Gu Xijiu answered as she nodded . "And also for myself . "

"Why then did you flee away from the wedding if you loved him so much?"

Gu Xijiu did not want to disclose anything about Di Fuyi to anyone else . Hence, she briefly explained, "There was a misunderstanding between us . However, we decided to be together again since we were able to solve our misunderstanding . "

Long Siye looked at her for a moment and sighed . "As long as you're happy . " The tone of his voice sounded a little melancholy .

Gu Xijiu smiled . "Instructor Long, you can be happy as well . I hope you'll find your true love . " Although she had nothing to do with his happiness, she sincerely hoped that he could find someone he loved .

Long Siye s.h.i.+fted his gaze away and filled her teacup . "I hope so . "

Both of them continued chit-chatting for a while . Suddenly, a noise was heard from outside . Long Siye frowned as he looked at Gu Xijiu . "Did you come alone?"

Gu Xijiu recalled Li Mengxia and quickly responded . "No, I came with Li Mengxia . Your place is strictly guarded, and I asked her to wait for me outside since it was so difficult to enter . Gos.h.!.+ Is she trying to break in?"

Long Siye shook his head . "She is a short-tempered person . It would be torturing to get her to wait for you . " Long Siye raised his hand to cast a spell and sent his voice message . "Let her in . "

A moment later, Li Mengxia broke into the house like the wind . She heaved a sigh of relief as she saw them drinking tea leisurely . "Xijiu, why are you taking so long? I thought you had been tricked . "

Long Siye sc.r.a.ped the lid against his teacup as he said, "She will be safe if she stays in here . Why would I trick her? Master Li you must have overthought . "

Li Mengxiang felt relieved as she found out that Gu Xijiu was safe . She then got herself a seat . "Overlord Long, your security is tight . It's more difficult than entering the palace . Similarly, it's even more difficult to see you as compared to the emperor…"

Gu Xijiu seemed to have thought about something as she immediately looked at Long Siye . Long Siye smiled as he answered, "Many things had happened lately . I'm worried that some spies with bad intentions would sneak in and so I have set-up tight security for the past two years . "

Gu Xijiu half-jokingly said, "Not only is the security stringent, there is also clearly a hierarchy among the disciples . I disguised as your elementary disciple, and you can't even guess how many times I needed to kowtow…"

Li Mengxia agreed . "True! True! Overlord Long, it was not like this in the past . What happened to you?"

Long Siye gazed down and casually smiled . "People change . Perhaps, I had been inspired by someone else . As a man, I should be slightly n.o.ble . "

This phrase seemed to have a hidden meaning . Hence, Gu Xijiu wisely decided to remain silent . However, she finally understood what was it that made Long Siye changed . It was probably because of her .

Long Siye must have thought that the reason she dumped him was because Di Fuyi's status was higher . However, he did not realize that what she cared about was never the ident.i.ty of Di Fuyi . She even hesitated to accept Di Fuyi due to his personality . Anyway, she did not want to explain further since it would not change anything between her and Long Siye .

Meanwhile, Li Mengxia disagreed with his statement . "Overlord Long, you say it as though all girls are sn.o.bbish . Men's comes from their character instead of their ident.i.ty or status . "

Long Siye realized that he had crossed the line and immediately apologized . "My sincere apologies, I am too shallow . Let me apologize with a cup of tea to replace the wine . "

Li Mengxia decided to stop talking about it since he had apologized . She smiled and suggested, "Let me offer you a toast . I'm thirsty . "

The three of them continued talking for a while . Long Siye was a justice enthusiast, and so as a heaven's gift disciple, he decisively promised to help solve the rebellion once he knew that the culprit was an imposter .

Gu Xijiu was pleased and immediately invited him to gather all the alchemists around the world to meet at the Tianxia Hotel in Fenglai City five days later . Long Siye committed without hesitation, and the three of them continued talking for a while .

After all, Gu Xijiu and Long Siye have not seen each other for eight years . Hence, they did not even realize it was already nightfall when they ended their conversation .

Gu Xijiu was still alright as she had achieved a spiritual power of level ten and also mastered the fasting technique . Hence, she would not feel hungry even if she did not eat anything for several days . However, Li Mengxia's stomach was growling . Long Siye smiled as he heard it . "What would you like for dinner? I'll get prepare it for you . "

Gu Xijiu glimpsed at Li Mengxia and realized that she did not know much about courtesy . She said, "I've heard that there are many herbal dishes in the Tianwen clan . May we try some?"

