My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 448 - 128: [First Update]

Hearing Mu Xingqi’s words, Song Xinrong’s face wore a delicate and weak expression, but in her heart, she was very satisfied with Mu Xingqi’s reaction, feeling that it was worth sitting here talking to him for such a long time.

She just wanted everyone to know that besides being good-looking, Gu Qingqing actually had a bad character, often bullying fellow sect members, isolating Gu Qingqing. This way, even if something happened to Gu Qingqing in the future, others wouldn’t suspect her—after all, Gu Qingqing was so annoying, surely many people wanted to teach her a lesson!

She wanted others to trouble Gu Qingqing, making Gu Qingqing’s life difficult!

Only this way would she feel at ease!

While chatting, they chose a private booth, but it was not completely soundproof, separated from the next table by just a screen. With the hearing of cultivators, they could clearly hear their conversation. Song Xinrong deliberately selected this spot, wanting others to hear this matter, making it sound as if Gu Qingqing was very loathsome.

At the table next to them sat two women, both dressed in Star Palace attire, both very beautiful but with different styles: one looked noble and aloof, the other appeared cute and petite.

The aloof woman’s name was Su Yan, while the cute one was Su Xi. The two were cousins. They arrived earlier than Song Xinrong’s group. Initially, the two were discussing other matters—well, mainly Su Xi was talking while Su Yan listened, occasionally responding with a word or two. However, after hearing Song Xinrong’s group’s conversation, especially Mu Xingqi’s unabashed voice, they stopped discussing and Su Xi leaned forward to eavesdrop on what Song Xinrong and the others were discussing.

After Mu Xingqi said he would help Song Xinrong teach Gu Qingqing a lesson, the two exchanged a glance, and Su Yan slightly furrowed her brow.

"Sister, aren’t these disciples from Bihai Heavenly Palace a bit dull?" Su Xi slid over from across the table to sit beside Su Yan to hear better, and couldn’t help but lean on Su Yan’s shoulder, whispering softly.

Su Yan glanced at Su Xi but did not refute, "Indeed, they don’t sound particularly clever."

"That Langya Immortal Sect girl’s methods are quite impressive. Just a few ambiguous words and she’s got the Bihai Heavenly Palace disciples all worked up, wanting to stand up for her. Her senior sister is quite pitiful." When Su Xi mentioned Song Xinrong, her tone was somewhat mocking, but when she spoke of Gu Qingqing, there was a tinge of pity.

Song Xinrong’s words might affect those men infatuated by her looks, but they were useless on most women. Girls understood the minds of other girls, and Su Xi and Su Yan, after listening for a short while, figured out that Song Xinrong was deliberately inciting Mu Xingqi and others to fight for her while she hid behind them.

Su Xi always despised such duplicitous people; she hadn’t even formally met Song Xinrong yet she had already decided Song Xinrong was a schemer and deeply resented her but felt sympathy for her senior sister whom Song Xinrong was speaking against.

"Sister, shouldn’t we tell her senior sister about this?" she proposed suddenly, blinking her eyes.

"Don’t meddle," Su Yan warned, casting a glance at Su Xi.

Su Xi stuck out her tongue, "I just think her senior sister is so pitiful, not knowing anything, yet being maligned behind her back and misunderstood—it’s too tragic!"

"It’s none of your business. We’re here for the Secret Realm, don’t poke your nose into other people’s affairs!" Su Yan said coldly, frowning.

Su Yan also disliked people who spoke ill of others behind their backs, but she had always been indifferent and wouldn’t interfere with things that didn’t concern her, nor would she let Su Xi do so.

"Alright then." Su Xi clearly understood Su Yan’s character, so seeing her speak that way, she could only nod, indicating she understood.

Elsewhere, Song Xinrong never would have thought that her intention to make those around her dislike Gu Qingqing by deliberately raising her voice would be seen through by Su Yan and Su Xi. However, the first impression they got of her was very unfavorable. Had she known, she would have chosen to say these things in a private room!

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After arriving in Yuwan City, Gu Qingqing, unlike in other places, didn’t go out much, preferring to stay in the inn most of the time to cultivate. Besides, she wasn’t very familiar with the people from the sect, and naturally didn’t know about Song Xinrong’s slander. While Song Xinrong was meeting with Mu Xingqi and the others, Gu Qingqing finally met Rong Ye.

"Fifth Senior Brother, you’re finally here. We’ve been waiting for you for so long." Gu Qingqing tugged on Rong Ye’s sleeve, shaking it as she spoke.

"I was delayed by something on the way. Sorry to keep you waiting." Rong Ye didn’t want Gu Qingqing and the others to know about Qiao Xinxin and gave a brief explanation without going into detail.

"Except for Fourth Senior Brother, we’re all here. I hope when we come out from the Secret Realm, Fourth Senior Brother will have finished his seclusion." Thinking of Mu Chen, who was still in seclusion, Gu Qingqing had a flash of longing in her eyes.

