Fairy, you call this repaying a debt of gratitude?

Chapter 108 Guidance

The following day, Shen Wei told Ye Qingci what Chu Yaoxi had instructed him to do.

"Her swordsmanship talent is indeed top-notch, and she is also diligent and hardworking, it's just a pity—"

The conversation ended abruptly there, with no further developments.

Shen Wei frowned slightly, wondering why he felt this way. He pondered for a moment but still had no clue, so he simply put it out of his mind and didn't take it to heart.

However, Chu Yaoxi did not come that day, so Shen Wei had no choice but to help Ye Qingci with some trivial matters as he had promised the day before. However, the matters were not complicated, mostly involving taking inventory of the palaces and residences within the peak and inventorying the warehouse resources.

Chu Xianqiu sent many servants and helpers to assist the two, and the matter was quickly resolved.

With everything settled and the mountains returning to tranquility, Ye Qingci specifically instructed Shen Wei before leaving, saying that he had an important personal matter and needed to leave the sect for a while. He would take care of all matters on the peak himself for the time being.

Ye Qingci left, leaving him alone on the mountain peak, and there was nothing for him to take care of himself.

So he spent the rest of his time cultivating diligently, improving his skills, and preparing for the Immortal Alliance Conference.

To be honest, Shen Wei wasn't very confident about taking the top spot in the Immortal Alliance Tournament.

He traveled around for many years and rarely came into contact with those prodigies who were carefully cultivated by the immortal sects and had been immersed in the sects since childhood, only needing to focus on cultivation.

Shen Wei never had a clear understanding of their true strength, so he was quite happy to see Chu Yaoxi at Yunyue Peak.

It wasn't for any other reason; I simply wanted to spar with her, to see her skill level, and to get a sense of my own abilities.

Shen Wei knew in his heart that if it were a life-or-death battle, few people of his generation could compare to him.

However, without using the Evil Dragon's Fury, he might not be able to defeat those immortal prodigies who have had endless cultivation resources since childhood and have steadily progressed step by step.

Therefore, he wanted to see how he would fare against a top-tier immortal genius like Chu Yaoxi, without using even a trace of the Evil Dragon's Fury and relying solely on his own pure cultivation.

As the young master of the Jade Balance Sect, Chu Yaoxi is among the top talents of her generation. If one can fight with her multiple times, one can also understand the true strength of the cultivators of the same age in the immortal sects and have a better understanding of the Immortal Alliance Conference.

However, this idea seems to be going to fall through.

Chu Yaoxi not only didn't come that day, but she also didn't appear at Yunyue Peak for several days afterward.

He then recalled what Ye Qingci had said.

Upon closer reflection, that sentence sounded like something you'd say at a funeral.

"Sigh, this child is good in every way, it's just... a pity."

This was a phrase that Shen Wei rarely heard at funerals in his previous life; the deceased was a young man of similar age to him.

We've gotten a bit off-topic. There's no doubt that Chu Yaoxi hasn't come these past few days because of this situation.

If something were to happen to her, the entire clan would likely be dressed in white mourning clothes the next day, with cries of grief filling the air.

He hadn't witnessed such a thing yet. Perhaps it had actually happened, but because there were only two people on Yunyue Peak, they hadn't informed him and Ye Qingci.

Shen Wei silently crossed out such thoughts from his mind; he was overthinking things.

Thinking about it this way, Ye Qingci's "it's a pity" should refer to some other unknown and regrettable secret about her.

As dusk fell, the setting sun shone through the layers of branches and leaves, turning the courtyard golden.

After finishing his sword practice, Shen Wei sat on a bench in the courtyard to rest, his thoughts drifting aimlessly.

"Why do you always look so lost in thought? You're not that much older than me."

A clear, proud female voice fell from above, breaking the tranquility of the courtyard and bringing his wandering thoughts back to reality.

He looked up blankly and saw a stunningly beautiful young woman in a white brocade robe looking down at him.

The only person who could be like that is Chu Yaoxi.

She crossed her arms and leaned down slightly, getting quite close to Shen Wei. Her round, full figure cast a shadow, which surprisingly made him feel a bit of pressure.

"It's you." Upon seeing who it was, a hint of surprise flashed in Shen Wei's eyes.

I had just started thinking about her when she arrived.

After taking in his surprised expression and tone, Chu Yaoxi frowned. "What's with that expression?"

Why do you look like you've seen the dead come back to life?

"There is a sense of déjà vu about it."

"Extremely boring."

Chu Yaoxi glanced at him with a somewhat speechless look, then straightened up, maintaining her previous posture.

"Why are you only arriving today?" Shen Wei asked.

"Some important matters have been delayed."

"What's the matter?"

"It's none of your business."

"But I've been worried about you."

"Thank you, but you can rest assured."

After saying that, she gently brushed her hair with the hand she was resting on her other arm, then turned around and prepared to walk towards Ye Qingci's residence.

"Wait a minute," Shen Wei called out to her, "I forgot to tell you, your Aunt Ye isn't on the peak today."

Chu Yaoxi stopped in her tracks, then turned around and asked, "Where did she go?"

Shen Wei raised an eyebrow, a smile on his face. "Maybe she's unhappy that you stood her up? That's why she's throwing a tantrum and refusing to see you."

"I think you'd be better off staying silent and pretending to be deep in thought," Chu Yaoxi rolled her eyes at him. "At least you'd be more pleasing to the eye the way you are, instead of annoying people the moment you open your mouth."

Shen Wei suppressed his smile and answered truthfully.

"Alright, that's not the reason. I don't know where she went either. I only know that she has been away from the sect for the past few days."

Ye Qingci did not say why she left, and Shen Wei had no interest in asking.

"When will she return?" Chu Yaoxi pressed.

"I don't know."

"Um."

Having received a reply, Chu Yaoxi said no more and turned to step down the blue stone steps.

"Don't rush off." Shen Wei suddenly stood up and called out to Chu Yaoxi, "Perhaps I can offer you some pointers on swordsmanship."

Chu Yaoxi stopped at the bottom of the descending, continuous bluestone steps, turning back with a disdainful look. "I started using a sword at four, and by twelve I could condense my own unique sword intent. Now, I'm just one step away from achieving sword heart clarity. Are you sure you can guide me with your level?"

Meeting her intimidating gaze, Shen Wei calmly replied, "How would I know if we don't spar?"

"Heh, that's fine too." Chu Yaoxi walked back with a cold laugh. "Let me see where your arrogance comes from."

The two moved to a spacious open area next to the courtyard. A gentle breeze began to rise, blowing up fallen leaves and ruffling their hair.

Chu Yaoxi held the sword in her right hand, placing it behind her back, her posture upright.

She looked up at Shen Wei opposite her. A gentle breeze brushed aside the hair on his forehead, revealing his handsome and angular features. He was dressed in a brocade robe passed down from the Yuheng Sect, which accentuated his tall and slender figure and noble demeanor.

In this situation, even Chu Yaoxi, who didn't care much about other people's appearances, had to admit that Shen Weizhen was extremely handsome.

"You look quite presentable in this brocade robe."

"Same to you."

He's not bad looking, but unfortunately, he's not a very good person.