"Miss Lan Yi, there's really no need for this."

Watching the other party set up the wine and food, Wang Junze spoke with some headache: "I mentioned earlier at the Cloud Mirror Sect, that when your sect truly needs my assistance, as long as it doesn't go against my principles, I will certainly try to help. As for other matters, no matter what Miss Lan Yi does, I can't make any promises."

Wang Junze's words were very subtle, yet he still expressed his attitude.

Because of matters involving the Cloud Mirror Sect, there was some connection with the Phoenix Perch Pavilion, but not much, and he didn't want too much entanglement with them. Most importantly... the usual method of the Phoenix Perch Pavilion, using beauty to draw close, didn't work on him.

"Young master misunderstands." With a charming smile, Lan Yi shook her head and said, "Lan Yi knows her place. To put it self-deprecatingly... Lan Yi is not worthy of the young master."

"..."

Without waiting for Wang Junze's reply, Lan Yi continued, "When the relic opens, it will be the time for the young master to soar. Afterward, whether it's Lan Yi or the Phoenix Perch Pavilion, we can only look up to the young master. How dare we have any unrealistic expectations?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze was slightly taken aback. From Lan Yi's angle, these words seemed humble, but in reality... setting aside the possibility of Wang Junze dying in the relic, this was indeed the reality!

The reputation of the Phoenix Perch Pavilion wasn't good, and their strength wasn't strong either. For the Judgment Department or the Profound Moon Sword Sect, such a sect seemed too low-level. As long as Wang Junze is not a fool blinded by beauty, he would never choose Lan Yi.

However, the fact that Lan Yi could say such things so frankly showed that she was quite remarkable.

"I indeed do not aspire to this." After thinking for a moment, Wang Junze slowly opened his mouth, "But in that case, Miss Lan Yi, why do these things?"

"Naturally... it's for others to see!" Lan Yi answered with a mischievous glint in her eyes, her smile beaming.

"Hmm?"

This puzzled Wang Junze slightly.

"From the sect's perspective, the Phoenix Perch Pavilion needs people to think you're associated with us, it's very important!" Lan Yi explained earnestly, "On the other hand, from my personal perspective, I also need others to see that I am close to you. This way, the sect won't arrange for me to approach others!"

"..."

With just one sentence, Wang Junze fully grasped the situation.

Often, the actual truth isn't what's important, it's what most people perceive as the truth that matters.

Just like what the Wang Family did before, those rumors spread outside didn't change his attitude, but they could alter how others viewed the Wang Family!

The same applied to the Phoenix Perch Pavilion!

No one would do meaningless things; at face value, some actions may seem difficult to understand, yet they always carry some hidden benefit and value!

In this regard, Wang Junze had far too little experience!

This had nothing to do with talent or intellect; it was solely a matter of experience.

After all, Wang Junze was still just a seventeen-year-old boy. Only by experiencing more events could he slowly mature.

"Why tell me all this, aren't you afraid I'll refuse?" Wang Junze looked at Lan Yi and asked in return.

After all, cooperating with Lan Yi offered Wang Junze no real benefits; it only benefited Lan Yi and the Phoenix Perch Pavilion.

"I dare not deceive you, young master, so I am showing sincerity!" Lan Yi replied softly, "Even if you refuse, it won't harm our connection. On the other hand... maliciously using you, the cost of that is something I can't afford."

Her words were so sincere that Wang Junze felt quite comfortable.

"This matter doesn't bring any disadvantage to you, young master! Whether it's the Saintess or the Commandery Princess, they are clever and will naturally see whether you genuinely have ties to the Phoenix Perch Pavilion." Lan Yi continued, "As for how others see it... Lan Yi may not be worthy of you, young master, but at least I'm not an eyesore, so I shouldn't embarrass you, no?"

Though the Phoenix Perch Pavilion had a poor reputation, with disciples like Lan Yi, who were first-class in both looks and demeanor, being close to Wang Junze, even if rumors spread, it would be seen as an enviable romantic tale and certainly not any form of disgrace.

"As long as the young master is willing to cooperate a little, Lan Yi not only can handle these daily trivial matters for you; previously promised commitments to you will also stand, as our sect is willing to provide you with some resources for practice and help you gather information... what do you think?"

If this was a transaction, then Lan Yi effectively laid all her cards on the table, exhibiting maximum sincerity.

"How do you want me to cooperate with you?"

After a moment of silence, Wang Junze picked up a pair of chopsticks, took a piece of food, and asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Lan Yi was immediately overjoyed; this attitude was tantamount to agreeing to her terms.

"It's simple, just allowing me to come here daily to manage young master's daily life. If occasionally I can stay in the courtyard for a day or two, it would be even better." Lan Yi swiftly poured a glass of wine for Wang Junze and replied, "When the relic opens, Lan Yi will go to the relic with you... As for whether you'd like me to continue accompanying you after entering the relic, it doesn't matter."

"Alright!"

This condition wasn't excessive, so Wang Junze agreed without much consideration.

"Thank you, young master!" With a joyous expression, Lan Yi immediately raised her glass and smiled, "I toast to you, young master!"

"I should be the one thanking Miss Lan Yi." He raised his glass and lightly clinked it with hers, Wang Junze replied softly.

That expression of gratitude wasn't just polite; besides thanking her for handling his daily trivial matters, importantly, from a certain perspective, Lan Yi had also given Wang Junze a valuable lesson today.

Giving him a clearer and more mature understanding of many things.

This was something money couldn't buy.

It might have required many setbacks and much time to gradually realize, but now merely through this incident, with Lan Yi's words, Wang Junze realized so much in advance, which was indeed a significant gain.

Moreover, through this incident, Wang Junze improved his perception of Lan Yi, and even the Phoenix Perch Pavilion.

It's important to recognize that although Wang Junze never voiced it, he didn't think much of Lan Yi and the Phoenix Perch Pavilion in his heart before.

Just like how Su Yuwei said that Lu Qing was too arrogant in the Cloud Mirror Sect matter, these days, unbeknownst to Wang Junze himself, many arrogant attitudes had quietly grown. He simply hadn't noticed it.

But today, through Lan Yi, Wang Junze was awakened.

The Phoenix Perch Pavilion was such, and so were other sects and families he would face; he should not, and had no right to harbor any arrogance.

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