Liu Buli's actions once again stunned everyone present.
Putting aside the fact that in the cultivation world, two men being together was already considered shameful, the relationship between a master and disciple was even more against all ethics. Even if some people engaged in similar acts in private, no one had ever dared to openly acknowledge it.
After all, it was a despicable act that would draw universal condemnation, and one could easily be cursed by everyone. No matter how bold someone was, they shouldn't have done such a thing.
Yet, Liu Buli did it.
Not only did he do it openly, but he even held his young disciple's neck, unwilling to let go.
And the young disciple, having received his reward, naturally embraced Liu Buli's slender waist in return. He looked down at Liu Buli, his eyes filled with deep affection.
This was not an effect that could be achieved through mere pretense.
Therefore, everyone understood that Liu Buli's actions were not simply a performance to silence the young master of Duantian Pavilion, but a genuine declaration.
For a moment, no one dared to say anything, and no one had the inclination to continue fighting. The alliance from Duantian Pavilion instantly dissolved, leaving only their own people standing in place, bewildered and unsure of what to do next.
Liu Buli had proven his words with actions, so the one who had initiated the provocation was undoubtedly the young master of Duantian Pavilion, and no one else.
However, the cause was one thing, and the outcome was another.
With his own brother and father killed by someone, could he simply abandon revenge because it was his brother's fault?
The eldest young master of Duantian Pavilion pondered this for a long time.
As the surrounding onlookers dispersed, he finally made up his mind. He picked up his long sword again and pointed it towards Liu Buli. He declared, "I don't care what the cause of this incident was. The outcome is that you killed my father and my brother! Therefore, I must have my revenge. Regardless of what others think, or whether they help me, this is my own affair, and I must handle it!"
His words were indeed passionate.
Liu Buli nodded, then drew his sword and advanced, sending him to join his family in the underworld.
Seeing this, the other subordinates who had been brought along immediately knelt and begged for mercy. As for the cultivators who had come to watch the spectacle, they had already scattered like birds and beasts before Liu Buli made his move.
Everyone was worried about drawing the calamity upon themselves.
The sins committed by Duantian Pavilion were theirs to bear.
With the entire family of the Pavilion Master dead, the fate of Duantian Pavilion was no longer Liu Buli's concern.
Since those who surrendered did not attack him, nor did they utter any slanderous words alongside their young master, Liu Buli did not kill them. He simply waved his hand, signaling them to leave as quickly as possible. Then, he yawned, leaned into Lu Wuming's embrace, and shook his head lazily.
No one could have predicted that what was supposed to be a once-in-a-millennium demon-slaying convention in the cultivation world would begin so abruptly and end so anticlimactically.
For a moment, Shen Muzhi couldn't quite process it.
Instead, You Siqi watched them for a while, then quietly asked Liu Buli, "Buli, you've publicly revealed your relationship like this. Aren't you worried about any future repercussions?"
"Repercussions? What repercussions?" Liu Buli chuckled. "It's nothing more than some rabid dogs who forgot their shots barking wildly. How I live my life is my business, what does it have to do with them?"
You Siqi frowned, "But..."
Liu Buli interrupted, "But if I'm with Wuming, and we don't make it public, we'll only be a secret couple, sneaking around. If I already have a Dao companion but can't even say who he is because of societal judgment, that would be the most unbearable thing for me."
You Siqi was taken aback.
For a fleeting moment, he felt that Liu Buli's image in his heart seemed to grow a little taller.
Liu Buli himself didn't have such awareness. He paused and continued, "I will quietly take Wuming out for a wedding ceremony for just the two of us. It's because I don't want to see those who speak ill of us at the wedding, to hear their inappropriate words. A wedding is a joyous occasion. If it turns into a scene of bloodshed, I would also feel uncomfortable. Therefore, the wedding doesn't need others to attend. But I've also thought about it these past two days. Wuming and I are in love, and since that's the case, we should have a proper title. I don't care about others' opinions; I just want everyone to know that Lu Wuming is mine, and can only be mine."
As he spoke the last sentence, he took Lu Wuming's hand, their fingers interlacing, their hands clasped tightly together.
Seeing You Siqi staring intently at their joined hands, Liu Buli smiled, waved his other hand, and said, "The show is over, and it's not very interesting. I'm going back to the Dan Sect. You Siqi, if you get any new information that allows you to return home, you can contact me. I'm always willing to go with you to take a look."
As his words fell, he led Lu Wuming away from the spot.
It wasn't until they had been gone for a long time that Shen Muzhi turned to look at You Siqi and asked in a low voice, "You envy them, don't you?"
For the first time, You Siqi did not refuse him on such a topic.
He nodded gently and said, "I do envy them, but I can't do it. I'm not as bold as he is."