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

It was late at night, and most of the houses around had fallen silent, with windows closed and lights gradually dimming.

Only a few scattered lights remain flickering in the dark night, like reflections of distant stars.

In this silence.

Only one room was brightly lit.

Even if someone who comes home late passes by here, they dare not go forward to check the situation.

Because this is the residence of Princess Thirteen, the little Dragon Emperor's beloved sister.

"drink water?"

"I'm a little thirsty too, thank you!"

"Then why don't you get moving? And bring Xiao Er to me."

"Ah...me?"

Ji Qianrou blinked her beautiful eyes and said in surprise, "Do you still want me to serve you? Do you have no arms or legs? Look how spoiled you are!"

Gu/Zhang: "..."

Ten years have passed, and those who should have matured have matured.

Look, Ji Qianrou has even started to point fingers at the former Palm Sword Master.

When I accompanied him to count stars and watch the moon in Beixuan Territory, I called him "Brother Gu".

Now, ten years have passed, and she has become the high and mighty Thirteenth Princess.

I think you are the one who was spoiled by that idiot Ji Cang! Gu Junming secretly complained in his heart.

But he only dared to complain in his heart, otherwise if they really called the Little Dragon King over...

That would be the real disaster!

Gu Junming took it upon himself to pour a glass of water for him and Brother Zhang respectively.

I picked up the big fat cat lying on the windowsill, with mottled fur and yawning repeatedly due to sleepiness.

This is not an ordinary little kitten. It is easy to be deceived by its superficial appearance, but it is a legitimate descendant of the King of Beasts.

——Five-indigo leopard.

If you're not careful, it will snuggle into your arms and act cute.

It can be very misleading!

Just as Ji Qianrou said, Xiao Er, now a big fat cat, is very shy.

The moment Gu Junming pointed out the truth, he could clearly feel its body stiffen, and then it bared its teeth, looking ferocious.

But after being slapped on the forehead, he became a lot more obedient.

"Hey! Don't go too far!"

Ji Qianrou immediately took over the messy fur of the pet that Gu Junming had kneaded, and while smoothing out the fur of her beloved pet, she grumbled in dissatisfaction:

"There will be a lot of hair falling on the floor, and we have to pick it up again."

"Why not just shave it off and be done with it once and for all?"

Gu Junming shrugged and didn't care.

"roll roll roll!"

Ji Qianrou rolled her eyes at him, then asked curiously:

"What has been stimulating you these past few years? If you're still alive, why haven't you shown yourself to the public?"

"Ten years, so many people are looking for you!"

"Also, is there any unpleasantness between you and Brother Nine?"

"I asked him about you two before, and he just said coldly that you were both dead."

"Oh, I even erected a monument for you guys back then. It was so painful!"

After all, it was a reunion with old friends, so Ji Qianrou was naturally mostly happy. However, time had passed so long that these things gradually faded away.

In fact, at the beginning, Ji Qianrou, like most people, found it hard to believe this sudden bad news.

She even went to Beixuan Territory in person to try to find the fragments of memories that were left behind.

However, all you see is the vast ocean.

Just as the rumors said, the Beixuan Territory really sank and was flooded by seawater, leaving only one tenth of it alive!

Tens of thousands of lives were lost, drowned in the boundless ocean.

This is the case in such a large area.

What's more, people?

But Ji Qianrou didn't understand why Gu Junming deliberately concealed the truth since he was still alive...

No explanation has been given for nearly ten years.

Everyone assumed that he died in battle.

"this......"

"I don't know how to tell you for a moment."

Gu Junming scratched his head awkwardly, not knowing how to explain.

At this time, Brother Zhang, who was wise but appeared foolish, spoke.

He smiled and said:

"Girl, don't you notice that there's something different about Brother Gu?"

"I'm not just talking about the inside!"

It was too dark just now, and Ji Qianrou didn't really pay much attention, but after Zhang Daoxu mentioned it, she turned around and looked at Gu Junming carefully, frowning and saying:

"It seems, it is indeed different from before. I almost didn't recognize it."

"Brother Gu, you...actually plan to live out your life as a mortal, right?"

The discerning Princess Thirteen immediately guessed the real purpose of Gu Junming's seclusion.

And this is indeed what Gu Junming planned.

But a lot of things have happened recently, including the encounter with Zhang Daoxu in Liuyun Township, which was beyond his expectations and he had never thought about it at all.

Not to mention what happened later.

Seeing Gu Junming's embarrassed expression, Ji Qianrou knew that she had guessed right.

"I don't want to say forget it."

Ji Qianrou exhaled lightly, "Tell me the purpose of your trip."

"We want to see the dragon vein!"

Gu Junming answered immediately.

Ji Qianrou's mouth twitched slightly, "You'd better continue to pretend to be deaf and dumb."

She is the thirteenth princess of the dynasty, and she is going to bring an outsider to see the dragon vein that maintains the dynasty's destiny?

Not to mention that this is something only kings of successive dynasties knew.

Why?

Because I called you "Brother Gu" before?

"Qian Rou, you also know that I used to be a monster catcher."

Gu Junming coughed twice and brought up the topic in an attempt to morally blackmail Ji Qianrou:

"We've come all the way here, slaying demons and protecting the area, but there's no way we can kill all the monsters!"

"As the princess of the Great Dragon Dynasty, can you bear to see your people suffer?"

"What does this have to do with your desire to see the dragon vein of the dynasty?"

Ji Qianrou curled the corner of her mouth in disdain. Did she really think she was still the ignorant girl she used to be?

"We are professionals!"

"I can point out exactly where the problem is and help you fix it, getting it back on the right track!"

Gu Junming patted the burly Zhang Daoxu beside him and said, "Look, I even invited the Heavenly Master from Mount Longhu. Doesn't this prove my sincerity?"

"Think about it carefully..."

He moved the chair under his buttocks to the side of Ji Qianrou and advised earnestly:

"I am a man of the Jianghu. If I had no ulterior motives, how could I possibly interfere in the internal affairs of your court?"

"So you took the lead and broke in, defying the authority of the Great Dragon."

Ji Qianrou gently stroked the waiter in her arms and replied lightly.

"...That was a long time ago. It was all a misunderstanding."

Gu Junming looked ashamed.

That time he believed Shangguan Zimo's slander and led the Xiaoyao Tower troops.

A sword split open the gate of the imperial city.

Later, he realized his mistake, so he didn't dare to follow them into the palace.

"Ninth Brother said he would suppress it on behalf of Qishi Mansion, so you can rest assured."

Ji Qianrou would go out occasionally, so she was naturally aware of the situation outside.

But it was precisely because she believed in the Little Dragon King's abilities that she felt fearless and at ease.

"We must solve the problem from the root. Simply using force will not work!"

Gu Junming was a little depressed. After saying so much, why was this girl so unyielding?

Besides, he's just watching and won't really do anything. Is it necessary to be on guard against him like a thief?

"No matter what you say, it's impossible, and I don't know where the dragon vein is."

"Then why are you talking so much nonsense to me?!"

Ji Qianrou: ???