"Yidao doesn't say much. Please forgive him, Fairy Du."
Wang Yihong quickly smoothed things over. From childhood to adulthood, Wang Yidao had always been like this. He barely spoke even to him, let alone outsiders.
The Wang Family had tried many methods. The Clan Elders had taken Wang Yidao to celebrations held by other forces, and Wang Yidao had attended gatherings with his clansmen, but he had always remained taciturn.
"Cousin Yidao has been rather introverted since childhood, but his strength is formidable. He once slew two fifth order upper-grade Demon Beasts on his own."
Chen Ziqing hurriedly changed the subject.
"Fellow Daoist Wang truly lives up to his status as a Wang Family member. Unlike me, I only know how to brew wine. If I encountered a fifth order upper-grade Demon Beast, I'd consider myself lucky just to escape."
Du Xueyao's face was full of envy.
"Oh."
Wang Yidao remained expressionless.
"Fellow Daoist Wang, I'd like to spar with you. How about it?"
Mu Qingyun asked politely. Using martial arts to make friends was one way cultivators built friendships.
"Not interested."
Wang Yidao rejected him outright.
"Cousin Yidao never spars with anyone. Fellow Daoist Mu, please don't take it to heart."
Chen Ziqing quickly smoothed things over.
Seeing this, Mu Qingyun said nothing more.
The cultivators began chatting. No one spoke to Wang Yidao. By comparison, Wang Yihong was amiable and approachable, so they were more willing to converse with him.
Du Xueyao was cheerful and spirited, discussing everything under the sun and having broad interests. No matter what the other cultivators talked about, she could always join in with a few words, making everyone happy.
She occasionally tried speaking with Wang Yidao, but he always gave the same few replies, clearly unwilling to say more.
After the gathering,