That was true. Chen Yan spent more time at the gambling den than he did at the Consulate Office.
The sect had even sent people to investigate, and he still hadn't returned to the Cloud King's Mansion.
Chen Yan didn't know whether he had aroused Lu Li's suspicions, much less how much Lu Li currently knew about what was going on behind the scenes.
For now, he could only try to bluff his way through without letting anything slip.
"This disciple was delayed a little along the way."
Chen Yan said.
Lu Li continued watching Chen Yan for a while, but Chen Yan remained impassive.
"Don't let your mind wander during the mission. Escorting the County Princess back to the sect is of great importance."
Lu Li advised him:
"Lin the Personal Disciple is still reflecting on his mistakes at the Back Cliff of Kongyuan Mountain. Don't cause him any more trouble."
"This disciple understands."
Chen Yan clasped his hands in a salute.
Although he didn't know what Lu Li was thinking, it seemed he had no intention of making things difficult for him at the moment.
That was good.
"Instructor Lu."
Zheng Fei suddenly spoke up beside them:
"Whenever you hold a lecture, I always set aside my other duties and go to the Scripture Hall to hear your teachings. I'm slow-witted, and the fact that I've reached the Qi Condensation Realm is largely thanks to your instruction."
Zheng Fei's sincerity was plain to see.
Many Outer Court Disciples felt the same way about Lu Li as Zheng Fei did.
In the years he had taught in the outer court, Lu Li had given the disciples guidance and support beyond what any of its instructors had done in nearly a century. There was no need to look further back.