Preparing for the Realm of Perfection

"Chief Disciple Ye is incredible!"

"Well fought!"

"People from Yuyang Commandery dare cause trouble in Cangwu? They should take a look at where they are!"

The locals of Cangwu looked as though they had just watched a thrilling spectacle. Excitement still lit their faces, and voices rose one after another.

Ye An turned to Wei Changyin, his tone solemn. "Thank you for stepping in, Elder Wei."

"If you hadn't been there to back me up, I wouldn't have dared fight so freely."

Wei Changyin slipped the Token into his pocket without a trace of expression. "You knew I was protecting you from the shadows. That's why you dared act so boldly even though you knew they had a Gathered Origin Martial Artist hiding nearby, wasn't it?"

Ye An smiled and nodded.

Wei Changyin went on, unbothered. "Still, your fight today did the Four Symbols Sect proud. That's how a Chief Disciple should be! You showed them what our sect is made of!"

"If every stray cat and dog can come to Cangwu and shout threats, the name Four Symbols Sect won't command any respect in the future."

When Wei Changyin finished, he tipped his chin toward Ye An. "All right. Go see what arrangements the Liu Lineage needs. Once things are settled here, I'll tell you about the Xie Family."

Liu Ruyan had already come out through the courtyard gate to meet Ye An.

She stepped forward and dipped her head slightly, her voice full of sincere apology and gratitude. "Guest Retainer Ye, I've caused you trouble again. If you hadn't arrived in time... I'm afraid today's affair would have ended badly."

"There's no need for that, Miss Liu. Certain people merely wanted to use the Liu Lineage to test the Four Symbols Sect's response."

"But," Ye An continued, changing