Chapter 59: Going Together

In an instant, Gu He’s expression turned extremely unpleasant.

More than anger, it was embarrassment and indignation.

Some feelings he had buried deep in his heart and had never told anyone.

How did Bai He know?

And not only did he know, he even knew that he had secretly kept someone’s portrait.

"Senior Brother, if you won’t agree, then forget it. I don’t even feel like going anymore. You can go subdue the demon. During that time, I’ll just go visit Elder Qi instead."

"Wait."

Bai He made as if to leave and Gu He immediately called out to stop him.

This little rascal was getting more and more shrewd.

Where had the innocent and adorable junior brother from before gone?

"Fine. I will take you with us. But you bear the consequences yourself."

"Thank you, Fourth Senior Brother."

Bai He had known he could handle this.

In the original story, grabbing a random weakness was always enough to settle matters easily.

Gu He truly had too little courage, he secretly harboring feelings for someone for so many years yet never daring to confess.

Clearly they were a perfect match in both talent and appearance, mutually affectionate.

It was a matter that could be resolved by simply piercing through a thin layer of paper, yet they insisted on dragging it out and wasting each other’s time.

"If you regret it later, even if you cry and make a fuss about coming back, you will endure it for me. Don’t let the disciples laugh at you."

"I’m not a child. Why would I do that?"

After returning, Bai He had originally intended to share this piece of good news with Ye Shiyuan.

However, he saw that Xu Feng was also there.

He immediately felt that something was amiss and tried to slip away quietly, but Xu Feng noticed him anyway.

With a flash, Xu Feng appeared directly in front of him.

With a meaningful tone, he called out, "Master, why are you sneaking around? This is your home. Can’t you be open and aboveboard?"

"Ahem. Which eye of yours saw your master sneaking around? On the contrary, you are blocking your master’s path. That deserves a beating."

"Master, let’s not talk about that. I’m going too."

Bai He scratched his head, looking puzzled. "You’re going? What are you going for?"

"Master, stop pretending. I already know. You’re all going with the Fourth Elder to subdue demons and planning to leave me alone at Baize Peak. Is that something a person would do?"

Upon thinking about it carefully, it did seem a bit excessive.

"But each elder can only recommend one disciple to accompany them. Ye Shiyuan is definitely going."

So Xu Feng would have to be the one sacrificed.

Moreover, he truly had not been in the sect for very long.

Some matters did not need to be rushed.

A thousand-year-old great demon was an extremely dangerous existence.

If Bai He were not worried about Ye Shiyuan, he would not have followed along at all.

Knowing full well that there was danger ahead and still foolishly tagging along, how was that any different from being a fool?

"Master... does that mean I really can’t go with you?" The pitiful expression on Xu Feng’s face when he felt dejected made Bai He’s heart ache unbearably.

If only this were something he could decide himself, then he would have taken Xu Feng along without hesitation.

"I’m sorry."

Bai He’s apology truly startled Xu Feng.

No matter what, Bai He was his master.

And besides, he had done nothing wrong.

"Master, if I can’t go, then I can’t go. What’s the big deal? There will always be another chance next time, right? It’s not that my strength is lacking, it’s that you all don’t have good judgment."

Xu Feng’s forced nonchalance only made him more heart-wrenching to watch.

"Xiao Feng, when the next opportunity like this comes, no matter what, your master will definitely take you along. But while Shiyuan and I are away, I’ll have to trouble you to watch over the peak."

"Master and Senior Brother can go without worry. Such a small matter, if you leave it to me, what is there to be concerned about? You and Senior Brother should prepare. I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll go cultivate first."

After saying that, Xu Feng picked up his sword and left.

Bai He watched his departing figure with some heartache and could not help but shake his head.

Only then did Ye Shiyuan step forward.

"Master, you’re going?"

"Yes. I’ve already spoken with Fourth Senior Brother. It’s just that Xiao Feng won’t be able to go..."

"Junior Brother just hasn’t thought it through for the moment. I’ll go back and speak with him properly."

Ye Shiyuan appeared genuinely pleased.

With Bai He accompanying them, he was naturally the happiest of all.

"Master, you don’t need to be afraid. Even if it’s a thousand-year-old great demon, as long as I am there, I will definitely protect you."

Bai He felt awkward.

This was...

Although Ye Shiyuan meant well, he was the master.

He was the master, after all... What kind of feeling was it, being told by his own disciple that he would protect him?

"It’s fine. When the time comes, I’ll just take out the magical treasure my own master left for me and protect myself. As for you, focus on assisting Fourth Senior Brother in subduing the demon properly. I believe this experience will surely benefit you greatly."

"Yes, Master."

Although it had been a last-minute decision, when Gu He was preparing to depart, he was still repeatedly reminded by his senior brothers and sisters to take good care of Bai He and absolutely not let him get hurt.

Otherwise, when their master returned and failed to see Bai He safe and sound, he would surely be angry.

Among the fellow disciples, although there were times when their opinions differed,

their respect for their master was astonishingly unanimous.

"Have you eaten enough yet?"