Fairy, please have some self-respect. I am not the reincarnation of your deceased husband.

"Master, please come in."

Despite being pounced on by Xiao Xueyan, Chen Lianshu did not lose his composure.

With only a slight surprise, he stepped aside and invited his master into the courtyard.

"it is good."

Pei Wanyun smiled gently and stepped into the courtyard.

After spending nearly a week together, she had become quite familiar with this "apprentice".

In a daze, he was reminded of the days when the two of them were still "master and disciple".

She sat down very naturally, but the spot she sat in happened to be the one where Mu Qianxue often sat.

She sat even more calmly and at ease than Mu Qianxue.

"..."

Chen Lianshu witnessed this scene and, though she didn't say anything, couldn't help but feel a bit curious.

I wonder what's so special about this location?

Why do both Master and Senior Sister favor this?

"Heh~"

Pei Wanyun's gaze softened as she looked at the little spirit beast that was affectionately nuzzling her husband.

She was not surprised by this.

After all, her husband had already told her that he had been to Jade Spirit Peak on a mission and had met Little Snow Flame.

Now it seems, just as I remember, that the little guy really does like the other person.

"Master, why did you bring it here?"

But Chen Lianshu had a headache.

This little thing is cute, but it's also way too noisy.

"Besides this, I also wanted to bring your senior sister with me to pick you up, as a surprise for her."

"But who knew that the girl had disappeared since yesterday afternoon."

"It seems we'll have to wait until she gets back to give her this surprise."

Pei Wanyun's tone carried a hint of regret.

She did not delve into Mu Qianxue's temporary departure.

After all, the lessons left are indeed a bit too heavy, so it wouldn't hurt to let the disciple relax a little.

She had initially thought the girl had run off to her husband's place, but it seemed she wasn't there.

This left her somewhat puzzled.

Little did they know that in that brief moment of one step ahead and the other behind, the master and disciple just happened to pass each other by.

"Master, didn't you see Senior Sister when you arrived?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Lianshu felt puzzled.

The two left and arrived at such close times that they were bound to meet.

Can…

"Um?"

Pei Wanyun's eyes flickered slightly.

Judging from her husband's words, Mu Qianxue seemed to have been here just now?

Could it be that the girl knew I was coming and deliberately avoided me?

"From what you're saying, your senior sister just left recently?"

"Yes, my senior sister visited yesterday."

"They said the lessons their master assigned were too heavy, so they came here to take a break and escape temporarily."

Chen Lianshu did not mention the drinking incident, partly because it was inconvenient to discuss in detail, and partly because he felt it was unnecessary.

"Never mind..."

Pei Wanyun did not investigate further.

After all, once she brought her husband up the mountain, the two of them would inevitably have contact.

As long as Mu Yatou doesn't develop any other feelings for her husband, that's fine.

Anyway, her eldest apprentice has always been slow to understand matters of the heart.

With a little guidance, the two will not go back to their old ways of competing in love.

"Is everything packed?"

Pei Wanyun glanced around the courtyard and, seeing that it was almost finished, asked gently.

"Reporting to Master, it's all packed up."

Chen Lianshu pressed down the still fluttering Little Snow Flame as he responded:

"My disciple has not much luggage, just a few potted plants, a few books, and some personal belongings."

"Um."

Pei Wanyun nodded slightly.

Seeing that his disciple was struggling to cope with Xiao Xueyan's antics, he gently offered a word of advice:

"It's making such a fuss because it wants you to pat its head."

Chen Lianshu gently rubbed the little guy's head as instructed.

Sure enough, Little Snow Flame immediately started purring and became much more well-behaved.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, Pei Wanyun paid no further attention to the person and the beast, and silently turned and went into the house.

The interior remained simple.

The bookshelves were empty, and the potted plants on the windowsill had been moved away. Apart from a few personal belongings, there was still a table, a chair, and a couch.

Nothing else changed; clearly, this was all the possessions of his own disciple.

