Eternal Immortal Sect.

The meditating Mei Jinqiu suddenly opened his eyes and gazed at Weiri City below the mountain.

He saw the literary aura rising like a rainbow, lighting up the entire Weiri City in the night like a dazzling star. For a moment, the mountain spirits wept, spring flowers blossomed, and the land was blessed.

Mei Jinqiu frowned deeply,

"This is the aura of a Hongru! Has a Hongru arrived in Weiri City?"

What business does he have? What is he seeking?

A few days ago, at the inaugural ceremony of the sect, Fan Wubing defeated Crown Prince Ye Yixian, gaining momentum and fortune.

Could it be that this Hongru has come for this matter?

Thinking of this, Mei Jinqiu became anxious. Although most individuals worthy of the Hongru title are broad-minded and don't fuss over small matters, not everyone is like that; some people are petty.

But, a Hongru, what level is that? Integration Realm!

This is someone from the later stage of the Immortal Path, an unimaginable level. The Peach Branch Small Profound Realm, which the Eternal Immortal Sect treasures, is merely a fragment of a small world crafted by a Integration Realm Great Power.

Now, if a real Integration Realm figure has come to demand an explanation for Ye Yixian…

What should the Eternal Immortal Sect do?

Mei Jinqiu quickly gathered the elders of each peak to discuss the matter earnestly.

Lin Xing said,

"Sect Leader Senior Brother, I think that Hongru might just be passing by and not necessarily here for Ye Yixian. Besides... Ye Yixian losing his momentum was not out of intentional oppression by us, he simply got the short end of the stick. Could it be that Great Li is really so petty as to invite a Hongru to demand an explanation?"

This makes sense; a dignified Hongru wouldn't bother with such trivial matters.

Zhang Jingwei of Fulu Peak said,

"Could it be... Fu Ming caused trouble outside and got caught, and now someone's here to question the Eternal Immortal Sect?"

Mei Jinqiu replied with some discontent,

"Jingwei Junior Brother, I know you've held a grudge against Enlightenment Peak all these years. But at the inaugural ceremony, Enlightenment Peak's contribution was not enough to satisfy you? There's no need to involve them in everything."

"Yes."

Suddenly, a streak of light rose from Weiri City and headed towards the Eternal Immortal Sect.

Within the streak of light, literary aura surged.

Mei Jinqiu's heart sank instantly,

"It's really coming to our Eternal Immortal Sect."

"Could it be that it's really here to demand an explanation for Great Li?" Qi Ming, the Master of Fate Peak, was puzzled, "Is there really someone so petty? Or just Hongru... Where's the 'Hong' gone?"

The streak of light landed precisely on the main peak, Eternal Immortal Peak.

Mei Jinqiu and the other peak masters quickly went to greet it.

"Eternal Immortal Sect, Sect Leader, Mei Jinqiu, pays respects to the Hongru Sage!"

He Youyi stepped out of the light, speaking softly,

"Far from being a sage, there's no need to be so formal. I'm here for the young friend Fan Wubing."

Fan Wubing?!

Damn! He's really here to demand an explanation for Ye Yixian!

Mei Jinqiu, sweating profusely, hurriedly said,

"Please, Hongru, do not take offense. Disciple Fan Wubing of the Eternal Immortal Sect was unaware of Ye Yixian's identity; he was merely overseeing the feast for our sect's inaugural ceremony, with no intention of manipulating fortune. If Hongru insists on holding someone accountable, I, Mei Jinqiu, will take full responsibility. The offense to Crown Prince Ye Yixian at our inaugural ceremony was my mistake and has nothing to do with disciple Fan Wubing."

He Youyi was taken aback for a moment, then looked back at Fan Wubing, who had just emerged from the literary aura, looking a bit disoriented,

"Fan Xiaoyou, what does this mean?"

Fan Wubing staggered forward, using the Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill to recover, then saw the sect leader and the peak masters ahead, saluting. He swallowed and cautiously asked,

"I just fulfilled that Lake Demon's request; is such a grand spectacle really necessary?"

Mei Jinqiu hurriedly said,

"Wubing, come over quickly and apologize to this Hongru!"

Fan Wubing widened his eyes,

"Why should I apologize? It was this gentleman who swooped in and snatched my trophy. If anything, he should apologize to me and personally came to help explain."

He Youyi, embarrassed,

"That's not entirely true... My friend, your words are quite exaggerated."

Mei Jinqiu was bewildered, looking at the interaction between He Youyi and Fan Wubing… why does it seem like this Hongru is the one being questioned?

Confused, he asked Luo Qingyao,

"Qingyao, what's happening here?"

Luo Qingyao, still thinking about "Jade Feet," was suddenly asked and blurted out,

"Oh, it's related to 'Jade Feet'."

Naive words from a child. He Youyi broke out in a sweat and quickly said,

"Not 'Jade Feet,' it's Jade Ancestor! Our Confucian Jade Ancestor!"

Mei Jinqiu and the peak elders felt like they were struck by thunder. He asked, trembling,

"It's still... it's still related to the venerable Jade Ancestor? My goodness, what a mess we've gotten into."

