The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Qingfeng and Mingyue looked at each other and nodded slightly.

Taoist Mingyue smiled and said, "That's good. You two are guests from afar. If you have any difficulties, you must let me know."

Luo Xiaoyu agreed, but secretly thought to herself that if she let them go today, she hoped that they would really change their ways in the future.

Xiaohong breathed a sigh of relief and cast a grateful look at Luo Xiaoyu.

Taoist Master Mingyue's eyes were gentle but showed a keen insight. He looked at Luo Xiaoyu and Xiaohong and asked softly, "Do those disciples bully you two on weekdays?"

Luo Xiaoyu froze for a moment, then immediately smiled and quickly replied, "No, they are very nice to us."

Xiaohong on the side also nodded like a chick pecking at rice, but her slightly trembling little hands revealed her inner nervousness.

Taoist Qingfeng frowned slightly, as if he had noticed something, but did not speak.

Taoist Mingyue smiled gently, and that smile seemed to contain endless profound meaning. He slowly said, "I believe there will be one. Don't worry. If you really have any grievances, just tell us."

Luo Xiaoyu immediately lowered her head, bit her lips, and didn't know how to respond for a moment, so she stopped talking.

Seeing this, Xiaohong quietly tugged at Luo Xiaoyu's sleeve and looked at him with timid eyes, as if silently persuading him not to say anything more.

The house fell into a brief silence for a moment, with only the occasional whistling sound of the mountain wind coming from outside the window, as if urging Luo Xiaoyu to make a decision. This scene made the atmosphere even more subtle.

Afterwards, Taoist priests Qingfeng and Mingyue looked at each other.

There was a hint of concern in Qingfeng's tone.

"Has the Prime Minister not returned yet?"

When Luo Xiaoyu and Xiaohong heard this, they both shook their heads.

Qing Feng frowned slightly, stroked his beard, and sighed softly: "I hope everything goes well for the Prime Minister."

After saying that, the two Taoist priests asked Luo Xiaoyu and Xiaohong to go back to their room to rest.

As soon as the two left, Qingfeng whispered a few words to the disciple beside him, and in a moment, Guanglingzi hurried over.

After he entered the room, he first bowed respectfully to the two teachers, but he was secretly uneasy in his heart, and couldn't guess why he was called here.

Mingyue glanced at him with a calm expression and asked softly, "Tell me the truth about what happened in the temple recently. Are Xiaoyu and Xiaohong getting used to it here?"

Guangling Zi's heart suddenly tightened, and after hesitating for a moment, he replied with a stiff upper lip: "Reporting to the Master, they have generally adapted, but..." He swallowed the words back, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

Qing Feng looked at him with a sharp gaze and said, "Just what? Don't hide it."

Guanglingzi knelt down with a plop and kowtowed: "I am guilty. I asked Xiaoyu and Xiaohong to do more work because the temple was short of manpower. After mediation, I have apologized to them."

The two Taoist priests were silent for a moment after hearing this. Qingfeng shook his head slightly and said, "In the future, you must not be so biased when doing things. Don't let outsiders look down on our Kunlun Taoist Temple."

Guanglingzi nodded repeatedly and retreated, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

At this moment, the mountain breeze outside the window is still blowing, but things inside the temple seem to have changed quietly, waiting for the subsequent wind and clouds to gather again.

Guanglingzi returned to his room feeling aggrieved and slammed the door, scaring the Taoists.

He sat down on the stool and said with a dark face, "I am so unlucky today. I was severely scolded by my two masters."

The Taoists looked at each other in bewilderment, and an impatient one asked first, "What's going on, Brother?"

Guanglingzi gnashed his teeth and said, "It's all because of Luo Xiaoyu. She agreed on the surface, but secretly complained to us, causing us to lose face in front of our master!"

"What? This kid is so unkind!"

"That's right, he didn't keep his word. We apologized to him in vain." The Taoists were immediately furious and started to criticize him one after another. The room was full of resentment.

An older Taoist frowned, shook his head and sighed, "That's great. Master must have a prejudice in his heart. I'm afraid our lives will be difficult from now on."

Guanglingzi waved his hands irritably.

"Alright, alright, stop yelling and think about what to do first."

Everyone looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.

