"What do couples usually do?" Leng Wuyan was taken by surprise, and her delicate earlobes turned pink instantly.
"Of course, we should spend time together when we're in love," the female deacon replied, the words lingering in Leng Wuyan's ears.
Ran'er actually wanted some time for herself...
How embarrassing!
Ye Ran said, "Since I confessed my love to Master that day, it feels like I haven't been fulfilling my boyfriend's duties. I wanted to take this chance to have a deeper conversation with you."
"Boyfriend duties? A deeper conversation?"
This was too direct!
Leng Wuyan blushed and was about to explode. "Isn't this moving too fast? We've only been together for a few days!"
"The disciple has been with the master for ten years."
"I didn't mean it like that."
"Master, don't be nervous; this is the first time for this disciple."
"How can I not be nervous?"
Leng Wuyan was at a loss for words. "But there's a significant gap in our cultivation levels!"
Ye Ran shook his head. "This kind of thing has nothing to do with cultivation levels."
"That's true..."
Leng Wuyan nervously entwined her fingers.
"Do you want to agree with him?"
Her heart was racing.
"I mentioned yesterday not to rush things. You were too sudden. I need to think about it carefully."
After struggling for a while, she decided to compose herself first.
"Alright."
Ye Ran seemed a bit lost.
Seeing this, Leng Wuyan couldn't bear it and comforted him: "You don't have to rush; we have plenty of time ahead. I am your girlfriend, and that won't change."
It was the first time she had said those words, and she felt her cheeks burning.
Ye Ran sighed. "This disciple understands; it's just that after tonight, the tickets can't be used anymore."
"What tickets?"
Leng Wuyan was momentarily confused.
Ye Ran pulled out two wooden signs from his pocket. "A new musical group has arrived in Howling City, and my disciple arranged for two tickets. I wanted to invite you to go with me."
"..."
Leng Wuyan swallowed. "So, you were inviting me to listen to music?"
"That's right," Ye Ran said, scratching his head. "This is my first date, so I was a little nervous."
Leng Wuyan covered her forehead.
So that's what it was:
How embarrassing!
"Since the master won't go, the disciple won't go either. Let's give the tickets to Elder Wei. I remember he enjoys music." Ye Ran said thoughtfully.
"No!"
"Why?"
"Elder Wei is on a business trip to the Western Regions and won't have time for music."
"But I saw him when I came?" Ye Ran recalled.
"Then you must have been mistaken," Leng Wuyan said with a serious expression.
Wei Elder, who was halfway up the mountain, sneezed for no apparent reason.
He rubbed his nose. "Who's talking about this old man?"
...
Leng Wuyan said, "Since the tickets are already bought, it would be wasteful to discard them, so I'll reluctantly go with you."
"It's not a big expense; you don't have to force it, Master."
"..."
Finally, persuaded by her, the two made an appointment to meet, and Ye Ran left first.
As he walked away, Leng Wuyan was bouncing around the martial arts hall, forgetting her role as the master.
"I'm going on a date; this is my first date with Ran'er!"
"So, he went all out to win me over yesterday just to ask me to go to a concert today!"
"So thoughtful!"
After being excited for a while, she took out a small notebook from her pocket.
"Things to do in a relationship: go on a date, listen to music... It looks like I can tick these off today!"
Leng Wuyan's eyes were shining.
...
Xuanling Mountain, Back Mountain
Ye Ran stood there waiting, and a gust of wind brushed past him.
Turning around, Leng Wuyan was standing behind him.
Her dress was shorter today, showing her fair calves and round knees, and she wore a lovely hairpin in her soft, silky hair.
Ye Ran was stunned and whispered, "Master, you look so cute today."
A smile twinkled in the corner of Leng Wuyan's eyes. "You're the only one with sweet words."
"The disciple speaks the truth."
"Understood."
The two soared into the sky and flew toward Howling City.
...
Howling City.
Located north of Xuanling Mountain, it was the nearest city to Youluo Temple.
With Leng Wuyan's level of cultivation, she could be present anywhere in Middle Earth with just a thought.
But she chose to follow Ye Ran at a leisurely pace.
Not long after, the two landed on the city streets.
Passersby glanced at them, but it didn't cause much surprise.
There were many practitioners in the city, and people were accustomed to such displays of power.
The two walked to the theater.
Along the way, most people's attention was on Ye Ran.
After all, even among practitioners, someone with such striking looks was rare.
Yet, it seemed like they were ignoring Leng Wuyan automatically.
Ye Ran found it odd; his master was exceptionally beautiful and stunning, so they shouldn't have been so indifferent.
He glanced at Leng Wuyan.
With her red lips, white teeth, and exquisite beauty...
"She's beautiful. Maybe these people are just blind."
"Pfft~"
Leng Wuyan shook her head and said, "As long as I don't want to be seen, they won't notice me."
She was well aware of her circumstances.
If she revealed her identity, she would attract a lot of attention.
Apart from the admiration, it could also stir up significant trouble. The news of Leng Wuyan entering Howling City alone could send shockwaves throughout the imperial court.
"It's better to keep a low profile."