Chapter 311 Gentle Senior Brother 19 Mu Yuan stared blankly at her lowered profile, at her slender fingers as she focused on wiping the longsword.

Then a genuine smile slowly bloomed on his lips.

"Xi'er is so good..."

He chuckled softly.

Zi Xi did not speak again.

Mu Yuan closed his eyes, truly enjoying this moment of tranquility and sunshine.

After wiping the longsword, Zi Xi sheathed it.

She glanced at Mu Yuan, who seemed to be asleep, and her gaze lingered on his sleeping face for a moment.

Then she silently got up, covered him with a thin blanket, and poured a fresh cup of spiritual tea at just the right temperature, gently placing it on the low table beside him.

After doing all this, Zi Xi sat quietly to the side and picked up a Taoist scroll to read silently.

Sunlight on bamboo groves, the aroma of tea and books.

There were no words, yet a silent companionship flowed quietly.

Mu Yuan found himself becoming increasingly addicted to the feeling of being at Hidden Peak, by Zi Xi's side.

Even if you do nothing.

Just watching her practice swordsmanship and read books, or even just sitting quietly by ourselves, is much more relaxing and interesting than returning to the main peak and facing endless sect affairs and hypocritical social obligations.

This little ice cube... seemed to truly give him an unprecedented sense of peace and belonging.

The thought quietly crossed his mind, causing Mu Yuan's heart to skip a beat for no apparent reason.

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Not long after, the annual sect grand meeting was held as scheduled.

The purpose of such competitions is to promote exchanges and learning among young disciples from different sects.

In the past, Hidden Peak was just a runner-up, often being completely wiped out in the first round, and no one paid attention to them.

But this time, everything is different.

When Zi Xi, dressed in a green robe and with a cool expression, stepped onto the arena representing Yin Feng, almost no one was optimistic about her chances.

However, the competition that followed surprised everyone.

Her swordsmanship lacked flashy moves, yet it was extremely precise and sharp.

Their control over spiritual power is exquisite, often allowing them to break through an opponent's strongest defense with minimal effort.

What's even more astonishing is her calm demeanor. No matter how her opponents provoke her, launch attacks, or use confusing spells, her eyes remain clear, calm, and undisturbed.

They can always find the perfect moment to deliver a fatal blow to their opponent.

Zi Xi fought her way through the competition, unexpectedly becoming a dark horse and making a strong run into the finals.

Zi Xi of Hidden Peak of Tianyan Sect won the top prize in the Foundation Establishment stage of this sect competition.

The audience gasped in surprise, followed by enthusiastic applause and discussion.

For the first time, the Hidden Peak of the Heavenly Evolution Sect entered the field of vision of many sects with such a powerful presence.

Mu Yuan stood in the crowd below the stage. Unlike the disciples of Tianyan Sect, he did not cheer. Instead, he stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile of pride on his lips.

He looked at the woman on the stage, bathed in glory, with undisguised admiration and pride.

During the awards ceremony, Mu Yuan, as the person of the highest status present, was invited to the stage to present the award to the leader of the Foundation Establishment stage.

He walked step by step onto the stage, took the Golden Condensation Pill as a reward from the master of ceremonies, and walked up to Zi Xi.

"Congratulations, Junior Sister Zixi."

Looking at Zi Xi who was so close to him, Mu Yuan smiled slightly and handed her the jade box containing the Golden Condensation Pill.

The moment he placed the jade box into her palm, their fingertips inevitably touched briefly.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Mu Yuan."