Hua Tingxuan's expression changed several times, and he finally said hesitantly: "Little Brother, doing this will damage your reputation..."
Chu Danfeng patted his shoulder and said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter, I don't care about that. My reputation has already been like that, so I might as well take advantage of it."
"You and I are both handsome and elegant, so it's natural that we are popular. Just accept the title of 'playboy'. No girl will want you anymore. From now on, I will rely on you to take care of me in my old age!" He blinked briskly, "Aren't you afraid that I will run away? I can still give you this sense of security."
Hua Tingxuan froze in place: "You are willing to do this for me, but I..."
Chu Danfeng looked up at him and thought: How is it? In comparison, your realm is lower, isn't it? Your vision is smaller, isn't it? Your path is narrower, isn't it? You just misunderstood me, bit me and pinched me, are you regretting it now
He raised his hand and pinched Hua Tingxuan's face, "Isn't it my duty to love you? Let's go and see Master."
After saying that, he casually brushed his sleeves and walked into the room.
Hua Tingxuan followed closely, his heart feeling warm as if a fire was burning. Junior brother... actually treated him like this
This was the treatment he had never dared to hope for since his last life, but now that it was before him, he felt a little timid, as he felt that he had deceived so many people and was unworthy of his kindness... Everything was going too smoothly, too good to be true.
Chu Danfeng's carefree attitude didn't last long. As soon as he knocked on his master's door, he was glared at.
Chu Danfeng: “…?”
Meng Cangyu stared at his lips for a long time, feeling increasingly annoyed, and scolded: "Where have you been? Xiaowu, what's wrong with your mouth?"
Chu Danfeng: “…”
Hua Tingxuan: “…”
Thinking of the rough kiss just now, Chu Danfeng's face was a little hot, and he said embarrassedly: "Master, I—"
"Okay!" Meng Cangyu interrupted hurriedly, his whole body rejecting him, with a look that said "I don't want to hear about your romantic affairs."
"Xiao Liu, please go out. I have something to say to your senior brother."
Chu Danfeng winked at Hua Tingxuan, pushed him out, and closed the door obediently. Meng Cangyu's expression eased a little, and he set up a soundproof barrier and told him the marriage proposal from Bixia Pavilion calmly, "What do you think about this?"
I thought Chu Danfeng would agree immediately, but I didn't expect him to ask immediately: "Master, can I refuse?"
Meng Cangyu was stunned: "Are you going to refuse?"
Although Chu Danfeng asked this, he did not hold out much hope. Judging from the situation, the matter might have become known to everyone.
The other party is the young master of Bixia Pavilion. Many male cultivators have tried their best to marry into the wife's family. Their only concern is that marrying into the wife's family will have a bad reputation. But now, the master of Bixia Pavilion has come to propose marriage in person, and it is related to the marriage between the two major sects. As the saying goes, the master's order and the matchmaker's words, if you agree to it, you will have both the inside and the outside. No male cultivator with a normal mind would refuse.
Meng Cangyu: "Why?"
Chu Danfeng: "Master, please forgive me. Danfeng already has a lover."
"You have another lover?! I mean... Pavilion Master Qi said that you and her young Pavilion Master were in love with each other in the secret realm," Meng Cangyu said carefully, "Xiao Wu, young men and women are in love with each other... Tell me the truth, have you ever had feelings for that young Pavilion Master...?"
"No!" Chu Danfeng said hurriedly.
Meng Cangyu: “…”
Meng Cangyu: "Then why...why does she insist on marrying you?"
Chu Danfeng was even more confused than him: "I don't know..."
But after all, Chu Danfeng's reputation as a playboy had spread throughout the Shuangji Sect. Meng Cangyu still didn't believe it, and tried to ask him indirectly. Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of him, he said, "People in the folks believe in the matchmaker's words and the parents' orders. Although it is said that 'once a teacher, always a father', I don't want to make a hasty decision on such an important matter. I wanted to hear your opinion from the beginning, but..."
