Ji You left Bishui Lake Garden, walking across the stone bridge over the Spiritual Qi-filled Bi Shui Lake, his white robes dancing with the autumn wind, sleeves fluttering.
Upon seeing this, all eyes in the Wudao Field converged on him.
Many people had already heard rumors about the investigation of the Primordial Ruins.
After all, in recent days, a dozen Flying Swords as large as Immortal Ships had flown through the skies above the Inner Courtyard, carrying only Master's Courtyard Disciples.
Subsequently, rumors about the investigation list began to circulate.
Especially today, some said that Ji You was also on the list, and it was highly probable that he would delve deep into the ruins, a life-or-death situation.
Facing such news, everyone's thoughts varied.
This rustic private cultivator was an anomaly within the Immortal Sect, yet he was surrounded by a dazzling aura.
He had comprehended the Heavenly Book by stepping on Chu River, and with three Flying Swords, he had saved two Senior Brothers from the Inner Courtyard, leaving his peers far behind and causing countless Worldly Family Disciples to lose face.
But at this moment, the situation took a turn.
Chu River was about to break through, and Du Zhu had also gathered four Mystic Lights, showing signs of catching up.
As for him, he was now sent out of Tianshu Academy, missing out on the Inner Courtyard spot.
People like Bai Rulong and Qian Yunxiao had openly cursed at noon today, and now, seeing him arrive gracefully, their expressions were filled with worry.
Du Zhu, on the other hand, sat amidst the crowd, his eyes slightly raised, four Mystic Lights suddenly appearing on his forehead, a sneer on his face.
As for Chu River, he did not open his eyes, still in Wudao, his aura terrifying, already showing signs of profound comprehension.
However, everyone still remembered a remark Chu River made at noon today when he first learned of the matter.
“Even if he stays, can a rustic private cultivator contend with me?”
Lu Qingqiu was the one with the most complex feelings, as she believed Ji You had long been infatuated with her.
But everything ultimately unfolded as she expected: Ji You, despite his exceptional talent, would eventually fade into obscurity due to his humble origins.
What limited Disciples from humble backgrounds was never a lack of talent.
However, at this moment, Ji You, in everyone's eyes, suddenly looked stunned, as if he had seen something.
His original direction was the Wudao Field, but he suddenly changed his steps, heading with increasingly surprised expressions towards the Baiyu Platform paved with white marble.
Lu Qingqiu, Bai Rulong, Qian Yunxiao, Chu River, Du Zhu, Fang Ruoyao, Lou Siyi... all the Outer Courtyard Disciples turned their heads, their eyes gradually widening in astonishment.
On the Baiyu Platform was that Fairy of national beauty, her skirt slightly lifted in the setting sun, the autumn wind gently caressing her hair.
Ji You walked onto the Ascension White Jade Platform and went straight towards that Immortal Qi-filled Fairy.
“What is he doing?”
Qian Yunxiao couldn't help but say, “Men always like to appreciate beauty…”
Du Zhu sneered, “He just walked over like that? His guts are a bit too big.”
“He probably doesn’t realize that the cloud brocade dress on that woman is worth a fortune, yet it’s the cheapest item she owns.”
“Sometimes, the ignorant are indeed fearless.”
In recent days, as some had surged ahead, it was not uncommon for those with damaged Dao Heart to seek a Dao Companion to mend it.
But Ji You's target made everyone feel a sense of pipe dream.
With that woman's temperament and family background, how could an ordinary man dare to approach her?
But what they couldn't see was that the Fairy on the Baiyu Platform was also looking at Ji You at this moment, her expression revealing a kind of exhaustion and unease, as if she had been lost for a very, very long time.
Yan Shuyi…
Ji You stared at her for a long time, somewhat afraid to recognize her, and the other party seemed to feel the same.
Void Mountain, whether in the Heavenly Book or beneath the high heavens, was certainly not in the mortal world, so this felt more like a dream.
How could someone from a dream be seen in reality, standing so vibrantly before him? It was too unreal.
Ji You hesitated, and couldn't help but stare for a longer time.
At this moment, Yan Shuyi's brows gradually began to furrow, and a hint of killing intent was brewing, as if she wanted to say he had mistaken her, but also felt it was a bit embarrassing, so she just wanted to get rid of the person opposite her once and for all.
