"I think there should be a little more trust between us."

Yan Huailiu sat up straighter, trying to make himself look as convincing as possible.

"How can you doubt me so casually? It will make me very sad."

"Oh, I'm sorry." Gu Xingyun apologized quickly and changed the subject: "Then can I take Master there? Master doesn't let me accompany him. Does that mean he doesn't trust me? Is he afraid that his disciple will leak the secrets of Lingjiu Peak?"

When it comes to talking, Yan Huailiu is no match for his apprentice at all, he can't even last a round.

He had to struggle a few more times: "I don't distrust you, isn't this to avoid suspicion? Let Master Qiu Feng feel more at ease."

"Master, rest assured. I know my limits and will not embarrass you."

Gu Xingyun had no intention of giving in at all.

If he continued, he would be suspected. Yan Huailiu nodded helplessly: "Okay, but don't talk nonsense and don't ask questions. If Master Qiu Feng feels uncomfortable, you can go back and rest first, okay?"

"Can."

Having achieved his goal, Gu Xingyun naturally stopped nagging him and turned to commenting on the previous dish: "This should have been seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns before being stir-fried. If Master likes it, I'll make it for you when I get home."

After the meal, the two left together.

At the end of the corridor, I found Master Qiu Feng who was waiting eagerly.

The moment Qiu Minghai saw Gu Xingyun, he was a little stunned, and his smile became much more awkward: "Sect Master Yan, are you... going for a walk?"

Yan Huailiu glared at Gu Xingyun helplessly and began to explain: "No, Master Qiu Feng, don't you want to complete the remaining scroll? Let's go."

Qiu Minghai hesitated to speak, and after hesitating for a long time, he finally took the two of them into the next room.

The room was filled with various books, with only the area around the long table in the middle being somewhat empty.

Qiu Minghai walked into the innermost side, removed the barrier layer by layer, then took out a slightly worn fragment from the cabinet and placed it on the table.

"That's it."

Before opening it, he couldn't help but defend his rights: "That... Sect Master Yan, I don't mean anything else, it's just that this Qixing Xuanfa is a unique skill of Tianjiu Peak..."

He glanced at Gu Xingyun, his meaning was very clear, his expression was visibly embarrassed: "I don't mean to distrust you..."

Gu Xingyun was very sensible. He came here just to take a look and make sure that his master was not planning anything dangerous with Lord Qiu Feng.

Without waiting for Qiu Minghai to finish his words, he took the initiative to speak: "Master, I will go back to the residence arranged by Master Qiu Feng to pack up first."

"Well, go ahead." Yan Huailiu squeezed his palm and said, "I'll be back soon."

Perhaps feeling embarrassed, Master Qiu Feng quickly tried to make amends: "If there's anything that's not suitable or missing, just let me know. I'll personally arrange it for you after I'm done with this."

Gu Xingyun nodded, turned and left, and considerately closed the door.

Yan Huailiu relaxed instantly and sat directly on the soft chair.

"Master Yan, I am very grateful to you for taking the trouble to make this trip." Qiu Minghai spread out the scroll and handed over the pen.

Yan Huailiu sat up straighter: "You're welcome, Master Qiu Feng, don't worry, I just came across this technique by chance, and there shouldn't be anyone else who knows this except me."

His three volumes of unofficial history do record a lot of good things, and will definitely never be seen by others.

Qiu Minghai responded repeatedly, his eyes becoming moist with excitement.

He was already ashamed that he couldn't complete his own martial arts skills and had to seek help from the Yuxu Sect.

He was even prepared to be laughed at, and he forced himself to recall the scene when he was scolded by Yan Huailiu, in order to train his ability to withstand it in advance.

I didn’t expect... I didn’t expect Yan Huailiu to be so easy to talk to now.

You have grown up indeed, not as impulsive as before. Why do you feel a little touched?

Yan Huailiu is very fast. Although he usually has a poor memory, once something is forced into his mind along with an interesting story, he will never forget it.

Just like the knowledge we learn while eating melons, we always remember it particularly firmly.

In less than an incense stick of time, he had completed the exercises. He also quietly ran them through to make sure there were no mistakes before handing them to Qiu Minghai.

"Master Qiu Feng, you can check it out and try it yourself."

Qiu Minghai took a quick look, tested the most critical parts in his spiritual sense, and his eyes became moist again.

"That's it, there's no mistake. I believe in Sect Master Yan. Thank you so much for your kindness. I..."

As he spoke, he knelt down and prepared to pay his respects, but was grabbed by Yan Huailiu: "Master Qiu Feng, you're welcome. I just happen to have something to ask of you."

Qiu Minghai was confused for a moment, then quickly replied, "Master Yan, please tell me. I will do my best to help you achieve your goal."

"It's not a big deal... I heard there's a medicinal spring on Tianjiu Peak that's perfect for nourishing the body. I wonder if it would be convenient for me to borrow it."

Qiu Minghai hesitated for only a few seconds before nodding immediately, "Yes, the medicinal spring's effects automatically regenerate every ten years. Sect Master Yan's arrival is opportune, as it happens to be when the effects are at their peak. Wait a moment, I'll pack up and take you there."

"Excuse me for taking up your opportunity. I have some aged fairy vines here. Let me give them to you."

Yan Huailiu took out the thing and handed it over embarrassedly.

Qiu Minghai waved his hand and refused: "Master Yan, no matter how precious that medicinal spring is, it can't compare to your help in repairing your skills. Even if I give it to you ten times, I still can't repay your kindness. How can I have the nerve to accept it? Aren't you looking down on me?"

Yan Huailiu quickly took back the immortal vine: "No, no, no, I didn't mean that."

Qiu Minghai gave him a friendly smile and turned to put the scroll away again.

Then he extended his hand and gestured, "Sect Master Yan, please come in. The weather is perfect now. After soaking in the medicinal spring, you can also enjoy the scenery of our Tianjiu Peak."

Yan Huailiu breathed a sigh of relief when he could feel Qiu Minghai's friendliness. Before he opened the door, he said one more thing: "Master Qiu Feng, can I ask you for one more favor?"

"Master Yan, please speak."

Yan Huailiu looked a little distressed, and after a moment he showed a helpless smile.

"Master Qiu Feng, I'm a bit reckless when it comes to cultivation. I've gone astray several times before."

"I've recently felt like I've been making some progress in my cultivation. I might go into seclusion again in a while..."

Qiu Minghai looked envious: "Your cultivation has improved again..."

Yan Huailiu nodded: "Yes, I am worried that something might go wrong again. You know, once someone goes astray, you never know what they might do."

Qiu Minghai nodded repeatedly in agreement.

The groundwork was almost complete, and Yan Huailiu finally said what he wanted to say.

“If Master Qiu Feng hears about the discord between Xingyun and me sometime in the future, it’s probably because of a problem with cultivation.”

"If it's convenient, please ask Peak Master Qiu to go to Yuxu Sect and bring Xingyun over. Let him stay at your Tianjiu Peak for a few days."