Chapter 181: Amazing!
"That means, the two of you are also going back to Kunshan?" questioned Jun Caiwei, holding his fan.
Qiao Wan nodded. "Yes, I heard you both came for the Kunshan Fellow Practitioner Meeting?"
Jun Caiwei suggested, "Brother Niu, how about this? Since we're going the same way, let's travel together and take care of each other along the way."
While Qiao Wan and Jun Caiwei had a serious conversation, Gan Nan sat in the farmhouse, his face turning red. He nervously sat in his chair, sweating profusely, and didn't dare to look at Miss Pei sitting across from him.
Sobbing in his heart, the young man thought, "Wan'er, I have finally found the girl I want to be with for the rest of my life."
Qiao Wan sat still in her chair, silently considering for a moment.
For some reason, this scholar named Nan Zihan from Qingyang Academy felt familiar to her, somewhat similar to Gan Nan, her first true friend. Surprisingly, she didn't want to reject this proposal!
Jun Caiwei, who was closely observing Qiao Wan's expression, immediately propped up his fan and added, "Since Brother Niu has no objections, let's settle it like this."
At this moment, Li Si finally found some sense of presence and quickly spoke up, "It's getting late. If there is anything, why don't we discuss it tomorrow, Immortal Masters? I will arrange accommodations for Qiao Wan and Miss Pei."
Especially Miss Pei.
This Miss Pei, although her shoulders are a bit wide, her voice is a bit husky, and she is a bit taller, she hasn't said much since she entered the room earlier. Li Si silently sighed, despite having a stunningly beautiful face, she is really low-key, gentle, and virtuous.
As the sun set, darkness enveloped the surroundings.
Qiao Wan went back to her room to rest.
Pei Chunzheng, who lived next door, locked his door as soon as he entered due to his leg injury. He kept a dark expression and had no intention of coming out or moving around.
It wasn't until nightfall that some noises finally came from the adjacent room.
Pei Chunzheng came out with a wooden basin.
He went to take a bath.
Although Qiao Wan had changed him into a clean light-pink chiffon dress that exposed his waist and had lotus flowers on it, the bloodstains and sweat from falling off the cliff were still stuck to his skin. Qiao Wan, who had been on missions with Pei Chunzheng for over ten years, knew very well that he liked cleanliness.
Most male protagonists in romance novels are a little obsessive about cleanliness, and Pei Chunzheng was no exception.
The "Dust Removal Spell" could only remove the dirt on the body, so after sitting in the house for half a day, Pei Chunzheng couldn't bear it anymore and came out with the wooden basin, his face dark.
As soon as he stepped out, he bumped into Gan Nanwith a reddened face.
Should he greet this fairy-like maiden? Would it be too sudden?
Seeing the "girl" coming towards him with a wooden basin from a distance, the young man felt a burning sensation in his heart.
Unexpectedly, a hand suddenly landed on Gan Nan's shoulder. The person who did it was very familiar, and they said with a smile, "A beautiful lady and a good man, what are you afraid of? If you like her, go for it. Brother Jun is behind you supporting you, isn't he?"
Gan Nan turned around in surprise and exclaimed, "Brother Jun?!"
His hidden thoughts were once again exposed in front of everyone, causing his face to flush even redder.
"I...I didn't mean it that way. I just wanted to take a look," Gan Nan stammered.
The young man looked a little disappointed.
Miss Pei was so good-looking, she must have many suitors. And he was just the weakest and most useless person among them. If only Sister Wan'er were here, she would surely give advice. She was much more efficient in her actions than him.
Perhaps...
Gan Nan silently watched the graceful figure of the "young lady" as she walked away. He thought to himself that as long as he could watch over and protect Miss Pei from afar, it would be enough.
As a single man from the demon realm who has never been in love in hundreds of years, Jun Caiwei couldn't understand the melancholic and immature feelings of this young man with a single glance.
"This is not right," he said, tapping the young man's forehead with his folding fan. "Shanshan, if you don't take the initiative, do you expect Miss Pei to reach out to you? Girls are naturally shy, so you need to put in more effort."
The young man stammered and looked up. "Brother Jun... can I really do it?!"
"Go ahead, Brother Jun is here to support and cheer you on," said Jun Caiwei .
With a little bit of excitement already present, the young man, encouraged by the man, felt a surge of confidence and his eyes sparkled.
