One of my fairy-like friends

"How's things going between you and Ning Feixuan?"

Upon hearing this, Mingyan hesitated for a moment, then briefly recounted his previous conversation with Ning Feixuan and his thoughts.

"Well, since Ning Feixuan has agreed to be your friend, don't be in a hurry." Yue Qingying smiled and said, "First, stabilize this relationship and don't let Ning Feixuan feel that you haven't given up yet."

Mingyan nodded. In this respect, his senior sister could be considered his master. He trusted Yue Qingying completely, after all, she was also a girl and understood what girls were thinking.

“After that, you should gradually get closer to her. However, junior brother, you also need to keep a proper distance from other women.” Yue Qingying said gently, “Although Ning Feixuan may not have those kinds of feelings for you right now, if you get too close to other women, it will undoubtedly increase Ning Feixuan’s resistance to you. If you keep your distance from other women, Ning Feixuan will be more likely to develop feelings for you.”

"But I don't think I've gotten too close to other women, have I?" Mingyan hesitated. The people around him... Huang Feiyan, his senior sister, Huang Junyi... these shouldn't count, right? Mingyan felt that he was still very devoted.

As for other women... including Yu Mudan, who showed him considerable kindness today, Mingyan subconsciously kept his distance.

"Junior brother." Yue Qingying held Mingyan's hand and said softly, "Perhaps you think you keep your distance from other women, but in other people's eyes, it may not be so. For example, your relationship with Feiyan. Although we all know that you and Feiyan are friends, for a woman you are pursuing and who may fall in love with you in the future, it's inevitable that people will overthink things if you get so close to her best friend. Did you notice the way Ning Feixuan looked at you and Feiyan today?"

Mingyan recalled the scene at the time. Ning Feixuan did seem to glance at the two of them before turning her head away, her behavior slightly strange. Mingyan felt a little depressed. "So, does Senior Sister mean that I still need to keep my distance from Feiyan?"

“I didn’t say that.” Yue Qingying smiled slightly. “However, you and Fei Yan should also restrain yourselves a little in front of her. Of course, it’s up to you. Whether Ning Feixuan is worth it is not a decision I can make for you.”

If I restrain myself, doesn't that mean I need to maintain a proper relationship with Fei Yan in front of Ning Fei Xuan?

Mingyan let out a deep breath. "I have a clear conscience. My relationship with Feiyan is just like my relationship with my senior sister. If Ning Feixuan develops negative feelings towards me simply because of my friendship with Feiyan, then perhaps we are indeed not meant to be. I will not deliberately distance myself from Feiyan because of Ning Feixuan. If I did that, then Ning Feixuan would also be dissatisfied with the close relationship between my senior sister and me. Would I then also have to distance myself from my senior sister?"

Yue Qingying was slightly surprised, not expecting Mingyan to say that. She paused for a moment, then smiled brightly, "It's good that you think that way."

"Moreover, I believe Ning Feixuan is not that kind of person." Although Ning Feixuan did behave somewhat strangely at the time, Mingyan did not think that Ning Feixuan would overthink things because of his friendship with Huang Feiyan. Huang Feiyan was also her best friend, so why would she make wild guesses about her best friend's innocence?

Furthermore, Mingyan is honest and upright. Although Feiyan is indeed a very good woman, Mingyan has no romantic feelings for her, and Feiyan probably feels the same way. His relationship with Feiyan is completely innocent, and he has nothing to fear from others' suspicions.

Yue Qingying lowered her eyelids and asked softly after a long while, "If one day Ning Feixuan feels that our relationship is too close, junior brother, will you keep your distance from me? I want to hear your most sincere answer. Please think it over carefully before you answer me."

Mingyan glanced at Yue Qingying and saw that his senior sister's eyes were deep and uneasy, her beautiful eyes filled with a faint expectation and unease. She was waiting for his answer.

“No, I do like Ning Feixuan.” Ming Yan said firmly, “because she saved me, and her views have influenced me to some extent, but I will not disregard the feelings of those around me for her sake.”

Even Yue Wuxia couldn't sway Mingyan's thoughts, let alone Ning Feixuan.

