Proving one's path through killing—this kind of merit is poisonous!

Chapter 22 Room
"I surrender!"

Fu Qingxue closed her eyes and whispered three words.

Once some words are spoken, they are easy to say again.

She opened her eyes and glared at Gu Jinhe, saying, "I admit defeat, I admit defeat, okay? Take this dagger off my neck."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinhe moved the dagger aside, cupped her hands, and said, "Senior Sister, you flatter me."

Fu Qingxue did not respond, but snorted coldly, flicked her sleeve and walked to Qin Shu's side, slightly raising her chin, asking her to quickly check the wound on her neck.

Qin Shu frowned, examined it closely for a while, and finally breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "Don't worry, it's just a minor cut, not even bleeding."

Seeing Gu Jinhe rush towards Wan Qi and take the jade pendant from his hand, Fu Qingxue's eyes were filled with resentment.

She raised her hand to touch the spot where Gu Jinhe had pressed the dagger against her, feeling annoyed.

She won't let her off easily!

So she said with a hint of sarcasm, "Congratulations, junior sister, for so easily taking what doesn't belong to you."

Gu Jinhe sighed and asked, "Judging from your unconvinced look, Senior Sister, do you want to have another spar?"

Fu Qingxue was inclined to nod. She believed that she had lost because she underestimated her opponent, and that she would definitely win if they had another chance.

But when everyone's eyes were on her, she seemed to freeze, unable to utter a single word.

In the end, she could only feign magnanimity and wave her hand, saying, "Forget it, I'm not such a sore loser."

But she regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth; she should have accepted her request for another match.

This dead mouth!
Gu Jinhe didn't want to get entangled with her any longer, so she turned to Wan Qi and said, "Now that things here have been resolved, please continue to lead the way, Senior Brother."

Just as Wan Qi was about to lead Gu Jinhe through the South Gate, he heard Qin Shu's voice.

"and many more."

After all this fuss, Wan Qi was starting to get impatient. Elder Chen was waiting for him to return and report, and he couldn't afford to waste any more time.

So he asked in a cold voice, "What is it now?"

Upon hearing Wan Qi's voice, Fu Qingxue couldn't help but shrink her neck and reminded him, "Senior brother, men are not allowed to enter Tingyu Garden without permission."

Upon hearing this, Wan Qi seemed to suddenly realize that he used to take his male disciples to Sunset Pavilion, and now that it was Listening to Rain Garden, he was really not used to it.

Seeing his irritated expression, Fu Qingxue volunteered, "Senior brother, Senior Sister Qin and I are willing to escort her in."

Qin Shu stared at the person beside her in disbelief. They were fighting just a moment ago, and now he's rushing to see her off. Is he crazy?

Fu Qingxue tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Senior sister, we're all from the same sect after all. Since we're going back anyway, why don't we do her a favor?"

Wan Qi considered the feasibility for a moment, then turned to Gu Jinhe and asked, "Junior Sister, do you have any ideas?"

Gu Jinhe shook his head: "Senior brother can arrange it."

Wan Qi glanced at Fu Qingxue and Qin Shu, then at Zhou Yue, and finally made up his mind. He pointed at the three of them and said, "Then the three of you will escort Junior Sister Gu to room number 3640!"

"what!"

The three of them were caught off guard.

Fu Qingxue and Qin Shu stared at Zhou Yue, while Zhou Yue glared back at them. Both of them involuntarily muttered "bad luck" in their hearts.

Gu Jinhe seemed oblivious, or perhaps she didn't care. She simply stood at the south gate, extended her right hand in a "please" gesture, and said, "Then I'll trouble the three senior sisters to lead the way."

Because of what had just happened, Zhou Yue had a good impression of Gu Jinhe. She took the initiative to link arms with Gu Jinhe and walked inside.

Then, without turning around, he said to Wan Qi behind him, "Don't worry, Senior Brother Wan, we will definitely take good care of Junior Sister." Fu Qingxue and Qin Shu followed closely behind.

Seeing the two chatting and laughing ahead, Qin Shu pulled Fu Qingxue back, making her slow down.

As a result, they fell behind the two in front of them by a distance.

"Junior sister, why should we see her off?"

According to her, Gu Jinhe should experience the feeling of being lost and helpless when he gets lost in Tingyu Garden.

"It's mainly to help Senior Brother Wanqi. After this, he'll owe us a favor." With that, Fu Qingxue fell silent.

But there was another purpose she couldn't say outright.

If she wants to get the jade pendant back, she needs to know which room Gu Jinhe is staying in first!

Thinking of this, seeing Gu Jinhe and Zhou Yue walking away, she quickly pulled Qin Shu to follow...

Room 3640 is not far from the South Gate, and the miscellaneous affairs hall is right next to it.

A maple tree was planted outside the room. Now that it was summer, the maple leaves were a vibrant green, making the room appear brighter.

Gu Jinhe stepped forward and touched the maple tree trunk with her hand, her eyes revealing joy.

You like maple trees!

Zhou Yue took in Gu Jinhe's reaction and, seeing her nod, said, "I also have a maple tree in my room, a very small one, which I keep in a ceramic pot. It's small and exquisite. If you like it, I'll bring it to you next time."

"That's not quite..."

Gu Jinhe was about to refuse when Zhou Yue spoke first: "If you consider me a friend, then take back your refusal."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinhe immediately swallowed the excuse she had just prepared.

The two walked to the door, glanced at the wooden sign that read "Number 3640" hanging on the door, and made sure they hadn't come to the wrong place before pushing the door open and entering.

The dust, carrying a damp smell, hit me as soon as I opened the door. Cobwebs were everywhere on the windows and beds, indicating that no one had lived there for a long time.

"Looks like I need to clean this room first." Gu Jinhe said, coughing lightly a few times and raising her hand to fan away the dust in front of her.

Judging from how dirty and messy the room was, she would have to clean it by evening, and she would also have to go to the owner of the manor to get blankets and pillows, which probably wouldn't be enough time.

Seeing Gu Jinhe's predicament, Zhou Yue patted her chest and said, "Hey, it's just cleaning! I'll help you with it."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Sister!"

Time is indeed tight, and now is clearly not the time for her to tough it out. She can repay this favor later.

With this in mind, Gu Jinhe felt no psychological burden.

Then, one of them took a broom and the other a rag, and they began to clean.

Halfway through, Zhou Yue seemed to suddenly remember something, but when she went outside, she didn't see Fu Qingxue and Qin Shu who had been following behind them.

She gripped the rag tightly, and the dark brown dirty water was squeezed out with her force, dripping onto the ground.

She couldn't help but sneer, "They were so eager to curry favor with Senior Brother Wan Qi, but when it comes to actually doing something, they vanish without a trace. It's really..."

Gu Jinhe sighed, swept away the last spider web, and said, "I never expected anything from them. Fortunately, you and I can handle these things ourselves."

Zhou Yue nodded in agreement and walked towards the wooden tub. She put the handkerchief into the tub, rubbed it a few times with her hands, wrung it out, and then got up to continue working...

(End of this chapter)