Frosty moves are all ruthless.

On the other side, Mu Dong said, "That's enough."

Qingyi finally collapsed to the ground, unable to hold on any longer. Meanwhile, Gongsun Dou looked at Li Xingyi, who was sitting on the ground.

She... is different from those people.

Gongsun Dou lowered his eyes and said, "Junior Sister is different from others. Rather than being indifferent, it's more accurate to say she's arrogant. What do you think, Junior Sister?"

Li Xingyi calmly looked at Gongsun Dou and said, "One should never give up halfway through any cultivation. Kneeling on both knees is only necessary when necessary. And one's personality is not a one-size-fits-all thing. What you said, senior brother, is not the whole story."

Gongsun Dou was stunned after hearing this. His evaluation only reflected what he knew and did not contain the whole truth. It was really wrong to generalize from one instance.

Gongsun Dou hadn't expected Li Xingyi to say that. She was just a sheltered young lady, inexperienced in worldly affairs, yet she could say such things, which was quite different from other women.

Even as the people around him were shouting and practicing martial arts, all Gongsun Dou could hear was his own heartbeat. A gentle breeze blew by, and Li Xingyi's hair swayed softly.

Her expression was calm, and her eyes looked at Gongsun Dou with indifference. Even so, she was still breathtakingly beautiful.

Gongsun Dou was completely stunned.

She... is truly a bewitching beauty, so captivating and alluring.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Li Xingyi said, "Senior brother, you don't need to take it to heart. I was just telling you my thoughts."

Gongsun Dou regained his senses, turned his face away, and said, "I'm fine. Junior Sister probably won't recover so quickly. Let's see how Senior Brother's moves are first."

Li Xingyi remained calm and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Senior Brother."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou began to demonstrate the Frostbite Sect's martial arts, deliberately slowing down his movements slightly so that Li Xingyi could see clearly.

The martial arts of the Frost Cold Sect are as cold and ruthless as their name suggests, and their moves are sharp and decisive.

Li Xingyi looked at the moves thoughtfully.

Behind each move seems to lie a sense of desolation. The moves appear merciless, but in reality, there are still some flaws, as if it were intentional.

Li Xingyi was puzzled: if this martial art was so fierce and decisive, why would it leave a loophole?

At this moment, Gongsun Dou stopped and asked her, "Junior Sister, have you noticed anything?"

Li Xingyi asked, puzzled, "Why leave a flaw?"

After hearing this, Gongsun Dou lowered his eyes slightly and said, "Because I am not ruthless enough."

Li Xingyi asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

Gongsun Dou looked at her and said, "The Frost Cold Sect's moves all emphasize ruthlessness. All the moves they learn are exactly the same, but the power of the moves they use is different because their temperaments are different. If you want to master the Frost Cold Sect's moves to the peak, you can only sever your emotions and love, and be as cold as ice.

Li Xingyi then understood what Han Sheng meant.

No wonder she said we were destined to meet and wanted to take me as her disciple; she probably wanted me to master the Frost Cold Sect's martial arts to its peak.

Gongsun Dou hesitated and said, "You... are indeed very suitable for this place."

Li Xingyi lowered his eyes and said, "There is no such thing as suitable or unsuitable, it's just that it's about right."

Gongsun Dou slowly spoke, "You... came here voluntarily?"

For some reason, Gongsun Dou wanted to ask this question. Perhaps it was because he saw Li Xingyi being carried back last night, almost as if she had been snatched. Although this had nothing to do with Gongsun Dou, he couldn't help but be tempted by the unusual nature of the woman before him.

Li Xingyi looked up at Gongsun Dou, his eyes becoming slightly deeper, as if he were sizing him up. After all, it was hard not to suspect that he had some other purpose after Gongsun Dou suddenly asked such a question.

Seeing this, Gongsun Dou said, "Never mind, I shouldn't have asked so many questions about your affairs. I was overstepping my bounds."

Li Xingyi stood up and said, "We can continue."

Gongsun Dou looked up at the sky and said, "Then let's keep it at one hour. I'll add more when you can hold out for about that time."

Li Xingyi said calmly, "Senior brother, there's no need to hold back. Master has only given you one month, and I don't want to implicate you."

Gongsun Dou was taken aback.

Saying that will only make me fall even deeper in love with you...

He turned his head and said, "...Okay."

Li Xingyi assumed a horse stance again, and Qingyi quickly followed suit. Seeing this, Mu Dong said, "You don't need to keep up completely. After all, everyone's constitution is different. Just because Xingyi has rested well doesn't mean you have rested well too."

