Outside the training room, Qin Feng and Leng Yuexi were somewhat helpless. Yin Tiantian and Xiao Fan really knew how to pick their time.

Qin Feng didn't dare to disturb them, lest it cause trouble.

It must be a crucial moment, otherwise they would have shown up knowing they had an appointment. Anyway, the welcome dinner was prepared for them, so it shouldn't be a problem.

"Wait a minute, it's just a meal. Cultivation is the most important thing," Leng Yuexi comforted her.

"Yes, we need to keep an eye on things so that no one disturbs us."

What they didn't know was that Old Master Shen had arranged quite a grand affair for him, with almost all the important figures from Lingyan Pavilion in attendance.

Shen Qianjun also wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone get to know Qin Feng and the other three, understand their strength, and also persuade the other members of Lingyan Pavilion to let them participate in the competition.

But no one expected things to go a little unexpectedly.

At this moment, in the reception hall of Lingyan Pavilion.

Fifteen minutes had passed since the agreed time, and finally one of the disciples couldn't hold back any longer and became somewhat angry.

"Second Pavilion Master, who are the people you invited? They've made such a grand entrance. The entire Lingyan Pavilion is waiting for them."

"Is he deliberately acting like a diva?"

"Or are they simply incompetent and afraid to face us?"

Seeing them criticizing her friend, Shen Mengying stood up and retorted.

"Don't talk nonsense. Something must have happened. Let's wait and see."

Shen Qianjun also advised, "Everyone, please calm down. I've met these people before; they're not the type to put on airs. Xiaoying, why don't you go and see what's going on? It wouldn't be good if something happened in our Lingyan Pavilion."

"Yes, I'll go right away."

After saying that, Shen Mengying headed towards Qin Feng and the others, and some murmurs could be heard as she left.

A short while later, Shen Mengying arrived at her courtyard. Qin Feng and Leng Yuexi were sitting in the hall drinking tea, looking calm and composed, as if nothing had happened.

She was very puzzled. "You two, didn't we agree to host a welcome dinner for you? It's time, why aren't you leaving yet? What about Tian Tian and Xiao Fan?"

Qin Feng smiled wryly, "They must be at a critical moment. I'm afraid it shouldn't matter if we wait a little longer."

Shen Mengying's feelings were complicated upon hearing this; she was both happy and conflicted. There were still many people waiting over there, but in the end, she still managed to say something.

"No, it doesn't matter, the breakthrough is the priority."

Qin Feng noticed her unusual behavior and asked, puzzled, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Shen Mengying had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Well, to show how much my grandfather values ​​you and to express his gratitude for saving my life, he invited many people to the banquet this time. Almost all the important figures from Lingyan Pavilion are here."

Qin Feng and Leng Yuexi exchanged a glance after hearing this, and both felt a bit of a toothache.

"Why don't you go with Mengying first? I'll stay here and keep watch," Leng Yuexi suggested.

Qin Feng thought this arrangement was acceptable; it wouldn't be good to have the entire pavilion waiting there.

"Okay, let's head over there then."

Shen Mengying thought this was good, at least someone had arrived.

Before they had even left, they heard the door to a cultivation room open and a person walk out.

It was Xiao Fan. Xiao Fan was excited and grinned foolishly at Qin Feng and Leng Yuexi as soon as he came out, looking very honest.

"How are you feeling? Nothing unexpected happened, right?"

Xiao Fan scratched his head. "It's alright, the breakthrough went smoothly. I feel much stronger than before. If I were to face those robbers again, I think I could easily take them down."

"That's good. Xiao Fan and I will go first. It's not good to keep them waiting."

"Oh, is it that late? I thought it was only a little while!"

Xiao Fan was surprised to find that a long time had passed.

"It's alright, it's the same going now, let's go."

So Shen Mengying brought Qin Feng and Xiao Fan to the prepared welcoming ceremony.

Upon arrival, Qin Feng and Xiao Fan were truly stunned by the scene before them. The entire hall was filled with people, tables, and chairs, creating a lively atmosphere.

Shen Qianjun really gave them a lot of face.

Everyone stared intently at the two of them.

Qin Feng felt a little embarrassed when he saw so many people waiting for them.

"I'm so sorry to have kept everyone waiting."

When Shen Qianjun saw Qin Feng and Xiao Fan, he stood up to welcome them and introduced Qin Feng to everyone.

"It's alright, let me introduce you. This is Qin Feng, a young friend. He is an outstanding individual, young and promising, and he even saved Xiaoying's life. He is my benefactor, Chen Qianjun."

Faced with the praise, Qin Feng remained calm and politely replied, "Senior Shen, you flatter me. Meng Ying was merely doing it on a whim. I am unworthy of being called a benefactor."

"Young friend, don't be modest. I'm being conservative."

Hearing their Second Elder praise Qin Feng so highly, many Lingyan Pavilion disciples expressed doubt. However, since Qin Feng was a distinguished guest of Shen Qianjun, they could not openly refute him at this moment.

Shen Qianjun also saw through these people's thoughts. He would give them a chance to see how powerful Qin Feng was.

However, one person was very sensitive when he heard Qin Feng address Shen Mengying so affectionately.

This man is named Yao Jianfeng. He is eighteen or nineteen years old and grew up with Shen Mengying. He has a strong liking for Shen Mengying.

"Excuse me, are you familiar with our Mengying, Mr. Qin?"

Qin Feng sensed a sour undertone in the voice and found it amusing; this person must have misunderstood something.

Before he could answer, Shen Mengying jumped out and said, "Yao Jianfeng, what's wrong with you? Qin Feng saved me, tell me if we're close or not."

Qin Feng thought to himself, "This is bad. You're just making things worse."

Sure enough, Yao Jianfeng immediately became agitated upon hearing this, "You're not going to repay him with your body, are you? He only saved you, you don't even know him. You won't be happy without feelings for each other."

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