The perfectly good quiet room has been ruined into this state, and the sect leader actually thinks it's acceptable?

Is he blinded by a ghost?

Seeing how relaxed and carefree the two were getting along, Zhao Guanchao suddenly realized that coming at this time was not a wise move.

Just as he was wondering whether to leave, the two people inside had already spotted him.

"Fifth Elder, is something the matter?" Black Owl raised his eyes and looked indifferently at Zhao Guanchao outside the door, without getting up.

"It's nothing important, it's just that the sect leader is inconvenient..." For some reason, Zhao Guanchao just wanted to slip away.

“Fengming is no outsider, Fifth Elder, please speak frankly if you have something to say,” Hei Xiao said, repeating the same words he had used in the main hall.

Hearing what he said, Zhao Guanchao knew he couldn't say anything more and took a step to go inside.

Ji Fengming suddenly reached out to stop him, saying, "Hey, please take off your shoes before entering. Don't you even know this basic etiquette?"

Zhao Guanchao: "..."

The snow-capped peaks are covered in ice and snow; where would any dirt come from?!

Moreover, this is the Hanyu Sect, not the mortal realm. They use cleansing spells on themselves every day, so they're not dirty at all!

But when he glanced at them, he saw that both Ji Fengming and Hei Xiao had left their shoes by the door, so he had no choice but to take them off as well.

Once inside the house...

Zhao Guanchao stood by the tea table for a moment, unsure whether to sit next to Ji Fengming or Hei Xiao.

In the end, he had no choice but to choose the spot furthest from the charcoal brazier, and sit cross-legged beside the tea table, between the two of them.

"Although you are an elder, I must say that among all the members of your Hanyu Sect, you are the most discerning," Ji Fengming said with a smile, teasing Zhao Guanchao and implying that Zhao Guanchao was a fence-sitter.

It was clearly not a compliment, but it wasn't malicious either; in fact, it even contained a hint of appreciation.

Zhao Guanchao awkwardly gave Ji Fengming a forced smile, his opinion of Ji Fengming also changing slightly.

Everyone says Yunxiao is a troublemaker.

Although his words were harsh, they weren't as hypocritical as others'.

He may seem prickly on the surface, but he's not a bad person at heart. Perhaps he should try to win Yunxiao over.

"Young Master is truly observant and has excellent eyesight," Zhao Guanchao thought to himself, and shamelessly began to flatter Ji Fengming.

Ji Fengming's phoenix eyes lit up, and she raised her hand to point at Zhao Guanchao, then smiled at Hei Xiao and said, "Xiao Chen, your family's Fifth Elder is quite a remarkable person."

That radiant smile reflected in Black Owl's eyes, illuminating them as well, and the corners of his lips also turned up slightly.

Seeing this, Zhao Guanchao couldn't help but lower his eyes in relief: it seems that he made the right move.

"What does the Fifth Elder want with me?" Black Owl quickly changed the subject.

"Actually, I don't know whether I should say this or not," Zhao Guanchao was genuinely hesitant. Hei Xiao had returned, but seeing how he and Yun Xiao were, it was hard to say whether they would stay in Hanyu Sect in the future. Therefore, he had not made up his mind to sell Ling Du.

After all, if Black Owl really leaves again and Ling Du takes control of Han Yu Sect once more, he, the "traitor," will definitely not have a good time.

Black Owl frowned slightly, instinctively feeling that this matter might be related to his return this time.

But before he could speak, Ji Fengming leaned against the tea table, his right hand holding a teacup with three fingers, and said in a roguish manner, "Since you're already here, what else is there to say? Knowing to cling to Xiao... your sect leader's coattails shows you're not entirely stupid."

I can't guarantee anything else, but as long as you stick close to him and don't let go, I promise you won't lose out.