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Chapter 129 The joy in his eyes could not be hidden.

A nimble figure strode down the mountain path to greet them.

Qi Yuan was dressed in a neat and tidy outfit today, with a silver belt around her waist. Her waist was slender, and she did not look like the leader of a peak who had been wielding swords and spears for many years and had a fierce temperament.

Her long hair was tied up high, and her eyebrows were heroic, which contrasted sharply with Pei Wanyun's dignified and gentle temperament.

"Why did you come down?"

Pei Wanyun was somewhat surprised.

"Isn't it because we can't wait?"

Qi Yuan waved her hand and smiled.

Her gaze passed over her disciple and friend, landing directly on the handsome young man without any hesitation.

The scrutiny was undisguised, as if he were examining a newly forged sword.

"Is this your newly accepted disciple?"

"Junior Chen Lianshu greets Peak Master Qi."

Chen Lianshu stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Just call me Uncle-Master."

"Greetings, Uncle Qi."

"Hmm, not bad."

Qi Yuan nodded, her tone carrying a hint of satisfaction.

No wonder Wan Yun took a liking to him; based on first impressions, this kid is indeed quite good.

She also understood that her close friend was not someone who judged solely on appearances.

There must be other reasons why she took a liking to this kid.

Judging from the other party's expression that day, the reason must be extremely complicated and difficult to understand.

"He has a decent appearance."

Qi Yuan stroked her chin meaningfully: "No wonder Wan Yun—"

He was stopped in his tracks by a look from Pei Wanyun.

Qi Yuan chuckled, not minding at all, and turned to lead the way: "Come on, let's go upstairs and talk."

"After all, how can we leave our guests stranded at the foot of the mountain?"

Actually, she was just teasing her friend on purpose, wanting to see her embarrassed.

The five continued up the mountain.

Chen Lianshu deliberately slowed down to follow at the back, while Qi Yuan and Pei Wanyun walked in front, and the remaining two were in the middle.

Qi Yuan, who was walking at the front, would occasionally glance back at Chen Lianshu behind her, as if she were examining some rare object.

No matter how Pei Wanyun tried to signal, she couldn't stop the other person's gaze.

Chen Lianshu assumed, as his master had said, that Qi Yuan was simply curious about a junior as an elder, so he didn't take it seriously.

This Sword Profound Immortal is truly a straightforward person.

Unable to bear it any longer, Pei Wanyun tugged at her friend's sleeve and whispered, "What are you always looking at?"

"Look at your apprentice."

Qi Yuan replied in a similarly low voice, her tone perfectly justified: "What? You treasure it that much?"

"Can't I even take a look?"

"Are you afraid I'll steal it?"

"Of course I'm not afraid, and it's not impossible—"

Pei Wanyun felt quite helpless and subconsciously turned around to look at her husband behind her.

The other person was admiring the scenery of Spirit Sword Peak. Upon meeting her gaze, she looked away and said, "You should also tone it down. What kind of decorum is this, being so blatantly arrogant?"

"What if he misunderstands?"

"You misunderstand and think I'm still thinking about him?"

Qi Yuan burst out laughing.

"Wanyun, are you too nervous?"

"Who would misunderstand and assume an elder has feelings for them upon first meeting?"

"That would be incredibly narcissistic!"

"But this kid is quite composed. I watched him the whole way, and he remained calm and collected. He has a good temperament."

"Lian Shu is just quiet by nature."

Pei Wanyun retorted irritably, "Do you think everyone is like you, so carefree, heartless, and shameless?"

She knew that Qi Yuan was deliberately teasing her, which was why she hadn't given her a friendly look.

Qi Yuan wasn't annoyed. Instead, she moved even closer and lowered her voice so that only the two of them could hear: "Honestly, I've known you for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen you so attentive."

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"What do you mean by 'caring' or 'not caring'?"

Pei Wanyun feigned nonchalance and tried to appear calm: "After all, he is my disciple, so naturally I have to pay more attention to him."

"Come on."

Qi Yuan curled her lip and bluntly asked, "Is he a disciple? Or a lover?"

"You've already told me the truth, why are you still pretending?"

"I think you're not after the person, but rather their body."

However, it must be admitted that this kid is indeed good-looking.

