The first person to arrive was Lu Jiu.

He had felt guilty for losing Ye Feng before, but now that he saw him alive, he was finally relieved.

"Junior Brother Ye, you've really gotten me into serious trouble! Tell me quickly, where did you run off to?"

Seeing Lu Jiu's unkempt appearance, Ye Feng smiled wryly.

"Brother Jiu, please forgive me. I accidentally fell into the formation that day and couldn't contact you. After I got out, I still couldn't find you... I was just thinking of staying a few more days before coming back... so..."

"You little brat, you'd better make it up to me later!"

"Absolutely no problem! Why isn't Senior Brother Shen with you?"

"That kid Shen Lang, he ran off to the Demon-Controlling Pass... He's only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, and he actually went to guard the city... Sigh..."

Ye Feng nodded thoughtfully.

I wonder if Senior Brother Shen was still angry about what I said back then...

With guests coming and going, Ye Feng couldn't entertain Lu Jiu alone, so he could only point out where he could sit.

Regardless of which side the guest is from, they are always greeted by two people together.

There were also many people Ye Feng didn't recognize, and Li Qinghe introduced them to Ye Feng one by one.

The two stood together, like a perfect couple, drawing envious and jealous glances from many onlookers.

This greatly satisfied Ye Feng's vanity.

"Hey...why don't you go and entertain those friends? They're all at the Qi Refining stage, and they're being way too reserved here. They don't even dare to touch the spiritual fruits on the table..."

Upon hearing Li Qinghe's telepathic message, Ye Feng followed her gaze.

The dozen or so people were crammed around a table, looking around nervously.

Not only did they dare not take the spiritual fruits and melon seeds on the table, they also dared not even talk to each other.

Most of the Qi Refining disciples were received by a few junior disciples, and they didn't even get a chance to meet Ye Feng.

Strictly speaking, Ye Feng wasn't very familiar with them.

There was Zeng Yuan, the steward of miscellaneous tasks, and Zhang Yang, who had once served in the miscellaneous tasks area.

Some of those who were called "Senior Brother" in the outer sect competitions are now considered "Junior Brother" by the inner sect.

There was even Ji Da, whom Ye Feng hadn't expected...

Ji Da is now at the fifth level of Qi Refining, not far from the sixth level, but it is highly unlikely that he will be able to advance to the inner sect in the remaining year and a half.

His cultivation level was the lowest among those at the Qi Refining table.

The burly man was as awkward as a wronged young wife.

Ye Feng darted behind him and slapped him on the shoulder.

"Hey kid, what are you doing here?"

Ji Da was startled, and only after turning around did he see Ye Feng.

Seeing his serious expression, she immediately stammered and couldn't say a word.

The Qi Refining cultivators nearby remained silent, for they had only come to join in the fun.

To be honest, aside from speaking with Ye Feng during the competition, the only other thing he knew about Ye Feng was that he had asked him to help refine pills.

"Kid, not going to say anything? You're not here to get revenge, are you?"

No...it's not...

Although Ye Feng did not release any pressure, Ji Da's sweat still seeped out drop by drop.

Ye Feng's voice wasn't loud, but since everyone around him was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they all turned their attention to him upon hearing the word "revenge."

The Qi Refining disciples immediately felt immense pressure and stood up from their seats.

Seeing the eye roll Li Qinghe gave him, Ye Feng realized he had gone a bit too far.

He immediately grabbed a stool and sat down first.

"If you're not here for revenge, why aren't you eating my food?"

As he spoke, Ye Feng picked up the spiritual fruit from the table and handed it over.

Ji Da was taken aback, then quickly took it and finished it in a few bites.

Ye Feng then smiled, patted him twice, and gestured for him to sit down.

Everyone then realized that Ye Feng was joking, and his antics livened up the atmosphere.

Ye Feng distributed the spirit fruits to everyone one by one.

"Uncle Zeng, come here."

"Brother Zhang..."

"Nephew Chen..."

"Zhou Wen..."

...

He distributed the fruit and melon seeds to everyone, then took out a large bowl from his storage ring, pointed at Ji Da, and said...

"Your cultivation level is the lowest. If you don't take this advancement pill today, you'll be letting me down!"

