He said... Grand Master and Senior Brother have already fallen in the Void.
Bai Xian tried to think of what expression to make in response, but in the end, she just ruffled his head and said, "I'm back."
Xuan Mingzi understood.
At this time, as the eleventh generation sect leader of Yun Kui Mountain,
He had already learned of Bai Xian's identity.
He cried even more sadly. Even after seeing the myriad of the mortal world, Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle's old ailment had not healed.
She might even forget him at any moment.
But fortunately, Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle didn't forget.
He begged Bai Xian to stay, so Bai Xian stayed... and has been here until today.
Bai Xian thought about these years.
Following Yun Ming's advice, she decided to show more care to those around her, with some greetings of unclear meaning.
"Although birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural laws of heaven and earth,
Humans still need to lean on each other for warmth, and cultivators are no different. Anyway, you can't go wrong listening to me."
Yun Ming said this... Bai Xian tilted her head, looking at little Xuanzi, whose eyes were often tearful, and a smile involuntarily curved on her lips.
"Hmm... I forgot today is New Year's Eve. Happy New Year."
She fumbled in her clothes, pulled out a few hundred-yuan bills, and stuffed them into Xuan Mingzi's arms. Then she stood on tiptoe and ruffled the old man's head.
"Going now~"
"Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle... take care."
Xuan Mingzi stood dazed, clutching the banknotes in his arms. Time seemed to travel back many years, when he, too, was a youth... Soon after, outside the courtyard.
Xu Zhimo followed closely behind Bai Xian, marveling. It was rare to see the old man so flustered.
He called her Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle, and his master also called her Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle.
He really didn't know how long the woman in front of him had lived.
But that wasn't important. Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle was Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle, an elder who had watched him grow up.
Pfft~
It seemed she had held it in for a long time. Only then did Bai Xian burst out laughing, "Did you secretly photograph your master? Remember to send it to me."
"That guy is actually still crying like a child~"
Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle seemed very happy.
This was one of the few emotions Xu Zhimo could perceive from her. Most of the time, Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle was emotionless.
He silently mourned for his master, who had been made fun of, for one second.
He felt sorry for Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle for three seconds. The happier she laughed, the stronger her sadness was—this was Xu Zhimo's speculation.
"How did the things I asked you to do go? What were their reactions?"
"Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle is truly prescient. You saw Qing Xuan's side; I suffered quite a bit... As for Junior Brother..."
Xu Zhimo inexplicably wanted to laugh. He acted obedient in front of Qing Xuan every day, but in front of him, he clamored that no one could touch his Senior Sister... He didn't even refute what he said about enjoying the blessings of having multiple wives.
But it was not bad.
At least he dared to admit it and wasn't wishy-washy.
Young people are truly brave. They want to create a happy and peaceful ending. Although Xu Zhimo wasn't optimistic,
But, that was his Junior Brother.
If he didn't help, who would?
After listening to Xu Zhimo's narration, Bai Xian naturally thought more deeply. She had already calculated Yun'er's marriage for this life.
If he had chosen only Hong Dou steadily,
Then no other peach blossoms could cause trouble, but how could he be so honest?
Moreover, if he had chosen that way,
The fates of the others would become increasingly obsessive, leading to grandeur and then perishing in that grandeur. It could be said that Yun Ming made them, and Yun Ming broke them.
Bai Xian took out osmanthus cakes from a bag in her arms, popped them into her mouth, and nodded at Xu Zhimo.
As if to say, "Well done."
Xu Zhimo immediately rubbed his hands together, looking at her with anticipation, and said nervously, "Then Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle, the marriage you helped me calculate..."
He didn't have many demands: legally adult, height no more than 1.5 meters, petite, delicate features.
Easygoing personality, preferably a bit timid.
Measurements unlimited, but if he could choose... a hand's grasp.
When he first said it, Xu Zhimo was beaten.
After all, this was not much different from pointing at Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle and saying, "Find me someone just like you."
Only the personality didn't match.
"I already said, Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle is not a wish-granting machine."
"Your marriage... will be evident next year. At that time, a noblewoman will come to your door. You must seize the opportunity."
"She has golden hair and eyes like the blue sea."
"Her personality is very tsundere, but you must believe that as long as you are bold enough and take the initiative, no matter how much she scolds you, don't give up... In a few more years, I'll be able to hold my little Apprentice's grandchild."
Bai Xian described it this way.
Xu Zhimo immediately started fantasizing. Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle might tease him, but she wouldn't joke.
So it's tsundere... Tsundere is also good, the disdainful look is great.
After all, men are born to conquer the world; how can it be without some difficulty? Look at Junior Brother; he could just enjoy the fruits of others' labor, but he insisted on making it difficult for himself.
