I didn't expect that I was the heartthrob.

Someone is calling her.

The voice sounds a little hoarse, is it someone I know?

But why would the voice of someone I know be so hoarse?

Could it be some kind of monster?

Thinking of this, Gu Lan suddenly became alert and carefully looked towards the dark place following the sound.

At this time, the moonlight finally moved from the mountain peak to the middle of the sky. The silver moonlight pouring down from above made the lake water sparkle, as if the Milky Way had fallen into the lake.

The mirror is shrouded in the starry sky, shining brightly.

His exquisiteness is rare in the world.

No jewel found in the world can compare with it.

The satin-like inky black hair was spread out behind her head, with a strand blocking his vision. He gently stroked the strand of hair behind him with his slender pale hand.

Jing Lian suppressed his excitement and swam slowly to Gu Lan, looking up at the girl he had been thinking about day and night.

Those eyes were golden green, bright and deep under the moonlight, filled with tenderness, longing, resentment, and some emotions that Gu Lan could not understand.

He said nothing, just looking at Gu Lan, depicting her face inch by inch. Every glance could be drawn into a golden thread, engraving Gu Lan deeply in his heart.

When Gu Lan saw that it was Jing Lian, his heart skipped a beat and he couldn't help swallowing.

He is indeed a peerless handsome man.

No, mermaid!

Gu Lan was naturally very happy to meet again after such a long separation.

I said I would look for him before, but a lot of things happened later and I forgot to contact him. I never thought that we would meet here by chance tonight.

Gu Lan was even more surprised.

"Why are you here?" Gu Lan hurried over, squatted on the ground, face to face with Jing Lian, and stretched out his hand to pull Jing Lian to sit on the shore.

Jing Lian reached out and held Gu Lan's hand tightly.

The hands had distinct joints, were a little moist and cold.

Gu Lan felt that his hands were trembling slightly.

"Are you cold?" Gu Lan chose his words carefully, puzzled. Why was he so cold and shivering?

This is somewhat contrary to biological common sense.

I'm already in the realm of immortality, what common sense do I need? Gu Lan thought with disdain, thinking that he had asked a stupid question, but once the words are spoken, it's hard to take them back.

Stupid, so be it.

Sitting on the shore and hearing Gu Lan say this, Jing Lian had to reluctantly withdraw his hand.

Her palms are so warm, Jing Lian thought regretfully.

"No, mermaids have cold bodies, so it won't be a problem."

"I see. Since that day we parted, I wanted to find you, but unfortunately, too many things happened during this time..."

Gu Lan didn't want to explain with any guilt, but when he met Jing Lian's slightly resentful eyes and fragile expression, Gu Lan felt that he was simply a bastard who had cheated on his girlfriend.

How can you treat such a beautiful mermaid like this?

It's simply shameful to the whole world!

Thinking of this, Gu Lan couldn't continue. His conscience was stabbed several times, and he could no longer defend himself against his conscience.

"I know you are very busy with the demonic disaster and have no time to take care of me." Jing Lian sympathetically helped Gu Lan out of the predicament.

Although it was a rescue, Gu Lan could hear a hint of resentment.

Uh, the mermaid looked at Gu Lan again with resentment.

Gu Lan spit on herself again, you are a scumbag who abandons someone after having sex with him. Why did you ignore such a handsome man?

However, Gu Lan was thick-skinned. When he saw Jing gave him the pole with resentment, he climbed up the pole.

He nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, this demon is really a piece of shit. He actually made such a big scene, and it has even affected the Cangwu Abyss. You don't know that when I was captured by him, I suffered humiliation and torture..."

Gu Lan recalled her miserable life when she was turned into a donkey.

I couldn't help but grit my teeth.

Jing Lian saw her making a fuss and knew that although she had suffered some pain, it was not serious, so he felt relieved.

Fortunately, this demon was destroyed. If he fell into his hands, he would be made to suffer a fate worse than death! Jing Lian's golden-green eyes suddenly became sinister.

Gu Lan took a quick glance and saw that pair of golden-green eyes were filled with tenderness again.

Is it because I am dazzled?

"What's wrong? Why don't you continue talking?" Jing Lian asked.

Gu Lan shook her head. "Uh, where were we talking about?"