Although Yue Wuxia did not support Mingyan and Ning Feixuan being together, she also did not intend to make the decision for Mingyan. Firstly, she did not want Mingyan to feel that she was controlling him, and secondly, she knew that even if she did say it, Mingyan would only feel resentment, and it might have the opposite effect.

Yue Qingying tightened her grip on Mingyan's hand, her smile bright, "Junior brother, you wouldn't lie to your senior sister, would you?"

“Of course.” Mingyan nodded vigorously. “My relationship with my senior sister is completely open and honest. No normal person should think there’s anything wrong with us being close. Ning Feixuan naturally wouldn’t overthink it either. Senior sister, you’re overthinking it.”

Yue Qingying's lips curled up slightly. "I hope so, junior brother. Let's move on to the next stage of practice. Now that you've become friends with Ning Feixuan, you need to be careful when talking to her. I'll teach you some conversation techniques."

Yue Qingying moved closer, their arms and thighs pressed together. Yue Qingying took Mingyan's hand and placed it on her thigh, speaking softly. But Mingyan was innocent and didn't think much of it.

Chapter 146 A Great Effort

That evening, the group was invited to a banquet.

This was a banquet hosted by the younger generation of the Holy Yuan Dynasty, inviting many young people who had come to Zhongjing City. Mingyan and his three companions were naturally among them.

To be precise, Yaochi Holy Land and Fengling Yueying had not received any invitations for the wedding of the Crown Prince of the Holy Yuan Dynasty. However, earlier today, a cultivator from the Holy Yuan Dynasty came to deliver the invitations, formally inviting Mingyan and Yueqingying to represent Fengling Yueying Holy Land at the banquet. Meanwhile, Ning Feixuan also received an invitation and was invited to participate in the banquet.

The relationship between the Holy Yuan Dynasty and the outside world has always been lukewarm. There are not many holy land families that have good relations with it. The relationship between the Huang family and the Holy Yuan Dynasty is just so-so. It is only because the Huang family has purchased some minerals in the north of the Holy Yuan Dynasty that they have some business connections.

However, after the Holy Yuan Dynasty learned that Feng Lingyueying's Holy Son and Holy Daughter had arrived, and Yaochi's Holy Daughter had also come, they sent out invitations, which was extremely polite. This action made Mingyan feel quite favorable towards the Holy Yuan Dynasty.

When Mingyan and his three companions arrived at the banquet, they found it filled with singing and dancing, bright lights and bustling crowds. Among the throngs of people, they spotted some familiar faces.

For example, An Canhui, for example... Ning Zetian.

Mingyan subconsciously looked at Ning Feixuan and saw that Ning Feixuan's eyebrows were furrowed and she stared at Ning Zetian for a while before looking away.

Ming Yan thought for a moment, then turned his head and transmitted his voice to Yue Qingying beside him, "Senior Sister, what is Ning Zetian's cultivation level?"

"The initial stage of the Divine Palace, just like Ning Feixuan and me," Yue Qingying quickly replied.

Seemingly noticing that someone was observing him, Ning Zetian looked over, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face, and walked up to the four of them. "Fellow Daoist Mingyan, we meet again."

Ning Feixuan remained expressionless and said nothing.

"Hypocrite," Huang Feiyan sneered.

Ning Zetian didn't mind when he heard Huang Feiyan's voice. He was handsome, just like Ning Feixuan, and dressed in white, he was peerless in the mortal world. He smiled and said, "Miss Huang still has so many opinions about me."

Ming Yan ignored Ning Zetian. Many people had mentioned that he had a grudge against Ning Feixuan, so there was no doubt that, whether from Ming Yan's own perspective or from the perspective of Ning Feixuan's friends, Ming Yan did not like to associate with such a person.

Ning Zetian smiled lightly, turned and left.

An Canhui stood at a distance watching them, especially Ming Yan. He narrowed his eyes, then turned and left.

“Holy Maiden.” At this moment, another familiar face walked over. His black hair was like a waterfall, his eyes were like lightning, and his steps were like the wind. He walked up to Ning Feixuan and said, “It’s been a long time. Holy Maiden, you are still as elegant as ever. Congratulations on breaking through to the Divine Palace.”

