My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 365 - 45: Another Encounter

"Third Senior Brother, how are you?" Gu Qingqing rushed towards Nan Hua after the light faded, seeing his body waver, she quickly supported him and asked with concern.

"I’m fine," Nan Hua steadied himself and shook his head, "I just exhausted both my immortal power and strength, just a bit tired."

Mu Chen also walked over at this moment. After hearing Nan Hua’s words, he grabbed Nan Hua’s wrist to check, then released his grip.

"That’s indeed the case, take this Elixir and rest for a while." He took out an Elixir and fed it to Nan Hua, saying.

Without a second thought, Nan Hua bit the Elixir from Mu Chen’s hand and swallowed it, then was supported by Gu Qingqing and Mu Chen to sit down and rest.

Si Lin walked over to retrieve the Demon Core from the Flying Cloud Leopard’s body and handed it to Nan Hua, "Seeing your state just now, it seems you’ve had an insight. You might soon advance to the True Immortal Realm."

"Almost there." Nan Hua took a sip of water offered by Gu Qingqing, returned the water bottle to her, and nodded.

"That’s great news." Gu Qingqing was happy for Nan Hua.

Their main goal this time was to advance to the True Immortal Realm, and on just the second day in the Tianqi Forest, Nan Hua already touched the threshold, which was indeed good news.

"Since Nan Hua is injured and it’s getting late, we should end today here and find a place to camp." Si Lin looked up at the sky and said to Gu Qingqing and the others.

Before coming, they had decided to stay in the Tianqi Forest until they all advanced to the True Immortal Realm. As it’s getting late, they naturally need to set up camp early to prepare for the night.

Gu Qingqing and the others had no objections and began to take action.

"I saw a small stream as we came over, and the terrain there is flat, suitable for camping. Let’s stay there for the night." Yue Zhao thought for a moment and said.

"Alright, let’s head over there now." Si Lin immediately decided and then looked at Nan Hua, "Can you walk?"

"I’m much better, walking is no problem." Nan Hua stood up directly, using action to show he could manage.

His condition wasn’t very serious anyway, and Mu Chen had just given him an Elixir to restore his immortal power, so as long as he didn’t use it, walking was fine.

"That’s good, let’s go." Si Lin nodded and instructed.

The six of them headed towards the stream Yue Zhao mentioned, and once they arrived, Si Lin took out one large and one small tent, and everyone began to work together.

The large tent was for Si Lin and the four of them, while the small tent was for Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu. Since the two are married now, there’s no issue with them staying together. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu were responsible for setting up the tents, Nan Hua rested, Mu Chen looked for some edible wild vegetables, and Si Lin and Yue Zhao cooked.

The tent went up quickly. After about a quarter of an hour, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air, stirring everyone’s sense of smell and tempting their appetites.

Gu Qingqing was already eagerly sitting nearby, her large eyes watching Si Lin and Yue Zhao cook.

Ingredients included the Silver Thread Fish caught by Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu, wild vegetables Mu Chen found, and the meat from the small edible spirit beasts they hunted.

Si Lin and Yue Zhao’s cooking skills were excellent, and the aroma was detectable from afar. Just as Gu Qingqing and the others were about to eat, footsteps were heard not far away.

The six of them remained unperturbed on the surface as they finished the food in front of them, but their minds were on alert, catching the direction of the approaching sounds.

Not long after, a group of seven or eight people appeared before Gu Qingqing and the others. Among them was a familiar face leading the way, Lan Linlin, who had been pestering Si Lin earlier.

Lan Linlin had felt aggrieved when Si Lin mercilessly rejected her and Gu Qingqing’s group ignored her, making her run away. However, she hadn’t left the Tianqi Forest since she had a purpose for being there.

Having regretted not staying by Si Lin’s side, worried she wouldn’t see him for a long time, she unexpectedly encountered him again in the Tianqi Forest that afternoon, which made her extremely excited.

She was about to joyfully approach Si Lin, but recalling his previous attitude towards her, she hesitated and looked towards Si Lin’s direction, unsure whether to proceed.

Gu Qingqing and the others didn’t recognize the people with Lan Linlin, but Si Lin and Yue Zhao did. Upon realizing it was them, the two turned their attention back to serving meat into Gu Qingqing’s bowl.

Gu Qingqing, who had been contemplating the situation with Lan Linlin, was interrupted by their actions and promptly focused on the food, putting Lan Linlin out of her mind.

Nan Hua and the others were initially surprised to see Lan Linlin, glanced at the people accompanying her, and then returned their attention to the delicious food in front of them.

So, Gu Qingqing and her group began enjoying their meal while Lan Linlin’s group halted, unsure if they should proceed forward.

They had come to the area due to the stream, intending to camp, but it was clear the area was already occupied. Some among them recognized Si Lin and Yue Zhao, aware of their strength and unwilling to provoke them, leaving all eyes on Lan Linlin and the man beside her.

"Senior Brother, Third Senior Sister, someone is already here. Should we still camp here?" A man beside Lan Linlin glanced at Si Lin and Yue Zhao, asking Ni Lin and the man on Lan Linlin’s other side.

Lan Linlin was still debating whether to approach Si Lin, unable to respond to him, while the man on her opposite side thought for a moment and shook his head.

"We’ll find another spot." He said, gesturing for his group to move along.

The others were eager to distance themselves from Si Lin, fearing a confrontation, and promptly turned to leave upon receiving the man’s instruction. Only Lan Linlin remained standing there.

"Linlin?" The leading man, Luo Feng, called out to Lan Linlin when he noticed she hadn’t followed.

Lan Linlin snapped out of her daze, looked towards Si Lin, and seeing that he didn’t even glance her way, felt her heart ache. Determined not to seek Si Lin’s attention, she resolved to dismiss him as well!

"I’m coming, Senior Brother." She turned around, responded to Luo Feng, took a couple of steps forward, then glanced back, realizing neither Si Lin nor Gu Qingqing had looked her way. With clenched fists, she quickly caught up with her fellow disciples.

Once they left, Gu Qingqing turned to Si Lin.

"Senior Brother, what’s the deal with that woman?"