"Mm."
Wan Yunting went over and squatted beside her, also helping to weed. He smiled, "He's right in front of me, killed!"
Upon hearing this news, Chen Qiuyun took a long time to calm her emotions. She nodded and continued weeding, saying nothing more.
Wan Yunting turned his head to look at her and smiled, "So, you can choose to go down the mountain and return to the capital to live the life you want. There's no need to stay in the mountains like this, living a simple and arduous life."
Chen Qiuyun remained expressionless, continuing to pull weeds in the vegetable garden. She said, "I long for this kind of peaceful and simple life."
Wan Yunting's expression faltered, and he smiled, "Then aren't you afraid of the gossip from those people in the Taoist temple?"
Chen Qiuyun shook her head slightly and said, "In the capital, I was a widow, and I was with an old man. How could I possibly care about the rumors and gossip of those young people?"
"That's true."
Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "But you're in the Taoist temple, and it will still have an impact. After all, no one can resist your charm!"
These words caused Chen Qiuyun to turn her head and glare at him. She immediately got up and said, "Then I am."
Wan Yunting quickly got up and followed her into the small kitchen. Seeing Chen Qiuyun lift the lid of the pot, she was cooking vegetable congee. Wan Yunting said, "I don't mean to drive you away…"
"I understand…"
Chen Qiuyun took out two bowls and chopsticks. She first ladled a bowl of vegetable congee and handed it to Wan Yunting, saying, "You were able to settle me in the Taoist temple back then, which was a move that went beyond our relationship. But I wanted to repay you, and you didn't need it. Yet, I still don't understand why you helped me so much?"
Leaning against the doorframe, Wan Yunting took a sip of the vegetable congee and nodded, finding the taste good. It was just a bit hot to his mouth now. He looked up at Chen Qiuyun's stunningly beautiful face, his lips curling into a smile as he said, "Just think of me as a good-for-nothing who lent you a hand."
Chen Qiuyun's deep phoenix eyes and her perfectly beautiful, expressionless jade-like face walked slowly closer. Her phoenix eyes gazed at Wan Yunting, causing his heart to suddenly jolt. A surge of adrenaline almost made him have criminal thoughts…
"Come find me tonight!" Chen Qiuyun's phoenix eyes stared at him, saying very seriously.
Wan Yunting, whose expression was bewildered, suddenly snapped out of it. He pulled himself back from Chen Qiuyun's incredibly charming face, watched her carry a bowl of vegetable congee out, sit on a small stool by the door, and quietly eat the congee…
Wan Yunting suddenly remembered a martial art and looked at Chen Qiuyun in surprise, saying, "Have you ever heard of Charm Arts?"
Chen Qiuyun was startled by his sudden change of topic and shook her head, indicating she hadn't.
Wan Yunting squatted beside her, his face full of excitement, saying, "It's a type of martial art. This martial art is mainly aimed at men…"
Chen Qiuyun, who had just heard this, turned her head and glanced at him. Wan Yunting knew she had misunderstood, and quickly explained, "It's not what you think. The so-called Charm Arts are different from traditional Charm Arts."
"Modern Charm Arts are just about dressing sexily and attractively to seduce men, while traditional Charm Arts are a martial art. It is said that only those with a naturally charming bone structure can learn this martial art. If learned, with just a glance or a smile, you can make men fall head over heels, and even control their minds, making them obey your every word!"
Chen Qiuyun finally understood and looked at him with her phoenix eyes, asking, "Are you saying I have a naturally charming bone structure?"
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded, not feeling embarrassed. "To be honest, I think you really have talent in that area. Look at the young people outside; they are all infatuated with you."
Chen Qiuyun couldn't refute these words. It wasn't about her confidence, because it was truly as Wan Yunting said. Whenever she walked on the street, regardless of age or gender, she garnered the most attention.
