When I woke up, the entire cultivation world was talking about my master.

Shuangyun City, City Lord's Mansion.

Xie Qingying gently lifted the foam from the teacup with the lid and smiled tenderly, "Youxin Valley has a complex terrain, and this trip into the valley is of great importance. I will trouble Lord Bi to arrange a guide who is familiar with the valley."

"Of course, of course." The middle-aged man sitting opposite him nodded, his face full of smiles. "Since Valley Master Xie has spoken, I will certainly find you an experienced expert who is most familiar with the terrain of Youxin Valley."

Having said that, Bi Deng picked up the teapot, about to refill Xie Qingying's empty teacup with hot tea, and asked in a low voice, "Valley Master Xie, you said earlier... that Immortal Lord Jixue also entered the city with you this time, so where is that esteemed immortal lord? If the immortal lord would be so kind as to grace us with his presence, I would like to make arrangements in advance to ensure that he is treated with the utmost hospitality and not to be impolite."

Just as Xie Qingying was about to explain that Yi Chen disliked being high-profile, she suddenly heard a loud wailing sound coming from the doorway.

"Father...! Father!"

"She rejected me again; she still won't accept my wedding gift!"

The door to the quiet room was suddenly kicked open, and a round, short, fat figure rushed in, collapsed to the ground, and wailed while slapping his thighs.

A hint of surprise flashed in Xie Qingying's eyes.

Biden's smile was so awkward it was almost impossible to keep it up. He grabbed Bishi and pulled him up from the ground, patting the dust off him.

"Please excuse my rudeness. This...this is my son. I've spoiled him, and he's a bit unruly. He offended Valley Master Xie, please forgive him."

Even as his father dragged him along, Bi Shi couldn't help but complain, "Dad! I'm telling the truth! That season... umm! Why are you covering my mouth!"

"Thank you, Valley Master. I'm sorry, please wait a moment."

Bi Deng gave Xie Qingying a forced smile, then pulled Bi Shi away by the arm.

Only after they were far from the quiet room did he release his grip, exclaiming with exasperation, "You insolent brat! Don't you even know who's here today! That's Master Xie from the Divine Healer Valley. How dare you spout nonsense to his face?"

"I...I just like her. What's wrong with me? What's wrong with giving her a gift?" Bi Shi said stubbornly.

Seeing his stubborn and unyielding attitude, Bitden was completely speechless.

If Ji Fuyao were just an ordinary female cultivator, it wouldn't matter. The Bi family finally got such a son who brought honor to their ancestors; she would be more than a match for anyone.

But what is her status? Not only is she the senior disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect in this generation, but she is also the second prince of the palace! Not to mention that the Xuan Yang Sect and Shuang Yun City have a close relationship. It's one thing for Bi Shi to act recklessly in private, but if Xie Qingying hears these words, wouldn't she be in trouble for saying such things?

How can you be so clueless?

"Go back and stay put! Don't come out here and embarrass yourself again!"

After being scolded by his own father, Bi Shi was extremely unhappy. He walked back cursing and kicked open the door of the forge.

"Bang!"

The seven or eight weapon refiners who were busy inside the room trembled at the sound, stopped what they were doing, and looked toward the door in alarm.

For a moment, the forging room was completely silent.

"You dare to stop?" Bi Shi sneered, kicking over the wooden rack where the ore was piled up. "My father paid you with spirit stones, so get to work! If anyone slacks off, or if what they make doesn't meet my standards... hmph, you'll be sorry."

After venting his anger, he looked at the trembling weapon refiners in the room, and the frustration in his heart subsided a little.

Bi Shi walked out of the forge with his hands behind his back, deciding to visit his largest magical artifact shop in the city.

Before even stepping into the shop's main entrance, a melodious voice reached my ears: "May I ask, shopkeeper, who crafted these displayed magical artifacts?"

Bi Shi paused, glancing sideways.

A young man dressed in a platinum outfit stood in front of the counter. His dark hair was half tied up, his shoulders were straight, and even his profile was very smooth and sharp.

"Sir, without exception, every magical artifact sold in our Linglong Pavilion is crafted by Master Bi Shibi, the number one artifact refiner in Shuangyun City!"

The boy seemed to chuckle softly.

He said, "I see."

He added, "...I had long heard that Shuangyun City had produced an extraordinary weapon-refining master. Seeing these works today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved. This master is truly remarkable!"

Bi Shi, standing outside the door, felt incredibly comfortable and strode confidently into the shop.

The shopkeeper, with his sharp eyes, quickly greeted him, "Master Bi! What brings you to the shop today!"

Chu Xianlan turned around at the sound, her face showing a mixture of joy and trepidation: "So this is the renowned weapon-refining master!"

Bi Shi stopped, put on airs, and looked the boy up and down a few times. He was a little annoyed; the boy was just too handsome.

I inexplicably felt inferior to them.

Fortunately, the boy looked quite young, probably just a naive young man from a wealthy family who had never seen much of the world.

Bi Shi usually despised pretty boys who only had good looks. He gave a barely audible snort as a response, his attitude clearly cold.

Chu Xianlan seemed completely unaware and suddenly said, "Master Bi, actually, I have always had a dream in my heart."

Bishi: "...?"

"I have long admired your reputation and have come today specifically to pay my respects to your esteemed presence. I wonder... if I may ask you a few questions?"

"How exquisitely crafted this cooling fan is! I wonder what kind of rare and precious materials the master used, and what unique techniques he employed to refine it, to achieve such a perfect and natural effect!" Chu Xianlan pointed to the magical artifacts on the shelf, immediately showing her excitement.

As soon as he finished speaking, the other customers in the store who were selecting Buddhist artifacts were also attracted and cast curious glances at him.

Bi Shi's heart skipped a beat.