The aftermath between Shen Muzhi and You Siqi was not something Liu Buli had the inclination to care about. After all, upon returning to the Dan Sect with Lu Wuming, he was cornered by the Grand Elder and subjected to over half an hour of incessant chatter.
To summarize, there were only a few issues.
First, he was blamed for causing trouble and not returning to the sect. As the sect leader, he bore the burden alone, clearly looking down on the others in the Dan Sect, which made the Grand Elder feel very hurt.
Second, he was criticized for getting married without informing anyone, even excluding sect members from his wedding. It was too low-key and deeply disheartened the Grand Elder.
Third, he was deemed irrational for admitting his relationship with his disciple in front of so many people. Rumors traveled faster than his return to the sect, and few people in this world could accept such a matter. This was clearly asking for trouble, and his irrationality worried the Grand Elder greatly.
From beginning to end, Liu Buli did not feel reprimanded. Instead, the smile on his face grew wider. Finally, he couldn't help but wave his hand, asking the Grand Elder to pause briefly, and then he said earnestly, "Grand Elder, with your tone right now, don't you think you sound like my grandfather lecturing me? In your eyes, am I that much of a troublemaker?"
"Naturally, that is not the intention. The sect leader holds the highest position, and we have no right to interfere with the sect leader's decisions," the Grand Elder said, but his face clearly showed displeasure. He continued, "I only hope that before the sect leader makes any decisions in the future, you can briefly remember your identity. Remember that you have hundreds of people in your sect; you are not alone."
Liu Buli knew that the Grand Elder's final words were not spoken to flatter him.
The entire lecture was fundamentally rooted in the Grand Elder's concern for him. That was why he was willing to listen so obediently for so long, instead of leaving midway.
Feeling a surge of emotion, Liu Buli extended his hands and embraced the Grand Elder before him.
This action was rather unconventional by ancient standards.
But he was the sect leader, and the Grand Elder dared not dodge. He could only stand there stiffly, passively accepting Liu Buli's embrace.
Fortunately, Liu Buli only put his arms around him and gently patted his back before ending their contact.
When they separated, a smile had returned to his face. He narrowed his eyes and said, "Grand Elder, I understand your intentions. In the future, if similar matters arise, I promise I will not bear them alone. However, regarding me and Wuming, I believe my current approach is the most appropriate. After all, while you can accept our relationship, it doesn't mean everyone else can. Perhaps even the majority within the Dan Sect would not accept our actions. So, this is sufficient."
After saying this, Liu Buli smiled at the Grand Elder again.
Then, he deliberately changed the subject, asking if anything else had happened in the sect during his absence. The Grand Elder, momentarily sidetracked, forgot to continue dwelling on these matters.
By the time their conversation concluded, Liu Buli returned to his courtyard to find Lu Wuming already sitting by the stone table, growing impatient waiting for him.
Seeing him return, Lu Wuming frowned slightly and said, "The Grand Elder has been talking more and more lately."
Liu Buli smiled.
He knew it was his little disciple's possessiveness at play, so he walked over to him and sat directly on his lap.
When the beauty entered his embrace, Lu Wuming himself tensed up.
He quickly reached out to hold Liu Buli securely, allowing Liu Buli to lean comfortably against his chest. Only then did he hear Liu Buli speak, "The Grand Elder is a good person; I chose correctly this time. Although his cultivation is not very high, and he is not very brave, perhaps because of this, he sees things with a broad and open mind. In his eyes, I am probably no different from a disobedient grandson. But you don't need to be jealous about this; it's a feeling akin to familial affection, different from what I feel for you. In my eyes, you are the only one in this world, irreplaceable by anyone. Do you understand?"
Lu Wuming let out a low "Mm."
He understood, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel insecure.
In his eyes, Liu Buli was so noble and perfect, like a meticulously carved piece of jade, unworthy of anyone.
Liu Buli's willingness to look back at him was a gift.
He was afraid that this gift would disappear.
And he did not want it to disappear.
Tightening his arm around Liu Buli, Lu Wuming fell silent for a moment before asking, "Master, since Wuming is already your husband, shouldn't you cooperate with whatever Wuming wants to do?"
Liu Buli raised an eyebrow, a bad premonition surfacing. He didn't agree directly but confirmed, "What do you want to do?"
Lu Wuming took a book from his Qiankun bag and placed it on the table.
Liu Buli leaned closer and saw that it was the fanfiction he had written.
His cheeks immediately flushed. Before he could say anything, Lu Wuming kissed him.
As their lips met, he heard Lu Wuming whisper softly, "Master has written so many similar things, doesn't that mean you secretly desire such things? Wuming wants to try too. Can Master agree to it?"