What kind of person is the Jade Ancestor?

A great Confucian saint, with shrines spread across the world! Millions of scholars chant his name and recite his teachings every day.

The crowd was too shocked to think about how someone like Fan Wubing could possibly be connected to the great saint Jade Ancestor.

Subsequently, Fan Wubing began to explain earnestly.

After hearing his explanation, everyone went from fear to joy, then from joy to shock.

They feared having offended the great saint Jade Ancestor, rejoiced that it was a misunderstanding, and were shocked that this erudite scholar was actually willing to personally come forward to explain on Fan Wubing's behalf?

Is it because this erudite scholar has a heart too benevolent, or is there something extraordinary about Fan Wubing that caught his attention?

Although instinctively the first reason seemed the most reliable, there was the earlier matter of the celestial feast... who could say for certain?

Mei Jinqiu said with trepidation,

"Mr. He, we understand the situation and will handle it properly; you need not worry. As for the matter of the Lake God at Zhaoxing Lake falling into the heretical path, it was truly the fault of our Eternal Immortal Sect for not detecting it in time, which led to the loss of innocent lives, including one of our disciples. Our Eternal Immortal Sect will make proper arrangements afterward and will also thoroughly inspect the surrounding Mountain Gods and River Gods."

He Youyi smiled and said,

"No worries, I wasn't here specifically for that. I happened to be in Little South Continent and felt a hunch, so I decided to take a look, and stumbled upon this matter."

Mei Jinqiu asked boldly,

"May I ask, Mr. He, what brings you to Little South Continent?"

He Youyi said,

"Zhu Zixuan from Wangxian Pavilion invited me here to set some rules for the Peach Blossom Spring."

Fan Wubing asked curiously,

"Isn't Peach Blossom Spring usually under the control of the Daoist School?"

"Daoist School? If the world's blessed lands were truly handed over to those Daoists who pursue self-oblivion, the blessings and opportunities would have been reduced to dust long ago. Over the years, whenever the blessed lands open, hasn't it always been people of our Confucian school who help establish the rules?" He Youyi clicked his tongue in regret, "In my view, nowadays these Daoists have long forgotten that the Dao Ancestor was also once an immortal in the mortal world, and they regard themselves too highly, comparing themselves to beings outside the heavens while cultivating that so-called transcendent path."

All the elders listened with caution.

They wouldn't dare speak such words, only someone like He Youyi, an erudite scholar, could say them.

He Youyi brushed off the dust from his body, and a gentle breeze stirred around him,

"I have disturbed you greatly this time."

"Mr. He, you are too kind."

He Youyi turned to Fan Wubing, slightly bowing,

"I must also thank Fan Xiaoyou; this time I've learned a lesson. Once I return to Changsheng Continent, I'll be sure to tell my academic peers what was said by the lake, to ensure a clear and bright Divine Dao, without producing another Lake God like the one at Zhaoxing Lake."

Fan Wubing returned the gesture,

"Please don't blame me for my previous resentment, Mr. He."

"Haha, that is human nature, it's no matter, no matter."

He Youyi was cultivated well, without any airs, no different from a friendly and approachable teacher in the countryside. If it were not for his scholarly demeanor, one might not have recognized his high literary attainment.

Fan Wubing sighed in his heart, realizing the importance of cultivation for scholars.

He Youyi said to Mei Jinqiu,

"Your Eternal Immortal Sect lost a disciple due to the Lake God, I should compensate you. But since the Lake God has few offerings, your sect would likely not be interested. Let me bestow a wisp of my original literary spirit to add some fortune to the Eternal Immortal Sect."

After speaking, he drew a wisp of platinum-colored breath from between his brows, scattering it among the mountains of the Eternal Immortal Sect. Immediately, the whole sect echoed with the sound of recitations. Those who heard it felt spiritually blessed as if they had received a profound enlightenment, resolving their cultivation confusions effortlessly.

"Sect Leader of the Eternal Immortal Sect, Mei Jinqiu, thanks Mr. He for the gift!"

Mei Jinqiu was the first to recover and led the elders in expressing gratitude.

He Youyi shook his head,

"This is compensation; there's no need for thanks."

Beside him, Fan Wubing looked at He Youyi, captivated.

Is this the demeanor of a master?

With a mere gesture, he brings fortune to an entire sect.

He Youyi appeared serene and composed as he looked at Luo Qingyao,

"Qingyao."

"Mr. He." For some reason, Luo Qingyao showed him no favorable expression.

He Youyi said,

"Your father entrusted me to convey a message to you."

Before he could say more, Luo Qingyao bowed deeply,

"It's getting late, Mr. He, please rest."

He Youyi smiled wryly. Before leaving, he said to Fan Wubing,

"Xiaoyou, if you're interested, you could also read some books in your free time."

To Fan Wubing, these words seemed ordinary, like a scholar advising others to read more. But to Mei Jinqiu and the others, this was,

the scholar's exhortation to study?

Thus, they felt deeply moved.

Especially Zhang Jingwei, who was always targeting the upper ranks of Enlightenment Peak. At this moment, his gaze toward Fan Wubing was extremely complex, with clear inner conflict and struggle.

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