Early the next morning, Li Xi went to the Hidden Sect stronghold and found Elder Sun. She carefully repeated what Feng Monian had said the day before, making sure that no details were missed.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Sun frowned. He hadn't expected the owner of Yinxian Manor to come to them personally and ask for cooperation. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.
“Master, I know what you’re thinking.” Li Xi looked at Elder Sun’s reaction and understood seven or eight parts of it. “You’re worried that Feng Monian’s motives are impure and that he wants to use the power of our Hidden Sect to seek personal gain for himself.”
He also deeply abhorred the Red Lotus Cult and the mysterious forces in Kyoto, therefore he wanted to unite with upright individuals in the martial arts world to deal with the Red Lotus Cult.
Old Sun didn't speak, but his silence was tantamount to acquiescence.
“I understand your concerns, but I believe Feng Monian is not that kind of person,” Li Xi said firmly.
"Although our Hidden Sect is not a famous sect, if we can join forces with Feng Monian, we may be able to discover the whereabouts of the Red Lotus Sect and other forces, and thus stop their conspiracy. In the end, the Red Lotus Sect has a deep-seated hatred for you and me."
Old Mrs. Sun pondered Li Xi's words, quietly awaiting his response.
After a long silence, Elder Sun finally spoke slowly: "What you said is not wrong, but we must treat this matter with caution. You should go back first, and I will inform you when I have news. I will send people to investigate the situation and discuss a plan with the elders in the sect before giving you an answer."
Upon hearing his master say this, Li Xi immediately understood Sun Lao's concerns.
So she asked, "By the way, did Zhao Kuang provide any other useful information?"
Old Sun replied, "He doesn't know much either. Let's wait for the people who infiltrated the Red Lotus Sect to send back news before making any further plans."
After discussing their next steps, Li Xi left Old Sun's room.
As she walked back to her residence, she was filled with emotion.
As a modern person, she has put in a lot of effort since arriving in Jingyuan.
Since becoming a disciple of Master Sun, Li Xi has learned a great deal, not only in martial arts, but also in the experience of the martial world and the ability to understand human nature.
She knew the world was dangerous and people's hearts were unpredictable, but she also understood that only through continuous experience and growth could one gain a foothold in the world.
Upon returning to his residence, he happened to run into Feng Monian practicing his sword in the courtyard.
She watched quietly from the side, her eyes sparkling with admiration.
Watching Feng Monian's swordsmanship, she couldn't resist the urge to draw her own sword and took a few steps to meet him.
The sword tip pointed directly at Feng Monian, Li Xi's momentum was overwhelming. Feng Monian slightly turned his body and easily dodged Lin Wan'er's attack.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still, with only the sounds of swords clashing echoing in the courtyard.
Although Feng Monian's swordsmanship was superb, Li Xi was by no means an ordinary person.
She remained calm and launched a counterattack without missing a beat. The two swords clashed, producing a crisp metallic sound, like a beautiful melody.
As the sun gradually set, the swordplay between the two became increasingly intense.
Their figures intertwined in the light and shadow, like a flowing painting. Every strike of their swords was full of power and beauty, breathtaking to behold.
This unexpected swordsmanship sparring lasted for a long time and eventually ended in a draw.
Feng Monian and Li Xi exchanged a smile, sheathed their swords, and sat down on a stone bench to rest.
Feng Monian stared intently at her, anticipating her reply, "Do you have any good news from your side?"
"Neither good nor bad." She walked over and sat on the stone bench next to her.
"Oh? What does this mean?" Feng Monian asked.
“I spoke with my master, and he said he would discuss it with the elders.” She took a deep breath. “But I’m pretty sure he’ll agree.”
Li Xi planned that if her master disagreed, she would choose to cooperate with Feng Monian on her own.
“In that case, I’ll wait a while longer. I also need to take this opportunity to go out and take care of some things,” Feng Monian said while wiping his longsword.
Li Xi looked at Feng Monian and felt a strange sense of familiarity. "Brother Feng, you are somewhat similar to a friend of mine, especially your swordsmanship, which has many similarities."
Feng Monian looked surprised. "Oh? Is that so? Who is your friend? Maybe we really do know each other. I have some connections in Kyoto."
Li Xi pondered for a moment, "His name is Qin Xiaolin, and he's my good brother."
Upon hearing this name, Feng Monian's eyes sharpened, "Qin Xiaolin..."
Seeing that Feng Monian seemed somewhat moved, Li Xi couldn't help but ask, "Brother Feng, do you know him?"
So they're just brothers. Feng Monian was silent for a moment. "Yes, we know each other. He's the grandson of the Duke of Dingguo. We were both disciples of Tianjian Mountain. But he left the sect a few years ago."
Li Xi said in surprise, "I didn't expect such a coincidence. It turns out you were once fellow disciples."
Feng Monian thought to himself, "Of course it's a coincidence; he made it all up."
There are countless outer disciples of Tianjian Mountain, so it's unlikely that his name would be traced back to him. However, Qin Xiaolin was indeed a disciple of Tianjian Mountain back then.
Then, he casually asked, "You and Junior Brother Qin are so close, where is he now? I haven't been in touch with him for a long time."
Li Xi looked regretful. "Oh dear, what a pity. He left Kyoto a few days ago, and it's still uncertain when he'll be back."
Feng Monian also expressed his regret, "That's really unfortunate. If you meet him in the future, tell him that Yinxian Manor welcomes him to visit anytime."
"Okay. But let's go eat first, it's getting late. I wonder what delicious dishes are served today." Li Xi looked expectant.
Feng Monian chuckled; Li Xi's behavior was undeniably adorable. "Today, we'll have your favorite drunken shrimp."
Li Xi's eyes lit up. "Really?" Drunken shrimp was her favorite.
“Of course, there’s also roasted lamb chops and steamed chicken with jade.” Feng Monian smiled.
"Wow, I have to try it!" Li Xi exclaimed, her mouth watering. The roasted lamb chops and steamed chicken with jade were also among her favorites.
"Brother Feng, it seems you're even more of a glutton than I am! You found out today's dishes so quickly," she joked.
Feng Monian shook his head and smiled, "That's right. Your chef has already won over my subordinates. Now, he goes to the kitchen to check on things at mealtimes."
At the same time, Elder Sun gathered the elders of the sect to discuss cooperation matters with Yinxian Manor.
Chu Ran pondered for a moment, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Sect Master, it seems that the master of Yinxian Manor is acting mysteriously. I wonder if the person with Xiao Xi is really Master Feng?"
"We need to investigate further. The Hidden Sage Manor has always had a good reputation, and their strength is unmatched by ours. However, they have caused a great deal of trouble, so we must act with caution," Elder Chen said solemnly.
He took out a carrier pigeon and wrote a secret order: "Find out Feng Monian's whereabouts, but do not alert him."
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