Chapter Nine, with mountains and rivers

"Yuan'er." He gently called out in his pleasant, deep voice

Junior Sister Li ... . ... Yuan'er laughed along with him, but her heart was filled with bitterness. Mother said that he would treat her well in the future and take care of her, but for now, she was merely his junior sister.

"Xiao Yuan, is this alright?" Yan Minyu and Tuoba Yuanxun both looked somewhat puzzled

I have come this time for two reasons: first, to see my master, as I miss him dearly. Second, to meet the daughter of Master Li, the woman who has captivated my master's heart for a lifetime. I wish to see just how great the difference is between Ju Yuan and me

Pei Junwu turned his gaze away as if he had been pricked by a needle, and his usually calm face showed some uncontainable helplessness and frustration.

"Wu Ge, from now on you can call me Ju Yuan, that way we will be separated, right?" Xiao Ju Yuan said with a sweet smile. For ten years, she had been imitating the smile and speaking style of that innocent little girl she met in the cave. She had practiced so hard that it became a habit. However, that was the tone of a 6-year-old girl, and now it sounded somewhat affected.

Xiao Juyuan glanced at Yi Chunjun and smiled, "It is quite large, with semicolons found all over the country. Even the imperial palace uses the rouge powder from Ruilan Pavilion."

His and her smiles seemed to sting the eyes, as if... it also stung her heart

Pei Junwu frowned and chuckled softly, shaking his head, "No, it's not good, I can't get used to it."

Logically, his smile should be filled with femininity and possess a certain charm to align with his "preferences". However, that smile was entirely a man's smile. His alluring grin made all the girls present shiver, and the maid standing behind Tuoba Yuanxun nearly dropped the wine jug.

I agree," she said with a smile, feeling very good

"Bring it here." Yi Chunjun extended his hand, and a young girl placed a stack of items into his palm. After examining them for a moment, he returned them to the girl with a graceful gesture of his hand. The girl nodded slightly and began to distribute them to the people at the table.

Pei Junwu looked at him expressionlessly for a while, without saying a word

Everyone feels difficulty in breathing

Yi Chunjun immediately broke into a joyful smile, "Snap!" ... Everything in the hands of the maidens opposite him fell to the ground and shattered into pieces, yet no one blamed them, his smile ...! ... It was simply lethal to women!

"Yes, young master," said the man at the forefront, bowing and clasping his hands together.

The banquet welcoming the senior and junior disciples began at noon

Chrysanthemum source? He is not being overly polite

Yi Chunjun smiled and said, "Because I love money"

Hmm," Yi Chunjun said with some pride, "I know that Sister Juyuan has always been my esteemed guest. Indeed, she is wealthy, always using the highest and most expensive kinds. Since you have acknowledged me as your brother, Sister Juyuan, from now on you will be able to use these precious flower powders for free.

Even among close brothers, it is essential to settle accounts clearly. Once the price is agreed upon, we each fulfill our responsibilities without any reservations. Isn't it better to be open and straightforward rather than hiding things and leaving them unsaid?" Yi Chunjun nodded and smiled.

Pei Junwu rubbed his temples and said, "He should ... ... come."

Xiao Juyuan carefully examined the exquisite name card and exclaimed, "Ruilanxuan? Ruilanxuan is opened by you?"

Yi Chunjun first smiled at him, and this smile was so beautiful and dazzling that it caused both Tuoba Yuanxun and Yan Minyu to gasp in astonishment

Li Yuan'er felt her heart tremble, and she suddenly looked up at him... It turned out that he was not calling her, but rather Xiao Juyuan

Yi Chunjun's expression changed, and the topic shifted. "I believe in being straightforward and clear. This time, the master summoned us here, primarily to protect the Ju Yuan and the treasures of the Xiao family"

That is the recently famous rouge flower pollen shop, which is highly esteemed from the imperial palace to the common households.

Xiao Juyuan was also taken aback, clearly indicating that none of them had considered this issue

Pei Junwu sat at the head of the table, speaking little, yet his demeanor was very warm. The smile on his handsome face lifted everyone's spirits.

This is my personal attendant, through wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. In the future, you may seek their assistance whenever needed. This name card allows you to freely obtain goods at my cosmetics shop in Chengdu, so do not hesitate, sisters.

Xiao Juyuan sat beside him, occasionally inviting everyone to eat and drink. Li Yuan'er lowered her head and silently ate the dishes, which were excellent but lacked flavor. How strange the change was; she had become a guest, while "she" had long been accustomed to being a part of the Pei family. ... Xiao Juyuan's demeanor when inviting them was so natural, as if he were born a member of the Pei family, indeed ... his wife. Xiao Juyuan's demeanor when inviting them was so natural, as if he were born a member of the Pei family, indeed ... his wife

I confessed my feelings to my master, and he went out to travel. It has been so many years since he left! I do not know if I will be able to see him again this time

Yan Minyu looked at the sign repeatedly, but she could hardly recognize any of the characters on it, and being far away in the frontier, they had no idea what the terms "Ruilan" and "Ruilv" meant. She looked at Yi Chunjun in confusion and asked, "Are the three characters for mountains and water on this sign the name of the place?"

Xiao Juyuan stared at him in astonishment; he was truly surprising.

Because she suddenly looked up, everyone laughed, and Pei Junwu also smiled faintly. "By the way, Junior Sister Li is also called Yuan'er."

