My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 326 - 6: Reunion

"You look very surprised. Is there anything different about people from the Lower Realm?" Gu Qingqing noticed that Ye Wanwan was genuinely surprised and asked curiously.

After arriving in Purple Sunset City, she hadn’t really communicated with others earnestly. Most of the time, she was just gathering information. Now, she could finally sit down and have a proper conversation, and she happened to meet someone from the renowned Ye Family of Purple Sunset City, which was a perfect opportunity to understand the situation.

Even if Ye Wanwan was naive, she knew that showing such an expression was not very appropriate. She glanced at Ye Tingshen and, seeing that he didn’t stop her, began speaking slowly, "Those who can ascend were once formidable figures in their original realm. They were used to being above others, and after arriving in the Immortal Realm, they either maintain that superiority until reality teaches them a lesson, or they become intimidated by the great disparity and seldom adjust as well as you."

Hearing this, Gu Qingqing blinked and thought for a moment. She was naturally intelligent and quickly understood Ye Wanwan’s meaning, feeling a bit reflective.

What Ye Wanwan said wasn’t wrong. If it weren’t for her rapid cultivation speed and innate talent, she might not have been able to handle such a huge contrast. Fortunately, she always maintained a good mindset and adjusted quickly.

"But I feel like I’ve heard your name somewhere before." Ye Wanwan frowned and thought for a while. When Gu Qingqing and Ye Tingshen were both somewhat surprised, she suddenly exclaimed, "I remember now, you’re the one who stayed in the Ascension Pool for three days!"

Upon hearing Ye Wanwan’s words, Ye Tingshen also realized. He had thought Gu Qingqing’s name was familiar before but couldn’t recall where he had heard it until Ye Wanwan reminded him. A while ago, a family member mentioned that someone had ascended from the Lower Realm and stayed in the Ascension Pool for three days in Purple Sunset City.

At that time, those who heard the news believed that this person would definitely have a significant destiny ahead, which had been a pattern over the years. He had been thinking about finding an opportunity to meet this person, never expecting it to be Gu Qingqing!

Gu Qingqing hadn’t expected to become famous in Purple Sunset City. She didn’t hide it, as there was nothing much to conceal about such an incident.

"If no one else stayed in the Ascension Pool for three days, then that person should be me." She said with a smile.

Hearing her admit it so openly, Ye Wanwan and Ye Tingshen were both a bit surprised.

Though Ye Wanwan hadn’t been in contact with Gu Qingqing for long, her intuition was keen and she knew Gu Qingqing had to be extraordinary.

Ye Tingshen, through their conversation, also found Gu Qingqing to be remarkable, so the two quickly came to terms with it.

"Geng Geng, where are you staying now? Can I come visit you?" Ye Wanwan liked Gu Qingqing very much. She felt that Gu Qingqing had some kind of calming magic. Ever since meeting Gu Qingqing, she wanted to be around her, now blinking her eyes, looking at Gu Qingqing expectantly, hoping she would agree.

"I’m staying at an inn since I just arrived in Dao Immortal Realm not long ago. As for visiting me, I probably won’t have the time since I still need to earn a living." Gu Qingqing also liked Ye Wanwan quite a bit. Ye Wanwan’s innocence made interactions with her effortless and comfortable. However, she had her own affairs to attend to and naturally didn’t have the time to accompany Ye Wanwan for fun.

Upon hearing this, Ye Wanwan was a bit disappointed, but she wasn’t the type to make unreasonable demands, so she decided not to bring it up again.

After finishing a meal, Gu Qingqing gained some understanding of the Ye Family’s situation. She learned that the Family Head had four children, with Ye Wanwan being the youngest and thus very cherished, always protected, which cultivated her innocent nature.

Ye Wanwan had three older brothers: eldest brother Ye Tingyan, second brother Ye Tingshen, and third brother Ye Tingwen. Among them, Ye Tingwen had the best talent. Though young, he had already reached the Peak of Heavenly Immortal cultivation and had a high chance of being chosen by one of the Four Immortal Sects to become an Outer Disciple. However, he was injured not long ago and now needed a specific herb for alchemy, which is why Ye Wanwan entered the Sunset Mountain Range to find this herb for Ye Tingwen.

