When it came to looking out for his own welfare, Lu Wuming had always been quite adept.
However, while he had his plans all figured out, Liu Buli had no intention of giving him the opportunity.
Reaching out again, she gently tapped him on the head. Liu Buli very decisively rejected his proposal, saying, "Not yet. First, it's still daytime. I've told you many times, refrain from such activities in broad daylight; it's not good for your health. Second, I have more important matters to attend to. This has been dragging on for too long, and I'm starting to feel embarrassed."
Upon hearing this, Lu Wuming became a little displeased.
Pouting, he said, "Master, the sun outside was made by me. If you wish, I can turn day into night right now. Besides, I am a king, am I not? Didn't you say you would listen to me? Why are you going back on your word when it comes to this?"
"It's not going back on my word, it's just that there are indeed very important matters that need to be resolved," Liu Buli said with a smile, trying to comfort him. "Once they are resolved, we will have plenty of time to be together. No one will be able to disturb us then, won't that make you even happier?"
Lu Wuming blinked his eyes.
Although he wasn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, at this point, he could pretty much guess what Liu Buli meant by "important matters."
Sighing softly, Lu Wuming didn't press the issue this time.
Liu Buli, very satisfied, kissed her foolish disciple before turning and leading Lu Wuming to the backyard of the grand hall.
The virtue of being hospitable was something that would never manifest in Lu Wuming. Therefore, when the courtyard was being built, it was only after Liu Buli's repeated insistence that Lu Wuming grudgingly designed two guest rooms.
That was the greatest concession he could make.
Liu Buli naturally understood that they didn't have many friends who would visit, so two rooms were sufficient, and he didn't argue further.
Currently, Shen Muzhi and You Siqi were staying in one of the guest rooms.
As Liu Buli arrived in the backyard, she saw the two of them sitting by a stone table in the courtyard, seemingly discussing something.
Upon seeing Liu Buli approach, they immediately greeted her with smiles.
Liu Buli also walked over and sat down at the table with a smile. She scanned them both and then asked, "Has the Heavenly Dao contacted you recently? I've been too busy lately and forgot to discuss this with you. If he has contacted you, and you've found the place we discussed before, then it's probably time for you to leave. There's no need to waste any more time here with us."
Liu Buli stated her intentions clearly from the outset.
Instead, Shen Muzhi and You Siqi were taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh and say, "What, do you think we're delaying your time together? You're in such a hurry to see us go, we're actually a little sad."
Liu Buli shook her head, a mix of amusement and exasperation on her face.
She scanned them again, sighed softly, and said, "It's not that I'm in a hurry for you to leave, it's just that you've already helped me with so many things. There are still many matters in the Ghost Realm that need to be handled, but it's enough for Wuming and me. There's no reason to keep you tied here and make you suffer with us."
Liu Buli was speaking the truth.
She genuinely considered these two her friends.
And her friends had already suffered enough for her. At the very least, for the problems she could handle herself from now on, she truly didn't want to waste any more of their time.
Hearing her say this, You Siqi was a little unhappy.
However, before he could even voice his refusal, Shen Muzhi gestured for him to stop.
You Siqi obediently fell silent.
Shen Muzhi then turned his gaze to Liu Buli.
Smiling at her, Shen Muzhi said, "You still haven't changed this habit after all this time. Anything you can do yourself, you're always reluctant to trouble others. But don't you think it's faster to have an extra person helping than to do it all by yourself?"
"It's not entirely by myself; Wuming will help me too, won't he?" Liu Buli replied with a smile. "Besides, you've already stayed here for too long. Doesn't You Siqi miss home? Accommodate his wish and accompany him back to see his family. I won't close the passage here. If you wish, you can always come back to visit."
This statement was completely different from what they had initially agreed upon.
As a result, not only Lu Wuming, but also You Siqi and Shen Muzhi, the parties involved, widened their eyes in confusion.
You Siqi asked, "Didn't you always say that if the passage here isn't closed, you're worried you might be pulled back one day? It's fine if we can't come back; you have to look out for yourself, there's no need to take such a risk!"
"It's not taking a risk; it's a conclusion reached after serious consideration," Liu Buli shook her head. "If the Heavenly Dao insists on sending me back, I will certainly take Wuming with me. And as long as the passage isn't closed, there will always be a way to return. Moreover, if my cultivation continues to advance, I'll be close to becoming a god. By then, wherever I want to go in the Great Thousand Worlds will be my own decision."
Liu Buli spoke calmly, and indeed, she had the confidence to say so.
You Siqi stared into her eyes for a moment, then finally smiled helplessly and said, "Alright, you're more powerful, so you have the final say. However, leaving a passage open is also good. Perhaps, when we miss you, we'll come back to see you. After all, friends who have shared life and death, I fear I will only have these two in my lifetime."
Liu Buli nodded with a smile.
You Siqi continued, "The Heavenly Dao has already told me where the passage back is. As for how to get back, he has also made it clear. We don't need your help with this; we can do it ourselves."
"I know," Liu Buli nodded. "But knowing is one thing, and if you're leaving, I must see you off. You're right, friends who have shared life and death, I don't have many, only you two. If you're going home, and I don't see you off, wouldn't that make me seem inconsiderate?"