Though Kong Lan was formidable, Si Lingxi was stronger still. Moreover, after cultivating in dual cultivation with Lu Zheng, the Phoenix Power carrying an ineffable aura often allowed Si Lingxi to enter a mysterious state of enlightenment at the height of her power.
Thus, though only a short year had passed, Si Lingxi's advancement in realm had even surpassed her advancement in cultivation.
Guiding Kong Lan was naturally effortless. In just a few words, Si Lingxi pinpointed the crux of the problem and showed Kong Lan the path for her future cultivation.
"Thank you, Palace Master!"
Kong Lan rose from her seat and stepped forward, kneeling flat on the ground and kowtowing nine times. Looking down from above, Lu Zheng saw nothing but a graceful, exquisite curve flowing smooth as silk.
Blinking, Lu Zheng sensed his wife's gaze. He naturally withdrew his eyes, raised his wine cup, and drained it in one gulp.
Liu Qingyan covered her mouth and chuckled, while Si Lingxi lightly raised a hand and lifted Kong Lan into the air.
"Sit."
"Yes."
Kong Lan returned to her seat and raised her cup toward Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan from afar.
She had seen clearly that Si Lingxi's guidance before the two of them during the banquet had been a deliberate reminder for her to treat them with respect.
Thus, though Kong Lan still harbored doubts, out of reverence for Si Lingxi, she did not reveal them again on the spot.
After the meal, Lu Zheng and the other two went to the Back Mountain.
Honglu had just called over the maidservants to clear the table and dishes when Kong Lan pulled her aside.
"Who exactly are that Young Master Lu and Miss Liu?" Kong Lan asked.
She had only recently emerged from seclusion. Afterward, she