One isn't enough, bring two!
A model for our generation.
As the Senior Brother, how could he shrink back?
Hehehe, hehehe, hehehe... Tiannan Peak, on a higher stone platform.
Yun Ming gently put down the last box of fireworks, exhaled a warm breath, and gazed into the distance.
Dusk obscured the distant mountain's red glow, the bright moon shone high, and the courtyard was somewhat dim. This was the liveliest time of the year here.
After a day of noisy fun, all the fellow Apprentices gathered here, preparing to watch the fireworks show prepared by Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother.
"Aren't you going to do something tonight?"
Senior Brother leaned close to Yun Ming, his wolf tail inexplicably excited. He had been like this since they first met, not knowing what good fortune he had encountered.
But Senior Brother's good fortune... Yun Ming shivered. No good things came to mind, so he replied irritably.
"It's too early; it will scare Senior Sister."
"Oh, then tonight, a certain someone shouldn't burrow into Qing Xuan's arms, shouldn't move his hands indiscriminately, and shouldn't look around indiscriminately."
"Tsk, Senior Brother... why does everything I say change its flavor when it comes out of your mouth? Am I that kind of person?"
Xu Zhimo didn't reply, just smiled.
Junior Brother certainly wasn't before, but it's hard to say about the future.
"Let's set off the fireworks. Haven't you seen my Apprentice's daughter waiting impatiently below?"
Yun Ming glanced down.
The little thing was indeed very excited, but also very mischievous. She had climbed up the cliff to the stone platform when no one was paying attention.
Seeing Yun Ming look over, she waved her hands incessantly and shouted loudly.
"Master~"
"Master, I've come to find you—"
Yun Ming was startled, his face dark. He immediately flew down on his sword, picked up the mischievous Yi Xuan, and said crossly.
"Don't call me Master. I don't have such a troublesome Apprentice as you."
"Master, I'm sorry... Tonight, I'll obediently let you spank my bottom... Mmm mmm..."
Upon hearing this, Yun Ming quickly covered the little white-haired girl's mouth. Can't we just not mention this? It makes it sound like he's particularly fond of spanking Yi Xuan's bottom.
But it was already too late.
Xu Zhimo still cast a shocked gaze.
"Junior Brother, you're actually that kind of person..."
But there were many people below, so he didn't do anything, but his eyes looked like they wanted to eat someone.
Yun Ming covered his face, his mood extremely bad.
Now, it was probably going to be known throughout the entire mountain that he made his two Apprentices lie on the bed to be spanked.
"I'll deal with you when we get back."
He gave Yi Xuan's bottom a fake smile and a glance.
It did feel good to spank. Since things had come to this, he might as well just give up. He pinched his Apprentice's little face.
"Oh..."
Yi Xuan poked her fingers together, seeming to realize she had said the wrong thing again.
Then, remembering Ling'er's idea, she immediately pounced into Yun Ming's arms and began to act spoiled, "Master is so amazing! You can fly on a sword just like a Sword Immortal. I want to learn too!"
This almost made Xu Zhimo die of envy... He also wanted such a Apprentice.
But he could only pretend to be aloof, putting on the demeanor of a righteous Senior Brother. With a flick of his sleeve, he began to light the fireworks.
He muttered under his breath.
I'm not envious at all, really... Yun Ming couldn't argue with his Apprentice anymore at this point. Such a cute little thing, he would let her off today since it was New Year's.
As the fireworks ascended to the sky, countless people looked up.
Their colorful eyes were filled with the color of hope, but some just stared blankly at the young figure in the light and shadow.
For a long time.
The splendor returned to silence.
The courtyard quickly had only a few scattered people left. Xuan Mingzi chatted with his Apprentice for a while, then quickly dragged Xu Zhimo, who had already prepared peanuts and melon seeds, away.
As the Grand Master, he still had many places to go.
After the three little ones got tired of playing with firecrackers and sparklers, everyone returned inside, but this year was a bit different.
Yi Xuan said she was going back to her room, but immediately darted into Master's room.
However, halfway there, she was caught by Bai Xian, who had arrived at some unknown time, "You two, stay with Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle tonight."
Ling'er's eyes immediately sparkled, a little excited, but she tried to hold it in, pulling Ke Ke and yawning.
"Senior Sister Ke Ke, let's sleep at Yi Jiang and Yi Xuan's place. It's been so long since I've spent the night with Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle~"
Ke Ke naturally had no objections.
But she couldn't help but feel that something was amiss. What exactly was amiss?
Ah, right!
Since they all left, wouldn't that leave only Junior Brother Yun Ming and Senior Sister alone in a room together...?