After the ceremony ended, Xu Qingtong brought Dongfang Hui to Lü Wenqiu's cave abode.
"Martial Uncle, Hui'er's cultivation has reached a bottleneck. Her mindset hasn't kept pace with her cultivation. I'd like to take her out to gain some experience, both to improve her mindset and because, having lost her memories, she is unfamiliar with Central Province. She can learn about Central Province along the way."
Lü Wenqiu nodded and said, "Very well! Although Hui'er is my disciple, I'll have to leave the task of teaching her to you!"
"Hui'er is my Dao companion now. Guiding and helping her is part of my duty. Rest assured, Martial Uncle!"
"Mm, go on, then. Make arrangements for the sect's affairs! And don't neglect Siwen. That girl has worried a great deal over the two of you!"
Xu Qingtong nodded. "I understand! The palm and the back of the hand are both flesh. I won't favor one over the other!"
The two bowed deeply to Lü Wenqiu, then withdrew from his cave abode.
"Qingtong, where are we going?" Dongfang Hui followed behind Xu Qingtong and asked softly.
"Back to Spring-Knowing Abode first. I still have some things to take care of."
Upon returning to Spring-Knowing Abode, Xu Qingtong sent Ximen Wanyan a voice transmission.
Before long, Ximen Wanyan arrived at Spring-Knowing Abode.
He looked Dongfang Hui over a few times, then said with a cheeky grin, "Boss, when it comes to seducing women, I can't hold a candle to you!"
"Watch your mouth! A dog's mouth never spits out ivory! Your sister-in-law and I were betrothed years ago. Some unforeseen things happened afterward, that's all. How can you call that seducing women?" Xu Qingtong scolded, glaring at him.
Ximen Wanyan took no offense. He turned to Dongfang Hui and cupped his fists. "Ximen