When she was young, she didn't think much of it, but as Chen Qiuyun got older, the alluring aura around her intensified. Sima Boyong's decision to keep her by his side was actually because of this.
Without Chen Qiuyun even smiling, just standing there could make other women dim in comparison and make men inexplicably feel the urge to commit a crime.
This wasn't just because of her beauty, but because this charm was something innate from Chen Qiuyun's bones, making it difficult to explain.
"You mean, you want to teach me that kind of martial art?" Chen Qiuyun looked at him, wondering why he was telling her this.
"Speaking of which, I actually have a martial arts manual about Charm Arts. I just don't know if you want to learn it!" Wan Yunting said.
Inside the cave below the valley, the martial arts manuals left by Senior Kang Guangling of the Carefree Sect contained a manual on Charm Arts. However, Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi hadn't paid attention to it at the time, so they hadn't mentioned the Charm Arts manual.
But just now, seeing Chen Qiuyun, Wan Yunting suddenly remembered the Charm Arts manual and believed that if Chen Qiuyun learned it, she would surely achieve the legendary Charm Arts!
"Do you want me to learn it?" Chen Qiuyun's phoenix eyes fixed on him, asking calmly.
Wan Yunting smiled, "Yes, why wouldn't you learn if you have the skill? Besides, I also want to see what level you can reach after mastering Charm Arts, whether you can captivate someone with just a glance."
Chen Qiuyun turned back, continued eating the vegetable congee, and nodded, saying, "If you want me to learn it, then I'll learn it."
Wan Yunting's expression immediately froze. He heard her meaning and said, "You can refuse."
Chen Qiuyun shook her head slightly and said, "I'll listen to you."
Wan Yunting smiled, "Do you think this is how you're repaying the favor for me helping you back then?"
Chen Qiuyun calmly said, "You can think of it that way. If you don't think it's enough, then come find me tonight. I'll sleep with you."
*Pfft…*
Wan Yunting spat out the vegetable congee directly. Seeing this, Chen Qiuyun quickly took a silk scarf handkerchief from her sleeve to wipe his mouth…
"I'll do it, I'll do it…"
Wan Yunting quickly took the handkerchief and wiped his mouth. However, smelling the woman's scent on the handkerchief, he glanced at Chen Qiuyun a bit shyly and said with a wry smile, "Sister Qiuyun, you seemed so reserved before. Why are you so straightforward now?"
Chen Qiuyun put the handkerchief back into the pocket inside her sleeve and said, "That was acting back then, and besides, I'm only like this with you!"
"Cough…"
These words made Wan Yunting blush, but he also knew that Chen Qiuyun just wanted to thank him for making the antidote for the Seven-Day Poison that saved her, and for arranging for her to stay at the Boundless Taoist Temple.
"Then I won't come tonight. But your congee-making skills are good. Can you cook other dishes?" Wan Yunting asked.
Chen Qiuyun nodded and said very calmly, "I learned many dishes at the Sima family before."
Seeing this, Wan Yunting was even more pleased and smiled, "Then that's settled. How about you come with me to Kunlun Mountain?"
"For what?" Chen Qiuyun asked in confusion.
Wan Yunting smiled, "I need to go into seclusion for a month to train. Now I'm just missing someone who can cook, so you're the most suitable. I'll teach you Charm Arts then."
Chen Qiuyun nodded and said, "I'll listen to you."
Wan Yunting finished the vegetable congee, handed her the bowl, and stood up with a smile, "We'll set off into the mountains tomorrow. You pack your things, and I'll come to call you tomorrow morning."
Chen Qiuyun nodded and watched Wan Yunting leave the small courtyard. After finishing her vegetable congee, she returned to her room to pack her things…
Wan Yunting returned to his residence. Gu Luotang, Lu Xiaodie, and Qi Miaomiao were sitting in the front hall chatting with Zheng Rong, also preparing supplies for going into seclusion and training…
"Brother Wan is back…"
Lu Xiaodie shouted when she saw Wan Yunting enter. Gu Luotang and Zheng Rong greeted him, but only Qi Miaomiao let out a snort, causing Wan Yunting to roll his eyes. He said, "Miaomiao, if you're not training, you can stay at the Taoist temple."
