Lu Wuming paused, surprised that Shen Muzhi would suddenly ask him such a question.
After a moment of silence, he countered, "Physician Shen, may I ask if you have ever liked anyone?"
Shen Muzhi raised an eyebrow.
He was an intelligent and exceptionally perceptive person.
It was precisely because of this that after a brief moment of thought, he understood the underlying reason and chuckled, "Wuming, you don't actually think I like your master, do you?"
Lu Wuming knitted his brows.
When he turned to look at Shen Muzhi, his eyes were filled with intense killing intent.
Shen Muzhi immediately took a step back, instinctively raising his hands. He said, "Wuming, calm down. I admit your master is very beautiful. He is indeed exceptionally beautiful; that's something the entire cultivation world acknowledges. But even if I accidentally glanced at your master more than once, it was purely superficial admiration of a beautiful person. Do you understand?"
Lu Wuming did not reply.
He clearly did not understand.
Not only that, but the killing intent radiating from him intensified considerably.
Shen Muzhi was certain that if he didn't provide a perfect answer soon, Lu Wuming would kill him on the spot.
For the sake of his own safety, Shen Muzhi immediately became more direct. "I just want to tell you that I don't like your master; I like You Siqi. I really like him, and I will be with him. I will absolutely not bother your master. So please, stop being so hostile towards me. Can you let me go?"
Upon hearing this, the killing intent in Lu Wuming's eyes finally subsided. However, after a moment of silence, he still added earnestly, "Since you like him, then be with him properly. If the two of you break up, I will kill you the first moment I find out."
As his words fell, he paused, then added, "You Siqi too. Neither of you will be allowed to live."
Shen Muzhi's lips twitched.
What was this? Forcing him to become a Dao companion with You Siqi?
Although he did like You Siqi quite a bit, he had never actually considered being with him. After all, You Siqi's mind was filled with thoughts of returning home, and he didn't believe he had the capability to make You Siqi stay for him.
Given this, it was better not to be together from the start.
This was always his thought.
But at this very moment, listening to Lu Wuming's threat, Shen Muzhi felt a strange, inexplicable thought arise within him—
Why not take this as an opportunity and go with the flow, truly trying to be with You Siqi?
The outcome didn't matter; at least he would have tried.
Even if it didn't work out in the end, it would be much more comfortable than regretting not taking that first step when everything was over.
With this thought, the light in Shen Muzhi's eyes gradually became resolute.
He patted Lu Wuming on the shoulder and suddenly flashed a bright smile. "Wuming, I need to thank you."
Lu Wuming was bewildered by his words.
Unfortunately, Shen Muzhi had no intention of explaining further. He immediately quickened his pace towards the mountaintop, leaving Lu Wuming no choice but to follow him in silence, with no time to ask any questions.
…
Unlike them, the interaction between the two at the foot of the mountain was much more peaceful.
Liu Buli kept observing You Siqi.
This made You Siqi's skin crawl, and he frowned, saying, "I have no future with him. Stop shipping us; it's hopeless."
Liu Buli shrugged. "I haven't said anything, so don't get so agitated."
You Siqi: …
Wasn't your gaze enough?!
He raised his hand and rubbed his face vigorously, then abruptly changed the subject. He said, "By the way, there's something I haven't told you. I just remembered a place where I might be able to find a way home. After we're done dealing with Shen Muzhi's matter, do you want to go try it with me?"