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That night, the Nine Li Sect held a small celebration in the courtyard.
Of course, the Herbal Wine was indispensable. Knowing that Chuxiong loved meat, Spirit Stone even made arrangements with Heavenly Grain to bring out a roasted wild boar that was golden brown and fragrant just as the feast was about to begin.
Along with them came Dai Yunzi, the leader of Qixia Palace, and her three disciples. However, none of the stunning disciples from her sect followed, which inevitably left some of the male disciples a bit disappointed.
But once they saw the beauty of Dai Yunzi's eldest disciple, Hui Feng, and her second disciple, Xiu Yin, they were completely captivated. Hui Feng was strikingly cold and beautiful, like a celestial maiden untouched by the mundane world. Xiu Yin, on the other hand, was soft and charming, resembling a tender willow sprouting in spring; her delicate beauty evoked a sense of affection in anyone who laid eyes on her.
With such two stunning senior sisters present, the third disciple, Little Imp Girl Yan Luo, became merely an accessory. Anyone's gaze would quickly shift from her to the two fairies beside her.
Only Li Hong, Chu Xi, and Chuxiong found Yan Luo amusing. Especially Li Hong, who often engaged in playful banter with her, causing Little Imp Girl to roll her eyes repeatedly. Her chubby baby face made various funny expressions that were irresistibly cute. Gradually, even Spirit Stone found her quite entertaining and began to tease her into conversation.
The banquet proceeded in an extremely harmonious atmosphere. No one mentioned the earlier conflict between Li Hong and Emei Four Swords; it was unnecessary since Ling Xuzi hosting this celebration spoke volumes.
Emei had always looked down on Nine Li Sect and often provoked Ling Xuzi with words. Ling Xuzi had endured this for decades and today felt a sense of satisfaction seeing Yiyang suffer a setback. Looking at Li Hong made him feel particularly pleased; smiles adorned his face more than usual, almost permanently lingering at the corners of his mouth.
Ling Xuzi was actually quite handsome, but he often furrowed his brows tightly, his eyes reflecting fatigue and worry. Today, however, he relaxed and smiled more frequently; his face appeared radiant like sunshine and increasingly resembled that of a jade-like figure. This smile captivated Dai Yunzi; she was almost entranced by it, unable to tear her gaze away. Even when speaking to others, she seemed distracted, stealing glances at Ling Xuzi every now and then. If their eyes met, Dai Yunzi would lower her gaze shyly and tenderly as if she were a young girl in love.
As the wine flowed more freely after several rounds, everyone increasingly sensed an undeniable romantic tension between Ling Xuzi and Dai Yunzi as they exchanged glances. Spirit Stone immediately picked up on this and decided to change the subject. Clearing his throat, he smiled at Dai Yunzi and said, "Palace Master, your third disciple is quite adorable. Looking at her makes me almost regret not marrying a Female Cultivator back in my day to have one or two children."
What was meant as praise for Yan Luo took on a different meaning in Dai Yunzi's ears. She gazed dreamily at Ling Xuzi and softly replied, "Yes, it's not too late now; you're still young enough. If you hurry up and have one child, it really can be done. Don't you think so, Senior Brother?" The last part was directed at Ling Xuzi.
Li Hong nearly choked on his drink as he stifled laughter. The other disciples were similarly affected; they buried their heads under the table while their shoulders shook with suppressed amusement.
Ling Xuzi's face turned red with embarrassment; he considered leaving but feared it would be too awkward for Dai Yunzi. Instead, he forced himself to maintain a straight face as if he hadn’t heard anything while unconsciously shifting uncomfortably on his seat.
When had this leader of Nine Li Sect ever experienced such an uncomfortable situation?
Dai Yunzi sighed softly, "Time really ages people, Brother. In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed. Back then, you weren't even the Jiu Li Sect Leader... Those were truly heavenly days..." Her thoughts seemed to drift far away, back to her youthful days. The cup of Herbal Wine in her hand trembled slightly as her gaze became distant and filled with infinite sentiment. Although she spoke under the influence of alcohol, everyone noticed her sincerity.
All the disciples perked up their ears in surprise. Oh my, Daiyun Master actually had a connection with Sect Leader Uncle back then?!
