Chapter 105: Senior Sister Comes to Check In!

Although Lanyu didn't speak, she silently stood up.

She walked to the courtyard gate and cast a soundproofing Restriction with a backhand wave.

Then she turned around, hugged her sword, and looked calmly at Gu Lan.

The meaning was obvious: "The doors and windows are welded shut, nobody even thinks about getting off this ride."

"This… this is an outright rebellion!"

Gu Lan looked at these three wolf-like Senior Sisters, tears welling up in his eyes.

Is this treatment fit for a Core Disciple?

This is clearly Tang Monk entering the Cave of the Silken Web!

"Senior Sisters, let's talk things over nicely…"

Gu Lan attempted his final struggle.

"I just remembered, Senior Sister still has some matters over there, I need to go… "

"Want to run?"

Quick-witted and fast-handed, Hongxiu directly cast a red silk ribbon, instantly binding Gu Lan tightly.

"We already greeted Senior Sister about this beforehand."

Hongxiu smiled like a fox that had stolen a taste of fish, stepping closer and closer to Gu Lan, who was tied up like a rice dumpling.

"Tonight, you belong to Nuanxiang Pavilion."

"Nobody can save you!"

"Lüluo, Lanyu, carry him inside!"

"Got it!"

Lüluo cheered and directly picked up Gu Lan's legs.

Meanwhile, Lanyu expressionlessly lifted his shoulders.

The three of them carried Gu Lan into the main bedroom just like carrying a New Year's pig.

"Help—!!!"

"Master! Save me! I'm not eating this soft rice anymore!"

…

As the night grew deeper, the moon rose to the middle of the sky.

The candlelight in Nuanxiang Pavilion flickered, casting several entangled figures onto the window paper.

Of course, nothing unsuitable for children was happening.

"Behave!"

"Now we begin inspecting your cultivation."

"Earlier you said you reached Late Foundation Establishment. Come on, circulate your True Qi for a full cycle so we can see."

It turned out that the so-called "make-up lesson" was genuinely an inspection of his cultivation.

It's just that this inspection method… was somewhat improper.

Hongxiu's fingers rested continuously on his Dantian, under the high-sounding pretense of "feeling the flow of Spiritual Qi".

Lüluo lay on his back, claiming she wanted to help him "clear his meridians".

Lanyu sat at the end of the bed, holding the burning heaven broken sword in her hand and examining it carefully, occasionally gesturing with the sword body against his calves, scaring Gu Lan so much that his calf muscles cramped.

"Senior Sister, this internal fire is a bit strong, can you move your hand away a bit?"

Sweating profusely, Gu Lan felt like the pure yang fire within his body was about to become uncontrollable.

"Endure it."

Hongxiu glanced at him with flirtatious eyes.

"Without even this bit of composure, how can you be a Core Disciple in the future?"

"But…"

"No buts."

Hongxiu suddenly leaned down and whispered into his ear:

"Actually… Senior Sister doesn't just want to inspect your cultivation tonight either."

"However…"

She pointed outside the window.

"Someone is coming."

"Huh?"

Gu Lan was stunned, then immediately swept his Divine Sense outward.

Sure enough, he sensed a familiar aura lingering outside the Restriction of Nuanxiang Pavilion.

It was Senior Sister Jiang Wanqing!

"Holy crap!"

Gu Lan abruptly sat up, instantly snapping the ropes on his body.

"Why is Senior Sister here? Why isn't she sleeping this late, what is she doing running over here?"

"What else could she be doing?"

Hongxiu straightened her somewhat disheveled collar and gave him an annoyed roll of her eyes.

"She must have sensed the 'liveliness' over here and felt unhappy about it."

"The empress has come to inspect the rooms, shouldn't us minor ones avoid her for a moment?"

Gu Lan's head was spinning.

On one side were Hongxiu and the others who were in high spirits, and on the other side was Senior Sister visiting in the middle of the night.

This was the typical prelude to a Shura field!

"Stop messing around, Senior Sister."

Gu Lan hurriedly put on his clothes with a flattering expression.

"Senior Sister has thin skin. If you all go out like this, she'll definitely be embarrassed."

"Then what do you suggest?" Lüluo pouted in dissatisfaction.

"How about this…"

Gu Lan rolled his eyes with an idea.

"You guys pretend to sleep first! Just say you're drunk!"

"I'll go handle her!"

"Hmph, nice try."

Although Hongxiu said that, she still waved her hand, signaling Lüluo and Lanyu to cooperate.

After all, they also knew Jiang Wanqing's weight in Gu Lan's heart. If things really turned sour, it wouldn't look good for anyone.

After pacifying the three "grandams" in the room,

Gu Lan took a deep breath, tidied his hairstyle, and tried hard to make himself look like a decent person who was diligently cultivating.

Then he opened the door and walked into the courtyard.

He opened the Restriction.

He saw Jiang Wanqing, dressed in white surpassing snow, standing quietly there under the moonlight.

The night breeze fluttered her skirt hems, making her look like a Fairy descending from the Palace of the Moon.

However, on that exceptionally beautiful face, there was no usual aloofness at this moment; instead, it carried a trace of… hesitation and shyness?

"Senior Sister?"

Gu Lan greeted her with a gentle voice, "It's so late, why are you here?"

Seeing Gu Lan come out, Jiang Wanqing's eyes flickered slightly. Her gaze passed over him to take a look at the brightly lit interior.

"I…"

She pursed her lips, as if cheering herself on.

"I couldn't sleep."

"I wanted to come and see if your injuries… have healed."

An excuse!

Absolutely an excuse!

The injuries had long healed, not even a scar was left!

But Gu Lan saw through it without exposing it, instead taking the opportunity to step forward and hold her somewhat chilly little hand.

"The injuries are healed."

"However…"

He pressed her hand against his chest, where his heart was beating powerfully.

"My heart feels a bit empty, though."

"Senior Sister's arrival has filled it right up."

Jiang Wanqing blushed and tried to pull her hand back, but Gu Lan held it tightly.

"Is there… someone in the room?"

She still couldn't help asking, her tone carrying a hint of sourness.

"Yeah, Senior Sister Hongxiu and the others are in there."

Gu Lan nodded honestly, then put on a helpless expression.

"They insisted on celebrating with me, and as a result, they all got drunk and are now sleeping like pigs."

"I'm just worrying about having nowhere to sleep."

"How about…"

Gu Lan leaned close to Jiang Wanqing with burning eyes.

"Senior Sister takes me in for the night?"

"Or… we go to the roof to look at the stars?"

Looking at his sincere yet rogue-like eyes, Jiang Wanqing's slight melancholy instantly dissipated by more than half.

She let out a soft hum.

"Looking at the stars is fine."

"However… no getting handsy."

"Understood!"

Overjoyed, Gu Lan directly picked up Jiang Wanqing by her waist, tapped his toes, and flew up onto the roof of Nuanxiang Pavilion.

On the roof, the two of them sat side by side.

Inside the room, Hongxiu watched this scene through the crack in the window, shook her head helplessly, yet a smile hung at the corners of her lips.

"This nemesis…"

"Forget it, I'll let Senior Sister have him tonight."

The night was gentle.

Gu Lan embraced Jiang Wanqing, looking at the galaxy all over the sky.

There was only one thought in his heart:

This soft rice tastes so good.

But this waist… is also really a bit sore.