As soon as Ye Feng finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.

These spiritual fruits were all of medium quality, and each one cost several hundred spirit stones.

For Ji Da, the effect was comparable to a top-grade elixir.

Even for other disciples in the late stage of Qi Refining, it is a great tonic.

Saying that I've advanced to a higher level is no joke.

The atmosphere was lively, and everyone started talking.

"I knew my senior brother was powerful, but I didn't expect him to be this powerful. He's already reached the Foundation Establishment stage in just half a year!"

Six months ago, Ye Feng participated in the Grand Competition and emerged from the Azure Cloud Secret Realm still at the eighth level of Qi Refining. Now, he has directly reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

This speed is practically unparalleled in the Qingyun Sect.

Of course, this is just a matter of perspective.

At least, Ye Feng knew from Li Qinghe that Yang Fan and Ding Xiu had also established their foundations at a very young age.

Who knows how many hidden talents were in that year's outer sect?

The conversation revolved almost entirely around praising Ye Feng; when one person spoke, the whole table chimed in with their own jokes.

Ye Feng felt incredibly awkward listening to this, but he still had to force a smile.

Just then, Ji Da, who was wolfing down his food, took a moment to catch his breath and spoke.

"This is nothing. What was truly impressive was when Uncle Ye participated in the menial tasks competition. He even changed the sect's rules! The current menial tasks competition... is just too good! Everyone's touching each other... so many people ended up walking together after the competition..."

As the conversation became increasingly lewd, everyone chuckled quietly.

Li Qinghe rolled her eyes again.

Ye Feng was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth, but he still had to smile.

Well, buddy, you really are here for revenge, and you've killed without shedding a drop of blood...

Just as he was thinking about how to deal with him, several more Qi Refining cultivators appeared in front of him.

Several of them were fellow disciples participating in the competition, and there was also an old acquaintance of Ye Feng, Xu Hao!

"Senior Brother Xu, welcome!"

"Junior Nephew Xu Hao greets Senior Uncle Ye. Congratulations on your advancement to Foundation Establishment and your marriage!"

"Haha...Don't mention it!"

Ye Feng put his arm around Xu Hao's shoulder and then gestured for the others to find a place to sit.

Seeing their awkwardness, Ye Feng simply split the two large round tables into squares, combining the two into one.

Now everyone sat together.

Seeing the commotion, Lu Jiu also ran over and sat down with Xu Hao.

Although Xu Hao is currently only at the tenth level of Qi Refining, his alchemy skills have been discovered, and he is now a first-level alchemist on Qingcao Peak, with a status equivalent to Foundation Establishment.

As soon as Lu Jiu arrived, the atmosphere on the field became even more uncontrollable.

What about the Hehuan Sect, the Paradise Gate, the Moulin Rouge, the Water Curtain Pool...?

Just as Ye Feng was wondering how to stop, a guest who was acquainted with both Li Qinghe and Ye Feng came over...

"Master! Congratulations on becoming Daoist partners with your grandmaster. This is a gift from everyone in our market to you."

Li Qinghe hugged Yang Dan directly.

"You will find it too. You have already established your foundation, and there is still a long way to go."

Just then, Ye Feng arrived, and Li Qinghe pulled him aside to introduce him.

"This is Ye Feng, the one I mentioned to you before!"

As she spoke, Li Qinghe gave a playful smile.

It's as if she's saying, "I'm so capable, I can date younger men."

"Greetings, Master!"

"Ahem...Greetings, Senior Sister Yang..."

Li Qinghe only has two disciples, one currently at the second level of Foundation Establishment, and he manages a large market town.

Another one was also at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment, and became his Daoist partner.

"Alright, you two, don't stand on ceremony. We're all at the Foundation Establishment stage, so just call each other by name."

Ye Feng and Yang Dan exchanged a smile, their understanding unspoken.

----

At the foot of Qingxue Peak, an angry and uninvited guest was rapidly approaching.

This person was dressed in finery, adorned with countless treasures.

Behind him, in the sky, followed a protector who had reached the Nascent Soul stage!

This person was the one who had just received the betrothal gifts from the sect.

Yang Fan!