Fang Junxue truly did not expect that such a crucial decision, concerning the honor of their sect, would be made by a girl of seventeen or eighteen.
Even more preposterous was that the sect leader, Bu Jianqiu, had actually agreed to it.
"Miss Fang, this is my daughter, Bu Qingyu!" Bu Jianqiu introduced with a smile.
"Jun... Sister Junxue, you... you're so amazing!"
Bu Qingyu mustered her courage and looked up. Although her eyes still darted away a little, afraid to meet Fang Junxue's gaze directly, her pupils seemed to radiate a golden light, her face filled with adoration.
It appeared that Fang Junxue's display of overwhelming power had successfully captured a little fan girl.
Hearing this, Fang Junxue's lips curved slightly. She instantly took a liking to the cute yet slightly timid little girl. "Qingyu, you're amazing too!" She held Bu Qingyu's small hand and asked with a smile, "Can you tell me why you thought Sister would win?"
This was what she was truly curious about.
However, Bu Qingyu's answer left her somewhat speechless.
"Intuition!"
Bu Qingyu nodded very seriously. "My intuition told me that bad people like Bai Fenglang would definitely be defeated in the end. That's why I told Father not to go out and just sit inside."
"Uh!"
Upon hearing this, not only Fang Junxue was unsure what to say, but even Bai Qiushui and Nangong Qianyu were somewhat stunned.
Fu Tianxing and the others were also surprised.
Intuition?
That actually worked?
Bu Jianqiu seemed to know that his daughter's answer was a bit unreliable, so he stepped in to explain, "Actually, to be honest with everyone, Qingyu's intuition... is usually quite accurate."
"Hmm?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall shifted. Everyone's gaze fell upon Bu Qingyu, filled with shock.
If what Bu Jianqiu said was true, then Bu Qingyu's decision this time could not be simply described as a "coincidence."
Being stared at by so many people, Bu Qingyu was clearly unaccustomed to it. She instinctively shrank her neck back, showing a hint of fear.
Seeing this, Fang Junxue subtly exchanged a glance with Nangong Qianyu. The latter nodded slightly, understanding her meaning.
"Little Sister Qingyu, your intuition is too amazing!"
Nangong Qianyu stepped forward and affectionately linked her arm with Bu Qingyu's, saying happily, "Tell me about such interesting things!"
Since Nangong Qianyu and Bu Qingyu were not far apart in age, it was easy for them to bond.
"Sister Qianyu, I've seen you before!" Bu Qingyu said excitedly.
"Seen me?"
Hearing this, Nangong Qianyu stared intently at the other girl, looking at her pure and innocent beautiful face, and indeed had a vague impression.
"Hee hee hee! Give me a hint!"
Nangong Qianyu held Bu Qingyu's hand, and they chatted back and forth, gradually moving away from the crowd.
Seeing this, Fang Junxue also smiled contentedly.
She knew that with so many people surrounding Bu Qingyu, the girl would be uncomfortable. In that case, sending out the lively Nangong Qianyu was undoubtedly the best choice.
At the same time, Fang Junxue made a temporary decision.
"Sect Leader Bu, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. Are you willing?" she asked, looking at Bu Jianqiu.
"Oh! I'm eager to hear it!"
Bu Jianqiu naturally did not refuse.
"Ahem! Perhaps everyone should discuss this in the main hall? Standing here like this..."
At this moment, Bai Tai made a suggestion.
Fang Junxue glanced at him and finally nodded.
Immediately after, everyone entered the Bai family's main hall.
Half an hour later.
Nangong Qianyu and Bu Qingyu walked in hand in hand, laughing and chatting. Seeing the formally seated crowd, their smiles immediately vanished.
This kind of somewhat heavy atmosphere was something they both disliked intensely.
"What are you all doing? Frowning and making the atmosphere so gloomy, you've ruined the good mood I finally had."
Nangong Qianyu grumbled as she walked, finally taking Bu Qingyu to sit beside Bai Qiushui.
Interestingly, Bu Qingyu did not return to her father's side but followed Nangong Qianyu and sat with her.
It seemed that in the past half an hour, the two had progressed from strangers who had met only once to close friends and confidantes, their demeanor exceptionally intimate.
The friendship between women was truly magical.
Even Bu Jianqiu, the father, was dumbfounded.
His daughter just ran off like that?
"Thank goodness she wasn't led astray by a man!" Bu Jianqiu felt a sliver of relief.
"Sister Qiushui, what exactly were you all discussing? This atmosphere is too heavy!" Nangong Qianyu turned to Bu Qingyu and said, "Qingyu, don't you think so!"
"Mmm!" Bu Qingyu nodded in agreement. "I hate it the most!"
Hearing the conversation between the two, others also twitched their lips, which eventually turned into a bitter smile.
Did they not wish for a more relaxed atmosphere themselves?
However, thinking about the topic they had just discussed made it impossible to relax!
"Alright! We were discussing important matters?"
Bai Qiushui tugged at Nangong Qianyu's arm and shook her head.
However, the addition of Nangong Qianyu and Bu Qingyu did indeed inject some liveliness into the atmosphere, preventing it from being too oppressive.
"Important matters?"
Nangong Qianyu was somewhat curious, so she pulled Bu Qingyu along and said, "That's perfect. Let me tell you, Qingyu is amazing. She might be of great help with the important matters you are discussing."
"Oh?"
The entire room was surprised by this statement from Nangong Qianyu.
Everyone looked at Bu Qingyu again.
"Stop! Take your eyes back!"
Nangong Qianyu hugged Bu Qingyu and said indignantly, "It's very rude to stare at a beautiful girl like that!"
"Uh!"
Hearing her say this, everyone's lips twitched once more.
There was nothing they could do but look elsewhere.
"Hmph! That's better!"
Nangong Qianyu was like a mother hen protecting her chick, not allowing Bu Qingyu to be harmed in the slightest. This gesture truly touched Miss Qingyu.
"Right, you still haven't said what you were talking about. Let this young lady! No, it should be that Qingyu and I will offer our advice," Nangong Qianyu patted her chest, her face full of confidence.
Of course, her confidence might have stemmed entirely from Bu Qingyu.
However, it was also hard to imagine hearing the words "offer advice" from Nangong Qianyu's mouth.
It seemed that Bu Qingyu had made Nangong Qianyu realize some very interesting things.
Fang Junxue heard Nangong Qianyu's "arrogant" declaration and the corners of her lips curved slightly, as if she had also discovered something amusing.
"Alright! Then please, two great strategists, enlighten us..." Fang Junxue pursed her lips and smiled, saying:
"What will be the direction of the future era?"