"Hmm?" Gu Pinglin checked himself calmly and quickly, and found that there was nothing wrong with him. He couldn't help but wonder, "What are you looking at?"
Duan Qingming said, "Why sit there? It's a long night. Wouldn't it be nice for us to have a chat by candlelight?"
Gu Pinglin glanced at him: "I think there is nothing to talk about between us."
"I suddenly realized," Duan Qingming paused and said slowly, "If you are really a woman, it feels good too."
"Duan Qingming!"
"There is a woman in this world who can match me."
Gu Pinglin said coldly: "Are you bored?"
"almost."
Gu Pinglin was choked by this honest answer. If this person hadn't been so lonely and bored in his previous life, why would he have provoked him? Gu Pinglin hummed, stood up and walked out.
"Where are you going?"
"walk."
"You're not going to monitor me anymore?"
"Someone will be watching you."
He walked out without looking back, and Duan Qingming did not stop him.
There was no moon in the sky, only the dim light of lanterns illuminating the eaves. For the monks, seeing at night was not a problem, and the surrounding scenery became hazy and beautiful.
Gu Pinglin was not worried about Duan Qingming's safety. Not to mention that the people sent by Qi would never take action before they knew his background completely, Duan Qingming was a man of few feelings, cunning, keen on his own games, and had never truly trusted anyone in his life. How could he so easily hand over his life to him? Gu Pinglin was almost certain that even without him, he would be absolutely fine.
The wind blew through the back garden, and I didn't know whether it was my shadow moving or my heart beating.
I came out to test it out, but I also wanted to relieve the uneasiness in my heart.
Exchanging swords, cooperating against the enemy... The relationship with Duan Qingming is getting closer and closer, which is not the result he wants.
In fact, sometimes Gu Pinglin had to admit that getting along with monsters was dangerous, but it was also exciting and fun. This was probably why Gu Pinglin was obsessed with this person in his previous life. Duan Qingming was indeed a very attractive monster. The closer he got to him, the easier it was for him to let down his guard. Even though Gu Pinglin knew that this person was cold-hearted and cold-blooded, he still felt comfortable after getting along with him for a long time. He even hesitated for a moment whether he should continue to fulfill his obsession. It was a fatal temptation. No wonder he had friends all over the world in his previous life. Of course, it was hard to say what those "friends" meant to him. "Friendly brothers" were probably just a game he played when he was bored.
But before he did something to harm the Lingxin Sect, Gu Pinglin really couldn't deal with him. After all, he was no longer Duan Qingming of the Xuanming Sect, but a disciple of the Lingxin Sect, highly valued by his master. Gu Pinglin also had his own principles and it was impossible for him to attack his fellow brothers without reason.
If this goes on, when will the obsession be broken and when will I be able to enter the great way
With a crisp sound of "snap", the branch was broken. Gu Pinglin retracted his hand, turned around, and looked at the person calmly: "You are..."
"Brother Gu."
Having not sensed the murderous intent before, Gu Pinglin was not surprised to see her: "It turns out to be you, Miss Qu."
Qu Lin took a few steps forward and walked to his side: "Brother, why are you wandering here alone in the middle of the night? Is there something on your mind?"
Gu Pinglin did not answer but asked: "Why are you here?"
Qu Lin said shyly: "I couldn't sleep, so I just came out for a walk. I didn't expect to meet you. It turns out you also live in this inn."
Gu Pinglin's tone became stern: "This place is full of good and bad people. It is unwise for you to wander around alone like this."
Being scolded by him, Qu Lin lowered her head slightly. The light from the lantern shone on her diagonally, and even the shadow of her bangs seemed particularly soft.
Gu Pinglin was not unaware of her feelings. Now she no longer liked Duan Qingming, but himself. In fact, it was not impossible for him to accept her. However, his master's death was approaching, and he had heavy responsibilities on his shoulders. It was not appropriate for him to be entangled in the love affairs of his children. Moreover, there was the trouble of Duan Qingming, whom he had to deal with carefully. It was really difficult to be distracted. He did not want to make him crazy for a woman and bring trouble to the Lingxin Sect. It would be better for him to give up the idea of this woman as soon as possible so as not to delay her path.
"I know you're avoiding me," Qu Lin suddenly raised her head, a faint light in her eyes, revealing a hint of stubbornness, "Am I that annoying?"
Gu Pinglin frowned slightly: "I didn't mean that."
Qu Lin felt a little embarrassed when she heard this, and quickly wiped her eyes: "Ah, I'm sorry, I... I knew you were worried now, but I still bothered you with these words..."
This girl is as considerate as she was in her previous life, no wonder Duan Qingming likes her. Gu Pinglin was a little reluctant, but still said calmly: "I am being cultivated by my master, so I have no time for other things for the time being. I hope Miss Qu can also concentrate on her cultivation and achieve enlightenment soon."
The cold words actually revealed concern. Qu Lin became happy: "I will. I have also reached the third level of Qi Refining."
Gu Pinglin was silent for a moment: "It's getting late, go back and rest."
Qu Lin nodded, walked a few steps, turned back and smiled: "Senior Brother Gu, you should also go to bed early. Troubles will always pass, and it's useless to think too much."
That's right. Duan Qingming hasn't shown any danger yet. It's useless to think too much. It's just like fighting back. Being so nervous and on guard has actually put us at a disadvantage. It's really the authorities who are confused. Gu Pinglin felt relieved and bowed: "Thank you."
Qu Lin felt a little embarrassed and ran away in small steps.
Lovely woman. Gu Pinglin stood alone under the tree for a while, then turned back to his room.
