Seven Star Sect, another beautiful day with clear skies, the sunset glow was stunning. On the path, Qin Mu had a blade of grass in his mouth, humming a tune, strolling along leisurely.
As he walked, a youth approached him, with two men following behind. Qin Mu didn’t think much of it, but looking at his attire, he wasn’t a disciple of the Dan Sect. Was he here to see Sister Mengyu?
The youth was undoubtedly a handsome guy, the brooding type at that. But no matter how handsome a man was, it meant nothing to Qin Mu.
Seeing the young man before him walking toward him, the youth spoke up: “Junior Brother, hold on!”
Qin Mu stopped in his tracks and asked, “Senior Brother, is there something?”
He still had dinner waiting for him! Hopefully, it wasn’t anything important.
The youth smiled and said, “Junior Brother, as you probably know, ahead is the residence of the Holy Maiden of the Alchemy Sect, Junior Sister Mengyu. Unfortunately, Junior Sister Mengyu isn’t welcoming guests today.”
Junior Sister Mengyu?
Qin Mu found it curious hearing the youth say that. He’d been at Seven Star Sect for quite a while now, and everyone basically called Mengyu the Holy Maiden. It seemed this man had a high status.
On the youth’s side, looking at the young man before him, Qi Refining Stage, well-dressed, probably from a prominent family, likely here to beg Junior Sister Mengyu for a pill. Too bad he’d fail, but making a connection wouldn’t hurt either.
“Senior Brother, you are?”
“Oh, right, I forgot to introduce myself. Zhang Tao, of the Bincheng Zhang Family.”
As he spoke, Zhang Tao couldn’t help but puff out his chest.
The Bincheng Zhang Family was a household name even across the entire Eastern Region. Zhang Tao, as an outstanding young talent of the Zhang Family’s current generation, had entered Seven Star Sect at a young age. He’d thought he’d shine brightly, but before he could enjoy much glory, he was overshadowed by the Qin Family Sisters. They were too dazzling! Even 24-karat titanium alloy sunglasses wouldn’t cut it!
Recently, he’d vaguely touched the threshold of the Nascent Soul Realm, so he’d come specifically to request a pill from Junior Sister Mengyu.
Why not someone else? Was the entire Dan Sect empty?
Not at all. First, Qin Mengyu’s Pill Arts were truly unmatched. Second, Zhang Tao himself had feelings for Junior Sister Mengyu. But then again, the entire Seven Star Sect was full of people who liked Qin Mengyu.
Bincheng? Zhang Family?
Qin Mu thought for a moment… Hmm… He didn’t think he’d heard of that one.
But then again, the only reason he, Qin Mu, remembered Seven Star Sect was because of Aunt Lu and his sisters. Otherwise, he wouldn’t remember it clearly either.
Even though he hadn’t heard of it, Qin Mu couldn’t say that out loud.
“So Senior Brother is from the Zhang Family! I’ve heard so much! I’m Zhang San!”
Qin Mu smiled brightly, since a smile never hurt anyone, right?
“Junior Brother, Junior Sister Mengyu isn’t seeing anyone today. I’m afraid you came all this way for nothing. But since we met today, that’s fate. Tonight, I’ll treat you! Let’s grab a drink! How about it?”
Although the young man before him was only at Qi Refining Stage, just now, Zhang Tao noticed a bell hanging from the young man’s waist.
The Zhaoyuan Bell. This Fabao was enough to block attacks at the Nascent Soul Realm!
Facing Zhang Tao’s invitation, could Qin Mu accept? Of course not!
Forget the fact that Sister Mengyu was still waiting for him to eat, they’d only just met today! Why so enthusiastic?
“Heh, Senior Brother, please forgive me, but I have urgent matters. Next time for sure!”
With that, Qin Mu dashed off without stopping. Looking at the two men behind the youth, their eyes were fixed dead on him, making him feel uncomfortable all over. He wasn’t some great beauty.
The next morning, Qin Mu woke up bright and early because he’d set up a fishing spot yesterday. Today, he was going fishing!