Chu Danfeng became alert. Usually, "but" would not be followed by anything nice.
As expected, Meng Cangyu said, "But, the Sect Master has already known about it and has agreed to it for you. The Sect Master, Senior Brother, has always put the interests of the sect first, so I'm afraid... it will be difficult to take back his decision."
This is true. When Chu Danfeng was a bird, he lived in Lin Cangfeng's Qingshan for a year and knew him well. It would be better to say that he "only has the sect in his heart" rather than "putting the interests of the sect first". He is a most qualified sect leader. He would not refuse such a profitable deal to exchange a small disciple for a marriage between the two sects.
What's more, by now, probably everyone knows about "this marriage", and the head master will definitely not offend Bixia Pavilion for him.
Seeing Chu Danfeng standing there without saying a word, Meng Cangyu sighed: "The headmaster is now in Bixia Pavilion. If you insist..."
Chu Danfeng interrupted him: "Is the head master still in Bixia Pavilion? Do you know the whereabouts of the fourth brother?"
Meng Cangyu shook his head. Just when Chu Danfeng thought he would avoid the topic like before, Meng Cangyu said solemnly: "The demons and the human world have always kept to themselves. This time they suddenly invaded the Luofeng Secret Realm and killed the younger generation of disciples. There must be something fishy. We have found out that there are ghost cultivators involved, helping them to drive the ghosts in the secret realm. This is a big deal. Not only our Shuangji Sect, but also the talisman cultivators of the Shengru Sect, the Buddhist cultivators of the Xumi Temple... are all in the Bixia Pavilion to discuss it, so I'm afraid you may not be able to see it even if you go to look for it..."
Chu Danfeng shook his head: "Master, I understand that this is a time of trouble. The major sects need to unite to face the outside world. I will not disrupt the friendship between the two sects for my own selfish reasons. However... I have my own decision on this marriage. I will neither embarrass the master nor disappoint my beloved."
"… "
Meng Cangyu didn't say anything in the end. He just stared at him for a moment and said meaningfully, "Xiaowu, although it is said that young people should be romantic, but young people... still need to be restrained."
Chu Danfeng: “…”
Chu Danfeng suspected that his image in front of his master was irreparable. Judging from this, he could tell how deeply his image as a 'playboy' was popular in the Shuangji Sect.
He said goodbye to Meng Cangyu with mixed feelings, and immediately went to find Lin Shuer, "Junior sister, do something for me. Find Tang Yingdong from Kunduan Peak and pass on some words for me."
Lin Shu'er was very happy: "What's the difficulty?"
But after hearing Chu Danfeng's instructions, she was stuck, with a face full of question marks.
Chu Danfeng didn't explain much to her, just pretended to be serious: "Don't ask, I'm asking for love."
Lin Shuer: "But... I still don't understand."
Chu Danfeng sighed, "I don't know why Bixia Pavilion wants to marry me, but they choose men because they have, uh, a virgin complex. Your Senior Sister Tang Yingdong and Young Master Qi are close friends, so she is more likely to believe her words. Junior Sister Tang is a person who can't keep secrets... Do you understand now?"
Lin Shuer nodded slowly.
Chu Danfeng warned: "Be careful, be natural, so that she can believe it."
Perhaps because it was different from the original plot, Lin Shu'er was not love-sick at all in this life. She was efficient and quick in doing things. After figuring out the key, she clenched her fist towards Chu Danfeng, and said with emotion, "Don't worry, Fifth Brother," and immediately set off in a hurry.
Because the reason why the "Luofeng Secret Realm" went out of control has not been investigated yet, after the "Master-School Competition" ended, except for some independent cultivators and small sects who did not want to cause trouble, almost everyone continued to stay in Taiyou Realm and wait and see.
In the past few days, the masters of various factions have gathered in Bixia Pavilion for a "general meeting". The disciples who stayed outside have also been listening carefully and have heard some explosive news:
It is said that Qi Liuxin, the elder sister of the Pavilion Master of Bixia Pavilion, has had several big fights with her husband Li Jing, and Chunyang Island is in chaos.