"Ah, no…"
As soon as Qi Miaomiao heard that she was to be left at the Taoist temple, she immediately refused. Her eyes widened, and she pouted, exclaiming, "I want to go with you all…"
Wan Yunting was also helping to pack things. He said, "Why are you going if you're not training? To suffer?"
Qi Miaomiao held Gu Luotang's arm, pouted, and turned her head away, humming, "I don't care, I'm going. At worst, I'll learn martial arts."
Wan Yunting gave her a glare and struck her down, "Your talent is not enough, Miaomiao. I'm not trying to discourage you, but it would take you ten years to learn."
"Ah, Brother Yunting, how can you say that about me? That's so discouraging."
Qi Miaomiao glared at Wan Yunting with wide eyes, her hands on her hips, and said angrily, "No way! To prove myself, I will definitely learn peerless martial arts and then defeat you!"
"Haha, Miaomiao has ambition! Sister Lu, I support you." Lu Xiaodie laughed heartily.
Zheng Rong and Gu Luotang also laughed, then asked Wan Yunting, "Brother Yunting, you're really not letting Miaomiao go with you?"
"That's right."
Wan Yunting said, "We'll be staying for a month, and she'll surely die of boredom. Besides, I've already brought someone else!"
"Who?"
Gu Luotang and Lu Xiaodie all asked curiously.
"Luo Tang and Miaomiao, you know her. It's Chen Qiuyun, Sister Chen, whom I invited in before!" Wan Yunting smiled.
"So it's her!"
Qi Miaomiao immediately looked enlightened. Her bright eyes cast a sideways glance at Wan Yunting, and she coldly snorted, "No wonder. I was wondering why someone unrelated would come to work in our association. It turns out you have an unusual relationship!"
"Don't talk nonsense."
Wan Yunting gave her a glare and said, "I'll tell you about Sister Qiuyun's matters later. The problem now is you, Miaomiao. Really, don't go."
"No…"
Immediately, Qi Miaomiao came forward, hugged Wan Yunting's arm, and rubbed it vigorously against her chest, pouting like a spoiled child. "Brother Yunting, I've already come. Just take me with you for secluded training. I promise, I won't disturb you while you're training, and I'll also train hard. Just take me with you…"
Facing this girl's pampering skills, Wan Yunting really couldn't resist. Gu Luotang also said, "Brother Yunting, it's better to take her with you."
"Yes, with Miaomiao around, we won't be so bored," Lu Xiaodie said with a laugh.
Seeing that everyone agreed to her going, Qi Miaomiao became happy. Her bright eyes blinked at Wan Yunting, and she rubbed his arm against her chest forcefully, making Wan Yunting unable to bear it. He finally nodded, "Alright, but once we enter the mountains, you have to listen to me completely. No temper tantrums, and no talk of leaving. If you're going, you must persevere and accompany us in seclusion for a month. Do you understand?"
"Brother Yunting, don't worry, I promise I won't bother you. I'll obediently listen to you and follow your arrangements."
Qi Miaomiao immediately straightened her face, appearing sincere and resolute, which made Wan Yunting shake his head helplessly, and he could only agree to let her go…
"You all pack up first. I'm going to find Zihang to see how his preparations are going."
Saying this, Wan Yunting went out to find Li Zihang to get things. Because he had bought a lot of outdoor supplies in the capital before and had them sent to the Boundless Taoist Temple, Li Zihang had received and brought them to the mountain gate. Now Wan Yunting needed to get them…
Just then, Duan Yingying came over. Seeing Wan Yunting come out, she ran towards him happily and asked, "How are your preparations? Do you need my help?"