Fairy, please don't do this!

At that moment, a slender, pale hand lifted the window that bore the logo of the Wanhua Chamber of Commerce, revealing a stunningly beautiful face that could instantly silence the surrounding clamor.

Her hair was styled in a high bun, adorned with a simple white jade hairpin. She wore minimal makeup, yet possessed a natural and elegant demeanor, like the bright moon emerging from the clouds, its radiance shining forth naturally.

Yuechu'e's gaze fell on him, and a faint smile appeared on her lips: "How long have you been waiting, Young Master Gu?"

Gu Jinzhao bowed respectfully, his demeanor composed: "Just arrived."

The caravan he was looking for was the Wanhua Chamber of Commerce.

Because Yue'e happened to be returning to Yujing City to handle the affairs of the Wanhua Chamber of Commerce.

Yuechu'e smiled and looked at Lin Qingci beside Gu Jinzhao, slightly puzzled: "Who is this...?"

Gu Jinzhao introduced, "This is my junior sister, Lin Qingci."

He then turned to Lin Qingci and said, "This is the person in charge of the Wanhua Chamber of Commerce. Junior Sister, you may call her Madam E."

Looking at the stunningly beautiful and elegant mature noblewoman before her, Lin Qingci felt a sudden alarm bell ring in her heart, but she did not lose her manners: "Greetings, Madam E."

Yuechu'e nodded slightly, then instructed her servants to lead the two to a carriage at the back...

Chapter 50, My Senior Brother Has Me in His Heart

The Wanhua Chamber of Commerce's caravan slowly departed from the North Post Station of Qingyun City.

Inside the carriage, the space was spacious, with a gold-threaded sandalwood table in the center, where several plates of exquisite pastries and freshly brewed fragrant tea were prepared.

The calico cat had already jumped onto the table, its little paws digging into a red bean paste cake. After taking a bite, it couldn't help but squint its eyes, clearly finding the taste quite good.

Lin Qingci asked softly, "Senior Brother and that Madam E seem to be quite familiar with each other?"

She was naturally aware of the Wanhua Chamber of Commerce.

That was the largest merchant guild spanning the entire Kyushu region.

The person in charge, Yuechu'e, is not only famous for her stunning beauty, but her mysterious origins are also the subject of much speculation.

Some people guessed that she was a princess of the Cangyue royal family who had been separated from her family, while others said that she came from a reclusive family, and still others asserted that she was the vice sect leader of a major sect.

Gu Jinzhao sat down on a soft seat in the Liuyun Brocade Shop and poured a cup of fragrant tea for Lin Qingci and the calico cat: "Let's call each other friends!"

Lin Qingci asked instinctively, "How did you become acquainted with Madam E, Senior Brother?"

As soon as she said it, she realized it was inappropriate and quickly added, "I just felt that Lady E's status was so noble that ordinary people would probably have no chance to meet her. I had no other intention."

That's true.

In terms of heritage and foundation, the Wanhua Chamber of Commerce may not be as good as the Four Immortal Sects.

However, in terms of financial strength, the four sects combined would probably pale in comparison.

Given Yueyue'e's status, she is indeed on par with the leaders of the four sects.

Gu Jinzhao picked up his teacup and took a sip, patiently explaining, "Lady E is afflicted with a rare and potent yang fire poison. I happen to possess the Yang Sword Technique, which can help her exorcise it."

"Of course, I didn't know that at first."

"It was before that I obtained a piece of Celestial Ice Soul in the secret realm within the Moon Shadow Mountains. I took it to the Myriad Flower Pavilion to exchange for cultivation resources, and that's how I unexpectedly learned about it."

"And so, we met by chance."

He never lied from beginning to end.

Because he knew that if he told one lie, he would need to tell countless more to cover it up.

Lin Qingci suddenly realized: "I see."

Just then, the calico cat swallowed the last bite of pastry, raised its little head, and looked at Gu Jinzhao with a nervous expression: "The Celestial Ice Soul is gone?"

"Will we still be able to get ice cream?"

Gu Jinzhao raised his hand and stroked the incredibly fine fur before smiling and saying, "Don't worry, you'll get plenty of good food."

The calico cat still needs to be coaxed, after all, Mu Yiren still needs her to keep things stable.

……

The caravan traveled for a full day.

At dusk, they stopped at a small post station on the official road, intending to spend the night there before continuing their journey the next day.

Due to the limited number of rooms at the post station and the large number of caravan members, Gu Jinzhao and Lin Qingci were arranged to share a room.

Of course, this was a good thing for Lin Qingci, and she was even somewhat grateful that the large number of people in the caravan created an opportunity for her and her senior brother to be alone.

The guest rooms weren't large, but they were clean and tidy.

A screen painted with landscape ink paintings divides the room into two sections: the outer section contains tables, chairs, and tea sets, while the inner section contains a daybed.

At that moment, a graceful and slender figure emerged.

A loose, plain white nightgown, damp with moisture, became semi-transparent, clinging to her waist like a second skin, and rippling with her steps in a cloud-like pattern.

Her budding breasts stretched the fabric of her dress, creating a beautiful silhouette, and her snow-white neck was faintly visible.

Lin Qingci pinned up her long, black hair and secured it with a hairpin, revealing a soft, blushing face.

"I'm done washing, senior brother can go take a shower now."

Thump—thump—

Gu Jinzhao was about to get up to take a bath when he heard a knock on the door.

Lin Qingci quickly grabbed a garment to cover her delicate body and hid in the bedroom.

Squeak!

Gu Jinzhao then opened the door!