As soon as Qin Mu stepped out the door, he bumped into someone.
“Ouch!”
With Qin Mu’s Qi Refining Stage body, he almost lost his footing.
“Young Master Qin! Are you alright!?”
A crisp female voice rang out by his ear. Qin Mu looked up and saw a female disciple he didn’t recognize.
Although Qin Mu didn’t know the female disciple, she knew Qin Mu. She worked as a helper under the Holy Maiden, who had specifically instructed that Young Master Qin was to be well received, with no room for even the slightest mistake.
“I’m fine, fine. Don’t worry about it.”
Seeing the flustered look on the female disciple’s face, Qin Mu waved his hand. He wasn’t that frail.
“Oh, right, Senior Sister, did Sister Mengyu go out today?”
“Yes, the Holy Maiden went out early this morning to gather herbs.”
Gathering herbs?
Qin Mu nodded, didn’t say much, and slung his gear on his back before heading off.
Hey! What a coincidence! Qin Mu ran into the youth he’d met yesterday evening again.
Except today, Qin Mu and the youth had swapped positions compared to yesterday.
Seeing Qin Mu, Zhang Tao also looked surprised, especially at the fishing rod on Qin Mu.
“Senior Brother, what a coincidence!”
After greeting him, Qin Mu prepared to move on, but he was called back.
“Junior Brother, wait a moment!”
Zhang Tao was acting like Er Kang right now.
Qin Mu didn’t want to waste time with this guy here. What if he missed the window and there were no fish!
Qin Mu pretended not to hear, but Zhang Tao wasn’t having it. In one step, he was right in front of Qin Mu.
“Junior Brother, why the hurry?”
“Senior Brother, I have urgent matters.”
“Oh? Since that’s the case, Junior Brother better cooperate with Senior Brother nicely.”
Please don’t say something so easily misunderstood. Cooperate with what? What position?
Qin Mu complained internally.
Qin Mu stepped left, didn’t work. Stepped right, still didn’t work. Zhang Tao accurately blocked Qin Mu’s path every time.
If he could beat the guy, Qin Mu would have thrown a punch long ago.
Zhang Tao was very curious. How did the youth he met yesterday come out from the direction of Junior Sister Mengyu’s pavilion? And on top of that, the youth carried the same floral scent as Junior Sister Mengyu!
“Junior Brother, how do you have Junior Sister Mengyu’s floral scent on you?!”
Well, since Qin Mu had been lying beside her all night, plus sleeping in her bed, it was inevitable he’d pick up the floral scent. It would fade with time. But wait, how hadn’t he noticed it himself? This Senior Brother had such a sharp nose. Not hiring him as a police dog was a real waste of talent.
“Senior Brother, whether or not I have a floral scent shouldn’t be any of your business.”
Qin Mu was speechless. That’s your reason? My fish are almost gone!
Oh my god, I really want to kick his ass with my boot!
“Fine, fine! You’re so guilty! It seems you used this fishhook to steal Junior Sister Mengyu’s undergarments!”
When Zhang Tao voiced his guess, Qin Mu was dumbfounded!
Steal? I could grab them openly in front of Sister Mengyu with no problem!
Qin Mu didn’t want to talk to this Senior Brother, who seemed to be hit by some brain-damaging aura, and wanted to slip away, but he couldn’t outrun the guy.
In a fit of anger, Qin Mu got angry. That’s it.
Fine, if I can’t afford to provoke him, can’t I just avoid him!
Qin Mu was about to turn back the way he came, but the other party kept chasing him. Just then, a familiar, pleasant voice rang out.
“Mu’er.”
It was Sister Mengyu!
A familiar pink figure came into view. Qin Mu was about to greet her, but Zhang Tao beat him to it, calling out first: “Junior Sister Mengyu! I caught a thief who stole your clothes!”
Watching Qin Mengyu hurry over, Zhang Tao smirked. Now that he’d caught the thief for Junior Sister Mengyu, his relationship with her was definitely about to take a big step forward!