Yes! He wanted to give it a try! He wanted to say hello to Miss Pei!
Under the gaze of Jun Caiwei , the young man nervously took a step forward, gathering his courage as he walked around the courtyard, waiting for "Miss Pei" to finish bathing.
Jun Caiwei, without looking away, took out a flask from his bag and said, "Brother Niu, what a coincidence. The night is perfect. Won't you join me for a drink?"
Qiao Wan walked to the man's side and fell deep into thought. Was it right or wrong to dress Pei Chunzheng as a girl?
Deciding not to dwell on it, she took the flask and took a sip before handing it back to the man in front of her.
Accepting the flask.rubbed his chin and said, "Don't you care about your sister? By the way, here's the flask."
Qiao Wan took the flask and replied, "It's okay. She's older now and it's time for her to find a good family."
"Brother Niu is truly open-minded."
"Don't flatter me, Weiwei," said Qiao Wan as she handed the flask back.
Qiao Wan and Jun Caiwei crouched in the darkness, eagerly watching the scene unfold.
The "young girl" finally finished bathing and came out with her soft black hair flowing.
Gan Nan's eyes lit up when he caught a glimpse of Miss Pei's figure from afar. "Pei... Miss Pei!"
As the girl finally walked into the light, Jun Caiwei trembled violently as he held the wine jug, and the liquid in his mouth sprayed out decisively.
The "girl" bare her strong upper body and expressionlessly held a wooden basin, wandering in the dim light of the lantern.
These chest muscles, abs, and strong arms, this guy is definitely a strong man!
Gan Nan exclaimed, "Miss Pei - uh!"
The young man was taken aback.
Miss Pei? Turned into a man?
The transformed Miss Pei, holding a wooden basin, paused for a moment and her gaze fell on the young man with a vacant expression.
He had no idea what this Confucian scholar from Qingyang Academy was doing here in the middle of the night, without sleep.
The young man's gaze was cold, his upper body strong but thin.
Gan Nan stuttered, "Pei... Miss Pei?" His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were bewildered.
The young man casually looked away and coldly walked away with the basin.
What happened to Miss Pei?! How did she become a man?!
His first proposal ended in failure.
The second time he fell in love, it ended in failure.
Who could have imagined that Miss Pei was actually a man!
He, he, he, only likes girls who are fragrant and soft.
In an instant, the young man felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
Although he was a useless dragon, Gan Nan was at least a member of the Ao clan, a dragon clan, and had a bit of male chauvinism as a royal dragon.
"I never expected him to be dressed as a woman. Poor me, an old man, has to comfort the heartbroken young man."
Jun Caiwei sighed inexplicably and said, "Brother Niu, I'm going ahead."
Wiping the wine stain from the corner of his mouth, he grabbed a wine jug and went up.
After bidding farewell to Jun Caiwei, Qiao Wan looked up and saw the young man standing in front of her with an uncertain expression on his face.
Her makeup was still not fully removed, with a hint of red at the corner of her eye, captivating and alluring, with an inscrutable gaze.
Qiao Wan looked up and said, "Taoist friend... Pei?"
"Jun Caiwei." The young man lowered his gaze and suddenly said three words with an inexplicable meaning.
His black and soft wet hair was still dripping with water.
Crystal-clear droplets of water trickled down his forehead, hanging on his long eyelashes, reluctant to fall.
As the night breeze blew, they rolled over his exposed slender waist and seeped into the pink chiffon lotus dress, like a delicate pink lotus in its early bloom.
Qiao Wan's mouth twitched.
He saw it all.
Pei Chunzheng's eyes narrowed slightly.
Just a moment ago, Qiao Wan and the other person drank from the same pot of wine.
But as soon as the words came out, they turned into taunts.
"After bidding farewell to Cen Qingyou, Taoist Friend Qiao, you've already found someone else so quickly?"
Qiao Wan calmly asked, "Pei taoist friend, are you sick?"
The young man's face suddenly changed drastically and after several transformations, it settled into a cold expression. He approached a few steps closer, bare-chested, leaving one hand free.
The scent of freshly washed skin hit Qiao Wan's face, causing her to instinctively take a step back.
The young man's icy fingertips landed on her lips with a bit of force, wiping away the wine stains. With a flick of his finger to remove the liquid, he held a wooden basin with a mocking look in his eyes and turned to leave.