"I'm getting old; time waits for no one. Brother, you hold a high position now, so this small cup of wine is my toast to you," Dai Yunzi raised her cup towards Ling Xuzi, looking at him with eyes that slowly turned red.
Her complexion was already beautiful, and with a hint of intoxication, her face flushed slightly. Her body trembled like a flower branch, and her eyes carried deep sorrow, glistening with tears. Even someone with a heart of stone would be moved.
Oh? Ah! All the disciples suddenly realized—could it be that Sect Leader Uncle abandoned her because he became the leader? What a huge scandal!
Ling Xuzi could no longer sit still. He stood up abruptly, only to see Dai Yunzi looking self-pitying and somewhat tipsy. His leg moved forward but hesitated; after a moment's sigh, he said, "Sister, why dwell on the past? You're drunk; let me help you down to rest."
"Alright." As Dai Yunzi stood up and set down her cup, she suddenly softened and fell into Ling Xuzi's embrace, wrapping her snow-white arms around his neck.
Their eyes met...
As they exited together, all the disciples' eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Ji Lianzi, the Ancestor! They just walked out like that? Could it be that from today onward, they would call Daiyun Master "Sect Leader's Wife"? Everyone looked Strange. Even Spirit Stone was stroking his beard and walking away awkwardly.
Xiu Yin and Hui Feng kept their heads down, observing quietly. Chu Xi did the same. After all, being a girl meant avoiding inappropriate sights. It was only at this moment that Chu Xi lifted her head and let out a gentle sigh, her delicate brows slightly furrowing.
Yan Luo immediately looked at Chu Xi, her large mercury-black eyes sparkling as if trying to discern Chu Xi's thoughts.
Li Hong quickly noticed this; the little imp girl was quite remarkable—small but cunning, her scheming was no less than that of an adult. Perhaps it was because everyone underestimated her that she was truly Dai Yunzi's confidante. And Dai Yunzi, it seemed, was not simple either. What leverage did she have over Ling Xuzi, to hold him in such a way? Or could it be that their old feelings had reignited?
There was much more to this story. Li Hong did not believe that someone as cunning as Ling Xuzi would fall for Dai Yunzi's beauty trap. Let's wait and see; there would surely be more drama ahead.
Li Hong smiled, jumped up, and playfully dragged Yan Luo up from the ground, saying, "Little Imp Girl, my Senior Sister Chu Xi and Senior Brother Chuxiong are taking you to play with pebbles. By the time your master comes out, we might just be true siblings! At that time, you have to listen to me! No backtalk!"
A flash of annoyance crossed Yan Luo's face but was quickly replaced by a cheerful smile. She stuck out her tongue and made a funny face, saying, "Even if we become family, you still aren't my real senior brother. My real senior brother is him—" She pointed at Chu Huai and then bounced over to him, speaking in a sweet voice, "Third Senior Brother, can you take us back? I'm afraid of the dark—" She elongated her words while looking at Xiu Yin and added, "My Second Senior Sister is also afraid of the dark—"
Chu Huai was about to refuse outright but changed his mind upon hearing the mention of Second Senior Sister. He cleared his throat and assumed a gentlemanly demeanor as he cupped his hands toward Xiu Yin and said, "It's late; what do you think, Junior Sister?"
Xiu Yin nodded cutely. The three of them walked into the darkness outside. Yan Luo didn't even glance at Li Hong.
"Why aren't you leaving?" Li Hong asked Hui Feng with a cheerful smile, showing no signs of anger.
Hui Feng remained silent and sat still for a long time before suddenly saying, "Tomorrow, help out more; that's what Master said." After speaking, he leaped into the darkness, his icy figure flickering before disappearing.
Only Li Hong, Chu Xi, and Chuxiong remained in the hall, along with another person—Chuxuan—who had been quietly observing all along. At this moment, he slowly stood up and brushed past Li Hong while whispering in his ear, "Take care of yourself tomorrow." He then left.
Interesting, Li Hong pondered.
Tomorrow was the official Xiantian Grand Competition; the main event was just beginning. He reached into his pocket; there were more items in his Cosmic Bag—Spirit Stones that had been handed to him separately.
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