Li Jing himself was seen with several scratches on his face, his hair disheveled, looking very undignified. For a cultivator, ordinary injuries were nothing, they could be repaired with a small spell, but the important thing was the humiliation.
Island Master Li is a master-level figure, gentle and elegant, and the most rare thing is that he is loyal in love and loves his wife as if her life. Over the years, no matter what occasion they appear in, the couple has always respected each other. The more this is the case, the more curious the general public is about what happened to make Madam Qi so angry.
There are many versions of the story, the most outrageous one, but also the one that people talk about the most, is that "Li Jing had an 18-year-old illegitimate child outside, who was discovered by Madam Qi."
Regardless of whether it is true or not, Li Jing’s image as a “good husband” has collapsed, and this model Taoist couple that everyone envied has become a joke.
…
Another piece of news was that after Bixia Pavilion made a proposal to Shuangji Sect with great fanfare, there was no further movement. Some people went to the inn where Lixufeng was to inquire and found that all the red silk wooden boxes piled on the floor had disappeared. Logically, they should have been left there for a few more days to announce it to the world, as this was the tradition of "proposing proposal".
Everyone was talking about it, speculating that the marriage was probably aborted. They just didn't know who the unlucky "future groom" was, to have lost such a good marriage. Who could bear it
The "former groom-to-be" Chu Danfeng sucked on a candied green plum with his cheeks bulging like a little hamster.
"Don't be sad, Xiaowu. Marriage is something that can only be encountered by chance. There will be better ones in the future." Second Senior Sister Ye Bailu comforted him softly, "This is not your fault. Bixia Pavilion was engaged first, and now she cancels the engagement for no reason. The head master and the master don't care, so I will take care of it! I will go to Bixia Pavilion tomorrow to ask for clarification!"
“Cough, cough, cough!” The candied fruit in Chu Danfeng’s mouth suddenly stopped being sweet, and he almost choked to death. “Senior Sister, cough, cough, cough, stop, stop, stop!”
Ye Bailu patted him on the back and said fiercely, "What are you afraid of? I raised you, and I won't let you suffer any injustice!"
“Cough cough cough cough…” Chu Danfeng thought to himself: If I had asked clearly, you wouldn’t blame Bixia Pavilion, and would have beaten me instead.
"Second Senior Sister, Junior Senior Brother didn't like that ugly girl in the first place," Hua Tingxuan stepped forward to help, "If we go, it will seem like we can't let go of their property in Bixia Pavilion."
Ye Bailu: “…”
Chu Danfeng quietly gave Hua Tingxuan a thumbs up, and Lin Shuer, who was sitting in the corner packing mushrooms, also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Just when Ye Bailu was about to give up the confrontation, the waiter knocked on the door and shouted, "Excuse me, we have a guest—"
Before he could finish his words, a girl kicked the door open and walked in aggressively.
The girl had thick eyebrows and a high nose, and was wearing a red outfit. She was so beautiful and heroic that people could forget the mundane world when they saw her. She opened her mouth and said, "Chu Danfeng! I have something to ask you."
Chu Danfeng: “?”
He definitely didn't know this person, but the voice sounded familiar: "Who are you?"
The girl whipped out a nine-section whip that flashed with cold light. Hua Tingxuan's face was as gloomy as water. Ye Bailu and Lin Shu'er also became alert. However, the girl didn't care at all. Her bright eyes only cared about Chu Danfeng. She smiled and said, "Do you recognize me?"
"You are... that, uh, ugly girl?" As soon as Chu Danfeng said this, an idea suddenly occurred to him. Make yourself ugly, nine-section whip... Why didn't he think of it before? Isn't that Qi Wanglan? !
However, he had no chance to meet this extraordinary woman in his previous life. He had only read about her in the original novel. In the original novel, Qi Wanglan was arrogant and domineering, and it was very difficult to get along with her. But the "ugly woman" in the secret realm was very normal to get along with! He didn't think about it that way at all!
