Chapter 796: Don’t Forget About Me

Under everyone’s anxious anticipation, Yi Feng finally woke up.

In an instant, the courtyard was packed to the brim.

"Senior, please give us some guidance," Zeng Xian led the group in bowing respectfully.

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Yi Feng, still groggy from his nap, held a red letter in his hand and listened to Zeng Xian and the others' explanations, utterly confused.

Blah blah blah.

What on earth were they talking about?

He had just woken up from a nap, and now a group of people was telling him the world was about to end?

And they were asking him for advice?

What advice could he possibly give? He was panicking himself!

However.

Seeing the expectant looks on Zeng Xian and the others' faces, Yi Feng remembered that, in their eyes, he was supposed to be some kind of expert.

After all, he was a "Golden Immortal Level 60+."

It made sense that these rookies would come to him for advice.

"Hmm..."

"This matter..."

Yi Feng comforted them, "You don’t need to worry so much."

"In times of chaos, heroes will emerge."

With a wave of his hand, Yi Feng began to spout nonsense.

After all, there’s an old saying: "In troubled times, heroes rise."

In ancient times, how many chaotic eras had there been? And yet, there were always those who stepped up to lead.

Although he knew this might not apply to this fantasy world, he was just winging it anyway...

"Senior, are you saying that someone will come to save the world?" Zeng Xian and the others looked excited.

"Yes, someone will," Yi Feng replied seriously, continuing to comfort them.

"So, you don’t need to overthink it. Just follow the higher-ups' orders, do your part as a sect, and be ready to fight demons or wait for further instructions."

"Understood."

"We’ve got it."

"Thank you, Senior, for revealing the heavens' secrets. We’ll take our leave now."

Seeing Shi Qingwu standing outside the door, not coming in, the group tactfully left.

The expert had already given them divine insight; they couldn’t possibly disturb the couple’s private time...

After Zeng Xian and the others left.

Shi Qingwu stood at the door, hesitant.

Now, she had no idea how to face Yi Feng, this peerless expert.

But Yi Feng spotted her immediately.

"Ah!"

"Sect Master Shi, you’ve finally come out of seclusion!"

Yi Feng said with a face full of delight.

"Shi Qingwu pays her respects to Senior."

Shi Qingwu quickly bowed her head. Now that she knew Yi Feng’s true strength, she couldn’t possibly interact with him the same way as before.

"I had no idea of Senior’s true power, so my previous behavior was... I beg for Senior’s forgiveness..."

"Sect Master Shi, you’re too kind. No need for all this 'Senior' nonsense," Yi Feng said with a smile, rubbing his hands together.

"Thank you, Senior."

Shi Qingwu kept her head down, but her eyes couldn’t help but glance at Yi Feng’s face, lost in thought.

This was actually the first time she had truly taken a good look at Yi Feng.

Now, examining him closely.

She realized that Yi Feng had an otherworldly aura, every movement exuding a transcendent quality. His already handsome features, combined with this aura, made him incredibly captivating.

Especially now that his true strength was revealed, yet he remained humble and approachable, it was even more moving.

She regretted not noticing the signs earlier.

After all, someone as extraordinary as Yi Feng should have been obvious from the start.

At the same time, she was deeply grateful to Yi Feng.

This past year had been exhausting for her.

The constant sect infighting had worn her down.

As a woman, she was always seen as a junior by people like the Grand Elder. Although she had become the sect master through her own strength and cunning, she had no one in the sect she could truly trust.

If it weren’t for Yi Feng, she would still be mired in the struggle for power, far from the unified sect she now led.

Even troublemakers like the Second and Third Elders now treated her with respect, something that would have been unthinkable before.

"Thank you, Senior, for helping me resolve the sect’s conflicts."

Thinking of this, Shi Qingwu expressed her gratitude again.

"No need to thank me, no need."

Yi Feng quickly waved it off.

Then.

The atmosphere became awkward.

Shi Qingwu glanced at Yi Feng from the corner of her eye. After expressing her thanks, she had no idea what to say next. What if she said something wrong and upset this powerful figure?

Although the outside world saw them as engaged, she knew full well that there was no real relationship between them. Yi Feng probably didn’t even see her as worthy of his attention.

Yi Feng, meanwhile, was also glancing at Shi Qingwu from time to time.

This woman.

Isn’t she going to pay me?

Should I ask?

But that might not be appropriate. She hasn’t said she won’t pay.

So, I’ll just wait for her to bring it up!

In this awkward atmosphere, Shi Qingwu felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.

But when she noticed Yi Feng’s occasional glances, her cheeks couldn’t help but flush, and she lowered her head even further.

Could it be...

He’s interested in me?

Otherwise, why would such a powerful figure come to her for amusement?

At this thought, Shi Qingwu’s heart began to race.

In front of others, she might be a cold and authoritative sect master, but in front of Yi Feng, she had turned into a flustered young girl.

Then...

What should I do?

What choice should I make?

Unable to resist, she glanced at Yi Feng again.

He was so comfortable to be around.

So handsome.

If he were interested in her, it would surely be a blessing...

Then, I’ll wait and see what he says.

Shi Qingwu kept her head down, remaining silent, waiting for Yi Feng to speak.

"Hmm?"

Yi Feng frowned.

This woman, I’ve been waiting for so long, and she still hasn’t mentioned the money?

Should I...

Ask her for it?

This is a huge sum of 300,000!

But...

She’s a sect master after all. She probably has plenty of money. It’s not good to ask her right after she’s come out of seclusion. Forget it.

Both of them were lost in their own thoughts.

Waiting for the other to speak.

After a long, long time of silence...

Shi Qingwu’s eyes dimmed.

I must have been overthinking it.

Otherwise, why wouldn’t he say anything?

And in his eyes, I’m just the leader of a small sect. Our engagement was just a transaction. How could he possibly be interested in me?

Shi Qingwu let out a bitter laugh.

His silence probably meant he wanted her to leave on her own.

And yet, she had been daydreaming so much.

At this thought, her ears turned red, and she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

"Um, Senior, I’ll take my leave now."

Shi Qingwu just wanted to escape as quickly as possible.

With that, she turned and walked toward the door, her head lowered in shame and frustration.

But just as she reached the door, Yi Feng’s voice called out.

"Sect Master Shi, wait."

"Senior, is there something else?"

"Uh."

Yi Feng rubbed his forehead, regretting that he wouldn’t get the money this time. So, he decided to remind her in a roundabout way, "I just wanted to say, Sect Master Shi, when will you come to see me again?"

"Come to see you?"

Shi Qingwu was puzzled, and at the same time, shocked.

Her heart began to race again.

What did he mean by that?

"Uh, haha, what I mean is, Sect Master Shi, you’re very busy, and that’s fine. But don’t forget, there’s still me in this courtyard. Don’t get so busy that you lose your way. Make sure to come visit me when you have time..."

Yi Feng rubbed his nose, hinting with a meaningful tone.