Huang Rong from The Return of the Condor Heroes: Guo'er, calm down.

Hearing Xiaolongnu's caring words, Yin Zhiping felt his bones melt.

He now longs to hold Little Dragon Girl's hand and pour out his heart.

But he always kept Yang Guo's sixteen-character mantra in his heart.

"Less talk, more bragging!"

So he remained silent.

Seeing that the Taoist priest remained silent, Xiaolongnu realized that she still hadn't been able to persuade him.

He could only continue, "Furthermore... the ancient tomb is located next to the Quanzhen Sect, and I've gotten used to it over the years."

In Xiaolongnu's words, it means: After living with the same neighbors for so many years, it's quite hard to adjust to suddenly having new neighbors or no one at all.

But in Yin Zhiping's ears, these words were automatically translated as: Over the years, I have gotten used to you being by my side protecting me.

Yin Zhiping's eyes welled up with tears.

It turned out to be the case.

It turns out that she knew about every time he lingered and looked around at the entrance of the ancient tomb over the years.

She's just cold-hearted and not good at expressing herself, but deep down she's already used to my presence.

This subtle expression of affection is more intoxicating than strong liquor.

Yin Zhiping took a deep breath, turned around, and looked directly at Xiaolongnu.

This time, he no longer dodged. The pretentious air of a "wise man" in his eyes faded, leaving only deep... affection.

"I'm used to it... I'm used to it. Hehehe..."

Yin Zhiping muttered to himself, "Since the young lady is used to it, wouldn't it be too heartless of me to leave now?"

Little Dragon Girl breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems this Taoist priest is willing to listen to advice.

As long as he doesn't leave, Yang Guo doesn't need to leave.

"That makes sense." Little Dragon Girl nodded. "It's better for everyone if they stay."

"It's good for everyone..." Yin Zhiping chewed on these words, feeling a sweet taste in his mouth.

This is a two-way journey!

She even implied that it would be good for everyone if we stayed together.

Yin Zhiping was so excited that his hands were trembling. He took a step forward, wanting to say something like a vow of eternal love.

"Then...then in the future..." Yin Zhiping stammered, "will I still be able to come to this back mountain often?"

This is testing the limits.

Little Dragon Girl thought about it.

This back mountain is a forbidden area, and no one comes here on ordinary days.

Since Yang Guo had become his disciple, there had to be a place for the master and disciple to pass on their martial arts skills.

If he's not even allowed to come to the back mountain, how can he teach Yang Guo?

If he doesn't teach Yang Guo, how can Yang Guo stay in the Ancient Tomb?

"Sure," Little Dragon Girl agreed readily. "This back mountain is quiet. If you find the Quanzhen Sect boring, you are welcome to come here."

Yin Zhiping felt like he was suffocating.

This is like giving someone a "pass"!

I used to come here secretly, afraid of being discovered.

Later, Yang Guo only came occasionally under the guise of visiting Yang Guo.

Now that the mistress has given her approval, it's a perfectly legitimate... rendezvous?

"Miss Long..." Yin Zhiping's voice was trembling, "I... understand your feelings."

Little Dragon Girl was somewhat puzzled.

His feelings? He understood?

Did he know that he didn't want Yang Guo to leave?

But I never mentioned Yang Guo, so how would he know?

However, judging from the Taoist priest's moved expression, he must have taken his words to heart.

"Good that you understand." Little Dragon Girl didn't want to waste any more words. The matter was settled, and she still had to go back and listen to what the monkey had to say next. "Since it's decided, there's no going back."

"I will never go back on my word!" Yin Zhiping swore to the heavens, "Even if the sea dries up and the rocks crumble, I will never leave this Zhongnan Mountain!"

Little Dragon Girl nodded: "That would be best."

After saying that, she didn't linger any longer and turned to leave.

They left so decisively and cleanly, without any hesitation or lingering.

Yin Zhiping stood there, watching the white figure disappear into the depths of the flower forest. He felt as if his bones had been removed, and he leaned limply against a tree.

