"What, the matter you were inquiring about earlier, isn't it about your friend?" Upon hearing this, Lu Ye looked at Chen Lingxiang with a somewhat teasing expression.

Chen Lingxiang: "..."

Oops, caught up in the moment, almost let it slip!

"Well... what Lingxiang means is that if I weren't in the Chen Family, I wouldn't be under such pressure." Chen Lingxiang quickly recovered.

"Young Master Lu, you have no idea. Lingxiang hardly dares to slack off each day, fearing it would delay my cultivation progress, and I also have to learn all kinds of family knowledge."

"Sometimes it feels exhausting, so that's why I expressed such thoughts, Young Master Lu, please don't misunderstand..."

"I see." Lu Ye showed a look of realization and nodded.

Seeing this, Chen Lingxiang quietly breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately, her quick thinking helped cover it up midway, otherwise...

How could she face Lu Ye calmly in the future?

As night fell, the wood crackled with a comforting sound, perhaps truly due to immense pressure, Chen Lingxiang actually found some enjoyment in the current moment of tranquility.

They were currently at one of the main routes toward the Eastern Territory.

Every now and then, they could see a faction, with their entourage, heading towards the Eastern Territory.

However, the groups passing by afterward did not quite inspire the same level of awe as the Youluo Sect did.

...

On the other side.

A small spiritual boat raced forward beneath the sky, carrying dozens of disciples, all dressed in red attire, many wore proud expressions.

This was a team from the Red Cloud Sect, also heading towards the Eastern Territory at this moment.

At this time, at the very front of the deck, stood a delicate figure, facing the night wind, lost in thought.

Behind her, those disciples from the Red Cloud Sect would occasionally "unintentionally" glance at this figure, each revealing a hint of admiration.

Standing at the front of the deck was none other than Su Wan, who had recently emerged from the Red Cloud Sect Secret Realm.

Now, Su Wan's aura had transformed, reaching the Innate Sixth Layer, she had gained substantial during her time in the Secret Realm.

Upon emerging, Su Wan was amazed to find her master was not present.

Upon inquiry, she learned that her master had actually gone to the Black Tide Forbidden Land!

As a result, Su Wan couldn't help but feel worried, as Forbidden Lands are perilous, and even a Grandmaster can't come and go as they please.

Actually, ever since a mysterious Martial Arts Grandmaster appeared in the Northern Territory, Su Wan vaguely felt that her master seemed... caught in some kind of cycle.

Keen to recruit them to strengthen the Red Cloud Sect.

This even led to her master's status being repeatedly refused.

According to Su Wan's thoughts, once should be enough, since the person had clearly expressed unwillingness to join the Red Cloud Sect, just let it go.

Even if the other party indeed holds boundless potential with the presence of a Grandmaster, they have no interest in the Red Cloud Sect!

But her master didn't seem to think so, still believing there was a sliver of hope, for this invisible hope... becoming somewhat unlike before.

High EQ: Changed from before.

Low EQ: A bit obsessed!

Seems determined to obtain that mysterious Martial Arts Grandmaster!

However, the Red Cloud Fairy had always commanded great respect within the sect, even Su Wan could only think about it in her heart, she'd never dare say it to the Red Cloud Fairy's face.

Her gaze inadvertently swept below the flying boat, seeing a group of flames burning over the passing ground.

Upon closer inspection, Su Wan felt the people below seemed somewhat familiar.

"Why does it seem a bit like Junior Brother Lu Ye?"

Although Lu Ye had mentioned back at the Jiang Family that he was no longer a Red Cloud Sect disciple, Su Wan still referred to him that way out of habit.

However, the boat was so fast that before Su Wan could clearly see, the fire in the night sky was already far behind them.

...

The next morning.

The two continued on their journey, the flying spirit beast soaring high.

The closer they got to the Eastern Territory, the more teams they saw along the way.

Wuxiang Mountain, Wuxiang Sect.

Wuxiang Mountain had five main peaks, at one of which, Jiang Lingyue, wearing the true disciple attire of the Wuxiang Sect, stood among a group of disciples, filled with nervousness and curiosity.

After spending some time on the mountain, she was now just a step away from the Postnatal Realm Second Layer.

Glancing at a tall female cultivator beside her, Jiang Lingyue whispered, "Senior Sister, are we going to attend the Eastern Territory gathering?"

The tall female cultivator nodded, "That's right, our Wuxiang Sect attends every year, it's a good opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge, just follow the sect."

"Alright, thank you, Senior Sister Yu." Jiang Lingyue quickly nodded obediently.

This was also one of Elder Zhou's true disciples, Yu Yu, who joined a few years earlier, and was now at the Postnatal Eighth Layer Realm.

She was one of the disciples in the sect with a considerable hope of advancing to the Innate Realm.

With many true disciples having already attended in previous years and preferring not to waste time on such events, the number of true disciples in the Wuxiang Sect's team heading to the Eastern Territory wasn't many.

It's better to stay and cultivate within the sect.

Moments later, a flying boat, significantly smaller than the Red Cloud Sect's spiritual boat, appeared above the open ground.

Soon after, a cloud ladder was lowered, allowing the disciples from Wuxiang Sect bound for the Eastern Territory to board the boat one by one.

Jiang Lingyue quickly boarded the flying boat, curiously observing the surroundings.

"I wonder if stinky Lu Ye will head to the Eastern Territory?" She thought, taking out a communication jade token and sent a message to the only two contacts saved, Lu Ye.

Just as she was putting the jade token away, a young man in true disciple attire approached, gently fanning himself with a folding fan, smiling.

"Senior Sister Yu, Junior Sister Jiang."

Seeing him, Yu Yu responded with a nod, her expression indifferent, and glanced at the newly inducted junior sister beside her without saying anything.

This He Hong, it seemed, was likely approaching because of Junior Sister Jiang.

Similarly, Jiang Lingyue cupped her hands without much expression, keeping her distance, "Greetings, Senior Brother He Hong."

He Hong seemed unaffected by Jiang Lingyue's distant tone and continued to smile, "The journey to the Eastern Territory is dull; if you two aren't busy, why not have a chat?"

Yu Yu glanced at Junior Sister Jiang, but did not respond.

Jiang Lingyue showed a hint of apology, shaking her head, "Sorry, Senior Brother He Hong, I have other things to do and can't chat right now."

Being so coldly rejected, He Hong felt a bit awkward but still laughed it off without lingering, "In that case, I won't disturb you."

Watching He Hong turn and leave, Yu Yu whispered, "Junior Sister Jiang, it seems that He Hong is interested in you."

With a pout, Jiang Lingyue lowered her voice, "I have no interest in him at all."

Yu Yu couldn't help but tease, "Could it be that Junior Sister Jiang already has someone in mind before coming up the mountain?"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Lingyue nodded cheerfully, a sweet smile on her face, "Yes! Senior Sister Yu, how did you know?"

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