Chu Xingchen leisurely strolled through Wanhu Ridge, with Xie Lingyu walking calmly by his side.
Chu Xingchen said with a smile:
"I never thought this place was pretty before. Maybe I didn't pay attention, but looking at it today, I really find it has a unique charm. What do you think?"
Xie Lingyu gave a slight nod: "It is naturally beautiful. Are you sure you want to build a branch sect... here?"
"Of course. After all, this is considered Tianyan Sect's territory, and it's close to Tianyan Sect." Chu Xingchen said with a smile, "In the future, I'll have to rely on Lingyu-dajia for much guidance. Our little sect will depend on you."
"We'll see how you perform."
"If I don't perform well, are you going to give me a hard time?"
Xie Lingyu didn't answer this, but her footsteps suddenly quickened as she walked forward towards Li Yingling and the others.
Chu Xingchen smiled and shook his head slightly, then quickened his pace to follow.
In the crowd, Chen Baiqing noticed the fastest, her gaze casually falling on her own master.
Seeing that they had finished their private conversation, Chen Baiqing smiled and waved to her master.
Cui Hao also turned around, showing off his results to the two of them:
"Master, what do you think of my design?"
Chu Xingchen was initially just going to perfunctorily praise it and move on, but when he looked, he discovered—Hey! This kid actually has a decent set.
This design... has considerable style, though it's a bit similar to Tianyan Sect's style.
But so what? The main sect in Yuzhou City was also personally approved by Bai Xuanling to be in Tianyan Sect's style.
As long as it looks good!
Besides, there are benefits to Tianyan Sect's style. From a distance, people who don't know any better might think Tianyan Sect has opened a branch here.
It's enough to make people lose their nerve just by looking at it!
Xie Lingyu was also about to praise them for a bit, but the jade bracelet on her wrist began to shimmer with spiritual light. Her divine sense entered it and she received a message from Bai Xuanling.
"Shizun says the preparations are mostly done." Xie Lingyu's gaze fell on Luoyue as she said, "We can set off and return to Tianyan Sect."
Luoyue's expression remained calm as she gently patted Sandong's shoulder on one side and instructed:
"Take good care of yourself."
"What did Tianyan Sect say?" Chu Xingchen asked, chasing up.
If this all relied on Bai Xuanling's oppressive power, it would be a bit much.
Xie Lingyu hesitated slightly, but still spoke truthfully: "Tianyan Sect has expressed deep concern over the matter of Xuanqing Tian Sect breaking their oath. At the same time... the Sect Master has already started sending people to build up momentum."
"My master said... the Sect Master has disliked Xuanqing Tian Sect for a long time, and this is a good opportunity for revenge."
"Even if we can't get justice, we still have to disgust Xuanqing Tian Sect."
Chu Xingchen showed an enlightened look—no wonder he was a sect master of a great sect, his style is truly formidable.
Xie Lingyu sighed slightly. Her own sect's somewhat petty side had been seen again.
But it didn't matter. After all, Chu Xingchen was a certain kind of person.
"I won't stay long since Shizun has sent orders. It happens that you all also need to prepare for the new establishment, so I won't disturb you."
Xie Lingyu reached out and protected Luoyue in her palm: "I'll come back after I handle Luoyue's matters."
Sandong looked for a long while before finally understanding the situation—Luoyue was leaving?
"Wait... Luoyue is leaving?"
Sandong quickly looked at Luoyue with an expression of reluctance—what was this? The little follower hadn't even been around for long and was already going to run off with someone else?
Seeing Sandong's expression, for some reason Luoyue's heart softened, and she said comfortingly:
"I have important matters to attend to. I'll find you after I'm done. You need to be more careful... forget it, just stay honestly with this group of people."
Chu Xingchen looked at Xie Lingyu, wanting to say something playful, as he never liked goodbyes either.
But after holding it in for a while, he could only blurt out:
"I'll come find you to play at Tianyan Sect when I have time."
Hearing this, Xie Lingyu gave a slight nod, then simply instructed:
"Be careful with everything here. Don't take risks when encountering matters."
Chu Xingchen smiled and nodded in agreement: "I will respectfully follow Lingyu's orders."
After protecting Luoyue, Xie Lingyu turned into a stream of light and headed towards Tianyan Sect.
Watching Xie Lingyu turn into a stream of light, Cui Hao touched his chin and suddenly suggested:
"Master, why don't you just leave this place to us? You might as well go directly to Tianyan Sect."
As soon as the words fell, everyone's gaze unconsciously fell on Cui Hao.
"Eh..." Cui Hao instantly learned Sandong's harmless smile and said, "I was just possessed by Sandong just now."
Sandong stared wide-eyed at Cui Hao and said:
"Sandong didn't! Don't slander Sandong! Sandong doesn't know how to do that yet!"
Li Yingling reached out and held back the aggrieved Sandong, her gaze fell on the very silent Zhang Miaoyu beside her. After giving her a look, she continued forward to see if there were any other good spots.
After all, the master was good-tempered with his own disciples. At most, he would fiercely mock Cui Hao's weakest inner thoughts; it was unlikely he would actually get physical.
Although it was a bit amusing to see Cui Hao suffer, oh well, who told her she was the senior sister? She should leave some face for Cui Hao.
Zhang Miaoyu understood the look very skillfully and naturally followed Li Yingling.
The two of them and the spirit creature left first.
Zhou Ping looked at Cui Hao and had an instinctive urge to speak up and defend the Teacher Cui who taught him to read.
But before he could think of what to say.
Chu Xingchen said faintly: "Is that so? Your soul strength doesn't look strong enough. My master has refined a soul-strengthening pill. Do you want one?"
Hearing this, Cui Hao quickly said: "Master! You still don't understand your disciple's good intentions, do you?"
Chu Xingchen nodded as if he understood: "I naturally understand, but haven't you felt my master's good intentions?"
Cui Hao unconsciously pursed his lips—his mouth felt bitter even without eating it... and that extremely terrifying feeling.
"Just a joke." Chu Xingchen's expression relaxed as he reached out and patted Cui Hao's shoulder. "Your design is quite good. I quite like it. But it should be quite expensive to build it, right?"
Hearing this, Cui Hao said confidently: "As long as Master gives me free rein, it shouldn't be a problem."
Chen Baiqing sighed slightly. The master was still soft-hearted.
But soon, she looked towards the horizon and then reported back:
"Master, Second Senior Brother and Fourth Junior Sister are back."
Chu Xingchen's gaze looked towards the horizon as a rainbow-colored light rapidly approached, and a smile appeared on his face.
Does this count as running away and moving again?
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