But his mouth stretched wider and wider until it burst into loud, uncontrollable laughter.

Yang Guo emerged from the bushes, spat out the foxtail grass from his mouth, and looked at Yin Zhiping with disgust.

"Master, clean up the smell." Yang Guo patted the dirt off his clothes. "Your drool is practically dripping down to your feet."

Yin Zhiping grabbed Yang Guo's shoulder with astonishing strength.

"Guo'er! Did you hear that! Did you hear that!"

Yin Zhiping shook Yang Guo violently, "She said she's used to it! She said I should stay! She even told me to come to the back mountain to see her often! This...this...this..."

"I heard you, I heard you." Yang Guo was dizzy from being shaken. "Master, please be gentle, my bones can't take this."

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!" Yin Zhiping released his grip and spun around in place. "Guo'er, your sixteen-character mantra is simply an unparalleled divine skill! It's a hundred times more powerful than the Golden Goose Skill or the Quanzhen Swordplay! Before, I tried my best to please her, but she ignored me completely. Today, I just gave her a little cold shoulder, and she's suddenly become very clingy!"

Yang Guo rubbed his shoulder, secretly chuckling to himself.

To be honest, Yang Guo wasn't sure either. He was quite surprised that he was able to get Xiaolongnü to come out, but he was even more surprised that Xiaolongnü could say such things to Yin Zhiping.

Could it really be because of him that Xiaolongnu developed feelings for Yin Zhiping?

In any case, Yin Zhiping's mess has at least found a way out.

"Master, this is what you call military strategy." Yang Guo said with an air of superiority, "To attack a city is the lowest form of warfare; to attack a mind is the highest. Now that we've taken this first step, just follow this path from now on, and you're guaranteed to succeed."

Yin Zhiping nodded repeatedly; now he believed Yang Guo even if he said the sun was square.

"Yes, yes, yes, win hearts, win hearts!" Yin Zhiping was bursting with confidence. "Should I bring some gifts tomorrow? Strike while the iron is hot?"

"No!" Yang Guo quickly stopped him.

"Master, too much of a good thing can be bad," Yang Guo said in a low voice. "This is a crucial moment, and you need to maintain this air of mystery. If you start eagerly delivering things again tomorrow, it'll ruin your act! She'll think your previous 'aloofness' was all an act, and then all your efforts will be wasted."

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhiping broke out in a cold sweat: "That makes sense, that makes sense! I almost ruined everything. So... what should I do?"

"Leave her alone," Yang Guo said. "These next few days, stay in the Quanzhen Sect and heal your injuries. Don't come looking for her. Let her ponder and guess. After ten days or half a month, you can occasionally show up, still with that cold, aloof demeanor. Then, hehe..."

Yin Zhiping listened with longing: "She'll definitely be even more anxious then!"

"That's right!" Yang Guo gave a thumbs up.

"Alright! I'll listen to you!" Yin Zhiping patted Yang Guo on the shoulder. "Guo'er, how come I never realized you were such a Casanova? If you really manage to win the heart of this beauty, you'll be the one who does the most work! When I marry into the Ancient Tomb family, I'll definitely save you a bedroom!"

Yang Guo rolled his eyes inwardly.

Come on, I have a place to sleep in this ancient tomb, right next to Sister Long.

"Master, you should take care of yourself first," Yang Guo reminded him. "Zhao Zhijing's pill case isn't over yet. Don't be too conspicuous these next few days. If he catches you doing something wrong, even if Sister Long wants to keep you, there'll be nothing she can do."

When Zhao Zhijing was mentioned, Yin Zhiping's ecstatic joy subsided slightly.

"Hmph, that scoundrel." Yin Zhiping sneered, "Now that I have Miss Long as my anchor, what am I afraid of? At worst, I'll just betray the sect and go to the Ancient Tomb. Anyway, Miss Long has already agreed to let me stay."

Yang Guo was speechless for a moment.

This person is completely beyond saving.