Fairy, you call this repaying a debt of gratitude?

Shen Wei and Ye Qingci withdrew their spiritual power and landed directly at the entrance of the Jade Balance Sect.

However, there were no disciples at the gate of the Jade Balance Sect. Only a woman dressed in a blue palace robe stood quietly on the stone steps, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing the two land, the woman in the palace robe took a few steps forward, stood in front of them, and spoke first:

"Ye Qingci, I received the letter you wrote."

She finished speaking and covered her mouth with a soft laugh, her posture extremely dignified and elegant.

"I never imagined you would have such great abilities."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingci sighed, her eyes filled with helplessness:

"Qianqiu, stop teasing me. If I were really that capable, I wouldn't have come to you for help."

Shen Wei stood quietly to the side, his gaze subtly observing the woman in palace attire before him—presumably, this was the close friend Ye Qingci had mentioned earlier, and also the sect leader of the Jade Balance Sect, Chu Qianqiu.

She was probably around the same age as Ye Qingci, with delicate features, a serene and beautiful face, a noble air, and a full figure.

While scrutinizing her figure, Shen Wei inadvertently glanced at Ye Qingci beside him. Hmm... compared to her, Ye Qingci lost miserably.

Seemingly noticing Shen Wei's strange and somewhat subtle gaze, Ye Qingci glared at Shen Wei out of the corner of her eye, signaling him not to look around.

So Shen Wei withdrew his gaze and turned back to Chu Qianqiu, continuing to scrutinize her.

It is said that Chu Qianqiu was also extremely tall. Even though Ye Qingci was already considered tall, Chu Qianqiu was even taller, almost the same height as herself.

Seemingly noticing Shen Wei's gaze, Chu Qianqiu slowly turned around, looking at him gently with a faint smile on her lips:

"This must be the young hero Shen you mentioned in your letter, right? Meeting you today, he is indeed a man of imposing appearance and extraordinary bearing."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wei bowed slightly, extended his right hand and pressed it tightly against his chest, then slowly raised his hand and pointed to the horizon, the gesture slightly exaggerated:

"Thank you for the compliment, Sect Master Chu. However, I am by nature carefree and yearn for poetry and distant places. I would never easily join the Jade Balance Sect and be bound by its rules."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qianqiu was stunned for a moment, then her body heaved violently as she laughed uncontrollably.

"Young Master Shen, not only are you handsome, but you also have a very interesting way of speaking. Such a free and unrestrained manner is quite rare."

Upon hearing Shen Wei's words, Ye Qingci frowned slightly and glanced at Shen Wei with a hint of annoyance.

So it turns out I'm not that sought-after after all...

But Shen Wei was not discouraged; this was good news for him.

The enthusiastic invitation from the young man from Shangqing Sect had put a lot of pressure on him. He really didn't want to join any sect and be bound by it. If someone were to enthusiastically invite him, although he wouldn't actually join, it would still cause him considerable distress.

"Alright, Qingci, I'll arrange a cave dwelling for you. You can stay here for now. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, the Jade Balance Sect is absolutely safe."

After saying that, Chu Qianqiu turned and walked into the sect, and the two followed silently.

"I don't have many requirements," Ye Qingci said softly, her tone calm. "As long as there is a place where I can cultivate in peace and undisturbed, that will be enough."

"You are Ye Qingci, my dearest friend Chu Qianqiu. Naturally, I must arrange the best cave dwelling for you. How can I allow you to be wronged?"

Ye Qingci smiled upon hearing this and did not refute it.

"Let me first give you a proper introduction to my Jade Balance Sect," Chu Qianqiu said slowly as she walked. "The Jade Balance Sect is divided into seven peaks. I reside on the main peak, Huaiyu Peak. I will arrange a cave dwelling for you there later. The environment is secluded and quiet, making it perfect for cultivation. The other peaks are not important, so I won't go into detail. It's worth mentioning that a peak called Yunyue Peak has recently become available. This peak is rich in spiritual energy and has excellent facilities. If you are willing, I can entrust Yunyue Peak entirely to your management. You will be in charge of all matters within the dwelling."

Chu Qianqiu welcomed Ye Qingci's arrival so warmly not only because of their friendship, but also because she admired Ye Qingci's abilities.

Ye Qingci shook her head.

"That won't be necessary. I have no interest in doing anything right now."

"Yes, it's alright."

The three of them talked in hushed tones as they walked steadily forward, and soon they arrived in front of the main hall of the Jade Balance Sect.

This is the central hub connecting the seven peaks of the sect, and also the place where disciples hand over tasks and receive their salaries. Disciples come and go in an endless stream, making it a very lively place.

As the sect leader of the Jade Balance Sect, Chu Qianqiu has always been mysterious and unpredictable, and rarely shows herself in front of her disciples.

In an instant, all the disciples' eyes were focused on the three of them, and whispers began to rise.

"That...that's actually the sect leader! What happened that the sect leader personally came out?"

"It's obviously because of the two people behind the sect leader. They look extraordinary; they must either be of noble status or have profound cultivation. Otherwise, how could they be worthy of being personally received by the sect leader?"

"Could it be that the white-robed man behind the sect leader is the Third Prince?!"

"How could that be? I saw the Third Prince in person when he came last time. His demeanor might be somewhat similar, but in terms of appearance, the Third Prince is far inferior!"

Amidst the murmurs and whispers around them, Chu Qianqiu continued to lead the two forward with composure, seemingly unconcerned that anyone would recognize the woman following behind her as Ye Qingci, whom the Shangqing Sect had offered a hefty reward for.

A few days ago, at an emergency meeting jointly convened by the five major immortal sects.

The sect leader of Shangqing Sect once publicly mentioned that Ye Qingci had killed several elders of the sect and fled after betraying the sect. He also made a request to the other four major immortal sects and their subordinate cities, hoping that all parties would post wanted posters for Ye Qingci and do their best to capture him.

When Chu Qianqiu received this notice, she was filled with confusion.

She had known Ye Qingci for many years and knew his character well. She knew he was not a bloodthirsty person and that there must be another reason for him killing the sect elder.

Considering their long-standing friendship and her approval of his character, Chu Qianqiu immediately decided not to follow the Shangqing Sect's requirements and did not post any wanted posters about Ye Qingci throughout the Yuheng Sect.

Although Ye Qingci admitted in the letter that he had indeed killed the elder of the Shangqing Sect, Chu Qianqiu still supported Ye Qingci's actions after learning the reasons behind it.

While surveying the surroundings of the Jade Balance Sect, Shen Wei secretly used his divine sense to listen to the conversations of the disciples around him, trying to find some information that he did not know.

Unfortunately, most of the discussions were just the disciples' awe of Chu Qianqiu, their curiosity and speculation about him and Ye Qingci, or some meaningless praise, without much valuable information.

Even so, one comment caught his attention: the mention of the Third Prince by the female disciple.