Return to the Alchemy Pavilion

Grandma Ma Jiu slowly closed her eyes. Everyone understood the meaning behind her words: she wanted Yue Qianchou to stay, but the latter was being rather disrespectful! Everyone was astonished, and the young girl who had come with Elder Qiu couldn't help but glance at Yue Qianchou a few more times. Fei Denan's expression changed even more, and he said in a deep voice, "Yue Qianchou, shouldn't you reconsider? It's your good fortune that Ninth Aunt has spoken up for you personally."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Yue Qianchou remained silent, which spoke volumes about his attitude.

Lan Bingxue shouted sharply, "Yue Qianchou, do you really think you're something special? Don't be ungrateful."

Yue Qianchou shook his head and said, "I, Yue Qianchou, am nothing special, but since my master has not abandoned me, how dare I betray him?" Upon hearing this, everyone was moved. The young girl beside Elder Qiu looked at him with even brighter eyes.

"You..." Lan Bingxue said angrily, "You're courting death." She took a step forward, ready to attack.

"Lan girl!" Grandma Ma Jiu waved her hand to stop her, opened her eyes and looked at Yue Qianchou, saying, "Weiwu is always confused, but I didn't expect him to be so lucky to have taken on such a good disciple. Speaking of which, he is my grand-nephew. I should be happy for him."

In the Cultivation World, most people are driven by self-interest. Anyone who could be favored by a master like Grandma Ma Jiu would be overjoyed. Leaving aside the potential benefits, just having a late Tribulation Transcendence stage Transcending expert behind them is a huge advantage. No matter how ruthless the Cultivation World is, anyone who wants to harm them will have to think twice. It's practically a life-saving charm. Yet, Yue Qianchou refused. Therefore, Grandma Ma Jiu's praise was truly sincere.

"Thank you Ninth Aunt, for your generosity," Yue Qianchou said respectfully. Actually, he hadn't thought that much about it, nor was he as noble as he claimed. He was simply disappointed in Yan Zixia, so disappointed that he didn't want to return to Sang Cao Garden. He could accept betrayal from anyone else, but he couldn't accept the betrayal of his own people. Before this, he had fully believed that Yan Zixia could become his woman.

Grandma Ma Jiu nodded and said to Lan Bingxue, "Let's go back!" As she passed Yue Qianchou, she said to him, "Don't forget that you still owe me a promise."

Yue Qianchou bowed and said, "This disciple dares not forget."

"That's good." After saying that, Grandma Ma Jiu and Lan Bingxue left the main hall. Before leaving, the latter gave Yue Qianchou a cold look.

As soon as they left, everyone's attention in the hall turned to Furong, only to see her silently weeping. Fei Denan's eyes were red, and he sighed, saying to Elder Qiu, "I'm entrusting this to you, Junior Sister."

Because she was a woman, it was inconvenient for her to heal in the main hall, so Fei Denan ordered someone to clean out a room.

Seeing that the people who helped her into the room were complete strangers, Furong couldn't help but feel a little panicked. She suddenly turned around and called out to the hall, "Yue Qianchou."

She hadn't spoken until now, and when she finally did, it naturally drew everyone's attention, especially to the person she called out to.

Yue Qianchou was taken aback. This was the first time Furong had called him that. He scratched his head and said, "Senior... Sister, is there something you need?" He was used to calling her "Uncle-Master" and almost couldn't change his way of addressing her. Then he remembered that he was also at the Foundation Establishment Realm and should call her "Senior Sister."

Furong herself was also unaccustomed to it, and asked awkwardly, "Are you leaving?"

"Huh? Oh! I'm going back to my master's place in the Alchemy Pavilion. With Elder Fei taking care of you, Senior Sister, you can rest assured and recover!" Yue Qianchou realized.

Furong gritted her teeth and said, "Will... will you come back?"

