"Miss Gongsun, enter the Divine Machine Mansion with Fellow Daoist Rong and the others first. An enemy of this Qin has arrived here, and I must prepare to deal with him. If you have any questions about cultivation, you can ask Fellow Daoist Rong and the others for guidance. Give Fellow Daoist Rong a detailed account of where you used to live as well."
Hearing that Lie Feng had finally appeared, Qin Fengming was overjoyed. He spoke apologetically to Gongsun Jiayan, then turned to Rong Qing. "Fellow Daoist Rong, enter the Divine Machine Mansion and arrange a chamber for Miss Gongsun."
Rong Qing nodded, and the others returned to the Divine Machine Mansion with him.
Although Gongsun Jiayan felt a little disappointed at Qin Fengming's words, she knew that anyone he now called an enemy must also possess the strength of a Great Cultivator. She nodded gently, and after Qin Fengming explained things to her, a wave of energy swept over her, and she vanished as well.
Although Qin Fengming could not fully understand the meaning behind Gongsun Jiayan's complicated gaze, he could discern some of it. Their status and standing were now vastly unequal. Under such circumstances, the easy atmosphere they had once shared no longer existed.
This was not limited to Gongsun Jiayan. The same thing might happen when he met Gongsun Jingyao again.
It also reminded him that he needed to make preparations in advance.
His feelings for Gongsun Jingyao were genuine. Ever since their first meeting, the image of her being taken away by her Martial Uncle had surfaced in his mind from time to time, along with the gratitude mingled with maidenly shyness she had shown.
After standing dazed for a moment, Qin Fengming gently shook his head. This was not the time to reminisce