Xu Qingfeng seemed not to hear the probing in those words, and still said with a smile, "Peak Master, you jest."
"Nowadays, throughout the sect, all matters are communicated between the mountain-protecting grand array and the patrol disciples of each peak."
"The Peak Master's return to the sect is a matter as great as the heavens to begin with. As the one temporarily acting as sect master, Xu naturally ought to pay a little more attention."
"If I have been abrupt in any way, I hope the Peak Master will not take offense."
At the side, Feng Jianxing narrowed his eyes and had yet to say a word.
But as he looked at Xu Qingfeng before him, with that gentle smile on his face, he could not help growing secretly wary in his heart.
Every answer the other party gave was flawless.
Yet precisely because of that, it made it even harder to see his depths.
"No matter!"
Su Shi'er nodded lightly and did not continue tangling with him on the square.
"Since Elder Xu has invited me, then let us go inside and talk."
"Peak Master, please!"
Xu Qingfeng raised a hand in invitation.
With one in front and two behind, the three immediately stepped into the main hall.
The furnishings inside the hall were grand and imposing.
Jade pillars held up the beams, incense curled from the burners, and the surrounding screens, tables, and jade lamps were all arranged neatly, without the slightest disorder.
Compared with the simple, solemn dignity of Tianshu Peak's main hall in the past, this great hall now seemed more like a reception place someone had painstakingly carved and polished.
The three took their seats as host and guests.
Very soon, disciples served spiritual tea.
The fragrance of tea drifted upward, refreshing the heart