"Brother Guangting, have you confirmed it? Is this your family's belonging and you're daring to accept it so casually?"

Mr. Pei chuckled, casually stuffing a Jade Pendant into the Mage's hand.

"Indeed, indeed, this is the Immortal Fate of my little daughter, Yuhuan. It's due to arrive these days. Many thanks to Senior Brother for your protection."

"Your daughter's Immortal Fate? This..."

The Mage calculated on his fingers, suddenly furrowing his brow, seemingly realizing something. But with many people around, it wasn't easy to speak up, especially with the item now in his hands, so he just nodded,

"If that's the case, the person is handed over to you."

Then, the Mage didn't leave but closed his eyes, turned around, and sat in front of the Pei Mansion, with two Yellow Turban Warriors standing behind him as protectors.

"Thank you, Senior Brother, for your assistance."

Mr. Pei beamed and immediately led Huangfu Yi into the house.

The crowd, seeing the cautious stance of the East Splendor Mountain faction, staunchly protecting the Pei Family in acquiring the Immortal Fate, realized there was no opportunity and dispersed disappointedly.

Huangfu Yi was led all the way into their courtyard and found that the other party still hadn't let go. He had to speak up,

"Mr. Pei, since the item has been delivered, I'll take my leave now..."

"No rush, no rush. I heard that some miscreants hijacked in the market, but thanks to your valor, our family's Immortal Treasure was safeguarded.

How can we not repay such a good deed? Come, come, have a cup of wine first."

Mr. Pei led Huangfu Yi to a seat, while a maid brought date tea. Such hospitality made Huangfu Yi embarrassed to refuse. He thought to himself that with a wealthy family like the Pei's, he came to deliver the treasure, and he entered under everyone's watch, so they probably wouldn't do anything as drastic as murder.

Thus, he thanked them, placed the Pei family's wooden box back on the table, and took a sip of the tea. It was refreshingly sweet, the spiritual breath spreading, quenching his thirst and uplifting him. It was indeed top-notch tea. Unable to help himself, he gulped it down.

Mr. Pei, sitting by with a smile, glanced at the bundle and suddenly asked,

"I'm just wondering, why did the warrior kill my dart master but then return the treasure?"

"Pfft!"

Huangfu Yi spat out his drink, ignored the tears streaming from choking, and leaped up.

At that moment, a Core Formation Stage guard flashed in from outside, blocking the door.

Huangfu Yi was horrified, not knowing where he'd shown a weakness.

Mr. Pei appeared to have no ill intent and merely waved the servants away. Facing the highly alert Huangfu Yi, he said,

"Brother, the Weiyuan Escort Agency is my own. This escort came from the Capital, had a few shipments, and I know exactly which people were sent, which ones were real or fake, and which path they took.

To be honest, even the 'villain' you just killed was actually my house's tribute protector. I sent him out of town to assist with the escort. He seemed to realize your identity was wrong, tried to retrieve it, but you killed him with one punch."

Huangfu Yi was speechless upon hearing this.

Oh, isn't this unfortunate? All this time, they were on the same side, and they all ran into his fist??

"Mr. Pei... indeed, this is a misunderstanding..."

Mr. Pei shook his head, looked at the wooden box, and sighed,

"A master like you didn't flee with what you took, but brazenly returned it to my house.

Initially, I suspected a vendetta seeking to assassinate us.

But you missed all the openings I left, showed no sign of a sudden attack, nor a vigilant heart, unlike a deceitful offender.

Furthermore, you returned the real item. It does seem like an accidental misunderstanding..."

Huangfu Yi carefully retreated, gripping his whip for defense, edging toward the window,

"Mr. Pei, I have no wish to feud with your noble house, nor any intention for your Immortal Fate.

It's a mishap that resulted in your house servant's death. If you want revenge, there's nothing more to say.

I'll fight if I must."

Mr. Pei neither answered nor fought, but leisurely untied the bundle on the table, revealing a talisman-covered wooden box, holding the three-foot-long box in his hands,

"Do you know what this Immortal Fate is?"

Huangfu Yi didn't know his agenda and remained silent.

"It's a flying sword."

Mr. Pei caressed the wooden box, revealing a slight weariness in his eyes,

"It seems this sword is fated with you..."

Huangfu Yi frowned,

"I have stated many times, I have no intention to vie for your family's Immortal Treasure..."

"Heh, Immortal Fate isn't something one can easily reject or seize..."

Mr. Pei chuckled bitterly,

"Moreover, flying swords usually choose their own master. This sword was ownerless, only because my mother owed the Sword Sect a life, now finally repaid, so the sword was sent back, cutting Pei family's karma.

If Yuhuan could gain this sword's approval, she might be able to cultivate under Nine Yin Mountain and perhaps rekindle past fates, but it seems this sword has been fortuitously taken by you..."

Huangfu Yi's heart stirred, asking,

"Nine Yin Mountain? Where is Nine Yin Mountain?"

Mr. Pei looked at him,

"You indeed desire the Sword Transmission of Nine Yin Mountain."

Huangfu Yi was silent momentarily, then honestly confessed,

"I seek to find the Sword Immortal to dispel demons. I request Mr. Pei to tell me where the Mountain Man is, and once the matter is settled, I'll return to resolve our karma with your family."

"Resolving karma..."

Mr. Pei pondered for a while, seemingly making a decision,

"Alright, I wish to make a deal with you. Since this sword is fated with you, it can't be forced. Thus, I'll let you have it."

Huangfu Yi frowned,

"I have no intention..."

"Since you have the ability to kill my people and take my sword, I need you to escort Yuhuan into the mountain and under the sect of the Sword Sect."

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