Little Kunpeng King, Northern Nymph.

Ning Feixuan took a step back, keeping a distance from Bei Mingni, and then nodded slightly.

It was common knowledge that Bei Mingni liked Ning Feixuan, and he had never hidden it. When he saw Ning Feixuan take a step back, her eyes flickered, and after exchanging pleasantries with Huang Feiyan and Yue Qingying, he glanced at Ming Yan, his eyes narrowing slightly. He was somewhat surprised by Ming Yan's rapid advancement to the Qi Sea Realm, but he didn't show it on his face. He said coldly, "Very good, now I don't have to worry about killing you with one punch."

Mingyan sighed. Nothing good ever came from dealing with this silly bird. "If you insist on fighting, then come on."

After being provoked by him time and time again, Mingyan was also getting angry.

Bei Mingni sneered, about to say something, when suddenly her face stiffened, then her expression darkened. She said something to Ning Feixuan and turned to leave.

"Is someone communicating with him telepathically?" Huang Feiyan noticed the unusual activity and asked curiously.

She didn't like Bei Mingni at all and really wanted to see Ming Yan trample him to the ground.

“It might be a jade peony,” Ning Feixuan said softly.

Mingyan glanced around but did not see Yu Mudan.

If it really is Yu Mudan, then the fact that Bei Ming Ni listens to Yu Mudan so obediently suggests that he's been beaten into submission.

The four sat down and overheard someone talking about the Extreme Path Hall, which led to the matter of the Dark Turmoil.

"With the Empress alive, there's no need to worry about this. Just like the previous times, it's not people like you or me who will die anyway," someone said, raising their glass with a smile.

"Heartless bastards! In this dark age, everyone is in danger. Everyone should stand up against the invaders from outside the realm," someone directly insulted.

The man's face had turned ashen, but clearly no one would speak up for him. Although some people might think the same way, only a minority would say it out loud.

“This world is in a state of darkness and turmoil that is very different from the others. We should be fully prepared,” Ning Feixuan said. Her voice was gentle and soothing.

"The Holy Maiden of Yaochi?" Someone immediately recognized her identity. "Does the Holy Maiden know what the Empress will say at the annual Peach Banquet?"

Ning Feixuan shook her head. "The Empress did not reveal this beforehand. If you are curious, you may wish to go to Yaochi in person a year from now. The Empress will surely appear then."

There are already some clues about this dark upheaval.

There are too many differences. For example, the appearance of the Supreme Dao Palace. The Supreme Dao Palace was originally supposed to appear ten thousand years after the Great Emperor's death, but for some reason, this time the Supreme Dao Palace appeared when Empress Qingzi was still young. To be honest, this made many people uneasy.

Is this because the current Empress Qingzi will die in battle?

If even the Empress has died in battle, then they...

Although many special physical constitutions have emerged in this world, it remains to be seen whether these special physical constitutions can rise to prominence before the dark turmoil.

If the Empress dies in battle, then the only hope is that these special physiques will grow to the point of achieving enlightenment in a different way, in order to fight against the Emperor-level beings among the invaders from the outer realms.

"I heard that the Phoenix Blood Pool of the Phoenix family has dried up. Does that mean the Phoenix family will have to find a son-in-law?" someone suddenly brought up the matter of the Phoenix family and laughed.

Huang Feiyan frowned and looked at the person, "It's because there are so many ignorant people like you that these kinds of rumors are increasing."

"Rumors? Is it really just rumors?" The man, dressed in brocade robes and with a handsome face, smiled and said, "Miss Huang, you seem to be the last woman born into the Huang family, right? After you, it seems that no new members have been added to the Huang family."

Yue Qingying and Ming Yan introduced him, saying, "This person is the Holy Son of Xingming Holy Land. Xingming Holy Land is very close to Shengyuan Dynasty. It had conflicts with the Huang family in the past, and one of its Holy Sons died at the hands of the Huang family."

Mingyan nodded.