She walked slowly to the bedside, her gaze lingering there for a moment as if she were pondering something, before retreating back into the courtyard.

"Is there anything else you need to take?"

"Reporting to Master, it's gone."

"Alright, let's get going then."

Immediately, Chen Lianshu was about to fly away on his sword, but was gently stopped by the gentle voice beside him:

"Flying on a sword is too slow."

"Come."

After saying that, Pei Wanyun naturally extended her hand.

"?"

Before Chen Lianshu could understand, Xiao Xueyan in his arms had already jumped down first.

The little guy circled around his feet twice, nuzzled his trouser leg affectionately, and then lightly jumped down onto Pei Wanyun's shoulder.

Then he tilted his head back and called out softly, as if urging someone on.

"Heh~"

Seeing this, Pei Wanyun smiled gently and took her disciple's hand.

She did not fly on a sword; with a gentle flick of her sleeve, a soft spiritual force lifted Chen Lianshu up.

"I will take you back."

After saying that, the two transformed into a lotus-colored stream of light and flew lightly towards the Jade Spirit Peak of the inner sect.

This experience was quite novel for Chen Lianshu.

The wind whistled past my ears, and the scenery below rushed past.

It must be admitted that it is indeed much faster than flying on a sword.

I wonder what level of cultivation is required to handle something so effortlessly?

"Disciple, the inner sect is not as relaxed as the outer sect. After entering the inner sect—"

"If someone seeks you, remember that you should first become their teacher..."

Bored on the journey, Pei Wanyun softly reminded everyone of the various rules and regulations of the inner sect.

Before long, the familiar emerald green of Jade Spirit Peak came into view.

Unlike before, when they had to climb up the mountain from the foot, this time Pei Wanyun led her disciple directly down to the summit.

The fragrance of bamboo was refreshing and invigorating, and Chen Lianshu felt relaxed and at ease.

The spiritual energy in the inner sect is far more abundant than that in the outer sect. If he cultivates here, he will probably be able to break through again in no time.

However, after landing at the summit, Pei Wanyun did not take her disciple to the main hall, but instead went to a place she was quite familiar with.

"Yunxin Palace?"

Chen Lianshu stared in surprise at the elegant plaque under the eaves, puzzled.

"Master, what's wrong?"

"well--"

Pei Wanyun sighed softly, her tone gentle and feigning regret:

"Unlike other spiritual peaks within the inner sect, Jade Spirit Peak has no other separate courtyards."

"Although the scenery in the peak is quite nice, there are few vacant houses."

"So you'll stay here for now."

And seemingly afraid of startling her husband, she quickly added softly:

"Naturally, we'll stay in the side hall."

Yes, this is the place that Mu Qianxue should have lived in.

……

The night is getting darker.

After returning to the peak, Mu Qianxue originally intended to apologize to her master first.

But they found no trace of their master inside the peak.

Furthermore, since the hangover was a perfect match, she went back to her lodgings to rest first, intending to apologize after she had recovered somewhat.

Now that I've rested enough, it's time to go and apologize.

"Knock knock".

Upon arriving at Yunxin Palace, Mu Qianxue gently knocked on the palace door.

"Master, it is your disciple."

There was no immediate response from inside the hall. After a moment, the gentle voice finally came:

"Qianxue? Come in."

"yes…"

"Your disciple has come specifically to request—"

As she pushed open the door to enter the hall, Mu Qianxue's words of apology were abruptly cut off before she could finish.

Those icy blue pupils suddenly contracted in extreme shock, as if they had seen something unbelievable.

"?!"

The soft lighting inside the hall accentuated the refined and handsome figure.

Chen Lianshu sat behind his desk.

Her master, Pei Wanyun, was standing beside him, one hand gently resting on the back of his hand, leaning down to whisper intimately.

It seems like they are teaching something "hands-on"?

What is my husband doing here?!

The intense shock left Mu Qianxue's mind blank.

Could it be... that I'm still not sober?