Chapter 226: Unexpected Guests

“Mu Qingwan… Lingxiu Pavilion?” Feng Qingya’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.She immediately removed the restrictive array in the room and walked out into the courtyard.

Indeed, she saw three tall figures standing at her gate.

The leader was wearing a light blue long dress, with a fresh and refined face and a temperament like an orchid in the valley.

The two women behind her were equally beautiful.

Even Su Jingzhen, who was accustomed to seeing beautiful people, couldn’t help but be taken aback.

“Friend Mu, it’s been a long time. What brings you to Qingya’s place today?”

Feng Qingya’s face still wore her signature smile, making it impossible to discern her true emotions.

As she spoke, she extended her hand in a gesture of invitation.

The three women outside, Mu Qingwan and her two attendants, finally entered.

Feng Qingya led them to another room, temporarily serving as a reception hall.

Su Jingzhen and the others sat on one side, while Mu Qingwan and her two attendants sat on the other.

At this moment, Mu Qingwan’s gaze fell on Xuening, who was sitting beside Su Jingzhen.

Mu Qingwan then smiled and said, “I, Qingwan, have never been one to guess others’ thoughts or let others guess mine. I believe that cultivators of our generation should be open and honest. So, I’ll get straight to the point. Lingxiu Pavilion has the intention of inviting Miss Xuening to join us. Is there such an opportunity?”

Without beating around the bush, Mu Qingwan got straight to the point, which was quite direct.

Mu Qingwan’s words caused Su Jingzhen and the others to pause in surprise.

However, they acknowledged this way of doing things.

Before Feng Qingya could respond, Mu Qingwan continued, “Miss Feng, please don’t worry. I do have some say in Lingxiu Pavilion. If you agree, then Miss Xuening’s position and treatment in Lingxiu Pavilion will be without any worries. Although Lingxiu Pavilion is not a alchemy sect, we will definitely do our best to provide Miss Xuening with the best alchemy environment.”

Mu Qingwan spoke with great solemnity.

Feng Qingya’s lips curled up into a smile once again: “Miss Xuening is not my subordinate. I don’t have a say in this matter. Joining any sect is her own freedom. If she’s willing to join Lingxiu Pavilion, then Qingya won’t be able to stop her.”

This wasn’t a refusal, as Feng Qingya and Su Jingzhen were only there to help.

If Su Jingzhen and Xuening could really make it to the top three, Feng Qingya would be extremely grateful. And where would she have the authority to instruct them to do anything?

As soon as she said this, Mu Qingwan’s gaze, along with her two attendants’, instantly fell on Xuening, filled with expectation.

However, before Mu Qingwan could speak, Xuening directly said, “Thank you for your kind intentions, but I won’t be joining Lingxiu Pavilion.”

Xuening’s words were calm, yet resolute.

Mu Qingwan’s expression slightly froze, as she hadn’t expected Xuening to refuse so decisively.

She then smiled and said, “No worries, Miss Xuening can take some time to learn more about Lingxiu Pavilion and make a decision later. As long as Miss Xuening is willing, Lingxiu Pavilion’s doors will always be open to her.”

After saying this, Mu Qingwan stood up to bid farewell.

It would be impolite to linger any longer, especially since the other party had already clearly refused.

“It’s no wonder Mu Qingwan is the leader of Lingxiu Pavilion’s younger generation. Her character is indeed likable by many people. Cultivators are often complex, but someone as pure and direct as her is rare.”

As Mu Qingwan and her attendants left the small courtyard, Feng Qingya’s lips curled up into a smile once again. Seaʀᴄh the NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Elder Mu nodded in agreement: “Indeed, Lingxiu Pavilion’s current generation is quite strong. And Mu Qingwan is truly exceptional. But it’s unexpected that they came first.”

Elder Mu’s words caused Feng Qingya’s lips to curve up into a smile once again.

“The Feng family? Ha ha, I’ve long since given up on them. Watch and see, before the third round begins, the Feng family won’t send a representative. In their eyes, everything I, Feng Qingya, have belongs to them. In their eyes, I should sacrifice everything for the family, and my fate shouldn’t belong to myself.”

As Feng Qingya spoke, her tone was helpless and sorrowful, but her eyes were filled with unyielding determination.

Su Jingzhen and the others could only sigh in response.

However, Feng Qingya soon adjusted her mood and smiled again: “If I’m not mistaken, I think another power will arrive soon.”

Today, Su Jingzhen had successfully refined a superior-quality product. Lingxiu Pavilion had come for Xuening, but only because they only accepted female disciples. However, it was clear that more powers would value Su Jingzhen’s potential.

“Miss Feng, I’m from the Alchemist Association, and I’ve come to pay my respects. I hope you won’t refuse to see me.”

However, before Feng Qingya could respond, a somewhat aged voice came from outside.

Upon hearing this, the four people inside the room changed their expressions once again.

Because the voice wasn’t anyone else, but Vice President Ouyang from the Alchemist Association!

Feng Qingya and the others had expected more powers to come, but they hadn’t expected the second one to be the Alchemist Association, and even more surprisingly, it was the current highest-ranking Vice President Ouyang himself!

They didn’t dare hesitate and directly went to the door.

Indeed, they saw the short and stout figure, smiling warmly as he stood outside the courtyard.

Moreover, beside him, there were no other Alchemist Association disciples, but instead, another high-ranking and powerful figure!

Yao Changsheng!

Su Jingzhen and the others were even more shocked.

“Greetings, esteemed seniors!” Feng Qingya said, her voice trembling slightly.

Although Yao Changsheng represented the Feng family, he was also a respected elder.

Feng Qingya didn’t dare be impolite, and Su Jingzhen and Xuening also paid their respects to the two elderly figures.

“Heh heh, we two old men have come uninvited, and we hope we won’t cause any trouble for Miss Feng and her friends,” Vice President Ouyang said with a smile, without any airs.

“It’s an honor for Qingya,” Feng Qingya replied, smiling.

As they exchanged pleasantries, Feng Qingya led the two elderly figures to the reception hall.

Just like Mu Qingwan earlier, once they arrived, Yao Changsheng’s gaze fell on Su Jingzhen and Xuening.

Yao Changsheng then spoke up: “Miss Feng, please don’t worry. I’ve come here not to represent the Feng family’s stance, but solely on my own behalf.”

This statement caused Feng Qingya’s heart to relax slightly.

The two elderly figures’ gazes then fell on Xuening and Su Jingzhen once again.

“How is Elder Dantai?”