Xie Feng gestured to the people around him to shoo them away. "Stop watching the show, let's continue the competition. There are quite a lot of people, Eastern Dawn Valley doesn't have enough space for you to camp! Gu Yu, come here!"
As he spoke, he walked to a secluded spot at the foot of the mountain. Gu Yu, unsure of what he was going to do, calmed himself down and followed him.
Gu Yu asked, "Sect Master, what is it?"
Xie Feng patted his shoulder with a smile, "Don't be so tense, relax, let's chat!"
Gu Yu let out a soft breath. He was truly impressed by Xie Feng's Swordsmanship, so his words and actions were quite respectful. In fact, his gaze was always generous and his demeanor arrogant, unlike someone from a humble family.
Gu Yu asked, "What does the sect leader want to say?"
Xie Feng clicked his tongue and said, "Tsk, this is too hard to keep going!"
Gu Yu said, "Then let me introduce myself!"
Xie Feng nodded. "Okay."
After speaking, Gu Yu lowered his head and remained silent for a long time.
Xie Feng frowned and asked tentatively, "What's wrong? Are you making up a backstory?"
Gu Yu's eyes darted around, and his lips twitched twice. "Cough, how... how could that be! What have you thought of me, Sect Leader! I was just recalling my childhood, and I couldn't help but feel heartbroken and choked up, that's why I couldn't speak!"
"Don't let my glamorous appearance and respectable looks fool you; I have untold suffering. Although I'm the son of a city lord in a remote area, I've never been loved by my father or mother, and I also have a domineering relative—my aunt."
"She was incredibly fierce. Because she looked down on me for being a good-for-nothing, she kicked me out of the house! I heard that the Xuanji Sect was recruiting disciples, so I traveled all this way!"
Gu Yu spoke, she lowered her head and couldn't help but wipe away her tears.
Xie Feng's lips twitched as he comforted her, "Why are you crying? You're supposed to be arrogant and rude, can't you keep it up! Although, your background story sounds completely fabricated... Sigh, I'll just turn a blind eye..."
Gu Yu: "..."
After a while, Xie Feng asked curiously, "Your surname is Gu, what's your connection to Gu Yuan of the Imperial Evil Realm?"
Gu Yu shook his head. "The world is so vast, there are too many people with the same surname! Besides, I am human, while the Devil Race doesn't have surnames. They name their children like it's a joke; they must have copied us!"
Xie Feng nodded. "I see! I know you somewhat. Now that you've passed the Xuanji Sect's recruitment, you're formal disciple. As for other matters, just listen to Elder Sushang."
Gu Yu said, "I understand!"
On the first day of the Xuanji Sect's Sword Dao disciple recruitment, the best of the best were selected, and a total of fifty people passed, which also set the stage for subsequent recruitment in Dao of Alchemy and other categories.
Night fell, the autumn wind rustled, and the autumn rain pattered.
Xie Feng sat in a pavilion in the vast main courtyard of the sect. He closed his eyes slightly, his body overflowing with spiritual energy, which seemed to be about to explode at any moment. This was a sign that he was about to break through.
I don't know how much time passed...
His body, which had felt blocked for so long, suddenly felt as if it had been cleared. After feeling refreshed, he realized that he had broken through!
Indestructible Saint, Tenth Tier!
Advancing two realms in a row was a joyous occasion for Xie Feng.
People are in high spirits when they encounter happy events.
He squinted happily, admiring the bleak autumn scenery.
At this moment, Sushang came over carrying an exquisite pottery jar. She had changed into a white fox fur coat, and her small face was extremely bright and beautiful against the soft and clean fur collar.
"Brother, you broke through?"
Sushang's clear yet lively almond-shaped eyes possessed truly astonishing insight; a casual glance was enough to detect anything unusual.
Xie Feng smiled and nodded, then his gaze fell on the pottery jar, and he asked with some curiosity, "What's this?"
Chestnut porridge!
Sushang smiled and opened the lid of the earthenware jar. A sweet aroma of chestnuts and the fragrance of white porridge wafted out. Xie Feng sniffed and smiled happily.
"Autumn is here, it's chestnut season, so I picked some and mixed them with white rice to make porridge. Brother, have a taste."
As she spoke, she held the pottery jar in both hands and handed it over.
"Sigh, you've been cultivating, managing the Xuanji Sect, and worrying about me all at once. Xiao Shang, you've worked so hard. I'll make you porridge from now on."
Xie Feng sighed and reached out to take it. When he touched Sushang's smooth and delicate fingers, his heart almost jumped out of his chest.
Although his journey was fraught with danger and hardship,...
He's still a pure-hearted person!
I still feel a little shy about having physical contact with a girl I like...
Xie Feng felt a little "shy," and his hands became "at a loss," and as if by some strange impulse, he instinctively enveloped Sushang's cool, small hand...
It all happened so accidentally, so unintentionally, yet so naturally...
Sushang's face flushed red instantly.
She pulled her hand back slightly, not pulling away, but rather giving off a feeling of wanting to refuse but also welcoming.
At this moment, it was the perfect time of autumn wind and rain, and with no one around, a faint fragrance wafted to Xie Feng's nose, making his heart itch.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Xie Feng couldn't help himself and reached out to grasp Sushang's fair and jade-like arm. Sushang gently bit her lip, offering no resistance. A blush rose to her cheeks, making her appear exceptionally charming.
Xie Feng's hands groped their way upwards, upwards... a fragrance wafted from his fingertips, drifting over his shoulders, then downwards, downwards... He was about to climb the two breathtaking peaks...
"Cough!"
Just then, a cough was heard.
How utterly out of step with the times!
Seemingly startled, Sushang took a half step back, creating a slight distance between them, although she secretly harbored the thought of killing the newcomer!
She wasn't the only one with this thought...
Xie Feng's eye twitched, and his fist hardened!
He raised his head and looked at this spoilsport, Bai Mo, one of the Seven Heroes of the Imperial Evil Realm!
He had come to the Xuanji Sect with Lu Yinjian last time. Although he was so taciturn that he wouldn't utter a sound, Xie Feng still noticed him.
Xie Feng gritted his teeth and laughed, "You've come at just the right time!"
Bai Mo's face flushed red.
now!
He was so embarrassed!
This is extremely embarrassing!
Why make a single guy like him do such a heinous thing!
You'll be struck by lightning!
"Let me explain, I didn't do it on purpose, it was just a coincidence..." Bai Mo was so embarrassed that he gripped the ground with his toes.
"No need for explanations, what brings you here?"
Xie Feng had no patience for Lu Yinjian's people. Once you reached a certain status, no matter how bad your expression was, the other party wouldn't dare to say anything!
Moreover, I don't know what Lu Yinjian was thinking, sending such a dull and straightforward person to deliver a message. Isn't he afraid that the person won't be able to get back?
Bai Mo respectfully said, "We just had a battle with the Nine Netherworld Phoenix Race, and they left behind many valuable items on the battlefield. The Realm Lord wishes to share these with Sect Master Xie. I wonder if you would be interested in going over there?"
Xie Feng tilted his head and asked, " Xiao Shang, what do you think?"