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Jiang Xiaochuan smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "Senior sisters have good memories. It has indeed been many years since we last met. You have all become even more beautiful. I didn't recognize you at first glance. I thought you were some of the new fairy junior sisters taken in by the head monk."

"Glib talker," the female disciples spat in unison, but then burst into laughter.

Wen Min, listening from the side, couldn't help but smile. Her gaze fell on Jiang Xiaochuan's smiling profile, and she suddenly remembered the little boy that Tian Buyi had dragged around to show off many years ago.

At that time, he was indeed only up to an adult's waist. His face was still childish, but his eyes were bright. He was not shy at all when surrounded by a group of female disciples, and he even greeted them with a smile, "Hello, senior sisters."

In the blink of an eye...

The round-faced female disciple chuckled again, "Junior Brother Jiang, you've always known how to sweet-talk people. I remember when you came to our Little Bamboo Peak as a child, you fell and got all bruised..."

Jiang Xiaochuan quickly interrupted, scratching his head and laughing, "This is an old embarrassing story, please forgive me, Senior Sister."

The crowd chuckled again.

At this moment, Jiang Xiaochuan seemed to remember something, his eyes lit up, he reached into his pocket, rummaged around for a few moments, and pulled out several exquisite and small bamboo boxes.

Jiang Xiaochuan smiled and handed the box over.

"Speaking of my childhood, before coming here, I had some free time and started experimenting with some snacks, making some candy. If you senior sisters don't mind, would you like to try some?"

"Candy?" Several female disciples' eyes lit up, and they curiously gathered around.

Jiang Xiaochuan walked up to Tian Ling'er first, handed her a box, and said gently, "Senior Sister Ling'er, this box is for you. Try it and see if you like it."

Tian Ling'er, who had been standing a little distance away with her lips slightly downturned, immediately brightened up when she saw Jiang Xiaochuan hand it to her first. She smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you, Xiaochuan!"

Jiang Xiaochuan walked up to Wenmin and handed her a box, his smile bright and clear: "Senior Sister Wenmin, this is for you. It's fruit-flavored candy that I just made up myself, it's not a bribe."

Wen Min was slightly taken aback, took the bamboo box, and teased with a smile, "Junior Brother Jiang is becoming more and more thoughtful, even knowing to bring gifts."

"Senior sister, please don't make fun of me," Jiang Xiaochuan said with a smile, turning around to distribute the remaining boxes to the other female disciples of Xiaozhu Peak.

The female disciples happily accepted the box and eagerly opened it. Inside, they found a dozen or so translucent candies, each a different color.

"It smells so good!"

"What is this made of?"

Jiang Xiaochuan explained, "It's made with fruit and honey. Would you senior sisters like to try some?"

Wenmin gently opened the bamboo box, and a sweet, mixed fruity aroma wafted out.

She picked up a pale pink candy and put it in her mouth.

The sweetness melts on the tongue, first with a light peach blossom fragrance, then with the warm sweetness of honey, and finally with a perfectly balanced touch of tartness, creating distinct layers.

"Delicious!" someone exclaimed in delight.

"It really is! It tastes much better than the malt candy I buy down the mountain."

"Junior Brother Jiang is amazing!"

Wenmin savored the sweetness in her mouth, her eyebrows unconsciously curving upwards.

"It's really good," Wenmin praised softly.

"I'm glad you like it, senior sister. I just did it on a whim, I didn't expect it to actually work."

As he spoke, he subconsciously reached into his clothes.

Wenmin noticed this detail. Her gaze swept over the slightly bulging outline of his chest, and a thought suddenly flashed through her mind: There seems to be something else in his arms.

But she didn't ask, she just smiled and watched as he was surrounded by several junior sisters from Xiaozhu Peak, who asked him all sorts of questions.

"Junior Brother Jiang, do you have any more? One box isn't enough!" a female disciple asked with a grin.

Jiang Xiaochuan waved his hands repeatedly and laughed, "That's all, that's all, it's all here."

He spoke sincerely, but Wenmin noticed that as he spoke, his hand unconsciously went to his chest.

Wenmin chuckled inwardly: This kid is still keeping secrets.

But she didn't expose it. She just held the candy in her mouth, feeling the sweetness spread from the tip of her tongue to her heart, making her feel warm all over.

Tian Ling'er had somehow moved to a place a little further away from the crowd, her back to them, looking at the flowing clouds in the square. Her profile was expressionless, but the corners of her mouth were slightly turned down, and she was tightly clutching the bamboo candy box in her hand.

Wenmin then came to her senses, composed herself, and carefully put the bamboo box into her sleeve.

Then, gently pushing aside his still-laughing junior sisters, he walked to Tian Ling'er's side, naturally took her hand, and said with a warm smile, "Junior Sister Ling'er, it's been years since I last saw you, and you've grown even more beautiful and charming. This red dress looks so bright and dazzling on you, like the most beautiful camellia."

Tian Ling'er turned her head and saw that it was Wen Min. She immediately forced a smile and praised back, "Senior Sister Wen Min is really beautiful. She is gentle, generous, and has a great temperament." Although her tone was sweet, the slight aloofness and displeasure in her eyes could not be hidden from a careful person.

Wenmin assumed she was just a little temperamental because she had been neglected for a while, and didn't mind. She smiled and pulled her among the female disciples of Xiaozhu Peak.

The young women quickly started chatting away, their topics ranging from clothes and jewelry to interesting anecdotes about cultivation, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

A short while later, Du Bishu muttered in a low voice, "So many people, another group is coming."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaochuan and Zhang Xiaofan turned around to look.

On the other side of the square, about thirty or forty people were walking in a large group towards them.

These people were all dressed in snow-white, close-fitting clothes, with long swords at their waists. They walked in neat rows, full of energy, and their brows carried a sharpness and... a sense of superiority? Their gait was radiant, attracting the attention of many disciples around them.

The leader, dressed in white, was tall and handsome with a smile on his lips and a composed demeanor. This was Qi Hao. Beside him was Lin Jingyu, whose face was cold and whose eyes were sharp.

Qi Hao saw the group from Dazhu Peak from afar, especially Jiang Xiaochuan. His smile remained unchanged as he led the disciples from Longshou Peak over.

"Junior Brother Song, Junior Brother Jiang, fellow junior brothers and sisters, how have you been?" Qi Hao greeted with a cupped hand.

Song Daren quickly returned the greeting: "Senior Brother Qi, Junior Brother Lin."

Jiang Xiaochuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Senior Brother Qi, you are even more dashing than before."

Qi Hao's gaze lingered on Jiang Xiaochuan's face, his smile deepening: "Junior Brother Jiang is joking. Two years ago, after we parted ways at Dazhu Peak, I knew I was no match for you. Now, two years have passed, and your cultivation has improved even more. I'm afraid the title of champion in this Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament will undoubtedly belong to you." He spoke frankly, but there was also a hint of probing in his words.

Jiang Xiaochuan laughed and waved his hand, saying, "Senior Brother Qi, you flatter me too much. Qingyun Sect is full of talented people, with hidden dragons and crouching tigers. How could I, with my meager skills, dare to covet the championship? Senior Brother Qi, on the other hand, with your extraordinary talent, profound cultivation, and handsome appearance, you are the real favorite to win this time. I still need to learn more from you."

The two exchanged pleasantries and pleasantries, their tone relaxed, as if their sparring match two years ago had never happened.

Qi Hao exchanged a few more pleasantries, then changed the subject, seemingly casually reminding him, "However, Junior Brother Jiang, in this martial arts competition, besides the elites from each branch, there is one person you should be wary of."

"Oh? Who is it?"