Lu Wuming knew where to draw the line.
It wasn't that he personally cared much, but he knew his master would be angry if he caused trouble indiscriminately. And when Liu Buli got angry, even acting cute wouldn't work, and he certainly wouldn't be allowed to have candy anymore.
Understanding this, Lu Wuming didn't voice his thoughts directly.
After they finished eating, Liu Buli also collected some breakfast for You Siqi and the others, then left the Dan Sect's mess hall with Lu Wuming.
The path to the courtyard where You Siqi and the others were staying wasn't far, yet Lu Wuming still took the food from Liu Buli's hands. He carried the oilcloth bag in one hand and took Liu Buli's hand with the other.
Liu Buli tried to pull away, but Lu Wuming sighed and said, "Master, it's always been like this. Now that Wuming has told you the truth, you're unwilling to hold my hand? Wuming feels this is not good, it might make Wuming hide other things from you in the future. So..."
Before he could finish, Liu Buli proactively changed his grip. Their fingers intertwined, and he said, "Wuming, from now on, no matter what, you must not lie to me or hide things from me. Master won't change either. You need to be obedient, understand?"
Lu Wuming chuckled and replied, "Alright."
When they reached the courtyard and knocked, a response came from inside.
Liu Buli pushed the door open. Shen Muzhi was sitting by the stone table in the courtyard, and You Siqi was washing his face with a basin of water beside him.
Seeing Liu Buli and Lu Wuming enter, You Siqi glanced at them and sneered, "Daoist Liu really has a good mood, strolling around hand in hand early in the morning. Are you crossing the street like kindergarteners? Or can't you resist showing off your affection?"
You Siqi's words were spoken impulsively, much like their usual bickering. He expected Liu Buli to retort with a teasing remark.
However, to his surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, Liu Buli, as if shocked, quickly let go of the hand he was holding with his disciple.
The action was anything but subtle.
At the same time, Lu Wuming looked up in You Siqi's direction.
You Siqi was certain it wasn't his imagination.
He felt a palpable killing intent, and Lu Wuming clearly had no intention of letting him see the next sunrise.
You Siqi shivered in fear and instinctively hid closer to Shen Muzhi. He whispered an explanation, "I, I was just joking, don't be angry..."
Lu Wuming's expression remained unchanged, his gaze unwavering.
Honestly, he didn't quite understand the meaning of You Siqi's words. But he knew that after his master heard them, she let go of his hand. For that alone, You Siqi deserved a thousand deaths.
Not only You Siqi, but Shen Muzhi also felt Lu Wuming's killing intent.
He didn't understand the source of this hostility, nor did he think their situation should be so tense. He could only stand in front of You Siqi, clear his throat, and look towards Liu Buli with a helpless smile. "Daoist Liu, your disciple has frightened Siqi. Siqi really can't control his mouth, I apologize on his behalf. So, you see, your disciple..."
Liu Buli's cheeks flushed slightly.
It was just a subconscious reaction, he hadn't expected Lu Wuming to react so strongly.
He quickly turned back and tugged at Lu Wuming's sleeve. He said softly, "Wuming, You Siqi is just an ordinary person, don't scare him."
Lu Wuming narrowed his eyes slightly.
His killing intent was very strong; this was not a scare tactic.
Seeing him like this, Liu Buli felt a terrible headache. He called out "Wuming" again. Lu Wuming blinked, looked at him, and asked softly, "Master, do you like these two people?"
Liu Buli was taken aback.
To him, these two were just decent collaborators. To say he liked them would be stretching it.
Shaking his head, Liu Buli said, "It's not exactly liking, but they have a good relationship with us, and Physician Shen has been kind to me, so... Mmph!"
The rest of his words were cut off as Lu Wuming's lips pressed against his.
Liu Buli's eyes widened.
Was this kid crazy?!