Chapter 1393 - 1389

"Have you been here many times?"

If anyone else had said that, Gu Yuan would have instinctively retorted: Who are you being sarcastic with!

But facing Junior Master, Gu Yuan became extraordinarily obedient, and the smile on his face was excessively flattering.

"It’s just that my timing wasn’t right~"

Junior Master: ...

Indeed, anyone who hangs out with that cheeky girl Yun Ran definitely has thick skin!

Looking at the Gu Yuan before him, Junior Master felt like he was seeing Yun Ran’s shadow, and could only speak helplessly: "Speak, what have you come to see me for."

Gu Yuan’s eyes lit up at once, and he immediately seized the opportunity.

"Huaiyi True Master, I just wanted to inquire about Yun Ran. Do you know when she’ll return?"

Though he hadn’t been with Yun Ran every minute, he used to always receive updates about her.

Now there’s not a single piece of news, and Gu Yuan’s heart was on edge—after all, she was like a sister to him!

Upon hearing Gu Yuan inquire about Yun Ran first, Junior Master’s eyes softened immediately.

As the old saying goes, everyone dotes on their own child.

He rarely had time to see outsiders, yet Gu Yuan used this rare opportunity to ask about Yun Ran. Junior Master’s impression of Gu Yuan became increasingly favorable.

"That girl is doing well. Once she’s finished with her business, she’ll be back. Do you have any other matters to discuss?

Today I’m in a good mood; I can grant you one extra request. As long as I possess it, just go ahead and ask."

His patience grew for those who showed goodwill toward Yun Ran.

Gu Yuan quickly waved his hand: "No need, Senior. I lack nothing. As you know, I am now a Director at the Special Administration Bureau and don’t lack resources."

Although the Special Administration Bureau had many people to allocate resources to, he was the confidant of Xie Xuzhi.

Moreover, he was the highest-standing member of the Gu Family, with family resources fully at his disposal.

While others might lack resources, he certainly wouldn’t.

Gu Yuan’s frankness improved Junior Master’s impression of him even further, prompting him to casually toss a wooden token over.

"This is a life-saving wooden token I casually crafted; it can block three deadly calamities. It’s yours!"

If Yun Ran were here to see the Junior Master casually tossing this precious life-saving wooden token around so nonchalantly, she’d definitely be hopping mad.

In the eyes of those at Qingfeng Temple, this was an absolute treasure.

If sold, its price would be astronomical, and giving it away freely equated to losing billions!

Gu Yuan stared blankly at the wooden token in his hand, clearly not having processed it all.

He was merely here to ask about Yun Ran’s whereabouts and return time; how did he end up receiving Huaiyi True Master’s gift?

Are people from Qingfeng Temple always this generous?

He wondered if it was too late to imitate Dragon Spirit and shamelessly request apprenticeship...

"Anything else?"

Junior Master’s voice reached his ears, quickly pulling Gu Yuan back to reality.

He promptly waved his hand, replying: "No more."

After the Five Emperors Mountain incident, the entire Xuan Sect had gained a lot of resources.

Nowadays, everyone was busy improving themselves; few were out stirring trouble.

Moreover, those core Black-Robed People had long gone into hiding, making incidents transferred to the Special Administration Bureau a rarity.

In short, this past year was the most peaceful and content period of his life.

Xin Fu stood outside, positioned upright at the gate, when a ’ding-dong’ notification from his phone echoed.

He took out his phone, tapped the screen, and a message popped up directly.

[Director Xie is here, waiting at the entrance.]

Turning off the phone’s screen, Xin Fu walked toward Qingfeng Temple’s mountain gate but couldn’t help muttering: Fancy that, everyone seems to come at this hour.

Xie Xuzhi sat in the car, handling affairs with a tablet in his hand.

The Little Paperman assigned to him yawned, saying, "Master won’t be in any trouble. See, we’re all lively and bouncing around. If anything happened to Master, we’d be affected too~"

As it spoke, the Little Paperman stretched out a small hand, grabbing washed grapes from a bowl beside it and popping them into its mouth.

For sure, protecting Xie Xuzhi was a lucrative gig, with top-tier food and drink available.

Although occasional assassination attempts occurred, they were child’s play to the papermen, easily disregarded.

Upon hearing the Little Paperman’s assurance, Xie Xuzhi’s fingers paused slightly on the tablet.

He knew perfectly well the bond between the Little Paperman and Yun Ran; if Yun Ran were in trouble, while the Little Paperman wouldn’t drop dead to accompany Yun Ran in her demise...

Suffering severe damage was unavoidable, yet here it was, lively enough to run a marathon with incredible vigor.

Still, Xie Xuzhi was troubled by an indescribable unease.

If he didn’t come by Qingfeng Temple to seek an accurate answer, he feared he wouldn’t be able to focus on handling his affairs.

Facing the Little Paperman’s puzzled and bright eyes, Xie Xuzhi explained: "I’m just here to ask Huaiyi True Master for peace of mind."

What he didn’t mention was his suspicion that the unsettling emotion was transmitted through the Marriage Contract.

Even if Yun Ran hadn’t encountered any danger, she likely ran into something tricky.

With skilled experts like Dragon Spirit and Xuan Chu accompanying her, along with the ingenious Ginsengfruit and the Little Paperman as assistants...

With such a team, they could practically take on Death Mountain.

Xie Xuzhi couldn’t fathom what kind of trouble could get through the protective Marriage Contract and convey anxiety back to him.

In this moment, Xie Xuzhi regretted once more the limitations of his talent, abilities, and resources, wouldn’t allow him to enter the Xuan Sect path.

If he could step onto the mystical path, he’d be less passive now, not having to rely on others’ capabilities.

Xin Fu soon arrived at the mountain gate, spotting Xie Xuzhi’s car from afar.

It wasn’t due to his keen eyesight but rather the conspicuous location of Xie Xuzhi’s parked car—a designated parking spot reserved at Qingfeng Temple.

No matter one’s wealth or how crowded the mountain is, that spot stands empty unless Xie Xuzhi arrives; it’s reserved exclusively for him.

That’s the kind of respect the Xie Family commands in Beijing!

The Little Paperman, clung to the window, watched Xin Fu run over, its face displaying an expression of superiority.

"See? I told you Huaiyi True Master is available~"

Being crafted by its master, its perception was top-notch, especially when Huaiyi True Master’s aura was so strong—there’s no doubt it could be mistaken!

The Little Paperman held its head high, awaiting Xie Xuzhi’s praise.

Having long been familiar with this routine, Xie Xuzhi promptly said, "Impressive."