Yuelai Inn.
As for the Commentary on the Water Classic, Chu Xingchen ultimately chose to follow Li Xingtian's suggestion and summoned his eldest disciple.
At that moment, Li Yingling lightly turned the pages of the book before her with one finger, casually glanced over them, then raised her brows slightly as she looked at Li Xingtian beside her.
Her voice held some surprise. "Junior Brother, you don't understand something this simple? You even had to call me here specially."
Li Xingtian fell silent for a long while at her words, and could only admit his inferiority:
"Senior Sister, your natural intelligence leaves me so far behind I can't even glimpse your dust."
Chu Xingchen, who had been watching the heavy rain outside the window, turned to look at his eldest disciple. There was a fair amount of undisguised pride on her face.
Li Yingling's current expression could probably be summed up as-without me, this sect would be finished sooner or later.
Chu Xingchen walked over to Li Yingling, reached out, and lightly tapped her head.
"Stop showing off in front of your junior brother. Time is tight. Once you've learned it, get ready to work."
Although the tap hadn't hurt, Li Yingling still made a show of covering her head and said aggrievedly:
"Master! You'll knock this clever head of mine into being as stupid as Second Junior Brother."
The silent Li Xingtian beside them quietly took another verbal attack from his senior sister...
Unfortunately, his performance had truly been too poor for him to refute her.
Chu Xingchen asked, "About how long will you need?"
Li Yingling composed her expression. She naturally understood that serious business called for a proper attitude, and answered earnestly:
"Give me an hour, and we'll be ready to set out."
Chu Xingchen nodded lightly,