After making something to eat for Wei Changkong, Fan Wubing hurriedly walked to Gu Lan, who was squatting in the corner and drawing circles, and explained,

"Senior Sister Gu, you've got it wrong, I'm really not that kind of person."

Wei Changkong laughed while eating,

"I saw it all, you were so excited your eyes were about to pop out. Junior Brother Wubing, you can't fake that."

Fan Wubing, enjoying the "blood-sucking," unintentionally caused Gu Lan significant psychological distress. She had never done such a thing before, and just the thought of landing a whip on Fan Wubing, who then looked at her excitedly, made her feel as if the whip had hit herself.

Even though she comforted herself that Junior Brother Fan was a good person, a good person... the discomfort remained, like giving something away for the first time without reason.

Seeing Gu Lan still troubled, Fan Wubing thought that this Senior Sister seemed to be stubborn. He pondered for a moment and got an idea,

"Senior Sister Gu, I wasn't actually researching new cooking methods just now."

This statement startled Gu Lan, who said in shock,

"So, I was really abusing you just now! And you enjoyed it!"

"No, no, no! Absolutely not! That whip just now was condensed with Immortal Qi, right?"

"Yes."

"Every time you channel Immortal Qi, you first circulate it in the dantian, through the meridians for a full cycle, right?"

"Yes, so what?"

Fan Wubing sighed and shook his head,

"From the tremor felt when the whip hit me, I can conclude... Senior Sister Gu, your Qi circulation is sluggish, there might be an issue somewhere in your meridians."

"Huh?"

Gu Lan and Wei Changkong were dumbfounded by this revelation.

Wei Changkong suddenly recalled when Fan Wubing accepted that "big reward for a child" commission, claiming to have unparalleled techniques for conception. Could it be,

"Junior Brother Wubing, are you from a family of doctors!"

"Uh... Senior Brother Wei, can't you control your mouth even with good food and drink?"

Wei Changkong promptly shut his mouth and continued eating quietly, knowing it's best not to upset the chef.

Over these days, Fan Wubing had become more familiar with him, and their relationship was good enough for him to speak in this manner.

Gu Lan cautiously asked,

"So, Junior Brother, you didn't actually enjoy being abused, but rather were sensing my Qi states through my manipulation of Immortal Techniques?"

Fan Wubing nodded seriously,

"Exactly!"

"But why did I have to hit you?"

"Senior Sister Gu, you know I can't cultivate. So, feeling it physically is the best way. It's like how folk doctors feel the pulse."

The gloom in Gu Lan's heart suddenly disappeared,

"I see, that makes so much sense!" She was deeply touched, "I never imagined, Junior Brother Wubing, you'd go to such lengths for me!"

Filled with mingled emotions, Gu Lan's way of addressing Fan Wubing changed to "Junior Brother Wubing".

Fan Wubing shook his head,

"After all, Senior Sister Gu has been too overworked these days. I couldn't bear it."

"Then, Junior Brother, do you have any way to solve it?" Gu Lan asked hopefully. This chronic problem, even her master Elder Weiyu couldn't handle.

Fan Wubing smacked his lips,

"Feels like I'm getting close, how about you give me a few more whips, Senior Sister Gu?"

The feeling of replenishing energy left Fan Wubing wanting more.

If getting beaten makes one stronger, then the beating is worth it!

The thing he most anticipated now was whether this "tongue desire" could absorb the quinquennial Ying Huo predation. If it could, the pressure might not be so great.

...

Luo Qingyao took a deep breath and sighed,

"Senior Sister Fu Ming... truly a divine being, judging from the insights in the journal, these seem to be her own realizations, with many cultivation techniques and Immortal Skills being her own creations... following her way of circulating Immortal Qi yields twice the result with half the effort, even better than the cultivation techniques from my family... Compared to her, I can hardly call myself a genius. It's just her handwriting..."

Incredibly ugly!

Like a child just learning to write. If one could infer a person's appearance from their handwriting, Luo Qingyao felt that imagining Senior Sister's features from this handwriting would be hugely disrespectful!

She continued to look for other insights.

Before long, she found a folded painting in a miscellaneous book. It was rare to see someone folding a painting like this.

She carefully unfolded it and saw a woman in a black gown come into view.

Having seen much, she didn't think the artist's skill was great, but even so, she could tell at a glance that the woman in the painting was extraordinarily beautiful, and from the charm of the strokes, this seemed important to the artist.

Then, she saw the signature at the bottom of the painting,

"Fan Wubing, for Senior Sister Fu Ming."

Was this painted by Senior Brother? And the woman in the painting is the never-before-met Senior Sister Fu Ming.

For a moment, Luo Qingyao was disoriented. She felt an inexplicable sting in her nose. She quickly patted her face to adjust her state, and while refolding the painting and putting it back in place, she smiled to herself,

"It's been days since I've seen Senior Brother, he must miss me!"

She had to go find him quickly!

Luo Qingyao left the room without looking back.

After searching all over Enlightenment Peak and failing to find Fan Wubing, she went to other peaks to inquire. After learning about recent events, Luo Qingyao felt immense pride... I knew it, Senior Brother's culinary Immortal Foods could conquer anyone's palate!

As expected of my Senior Brother!

She arrived at Nourishing Spirit Peak, and asking about her Senior Brother Fan Wubing's whereabouts, was immediately labeled as someone looking for free food and drink, and wasn't given direction. Because sect's grand ceremony was approaching, Senior Sister Gu Lan had ordered not to disturb Fan Wubing anymore.

After explaining herself, showing her token as a disciple of Enlightenment Peak, to prove she was Junior Sister to Fan Wubing, they finally pointed her in the right direction.

This only made her more curious, Is Senior Brother valued so much now? Not long ago, he was resented for being a guide.

With expectations high, she arrived at the Spirit Nurturing Pot, where she could see the newly built kitchen at a glance.

Getting closer, she vaguely heard "crackling" sounds.

This sound, was it frying beans?

No hint of cooking odor, could it be... a completely new cooking method?

She swallowed, thinking how she hadn't eaten anything for days, and now she must have Senior Brother cook her a feast to reward herself!

Standing at the doorway, just about to knock, she suddenly heard Fan Wubing's voice,

"Senior Sister Gu, once more!"

A gentle yet slightly weak voice followed,

"Okay... alright! Junior Brother Fan, do you feel any better now? My body..."

What's going on!

Luo Qingyao's eyes widened in shock!

Then Wei Changkong's voice came through,

"Seems a bit better. Senior Sister Gu, put in a bit more effort with your hips, and also bend your chest slightly, don't worry, I can handle it."

Wh-wh-what! Effort from the hips? Chest!

Oh heavens!

Luo Qingyao couldn't stand still any longer, her face flushed like an eggplant. She pushed open the door forcefully, eyes closed, and shouted,

"In broad daylight, what are you all doing!"

A dead silence.

Hmm? No sounds of panic? Could it be, I misunderstood?

Well, I told you, no way would they do that in broad daylight, especially three of them!

She cautiously opened her eyes... she could hardly describe the scene she saw.

On one side, her Senior Brother had taken off his shirt, standing there, looking excited and out of breath. On the other, a dark-skinned, golden-haired, blue-eyed woman, with a curvaceous figure, looked on expectantly. And on yet another side, Wei Changkong was wide-eyed, lips dry, also looking excited.

This scene was even more exaggerated than what her misunderstanding had imagined.

Luo Qingyao cried out loudly,

"Senior Brother, you like this kind of thing! You should've said so earlier, I can do it too, I can do it! Why get others!"

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