My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 356 - 36: Training (First Update)

"Yes, both Ah Wu and I have reached the Peak of Heavenly Immortal Realm, and we’re looking to find an opportunity to break through to the True Immortal Realm." Gu Qingqing didn’t hide anything and admitted it openly.

"In that case, you can go to the Tianqi Forest near Tianqi City in Louyun State. The spirit beasts there are mostly at the True Immortal Realm, it’s very suitable for your training, and it’s not far from the sect." Lou Mingyu thought for a moment and mentioned a location. Since he was fifteen, he had been training around the Immortal Realm and was quite familiar with the distribution of spirit beasts in most places, his suggestion was very fair.

Gu Qingqing had also crammed a lot about the Immortal Realm’s matters during this time at the Langya Immortal Sect and had heard of Tianqi Forest. Although it isn’t one of the dangerous places in the Immortal Realm, the spirit beasts there, as Lou Mingyu said, are mostly around the True Immortal Realm, indeed suitable for their training.

"Alright, then we’ll head to Tianqi City. If Brother Lou has his plans, you don’t have to come with us." Gu Qingqing didn’t want to trouble Lou Mingyu and spoke directly.

Lou Mingyu was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head, "I don’t mind, it makes no difference to me wherever I go. Since I promised Master, I will protect you well."

Although he didn’t like Immortal Venerable Hao Lan’s nagging, he still respected Immortal Venerable Hao Lan in his heart. He didn’t want to break his promise to him, and besides, it didn’t matter to him. With his current cultivation, breaking through is not easy; besides cultivating immortal power, he also needs opportunities. Following Gu Qingqing and the others wouldn’t affect his progress.

"Thank you, Brother Lou, then we’ll set off early tomorrow morning. I’ll go back and inform Ah Wu and the others that we’ll meet at the gate of the Main Hall tomorrow morning." Gu Qingqing wasn’t someone to drag things out. Since Lou Mingyu didn’t mind, she wouldn’t refuse, especially since having him follow provided assurance.

"Alright." Lou Mingyu nodded and agreed.

The two then parted ways, each returning to their own abode.

When Gu Qingqing returned, Jun Wu was playing chess with Nan Hua, with Mu Chen spectating on the side. She walked over and took a look, finding that Jun Wu’s black pieces were about to encircle Nan Hua’s white ones, and it wouldn’t be long before Nan Hua’s white pieces would lose.

"Geng Geng, did your Master agree?" Seeing Gu Qingqing return, Nan Hua eagerly asked.

"He agreed. Master wants Brother Lou to accompany us. I just asked Brother Lou, and he recommended the Tianqi Forest near Tianqi City. The spirit beasts there are mostly around the True Immortal Realm, perfect for us. I’ve arranged to meet him tomorrow morning at the gate of the Main Hall, and then we’ll depart together." Gu Qingqing briefly described the situation.

"Impressive, Geng Geng, Lou Mingyu’s cultivation is at the Golden Immortal Realm. We now have a strong bodyguard." Nan Hua gave Gu Qingqing a thumbs up, showing great admiration for Lou Mingyu.

"Brother Lou mainly listens to the Master’s orders. Master is worried we’ll get hurt." Gu Qingqing pursed her lips and explained.

"Now we can go out boldly and carefree. After being cooped up for over half a year, I’m about to suffocate." Nan Hua stretched lazily and said with a smile.

"You’ve lost." Jun Wu said softly, successfully freezing Nan Hua’s smile. A hint of a smile flashed in his eyes as he turned his head to look at Gu Qingqing, "With Brother Lou around, we will indeed be much safer. Immortal Venerable Hao Lan is remarkable."

Lou Mingyu was notoriously hard to deal with in the Langya Immortal Sect. Aside from Immortal Venerable Hao Lan, he practically didn’t listen to anyone, nor did he care, but his solid cultivation made it impossible for people to dislike him.

"That’s what I thought too, so I didn’t refuse the Master’s suggestion." Gu Qingqing took the cup Jun Wu handed and took a sip, finding the taste unpleasant, she furrowed her brows and said.

Jun Wu naturally noticed Gu Qingqing’s frown, took the cup from her hand, took out a bottle of Immortal Fruit Juice, and poured a fresh cup for Gu Qingqing, placing it in her hand. Gu Qingqing drank a sip, her mouth filled with sweetness, and she felt a bit happier.

"Then let’s pack well today and set off tomorrow morning." Jun Wu helped Gu Qingqing tidy the hair by her ear, then turned to Nan Hua and Mu Chen and said.

"Alright." The two had no objections, nodded, and got up to leave.

...

On the other side, in Song Xinrong’s abode, Zhong Hanyang was sitting by the table, listening to Song Xinrong play the zither. Suddenly, a figure walked in from outside and whispered a few words in Zhong Hanyang’s ear. Zhong Hanyang’s eyes flashed with surprise, and with a wave of his hand, he let the person leave.

"Brother Zhong, what’s wrong? Did something happen?" Song Xinrong stopped playing the zither, walked to the table, poured herself a cup of tea, and looked at Zhong Hanyang and asked.

"I heard Brother Lou is going out for training again." Zhong Hanyang knew that Song Xinrong was quite interested in Lou Mingyu’s affairs before, so he quickly shared what he knew with her, "Brother Lou often isn’t in the sect, and this time he’s stayed in the sect for a month, which is the longest he’s been around in recent years."