“Uh…”
“I almost didn’t recognize you with your shoes on…”
Ji You's bad joke blurted out, and his heart immediately sank, thinking, “It’s over.”
It’s over, it’s over, it’s over. My reputation as a fierce bandit with three Flying Swords is ruined.
As expected, Yan Shuyi froze upon hearing this, then widened her eyes, a hint of killing intent flashing in her beautiful pupils.
Facing such an impolite man, she would usually use her sword to silence him, but what she didn't expect was that she instinctively wanted to kick him.
But after hesitating for a long time, Yan Shuyi realized that this was not at the foot of that mountain, and there were others watching, so she reluctantly gave up.
Ji You breathed a sigh of relief, yet also felt a little regret, but soon heard the other party's voice in his ear.
“You scoundrel, you lied to me.”
“Huh?”
Yan Shuyi looked at him and said, “It's true you are a Tianshu Academy student, but the name you told me was fake.”
Ji You held his breath, imagining a beautiful young girl searching everywhere for Ji Bochang in Shengjing: “Since you wanted to find me, why didn’t you say so beforehand?”
“I thought that knowing you were in Tianshu Academy and knowing your name, it would be easy to find you, but I didn't expect you to not tell the truth, so I could only wait here.”
“Didn't you think about what to do if you couldn't find me when you came?”
Yan Shuyi didn't care: “It was just a whim. If I couldn't find you, I would just go back.”
Ji You's lips twitched slightly: “Young lady, you are truly broad-minded.”
“You are not allowed to casually comment on a Fairy like that.”
Yan Shuyi narrowed her eyes and glared at him, then paused slightly, feeling that her tone was a bit strange.
She wasn't usually this type of personality; she was the kind who rarely smiled, and she would never have such a spoiled tone, but somehow, when she saw him, she seemed to transform into a different person.
Was it because they had cultivated together in a space without others for a period of time?
At that time, she felt that no one knew anyone, so she could do whatever she wanted, thus revealing a hint of her true nature that was different from before?
She wasn't acting like her usual self; instead, she was a bit delicate. Thinking of this, Yan Shuyi felt a little annoyed.
“This isn't the place to talk. Why don't we go to my courtyard for a seat?”
Yan Shuyi snapped back to reality and couldn't help but raise her eyes: “You only know my name, but aren't curious about who I actually am?”
Ji You led the way and said, “There is only one Sect in Lingzhou, I know that.”
“I'm a little hungry.”
“Then I’ll take you to eat first.”
The crowd was still waiting for the scene of the sword killing the powerless man, but at this moment, they were slightly stunned to find that after the two whispered to each other, the Fairy actually followed him from the Baiyu Platform and walked along the path towards Bi Shui Lake.
Passing by the Wudao Field, they could briefly see the woman's expression.
They noticed that although she carried some annoyance, she was not as cold as before, and she followed step by step, looking very well-behaved.
Seeing this scene, everyone in the Wudao Field was somewhat confused, and even Chu River, Du Zhu, Lu Qingqiu, and others couldn't help but frown.
How did this unapproachable Fairy seem to have changed into a different person, allowing herself to be led away like this?
“What's going on?”
“That Fairy seems to have come specifically to find him…”
Lu Qingqiu turned to look at Fang Ruoyao, finding that she too was staring blankly at this scene.
And the most bewildered were Bai Rulong and Qian Yunxiao. When they saw Ji You walking towards the Fairy just now, they exclaimed that Brother Ji was truly a man of profound Dao (lustful) Heart (courageous)!
But they never expected that after Brother Ji went over, he would actually just lead her back.
Is my Brother Ji's extraordinary nature truly extraordinary in every aspect?
Meanwhile, Ji You and Yan Shuyi had already crossed the stone bridge over Bi Shui Lake one after another, and happened to meet Cao Jinsong at the bridgehead.
Seeing Ji You approaching with the woman, Cao Jinsong was stunned.
Earlier, when he saw a group of students surrounding a woman on the Baiyu Platform, he had boasted that Ji You would never act like that.
Well, he didn't disappoint; he indeed didn't go to gawk, but directly brought her back…
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