What came into view was a tall, beautiful woman with a slightly aloof air.

Gu Jinzhao knew her name was Feng Hua and that she was Yuechu'e's personal maid.

Feng Hua bowed and said, "Young Master Gu, Madam requests your presence!"

Gu Jinzhao thought that he might have been busy with cultivation recently and hadn't gone to Wanhua Pavilion to find her to refine the Nirvana Phoenix Flame, so he took advantage of this trip to ask him for help.

Thinking this, he said to Feng Hua, "I will inform my junior sister."

After saying that, he turned and went into the bedroom.

Gu Jinzhao coughed lightly and said, "Madam E has some matters to attend to and requests my presence."

"Now?" Lin Qingci frowned.

In the dead of night, with a man and a woman alone together, it's hard not to overthink things.

"It seems the fire poison has flared up, and they need my help."

Gu Jinzhao remained calm and said in a show of deference, "If Junior Sister is worried, she can come with me."

Lin Qingci blushed: "What do I have to worry about!"

Clearly, Gu Jinzhao said that because he was afraid she would misunderstand.

Does this thoughtfulness and consideration for her feelings mean that, after spending so much time together, she has already earned a place in her senior brother's heart?

This thought made her heart beat a little faster.

"Your sword bones have just been repaired, and your body is still weak. You need to rest and recuperate properly."

"Get some rest early, don't wait for me."

Gu Jinzhao gently rubbed her head, then turned and left the room.

The door closed, leaving Lin Qingci standing there in a daze, her cheeks burning.

This was the first time her senior brother had ever acted so intimately towards her.

Unbeknownst to her, the moment Gu Jinchao stepped out of the room, he heard the voice of the ghost wife.

"My little husband really knows how to handle women!"

"I just didn't want my junior sister to worry."

"They're afraid she'll go and catch them cheating!"

"..."

In the midst of his bickering with the ghost wife, Gu Jinzhao, led by Feng Hua, soon arrived at another guest room.

This is the top-tier room, which is much more spacious and elegantly furnished than his and Lin Qingci's room.

At this moment, Yuechu'e was leaning against the soft couch, her full breasts like round, ripe fruits hanging on branches, ready to fall.

Beneath her willow-like waist, her skirt flowed down from the edge of the couch like water, and her bare feet trod on the carpet.

Her ten toes were painted with light blue nail polish, like blooming orchids, dignified and elegant yet beautiful and charming.

"Has Young Master Gu forgotten me?"

When Gu Jinzhao entered, her words were full of resentment, like a woman abandoned by her lover, which made people feel sorry for her.

"Of course I haven't forgotten."

"I've been busy with my cultivation these days, so I haven't gone to Wanhua Pavilion to look for my wife."

Gu Jinzhao sat down on the cushioned chair and ate a piece of pastry, completely ignoring the resentful look on her face.

Yuechu'e looked pitiful, her pearly teeth lightly biting her red lips: "Is cultivation really that important?"

Gu Jinzhao said with a half-smile, "If it weren't important, why would Madam be so eager to rush into a flame?"

Yuechu'e pouted: "Young Master Gu is so boring!"

Gu Jinchao, however, was quite used to this!

After all, Yue'e's charming side is that she's a drama queen, always able to come up with some funny tricks.

Chapter 51, Yuechu'e: "Let's talk about marriage!"

Gu Jinzhao closed his eyes and said, "Let's get down to business. If we delay any longer, it will be dawn."

"What an oblivious man!"

Yuechu'e gave him a seemingly angry but actually angry look, then took off her clothes, revealing a breathtakingly beautiful mature body.

She was only wearing a dress embroidered with a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix, which tightly wrapped her full breasts.

Below, her round, full hips and long legs suddenly burst forth, half-hidden under her skirt, adding an alluring, unspoken charm.

There was no Cold Pool in the inn, so even knowing that this garment would be burned to ashes by the Phoenix Flame, I had no choice but to wear it!

Yuechu'e raised her hand and set up a restriction, then took out the Ice Spirit Treasure Mirror: "Open your eyes!"

"My junior sister is still in her room; she can only stay for two hours today."

Gu Jinchao got up and went to the soft couch, sat down cross-legged, and placed his palm on her fair and soft hand.

As before, bursts of cold mist emanated from the treasure mirror, enveloping the two of them.

A wisp of Phoenix Flame emerged from Yuechu'e's lower abdomen, causing the surrounding temperature to rise sharply and transform into a rolling heat wave that swept outwards.

Gu Jinchao dared not delay. He took out the Crimson Sky Sword from the Earthly Branches Mirror, activated the True Yang Sword Technique, and began refining it.

Sensing the even purer and more abundant spiritual energy than before, Yuechu'e was slightly surprised: "Young Master Gu's spiritual energy is much more abundant than before. Has he already broken through to the mid-stage of the eighth rank?"

"Thanks to Madam," Gu Jinzhao said with a smile, "that day I helped you refine a wisp of Nirvana Phoenix Flame, which not only tempered your sword intent but also improved your spiritual power."

Yuechu'e smiled slightly, "It does bear some resemblance to the practice of dual cultivation between men and women."

Gu Jinzhao glanced at her: "Dual cultivation is not as simple as sitting in bed together."

Yuechu'e blushed slightly and said coquettishly, "Young Master Gu seems to know quite a lot?"

Gu Jinzhao said calmly, "Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've at least seen pigs run."

"How did Young Master Gu find out?"

"Many methods of dual cultivation are recorded in the popular novels on the market, and they are also accompanied by illustrations."

"How can you take that seriously?"

"I don't take it seriously, I'm just looking at it."