Leng Yanfeng froze. It was as if he had heard something unbelievable. Then, a slight smile appeared on his usually grave face.
His smile, regardless of how you looked at it, was full of mockery.
"A person, who has still remained at the Qi Collection ranks after so many years... Is this the genius you're speaking of? It would seem that the Vermillion Bird Country has truly, declined to such a state. If someone like this can be considered a genius, then is everyone in the Vermillion Bird Country stuck in the Qi Collection ranks?"
It wasn’t just Leng Yanfeng this time because even Leng Wujing had begun to feel that Zuo Shangchen’s words were simply a joke.
"Fourth Prince, you must be joking. If someone with her level of power could be considered a genius, then what should Lady Shi Yun, who has reached the level of Martial King at such an early age, be considered as?" Leng Wujing shook his head. He found this entire affair rather hilarious. We really don't know how the Fourth Prince could have determined that Gu Ruoyun was a genius. Leng Wujing thought. This lie was way too obvious.
Zuo Shangchen smiled, "As far as I know, Shi Yun is already twenty years of age, and Xiao Yun’er is only fifteen. I dare guarantee that in about five more years, her capabilities would be on par with Shi Yun’s!"
"Shut up!"
Suddenly, Leng Yanfeng’s expression turned extremely cold. His black eyes were like two sharp blades as he shot a frosty glare towards Zuo Shangchen, "You don’t have the right to talk about Shi Yun’s talent! Especially when you compare her to that good-for-nothing, Gu Ruoyun! She’s not even worthy! Even if we’re talking about ten, twenty, or even thirty years, she will never be able to surpass Shi Yun!"
Shi Yun was the goddess of his heart, where all of his faith rested. He would never allow anyone to insult Shi Yun!
"Feng’er," Leng Wujing glanced sideways at Leng Yanfeng before turning his attention back to Zuo Shangchen, "Is the Fourth Prince willing to take a bet with me? No matter how much time you give to Gu Ruoyun, she’ll never be able to surpass Lady Shi Yun."
"My apologies." The corner of Zuo Shangchen’s lips curled into a faint smile, "I have no interest in placing bets on a sure thing. Furthermore, there is no prize that interests me in Azure Dragon Country."
Leng Wujing’s expression suddenly turned deadly serious. Despite His fear of Zuo Shangchen, He was still the ruler of this country; getting slapped across the face like this made Him feel extremely unhappy.
"I only came here to ask You, Your Imperial Highness to warn Your good son. Don’t trouble Gu Ruoyun anymore. He is no match for her status. Now, since I’ve said my piece, it’s time for me to leave."
Zuo Shangchen stretched lazily. His gaze seemed to have accidentally swept across Leng Yanfeng’s face, the mockery in his almond-shaped eyes promptly deepened just as his eyes landed on him.
Gu Shengxiao, I wonder how you’ll thank me for protecting your sister like this? Zuo Shangchen thought.
As if seeing Gu Shengxiao’s extremely grateful face before him, Zuo Shangchen laughed loudly, "Qingyi, let’s go. To the Hundred Herb Hall! I’m going to go play with Xiao Yun’er."
"Yes, My Lord."
Qingyi bowed her head and joined her hands fist-to-fist expressionlessly. As she looked at that man’s lazy yet bewitching face, helplessness flashed across the depths of her eyes.
She had been retained by her lord's side for so many years, and clearly understood everything about his mysophobia. He refused to let anyone help him, even during dressing — not even his own mother's concubine.
However, it was only in the company of that man alone, that he would allow casual touches, arms across his shoulder, that he would smile so comfortably, so freely…
Qingyi felt a little bitterness in her heart at the thought of this. She had accompanied her lord for so many years, silently loving him this entire time. However, her years of companionship could not compare to that one year of friendship between that man and her lord…
"My Lady, you’ve finally returned."
