In the forest, Liu Tianfeng dismounted and addressed the Sword Sect disciple: "I am Liu Tianfeng, a Dao Sect steward."
"This is Dao Sect Steward Mo Qingmei."
Zhao Qianfeng immediately saluted. "Outer Sect Disciple Zhao Qianfeng of the Sword Sect greets the two seniors."
Then he politely cupped his fists toward the Dao Sect disciples behind them. "Greetings, everyone."
His gaze swept across the group of Outer Sect Disciples. When he saw Chu Huai Xu and Han Shuangjiang, he visibly froze for a moment.
"Could this be the Xuanhuang Champion, Chu Huai Xu?"
Chu Huai Xu looked at him and gave a slight nod. "Senior Brother, do you know me?"
"Of course. Although I've never met Junior Brother Chu in person, your portrait has been circulating throughout the Xuanhuang Realm these past few days." He spoke in a matter-of-fact tone.
Chu Huai Xu: "."
Good grief, did my portraits become a bestseller?
He observed Zhao Qianfeng and noticed a hint of delight in his eyes.
Yet beneath that delight, there seemed to be a trace of conflict and hesitation.
When he noticed Chu Huai Xu looking at him, he did not meet his gaze. Instead, he turned his head away and averted his eyes.
Immediately afterward, he went to speak with Liu Tianfeng again.
This seasoned companion was exceptionally skilled at reading people's expressions, and he noticed everything.
How strange. Chu Huai Xu thought.
Then he silently took note of it.
Chu Huai Xu turned to Han Shuangjiang and said softly, "Don't get separated from me later."
"Okay." The girl did not ask any questions. She nodded and agreed.
After Liu Tianfeng and Zhao Qianfeng exchanged a few more words, Liu Tianfeng said to him, "Explain the situation to everyone."
"Yes, Senior."
Zhao Qianfeng immediately turned to the group and