The lights were still on, and Duan Qingming was still lying on the bed, even his posture had not changed. His handsome face looked a little pale and bluish under the light.
"Hmm? You don't look well," Gu Pinglin walked up to him and took his wrist, wanting to feel his pulse, "Let me see..."
Suddenly, Duan Qingming held his hand back.
"You!" Gu Pinglin's face changed color, and he suddenly retracted his hand and stepped back.
Duan Qingming looked at him with a deep smile in his eyes.
Knowing that something was wrong, Gu Pinglin regretted it secretly and quickly calmed down: "What are you doing?"
The low laughter gradually grew louder, and finally, Duan Qingming stood up with a big laugh: "Such a big reaction, what are you thinking? It's just a handshake, do you think I like men?"
Sure enough, he was teasing me again. Gu Pinglin suppressed his anger and said coldly, "Duan Qingming, I advise you not to always challenge my patience."
"Okay," Duan Qingming stretched out his hand, "Come on."
How could Gu Pinglin give up over such a small matter? He reached out to feel his pulse.
Duan Qingming suddenly turned his palm over and wanted to shake his hand.
Gu Pinglin immediately retracted his hand subconsciously, causing another burst of laughter.
"Duan Qingming!" He gritted his teeth.
"That's enough. I know my own injuries well enough," Duan Qingming smiled and lay back down. "Or do you think that your medical skills are better than mine?"
He has a wide range of knowledge in medicine, poisons and alchemy, which is the same as in his previous life. Gu Pinglin learned all these because of him, but his excessive self-conceit is still annoying.
Resisting the urge to kick this man out, Gu Pinglin turned off the lights and went to bed to meditate.
In the darkness, the smiling voice came again.
"Gu Xiaojiu?"
"Are you really angry?"
…
Gu Pinglin threw him off the bed and said leisurely: "I said, don't challenge my patience."
Duan Qingming didn't care and sat down on the chair.
After a moment, a quilt flew over.
Although the Waidan monk succeeded in strengthening his body, he would still catch a cold without the protection of his true qi. Gu Pinglin was not serious about arguing with him for a joke.
Duan Qingming glanced at the quilt on his body, didn't say anything, didn't do anything, just closed his eyes as if nothing had happened, and it was unknown whether he fell asleep or not.
The next two days passed peacefully. Two days later, Gu Pinglin and Duan Qingming arrived at the agreed restaurant in advance, waiting for Li Moqing to arrive.
There was a pot of wine and two side dishes on the small wooden table by the window, but no one picked up their chopsticks. People who practice Taoism do not eat these kinds of cooked food.
Duan Qingming took out a small gourd from somewhere, uncorked it, and a stream of purple smoke immediately floated out of the gourd, and the aroma of wine filled the entire room.
"Weaving, tobacco and alcohol." Gu Pinglin was surprised.
"Oh--" Duan Qingming paused for a moment and continued to pour wine into the cup, "Zhiyanjiu, what else do you know?"
"You brewed it yourself?"
"Yes," Duan Qingming pushed the wine glass in front of him, "please."
Gu Pinglin looked at the rich purple liquid in the cup. In his previous life, the Zhiyan wine brewed by Duan Qingming himself was very famous, but he and he were always at loggerheads, and he was always on guard in front of him, so naturally he had no chance to taste it. Unexpectedly, in this life...
The fragrant and colorful wine is not as strong as you might imagine when you drink it. It has a mellow flavor that permeates your heart and lingers for a long time.
This wine doesn't look like him. Gu Pinglin knew that this wine had a strong aftertaste, so he opened his eyes and said, "Good wine."
"It's its honor to receive your praise." Duan Qingming threw the gourd to him.
Gu Pinglin took the gourd without hesitation and was about to say something else when suddenly a scream came from outside the window. A thin young man was kicked to the ground, spitting blood. The two monks walked away with impatience on their faces.
“Master, you promised to accept me…” The young man struggled to crawl over.
"Idiot." The two monks cursed and summoned a spiritual crane to fly away.
Gu Pinglin frowned, and fluttered the young man in front of him. He quickly fed him a heart-protecting pill, then poured two gulps of wine from the gourd into his stomach and swallowed the pill.
The boy looked about thirteen or fourteen years old, and looked very heroic, with raised eyebrows, straight nose, phoenix eyes and thin lips. He was kicked in the heart and almost couldn't breathe. He gradually got better after taking the pill. Because of the alcohol, his face was a little flushed.
"What's your name?" Gu Pinglin let him go.
The boy gradually came to his senses and quickly knelt down: "My name is Lian Feiyu, thank you Daxiu for saving me."
"Lian Feiyu?" Gu Pinglin's face changed when he heard the name, and a chill appeared in his eyes. "Lian Feiyu from Hanzhou?"
"That's right." Lian Feiyu looked at him cautiously.
The time agreed with Li Moqing was approaching, and Gu Pinglin said calmly: "I have something to do right now. If you want to learn Taoism, go to the Baijia Inn at the right corner of the street and wait for me."
After many days of traveling around seeking the truth and enduring so much humiliation, he unexpectedly got what he wanted. Lian Feiyu was so happy that he kowtowed repeatedly, "Thank you, Daxiu! Thank you, Daxiu!"
Gu Pinglin said: "Go to the inn immediately and don't walk around."
Lian Feiyu answered obediently, then got up and was about to leave.
"Wait a minute," Duan Qingming suddenly said, "This little boy is very well behaved, it's okay to let him stay and wait."
"Duan Qingming!" Gu Pinglin was furious when he saw Li Moqing's figure appearing at the intersection.