At this moment, the night outside the window was deep, as if it was also shrouded by the haze in the room. On Kunlun Mountain, a new undercurrent was quietly surging, and it was unknown when it would stir up waves again. In the dark and humid cave, time seemed to become particularly slow, and a day and a night passed quietly. On the other side, Xi Yu lay quietly on the ground, frowning from time to time, as if he was fighting against the discomfort in his body.

Finally, after a slight cough, Xi Yu slowly opened his eyes. At first, his eyes were still a little confused and chaotic. After a long while, they gradually came into focus.

He just felt his whole body was limp, he couldn't exert any strength at all, and his head was dizzy, as if it was filled with cotton.

Xi Yu moved his eyes with difficulty, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar cave environment around him. His fuzzy memories slowly came back to him, and he remembered that he had suddenly fallen ill before, and he had no idea what happened afterwards.

He opened his mouth and wanted to speak, but only a hoarse and weak voice came out: "Water..."

Old Cai, who was dozing off nearby, woke up with a start when he heard the noise. Seeing Xi Yu awake, he was delighted at first, then immediately changed his expression to a slightly serious one. He came forward and said unhappily, "Oh, you're finally awake, you've been making us suffer."

Having said that, he quickly picked up the broken bowl of water beside him and carefully fed Xi Yu a few sips.

Xi Yu drank some water and felt his throat feel better. He panted softly and asked weakly, "How long have I slept?"

Old Cai snorted, "It's been a whole day and night. If you don't wake up, I'm going to think you're not going to make it."

Xi Yu frowned slightly, knowing in his heart that this illness was indeed dangerous. However, at this moment, he was more concerned about when his body would recover. After all, there were still many things waiting for him to do. In the cave, the candlelight flickered, and the light and shadow swayed on the cave wall.

Xi Yu leaned against the stone wall. After hearing what Lao Cai said, he sneered, and that smile was full of self-mockery and sarcasm: "Wouldn't you be happy if I died? You wouldn't have to be on guard all day."

When Old Cai heard this, his face instantly turned red, his eyes widened with anger, and he jumped up and yelled, "How can you not know what is good for you, kid! We worked so hard to save you, and now you are being blamed."

Cai Wenshuang hurriedly stood up, holding her impulsive father with one hand, and gently placed her other hand on Xiyu's pulse. She frowned slightly and said softly: "Don't say that. Although we have doubts about your identity, it is a matter of life and death. As a doctor, how can we stand idly by?" Her voice was soft but firm, and she looked straight into Xiyu's eyes.

In the cave, the bonfire was crackling and a warm atmosphere filled the air.

Old Cai took a puff from his pipe, glanced at Xi Yu who was drinking porridge to recover from his injuries, and suddenly cleared his throat and said, "Boy, I think you are quite smart. Why don't you stay and be my son-in-law!"

As soon as these words came out, Cai Wenshuang's hand, which was holding the herbs to change the medicine for Xiyu, trembled violently, and her cheeks turned red instantly. She stamped her feet and said angrily, "Dad, what are you talking about!" There was a girl's shyness in her voice, and her eyes looked around in panic, but she didn't dare to look at Xiyu.

Xi Yu was concentrating on the bowl of porridge in his hand, but when he heard this, his hand suddenly stopped and the spoon fell into the bowl with a "clang". He was stunned on the spot, obviously not expecting Lao Cai to do this.

For a moment, his mind went blank, and he felt a warm current rushing from his ears to his forehead.

Old Cai seemed not to notice the two's embarrassment. He just laughed to himself and continued to puff on his pipe, with a sly look in his eyes: "Let me tell you, my Wen Shuang is a good girl that is hard to find even with a lantern. If you marry into her family, you will definitely not suffer any loss."

Cai Wenshuang was so embarrassed that she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into. She covered her face and turned to run to a corner of the cave.

Xi Yu came back to his senses at this time. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but his throat felt dry and he couldn't say anything.

After a while, Xi Yu put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, slowly stood up, looked directly into Lao Cai's eyes, his tone cold and a little stubborn.

"Uncle Cai, since you think my identity is suspicious, you could just send me to the authorities to dispel your doubts, but why did you make me your son-in-law for no apparent reason?"