"You mentioned that the Eight Poison Dragons passed on their internal strength to you." Jing Lian added kindly.

"Yes, yes, yes." Gu Lan became excited and recounted the heroic deeds of Du Balong who lent her his inner strength, taught her swordsmanship, and helped her get rid of the demon Gu Qi.

For so many days, Gu Lan hadn't found anyone to tell his heroic deeds to, and he was really feeling frustrated.

Now that he met Jing Lian, he told him everything in one go.

"I heard that senior brothers and sisters from other sects killed a group of demons in the Cangwu Abyss, and I believe they also got your help. This disaster is a great catastrophe for us cultivators. Many cultivators died. Even Danyangzi of Xuantian Sword Sect fell. Alas." Gu Lan sighed.

"It's a pity indeed, but since it can help the world of immortal cultivation and eradicate the demons, I believe Dan Yangzi is also aware of it."

Gu Lan nodded, "In today's world, the demons are causing chaos, and the demon cultivators are entangled. It's hard to protect oneself, and some people are scheming against each other. The major sects also have their own selfish motives, and they only want to strengthen their own sects and squeeze other small sects. The world is really going downhill."

At this point, Gu Lan changed the subject and added, "However, hope always lies in young people. I think most of the younger generation in the cultivation world care about the world. Maybe a hundred years later, the world will be a different place."

"I believe in your judgment." Jing Lian has complete faith in Gu Lan.

He always felt that Gu Lan was a very special cultivator.

As for what was special about it, Jing Lian couldn't tell at the moment.

Maybe it was her generous and unpretentious personality? Maybe it was her sharp perspective that she could see things that others couldn't? Maybe it was just because she was Gu Lan?

Gu Lan smiled, a little embarrassed, "How can I judge, I just feel that way. They are all excellent, just wait and see, they will definitely shine in the sect competition."

Speaking of the sect competition, Gu Lan became worried again.

She looked at the mirror dejectedly, her eyes drooping pitifully.

"Brother Jinglian," this name feels closer.

Gu Lan had no idea there was anything wrong with the address, but Jing Lian was keenly aware of it and couldn't help but blush.

But the darkness of night concealed his shyness.

Gu Lan sat closer and expressed his recent worries.

Jing Lian was actually a little nervous, and his body trembled stiffly.

The careless Gu Lan didn't notice it.

Gu Lan spread out his hands, feeling quite annoyed. "The sect competition is coming up soon. When I think about how powerful other sect disciples are, and how well prepared they are with their master's teachings, how can I compete with them? Also, other independent cultivators are allowed to participate this time. There are always powerful people out there, and there should be some very powerful characters among the independent cultivators. Tell me, what if we are eliminated right at the beginning like before?"

If they try so hard this time but are still eliminated at the beginning, they will definitely be laughed at by cultivators all over the world. Then, the Qianji Sect will really be finished.

Although Gu Lan seemed optimistic every day, she would also have worries when it was late at night. Is it okay for them to practice like this? Are they working hard enough? Can they beat others in the sect competition?

She kept all these things in her heart and had no one to talk to, and over time they became a knot in her heart.

Moreover, during these days of training at Lin Bifeng, Gu Lan was very anxious as he saw that his fellow disciples had made progress while he himself was still standing still.

Jing Lian was indeed not very good at comforting people, so he could only listen to Gu Lan talk about her troubles silently and occasionally offer a few words of comfort.

As he spoke, perhaps because he had poured out all his worries, or perhaps because he was too tired recently, Gu Lan gradually became silent and fell asleep in Jing Lan's arms.

Jing Lian felt a sinking sensation on his chest. He looked down and found that Gu Lan had fallen asleep leaning on him.

Jing Lian curled the corners of his mouth, feeling that Gu Lan leaning on him seemed to add weight to his heart. Suddenly, nothing mattered anymore, as long as she was by his side.

After holding Gu Lan gently in his arms, Jing Lian stretched out his fingers and stroked Gu Lan's face. When he touched the forehead and eyebrows, feeling the deep wrinkles, he conjured up a mermaid pearl and rolled it gently between Gu Lan's eyebrows. After a while, Gu Lan seemed to be very comfortable. He muttered something and giggled twice.

Jing Lian also laughed softly twice.