Looking at her playful appearance, Xu Yuehuai felt a pang of guilt. She was about to apologize for mistaking someone for her, but Yan Zhi stopped her. "Hey, don't say anything I don't like to hear. Don't bother with those high-sounding, polite things, or don't blame me for turning my back on you!"
Xu Yuehuai was taken aback, then a genuine smile appeared on her face, filled with gratitude. She changed the subject, "Is there something you wanted to say to me?"
Yan Zhi's thoughts were guessed by Xu Yuehuai, and she was taken aback for a moment. Her eyes sparkled. "How did you know? Is there anything different about me today? Why do I feel like nothing has changed? It's amazing! You can even observe that."
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly, "Well, you're acting differently today than usual, and you've been here for half a month now. I guess it's time for you to go back."
Xu Yuehuai was absolutely right. She actually thought about much more than she said, but she just didn't say it all. Yan Zhi had already mentioned how strict her master was when she spoke before. The fact that she could stay here meant that the old valley master must have benefited from her. As for why she hadn't done anything during her stay and had been by her side all day, this behavior showed that she hadn't stayed because she had something she needed to do.
After a moment's thought, Xu Yuehuai understood that she intended to take the old Valley Master away. When she first arrived, the old Valley Master's leg injury made it unsuitable for long journeys, but in the past two weeks, he had been taking medicinal baths every day and had also done some extra rehabilitation training. Now, he was basically no different from an ordinary person.
From time to time, one could see the old Valley Master taking a stroll in various corners of the sect. He would often find a place to chat and play chess with the elders, and his life was quite comfortable.
"Yes, I'm leaving, but I'll miss you terribly. Even though I haven't left yet, I'm already thinking about our next meeting. You must wait for me." Since Xu Yuehuai had already guessed it herself, there was no need for her to play tricks or manipulate anything else. She generously seized the opportunity to make the decision.
Xu Yuehuai and his team had been resting for almost a month and a half. During this time, everyone remained vigilant, and their team used their superior strength to achieve a top 100 ranking on the team mission leaderboard.
Although the two tasks they completed were quite difficult and yielded high scores, the others didn't slack off while they were working hard; everyone was in a competitive spirit. It's perfectly acceptable for others to use smaller tasks to rack up points even if they can't become top performers.
The old valley master and Yan Zhi left. Before leaving, the old valley master looked at Xu Yuehuai with unprecedented sincerity in his eyes. He used to think that all of this was insignificant and that he had seen through the world, but when things happen to you, not many people can remain rational.
The old valley master was no exception. He would try to resist, but when the resistance came to no avail, he would resign himself to his fate. When hope returned, a raging fire would ignite in his heart. Only then would he realize that everyone has something they care about. He usually sees through the mundane world simply because nothing has touched his soul yet. But once something happens that can shatter his composure, he will lose his most basic rationality and become insane.
He said to Xu Yuehuai, "If you ever encounter any problems in the future and need my help, I will do my best, even if it costs me my life, to lend you a hand."
He didn't say this without reason. During the time he spent with Xu Yuehuai, he realized that Xu Yuehuai had something on her mind. She was not an ordinary child. She had great ambitions, and these ambitions might cost her her life, but she was still willing to go forward without hesitation.
After the old Valley Master and Yan Zhi left, the sect's main peak suddenly became deserted. Zi Sangyi has been busy with something lately, and she has been nowhere to be seen. Fortunately, the family did not entrust her with all the sect's troublesome affairs this time.
Xu Yuehuai was unexpectedly stopped by someone she hadn't seen off after escorting the old valley master back. When the two looked at each other, Xu Yuehuai was a little surprised, but she still had the most basic smile on her face as she looked at Ji Yaocen in front of her.
Ji Yaocen looked hesitant, and Xu Yuehuai broke the silence first, "Did you want to talk to me about what happened last time?"
Ji Yaocen was surprised. Her relationship with Xu Yuehuai wasn't exactly close; in some ways, they were rivals. Even though they had worked together before, it didn't change the fact that their relationship wasn't the simplest or most basic one.
“I didn’t expect you to still remember this.” Ji Yaocen smiled bitterly. “But that’s not why I came to see you today. I have a favor to ask.”
Xu Yuehuai raised an eyebrow, did not agree, and looked at her, waiting for her to continue.
“Ming Qing is fighting within the sect and will likely be expelled. This matter is being handled by the Fourth Elder. My master is in seclusion and it’s inconvenient for him to get involved. The only person I can think of is you.” Ji Yaocen brought up the issue first. “The person she hit was Qin Chi. Qin Chi is not a good person. He probably did something outrageous to cause this. I don’t know how he got in touch with the Fourth Elder.”
The Fourth Elder was in seclusion seven days ago. He didn't want to see Xu Yuehuai and found it upsetting. Now he has come out of seclusion for Qin Chi. Not only that, he is also willing to offend the Ming family to give Qin Chi face.
Xu Yuehuai couldn't understand this matter at all. She didn't speak, but said fairly and impartially, "I can't help you with this matter. Fighting in private within the sect is strictly prohibited. Even if the other party is a terrible person, it is not a reason to violate the rules."
When Ji Yaocen came to see her, she had thought she would be rejected, but she did not expect that hearing the words of rejection would make her feel so complicated and so sad.
"Also, haven't you and Mingqing no longer had any relationship? What happens to her shouldn't affect you much."
Ji Yaocen was anxious for a moment, "But she shouldn't be punished so severely. I just want fairness. The other elders are all busy, and it's extremely difficult to see them. The Fourth Elder has been bribed and won't listen to anything I say. As a senior sister, when a junior sister is treated unfairly in the sect, it is my duty to stand up for justice. That's what a senior sister should do."
Xu Yuehuai was very satisfied. She wanted to make Ji Yaocen realize his true colors. "You said it yourself, this is against the rules. Use the rules to deal with him."
“But I…” Ji Yaocen was anxious, but she realized what Xu Yuehuai meant after she uttered just two words. She had agreed to help her!
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