“The Huang family once went a hundred years without having a child,” Huang Feiyan said coldly. “Back then, some people said that the Huang family’s blood pool had dried up and that the Huang family’s lineage was about to end, but now it seems that it was just a rumor.”

Xingming Shengzi chuckled, "I hope that's true. Otherwise, the women of the Huang family, who always present themselves as pure and innocent... it's fine if they marry into another family, but if they become someone's private favorite... if it's true, I wouldn't mind contributing my efforts to produce some offspring for the Huang family... it wouldn't be bad to hear a woman from the Huang family call me 'father.' Why don't you call me 'father' first, Miss?"

"I think you want to die!" Huang Feiyan said coldly.

Ning Feixuan frowned, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xingming Shengzi with a cold expression.

Yue Qingying's lips curled up; her face was veiled, so no one knew she was sneering.

Mingyan said, "Why don't you come closer and say these words to me?"

Since the opposing holy land and the Huang family have a grudge, it is natural that they deliberately humiliate the Huang family.

Mingyan has been kind to the Huang family, and the Huang family has been very good to Mingyan. He has always remembered the care that the fairy sister has shown him. If anyone dares to insult the Huang family, Mingyan will naturally not stand idly by.

Xingming Saint chuckled coldly, actually walked up to Mingyan, and looked at him with disdain, "Now that I'm standing in front of you, what can you do to me?"

Mingyan raised his hand and slapped him across the face. The Star Bright Saint Son flew out and crashed into a stone pillar. The pillar lit up and the array appeared, but it was not damaged.

The Holy Son of Starlight coughed up a mouthful of blood. He stood up, clutching his face, and stared at Ming Yan in shock and anger. He hadn't expected that Ming Yan would actually dare to hit him. "You dare to hit me?!"

He never expected that Ming Yan would actually dare to make a move, nor did he expect that Ming Yan's speed would be so fast. He could tell that Ming Yan's cultivation was only at the initial stage of Qi Sea, while he was at the full stage of Qi Sea. He thought that even if Ming Yan made a move, he wouldn't be able to do anything, but before he could even see clearly, he was slapped away.

Ning Feixuan was surprised that Ming Yan acted so decisively, but then a faint smile appeared in her eyes.

Mingyan was speechless, wondering what made the other party think he wouldn't make a move? You've come right up to my face, if I don't hit you, wouldn't I be letting you down?

Chapter 147 The Phoenix Family Stands Behind You

Huang Feiyan glanced at Ming Yan and was touched by his decisive action, knowing that Ming Yan also protected the Huang family.

The banquet was deathly silent; no one had expected this situation to suddenly arise.

After a while, someone whispered about the feud between the Starry Holy Land and the Phoenix Family.

"Back then, the Starry Holy Land seemed to have participated in a siege against the Phoenix family. Later, the Phoenix family purged them, and the Phoenix family wiped out all the Starry Holy Land disciples who participated in the siege, including that generation of Starry Holy Son and several Xuanji Realm elders... This caused the Starry Holy Land to suffer a great loss of vitality and it took a long time to recover."

The Phoenix Clan's revenge was so swift and ruthless that the Starry Holy Land hadn't even had time to recover before the revenge was already complete.

Since then, the conflict between the two families has been brought into the open, and the rivalry between the young disciples of the two sides has become the norm.

However, as time passed, those past events faded away, and the conflicts were no longer as sharp as before.

But Huang Feiyan didn't expect that Xingming Saint would provoke her again. She looked at Xingming Saint with a cold eye and said, "If you dare to talk nonsense again, I hope you will think carefully about whether you can return to Xingming Holy Land alive."

"Are you threatening me?" Xingming Saint Son covered his face. Mingyan had hit him too hard, and his entire cheek was swollen. He was using his spiritual energy to reduce the swelling. Hearing Huang Feiyan's words, he said coldly.

Huang Feiyan sneered and said nothing more.

Mingyan took a few steps forward, and Xingming Saint immediately stepped back, extremely vigilant. He found the man in front of him to be extremely strange. Although he only had the cultivation of the initial stage of Qi Sea, his slap just now was too fast! Moreover, this man's physical body was ridiculously strong, and it would not be good for him to get close.