(I have something to do tonight! I'll make up for it with an extra update tomorrow!)
"Haha, Senior Sister Wang, you mean me, don't you?" Li Xiaoya looked at Wang Ling with amusement.
The Four Friends of the Wang froze at his words. Wang Ding hurriedly said, "Of course not! Fourth Sister meant those disciples with low cultivation. Junior Brother Li, you're already at the peak of the eighth level, a notch above Fourth Sister..."
"Hey, Senior Brother Wang, I was joking." Li Xiaoya cut him off with a smile, then added, "I'll part ways with you once we get inside, so don't worry!"
"Huh?" The Four Friends of the Wang all stared, exchanging bewildered looks. They had no idea what tune Li Xiaoya was singing now.
"Junior Brother Li, don't take it to heart. Fourth Sister was only joking!" Wang Ding hastily explained, shooting Wang Ling a fierce glare.
"What's so great about him? He just has a good master!" Wang Feiyu grumbled in a mocking tone, glaring back at Wang Ding.
"Third Brother, don't talk nonsense!" Wang Xuanyu gave him a hard shove.
"Haha, that's not it. I have other important business in Demon Beast Valley. I'm not here to hunt demon beasts! You're overthinking it." Li Xiaoya understood the relationship between Wang Feiyu and Wang Ling, so he wasn't angry. He looked at the pair with a knowing expression.
"Oh!" The others gave noncommittal responses and walked silently toward the teleportation area.
"By the way, Senior Brother Wang, do you often hunt demon beasts in Demon Beast Valley? This is already the second time I've run into you!" Finding the atmosphere a little oppressive, Li Xiaoya took the initiative to speak.
"Well, the sect's selection tournament is coming up, isn't it? We're all signing up, hoping to