Chapter 5, The Transformation of Celestial Beings into Humans

Those who have seen Sister Yun Shun can no longer praise anyone else as "beautiful," yet Master is "elegant." She has managed to extract some secrets from Master’s past, which has left her feeling exasperated. She reminisces about Master in his youth, dressed in white like snow, proud and arrogant—she always feels he is more graceful and distinguished now. Master never styles his hair; his long, glossy black hair cascades freely down to his waist, more beautiful than the finest silk. Youyou particularly loves it when the gentle mountain breeze lifts the tips of Master’s hair, as he resembles a deity, exuding a lively elegance. In that fleeting moment when his hair dances in the wind, Master’s ethereal beauty reaches its zenith. Master is the kind of man who becomes more charming as time refines him. Perhaps in his youth, he was not as enchanting as Uncle Yi, but like a fine wine, he has reached the pinnacle of elegance and allure after years of maturation.

It has been a year, and even from a distance, she still subconsciously refrains from shouting loudly, always feeling that if she were to call out to that handsome man, who seems to be enveloped in a halo of clouds and moonlight, he would float away on the wind, leaving her to gaze in infinite lament at his graceful silhouette and the indifferent hem of his robe as he departs

When her delicate brows furrow, she appears both charming and stunning, transforming from a fairy into a sprite, and the allure belonging to Li Yunshun is suddenly revealed. Youyou always feels that Master Yunshun is a rose disguised as a lily; when she is expressionless, she is pure and beautiful, but once she smiles, her unique charm intertwines with her ethereal beauty—she becomes Li Yunshun, the beloved and fiancée of the great hero Pei.

As her ear throbbed in pain, Li Yunshun, who was half a head taller than her, accurately pinched her ear and said, "Don't you dare try to take advantage of him again"

Go save your hair, are you going to wear a hat for six months

Li Yunshun finished styling her hair and looked at herself in the mirror, smiling. "Your Brother Huo and Brother Wan are destined to be eliminated; it would be better not to give them any extra hope."

One question left Youyou speechless, indeed, intelligent, good-looking, and of noble birth... There are already too many such people in the Bamboo Sea, not to mention Master Yunshun, the princess of the Liao Kingdom; as for Master Youjia, whom I have never met, I heard he is a little prince from the Western Xia.

You are drooling over my man again! My ear stings from being roughly tugged, and I let out a deep sigh. I shouldn't think of her, yet she appears silently the moment I do!

"Don't be so stingy. If I have a husband in the future, I can lend him to you for a hug," Xue Mu You said innocently as she made her wish

When Chuchu's father asked her to call him "Master," she protested seriously for a moment, insisting that a handsome man in his twenties could not possibly be her master, and she was determined to call him "Brother Pei" instead

The master had already walked to her side, and Youyou could sense the faint and chilling aura on him, reminiscent of cold snow. "Master..." she pretended to cry as she threw herself into his arms, finding her greatest joy in being spoiled in his embrace

Later, she heard Master Yun Shun's uncle say that one should not fear the wrath of the great hero Pei, but rather be wary of his smile, and she deeply resonated with this sentiment. The great hero Pei's anger does not necessarily lead to death, but his smile can indeed be lethal

"Do you think I don't know?" Li Yunshun poked her head again, "You want the young masters of the Wan family and the Huo family to come and stay in the bamboo sea." He leisurely exposed her little schemes.

Grandfather smiled awkwardly and pointed at the master’s face, saying in a sarcastic tone: "This old monster is already in his forties, older than your father; you should call him 'Uncle' instead."

The slender and delicate hands were exceptionally nimble, as Li Yunshun styled a playful drooping flower bun for Xue Muyao. The uncut hair was gathered and secured with a beautiful hair ring, cleverly concealing the broken strands. The tilted bun added to Xue Muyao's sweet and lovely appearance, and as she looked at her new hairstyle in the mirror, she felt quite satisfied

I haven't even said anything yet! With a deep sense of grievance, the most domineering figure in the entire Bamboo Sea is this "Shishu"!

Xue Mu You, still unwilling to give up, wanted to touch her beautiful master's arm, "Master Uncle!" she lamented as she was dragged away, "It has been so many days since I last saw Master, can't I at least have a hug?"

"Master..." she murmured foolishly again, completely enchanted by that faint yet profoundly captivating smile.

"Call me Shishu! You fool, I've told you so many times and you still don't remember." Li Yunshun tapped her head with a comb

Li Yunshun was combing her disheveled soft hair with her fingers, yet her tone was one of reproach: "You never listen when I tell you to study martial arts properly, and now look what has happened"

Not acceptable

You are so foolish, what kind of good husband can you find? You won't even embrace the benefits that come your way! Li Yunshun looked down upon her ignorance

Li Yunshun glanced at her in the mirror and braided her loose hair, which could not be styled into a bun, into small braids. Before she could speak, he decisively and unarguably said: "No."