Old Cai was choked by these words. He tapped his pipe and a trace of displeasure flashed across his face.

"Hmph, don't be ungrateful, kid. I'm just pitying you and showing you a way out." Cai Wenshuang also turned around with a red face and said anxiously, "Dad, please don't make things worse. I'm still sick, why are you saying these things?"

She felt shy and somewhat resentful of her father's rudeness. She glanced at Xi Yu secretly and saw his stern expression, which made her feel a little disappointed.

Old Cai was furious, veins popped out on his forehead, and his eyes looked like they were about to spit fire. He shouted at Xi Yu: "What's wrong with my Wen Shuang? Tell me clearly!" The sound of his voice was so loud that the air around them seemed to freeze.

Tears welled up in Cai Wenshuang's eyes. Her face was pale, and she looked flustered and a little ashamed.

She came over and grabbed Daddy's clothes tightly, and said in a crying voice: "Daddy, please don't say it."

After saying that, she used all her strength to pull her father outside, her steps staggering and her hair becoming messy in panic.

Cai Wenshuang let go of his father, raised his hand to wipe away his tears, and complained in a crying voice.

"Dad, what are you doing? It's so embarrassing in front of others."

Old Cai was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, pointed his finger at Cai Wenshuang fiercely, and shouted at the top of his voice: "You silly girl, you are still thinking about the unattainable prime minister! Don't you look at yourself? I am just an ordinary mountain family. What status does the prime minister have? You want to marry him, it's like a toad wanting to eat swan meat, it's wishful thinking!"

Cai Wenshuang bit her lower lip tightly, tears welling up in her eyes, and raised her head stubbornly.

"Dad, I know the reality. But you can't force a couple to marry you. I don't have any feelings for this guy at all."

Xi Yu sat on the bed, his mouth curled up in a slightly sarcastic arc, thinking to himself: "This old man is really ridiculous. He is so determined to make me marry his daughter without even thinking about it."

Thinking of this, he shook his head helplessly, with a hint of fatigue and self-mockery in his eyes.

An hour later, Cai Wenshuang gently pushed the door open and walked in. He looked tired, and his eyes were still red and swollen from crying.

She walked up to Xi Yu and whispered, "I just got my father drunk. You should leave right now."

Xi Yu was slightly stunned, then asked with a wry smile.

"Girl, aren't you afraid that I'm really a thief? Why are you letting me go so easily?"

Cai Wenshuang turned his head away, avoiding his gaze, with a bit of helplessness and anxiety.

"If I keep you any longer, my father will force me to marry you again, and I really don't want to. You should leave quickly. The herbs in this mountain are precious, so don't try to do anything about it. Besides, it's freezing cold, so go out and find a warm place to stay."

The candlelight flickered, illuminating the tense faces of the two people.

Xi Yu frowned, his eyes showing stubbornness, and spoke resolutely.

"I have to find the herbs. This is a big deal."

When Cai Wenshuang heard this, his cheeks instantly turned red, his eyes were full of anger, and his chest heaved violently.

"How could you be so stubborn! My father was so determined to bring us together that it became so embarrassing. I finally persuaded him to let you go at the risk of his life, but you didn't appreciate it. It's so icy and snowy here, and the mountains are so dangerous. If you go out to look for herbs, I'm afraid you won't even be able to save your life!"

"Girl, I remember your kindness, but I have a reason to find this herb, so I can't leave. Even if the road ahead is difficult and dangerous, I don't care."

"Well, since you insist on doing what you want, I won't care anymore. Just wish you the best!"

On Kunlun Mountain, the cold wind was blowing so hard that the doors and windows rustled.

Guanglingzi hurried all the way to Luo Xiaoyu's door, raised his hand and knocked hard on the door. The sound was particularly abrupt in the silent mountain.

Luo Xiaoyu opened the door sleepily and saw Guanglingzi's angry look. She asked in confusion, "What happened? Why are you so angry?"

Guang Lingzi suddenly stepped into the room, his eyes wide open, and his fingers almost poked Luo Xiaoyu's nose.

"You are such a despicable guest! You clearly promised not to tell the master, so why did you tell him anyway? Now the master has scolded me severely, and you dare to say it has nothing to do with you?"

