Linyuan Pavilion
Yunxi and Yuling were drinking tea and chatting in the Side Hall, their conversation revolving around Liao Ziqian.
Although Yuling and Yunxi were nominally master and disciple, they were more like family and friends. It was Yuling's first time teaching a disciple, and he had taken Yunxi in under the Heavenly Dao's prompting. Thus, beyond imparting cultivation techniques, he did not interfere too much in Yunxi's friendships.
From the day he accepted Yunxi as his disciple, he had known that she bore a special mission and was an "anomaly." Yunxi herself also seemed to have glimpsed a trace of heavenly secrets, which was why she had been able to return to the sect when he was overcoming his Spirit Transformation tribulation. Not only had she helped him advance smoothly, but she had also exposed the traitor Zuoqiu.
From the day he survived his death tribulation, he had known Yunxi was no creature meant to remain in a shallow pool; one day, she would soar into the heavens and become a god. Facts proved that his judgment of people was still accurate, and his disciple's returns to him had been tangible, allowing him to advance smoothly all the way to the Immortal King realm.
As for Liao Ziqian, he only knew the rough outline, and even that came from Yunxi's muttering outside the hall while he was in seclusion. This time, master and disciple were finally able to sit down and have a proper talk, so he asked in detail about Liao Ziqian.
As usual, Yunxi brewed Snow Lotus Tea, her master's favorite, then slowly recounted the ties between herself, Xun Kun, and Liao Ziqian, including their arrangements. Even Yuling could not help frowning as he listened.
He said in a low voice:
"Ranxi, what you and Xun Kun