We're getting closer and closer to the peak and trough.

The surrounding temperature also changed accordingly.

Song Xiwei cast a spell to add a cloak, then turned her head and saw Aoqian staring intently at the red plum blossoms on her cloak.

"The embroidery is so lifelike, was it embroidered by your sweetheart?" Aoqian asked, his tone ambiguous.

Song Xi smiled and didn't explain to Ao Qian that this was something she had done herself when she had nothing else to do.

Song Xiwei did not answer, which was tantamount to Aoqian's tacit agreement.

He suddenly became somewhat sullen, stopped looking at Song Xiwei, and deliberately walked faster than her.

In Song Xiwei's line of sight, Ao Qian's slender back was colder than the sudden drop in temperature around him.

This person is so fickle.

Before even officially stepping into the peak and valley, Song Xiwei sensed something strange.

"Wait, Haoran, this isn't the main entrance to Peak Valley, is it?" Song Xiwei asked.

Upon hearing this, Haoran explained, "I forgot to mention that the plank road at the main entrance of Fengbo Valley is in trouble. It's safer to go this way."

"Haoran, did something happen at Fengbo Valley? Tell me honestly." Song Xiwei clearly saw something in Haoran's eyes, though it was fleeting, she still caught it clearly.

"After my master received your message, he disappeared. Not long after, many disciples of our Peak Wave Valley also disappeared. The boundary of the main gate was also breached, and the disciples patrolling nearby also mysteriously disappeared. I received my master's order to welcome you, not only because you are my master's honored guest, but also because I want you to help Peak Wave Valley out of this predicament. This matter is suspicious and requires an expert like you to oversee it!"

Haoran began to speak slowly and deliberately. Before Song Xiwei could react, Aoqian stopped and turned around to look at Song Xiwei and Haoran with a gloomy expression.

Haoran felt a little guilty under Aoqian's unfriendly gaze. "I didn't mean to hide it..."

Ao Qian ignored Hao Ran and looked at Song Xiwei instead, "Are you going to clean up this mess?"

“We were originally here to bother others, but now that we’ve run into them, how can we just stand by and do nothing?” Song Xiwei said.

Aoqian walked silently between Song Xiwei and Haoran, blocking Haoran's view of Song Xiwei. Haoran quickly moved away.

Ao Qian then turned to Song Xiwei and asked, "What about me?"

“You’ll come with me, but don’t worry, my only condition for me getting involved in other matters is to ensure your safety. I won’t let you be in any danger,” Song Xiwei said.

Aoqian's face turned cold. "You haven't had a moment's peace the whole way." He thought Fengbo Valley could temporarily escape the troubles, but he didn't expect it to be another troublesome place.

Song Xiwei took off her cloak and draped it over Aoqian, still carrying her cool fragrance and body warmth.

Aoqian suddenly tensed up and didn't move, just staring blankly at Song Xiwei.

Song Xiwei tied the cloak's straps, a bright smile on her face that seemed to repel much of the surrounding chill. She said, "If I wanted a peaceful life, wouldn't it be enough to stay in my sect and retire? Don't think so much. These kinds of unexpected situations are actually the best way to train people. The more you experience, the more valuable the experience will be in real combat. I will guide you as you grow."

As Aoqian listened to Song Xiwei's patient explanation, he felt a mix of emotions. She was only a month older than him, yet she was so much more mature.

Aoqian didn't think he was a particularly naive or incompetent person, but compared to the outstanding Song Xiwei, her brilliance was simply too dazzling, and how could he possibly stand on equal footing with her!