Feng Yi came to Jade Clear Sect today, first to give Zi Yu something new to experience. Second, also to comprehend Jade Clear Sect's unique martial arts skills.

"Sect Leader, I have another matter to request during my sudden visit today."

"Feel free to speak."

"Later, I wish to tour your sect's Book Pavilion with this rebel disciple."

Wu Tian's smile stiffened, as there has never been a precedent for outsiders visiting the Book Pavilion since ancient times.

It's not that it's impossible, but these are traditions passed down through the generations that Wu Tian does not wish to break, yet he cannot easily refuse Feng Yi, he inhaled deeply, showing a look of difficulty.

Feng Yi noticed, "If the sect leader has reasons that cannot be disclosed, let's forget about it."

"It's not impossible, but may I ask, does your esteemed disciple have a sect?"

Pondering on the word 'sect', Feng Yi immediately understood Wu Tian's intention, realizing he was asking whether Zi Yu has joined a sect, like Heaven Sect.

Hidden sects place great importance on this aspect. To be blunt, without an affiliation, even just nominally, visiting wouldn't break tradition. However, if one is affiliated, they cannot join another sect.

Jade Clear Sect and Nangong Family are considered opposed in philosophy, a kind of branch, but strictly speaking Zi Yu does not belong to the Nangong Family sect; it's her ancestral inheritance. Thinking of this, Feng Yi quietly stopped Zi Yu who was about to speak, "No sect."

"If your esteemed disciple has no sect, perhaps she could temporarily study at our Jade Clear Sect, of course, afterward she would be free to come and go." Wu Tian's implication was merely to have a nominal affiliation with Jade Clear Sect.

The surrounding elders exchanged looks, their expressions peculiar...

Of course, Feng Yi understood the meaning behind the words, "Then thank you very much, Sect Leader."

"Hey? Brother Feng...?"

"This is not a place for children to interrupt when adults speak, you rebellious disciple, be silent."

The reprimanding tone caused the surrounding people to stifle their laughter...

After all, Feng Yi's age doesn't appear that much older than Zi Yu, yet he keeps calling her a rebellious disciple.

Wu Tian suddenly recalled something, "Little friend mentioned Lasso upon ascending the mountain, reportedly he has been out of contact for years, how is that?"

Thus, Feng Yi summarized the situation regarding Lasso, naturally omitting mention of his special powers, simply stating Lasso was preserved due to his health until he was revived by newly discovered miraculous medicine.

"So that's how it is, so that's how it is." Wu Tian seemed somewhat absent-minded, repeating the phrase 'so that's how it is' three times before saying, "You said he would come to our Jade Clear Sect in a few days, is this information true?"

"Indeed, he told me this directly."

"Such a matter, what is your relationship with Lasso?"

Upon hearing this Feng Yi felt awkward; he was uncertain of Lasso's intentions for coming to Jade Clear Sect, whether for ulterior motives, he simply stated, "Lasso is my guide."

Guide? Wu Tian hearing this didn't show much surprise.

"Yes, when Lasso comes, he may bring a woman."

"A woman, what kind of woman?"

"This woman is a betrothal Lasso set for me from childhood. I don't know why Lasso is bringing her, but if she comes to your sect, sect leader, what do you think?"

What... Feng Yi's words held multiple meanings? Wu Tian was a bit puzzled by it. To say, having reached Feng Yi's status, he naturally wouldn't mind Feng Yi having multiple wives. On the contrary, the reason why Mengdie and Feng Yi were together at first was because of Wu Tian's facilitation, otherwise Feng Wu and Feng Luo wouldn't have been born.

Perhaps, at that time Wu Tian cherished Mengdie and valued her and Feng Yi's talent and qualities, believing their offspring would be extraordinary.

But people change; watching Feng Luo and Feng Wu grow, Wu Tian's care for Mengdie waned, regarding the two children as treasures.

Upon hearing Feng Yi talk like this, Wu Tian first thought whether the woman Feng Yi mentioned might be trying to compete with Mengdie for Feng Yi.

Today's special visit might be a way to inform him in advance, as the saying goes 'a teacher for a day, a father for life', Lasso, being Feng Yi's guide, holds significant influence in their relationship.

"Hahahahaha..."

Thinking to this point, Wu Tian suddenly burst into laughter.

Feng Yi was thoroughly puzzled by Wu Tian's laughter, "Sect leader, what is this...?"

"I thought it was something; this doesn't need to be mentioned further, no need to mention it."

Wu Tian waved his hand at Feng Yi, one could say Wu Tian's current laugh was confident and assured.

He pondered briefly and understood that the woman Feng Yi mentioned was certainly someone trying to compete with Mengdie.

But he was mistaken, as neither the woman nor even Lasso had ever met Mengdie.

In other words, upon meeting Mengdie, not only Lasso, but even the woman in Feng Yi's words might be embarrassed, and perhaps even come to like Mengdie, such a thing has happened in Jade Clear Sect before.

Butterfly was not only divinely beautiful but also talented in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, proficient in all.

Though she was typically taciturn, when in a different setting, upon learning of Lasso and Feng Yi's connection, her attitude would certainly change; Wu Tian watched Mengdie grow up, no one knew her better than he did.

Just speaking of everyday interactions.

At banquets, Mengdie might not utter a word upon seeing acquaintances. But upon seeing Lasso, she would most likely pour a glass of wine and add a few words of toasting.

Thus, upon hearing this news, Wu Tian after brief hesitation, suddenly laughed.

He only told Feng Yi not to mention it further, probably already guessing the purpose of their visit to Jade Clear Sect, having known, there's no need to pursue it, lest it becomes awkward, better not to ask and let it pass.

After the meal, Wu Tian led Zi Yu to the main hall, asking if she wished to join Jade Clear Sect, essentially just a formality.

Since contact with hidden sects and branches of Ancient Martial Arts occurred, especially when Jade Clear Sect was once dismantled, many traditions have been diluted, although old traditions still exist allowing only disciples into the Book Pavilion, external conditions have relaxed significantly.

Walking out of Azure Dragon Hall, it was nearly sunset. Through the afterglow, the scenery of Immortal Mountain was faintly visible, dreamy and purple.

The summit was not close from here, requiring a walk for some time.

To train outer disciples, the sect rules forbid utilizing martial prowess to jump directly, hence why, even now, the tradition of carrying water in buckets persists; it's actually a method to train the body by carrying water up and down the mountain.

Wu Tian had already broken the rules to accept disciples, to break them further wouldn't be reasonable. Thinking this, Feng Yi could only have Zi Yu follow him step by step up the mountain.

An hour later, Zi Yu was trembling from exhaustion.

Though her physique was strong, no one could withstand climbing continuously for so long; exhausted she was, and the fatigue was secondary, but no one expected there to be a bamboo forest on the peak, eerie and terrifying.

Indeed the nearby scene was refreshing, but after all, Zi Yu came from Nangong Family and understood a bit about the Five Elements. It's said bamboo forests are places with an excess of Yin, often housing evil spirits, and the rustling sounds of the forest inevitably led Zi Yu to think of other things; late at night, coming to a bamboo forest, could the Mengdie Brother Feng spoke of be a ghost?

"Brother Feng, how long until we exit the bamboo forest?"

"Soon, this bamboo forest is a formation; it looks far but can be exited in just 5 minutes."

Not long after leaving the bamboo forest, they indeed met Mengdie under the moonlight.

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