Li Yuan'er looked at their expressions and couldn't help but laugh, what a good Senior Brother Yi! She realized that as long as she could make Pei Junwu and Xiao Juyuan feel troubled and flustered, she would be very happy

Li Yuan'er sneered coldly, finding it quite satisfying to issue this worthless silver note; she truly wanted to see how this matter would come to a conclusion

Li Yuan'er looked up at him, somewhat curious about his feelings after meeting "Xiao Juyuan". Did he also find her beautiful?

Tuoba Yuanxun frowned, feeling somewhat perplexed, "Then... doesn't Brother Yi have a lot of money? Why does he keep talking about money?"

From time to time, he would glance at Xiao Juyuan; as long as he looked at her, she could immediately sense it and would turn her gaze back to meet his with a smile.

Everyone nodded in agreement with her proposal

Tuoba Yuanxun inquired while looking at Xiao Juyuan, as if she knew the detailed situation of Brother Yi's shop. "Is this shop very large?"

She should not blame him; at this point, who can she blame?

No merit, no reward; those who have merit naturally deserve compensation. Looking across the world, there are no more than five people who can surpass me, four of whom are our fellow disciples. With my senior brother and I joining forces, Sister Juyuan can be said to be worry-free. Since there is a treasure of astonishing value, it is unreasonable for you to take advantage of us, especially since we will have to put in effort and it is uncertain how many years it will take. I am not greedy; upon finding the treasure, my junior brother Tuoba, my two junior sisters Yan and Li, and I will share one-tenth, while you two as a couple will take ninety percent. Since there is a treasure of astonishing value, it is unreasonable for you to take advantage of us, especially since we will have to put in effort and it is uncertain how many years it will take. I am not greedy; upon finding the treasure, my junior brother Tuoba, my two junior sisters Yan and Li, and I will share one-tenth, while you two as a couple will take ninety percent. Fair and reasonable, earn money by putting in effort, how about that?

When he mentioned "him," the meaning was so profound that even his gaze became elusive. Apart from Master Brother Pei Junwu, who was barely managing to hold up his facial muscles, everyone else was engrossed in their meal, nearly burying their faces in their bowls, truly at a loss for what expression would be appropriate to honor Brother Yi's heartfelt declaration

Wu Ge ... ... "Xiao Juyuan furrowed his brows.

Pei Junwu drained a glass of wine, feeling more exhausted than ever. ... He truly did not understand why his master had sent them here, just them ... . ... A few of them had poor skills, and one was specifically leering at men? Alas, what could they possibly help him with! Not causing him harm would be good enough! That Junior Brother Yi's eyes darted over again. He felt a chill run down his spine.

At the entrance, four individuals requested to see Young Master Yi. Upon letting them in, it was discovered that they were servants of Yi Chunjun, consisting of two men and two women. The men were handsome and imposing, while the women were delicate and charming

Everyone was taken aback; the connection between the first half and the second half was rather forced, wasn't it

I haven't seen my master for several years either. Yi Chunjun felt very lonely. Since that night ... ...

"Junior Brother Yi, how has Master Lan been in recent years?" Pei Junwu's expression seemed somewhat strange when he spoke to Yi Chunjun

Isn't it good? I think what Brother Yi said makes a lot of sense, and the price is also very reasonable. Brother Yi, the three of us have low martial arts skills; if this share can be divided, you can take half of it by yourself.

Yichun Jun cast her an approving glance

Then you can call her Xiao Yuan, that is what we all call her said Yan Minyu, glancing at Li Yuan'er and speaking in a careless manner

Pei Junwu's expression became even more rigid, and he was unable to utter a single word for a long time

Poor Master Lan, he is probably so frightened that he wouldn't even dare to wander the world, almost ready to ride a crane to the West

Yuan'er, this is a matter of the Xiao family, so it is up to you to decide

The effect of this statement is akin to Yi Chunjun expressing his admiration for his master

Pei Junwu has instead calmed down; in fact, what Yi Chunjun said is not without reason. This world is indeed realistic

Yichun Jun is quite open-minded, and with a kind smile, he explains: "The three characters representing mountains and water are not a signboard; they are my name"

Xiao Juyuan pondered for a moment, then raised her eyebrows and said generously: "Certainly"

Since the master ancestor Qin Chuyi began, the disciple Yuan has not been very fortunate! Those who are too outstanding often face divine retribution, which seems to hold some truth. The previous generation had Tuoba Hanyun, and everyone thought that this generation should also see her disciple "shine", but unexpectedly it was the turn of Master Lan.

Pei Junwu weakly waved his hand, and three or four maids, their faces flushed with shame, each gathered the fragments at their feet and retreated.

Pei Junwu observed the four individuals with an impassive expression; they had already taken their positions behind Yi Chunjun with military precision. From their demeanor and the way they walked, he could tell that they were all skilled practitioners, having trained in the martial arts of their own sect. It was evident that they had been meticulously taught and trained by Yi Chunjun. ... This Junior Brother Yi ... ! ... Is quite remarkable !

"Have the matters I entrusted you with been taken care of?" Yi Chunjun asked in a low voice, his expression filled with a cold and imposing authority

"Senior Brother, do you think our Master will be able to come this time?" Yi Chunjun looked at Pei Junwu with great anticipation