How could someone as well-behaved as Sister Yue possibly be a playboy?

Ning Xulin had thought that Jiang Yueyue would pester him after coming to Wuyou Palace, and he was even prepared for a headache.

But surprisingly, it didn't happen.

Several days had passed since the busy palace affairs were finished.

As the moonlight quietly rose, Ning Xulin returned to the main peak, and a slender figure entered his field of vision.

The girl was leaning against the roof, looking at the moon, when she seemed to sense something.

She suddenly turned her head, and her beautiful face instantly blossomed into a smile, charming and captivating.

"you are back."

The aloof, moon-like man nodded almost imperceptibly and went inside.

Jiang Yueyue pouted. "It's so cold."

……

After that, the girl frequently appeared in his world again; for example, he would hear her say this every morning when he woke up:

Good morning, brother.

She's quirky and always smiling, seemingly with inexhaustible energy. She always appears suddenly, and sometimes she's so quiet it's as if she never existed.

A perfectly timed 'chance encounter'

Ning Xulin often heard her name. At first, he thought the girl had come to Wuyou Palace just for fun, but she turned out to be unexpectedly outstanding.

He completed his studies exceptionally well and also worked very hard in his spiritual practice.

"Yue'er's talent is truly exceptional; I've heard she comes from the lower cultivation world!"

Hearing the girl's name from the elder for the nth time, Ning Xulin pictured that smiling face in his mind.

The annual trial at Wuyou Palace is also the selection process for disciples to go to the secret realm.

Ning Xulin, as the palace master, was naturally present. There were many outstanding disciples this year, and the elders were discussing who could win first place.

“It must be my disciple, Wenren.” &39;

"Qingyue is no less impressive; we're almost certain to win."

"Last year's candidate was also good; he wasn't far behind."

"really."

Ning Xulin's pale golden eyes swept over the image in the water mirror, and he nodded at the disciple who was favored by the elders.

With his strength, he could naturally see that his opponent was still holding back, while everyone else was vying for power. It seemed like he was in the lead now... but in reality, he had no strength left to spare.

Although it's only the beginning, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will be the disciple who competed for first place last year.

Everything went as Ning Xulin had predicted.

But... then came the unexpected Jiang Yueyue.

The thought had barely formed in his mind when he saw the girl overtake everyone at an incredible speed, including the disciple who was considered a favorite.

Subsequently, the distance between them continued to widen.

Half an hour later, Jiang Yueyue passed this test!

The elders of Wuyou Palace were in an uproar.

"What speed is this?"

"...Isn't she an alchemist? How can she be so fast?"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yueyue did not stop after passing this level, but instead chose to quickly move on to the next level.

While the other disciples were passing the first test, she had already passed the second test halfway.

A hint of surprise flashed across Ning Xulin's eyes.

Jiang Yueyue's hard work wasn't for show, well, a little bit, but mainly because this thing was recorded.

The arrogant guy's time was clearly written on it, and her competitive spirit immediately flared up.

She wants to surpass him, to be above him!

"He's only slightly inferior to the Palace Master?"

As Jiang Yueyue's speed increased, someone exclaimed, "Won't she overtake us?"

"This ranking has remained unchanged for many years, and the Palace Master is still unmatched. I'm afraid it's in jeopardy."

"Passing through three trials in one go is too exhausting. Those disciples will catch up soon, and then... the outcome will be hard to predict."

The elder from the Weapon Refining Peak stroked his beard. "I don't think so."

He could see that the others were sweating, but Jiang Yueyue was not slowing down at all. They were all genius disciples, so how could she not leave any room for maneuver?

Ning Xulin's gaze unconsciously fell on the girl.

That petite figure seemed to possess hidden strength, not as frail as he had imagined.

Soon, Jiang Yueyue won first place.

He surpassed Ning Xulin by a narrow margin, causing a huge uproar.

Jiang Yueyue stood at the finish line with a faint smile. Her red dress made her look so bright and dazzling.

The crowd cheered and jumped for joy for her, but the girl remained humble and composed amidst the praise, her gaze fixed in a certain direction.

Their eyes met, and the man in the high position paused.

After the trial ended, Ning Xulin strode towards the main peak. Suddenly, a figure appeared before him.

Jiang Yueyue stood before him, her beautiful eyes sparkling with laughter. She took a few steps closer:

"Brother, am I amazing?"

Ning Xulin nodded, "Mm."

To win first place among a group of outstanding disciples and even surpass him is certainly impressive.

The aloof man's eyes held admiration and approval, but nothing else...

Jiang Yueyue pouted in dissatisfaction and leaned closer to him, "Then, brother, do you like me any more today?"

You could even smell her unique, cool scent.

A flicker of emotion flashed in Ning Xulin's pale golden eyes, but it vanished in an instant.

"No."

I thought the girl would be disappointed, sad, or even give up... but to my surprise, she just said "oh" and then raised her smiling face again.

"I'll ask again tomorrow."

As Jiang Yueyue said, every time they meet, she will ask him this question.

How could there be such a straightforward woman?

Habit is a terrible thing. Ning Xulin was not used to such blunt words at first, but he got used to them after hearing them many times.

Another day passed, and Ning Xulin felt extremely exhausted after finishing his business.

He had a dispute with the elders, each holding their own opinions and unwilling to back down. He had only recently taken the position of Palace Master, and his foundation was not yet stable, so he was not capable of making a decision against the majority opinion.

A crescent moon hung brightly in the sky.

Ning Xulin looked at the sky and suddenly thought of the girl, her smiling face.

It seems... I haven't seen her for a while.

Perhaps they've given up?

Ning Xulin rubbed his temples and immersed himself in cultivation.

The next day, a soft humming sound came from outside, a gentle voice carrying a soothing power.

Ning Xulin opened his pale golden eyes, got up and went out.

"Mmm, good morning, brother..."

The girl's singing stopped abruptly, and she gave a curt greeting, a faint blush spreading across her pretty face.

Ning Xulin's agitated mood eased somewhat, but he felt a little confused.

She said those... things without feeling embarrassed, and even hummed a song?

Jiang Yueyue noticed the weariness between his brows and the colder aura he exuded than usual. She tentatively asked, "Are you unhappy?"

Her smile faded, and a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

Ning Xulin replied indifferently, "It's nothing."

These things have happened repeatedly since he took over.

"Something happened."

The man, as aloof as the moon, looked up, seemingly puzzled.

The girl pursed her lips, "Your unhappiness... is a big deal to me."

The following sounds were extremely faint, almost nonexistent, but Ning Xulin still understood them by reading their lip movements.

When he returned to God, he was already in the council chamber.

Yesterday's scene repeated itself. Several elders below were arguing, but Ning Xulin was thinking about... what happened this morning.