The sect is full of evildoers, but I am the eldest brother.

"What's wrong, Zhao Zhao? Is it because you're practicing too hard and you're not used to it?"

Wen Zixi half squatted down, gently wiped the tears from Xi Zhaozhao's eyes, and comforted her softly:

"Actually, this is how monks are. We are all the same. Just grit your teeth and persevere."

Seeing Xi Zhaozhao did not respond, Wen Zixi asked again:

"Are you homesick?"

"Sister...I don't have a home..."

"Oh, sorry Zhaozhao, senior sister didn't know this." Wen Zixi looked apologetic.

Xi Zhaozhao shook her head, put her arms around Wen Zixi's neck, buried her head in her shoulder, and choked with sobs:

"Senior Sister, does Senior Brother hate me?"

"The adults over there say they hate dirty, unwanted kids like me the most..."

"I thought that as long as I worked hard, my seniors would like me, but, but..."

Xi Zhaozhao didn't continue speaking. Instead, her body trembled slightly and her sobbing became more and more frequent.

"how could be."

Wen Zixi stroked Xi Zhaozhao's hair, her voice gentle as water: "Big Brother also has his own difficulties."

"It's not just Zhao Zhao. Big Brother cares deeply about each and every one of us. It's just that he's very tired right now, so we have to be understanding."

These days, Wen Zixi was the one who took Xi Zhaozhao to wash and change clothes. Every time, Wen Zixi would patiently comb Xi Zhaozhao's hair.

Therefore, the relationship between them is relatively close.

"Then, senior sister, you go to disturb senior brother's rest early every morning." Xi Zhaozhao muttered.

In response, Wen Zixi just smiled and said nothing.

She had reminded Gu Junming to cherish the days they spent together, but didn't she also cherish the days she spent with her senior brother?

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In the late afternoon, the sunlight was no longer so glaring.

"what--"

Gu Junming yawned sleepily, rubbed his eyes, and muttered to himself complainingly:

"After Lao Liu came out of seclusion, he had to meditate every morning and evening to absorb the essence of the sun and moon. I had to suffer with him. Can't you be considerate of me, an old man?"

Suddenly someone tapped my shoulder.

When she turned around, she saw Bai Linglong, with her worries written all over her face, her head lowered, clutching the corner of her clothes, and looking embarrassed.

Seeing her evasive look.

Gu Junming understood it at a glance.

This kid must have done something wrong!

If not.

Bai Linglong, who is usually carefree and likes to neglect her duties, will never put herself in a passive situation.

"What's the matter, Laojiu? Do you have something to ask me?"

Gu Junming decided to test the waters first to avoid making everyone unhappy by saying something wrong.

But he added, "If you're here for the monthly stipend, forget it!"

"Oh, Big Brother!"

Bai Linglong stamped her feet anxiously, "Do I have to ask for money every time I come to you?"

"Can't you just think of me nicely?"

Gu Junming pulled the corner of his mouth, with a forced smile, "Then tell me, what do you want from me?"

"Ask for some silver."

Gu Junming: “…”

He really doesn't know how to restrain himself.

He just said that the matter was off the table, and then immediately turned around and asked, "Give me some money?"

Bai Linglong, Bai Linglong, you are so great!

"What do you want to do?"

Gu Junming asked with a stern face.

"Beg, beg for some silver."

Bai Linglong scratched her cheek with her fingers, feeling uncomfortable all over when she said this.

Especially when Gu Junming looked at her with strange eyes, Bai Linglong felt even more frustrated that she had let down others' trust.

"I'm asking you, what do you need the money for?"

Gu Junming rolled his eyes:

"If you're thinking of buying all those random things that are useless to your cultivation, I advise you to stop right here. This way you can still save some dignity for yourself."

Gu Junming snorted again, "And I don't object to you going down the mountain to work. If you are willing, you can use your labor to earn respect."

"Then I want to accompany you on the mountain!"

Bai Linglong said with a grunt.

"Come on, you're just lazy."

Gu Junming squinted his eyes and said, "Don't think I don't know. You often use the new magic you learned to cheat Old Seven in private. I don't know how much ill-gotten gains you have made."

"Old Seven is really something. Every time he realizes he's been cheated, he comes to me to seek justice."

"But you're the same. Once you catch a sheep, you pull it hard. Who can stand that?"

"Who told this guy to be so clever..."

Bai Linglong pursed her lips, her face full of disdain.

In fact, the main reason is that the other people’s cultivation is much higher than hers, so Nangong Xiuzhu is easier to bully.

A few people ranked at the bottom.

Lao Ba is a quiet person who keeps to his duty and looks honest, so he is completely excluded by Bai Linglong.

"Still stubborn?"

Gu Junming glared at Bai Linglong, then he sighed and said helplessly:

"Tell me what you want to do. If the reason is right, I can give you a break."

At this point, Gu Junming's eyes narrowed slightly, and his tone became sharper:

"Don't think your brother is that easy to fool. Although Zhao Zhao admitted that she got lost last time, the reason was still due to your negligence."

Last time, Gu Junming did not pursue Bai Linglong's fault for the sake of Xi Zhaozhao.

Otherwise, if you really think about it, no matter how you explain it, this fault should not fall on Xi Zhaozhao.

"Of course I know that."

Bai Linglong took a step forward.

Although she had grown into a graceful young lady, she still rested her forehead lightly on Gu Junming's shoulder and looked down, just like when she was a child.

"Zhao Zhao is a good and sensible child... I know I can't hide it from Senior Brother, but I don't intend to run away."

It has been a long time since I saw such a quiet junior sister.

Gu Junming felt deeply moved.

When Bai Linglong was first brought back by Master Ziyun, she was about the same age as Xi Zhaozhao.

Besides being a bit eccentric, picky eater, naughty, playful, funny, and a liar...

The others don't seem that bad.

"I'm sorry, Big Brother!"

"I was wrong last time. I've fully realized my mistake and have reflected on it. Please give me a chance to make amends!"

Bai Linglong looked at Gu Junming seriously.

"I'm very pleased that you've recognized your mistakes, reflected on them, and made corrections."

Gu Junming gave a kind aunt's smile.

My little sister has grown up~

"give me money."

Bai Linglong extended her hand as a matter of course.

Gu Junming's face was instantly filled with black lines, but before he could speak, he heard Bai Linglong say:

"Zhao Zhao is wearing hand-me-downs from our past. I want to buy some quality fabric and make two new clothes for Zhao Zhao to show my appreciation!"

Gu Junming's expression was complicated, as ugly as if he had eaten a fly.

"Old Nine... do you know what you are saying?"

"If you want to express your feelings, why do you need money from me? Shouldn't you use your own money?"

"Using other people's things to fill your own void, do you think it's...appropriate? Is it polite?"