Finally, he had convinced Yue Yao to leave.
This time, he had done a good deed.
At least he wouldn't have to stay in Heavenly Beyond and continue to do things against his conscience.
As they boarded the carriage, he saw Gu Chen, who was supposed to be dead.
Yue Yao was initially surprised.
"Why are you still carrying Elder Gu's body?"
"Yeah, I need to find a place to bury him properly! You wouldn't mind, would you?"
Jun Yu answered seriously.
He said that since the man was dead, he should at least have a proper burial.
Thinking about how Gu Chen had met his end because of the Formless Envoy's orders, Yue Yao also felt a pang of sadness.
She leaned against the side of the carriage. Although Jun Yu was right beside her, she dared not get too close.
She could only keep a comfortable distance and speak to him, gazing at his back.
"Remember when we first met, you saved me on a carriage. I never thought I would be running away with you one day?"
"What, is it bad to be with me?"
Jun Yu didn't turn around, then laughed.
To roam the world freely and enjoy life - that's a dream many would envy.
Hearing him say that, Yue Yao blushed.
She felt a little shy.
"Really, you tricked me with just empty words, don't you feel a bit rude?"
"Don't worry, I'll take you to a fun place tomorrow, to see the renowned Jixia Academy for yourself?"
"You're going back to the Academy!"
Yue Yao was stunned.
She didn't expect that Jun Yu would take her there.
Would this be considered walking straight into a trap?
"Of course, the Academy's grand examination is coming up! Young and talented people from all over the world will try to get in. Who knows who we might meet?"
"If you want, you can disguise yourself as a man and take the exam?"
Jun Yu intentionally encouraged her. Since they were already out in the world, they should experience everything.
Hearing him describe the excitement of the Academy's grand examination, Yue Yao couldn't help but feel a sense of longing.
As a woman, she shouldn't be going to such a place.
But.
Since we're already running away like this, why not go a little crazier?
"Alright, I'll go and see. Let's see what's so great about the Academy. You better not leak any information!"
"Don't worry, I've been upsetting the old man lately, he doesn't want to see me anyway."
"The old man you're talking about, is that Mr. Li?"
She didn't expect Jun Yu to be so disrespectful.
He called the renowned Li Changsheng, "old man."
You are such an unfilial disciple.
Hearing the teasing in Yue Yao's words, Jun Yu immediately understood.
You want to criticize me?
Then don't blame me for being rude.
He suddenly whipped the horse, abruptly increasing their speed.
The sudden jolt made Yue Yao unable to sit steady, her body leaned forward and she fell towards him.
Jun Yu caught her in his arms, holding her steady.
"Be careful, don't fall! Otherwise, I'll feel bad!"
Yue Yao blushed. She wanted to break free, but found it difficult.
She was being admired by Jun Yu, her peach-like face under the moonlight was undeniably beautiful.
"Look, it's already so dark. There seems to be a ruined temple ahead, why don't we rest there for a while?"
"Okay!"
Yue Yao nodded softly, her voice becoming quieter.
The atmosphere was just right.
Tonight's moonlight was perfect for appreciating flowers, the moon, and a beautiful woman.
Jun Yu obediently stopped the carriage, and led Yue Yao towards the ruined temple.
***
The next day came in a blink of an eye, time always seemed to fly by when you were enjoying yourself.
Yue Yao was now so relaxed that she didn't want to get up.
But seeing Jun Yu preparing breakfast for her, she felt inexplicably happy.
"What smells so good?"
"Tea eggs, pastries from Guihua Zhai, and tofu pudding! I went to the town a few miles away early this morning to buy them!"
To not disturb Yue Yao's sleep, Jun Yu went out for a bit.
For him, it was just a matter of a few incense sticks.
After all, his cultivation level made this a trivial matter.
Yue Yao didn't know what to say.
You had the energy to go to a town a few miles away, why didn't you take me there to spend the night last night?
It seems you had ulterior motives!
But she liked the food Jun Yu brought.
Without saying anything, she leisurely savored them, not forgetting to tear off a piece of pastry and feed it to Jun Yu's mouth, so they could share.
After all, one should reciprocate when someone goes out of their way to prepare breakfast for them. Not being considerate would be rude.
Jun Yu smiled and said it wasn't enough, he wanted Yue Yao to feed him tofu pudding.
Yue Yao laughed.
"You, even for tofu pudding, you want me to feed you? Don't you have hands?"
She complained, but still scooped up a spoonful of tofu pudding and brought it to Jun Yu's lips.
Her eyes were filled with tender affection, a sight that would make anyone envious.
Luckily, there was no third party around, and Gu Chen, who drank the "Drunkenness and Dream-Death", had not woken up.
Otherwise, anyone witnessing this display of love would go crazy.
"By the way, tell me more about the Academy's grand examination. What are the rules?"
Yue Yao was seriously considering taking the exam after hearing Jun Yu talk about it.
She wanted to experience it too.
"Speaking of which, there's a lot to say!"
Jun Yu put his arm around her shoulder and started to explain in detail.
Getting into Jixia Academy through the examination was not easy.
The preliminary test, in particular, would be against many talented competitors.
Everyone would have to showcase their best talents to face the challenge!
In other words.
You don't necessarily need martial arts talent to participate.
Whether it's music, chess, calligraphy, painting, or any other skill.
You can participate in the preliminary test!
That's the Academy's bold approach!