Under the eaves, Xu Chang'an removed the Spiritual Barrier. He took the cloth bag handed over by Gu Qiancheng and was momentarily stunned as he held it.
Storage Pouch?
With a slight input of Spiritual Qi, he discovered that there was about twenty meters of space inside, entirely empty without storing any items.
This is a good thing.
Xu Chang'an raised his head, looking at the young girl holding an umbrella, thinking that she indeed has a close relationship with Steward Zhu.
"She said you could use it first and then hand it over to the people at Muyu Peak when you go up the mountain," Gu Qiancheng explained.
Xu Chang'an thought for a moment and realized Zhu Pingniang meant for him to use the Storage Pouch to move.
When Xu Chang'an first went to the Chaoyun Sect, he brought nothing with him, but since he plans to bring Yun Qian along now, there will certainly be plenty of things to take.
Zhu Pingniang's consideration is very meticulous.
Although he now has the System Space, under unfamiliar circumstances with the System, he is not in a hurry to store things in it. He had considered procuring items in Beisang City to fill the System Space, but being cautious... Beisang City is under the Chaoyun Sect's jurisdiction, so actions must be taken carefully.
"I understand." Xu Chang'an nodded, saying, "Thank you, Miss, for coming here specially."
"My name is Gu Qiancheng." Gu Qiancheng took a step forward, the bell at her waist jingling, and she looked up, staring straight at Xu Chang'an, "Are you going to take Ms. Yun to the Chaoyun Sect?"
"Yes." Xu Chang'an nodded, thinking that this must be something Zhu Pingniang had told her.
"I don't think it's a good place." Gu Qiancheng remarked in confusion, "You're an Inner Disciple of the Chaoyun Sect, you should know... there are all kinds of people in the Chaoyun Sect, it's not a good place."
Xu Chang'an blinked.
It was true that the Chaoyun Sect is the largest sect in Qing Province, but in fact, it hasn't stood in Qing Province for long. It solely relies on the Sect Leader in the Qiankun Realm for support. Back then, the Sect Leader reached an agreement with the various sects in Qing Province, internally accepting disciples from various sects, leading to the current scale.
And since many of the initial disciples came from other sects in Qing Province... this led to the current distinct factions within the Chaoyun Sect.
Where there are factions, there will naturally be conflicts.
The so-called largest sect in Qingzhou is essentially a gathering of many sects into a Cultivation Holy Land, uniformly governed by a Sect Leader in the Qiankun Realm.
In such a place, where is the unity?
"I think it's quite good." Xu Chang'an thought for a moment and said, "The Chaoyun Sect is a place with very strict rules."
Because there are many factions internally, the rules are extremely rigorous to balance the environment. As long as one does not breach the rules or make mistakes... it is possible to live peacefully.
Although the Sect Leader Chaoyun spends all day cultivating and doesn't pay much attention to the sect's affairs, which has led to intense factional conflicts.
But to someone like that... beneath the Qiankun, all are ants; she naturally won't care about the thoughts of ants.
"You think there are rules because you're too weak now." Gu Qiancheng immediately said, "You, an Outer Sect Steward, simply don't get involved in the conflicts, hence you appear stable."
Xu Chang'an did not speak but instead looked curiously at Gu Qiancheng.
As he decided to bring his wife up the mountain, he naturally has considered everything thoroughly and won't be swayed by the words of a little girl.
After all...
What exactly is her relationship with Yun Qian?
Xu Chang'an remained silent, labeling Gu Qiancheng in his mind as "peculiar" and "overly sentimental."
Clearly, Gu Qiancheng is someone who stands relatively high, hence she can say such things about the Chaoyun Sect not being a good place, like those disciples from other sects who believe cultivating the Ninth Grade Technique is a waste of time.
Xu Chang'an himself has no foundation; he cultivates the most basic Cultivation Technique, but even so, in the eyes of ordinary people, he is still part of the Immortal Sect.
Xu Chang'an understands the principle of aiming high but enduring a life thin as paper.
"Thank you for your kindness, Miss Gu, but... having a small road is better than having no road at all." Xu Chang'an said calmly.
"I'm not the kind of clueless little girl you think I am!" Gu Qiancheng seemed to realize she was categorized by Xu Chang'an as one of those high-minded people.
Why not eat meat cake?
She's not that foolish.
Welcoming guests from all directions is essentially a "feast" hosted by the Qingzhou Immortal Sect, with the sect hosting a Qiankun Realm Sect Leader, and integrating disciples from various sects, hosting a feast is most fit.
She had already planned that after ascending Chaoyun, she would first find that bad guy who killed her Cyan-eyed Tiger and beat him up to vent her anger. Then, as usual, she would reside in the Chaoyun Sect, leveraging the sect's surges of Spiritual Power to cultivate for a while.
During this time, she can take care of Ms. Yun, whom she had fallen in love with at first sight, and also observe Ms. Yun's husband.
"My intention is, for Ms. Yun's sake, if you take her and get bullied in the Chaoyun Sect," Gu Qiancheng stood upright and said, "You can come and find me during this feast as I'll be living on Tripod Heart Peak for a while too."
"Is that so?" Xu Chang'an looked at Gu Qiancheng with some surprise.
Having her dumplings and now she came to say she wants to protect him?
Xu Chang'an expressed gratitude but didn't take it to heart... after all, given the temperament of such a young lady, the likelihood of a spur-of-the-moment whim is quite high, and Xu Chang'an certainly won't take an idle word as an imperial edict.
Yet, his demeanor was such that Gu Qiancheng believed Xu Chang'an truly considered her words.
"I will be living on Tripod Heart Peak, you remember that... or rather, you don't need to remember. I know Ms. Yun has settled on Celestial Bright Peak and I will frequently visit her." Gu Qiancheng proudly looked at Xu Chang'an, "You live on Three Officials Rock of Muyu Peak, which is quite a distance from Celestial Bright Peak; I am closer to her."
"..." Xu Chang'an's eye twitched unnaturally.
No matter how far it is, isn't it just a matter of a Teleportation Array?
"Miss, why do you like her?" Xu Chang'an was very puzzled and asked.
"I don't know, Ms. Yun is very pretty, her temperament is lovely... anyway, I simply like her." Gu Qiancheng spat softly, speaking coquettishly, "Love at first sight, is that any business of yours?"
She cannot share her mother's affairs with outsiders.
Love at first sight?
Xu Chang'an thought that she is his wife, so isn't it his business?
"Never mind, I'm not talking to you anymore." Gu Qiancheng gently twirled the little red umbrella in her hand, rainwater sprinkling like a wall.
"Just remember to return the Storage Bag after you're done using it." Gu Qiancheng was about to turn around.
"Would you like to stay for breakfast?" Xu Chang'an suddenly said.
The other party expressed goodwill, so he knows what to do.
Gu Qiancheng took two steps forward, the little bell jingled for a good while before she said, "No, thank you."
With that, she held the little red umbrella, disappearing quickly on the street like a small mushroom in the rain. Judging by the direction... she headed to Flower Moon Building to find Zhu Pingniang.
"..."
Xu Chang'an couldn't grasp the girl's thoughts and shook his head, returning to the room only to see Yun Qian standing inside in sleepwear waiting for him. When she saw him come in, she asked puzzledly, "What exactly is your relationship with her?"
"Miss, this question should be mine to ask you, shouldn't it?"
"I..."
Yun Qian was about to speak when Xu Chang'an walked over, without warning, and scooped her up around the waist.
Placed on the couch by Xu Chang'an, Yun Qian calmly said, "We haven't eaten yet, I don't have the energy for anything else."