Fairy, you call this repaying a debt of gratitude?

Chapter 106 My Guess

Although the four disciples were unwilling, they had no choice but to leave and go to the Hall of Enforcement to receive their punishment. Soon, new disciples took over their posts at the mountain gate, and the matter was considered closed. Chu Yaoxi withdrew the coldness in her eyes, turned around and walked slowly towards the depths of the sect alongside Shen Wei.

A gentle breeze blew along the mountain path, and the scenery remained as beautiful as when Shen Wei had come before.

"You returned to my Yuheng Sect to seek an audience with my mother. What exactly is your intention?"

They walked side by side for a while, when Chu Yaoxi suddenly spoke up.

"Become a disciple of the Jade Balance Sect, participate in the Immortal Alliance Conference, and win the championship in one fell swoop," Shen Wei answered truthfully.

Chu Yaoxi glanced at him sideways, then calmly looked away. Her voice was still clear, but less cold: "Heh, you've got quite the big mouth. But I still advise you to give up on this idea as soon as possible and go back."

"Because the top spot in the Immortal Alliance Tournament will only belong to me." As she said this, her eyes were full of confidence.

Shen Wei raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Your tone is just as sharp."

"Hehe." Chu Yaoxi chuckled, her eyes full of confidence. "Once the Immortal Alliance Conference begins, we'll see who's just talking big."

The two didn't say anything more and walked all the way to the sect master's hall, where Chu Qianqiu handled affairs.

There were even more disciples on duty in front of the main hall, but with Chu Yaoxi there, they had no trouble getting through. However, it was precisely because of Chu Yaoxi's presence that all the disciples passing by turned their heads and whispered among themselves, their eyes lingering between the two of them, speculating about Shen Wei's mysterious identity and his subtle relationship with Chu Yaoxi.

The two stopped in front of the palace gate. Chu Yaoxi informed them and immediately received permission. The two then pushed open the door and entered.

The main hall is furnished in a simple and elegant style, with fine sandalwood incense burning in the air, creating a sense of tranquility.

Sitting in the main seat of the hall was naturally Chu Qianqiu, but she wasn't the only one there. Ye Qingci sat gracefully in the guest seat, her elegant posture revealing her beautiful waistline; the two were probably discussing something.

"Mother, I've brought him. He needs to see you." After saying this, Chu Yaoxi glanced at Ye Qingci, who was sitting in the guest seat. "Aunt Ye is here too."

"Mmm," Ye Qingci responded softly, but did not turn around.

Chu Qianqiu sat in front of the long desk, facing the door.

Upon seeing Chu Yaoxi's figure clearly, a brief look of surprise flashed across her eyes, but she quickly concealed it and said with a smile, "Young Master Shen, I knew you would come back."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingci slowly turned her head. Seeing that the person beside Chu Yaoxi was Shen Wei, her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. She seemed surprised that Shen Wei would return, or perhaps she hadn't expected him to come back so quickly.

Shen Weichao and the other person cupped their hands in greeting. "Sect Leader Chu's words earlier have deeply moved me. After much thought, I have decided to return and dedicate myself to the Jade Balance Sect, to do my part for the Sect Leader."

Hearing this, Chu Yaoxi couldn't help but sneer coldly, "You speak so grandly and righteously, but if it weren't for the chance to participate in the Immortal Alliance Conference, why would you have made a special trip back to the Jade Balance Sect?"

Shen Wei's words were merely polite, and he was not angered by Chu Yaoxi's attack.

Then, at Chu Qianqiu's suggestion, the two sat down on either side of Ye Qingci.

"It's alright. Whatever your initial intention, our Jade Balance Sect has always been eager to seek out talented individuals and sincerely welcomes Young Hero Shen back. It just so happens that your timing is perfect. I was just discussing important sect matters with Qingci, which happens to be related to the Immortal Alliance Conference."

"What's the matter?"

"Our Jade Balance Sect is divided into seven peaks, each with its own responsibilities, managing different important matters of the sect and maintaining its operation," Chu Qianqiu said slowly and solemnly. "Only the Yunyue Peak has been vacant for a long time. The former peak master was sent on a mission and unfortunately perished. For many years afterward, no suitable candidate succeeded him as peak master, so the huge Yunyue Peak was left idle, and all the disciples under his command were dispersed to the other six peaks."

"The Immortal Alliance Conference is held once every ten years, and the most recent one will begin in three months. According to the rules, each peak will send three personal disciples to participate. In order to achieve a better ranking in the Immortal Alliance Conference, I have decided to reopen Yunyue Peak, and I would like to invite Qingci to serve as the peak master as an elder."

After Chu Qianqiu finished speaking, she glanced at Ye Qingci again, "Qingci, what do you think?"

"I have no objection."

Shen Wei pondered to himself, if each peak only sends three disciples—

The Immortal Alliance Conference is held once every ten years, and there are only three months left until the opening ceremony. Therefore, the other peaks must have already decided on their candidates. In addition, the number of participants is scarce and of great significance. Even if one is strong, the peaks will most likely not give up their ranking to an outsider.

At present, becoming Ye Qingci's disciple and a personal disciple of Yunyue Peak seems to be the best arrangement.

"In that case, I have no objection."

As Shen Wei spoke, he felt a pang of emotion. He never expected that things would turn out so unexpectedly, and in the end, he would still become Ye Qingci's disciple.

"Don't be secretly pleased. Don't think that just because you've entered Yunyue Peak, become Aunt Ye's disciple, and received her guidance, you can rest easy."

"I never thought that way. Besides, even without her guidance, I can easily outmaneuver you."

When Shen Wei said this, Ye Qingci glanced at him sideways.

Chu Yaoxi naturally wanted to refute this, but just as she opened her mouth, she heard Chu Qianqiu's gentle voice.

"Alright, Yaoxi. From now on, Shen Wei is a formal disciple of my Yuheng Sect. You must not be so aggressive towards him anymore. First, take him to the Hall of Affairs to register and receive his disciple robes. Then, take him to Yunyue Peak to settle into his residence and familiarize him with the sect's territory. I have some important matters to discuss with your Aunt Ye alone."

"I wasn't being aggressive at all."

However, Chu Yaoxi didn't say anything more after that. She stood up somewhat reluctantly and then raised her hand to signal Shen Wei to follow.

Shen Wei followed silently. After they left the main hall, Chu Yaoxi couldn't contain her curiosity and asked, "What exactly is your relationship with Aunt Ye? I always feel that the way she looks at you is particularly strange. She doesn't look at other people like that."

"Strange, I didn't feel anything."

"Hmm, maybe it's just my imagination. So what exactly is your relationship?"

"Didn't she say before that I was the son of her old friend?"

"I see. Then I think it must be because you look too much like your parents that Aunt Ye was reminded of her past feelings and secretly transferred them to you."

Shen Wei was somewhat surprised by the girl's imagination. He chuckled and asked, "How did you come to this conclusion?"

Chu Yaoxi raised her smooth chin and said smugly, "I guessed."