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It was late into the night.
And on Blue Steam Mountain, Yang Wei was going through his inheritance one more time. He wasn't studying it because he believed he would forget any information, rather he did studied the material constantly so he could possibly learn something new.
He Dongmei wiped some sweat off her forehead using her forearm. "Ahhhhh~ finally done!" she looked very satisfied, from her exhalation to the way she spoke.
She was done cleaning the personal abode that was provided to "Wu Mingyu" by the matriarchs on the request of Chief Elder Sun. Turning to Yang Wei, she said, "I can't believe they'd give you such a huge place, Senior Brother!" she spoke with so much excitement.
But then, she paused and stroked her chin and said, "Well, come to think of it, it does make sense that you'd receive such privileges as a Star Disciple." A small shrug followed her words, "Only Senior Brother Yang can be a Star Disciple in two sects greatly dominated by women."
Yang Wei simply responded with a nod to He Dongmei's seemingly endless rambling.
"Hmm, if you think of it, anyone who has the ability to become a Star Disciple in an upper-class sect shouldn't have any problems being one in a mere middle-class sect. Don't you think?"
"Hahah.." He Dongmei grinned a little as she chuckled. "I guess Senior Brother is right, I'm sure their trials were a piece of cake."
Another simple nod from Yang Wei. "Mhm.."
Still though, I guess when you think of it, the White Serpent Sect, as much as I've seen, does have stronger members if you decide to compare its Core Formation cultivators with ours. Honestly, maybe Yurong could even beat one or two of the Peak Chiefs if she was Nascent Soul realm... her blood Qi cultivation is astounding.
Much like other times, Yang Wei had lost himself thinking.
"Senior Brother?"
"Senior Brother!"
"Huh?" Yang Wei answered. "What's the problem?"
He Dongmei looked a little worried. She walked over to where he was laying on floorboards and reading, then knelt next to him. "Senior Brother?" she placed a backhand on his forehead and said, "Are you okay? If you need some medicines I'm an expert in making all kinds - headaches, diarrhea, indigestion, stomachaches..."
"No, don't worry about it," he said as he rose to his feet. He gently patted He Dongmei on the head then told her, "You need to go rest, you're always working so hard for me that you don't get enough time for yourself." He flicked open his folding fan and exited the abode.
Both hands of He Dongmei gently touched the spot on her head Yang Wei had patted, "Yes, sir." At that point she couldn't hide the wide smile on her occasionally child-like face.
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Yang Wei had turned back to his Wu Mingyu appearance.
He was now enjoying a small stroll through the wide road paths of Blue Steam Mountain.
"Wu Mingyu, right?"
Yang Wei nodded, "Yes, that's my name."
"W-what are you doing here? Outside by this time."
"Oh? I didn't know we weren't allowed to walk freely in our own territory at night."
Even when he was trying to sound respectful, it was still very difficult for him due to his naturally sarcastic-sounding tone.
"Hm, I suppose you're right," Chen Yuxi agreed with a small nod of her head.
Yang Wei too nodded and turned to take his leave.
But then, Chen Yuxi realized that this just might be her chance to try and relate with a disciple of the sect. If she wanted to know whatever they liked and hated about her, then the only proper way was through a disciple.
And from her point of view, who better to ask than "Wu Mingyu" a Star Disciple of the sect.
Surely she's an observant young woman, she'd know what her fellow disciples think of me...
Before Yang Wei could get far enough, he already had a smug smile on his face, as if he knew the chief elder was about to call him back. And just as he thought, she did.
"Mingyu."
He stopped and slowly turned to face Chen Yuxi, acting innocent and confused like he didn't know he'd be called. He folded his fan and then said, "Y-yes? You called, Chief Elder." There was not a single error in the way he projected his voice, it was perfect to a T—carrying the usual warmth of awkwardness it should when any disciple heard an elder call them by their given name.
Chen Yuxi placed a hand on her left shoulder, "I've been feeling a bit of a sore pain in my back. I believe it's because of the constant sitting I've had to do in the recent meetings with the elders of our neighboring sect."
"I see, do you need me to help you massage it, Chief Elder?" Yang Wei requested.
The chief elder was surprised.
Wow, she's really an outgoing young lady... she easily knew what I was hinting at and matched me thought for thought. If only conversations were this easy with other people.
While Wu Mingyu may have been smiling with those soft cherry-colored lips and innocent blue eyes of hers, on the inside Yang Wei was grinning.
Socially awkward women are the easiest to make a relationship with, especially when she's dashingly beautiful. I could use her as a way to get that old gremlin to teach me Fang Peak Body Refinement, while also learning her Scale Peak Body Refinement.
I don't think Yurong and Gu Zhi relate well, so someone neutral like Yuxi would be the best choice without a doubt...
Chen Yuxi cleared her throat to maintain her composure.
However, on the inside she was really excited—getting to talk with someone who she believed thought like her would prove to be interesting.
"Let's go to my chambers then."