Chapter 472: Danger Breeds Opportunity

Chapter 472: Danger Breeds Opportunity

Gui Yutongs palace on Gui Deluns peak was a prim affair in white and pink, feminine without being overly so. Everything had its place, and every piece of dcor sat perfectly where it ought to be.

Gui Yutong! A young man jumped up at the gates of her palace, eager as a puppy.

Hui blinked. Who is this?

Wait, no. I know. Its her incestuous brother, Fan Fan something.

Sectgoer rolled his eyes. Wu Fanyun.

Yes, yes, thats it. Incestuous half-brother Wu Fanyun. Hui nodded to himself, ignoring the puppy at the door.

Wu Fanyun scowled at Hui. He reached out to Gui Yutong, but she dodged his grip and went past, ignoring him the same as Hui. Hurt, he stared after her, his puppy eyes dripping with tears.

Bai Jingwen looked at him, then gave him a good kick. With a yelp, Wu Fanyun went rolling through the yard.

Well, thats what you get for touching the lotus beasts wife. Hui shook his head at the tumbling man and walked on.

Im so sorry about that. I had no idea Father would do that. And Liu Guang hes always been a bit Gui Yutong said, trailing off.

Mmm, its fine. In any case, Elder Sister, how does it go? Hui asked, glancing at her stomach. There was still no sign of child.

It grows every day. Its quite awful, at times. The sickness in the morning she trailed off. Thats nothing you want to hear about.

Hui nodded. Its certainly not my domain. Well, if Elder Sister ever needs healing, you can always turn to me. Ill do my best!New novel chapters are published on

She nodded. Walking on a few paces, she paused and looked back. I wont restrict you any more than Father already has. If you want to invite a friend over theres a guest house, past the pond. Treat it as yours.

Hui bowed. Many thanks, Elder Sister. A pond? Hmm

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A Month Later

Exhausted, Lao Ning wobbled back toward the disciples barracks, barely able to stay on his feet. All around him, other disciples panted and limped along, wiping sweat from their brows.

Beside him, Shen Aiguo shook her head, taking a moment to suck in a breath. Does that even count as practice? Its just torture!

Lao Ning waved his hand. Its for our own good. Master says so.

Master doesnt even watch us anymore. Were practically just guinea pigs for Liu Guang, Shen Aiguo argued.

Shooting her a glance, Lao Ning shut his mouth and shook his head.

What? Do you believe that rumor that the mouthy ones get taken as Liu Guangs actual guinea pigs? Shen Aiguo asked, shaking her head.

Hui smiled, watching the tired and injured disciples flow into his back yard. Yes, yes, excellent, excellent! Come on in. This small Hui has a few tricks for you.

Ah, thank goodness I know so many handsome cultivators. I was able to use the snakeskin technique to tweak my face and make myself even more handsome. Plus, the lotus beasts always look adorable.

It would have been even better if I could have had a beautiful female cultivator as well, but Gui Yutong is busy, and Bai Jingwen would sooner bite me than cooperate.

I might be trapped in this yard, but it doesnt mean I cant be a corrupting influence.

Smiling, Hui greeted the cultivators. Come on in! Take a seat, take a seat. Would anyone like spirit fruits? Or maybe a bit of elixir? Rest, rest. Take a load off.

Shen Aiguo marched up to Hui. She bowed. Shen Aiguo, fourth stage, I have seven thousand spirit stones and Id make a great wife.

Hui blinked. Er yes?

A hand closed around Shen Aiguos collar. Laughing awkwardly, Lao Ning drew her away from Hui. Haha! Please dont take Junior Martial Sisters jokes too seriously. Shen Aiguo, you

I mean every word I said, Shen Aiguo said, breaking free of his grip with practiced ease. She ran up and grabbed Huis hand. Senior, youre the first man to meet my high standards. Please marry me.

What high standards, Lao Ning said, rolling his eyes. You propose to every handsome man you meet.

Yes, but most of them are scum. I can tell Senior isnt scum. Truly, were fated. Whats your birthdate and time? Shen Aiguo asked.

Lao Ning shook his head at her. You mean, you can tell Senior is rich. Senior, please excuse my Junior Martial Sister. Shes a real prankster, haha.

Hui laughed lightly. Its quite fine, Elder Brother. In any case, this small cultivator is taken. He gestured over his shoulder at the main house.

Lao Nings eyes went wide. He backed away. Shen Aiguo

What? You didnt realize it was Gui Yutongs back gardens? Im fine being a second wife, by the way. Even a mistress, she said, winking at Hui.

This gold digger Shell be sorely disappointed when she finds out Im deeply in debt. Hui smiled stiffly. Why dont you let me see your wound?

So bold, Shen Aiguo said, suddenly blushing. She clutched her face and let out a breathy sigh. Asking to see my bare forearms before the first date

Asking to seeyou showed it to me seconds ago! Hui raged in his head. Suddenly understanding Lao Nings troubles, he shot the man a sympathetic look. Ah though I think she and Ying Lin would get along swimmingly

He gestured her over. She swooned over to him, all but sprawling in his arms. My poor aching arm

Yeah, yeah, whatever. Hui drew out a bit of life qi and pressed it into her scrape. In the seconds before it healed, he quickly assessed the situation of her body.

Huis eyes widened. He leaned in, pressing in a bit more qi to examine her body more thoroughly. His brows knitted, and he looked at Shen Aiguo.

Whwhat? she asked, all flirtatiousness suddenly gone.

Hui shook his head. Elder Sister how are you still alive?