Little did they know that Pavilion Master Qi was a very obedient person. If things went her way, she would be reasonable. For example, Chu Danfeng didn't care that she was ugly and was willing to give up a beauty like Yulou and choose to save her, an "ugly freak", which was very much in line with her temper.
Qi Wanglan introduced himself openly, and the next sentence almost sent Chu Danfeng away: "Chu Danfeng, in the secret realm, I saw your character and knew that you are not a person who likes beauty. So my mother believed the rumor, and my clan elders believed it, but I don't. I want to hear your explanation in person."
Chu Danfeng only felt that several gazes were directed at him.
“… … ”
"Let's go outside and talk."
"Let's say it here!" Ye Bailu and Qi Wanglan spoke at the same time.
"..." Chu Danfeng wiped his sweat quietly. Hua Tingxuan stood beside him, staring at Qi Wanglan murderously.
Qi Wanglan is indeed a heroine. After the human skin mask was torn off, the spirit of a young pavilion master returned. She stared back fearlessly and asked, "I heard that you had dated countless women when you were in the Shuangji Sect? Did you often go to Qinlou and Chuguan?"
Ye Bailu also looked at Chu Danfeng—Second Senior Sister hated frivolous men the most in her life—as if she would break his legs if he dared to say "yes".
Hua Tingxuan was also looking at him, as if he was afraid that he would go back on his word and really go out with the young Pavilion Master. This kid had no sense of security to begin with, and it seemed that he never believed that he liked him...
Chu Danfeng felt that he must have been a math problem in his previous life, it was too difficult for him.
Ye Bailu: "Those are just rumors. They are just a small incident when Xiaowu was young and ignorant... Everyone spread it and it became more and more outrageous. We in Lixufeng have strict family education. Xiaowu has changed a long time ago and has lived in seclusion for many years. Miss Qi, please don't listen to rumors."
Qi Wanglan: "It's not hearsay, it's something my best friend told me quietly, and she also has evidence..."
Just as he was about to expose Lin Shu'er, Chu Danfeng interrupted him: "Yes! I admit it."
Everyone looked at him.
Chu Danfeng said with a stiff face, "I'm sorry, I am indeed a playboy. I... I can't stand the loneliness, and I have always secretly met beautiful women. That day, I was bitten on the lip by the 'beautiful woman', and even Master saw it. I know the rules of Bixia Pavilion, and the most important thing is 'male chastity'. I am not worthy of the young Pavilion Master."
He had rehearsed these words with Lin Shu'er beforehand, so he spoke them fluently. However, when he came to the word "chastity", he was so embarrassed that he wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
Qi Wanglan was full of disappointment: "You, you are such a person..."
She swung the nine-section whip fiercely and said angrily: "As expected, all crows are black! I thought you were..."
Ye Bailu also said: "Xiao Wu you..."
Chu Danfeng was so ashamed that he dared not look into Ye Bailu's eyes and shrank into a quail. Hua Tingxuan felt distressed when he saw this and suddenly said, "Actually—"
"Actually, I also want to turn over a new leaf!" Chu Danfeng answered quickly.
At this point, the person has been lost - the worst that can happen is that I will be beaten up by the second sister - I can't fail at this moment. Chu Danfeng suddenly had an idea and felt that he might be able to save something. He spoke more fluently, "Because I have someone in my heart, that person who bit my lip. He is very insecure, will make mistakes, is reckless, likes to act like a spoiled child, and is good at making trouble, but... he is the only one in the world who cries and laughs for me, always takes good care of me, and his heart and eyes can no longer accommodate anyone else, and I... can't bear to see him sad, this is..."
This is what love is.
Hua Tingxuan stared at Chu Danfeng in a daze and almost crushed the hilt of the spiritual sword Xuanshui.
"So, Master Qi," Chu Danfeng clasped his fists towards Qi Wanglan and said sincerely and apologetically, "I already have someone in my heart, so I have no choice but to disappoint you."