Quick Transmigration: The Charming Beauty Who Was Short-Lived and Alluring

"If we don't do something, Silang will be taken away by Xiao Changfeng's men the moment he appears at the foot of the mountain," Xiao Qi'an warned.

"Does elder brother mean to conceal his cultivation level?" Xiao Lin understood immediately.

Gu Silang said, "That's right. Before I left, my brother gave me a pill that can conceal my internal strength cultivation."

"So it was Brother Gu. Only he could make such miraculous pills," Xiao Lin realized.

“I sent you down the mountain that day for Silang’s sake, but you didn’t recognize him.” Xiao Qi’an shook his head as he spoke of this.

Not only did he fail to recognize Gu Silang, but he also set his sights on Wen Chuyun, a person of unknown origin. His younger brother's actions are truly indescribable.

Xiao Lin's face stiffened, and he tried to save face, saying, "Brother, this is not my fault. Why didn't you explain it to me beforehand? Besides, who knew Gu Silang would grow up to look like this!"

"Xiao Lin, explain yourself clearly. What do I look like?" Gu Silang's tone was threatening.

Xiao Lin had the sarcastic remark on the tip of his tongue, but he held it back and said with difficulty, "I just didn't expect that Brother Gu would grow up to be so wise and brave, so unforgettable."

Gu Silang gave Xiao Lin a look that said, "You'd better know what's good for you," which almost made Xiao Lin furious.

"You two stop fooling around. Let's get down to business," Xiao Qi'an said calmly.

"Silang, are you confident about the martial arts tournament?" Xiao Qi'an asked Gu Silang.

Gu Silang frowned slightly, nodded, and then quickly shook his head.

Xiao Lin, anxious, preemptively asked, "What do you mean by this?"

"Ah Lin, let Si Lang speak first," Xiao Qi'an interrupted.

“Originally, I was very confident, thinking that among the younger generation, apart from Mo Xing, no one was stronger than me. But now I dare not be so sure. I met a woman in the selection competition whose strength was by no means weaker than mine, and perhaps even greater. If she was determined to win, my chances of winning would drop even further. It was also because of her appearance that I realized how arrogant I had been before. There are always people stronger than me, and there is always something beyond my reach. It's hard to guarantee that Xiao Changfeng doesn't have someone even more powerful than me under his command.” Gu Silang lowered his head, his tone dejected.

"Are you talking about Wen Chuyun?" Although it was a question, Xiao Lin was very certain.

“That’s right. You were there that day too, so you should have seen that she was quite capable.” Gu Silang nodded.

"To prevent her from being recruited by Xiao Changfeng's people, after much deliberation, before coming to see Brother Xiao, I visited her, using the excuse of wanting to stay at Xiao Yue Manor, to ask her to form an alliance with me to jointly deal with the martial arts tournament." Gu Silang bit his lip, his eyes showing apology. "Brother Xiao, this was my own decision, please don't blame me, but rest assured, I did not reveal the internal strife at Xiao Yue Manor, nor did I reveal the true purpose of my trip, she will not suspect anything."

Xiao Qi'an: "It's alright, I know you mean well."

He paused for a moment, then asked, "Did Wen Chuyun agree to your request?"

"Not yet, she said she needs to think about it," Gu Silang replied, his brows furrowed.

Seeing his bitter and resentful look, Xiao Lin comforted him, "Gu Ku... Brother Gu, don't worry. Actually, I've noticed Wen Chuyun for a while now. Yesterday, I found a way to let my brother meet her. My request is the same as yours: to bring her into our camp."

"As for Xiao Changfeng, you don't need to worry. He has always looked down on women, let alone a young woman like Wen Chuyun. Xiao Changfeng is insatiable and has gathered a lot of martial arts talents. He doesn't even consider whether he can control them. So many people are fighting to the death for the sake of standing out. Unfortunately, the disciple he sent to select people that day was the most vindictive and petty person. Do you think he would want another competitor?"

"Yesterday...so that's what you and Brother Xiao were planning?" Gu Silang suddenly realized.

"Otherwise what?" Xiao Lin asked instinctively, then suddenly realized something, his eyes widening in disbelief. "You actually believed the rumors outside, thinking I was lusting after her beauty and deliberately harassing her?"

Gu Silang scratched his head. "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding. It's because when you were little, you couldn't help but hold the hands of pretty girls and even wanted to kiss them..."

Under Xiao Lin's increasingly deathly gaze, Gu Silang shut his mouth and did not continue to bring up Xiao Lin's embarrassing past.

"Gu Silang! You bastard, I was only two or three years old at that time, what did I know? You're using something from more than ten years ago to frame me."

"Don't dare, don't dare."

"Stop."

Xiao Lin pounced on Gu Silang and grabbed him, forcing him to apologize.

Watching the two bickering, Xiao Qi'an's lips curled slightly.

*

Chu Yun came to Xiao Qi'an's courtyard again, and no one came to look for her until she finished watering the longevity tree.

Just as she was about to step out of the hospital gate, she bumped into Xiao Lin.

Xiao Lin was overjoyed, a wide smile spreading across his face. "Miss Wen, what a coincidence!"

The next moment, his face fell again. "How can you leave so soon after I arrived? No, no, since you are entrusted by me to take care of the Longevity Tree, if you leave without even having a cup of tea, wouldn't I lose face? Please come in with me for a cup of tea."

As Xiao Lin spoke, he walked forward, moving closer to Chu Yun.

Chu Yun took a step back. "No need."

Her expression was cold, and her voice was chilling. Xiao Lin choked, his face turning pale and then red.

After a long pause, Xiao Lin said in a low voice, "Miss Wen, with so many people watching, please give me some face."

As he spoke, he winked wildly at Chu Yun.

Chu Yun looked behind him and indeed saw a large group of people dressed in Xiao Yue Manor clothing, numbering in the dozens.

"I said I'm not going, and that means I'm not going." Chu Yun showed no mercy and walked past Xiao Lin to leave.

After taking a few steps, he suddenly stopped, his gaze falling on a servant beside him. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the same servant who had been with Xiao Qi'an yesterday.

Xiao Zuo, holding the medicine bowl, exchanged a glance with Chu Yun, then quickly lowered his head.

Chu Yun raised an eyebrow, turned back, and said to Xiao Lin, "I've changed my mind. I am indeed a little thirsty."

Xiao Lin laughed and said, "It's good that you're thirsty. Come with me. My brother has plenty of fine teas here. You're in for a treat!"

Chu Yun didn't say anything, but strode forward. Xiao Lin followed behind her, whispering these words to her. His eagerness was so great that the disciples of Xiao Yue Manor behind them couldn't bear to look at him.

Xiao Lin had been chattering all the way, but as soon as he entered the main hall, he immediately shut his mouth and bowed to Xiao Qi'an, who was sitting upright in his wheelchair, saying, "Brother."

The people behind him also bowed, saying, "Greetings, Young Master."

Only Chu Yun remained motionless, standing out conspicuously among the crowd.

Xiao Qi'an glanced at Chu Yun but didn't mind. "You have all served my Xiao Yue Manor for many years. There's no need for such formalities. Please sit down."

The group sat down, drank tea, and began to discuss business.

Chu Yun then realized that these people had come to report to Xiao Qi'an on the villa's annual financial expenses. With the end of the year approaching, the accounts had to be settled.