After realizing what he had done, the young man's figure appeared stiff, his steps unsteady, and his pace quick, as if he was being chased by a ghost.
As he entered the door and slammed it shut, his racing heartbeat finally calmed down.
Pei Chunzheng, his face looking a bit unpleasant, leaned against the door.
Why was he afraid of Qiao Wan?!! Did she really scare him?
At the same time, the young boy squatting in the courtyard felt lost in life.
"Brother Jun, do you also think I'm useless?"
Known for his hot temper and sharp tongue in the demon realm, Brother Jun calmly waved his folding fan and mercilessly criticized, "Well, you are pretty useless if you can't even tell men from women."
The young man's figure shook silently, his face covered in despair.
"If only Wan'er was here, if only Wan'er was here, then I wouldn't be so embarrassed, waaah!"
Jun Caiwei raised an eyebrow, "Speaking of which, I'm quite curious. Who is this Wan'er that you think about day and night?"
"Wan'er, my younger sister..." Gan Nan hesitated a bit, "she's actually not my sister."
The young man sat in a corner, completely lost, and kept rambling on, "We are sworn brothers and sisters."
The man had a complex and hesitant expression, "Sworn... brothers and sisters?"
"Well, let me explain." The young man scratched his head, "Back then, my senior and I went to Kunshan together..."
After a long while.smiled mysteriously, "So, you became sworn brothers and sisters?"
"Brother Jun, why is your face like that?"
"It's nothing, I just suddenly realized that maybe we need to change how we address each other."
"Alright then."
The fake Jun Caiwei, the real Mei Kangping, had a vein popping on his forehead as he quietly clenched his folding fan.
His clever niece knew how to stir up trouble for him, Su Buhuo, do you know what your daughter is up to?
...
Unaware, Qiao Wan and Pei Chunzheng's group stayed in this place for only two days. On the third day, they set off together towards Kunshan.
These past few days, Nan Zihan didn't dare to look at Pei Achun.
After walking for a long time, they finally caught sight of the mountains of Kunshan.
The mountains stretched endlessly, and on top of these mountains stood Kunshan, with its snowy and clear skies.
They stopped at the mountain gate and handed over the jade token of Kunshan. Soon, a disciple guarding the gate hurried off to report.
In no time, Xiao Boyang, Mu Xiaoxiao, and others arrived in haste.
When Mu Xiaoxiao saw Qiao Wan and Pei Chunzheng were fine, she widened her eyes in astonishment and glanced at the two additional people.
"These two are...?"
He still remembered this Taoist Friend Mu.
Gan Nan thought for a moment.
This person seemed to be the elder martial sister of his little sister.
He took a step forward and respectfully greeted, "I am Nan Zihan, a disciple of Qingyang Academy."
The girl blinked curiously, "Taoist Friend Nan."
Her gaze landed on Jun Caiwei, who had been silent since earlier.
"And who is this Taoist Friend...?"
The man smiled freely and gracefully, bowing gently. "I am Jun Caiwei," he introduced himself.
The man appeared to be around thirty years old, with a tall and handsome figure. When he smiled, his eyes and eyebrows curved delicately, giving him a mature and charming look. This kind of mature man's demeanor was very tempting to the young girl.
Mu Xiaoxiao couldn't help becoming a little flushed, and politely replied, "Brother Jun."
The girl's voice was soft and sweet, just like a clear spring in the mountains.
Jun Caiwei raised his hand and folded his fan. "Wait a minute, Brother Jun? This taoist friend, we don't seem to be that familiar, do we?"
The man's expression turned serious. "Young girl, calling a stranger 'big brother' at the first sight, what kind of behavior is that? I could be old enough to be your father. It's too intimate for you to call me that."
Mu Xiaoxiao was taken aback. "Jun... taoist friend?"
This rejection was very harsh, causing Mu Xiaoxiao's face to stiffen slightly. She nervously bit her lip and timidly said, "I just, when I saw Brother Jun, I felt a sense of familiarity... like a big brother. It was a momentary impoliteness, and I hope Taoist Friend Jun can forgive Xiaoxiao's rudeness."
Jun Caiwei put away his sword and bowed, saying, "I see now. I wrongly blamed Taoist Friend Mu."
"Taoist Friend Mu must have many lost big brothers, wow, impressive."