"Where is Brother Lou going for training?" Song Xinrong rolled her eyes and asked.

"I’ve heard he’s going to Tianqi City. It seems that the Sect Master’s new disciple needs to go for training, and the Sect Master is worried about her safety, so he asked Brother Lou to accompany and protect her." Zhong Hanyang sighed as he spoke, surprised that Lou Mingyu would agree to such a request.

Although everyone knows that Lou Mingyu is quite obedient to Immortal Venerable Hao Lan, they also know that Lou Mingyu never cares much about irrelevant people. Yet now, Lou Mingyu agreed to accompany the new disciple of Immortal Venerable Hao Lan down the mountain for training, indicating that in Lou Mingyu’s mind, this person holds some significance, which piqued Zhong Hanyang’s curiosity about Gu Qingqing.

During the apprentice ceremony for Gu Qingqing and the others, Zhong Hanyang was busy outside and couldn’t return, so he didn’t get to see them. Furthermore, Gu Qingqing and the others don’t wander around much and mostly stay at the main peak, rarely coming to Huashang Peak, so Zhong Hanyang hasn’t seen Gu Qingqing even once in over a month.

Zhong Hanyang wasn’t too curious before since it didn’t concern him much, but now he’s somewhat intrigued.

"Isn’t it said that Brother Lou is most obedient to the Sect Master? If the Sect Master asks him to go, even if he doesn’t want to, he’ll go, right?" Jealousy flashed in Song Xinrong’s eyes. She believed that Lou Mingyu agreed to protect Gu Qingqing because of Immortal Venerable Hao Lan, refusing to admit it was because of Gu Qingqing.

Zhong Hanyang, understanding Lou Mingyu quite well, shook his head hearing Song Xinrong’s words, "Even though Brother Lou listens to the Sect Master, it depends on what it is. In matters like this, we’ve never seen Brother Lou obey before, so it must be that Brother Lou acknowledges this little junior sister in his heart and willingly agrees."

"Really?" Song Xinrong’s smile became stiff, and she inquired somewhat unwillingly.

"It must be so, otherwise Brother Lou wouldn’t have agreed!" Zhong Hanyang, not noticing Song Xinrong’s unease, continued, "I regret not attending the apprenticeship ceremony before—it means I missed not only your ceremony but also the chance to see the Sect Master’s new disciple. I’ve heard her aptitude is top-grade Immortal Rank, a rare talent indeed."

The more Zhong Hanyang spoke, the worse Song Xinrong’s expression became. Her smile initially remained but eventually disappeared completely, and even her gaze towards Zhong Hanyang carried a chill.

"I’ve met Miss Gu a few times and heard she’s already married. Her husband, who entered the Langya Immortal Sect with her, also has top-grade Immortal Rank aptitude and is apprenticed under Elder Rong of Linghua Peak. Quite impressive." Song Xinrong said sourly.

As she spoke, she thought of Jun Wu’s handsome appearance. Such a beautiful man, she hadn’t seen many in her life, yet he’s Gu Qingqing’s husband, ignoring her advances, leaving her feeling frustrated.

"Really?" Zhong Hanyang was unaware that Gu Qingqing was married, and hearing Song Xinrong’s words, he was a bit stunned, with a hint of regret in his eyes, "She definitely can’t compare to you, Junior Sister. If you want to go training, I can accompany you too."

He looked at Song Xinrong with deep affection, openly expressing his feelings.

Since hearing Song Xinrong play the qin under the moon and seeing her again, he had fallen for her. The more he interacted with Song Xinrong recently, the more he liked her, fearing he might come across too forward and tried to subtly express his affection.

"Really, Brother Zhong?" Song Xinrong looked at Zhong Hanyang with some surprise, "Wouldn’t it interfere with your cultivation? If so, I’d rather not go for training."

Her expression of concern, afraid of hindering Zhong Hanyang, was quite flattering to him, intensifying the affection in his eyes.

"Don’t worry, Junior Sister; it won’t interfere. Wherever you want to train, I’ll go with you." To reassure Song Xinrong of his reliability and ability to keep her safe, Zhong Hanyang pledged confidently.

"Thank you, Brother Zhong," Song Xinrong appeared deeply touched, "I’m about to advance to the True Immortal Realm, and I’ve heard that in the Tianqi Forest near Tianqi City, there are many spirit beasts at the True Immortal Realm. Perhaps we should go there."

"Alright, wherever you want to go, Junior Sister." Zhong Hanyang quickly recalled the situation in Tianqi Forest, found there were no particularly dangerous spirit beasts, and nodded immediately.

"Brother Zhong is so nice. I made a fan pendant and noticed yours was a bit old, so I’m giving this one to you." She skillfully produced a delicate fan pendant, handed it to Zhong Hanyang, and blinked with a flushed face, looking at him expectantly.

Zhong Hanyang looked at the fan pendant in Song Xinrong’s hand and saw her shy demeanor, making his heart race, feeling as if he was immersed in a hot spring, deeply moved, and quickly reached out to accept the pendant.

"Thank you, Junior Sister, I’m so happy." He gazed deeply at Song Xinrong, a radiant smile on his face.