Conversely, Ye Tingshen and Ye Wanwan learned about Gu Qingqing, knowing she came from the Sub-immortal Realm, had five senior brothers, and was already married.

"Geng Geng, you’re married already!" Ye Wanwan was extremely surprised to hear this, her mouth opening wide enough to fit an egg.

Even Ye Tingshen was quite taken aback, considering Gu Qingqing was younger than Ye Wanwan.

"Yes, actually, I’ve only been married for less than half a year." Thinking about Jun Wu, Gu Qingqing couldn’t help but let a sweet smile tug at her lips, indicating to anyone watching that her relationship with her husband was very good.

"So Geng Geng, why did you get married so early?" Ye Wanwan remained curious, as cultivator women typically married later, like herself who had no plans for marriage yet. She couldn’t understand why Gu Qingqing married so soon.

"Jun Wu and I grew up together, our relationship was very good, and when it felt right, we naturally got married." Gu Qingqing found it quite normal. She and Jun Wu had been stable since confirming their feelings for each other, both always looking forward to becoming husband and wife, seeing nothing unusual about it.

Seeing Gu Qingqing like this, Ye Wanwan stopped her questioning.

When Gu Qingqing and her companions left the Sunset Mountain Range, it was afternoon. After having a meal, it was already quite late, so Gu Qingqing didn’t enter the Sunset Mountain Range again. After parting with Ye Tingshen and the others, she returned to the inn, planning to enter the Sunset Mountain Range early the next day.

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Meanwhile, Jun Wu also arrived in Purple Sunset City. He had already registered his identity while in Lanyue City, making entering Purple Sunset City relatively easy. He was eager to see Gu Qingqing immediately, but being unfamiliar with Purple Sunset City, seeking information about Gu Qingqing wasn’t simple, so he planned to find a place to stay first.

Being more prosperous than Lanyue City, Jun Wu walked around Purple Sunset City, surveying the area while looking for a suitable lodging. Along the way, he had hunted some spirit beasts, exchanged them for some immortal coins, and ensured he had enough to cover his expenses for a while.

When he reached an inn and was about to enter, he coincidentally ran into Gu Qingqing coming out.

Both were momentarily stunned, and then Gu Qingqing, disregarding those around her, excitedly threw herself into Jun Wu’s arms. Jun Wu tightly embraced Gu Qingqing, and smelling her familiar scent, he finally felt his wandering heart settle down.

"Geng Geng, I miss you so much." He held Gu Qingqing, whispering softly in her ear.

"I feel the same, Ah Wu." In Jun Wu’s embrace, Gu Qingqing didn’t care about being shy. She just wanted Jun Wu to feel her emotions as well.

Hearing Gu Qingqing’s words, Jun Wu became even more excited. He buried his head in the crook of her shoulder, nuzzling it with a sigh.

Since they had met, Gu Qingqing naturally decided not to go to the Sunset Mountain Range. Instead, she took Jun Wu directly to the room at the inn, pulling him along to ask about his recent activities, while also sharing her situation with him.

"Geng Geng, you’ve worked hard." When he heard about Gu Qingqing going to the Sunset Mountain Range to hunt and earn money, Jun Wu’s eyes were filled with heartache. When had his Geng Geng ever suffered such hardships?

"I’m fine. It’s normal to adapt to a new environment, so there’s no need to worry." Gu Qingqing obviously noticed the concern in Jun Wu’s eyes, shaking her head with a smile.

Although this period had been tough, for Gu Qingqing, it was also quite fulfilling. She truly didn’t feel tired and didn’t want Jun Wu to be uncomfortable, so her smile was genuine.

Even so, Jun Wu still felt that Gu Qingqing had endured hardships. On the Xuantian Continent and in the Sub-immortal Realm, she had always been cherished, never having to hunt spirit beasts herself to exchange for celestial coins.

But fortunately, they were together now. From now on, he could take care of these things, and Geng Geng only needed to be pampered by him.

"Compared to the Immortal Realm, the Sub-immortal Realm is vastly different. With our current cultivation, we’re not at the bottom in the Immortal Realm, but we’re not impressive either. We need to quickly improve our cultivation so that when our senior brothers and master ascend, we can help them." Gu Qingqing leaned into Jun Wu’s embrace and spoke earnestly.