"I really didn't say anything! Did you make a mistake?"

"Mistaken? How could I be wrong? Do you know that this incident has made me lose face in front of my master? How can I practice in the future?" After saying this, his eyes were full of grievance and resentment. He glared at Luo Xiaoyu fiercely, as if he wanted to see through him.

"I would never do such a thing. There must be a misunderstanding. Let's talk to the two Taoist priests and clarify."

Guang Lingzi snorted coldly.

"Looking for Master? That's easy for you to say. Master is angry right now. Wouldn't it be adding fuel to the fire if you go? You'd better find a way to remedy the situation quickly, otherwise, hum!" After leaving such harsh words, Guang Lingzi turned around and left, closing the door with a bang.

Luo Xiaoyu was so angry that her face turned red and her chest heaved violently. Without saying a word, she turned around and ran straight to Qingfeng's room.

Inside the house, Qingfeng was facing the compass, his fingers gently stroking the patterns, as if searching for some secret.

Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, he looked up and saw it was Luo Xiaoyu. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he spoke gently.

"Donor, what are you doing in such a hurry?"

Luo Xiaoyu slammed the door shut, took a few steps to Qingfeng, and said viciously, "We can't stay in Kunlun Mountain any longer. We'll leave tomorrow! If the Prime Minister comes and can't find anyone, there's nothing we can do. I'll go back first."

Qingfeng frowned slightly, put down the compass and stood up.

"Donor, don't worry, don't worry. Why are you leaving so suddenly? What happened?"

Luo Xiaoyu gnashed her teeth and said, "It's Guang Lingzi! He just rushed into my room and accused me of informing on Master without any reason, causing him to be reprimanded. When did I, Luo Xiaoyu, do such a dirty thing? He wronged me so much, how can I stay here?"

Qingfeng looked thoughtful and sighed softly.

"Don't be angry, there must be a misunderstanding..."

"Humph, since he has wronged me, I really have to tell on him now. During the time when the two Taoist priests were in seclusion, did Guanglingzi really not know anything about what those Taoist priests did? They bullied us a lot on weekdays and forced us to work more. I promised not to tell anyone, but what happened? He got a little scolded and blamed it on me without any reason, insisting that it was me who said it."

Qingfeng looked worried and quickly advised: "Master Luo, don't be impulsive. Don't say anything when you are angry. Calm down first and go back to your room to rest. I will handle this matter. Don't worry, I will give you justice."

Luo Xiaoyu said angrily: "Okay, then you go and tell him. I want to see how he admits his mistake. If he still perfunctorily handles the matter, I will never let it go!"

After saying that, he turned and walked away quickly.

On the other side, Xi Yu had packed up and was about to leave the cave. Just as he reached the cave entrance, Lao Cai appeared quickly like a ghost and blocked his way steadily.

Cai Wenshuang was shocked, his eyes widened, his face full of disbelief, and blurted out: "Dad, aren't you drunk?"

Old Cai sneered, his eyes revealing a shrewd look that saw through everything, and snorted, "Humph, drunk? That was just pretending. Can you hide your little tricks from me, your father? I knew you would be soft-hearted and want to let this kid go secretly. I can't watch you ruin the good marriage you have got."

Cai Wenshuang's face turned red, and he felt embarrassed and anxious.

"Dad, why are you doing this? I've already told him and I don't have that kind of feelings, why do you have to force it?"

Old Cai frowned and looked at Xi Yu with a scrutinizing look in his eyes.

"Boy, why are you so determined to leave when my daughter is not worthy of you? I'm telling you this. If you don't make it clear to me today, don't even think about leaving this cave!"

Xi Yu frowned slightly, looked at Lao Cai helplessly, and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Uncle, you should also understand that marriage cannot be forced. It is really inappropriate for you to insist on matchmaking. You are pretending to be drunk and trying to stop us, which is too interesting. I have my own things to do now, and I hope you can show mercy and send me away quickly, otherwise it will delay my business, which will be bad."

When Old Cai heard this, his face immediately turned red, and his beard started to tremble with anger. He pointed at Xi Yu and said loudly: "Humph, you kid, you really don't know what's good for you! My daughter is such a good girl, and you still want to leave. How can I let you go so easily!" (End of this chapter)