Long Siye nodded . "Sure . " Just as he was about to call his servant, Gu Xijiu quickly stopped him . "We had secretly shown up here this time . The fewer people who know that we were here, the better . Its to prevent someone from accidentally leaking out the news and alerting the imposter . "

Long Siye nodded . "You're right, don't worry . I'll prepare it by myself…" He then got up and got ready to head out . However, Gu Xijiu did not want to trouble him as she did not come here to have a meal with him . Moreover, she had told Di Fuyi that she would go home as early as she could tonight . It was unnecessary for her to stay here any longer as everything had been confirmed . She then got up and suggested . "Let's grab a meal outside . I'm craving for the dishes that are served at the Fengxian Tavern in Weilai Town . "

Weilai Town was a town nearby the Tianwen clan . Gu Xijiu had a meal in Fengxian Tavern before . Hence, she suggested having dinner there as she was familiar with the place .

Long Siye paused for a moment and glimpsed at Li Mengxia . "I thought Master Li wants to try the herbal dishes served at the Tianwen clan?"

Subconsciously, Li Mengxia touched her nose and said, "It was just a suggestion . It doesn't matter whether it's herbal dishes or not . As long as it tastes good . "

In other words, she had changed her mind and agreed with Gu Xijiu's suggestion . Therefore, Long Siye decided to let it go .

…

Long Siye had reserved a private room in the Fengxian Tavern, and the three of them ordered several good dishes for their dinner .

Long Siye never liked drinking, but strangely enough, he ordered a big jug of alcohol . Besides that, he did not forget to explain to Gu Xijiu and Li Mengxia, "The wine is known as Red Armeniaca Vulgaris . It smells good, and is specially brewed here . Try it . " He then filled both of their gla.s.ses .

Li Mengxia liked drinking . Not only did she have many buddies but she also often attended many social events . Hence, she was good at handling her alcohol and drinking was just as easy as swallowing water to her .

Gu Xijiu liked drinking as well, but she insisted not to drink whenever she had a mission to prevent any unnecessary accidents from occurring . She decided that it was best not to drink this time as well . Making mistakes during such a chaotic time was effortless . However, she had just reunited with Long Siye who was her good friend . It did not sound right for old friends to reunite without alcohol and so she had a drink . However, she made sure to control her alcohol intake .

The three of them talked as they dug into the food and discussed the next steps of their operation . Long Siye drank pretty fast, and already felt tipsy by the time dinner was done .