Her master and senior brothers had protected her before. Now that she had come to the Immortal Realm earlier, she needed to establish herself quickly so that when Wen Guiyun ascended, they wouldn’t face the challenges she and Jun Wu were facing now.

Jun Wu understood Gu Qingqing’s intentions. His mindset had changed a lot recently. As the Saint Heir of Yunlan Sacred Land with an Innate Daoist Body, he had always been superior. In the Sub-immortal Realm, things came easier to him. He knew the reasons and, though he didn’t show it, was quite proud.

But after arriving in the Immortal Realm, without his extraordinary background and cultivation, he didn’t stand out. Though he still had pride, it was more restrained, and he had matured a lot. He completely agreed with Gu Qingqing’s words.

The two talked well into the day, not venturing out but staying snug in the inn. Early the following morning, they set out together for the Sunset Mountain Range.

Training in the Sunset Mountain Range not only helped improve cultivation but also earned money, which was very much needed by Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu at this stage. What they hoped for most was the upcoming disciple recruitment event of the Langya Immortal Sect. Becoming a disciple there would change their status significantly.

At night, Gu Qingqing usually didn’t stay overnight in the Sunset Mountain Range, and with Jun Wu, she avoided it even more. At dusk, as they tiredly exited the range and headed back to the inn, they saw Ye Wanwan waiting outside.

Ye Wanwan had been there a quarter of an hour, and upon seeing Gu Qingqing, her eyes lit up. Spotting Jun Wu beside her, Ye Wanwan paused, quickly realizing his identity.

"Wanwan, why are you here?" Gu Qingqing asked curiously, looking at Ye Wanwan. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"I was bored alone at home and came to find you for fun," Ye Wanwan explained while holding Gu Qingqing’s hand, then turned her gaze to Jun Wu. "Geng Geng, who is this?"

"He’s my husband, Jun Wu," Gu Qingqing introduced Jun Wu to Ye Wanwan confidently and then introduced Ye Wanwan to Jun Wu.

Jun Wu and Ye Wanwan exchanged greetings, getting to know each other. Ye Wanwan then excitedly suggested taking Gu Qingqing out to eat, familiar with Purple Sunset City and knowing where the best dishes and pastries were, unfazed by Jun Wu’s presence.

Gu Qingqing, being a foodie, was excited about Ye Wanwan’s food suggestions. She glanced at Jun Wu and nodded, leaving with Ye Wanwan.

Jun Wu followed behind them, shaking his head with a doting smile as he watched Gu Qingqing’s cheerful expression.

Ye Wanwan took Gu Qingqing to a bustling restaurant in Purple Sunset City, indicating its popularity. Reservations were likely needed, but Ye Wanwan had already secured a table. After showing a Jade Token to the waiter, they were led upstairs.

"Geng Geng, let me tell you, their peach blossom cake is exceptional, and the wine-brewed dumplings are also delicious. Everything from osmanthus fish to sweet and sour pork is excellent, so we must try them," Ye Wanwan enthusiastically explained, earning an eager nod from Gu Qingqing.

The restaurant didn’t have private booths, just small sections divided by screens. As Gu Qingqing and Ye Wanwan walked by, someone in the neighboring section seemed to recognize Ye Wanwan, paused, and came out to address them.

"Ye Wanwan, it’s really you," the person confirmed in surprise. "You’re not at home looking after your injured third brother but instead dining in a restaurant. If he knew, he might be furious." The woman’s voice was clear, but her words were harsh.

Although Ye Wanwan was naive, she wasn’t stupid. She immediately recognized the woman’s intention to provoke, slowing her pace and directly facing her.

"Bai Wei, what nonsense are you spouting? Just because my third brother is injured doesn’t mean I can’t go out. My family hasn’t said anything, so don’t label me with accusations." She frowned slightly, looking displeased at the woman standing five steps away.

Ye Wanwan has a straightforward nature and prefers associating with forthright people, disliking those who beat around the bush. Her attitude towards Bai Wei was always the same, full of distaste.