Pei Junwu watched them leave and finally let out a soft laugh

Is there still a need for such people in the Bamboo Sea

"Good girl—" The five-year-old Li Yunshun deliberately smiled with an air of seniority, and affectionately patted her head, his tender fingers, filled with love, had barely left the edge of her hat when they turned into a playful poke, causing Youyou's head to tilt. "On such a hot day, why are you wearing a hat?"

Youyou covered her ears, rolling her eyes in defiance, "So stingy!"

"Why?" Youyou unconsciously jumped up and argued loudly, "Both of them are very smart, good-looking, and come from a good background..."

The old man's face instantly changed from red to blue, and then from blue to white. He explained with resentment that it was because he intended to travel the world in search of rare materials to broaden his knowledge, living off the wind and dew, that he "appeared" very old

Sister Yun Shun... Yoyo stomped her foot in anger, why does she always love to bully her? It's either pinching her cheeks or tugging at her ears. The person behind her huffed threateningly, and she pouted, reluctantly changing her address to "Master Yun Shun!"

Pei Junwu also noticed her approach, calmly holding the fishing rod, and turned to her with a slight smile.

Sister Yun Shun ... ...

Youyou pulled down the corners of her mouth, insisting on becoming a senior uncle, which was just a way to be on equal footing with the master. When seeking a favor, one naturally needs to adopt a better attitude, and her round little face immediately added a hint of slightly flattering smile.

"Go, go." Li Yunshun tugged at her ear and pulled Xue Muyao away from Pei Junwu.

I am also quite curious; I hope the master can choose an interesting junior disciple.

Having grown accustomed to such unparalleled beauty, Youyou cannot help but feel that this "junior brother" must not be having an easy time under the care of such a senior sister. From this perspective, it may not be a bad thing that Brother Wan and Brother Huo were not selected, as they can at least grow up peacefully and without worry.

Xue Mu You abruptly came to a halt, the smile of her master... it felt as if she had missed him for a lifetime after just a few days of not seeing him. Every time her master smiled gently like this, a faint trace of laughter would appear in his ink-black eyes, subtle yet profound, creating immense ripples in the hearts of those who gazed into those beautiful eyes.

This answer left Youyou feeling somewhat skeptical, yet it amused the master. Seeing that expressionless handsome face faintly break into a smile was like a gentle breeze carrying the elegant fragrance of flowers brushing over the starry reflections on the water's surface. Her heart was shaken by ripples, beating faster, leaving her momentarily stunned.

It was no surprise to the little junior uncle Youyou that this cunning person could see through her thoughts; she had grown accustomed to being understood by Uncle Yun Shun. "The ancestor insists on selecting a new disciple, causing the housing prices around the bamboo sea to soar. Even the bamboo farmers have started to take in wandering individuals from the martial world seeking to apply. The better inns are almost required to build new guest rooms to make a profit," she exclaimed, her eyes wide and hands raised. Although her statement was largely true, she still added a touch of exaggeration. "Brother Wan and Brother Huo have been spoiled since childhood; how miserable it is for them to find a decent place to stay!" A look of genuine concern appeared on her face this time.

Master Uncle! Master Uncle—where are you dragging me? My ear has fallen off!

Pei Junwu gave a faint bitter smile, yet his eyes were filled with affection for the two young girls, one big and one small

Time ... truly has been too kind to him. It has washed away his youthfulness, yet it has not taken away his appearance

The serene and tranquil Fairy Lake is surrounded by a profusion of wildflowers of various colors, resembling the scattered pearls and emeralds cast by a fairy along the shore. Yoyo caught sight of that slender, tall figure in a pale blue hue, silently fishing by the lake. "Master..." she quickened her pace, repeatedly murmuring this title, feeling a sense of pride and happiness each time she could call out to that handsome, fairy-like man so intimately.

At this moment, she felt that Master Yun Shun had taken an enormous advantage, as such a stunningly beautiful man was destined to belong to her! This was simply too fortunate, akin to being born and accidentally kicking over a dice cup, resulting in three sixes, effortlessly winning such an extraordinary prize

Pei Junwu also put down his fishing rod and walked over gracefully. Upon seeing her cut hair, he furrowed his brow, a rare display of emotion.

What kind of person does the master really want to choose? She felt indignant on behalf of her two brothers, Huo Wan, frowning and pouting as she stamped her foot

You see..." she pouted with a sense of grievance, looking at her as if seeking help, and took off her gauze hat

She gasped in astonishment, her mouth agape for a long time, unable to close it, and then asked her father a deeply hurtful question, "Father, why do you look so old?"