Since they announced their seclusion, it had been a year since they’d seen Mu Chen, and everyone missed him a lot, especially since only Mu Chen was not present now, the group missed him even more.

"It definitely will." Yue Zhao patted Gu Qingqing’s head as he stood beside her.

"Since Fifth Senior Brother is here, why don’t we go out and find a restaurant to have a meal together today?" Gu Qingqing suggested after glancing at everyone in the room.

"Sure, the Secret Realm is about to open, and we might have to part ways then, so it’s good to gather now." Nan Hua was the first to respond, being someone who naturally loved lively gatherings.

The others exchanged glances and thought Nan Hua made a good point, so they didn’t refuse, and it was settled. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

By the time afternoon arrived, they all left together to find a well-known restaurant in Yuwan City.

"I’ve heard from other disciples that the Zhenxiu Building in Yuwan City has excellent food, especially their sweet and sour fish, which is said to be really good. Let’s go there," Nan Hua suggested, looking around at the others.

"Sure, Third Senior Brother, do you know the way?" Gu Qingqing asked Nan Hua, tilting her head while holding Jun Wu’s hand.

"I know the way, I’ll show you," Nan Hua said without missing a beat and took the lead to guide the others.

Si Lin and the others, seeing that Gu Qingqing had spoken, didn’t decline and followed Nan Hua to Zhenxiu Building.

As they were about to reach Zhenxiu Building, they happened upon Song Xinrong and her party.

Song Xinrong was the first to spot Gu Qingqing and her group. Seeing the man beside Gu Qingqing, who was different in style yet extraordinarily handsome, she couldn’t help but compare them to her own group. Although her group was quite distinguished compared to ordinary people, they paled in comparison next to Gu Qingqing’s companions, bringing a hint of coldness to her eyes.

She had planned to walk down another street, but suddenly turned around and headed towards Gu Qingqing and her group.

"Senior Sister Gu, where are you all headed?" She stood in front of Gu Qingqing and the others, blocking their path, with a bright smile as she asked Gu Qingqing.

Gu Qingqing frowned at Song Xinrong blocking their way, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant. If it weren’t for Song Xinrong appearing before her, she would have nearly forgotten about her. But now, seeing Song Xinrong, she immediately remembered all the annoying things Song Xinrong had done, turning her gaze icy cold.

"Where we’re going is none of your business." Not wanting to deal with someone like Song Xinrong, Gu Qingqing said coldly, ready to pull Jun Wu away and leave.

Song Xinrong, upon hearing Gu Qingqing’s words, acted as if she’d suffered a great grievance, her expression changing instantly, with her eyes turning red. She looked pitifully at Gu Qingqing and said, "Senior Sister Gu, did I do something wrong? I just wanted to show some concern for you."

As she spoke, she looked utterly aggrieved, as if Gu Qingqing was bullying her.

Mu Xingqi and others, who were walking by, happened to overhear Song Xinrong’s words, and seeing her expression, they immediately imagined a scene where Gu Qingqing was bullying Song Xinrong. Especially since Song Xinrong called Gu Qingqing ’Senior Sister,’ they immediately thought that Gu Qingqing was that person who always bullied her openly and secretly. Mu Xingqi and the others instantly looked at Gu Qingqing with anger.

"Miss Gu, Junior Sister Song merely wanted to express some concern for you. How can you treat Junior Sister Song like this?" Mu Xingqi rushed to stand in front of Song Xinrong, shielding her behind him, looking at Gu Qingqing with a reproachful gaze, as if she had committed some heinous crime.

Gu Qingqing frowned, staring blankly at Mu Xingqi, completely unaware of what he was talking about. Since when did she bully Song Xinrong?

"What have I done to her?" Gu Qingqing asked impatiently, looking at Mu Xingqi as if he were an idiot. "Sir, if you want to play the hero saving the damsel, please make sure you’re in the right place. I haven’t done anything to your Junior Sister Song; we were just walking along quietly when she suddenly ran over to block us, claiming to be concerned about us. Since when were we on such good terms for caring about each other?"

After thinking for a moment, Gu Qingqing realized that Song Xinrong must have spoken ill of her to Mu Xingqi, making him believe that she was a bad person. That’s why he rushed over the moment he saw Song Xinrong’s expression. With this in mind, a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes as she looked at Song Xinrong.

"Junior Sister Song, I suggest you focus on your cultivation. I have no interest in competing or engaging with you. Our paths don’t intersect, so please don’t show up in front of me in the future." She didn’t care about saving face for Song Xinrong, speaking coldly as she looked at her.

"Exactly, Junior Sister Song, you should focus on your cultivation and stop doing those pointless things," Nan Hua Leng Yan said, looking at Song Xinrong with the same cold tone.

Although Si Lin and the others didn’t speak, their gazes towards Song Xinrong weren’t friendly.

Song Xinrong had already expected that Gu Qingqing and her group wouldn’t have a good attitude, but she didn’t anticipate them being so blunt. A flash of resentment crossed her eyes, but her expression grew even more pitiful.