novelraw Chapter 1053 - 577: Mother and Daughter (Double-Length) (Part 2)
Chapter 1053 - 577: Mother and Daughter (Double-Length) (Part 2)
"Alright, I... understand." Li Zhibai had nothing more to say.
Was it a coincidence?
Because Zhu Tongjun is the ’disciple,’ the robes of the Sect Leader are often embroidered by Muyu Peak, featuring Muyu Peak’s embroidery patterns, which is quite normal. In fact, not only the embroidery, even the Beauty Fruits that the Sect Leader occasionally eats are given by Tong Jun.
"You... really hit the mark by accident." Li Zhibai sighed and then asked, "Back then, did you see her face?"
"I saw it." Xu Chang’an nodded.
Li Zhibai: "..."
This matter, the Sect Leader is probably still unaware.
Her Restriction failed on Chang’an.
Why?
Those eyes?
Looking at Xu Chang’an’s clear eyes, Li Zhibai sighed inwardly.
Unexpectedly, she has already gotten used to it. After all... he can even ignore the Barrier. Is it surprising that he has the ability to disregard differences in cultivation levels and break illusions?
It’s likely that Chang’an is the first man in the world to see the Sect Leader’s visage... Fortunately, given the Sect Leader’s temperament, she won’t hold a grudge against him for such a thing.
After all, Li Zhibai has now confirmed that the ’Senior Hongyi’ mentioned by Xu Chang’an at the time was Shi Qingjun, affected by the Celestial Tribulation.
In that case, the Sect Leader, in front of Chang’an, even fell into the mud and, according to Chang’an, rolled around in it.
It’s unimaginable.
She couldn’t imagine that the god-like lady could also have such a disheveled moment.
"Luckily, she woke up early; otherwise, you would’ve probably taken her back to the Steward Hall." Li Zhibai held her forehead.
Can’t imagine.
If Chang’an had really carried the unconscious Sect Leader around openly at the time, who knows what would have happened...
"So, you know she’s just outside now." Li Zhibai asked.
"I saw her; she’s playing cards with the girls." Xu Chang’an nodded, "Sir, do I really not need to thank her?"
"No need." Li Zhibai stared at Xu Chang’an, "Is that all you wanted to tell me?"
"Sir." Xu Chang’an’s eyes twitched, his tone becoming more serious, "If I asked you about her identity, would you tell me?"
"No." Li Zhibai shook her head.
Once Xu Chang’an understands the weight of her title as his teacher, he will naturally be able to guess the Sect Leader’s true identity, but this must not be spoken by her.
Furthermore.
Given this boy’s cleverness, he might have already guessed something when Tong Jun laughed earlier, but Li Zhibai, observing Xu Chang’an’s calm demeanor, wasn’t too sure.
Even she holds Shi Qingjun in such high regard, would Chang’an remain so calm?
"In any case, regardless of her identity, you mustn’t approach her, understand?" Li Zhibai spoke, her tone pausing, "I’ll take care of the thanking part."
"That’s certainly good." Xu Chang’an seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"And also, the matter of receiving the Jade Pendant at Flower Moon Building, from now on... forget all about it, don’t tell anyone." Li Zhibai’s gaze was intensely severe.
The issue of the Sect Leader visiting the brothel must not be leaked at all.
"Don’t tell anyone... including Senior Zhu?" Xu Chang’an now realized why Li Zhibai suddenly interrupted him. It turns out Zhu Pingniang didn’t know that person was watching the show downstairs.
"Including Tong Jun." Li Zhibai nodded, adding, "Also including Ms. Yun."
"Got it." Xu Chang’an nodded.
Is this hiding from Yun Qian?
No.
Because Miss Yun wouldn’t care about such things at all.
"However." Xu Chang’an glanced across the stage, then thoughtfully asked, "I see that Senior seems quite close to the girls at Flower Moon Building. Would she mind people knowing about her visit?"
"She certainly doesn’t mind." Li Zhibai gently shook her head, "But... I mind."
She doesn’t want Shi Qingjun’s reputation to be tainted even slightly, just because she admires her.
"I understand." Xu Chang’an nodded.
So that’s how it is, he understood.
