Ning Xuantian shrugged. "Only those who are envious think everyone else is envious."
Ming Cangyan: "You!"
He was speechless, unable to find a suitable rebuttal.
Ning Xuantian smiled smugly, like a child who had won an argument.
Madam Wenqu really wanted to stay away from those two; she was afraid that their brainlessness was contagious.
She turned her gaze to Xie Feng and nodded.
Xie Feng noticed the praising gaze and couldn't help but smile.
In the Lower Realm, to Xie Feng, Madam Wenqu was a reclusive sage, untouched by worldly dust, and unapproachable.
Now, having arrived in the Upper Realm, in such a short time, he stands at the same height, meeting him at his peak, each reigning as king!
From this moment on, from the moment Xie Feng stands in first place at the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, the Xuanji Sect is no longer an unknown nobody in the Tenth Sequence Great Wilderness Heaven, but the overlord of the Second Sequence Azure Jade Heaven!
A force that has entered the same region as the Seven Stars Domain, the Demonic Sect, and the Immortal Alliance!
From this moment forward, the name Xie Feng and the power of the Xuanji Sect will resonate throughout the Upper Realm, becoming an undeniable symbol!
The conference concluded, and everyone began their journey home.
Large numbers of people left Ten Thousand Immortals City, and soon the once bustling city became deserted.
The vendors and shop owners in the city also began to pack up their stalls one after another.
Xie Feng remembered his promise to Jun Ran, which was to let Changying and the others leave first, and he would catch up with them later.
He strolled through the city. Winter had passed and spring had arrived. The weather was getting warmer, and the sunlight shone softly on the blue city walls and on his white cloak, casting a thin shadow on him.
It wasn't that he wanted to wander around; it was because he and Jun Ran hadn't even clearly agreed on a meeting place...
Is this the legendary method of finding someone with just your thoughts...?
I'll never do that again...
With that thought in mind, Xie Feng passed by a beef noodle stall that hadn't closed yet, so he went in and ordered a bowl of beef noodles.
The boss saw him, blinked, and was startled.
Wow!
Isn't this the champion of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly?!
That legendary figure who jumped from the Tenth Sequence to the Second Sequence!
hiss...
The shop owner gasped in shock, and the Spiritual Qi emanating from his stall instantly diminished.
Xie Feng ate my noodles!
If word gets out, he could brag about it for the rest of his life!
The boss stared at Xie Feng in shock, already imagining himself bragging to his friends and family.
Xie Feng turned his head away, and the boss felt a strange tremor in his heart.
He commands respect without needing to be angry!
He was even more terrifying than many of the powerful individuals I had encountered before!
This is the true demeanor of a strong person!
He hurried downstairs, and while cutting the beef, his hand jerked violently as if struck by lightning, and a large piece of beef was sliced off...
Xie Feng chose a spot to sit down. The noodle stall was a simple shed, which reminded him of the steamed bun shop when he first met Sushang.
"I wonder how Xiao Shang is doing? I'll take a trip to the Seven Stars Domain when I have some free time."
Xie Feng muttered to himself.
Without that girl's constant chatter, the place felt strangely quiet.
He wasn't used to it...
Then the beef noodles arrived, with white noodles, clear broth, green scallions, and two large chunks of brown beef on top, steaming hot, the aroma wafting straight into your nose.
Xie Feng lowered his cloak and hood, revealing his face. Just as he was about to eat his noodles, a faint aroma wafted over, and a beautiful figure sat down opposite him.
"Boss, tea, please."
As she spoke, she removed the hood of her cloak, revealing golden hair that cascaded down like a waterfall, highlighting her delicate features and graceful demeanor.
Her lake-blue eyes shimmered with a deep, shimmering light, like rippling water. Her face was noble and calm, like an extraordinary and otherworldly Azure Phoenix, forever holding its head high, forever unapproachable.
Green Duckweed Manor, Jun Ran!