Elder Yu was pacing worriedly in the courtyard. However, as he noticed Gu Ruoyun walking towards him, he finally felt that he could relax.
"My Lady, this is…"
Suddenly, he noticed the eye-catching woman who was following closely behind Gu Ruoyun and froze.
"Her?" Gu Ruoyun glanced at the woman behind her, "She’s the Ghost Doctor, but she’s going to be my subordinate from now on."
"What?"
Elder Yu’s eyes widened in surprise.
What did my Lady say? That she, had accepted the Ghost Doctor as her subordinate? Everyone on the mainland knew how eccentric the Ghost Doctor was and she had always preferred to remain free and alone. Years ago, she had rejected the Weapon Refining Sect, even when they had sent her an invitation.
However, no matter how arrogant the Weapon Refining Sect was, they did not dare to go so far as to force the Ghost Doctor so brazenly.
The status of the Ghost Doctor on this mainland was very clear…
"The Dongfang family’s servant?" The Ghost Doctor’s eyes swept across Elder Yu, then she curled her lip in disapproval, "However, it does seem that you do not have a very good position in the Dongfang family, otherwise you wouldn’t have been sent to this place."
"Wei Yiyi." Gu Ruoyun frowned as she called the Ghost Doctor by name before she said, "Elder Yu is one of the elders in the Dongfang family and has helped me a lot. You are not to disrespect him."
Seeing Gu Ruoyun come to his defense, Elder Yu felt moved. The Young Master did not choose the wrong person. However, what shocked Elder Yu was that despite the rebuke by Guo Ruoyun, the Ghost Doctor was not angry at all!
The Ghost Doctor has always had an explosive temper. How could she allow herself to be scolded in front of someone else in such a manner without so much as a retaliation?
"Elder Yu, where has Xiao Ye gone to?"
Gu Ruoyun raised her eyebrows. Normally, when she returned home, Qianbei Ye would be one of the first to appear in front of her. However, this time she did not even see the silhouette of his figure…
"Eldest Miss, the transfer of the Liu ancestral home is complete. Lord Qianbei has gone over to help you with the clean-up of the rooms, my Lady. He’s currently not in the Hundred Herb Hall."
"Is that so?" Gu Ruoyun stroked her chin thoughtfully and then smiled, "If that’s the case, I’ll move over tonight. It’ll be good to get the Devil Sect settled in as well. Wei Yiyi, follow me."
"Yes, master Yun’er."
The Ghost Doctor smiled like a fox, her mesmerizing eyes were full of mischief and her tone was extremely seductive.
Master Yun’er?
Elder Yu’s eyes widened in shock. I didn't hear this incorrectly, did I? The Ghost Doctor called my Lady... Master?
Uh…
Without allowing Elder Yu the chance to react, the two figures disappeared from his sight.
…
The people of the Devil Sect were already waiting for Gu Ruoyun in the ancestral home. However, as Gu Ruoyun appeared with Wei Yiyi following closely behind her, everyone felt their bones turn to mush. Even though the Ghost Doctor was already close to her thirties, she looked as is she was in her twenties after she took the Beauty Rejuvenation Pill. The expressions she had on her face made her look like a fox spirit; her seductive demeanor was simply too enticing.
However, upon hearing that this beautiful woman was the famous Ghost Doctor, they could no longer keep their calm.
It would seem that their master had great power... Even the Ghost Doctor who could not be tamed had been brought under her wing. Did they still need to worry about the lack of experts within the Devil Sect?
This was especially true for Xunfeng. Compared to the mocking and ridicule he had directed towards Gu Ruoyun, his attitude had now turned into endless joy in the fact that she was his master. His revenge was well within reach.
"Xunfeng, Moyu, handle the accommodation arrangements for the Devil Sect. If there's anything that you do not understand, just ask the Ghost Doctor. She’s more experienced. Oh, and one more thing, I’m going to go into a closed-door cultivation for a month. No one is allowed to disturb me for the entire month."
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