It’s really easy to comprehend; just replace Shi Qingjun with Li Zhibai and then put himself in Li Zhibai’s perspective.
It’s just like how Li Zhibai finds nothing wrong with her residing in Flower Moon Building, yet she worries and dislikes it.
"Sir, you actually have someone you care about too." Xu Chang’an was utterly amazed.
"You kid, do I appear as a stone to you?" Li Zhibai squinted her eyes.
Is it so strange that she has her own affinities?
"Not strange, not strange..." Xu Chang’an chuckled awkwardly, but then his smile gradually faded away, carrying with it a few indescribable emotions, "The world really is odd."
No matter who, does everyone enjoy visiting the brothel?
He indeed couldn’t be sure that the person was definitely the Immortal God of Chaoyun Sect, but knowing Li Zhibai’s high status, even if not the Sect Leader, she must be someone of significant seniority.
"So?" Li Zhibai looked at Xu Chang’an, "How do you view her?"
"Ignore it, as you instructed." Xu Chang’an’s tone was calm.
No matter what identity Shi Qingjun holds, it doesn’t matter because she cannot help nor affect Miss Yun for the time being.
Regarding cultivation, Yun Qian has Li Zhibai and Zhu Pingniang’s assistance, which is already enough.
Therefore, other women’s cultivation levels have no difference in his eyes because they cannot surpass the peace and security that Li Zhibai and Zhu Pingniang provide.
He can only let Yun Qian interact with those who bring him peace of mind.
Li Zhibai deeply looked at Xu Chang’an for a while.
Sometimes, once one understands Xu Chang’an and Yun Qian, what they think about... becomes very clear, anyone can guess it.
This is indeed a good thing.
"Chang’an, occasionally you can rely on Tong Jun." Li Zhibai rarely helped Zhu Pingniang say a good word: "She... truly regards you as family."
At least, Li Zhibai can’t balance Xu Chang’an on one side of the scales and put everything else on the other.
But Zhu Pingniang can.
Xu Chang’an was stunned looking at Li Zhibai, then his lips curled slightly.
As expected, he guessed right; eating this pair of girls was indeed fine, just like Zhu Pingniang likes Li Zhibai, his teacher obviously cares very much for her too.
"Tong Jun is a bit crazy, but her affection for you is genuine." Li Zhibai warned, "At times, don’t make her uneasy."
"Sir, when have I ever made Zhu Pingniang uneasy?" Xu Chang’an truly did not understand this time.
"You have, right? Aren’t the girls in Flower Moon Building concerned about avoiding suspicion or something? Just don’t deliberately distance yourself." Actually, Li Zhibai wasn’t sure either, but Zhu Pingniang occasionally looked at Xu Chang’an in a peculiar way; it was hard to say if it was guilt or something else...
Isn’t that unease?
"If you say there is, then there must be." Xu Chang’an remained puzzled.
He never distanced himself from Zhu Pingniang, even unbothered by being alone in a small pavilion, why would Senior think he was distancing from her?
At this moment, neither of them thought that Zhu Pingniang’s guilt was purely because she was a bad woman who could be moved by youngsters.
"Nothing else needs to be said." Li Zhibai reminded once more, "Don’t let slip any clue about the owner of the Jade Pendant in front of Tong Jun."
"Chang’an understands." Xu Chang’an blinked increasingly quickly.
One thing, he wondered if his teacher noticed.
And that is, her words... have clearly increased.
Moreover, talking with her has become much more relaxed, often not requiring much logic. Such a leisurely and lively conversation was something he never dared to imagine.
The stern and solemn image of his teacher is gradually fading, replaced by someone who seems to have endless things to say... even a bit nagging.
Nagging in a positive sense.
As if she became a mother.
He thinks it’s a good thing, so there’s nothing to worry about.
"Go back now." Li Zhibai waved her hand, dispelling the Barrier, then she was stunned.
At the edge of the Barrier, Yun Qian stood alone, watching them emerge from the Barrier with a calm expression.
"Miss?" Xu Chang’an was also stunned and went to her side, holding her hand, "Why did you come out."
"Following you." Yun Qian replied truthfully, without much thought.
Xu Chang’an didn’t tell her not to follow him, so when her husband is present, she just needs to stay behind him, and she goes where he goes.
Does this require logic?