Pain crept into Long Siyes gaze as he asked, Just because of him? Gu Xijiu answered as she nodded . And also for myself . Why then did you flee away from the wedding if you loved him so much? Gu Xijiu did not want to disclose anything about Di Fuyi to anyone else . Hence, she briefly explained, There was a misunderstanding between us . However, we decided to be together again since we were able to solve our misunderstanding . Long Siye looked at her for a moment and sighed . As long as youre happy . The tone of his voice sounded a little melancholy . Gu Xijiu smiled . Instructor Long, you can be happy as well . I hope youll find your true love . Although she had nothing to do with his happiness, she sincerely hoped that he could find someone he loved . Long Siye s.h.i.+fted his gaze away and filled her teacup . I hope so . Both of them continued chit-chatting for a while . Suddenly, a noise was heard from outside . Long Siye frowned as he looked at Gu Xijiu . Did you come alone? Gu Xijiu recalled Li Mengxia and quickly responded . No, I came with Li Mengxia . Your place is strictly guarded, and I asked her to wait for me outside since it was so difficult to enter . Gos.h.!.+ Is she trying to break in? Long Siye shook his head . She is a short-tempered person . It would be torturing to get her to wait for you . Long Siye raised his hand to cast a spell and sent his voice message . Let her in . A moment later, Li Mengxia broke into the house like the wind . She heaved a sigh of relief as she saw them drinking tea leisurely . Xijiu, why are you taking so long? I thought you had been tricked . Long Siye sc.r.a.ped the lid against his teacup as he said, She will be safe if she stays in here . Why would I trick her? Master Li you must have overthought . Li Mengxiang felt relieved as she found out that Gu Xijiu was safe . She then got herself a seat . Overlord Long, your security is tight . Its more difficult than entering the palace . Similarly, its even more difficult to see you as compared to the emperor… Gu Xijiu seemed to have thought about something as she immediately looked at Long Siye . Long Siye smiled as he answered, Many things had happened lately . Im worried that some spies with bad intentions would sneak in and so I have set-up tight security for the past two years . Gu Xijiu half-jokingly said, Not only is the security stringent, there is also clearly a hierarchy among the disciples . I disguised as your elementary disciple, and you cant even guess how many times I needed to kowtow… Li Mengxia agreed . True! True! Overlord Long, it was not like this in the past . What happened to you? Long Siye gazed down and casually smiled . People change . Perhaps, I had been inspired by someone else . As a man, I should be slightly n.o.ble . This phrase seemed to have a hidden meaning . Hence, Gu Xijiu wisely decided to remain silent . However, she finally understood what was it that made Long Siye changed . It was probably because of her . Long Siye must have thought that the reason she dumped him was because Di Fuyis status was higher . However, he did not realize that what she cared about was never the ident.i.ty of Di Fuyi . She even hesitated to accept Di Fuyi due to his personality . Anyway, she did not want to explain further since it would not change anything between her and Long Siye . Meanwhile, Li Mengxia disagreed with his statement . Overlord Long, you say it as though all girls are sn.o.bbish . Mens comes from their character instead of their ident.i.ty or status . Long Siye realized that he had crossed the line and immediately apologized . My sincere apologies, I am too shallow . Let me apologize with a cup of tea to replace the wine . Li Mengxia decided to stop talking about it since he had apologized . She smiled and suggested, Let me offer you a toast . Im thirsty . The three of them continued talking for a while . Long Siye was a justice enthusiast, and so as a heavens gift disciple, he decisively promised to help solve the rebellion once he knew that the culprit was an imposter . Gu Xijiu was pleased and immediately invited him to gather all the alchemists around the world to meet at the Tianxia Hotel in Fenglai City five days later . Long Siye committed without hesitation, and the three of them continued talking for a while . After all, Gu Xijiu and Long Siye have not seen each other for eight years . Hence, they did not even realize it was already nightfall when they ended their conversation . Gu Xijiu was still alright as she had achieved a spiritual power of level ten and also mastered the fasting technique . Hence, she would not feel hungry even if she did not eat anything for several days . However, Li Mengxias stomach was growling . Long Siye smiled as he heard it . What would you like for dinner? Ill get prepare it for you . Gu Xijiu glimpsed at Li Mengxia and realized that she did not know much about courtesy . She said, Ive heard that there are many herbal dishes in the Tianwen clan . May we try some? Long Siye nodded . Sure . Just as he was about to call his servant, Gu Xijiu quickly stopped him . We had secretly shown up here this time . The fewer people who know that we were here, the better . Its to prevent someone from accidentally leaking out the news and alerting the imposter . Long Siye nodded . Youre right, dont worry . Ill prepare it by myself… He then got up and got ready to head out . However, Gu Xijiu did not want to trouble him as she did not come here to have a meal with him . Moreover, she had told Di Fuyi that she would go home as early as she could tonight . It was unnecessary for her to stay here any longer as everything had been confirmed . She then got up and suggested . Lets grab a meal outside . Im craving for the dishes that are served at the Fengxian Tavern in Weilai Town . Weilai Town was a town nearby the Tianwen clan . Gu Xijiu had a meal in Fengxian Tavern before . Hence, she suggested having dinner there as she was familiar with the place . Long Siye paused for a moment and glimpsed at Li Mengxia . I thought Master Li wants to try the herbal dishes served at the Tianwen clan? Subconsciously, Li Mengxia touched her nose and said, It was just a suggestion . It doesnt matter whether its herbal dishes or not . As long as it tastes good . In other words, she had changed her mind and agreed with Gu Xijius suggestion . Therefore, Long Siye decided to let it go . … Long Siye had reserved a private room in the Fengxian Tavern, and the three of them ordered several good dishes for their dinner . Long Siye never liked drinking, but strangely enough, he ordered a big jug of alcohol . Besides that, he did not forget to explain to Gu Xijiu and Li Mengxia, The wine is known as Red Armeniaca Vulgaris . It smells good, and is specially brewed here . Try it . He then filled both of their gla.s.ses . Li Mengxia liked drinking . Not only did she have many buddies but she also often attended many social events . Hence, she was good at handling her alcohol and drinking was just as easy as swallowing water to her . Gu Xijiu liked drinking as well, but she insisted not to drink whenever she had a mission to prevent any unnecessary accidents from occurring . She decided that it was best not to drink this time as well . Making mistakes during such a chaotic time was effortless . However, she had just reunited with Long Siye who was her good friend . It did not sound right for old friends to reunite without alcohol and so she had a drink . However, she made sure to control her alcohol intake . The three of them talked as they dug into the food and discussed the next steps of their operation . Long Siye drank pretty fast, and already felt tipsy by the time dinner was done .