Chapter 564: No Need For Looting! Just Find Another Mama!

Chapter 564: No Need For Looting! Just Find Another Mama!

In the Eight Symbols Guard Pavilion, about 20 Immortals of unfathomable cultivation stood vigil around the perimeter. The status of The Lady was evidently elevated.

Liu Mumu guessed the identity of the newcomer and exchanged a glance with Yun Xiao, signaling him to be cautious. Then, she discreetly retreated to a distance.

"Young Master, this way please," the elder in black robes said with a respectful demeanor, treating Yun Xiao as if he truly were the young master of the Cao Family.

"Thank you." Yun Xiao stepped across the corridor and approached the door of his practice room.

The elder remained at the courtyard entrance.

Yun Xiao proceeded on his own, knocking on the stone door and whispering, "Lu Yao asks for an audience."

"Enter." A gentle voice came from within.

"Yes." Yun Xiao pushed the door open gently and stepped inside.

There, in his cultivation chamber, sat a woman in a blue gown on a wooden chair, her presence a melding of the sea and lightning—fair-skinned, beautiful, petite, and enchanting. Her spirit was more vivid and ethereal than any others Yun Xiao had met in the Thunder Department, noble yet clear.

Yun Xiao looked at her, then around the room, and asked softly, "Sister, may I know where my master's wife is?"

The woman in the blue gown paused, then chuckled softly, her smile warm as a spring breeze.

"Am I that young?" she asked with a smile.

"Uh..." Yun Xiao realized his mistake and bowed. "I have spoken out of turn, please forgive me."

She shook her head. "Those words are pleasing; where is the offense?"

"Yes," Yun Xiao smiled as well.

"But..." She looked at him, smiling, "why do you call me ‘master's wife'? Foster mother would be more appropriate. If you don't mind, call me mother, and I might just agree."

Yun Xiao blushed. "Previously, General Cao intended to adopt me, but fearing I might tarnish his reputation due to my meager talents, I chose to serve him loyally as a disciple first, and have yet to truly earn his approval."

"I see." She nodded, then seriously added, "Let's forget about Old Cao for now. You can continue to be his disciple, but as for me, I regard you as my son."

"This..." Yun Xiao hesitated.

"Don't worry, in this house, I, Gu Suwan, have the final say," she said, standing up and approaching Yun Xiao.

She was not tall, her youthful aura accentuated, delicate, and exquisitely beautiful.

"Your surname is Gu?" Yun Xiao asked.

"Yes," Gu Suwan replied.

"My mother also shares the surname Gu," Yun Xiao revealed.

The name of Miss Yu was Gu Suyu.

Of course, it was merely a coincidence.

"Is that so?" Gu Suwan's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she mused, "This shows that you and I are truly fated."

Yun Xiao responded, "Your affection overwhelms me."

"Come on now. No need to be so reserved. A mother needs no reason to dote on her son." Gu Suwan pouted. She stepped forward, straightened a lock of Yun Xiao’s hair, and with a wink, she offered, "I’ll give you some small gifts if you call me mom. How about that?"

Though she was clearly no longer a girl and likely around the age of General Cao, her playful innocence was innate.

For Yun Xiao, the sight was peculiar—a woman who looked hardly more than a child herself, asking to be called mother.

"This... I haven’t yet proven myself. Wouldn’t General Cao be displeased?" Yun Xiao asked.

As the two spoke, Gu Suwan glanced at the sky. "It’s getting late. Why don’t you come stay with me at the Cao household? I’ve had a palace cleaned up for you, the Drifting Cloud Palace. It will be your residence from now on."

She had thought of everything.

Yet, Yun Xiao hesitated slightly, asking softly, "What about General Cao..."

"Don't mind him. That old man is used to putting on a stern face, expecting others to guess his thoughts. It's quite dull," Gu Suwan spoke disparagingly.

Yun Xiao nodded but added, "I have yet to achieve anything notable. I feel somewhat undeserving of the favor he has shown me. To avoid causing him annoyance, I’d like to stay here until I can make a notable contribution during the selection in the Thunder Department and truly earn his approval. Only then would I take up the role as the young master of the Cao household. Would that be alright?"

"You're worried about Jiang Taiping's two daughters, aren’t you? I’ve seen them; both are beauties," Gu Suwan laughed.

"My focus is on achievements..." Yun Xiao said.

"No need to explain. It’s natural for young people to experience romantic feelings." Gu Suwan nodded. "We’ll do as you suggest. You can move to the Cao household whenever that old man gives his nod."

"Thank you." Yun Xiao nodded.

"Your approach is right. The title of Young Master of the Cao Household is a divine blessing. Many are blinded by it, lost in luxury, becoming arrogant and overbearing. But you, always mindful to repay the kindness shown to you, show your true nature remains intact, neither servile nor overbearing." After speaking, Gu Suwan's beautiful eyes twinkled. "It’s your temperament that makes me grow fonder of you."

"I will work hard." Yun Xiao nodded.

"Well, it’s getting late, and the second round of selections is about to start. I won’t disturb you further. If you need anything, you can always come find me at the Cao household."

"Alright," Yun Xiao said.

Before leaving, Gu Suwan gave Yun Xiao a profound look at the door, sighing. "You've grown so handsome, I wonder which girl will be lucky enough to have you."

With that, she closed the stone door for Yun Xiao and departed.

Yun Xiao stood still, waiting for a long while.

"Congratulations on gaining another mother!" Red Moon chuckled.

"Bluey, what do you think of her?" Yun Xiao asked.

"Why don’t you ask me first?" Red Moon glared.

"Then you first," Yun Xiao said.

"My verdict: thumbs up!" Red Moon stated seriously.

Yun Xiao paused, then frustrated, covered its mouth, scolding, "You fool, always focused on one thing!"

"Can't help it, he was just made that way," Blue Star rolled his eyes, then added, "The lady seems nice, straightforward, and generous."

"Yes, that's what she wants me to see," Yun Xiao said.

"And then?" Blue Star pouted, "Are you going to lecture me on human nature again?"

"No need, just keep watching and you’ll see. If there's a favor, I’ll accept it. If there’s trouble, I’ll repay it fiercely."

As soon as he finished speaking, Blue Star said, "Someone else is coming."

Red Moon bit Yun Xiao’s finger excitedly. "This time it's different!"

At this moment, the stone door of the cultivation chamber was pushed open, and a tall, slender figure appeared at the door.

Her violet hair flowed like waves, her long dress split to reveal her legs up to her waist, her figure sinuous like a water snake, her red lips vivid, and her eyes alluring, emitting an intoxicatingly peachy allure...

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