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

The wind was howling and snowflakes were falling outside the window.

Gu Junming was disturbed by the cold, so he got up and walked to the window to check.

I saw that it was already white outside. The lanterns hanging from the eaves emitted a dim glow, which looked particularly hazy in the falling snow.

The snowflakes, carried by the wind, hit the window wantonly, making a slight "rustling" sound.

"Hiss, it's getting colder..."

Gu Junming couldn't help but shiver and quickly reached out to close the window.

Make sure not a single cold draft can get in.

Then he quickly walked to the bed, pulled the quilt over him and wrapped himself tightly.

The quilt is soft but a little cool.

Gu Junming curled up in the quilt, trying to keep himself warm.

At this moment, my thoughts seemed to go back to the past.

At that time, Gu Junming, in the first winter after his beloved parents passed away one after another, he was just like now, holding the quilt tightly to keep warm.

Once upon a time, Gu Junming also wondered whether he would starve to death or freeze to death in an empty corner because he couldn't afford food or clothes one day.

Fortunately, his parents were kind and generous during their lifetime and had accumulated a lot of connections. Those people in the village who had received kindness from Gu Junming's family heard about his family's suffering, felt sorry for his loneliness, and could not bear it, so they all extended a helping hand.

Before he embarked on spiritual practice, Gu Junming's life might have been to eat at one house today and visit another house tomorrow. In his spare time, he would catch a couple of lizards and take them to Liancheng in western Sichuan to buy them. Occasionally, he would stop outside the private school and listen to the sound of reading.

But Gu Junming knew at a very young age that one cannot receive rewards without merit, and one cannot be favored without virtue.

So if his neighbors didn't ask, he wouldn't go to them with a smug look on his face and ask for food.

Sometimes, these villagers would have confused memories and make the mistake of going to someone's house for dinner, or forget to call Gu Junming, leaving him hungry for several days.

Once, a man whom we will call "uncle" scolded Gu Junming, saying that his mouth is on his body, why doesn't he speak for himself when he is hungry and come to his house on his own initiative?

Every time, Gu Junming would agree verbally, but after the person left, he would continue to do as he pleased.

Sometimes, even when others invited Gu Junming to their homes, he would politely refuse with unfounded reasons.

In the words of Gu Junming.

Buddhas fight for a stick of incense, and people fight for a breath. He has hands and feet, and is eloquent. How can he starve to death?

However, the truth is...

Because of the so-called pride.

Gu Junming and Ye Yongzhen agreed to a duel under the sunset, but Ye Yongzhen broke the appointment.

Gu Junming was so hungry that he saw stars and felt dizzy. He was so angry that he almost wanted to dig two handfuls of mud and put it into his mouth, but even the strength to move his hands became a luxury.

At the last moment, if Ye Yongzhen, the young master of the wealthy Ye family, had not appeared in time yawning.

He also brought a leftover burrito. Gu Junming might really go down to reunite with his family...

During the time he came to Beixuan, Gu Junming always felt that he did not get enough sleep, but every time this happened, his mind would start to wander and he could not fall asleep.

Tossing and turning, with a lot on my mind.

Finally, Gu Junming simply lifted the quilt and sat up. After thinking for a moment, he got out of bed, put on his shoes, put on a white fur coat, and went out.

But he did not leave the restaurant.

Instead, he moved to the room where Ye Yongzhen was, raised his fingers, and politely knocked on the door three times.

no response?

It's ok!

Gu Junming pressed his hands on the door.

After a little probing to make sure there was no wooden bolt locked inside, he pushed the door open and walked in.

Maybe it’s because there is heavy snow outside and the weather is changeable.

At this moment, Ye Yongzhen was lying on the bed, snoring soundly, with two empty wine jars underneath him.

This guy, no wonder he can sleep so soundly...

Gu Junming walked forward and shook Ye Yongzhen, who was a little impatient and sleepy, and finally woke him up.

"If you have something to say, say it quickly, and if you have a fart, hurry up!"

"Since you can't sleep either, why not get up and drink some wine with me to warm yourself up."

Ye Yongzhen:?

It turns out that you can’t get too drunk before going to bed.

No, I'm hallucinating...

"are you serious?"

"The night is long and I can't sleep. I thought I was the only one who couldn't sleep, but it turns out you were sleeping too... Hey, why are you lying down again? I was just kidding you!"

Ye Yongzhen's mouth twitched wildly, thinking, who the hell wants to play such a nonsensical joke on you!

Brother Ye asks you, what do you do at night?

answer me!

Ye Yongzhen's face darkened, and he looked irritated and a little annoyed as he said, "What on earth do you want to do? It's so late now! You can't choose this time to drink!"

"Oh, to be honest."

Gu Junming shook his head lightly and said truthfully, "I don't know why these past few days, but before going to bed I always can't help but have random thoughts, and it's really hard to fall asleep!"

"Brother, it's none of my business if you can't sleep..."

"I can't sleep because of you!"

"What the hell does it have to do with me?!"

"That manly duel at sunset."

"You, you, ah...

Ye Yongzhen sat opposite Gu Junming.

He seemed to be deflated, stroking his forehead with a wry smile, a look of helplessness between his brows.

How long ago was this?

Because such a small thing came to disturb his sweet dream.

It's really hard to comment...

"Hey! Big Brother, you guys haven't slept yet!"

Xi Zhaozhao poked his head out of the door, his eyes sparkling, and he said in surprise:

"The night is long and sleepless. I thought I was the only one who couldn't sleep, but it turns out you guys..."

"Definitely!"

Ye Yongzhen quickly waved his hand, signaling to stop, and said with a desperate look: "I give up, big and small are all the same..."

"Just use it to sleep well at night!"

Gu Junming looked back at Xi Zhaozhao who walked in with a wry smile and asked, "Have you encountered any difficulties in your cultivation?"

"Hehe, it's still the eldest brother who understands me."

Xi Zhaozhao touched his nose and said shyly:

"Well, Senior Brother, is there any way to quickly improve my cultivation? I've been stuck at this level for quite a while and can't break through..."

"Hehe, really? How long have you been practicing?"

"It's been almost a year."

Gu Junming picked up the full wine bowl in front of him and took a small sip with a calm and composed expression.

"Haste makes waste. You don't have much time left to practice. Some things cannot be rushed..."

"Xixi successfully entered the spirit realm last night."

"puff--"

Ye Yongzhen wiped the wine off his face expressionlessly. That look made Gu Junming feel uneasy.

"Ahem... so, so..."

Gu Junming gently wiped the remaining wine stains from the corners of his mouth and forced a smile: "Are you worried about being overtaken by Xixi?"

Xi Zhaozhao tilted her head seriously.

Gu Junming thought for a moment and asked:

"What realm are you in now?"

"Second level of spiritual entry."

Gu Junming/Ye Yongzhen: ······

Could it be that this little girl came here specifically to attack them? She's only been practicing for a year, and she's already reached the second level...

As expected, people are pitted against each other, which makes people angry.