Zhou Ting said dreamily.

Recalling Yue Zhao’s smile, she immediately smiled herself, looking a bit silly.

Hearing Zhou Ting’s response, Han Qianqian was dumbfounded. She looked at Zhou Ting, and if she didn’t know Zhou Ting’s temper well enough not to act recklessly, she would’ve wanted to touch her head to see if she was feverish and speaking nonsense.

"Cousin, you don’t even know who he is, yet you’ve fallen for him?" Han Qianqian asked, feeling exasperated, and for the first time, found Zhou Ting unreliable.

"I may not know who he is, but he just smiled at Yun Ran and her friend. Yun Ran surely knows who he is!" Thinking about how Yue Zhao smiled at Yun Ran’s friend, Zhou Ting’s expression instantly cooled.

Han Qianqian didn’t understand why Zhou Ting was upset, just assuming she didn’t like Yun Ran.

"So, cousin, are you planning to find Yun Ran?" She cautiously asked, looking at Zhou Ting’s expression.

"Of course, I want to know the name of the person I like." Zhou Ting answered without hesitation, standing up, "They’re heading towards the City Lord Mansion for the draw. If we hurry, we can still catch up with them!"

Having said that, Zhou Ting walked out the door ahead without waiting for Han Qianqian.