She didn't eat the noodles, but only asked for tea.
Although in the boss's eyes, coming to the noodle stall without eating noodles was like deliberately picking a fight, he only dared to mutter to himself that he recognized this person—another big shot from the Second Sequence, someone he couldn't afford to offend!
He quickly served a pot of tea.
"I am late, I apologize for keeping the sect leader waiting," Jun Ran said with a smile.
"It's alright. We didn't specify a location anyway. This place is quiet enough for a chat."
Xie Feng spoke while looking down at his noodles, making slurping sounds.
Jun Ran sized him up, her red lips curving into a smile. "Looking at your handsome features and extraordinary bearing, you seem like an otherworldly young lord, but I never expected you to be so down-to-earth."
Just then, the shopkeeper brought over tea, and he quickly covered his ears and hid some distance away. He was afraid he might have overheard something during the conversation between the two important figures and would be silenced...
Jun Ran sat up straight, poured herself a cup of tea, and lowered her eyes to sip it.
"I never claim to be someone detached from worldly affairs, otherwise how much fun would I miss out on?" Xie Feng said, picking up a piece of beef and putting it in his mouth, then shaking his head, "Beef from the Upper Realm has no flavor."
Jun Ran held the teacup, her nails painted with a subtle and mysterious smoky blue color, her fingers slender and smooth as jade.
She laughed and said, "Oxen were originally creatures of the Lower Realm. In a certain era, a Immortal the ox clan ascended to the Upper Realm and settled there. After a long period of time and the changing of the world, some oxen were domesticated and became food for people. There's a saying, 'Oranges from the south become trifoliate oranges when grown north,' meaning that oxen not native to the land naturally have a less desirable flavor."
Xie Feng laughed and said, "I'm not a native of this place either."
Jun Ran glanced at him and said calmly, "If you are strong enough and have no natural enemies, what difference does it make whether you come from the local area or from abroad?"
"Just like the Demonic Sect, only this shell has existed for a long time, but most of the leaders inside are newcomers, yet it can still become one of the three major powers."
Xie Feng nodded. "That's true."
"Thank you, Sect Leader. Now that it's quiet and just the two of us, may we discuss what I've said today?" Jun Ran asked.
"You're talking about elixirs?"
Xie Feng talked as he ate.
Jun Ran looked at him and couldn't help but say, "Those who discuss matters with me are either in high halls of the court or on the highest peaks, drinking wine or tea. But here we are, sitting across from each other eating noodles at a simple noodle stall... I'm almost in a daze. The sect leader is truly a man of genuine feelings."
You'll get used to it.
Xie Feng said calmly, burying his head in his noodles, oblivious to everyone around him.
Jun Ran gave a wry smile.
This person appeared calm and composed, yet his words were sharp and incisive. Although he came from the Lower Realm, it was not that he was accustomed to the Upper Realm, but rather that he wanted the Upper Realm to be accustomed to his rules!
This person is so special!
"Two thousand Saint Grade pills are acceptable. Is it true that Green Duckweed Manor has a training ground for disciples, as you mentioned earlier?" Xie Feng asked.
"Nature."
"Then we can talk in detail. Tell me, what kind of pill do you want?" Xie Feng picked up another piece of beef.
"The sect leader is straightforward and doesn't mince words. The pills I need should ideally enhance explosive power, and their quality should preferably be at the high-grade of the Saint Grade grade."
After Jun Ran finished speaking, he lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea.
A few coarse tea leaves floated in the teacup, and the tea soup was also rough. It was the first time she, who was used to drinking fine tea, had ever heard of such inferior tea.
However, her attention was completely drawn to Xie Feng, and she didn't find the tea unpleasant at all.
She was incredibly curious: how could someone so young, and from the Lower Realm, have risen so quickly in such a short time to be on par with her and the three major powers?
Xie Feng nodded and said without hesitation, "No problem. Now, let's talk about what I want, shall we?"