It's not the kind of flamboyant and sharp good looks, but rather a gentle and restrained handsomeness.

Although he has a scholarly air about him, he is also remarkably upright.

No wonder she was able to captivate Wan Yun, who was always "pure and abstinent".

"Besides, you weren't like this when you took in that girl, Qianxue."

"——".

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Upon hearing this, Pei Wanyun was speechless and did not respond. She simply turned her head away, her ears turning slightly red.

This friend really showed no mercy—she practically exposed everything about her.

The two were whispering to each other in front, and not only Chen Lianshu, who was lagging behind, but even Ye Ningyin and the other person in the middle couldn't hear what they were saying at all.

Chen Lianshu only noticed that his master's ears seemed to have turned a little red.

He assumed that Qi Yuan had made a joke that made his master feel embarrassed.

Soon the Spirit Sword Hall came into view.

Unlike the Jade Spirit Hall, the Spirit Sword Hall is magnificent.

Several thick stone pillars stood in front of the hall, with all kinds of spirit swords hanging on them, their sword aura faint and their sharpness fully revealed.

"Everyone, you can leave now."

Qi Yuan waved her hand and said to the disciples behind her, "Go do what you're supposed to do, you don't need to follow me."

Ye Ningyin and Tang Qingzhu exchanged a glance and wisely took their leave.

"Come in, come in."

Qi Yuan led the two into the hall, took them to the tea room, and personally poured tea for them.

"Try it, this is my newly acquired spiritual tea."

Pei Wanyun took a small sip, nodded, and gave her approval.

"Thank you, Uncle-Master."

Chen Lianshu accepted it with both hands, thanked her politely, and took a small sip.

"You brat, why are you being so polite with me?"

Qi Yuan slapped Chen Lianshu on the back.

She seemed to have lost control of her strength, and the other person almost choked from the pain.

This was, of course, intentional, to test the boy's current physical strength and the true extent of his cultivation.

"Little Kite".

Pei Wanyun's tone was slightly somber, with a hint of resentment.

"Haha, I'm used to it, I'm used to it—"

Qi Yuan chuckled.

Chen Lianshu steadied himself, assuming that his martial uncle was just a cheerful person and didn't pay any attention to it. The tea was refreshing and had a faint herbal fragrance.

Although it is not as precious as the spiritual tea that Master usually prepares, it is still unforgettable and has a unique flavor.

After drinking a cup of tea, Chen Lianshu took out a spiritual weapon from his storage space and handed it to Qi Yuan: "This is my first visit. I have prepared a small gift for you, and I hope you will accept it, Uncle Qi."

It was a long, silver-white spear with dragon carvings engraved on its body and a cold gleam at the tip, clearly indicating that it was of high quality.

"You're too kind."

"You are Wanyun's disciple, so you are naturally half my disciple as well. There's no need for such formalities."

However, upon noticing the spear, Qi Yuan's eyes lit up. She took it and examined it closely, praising it with admiration: "What a fine spear! It's actually forged from a mixture of Xuan Iron and Meteorite Gold, along with Spirit Marrow. The spearhead is also inlaid with metallic spirit stones. It's truly remarkable."

After analyzing the pros and cons of the spear and praising it, Qi Yuan looked up at Chen Lianshu and asked, "Are you sure you want to give it to me?"

"I'm glad you like it, Uncle-Master."

Chen Lianshu felt no pity whatsoever.

Qi Yuan accepted it without hesitation: "Okay, okay, that's straightforward, I like you just the way you are!"

As the master of a peak, she naturally wouldn't lack this spiritual spear.

The introduction and praise I just gave were just for Chen Lianshu's ears, to see if this kid was sincere.

I never expected this kid to be so generous.

It's worth noting that it's truly rare for someone with his cultivation level to be able to produce a spiritual treasure of this caliber.

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Qi Yuan glanced at her friend.

Could it be that Wan Yun is trying to curry favor with this kid?

However, she did not show any doubt, but said generously, "If there is anything in the sect in the future, feel free to come to me."

"No need to be so polite with your martial uncle."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lianshu replied, "Then thank you very much, Martial Uncle."

Pei Wanyun watched this scene with a gentle smile.

But the joy in her eyes was impossible to hide.

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