Qingyi said with a determined look in her eyes, "Miss is practicing her skills, and I can't just watch. Since I can't help her with anything, I'll practice with her so that Miss won't be alone."

Mu Dong asked doubtfully, "You are quite loyal. Is Xing Yi very good to you?"

Qingyi said, "Yes, Miss's family has been very kind to me. Miss has never looked down on me and treats me like her own sister. They celebrate my birthday, give me gifts, and so on."

Mu Dong was somewhat surprised and said, "Xing Yi treats people in such a way, which is quite different from other young ladies."

Qingyi smiled and said, "That's true."

As winter deepened, he looked in Li Xingyi's direction and saw Li Xingyi diligently practicing his horse stance, his eyes filled with determination.

An hour later, Li Xingyi sat down on the ground again. Gongsun Dou took the initiative to say, "Junior Sister has just arrived and may not know where Zhenyao Pavilion is. I will take you there after you have rested."

Li Xingyi said indifferently, "Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother."

Gongsun Dou said, "It's alright, I was going to take care of you anyway."

Li Xingyi sat silently to rest.

At this moment, a boy in white came over and said to Gongsun Dou, "Master, it's time to have your meal."

Li Xingyi looked at him and saw a handsome boy who looked about the same age as Gongsun Dou.

Upon seeing this, Gongsun Dou introduced him to Li Xingyi: "His name is Hongxing, Hong as in good fortune and Xing as in prosperity."

At this moment, Qingyi was helped over by Mudong. Mudong spoke first, "Xingyi, Qingyi was worried about you and insisted on coming here to watch over you now."

Qingyi noticed that the person next to Gongsun Dou was the one who had been making eye contact with her.

His name was Hongxing.

Li Xingyi glanced at Qingyi and asked, "Why does Qingyi also want to practice?"

Mu Dong slowly replied, "Naturally, it's to protect you. If only you master it, then Junior Sister Qingyi won't be able to protect you. So you have to practice, and she has to practice too. This is how it's taught in the Frost Frost Sect."

After hearing this, Li Xingyi looked at Qingyi and asked, "Can you hold on?"

Qingyi realized the question was directed at her and replied, "...Okay."

Li Xingyi looked at her quietly, and Qingyi immediately said, "Qingyi will definitely not force herself, please... rest assured, Master."

I wanted to call her "Miss," but I heard Hongxing calling her "Master" here, and fearing there might be some rules to follow, I immediately changed my address.

Everyone was confused, but they soon recovered. Only Qingyi understood the meaning behind Li Xingyi's gaze.

Li Xingyi slowly stood up and said, "Let's go to the Treasure Pavilion."

Gongsun Dou walked ahead and said, "Come on, I'll lead the way."

Before long, the group arrived at the Treasure Pavilion. The Treasure Pavilion was huge, and all the tables inside were full of people. They were wolfing down their food. Seeing this, the group didn't know whether to go in or not.

At this moment, Mu Dong spoke up: "Xing Yi, please dine elsewhere."

Hongxing immediately asked, "Why?"

Mu Dong replied, "She is the sect leader's first disciple, so she should be treated specially."

Hongxing asked, "Special?"

Mu Dong said, "It's just having a meal with the sect leader. In other words, it's not special at all. After all, you also have meals with the sect leader every day."

The Zhenyao Pavilion has two floors. The first floor is where the disciples eat, and the second floor is where Han Sheng and Mu Dong eat.

Li Xingyi said calmly, "Uncle Mu Dong, the place is already full. Let Senior Brother Gongsun and the others have their meal with me."

Gongsun Dou and Hongxing were both somewhat surprised. Mu Dong glanced at the inner hall again and said, "Alright."

Gongsun Dou bowed and said, "Thank you, Junior Sister Li."

Li Xingyi said calmly, "No need."

Mu Dong turned around and said, "Let's go upstairs."

The ladder to the second floor of Zhenyao Pavilion is on the right side outside. When they got to the ladder, Li Xingyi and Qingyi had just finished practicing horse stance and their legs hadn't fully recovered yet. Fortunately, the ladder was a handrail ladder, so they held onto it and went up to the second floor.

Upon entering, they saw Han Sheng and the others eating. Everyone cupped their hands and greeted them, "Sect Leader/Master."

Seeing this, Han Sheng said, "Since you're here, let's have a meal first. You've been hungry for so long."

The crowd replied, "Yes."

Then everyone began their mealtime, and Li Xingyi, Gongsun Dou, and the others displayed particularly good dining etiquette at this moment.

Han Sheng looked at them with satisfaction.

As expected of a child from a wealthy family, I am increasingly satisfied with my choice.