This ugly girl is very timid; she's probably a little scared being here alone! Yue Qianchou comforted her, "Don't worry, Senior Sister, I'll definitely come to see you often when I have time."

Fei Denan looked at the two of them thoughtfully, and seeing that Furong was silent, he ordered someone to help her inside.

There were only two men left in the main hall, and it wasn't convenient for them to go in.

"Yue Qianchou, when do you want to return to the Alchemy Pavilion?" Fei Denan asked, his gaze sweeping over her.

Yue Qianchou scratched his head and said, "I have to go back sooner or later, so I might as well go back sooner. I'm going back now!"

Fei Denan nodded and said, "I'll take you back."

Yue Qianchou hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No need, no need, how could I Elder Fei? This disciple knows the way back."

"It has nothing to do with you. I borrowed the person from the Alchemy Pavilion, and I have to give Elder Guan an explanation," Fei Denan said.

"Senior Sister Ke Furong..."

Fei Denan waved his hand and said, "It won't be over in a short time, enough time to make a round trip to the Alchemy Pavilion." After saying that, he summoned another disciple and instructed him to follow Elder Qiu's arrangements.

The two left the main hall. Yue Qianchou thought Ferdinand was going to grab him and fly away again, but Fei Denan walked instead, so Yue Qianchou had no choice but to follow. Along the way, Fei Denan kept giving Yue Qianchou strange looks. Yue Qianchou didn't know what he was doing, so he simply pretended not to see him, otherwise he would feel uneasy.

Not long after, Fei Denan finally asked, "I heard you've been sleeping in the same room as Furong in the Sang Cao Garden?"

Yue Qianchou was taken aback and quickly explained, "No, no, we are in the same room, but not in the same bed. Elder Fei don't misunderstand."

Fei Denan nodded noncommittally, then sighed and said, "Furong's mother died young, and I failed in my responsibilities as a father. I'm sorry to her. Yue Qianchou, I have a favor to ask of you?"

I'm sick of hearing that. Damn it! What does it matter to me if you don't fulfill your responsibilities as a father? Yue Qianchou thought to himself, but said respectfully, "Elder Fei is too kind. I will do whatever it takes to help you."

"It's clear she's quite close to you. After you return to the Alchemy Pavilion, I hope you can come and visit her often when you have time." Fei Denan, the dignified elder in charge of Myriad Fragrance Garden, looked at him with pleading eyes.

"That's no problem, but I'm afraid..." Yue Qianchou frowned and said, "I'm afraid that once I go back, I won't be able to control my own destiny, and I don't know if I'll have time."

"Don't worry about that. I'll ask Guan Wei Wu to arrange a good position for you. If he dares to refuse, the spiritual herbs of Myriad Fragrance Garden won't be so easy to obtain." As he said this, a fierce glint appeared in Fei Denan's eyes. It was as if he would tear anyone who dared to stand in the way of his daughter's happiness apart. Such paternal love!

Yue Qianchou chuckled. He had wanted to ask Furong about her background and the injury on her face, but then thought better of it.

The distance from Myriad Fragrance Garden to the Alchemy Pavilion wasn't far, but it wasn't close either; walking dozens of miles would take quite a while. Eventually, Fei Denan, who was used to flying, couldn't take it anymore. He grabbed Yue Qianchou and soared into the air, landing a few moments later on the summit of the Alchemy Pavilion.

Unfortunately, Yue Qianchou spotted his old enemy Yan Shu right away. He wondered, what's this guy doing here all day? How come he always runs into him? What bad luck!

Enemies meet and greet each other coldly. After exchanging glances, Yan Shu bowed to Fei Denan and said, "Elder Fei."

"Hmm. Young Master Yan, where is Guan Wei Wu?" Fei Denan asked. Yan Shu replied, "Elder Guan is inside."

"Oh, I need to talk to him." Fei Denan strode into the Alchemy Pavilion, shouting, "Guan Wei Wu, where are you hiding?"

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