Chapter 2350 Calling You "Uncle-Master" and Saying Goodbye

Gu Kong's behavior just now was rather cowardly. He had no choice but to say something against his conscience, praising Chen Qingyuan's noble character, which was unmatched by most people.

How could Gu Kong change his attitude so suddenly, leaving people surprised and confused?

"Senior Gu, what is it you need me for?"

Chen Qingyuan remained expressionless and stepped in front of Gu Kong, wanting to see what the other party had to say.

"Come a little closer."

Gu Kong raised his right hand, pointed his index finger at Chen Qingyuan directly opposite him, flicked his finger, and revealed a playful smile, giving people the feeling that he was holding back a bad intention.

Unable to understand Gu Kong's intentions, Chen Qingyuan's brows furrowed with suspicion. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to follow Gu Kong's lead and took a few more steps forward, bringing them within a few feet of each other, almost within reach.

despair!

Suddenly, Gu Kong raised his hand and patted Chen Qingyuan on the shoulder, adopting the demeanor of a warm elder, and said earnestly, "Little Chen, you should be more careful."

This sentence was completely baffling, and Chen Qingyuan genuinely didn't understand: "What?"

"After all these years, you still haven't made your master-disciple relationship clear to my older sister. You're such a waste."

The reason Gu Kong dared to speak to Chen Qingyuan like that must be because he was very confident.

Chen Qingyuan didn't know how to reply: "Uh..."

Gu Kong smiled and said, "Want me to lend you a hand?"

If Gu Kong could be of help, being called "Little Chen" by him would be perfectly harmless, and Chen Qingyuan would have to accept it with a smile without feeling the slightest dissatisfaction.

"How does Senior Gu intend to help me?"

When the conversation turned to how to establish a master-disciple relationship with Zhixi, Chen Qingyuan took it very seriously and spoke with great respect.

"When my sister comes back, find a suitable opportunity. At that time, you will do whatever I ask you to do, and I guarantee success."

Gu Kong was confident.

Father, like son.

In fact, if Chen Qingyuan had simply brought this up, Zhixi would not have refused and would have readily accepted this apprentice.

Because he valued Zhixi too much, Chen Qingyuan dared not overstep his bounds in the slightest and always maintained a certain distance, which led to a stalemate in their relationship.

Zhi Xi is very aloof and wouldn't take the initiative to break the ice. However, Zhi Xi has admitted to some people that Chen Qingyuan is her apprentice, but she has never told Chen Qingyuan himself.

"I hope there's some kind of conspiracy!"

Chen Qingyuan became wary and raised a question.

"What conspiracy? If you think it's inappropriate, you can judge for yourself when the time comes. With your abilities, do you think I can force you?"

Gu Kong laughed and scolded.

After thinking it over carefully, Chen Qingyuan decided to believe him for the time being: "Okay, I trust Senior Gu and will follow your arrangements."

"Ruzi can be taught."

Gu Kong was quite satisfied with Chen Qingyuan's performance.

"Excuse my bluntness, but what is Senior Gu's purpose in offering to help me?"

There were some things that needed to be clarified beforehand, otherwise Chen Qingyuan wouldn't feel at ease.

"You actually think I have ulterior motives? That's truly disheartening!"

Gu Kong feigned deep sorrow, putting on a very earnest and emotionally charged performance that would surely be believed by anyone unaware of the truth.

Chen Qingyuan: “…”

Honestly, Chen Qingyuan really wanted to beat Gu Kong up.

However, reason told him he couldn't do that; he had to resist the urge.

"You are the successor recognized by my older sister. We have confirmed our master-disciple relationship together. What should you call me?"

After the performance, Gu Kong looked at Chen Qingyuan again with a kind expression and continued the topic.

"Um...Master...Uncle-Master?"

Chen Qingyuan tentatively uttered a title.

"exactly!"

Gu Kong wanted this answer, and he patted Chen Qingyuan's shoulder again, feeling very gratified.

Withdrawing his hand, Gu Kong continued, "Strictly speaking, we are family, and we should help each other. So, don't make malicious assumptions. As your senior uncle, I have no ill intentions towards you."

Everyone present saw through Gu Kong's little scheme.

Their purpose was obvious, practically written all over their faces.

"Come on, call me 'Uncle-Master' first."

Gu Kong hadn't thought of this before, but now that he remembered, he naturally wanted to take good care of Chen Qingyuan and satisfy his wicked sense of humor.

Chen Qingyuan was speechless for a moment.

Seeing this, Situ Lin and the others secretly thought Gu Kong was shameless.

A few breaths later, Chen Qingyuan calmly said, "I'll call you 'Uncle-Master' in the future."

The matter is not yet settled, so how can we let Gu Kong take advantage of us?

Everyone knows that although Chen Qingyuan is cunning, he is genuinely good to his family and friends.

Once Gu Kongzhen becomes his senior uncle, no matter what position Chen Qingyuan attains in the future, he will always treat him with respect and sincerity.

When that time comes, as long as Gu Kong doesn't cross Chen Qingyuan's bottom line and plays the role of his senior uncle well, he can live a carefree and happy life.

To be honest, Ji Fushuang was envious, thinking to herself, "Fellow Daoist Gu is really cunning!"

"Okay, that day will come soon."

Gu Kong wasn't in a hurry. Today's conversation was to give Chen Qingyuan a heads-up, so that he could be mentally prepared and remember to show respect to his martial uncle in the future.

Based on Gu Kong's understanding of Zhi Xi, he would never have meddled in other people's business unless he genuinely approved of Chen Qingyuan.

The master-disciple relationship between Zhixi and Chen Qingyuan only needs one opportunity.

This matter is easy to handle, and Gu Kong doesn't mind becoming the catalyst. After all, he is also a beneficiary and is happy to help.

With that topic over, everyone's attention returned to the eerie black mist.

Watching Fan Chen's figure, Chen Qingyuan and the others fell into deep thought.

Whoosh—whoosh—

Fan Chen stood on a platform resembling a lotus flower, moving erratically. He remained motionless and quiet, as if immersed in some special state, showing no signs of waking up.

So far, no one has noticed any unusual changes.

hum!

Several days later, someone approached the area.

Chen Qingyuan and the others immediately sensed this and released a wisp of divine sense to investigate in detail.

He knew exactly who the visitor was.

"They must have come to see you."

Nangong Ge said to Chen Qingyuan.

During this time, Situ Lin and the others have been staying here. If this person wanted to find them, they would have come long ago and wouldn't have had to wait until now.

Deng!

Chen Qingyuan took a step across the void, traversing countless miles, and arrived directly in front of the newcomer.

Today, Luo Liuyin is wearing a dark gray dress of excellent quality, embroidered with exquisite patterns and intricate textures.

Luo Liuyin remained the same as always, with a cold and aloof expression, and preferred to be alone.

"You came all this way just to see me?"

Since they were all old acquaintances, there was no need for formalities, Chen Qingyuan asked directly.

Luo Liuyin nodded slightly: "Mm."

Chen Qingyuan met his gaze and said, "Just say what you want to say."

Luo Liuyin said bluntly, "I'm saying goodbye to you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyuan looked puzzled and asked in surprise, "Saying goodbye? What does this mean?"

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