"What's wrong?"

Upon hearing Jing Zhe's scream, both the Mingji Sect Master and Pei Chunjing turned around. However, upon seeing Qingqiu and Pei Yunxi standing beside him, they immediately understood what had happened.

However, they did not know why the two of them were like this.

"Oh, it's nothing..."

Jing Zhe, enduring the soreness in his arm, changed the subject, saying, "Since both Sect Master Mingji and Master Pei Jing have this idea, and with Pavilion Master Mu also involved, why don't we discuss it together? Anyway, I won't show favoritism to anyone, and discussing it together would be fairer, wouldn't it?"

After listening, both of them nodded.

However, the two disagreed on where to discuss the matter, with one suggesting Qingyun Sect and the other Kunlun Mirror.

It's understandable that Jing Zhe's Heaven and Earth Sect, having become the leader of the martial arts alliance, will primarily aim to foster cooperation between the imperial court and various sects, without altering the existing sect structure.

However, the cooperation opportunity provided by Jing Zhe could change this outcome in the future. Whoever develops better, does more publicity, and earns more money will undoubtedly increase the sect's competitiveness.

Both Qingyun Sect and Kunlun Mirror have Jing Zhe's sister, so in the end, they are the two that compete. If they can pull the other apart, they will become a super sect in the martial arts world. Anyway, it is the same.

Therefore, both the Mingji Sect Master and Pei Chunjing regarded each other as their biggest potential rivals, and in matters like this, they were even less willing to yield to each other.

However, Jing Zhe had a solution.

"Sect Master Mingji and Sect Master Pei need not argue! I have been to the Wuxian Pavilion's residence before. The environment there is tranquil and sparsely populated. Discussing things there would be a good option. What do you two sect leaders think?"

"All right."

"Then we'll listen to President Jing!"

The two weren't stupid; they would naturally take the opportunity given a way out.

Previously, because of their relationship with Qingqiu and Pei Yunxi, the two of them always treated Jing Zhe as a junior and called him by his name. However, since Jing Zhe became the leader of the martial arts alliance, and their relationship was about to undergo a dramatic change, they started to address Jing Zhe as "President Jing".

Moreover, they were unaware of the relationship between Jing Zhe and Mu Qingren. In their eyes, how could Mu Qingren's relationship compare to that of Qingqiu and Pei Yunxi?

With noon approaching and neither of them going to Wuxian Pavilion for lunch, they agreed to meet after lunch and then go to Wuxian Pavilion together to discuss their matters.

...

The sect leader of Mingji Sect and Pei Chunjing left first, while Qingqiu and Pei Yunxi followed behind.

At this moment, outside the huge arena, only Jing Zhe and his four women remained, and the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat strange.

Despite being the esteemed head of the Wuxian Pavilion, Mu Qingren suddenly felt a little guilty in the face of such a scene. She forced herself to remain calm and said, "Yingqiu, let's go back first... I will welcome President Jing at the Wuxian Pavilion this afternoon!"

"This is no place to stay any longer," he said, preparing to pull Wang Yingqiu away from this troublesome place as quickly as possible.

However, before she could even step out, she was called back down.

"Wait!"

Pei Yunxi crossed her arms and looked at Mu Qingren, saying, "Why is Pavilion Master Mu in such a hurry to leave?"

"Forehead…"

Mu Qingren was stunned and somewhat nervous.

Normally, she wouldn't need to be nervous. In terms of status, as the head of the Wuxian Pavilion, she has no need to fear a disciple of the Kunlun Mirror. In terms of cultivation level, with Jing Zhe's "help," she has also successfully reached the sixth level and is on par with Pei Yunxi.

So she wasn't afraid of her—it was just that...

Now that she has that kind of relationship with Jing Zhe, she feels a little guilty when facing Qing Qiu and Pei Yunxi, after all, she has taken their younger brother away... Of course, mutual affection doesn't count as taking away, but she is still shy.

Her current mood is roughly the same as Qiu Qianqian's when she met Pei Yunxi at the martial arts arena yesterday. However, Qiu Qianqian is in a better position than her, after all, Qiu Qianqian is younger, and the two are mutually attracted, so there is nothing to say.

But she... is too old, even much older than his sisters...

This was a source of deep concern for Mu Qingren. When she was alone, she often thought about it, and the more she thought about it, the more inferior she felt, thinking that she was not good enough for Jing Zhe.

So at this moment, I felt inexplicably uneasy.

After thinking for a while, he could only feign composure: "Um... Sect Master Mingji and Master Pei Jing are both going to Wuxian Pavilion this afternoon... Well, I... I need to go back and pack my things..."

What should have been normal words sounded like they were spoken in a way that made her feel inferior. Wang Yingqiu, who was standing next to her, felt a pang of sympathy when she saw her master's embarrassed state.

"That's not a big deal. Besides, any few disciples in Wuxian Pavilion can handle it. I think Pavilion Master Mu should talk to us about serious matters instead!"

"It's important business..."

Mu Qingren felt her heart was about to jump out of her chest.

"Yes, it's serious business with my brother!"

As she said this, Pei Yunxi was clearly gritting her teeth and glaring at Jing Zhe, as if she wanted to bite him.

"..."

Mu Qingren remained silent, looking pitiful as if she were being interrogated.

Seeing Mu Qingren's guilty look, Pei Yunxi's suspicions were completely confirmed: they were definitely having an affair!

I couldn't help but feel indignant: it really is impossible to guard against!

The day before yesterday, when Jing Zhe was competing with Mu Qingren in the afternoon, Pei Yunxi was with the injured Qingqiu and did not come to the competition. Therefore, she did not witness the tender and affectionate fight between Jing Zhe and Mu Qingren in the arena.

Back in the Kunlun Mirror, the male disciples, led by Zhou Tong, embellished the story. Pei Yunxi didn't take it seriously, thinking they were just envious and jealous of Jing Zhe and deliberately trying to smear him.

She thought about asking Jing Zhe about it later, but she got distracted by the martial arts competition and forgot about it.

Mu Qingren's sudden display of anxious concern had aroused her vigilance again. Unexpectedly, Mu Qingren had already given herself away before she could even interrogate her.

But when the time came, Pei Yunxi suddenly didn't know what to ask, and could only look to Qingqiu for help.

Qingqiu looked at Mu Qingren with great interest, and then looked at Wang Yingqiu behind her, and laughed: "I really can't believe that my best friend and my brother are getting together. I didn't expect that my best friend's master would also get together with my brother. Did you two plan this together?"

Or is it that Yingqiu was afraid of being outnumbered, so she dragged your master into it too? The two of you, master and disciple, sharing one husband, and your master is the head of one of the four great sects—if word got out, tsk tsk…”

When autumn arrives, it remains silent until it makes a stunning appearance!

This sentence isn't very offensive, but it's very insulting!

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu's faces turned pale instantly, especially Mu Qingren, who looked somewhat at a loss.

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