Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Miss Cao, you flatter me. I am merely a student from the East Academy, no different from any of you here."

Faced with Cao Keying's sarcastic remarks, Ren Lingyun merely shook his head slightly, his face showing no anger whatsoever. "As for why I have led my team to Falling Star Valley, it is naturally to carry out the mission assigned by the elders of the past. I have no other intentions."

"No other intention? Hmph, what a fine 'no other intention'!"

Upon hearing Ren Lingyun's explanation, Cao Keying snorted coldly again, her beautiful eyes now even more resentful. "Ren Lingyun, even after all these years, you're still so selfish and self-serving, you haven't changed at all...!"

"It truly proves the old saying: all crows are black, and there isn't a single good man in this world...!"

Cao Keying's tone was full of displeasure, and she launched into a tirade against Ren Lingyun, as if she had some deep-seated grudge against him.

"Are there no good men in this world?"

"Auntie, isn't that a bit too much...?"

"Yes, Sister Cao! We southerners have always valued loyalty and righteousness..."

At this moment, Duan Lang and Baturu, who were standing next to Cao Keying, were also caught in the crossfire and couldn't help but interject.

"Shut up!"

Cao Keying glared fiercely at Duan Lang and Baturu beside her, still looking indignant, while the others wisely shut their mouths.

After all, you can still escape if you offend the old abbot, but if you offend Cao Keying, the big sister, then you're doomed!

"Tsk, these two seem to have a story...?"

Seeing this, Lu Feng, who was behind him, also cast a curious glance, while touching his chin and looking thoughtful.

As the saying goes, even if you haven't eaten pork, you've still seen pigs run.

Based on Lu Feng's experience dealing with women over the years, it's clear that the relationship between Cao Keying and Ren Lingyun is not as simple as it seems on the surface. There is likely a hidden love-hate relationship, or even a tragic love affair behind it!

"Fellow Daoist Lu, please excuse my poor appearance."

Seemingly noticing Lu Feng's gossipy gaze behind him, Ren Lingyun glanced sideways and secretly transmitted his voice, "Actually, I have no personal grudges or grudges with Miss Cao. It's just because of a small misunderstanding that happened in the past..."

"Furthermore, because Mr. Ren didn't have time to explain things clearly in a timely manner, Ms. Cao misunderstood him..."

Ren Lingyun's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

After all, as the future ruler of Dongyun Kingdom and an elite of the East Academy of Luoxing Academy, he was busy with various complicated matters every day in addition to cultivation. Sometimes he would inevitably overlook some small things, which would cause misunderstandings among others.

"A small misunderstanding?"

Upon hearing Ren Lingyun's explanation, Lu Feng's gaze shifted again, noticing that Cao Keying was still staring at him with a resentful expression, like a young wife abandoned by her husband. He couldn't help but smile slightly, "Hehe, Your Highness, it wasn't that I was deliberately gossiping and spreading rumors..."

"But Miss Cao's pitiful and melancholic eyes seem more like a simple misunderstanding, Your Highness..."

"Uh, this...!"

Faced with Lu Feng's teasing, even the usually composed Ren Lingyun's expression froze slightly, and he was momentarily speechless.

"Ren Lingyun, enough with the nonsense. Are these people all your teammates?"

Suddenly, Cao Keying's cold shout rang in his ears again, immediately interrupting Ren Lingyun's thoughts.

"Indeed, this is Brother Xia from the Five Spirits Society, Miss Leng, and this gentleman next to me is my old friend, Brother Lu Feng, who also comes from Dongyun Kingdom."

Seeing Cao Keying looking at Lu Feng and the others behind him with a wary expression, Ren Lingyun didn't waste any words and quickly introduced them.

After all, the other party was an elite member of the East Academy just like him, while Lu Feng and the others were either from the South Academy or had just been promoted to the South Academy. It was their first time entering the Starfall Secret Realm, so they were complete novices. It was normal for Cao Keying to have doubts at the moment.

"I am Lu Feng from the South Campus. I have met Aunt Cao... no, Senior Sister Cao!"

Taking a step forward as well, Lu Feng bowed slightly to Cao Keying opposite him, then casually took out a small glass bottle containing pills from his storage ring and handed it to her, saying, "Senior Sister Cao, this is just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it with a smile."

"Hmph, you've got a way with words, kid! Unlike that annoying scoundrel. We're both gentlemen from Dongyun Kingdom, but the difference in our manners is like heaven and earth..."

Faced with Lu Feng's fawning gifts, Cao Keying raised an eyebrow, glanced at Ren Lingyun beside her, and then said meaningfully, "However, one shouldn't accept gifts without merit, so let's skip these things!"

"Senior Sister Cao, you flatter me. This is nothing special, just a youth-preserving pill I made in my spare time. Although it's not of high grade, only around fifth rank, it has the miraculous effects of 'preserving youth, protecting the skin, whitening, and reducing wrinkles'..."

At this point, Lu Feng sighed again, feigning regret, "Alas, although this pill is very effective, it's probably not needed right now. After all, Senior Sister Cao, you are naturally beautiful and have a captivating appearance, so I suppose you don't need these anti-aging pills..."

"Anti-aging skincare, whitening, and wrinkle reduction?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Keying's pretty face froze slightly at first, then she rushed to Lu Feng's side and snatched the small glass bottle from his hand. "Hey! Junior Lu Feng, you're too kind!"

"While I am pretty, I'm not as exaggerated as you describe, junior, hahaha!"

"Alright! Since you're so sincere, junior, how could I possibly refuse your kindness? I'll reluctantly accept these Youth-Preserving Pills!"

"By the way, Junior Brother Lu Feng, if you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me. I'll definitely protect you!"

Cao Keying shoved the small glass bottle into her chest, grinning as she patted Lu Feng on the shoulder, like a mafia boss recruiting a follower on the spot, leaving everyone present looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Holy crap, this actually works?"

"No way, Sister Cao, who's always so serious, actually smiled? Am I seeing things? Could this be the legendary 'friend of women'? The 'wife killer'?"

"Hmm, Brother Lu is indeed extraordinary! Even the usually aloof Miss Cao was able to lower her guard and even greet him with a smile in the end... He is truly a role model for us all!"

Seeing Cao Keying publicly accept Lu Feng as her subordinate, not only were Duan Lang and Baturu dumbfounded, but even Ren Lingyun, who was standing to the side, was equally astonished and sighed.

After all, he had tried to explain the misunderstanding to Cao Keying before, but he failed every time, and each time he was met with her eye-rolling and ridicule.

Therefore, seeing Lu Feng easily capture Xia Cao Keying and freely roam the dragon, Ren Lingyun was naturally very envious.

"Senior Sister Cao, you're too kind. I truly don't deserve such praise. It's my honor to be Senior Sister Cao's junior!"

At this moment, facing Cao Keying's praise, Lu Feng remained calm and composed, cupping his hands in a gesture of respect.

As the saying goes, everyone has a love for beauty!

Even Cao Keying, the rude, barbaric, and fiery leader of the East Courtyard, was no exception!

Therefore, Lu Feng is now catering to her preferences and addressing her specific needs, showing no fear that Cao Keying will not take the bait!

"Hey! Junior Lu Feng, you're really good with words. Actually, I'm not that great, hahaha!"

Cao Keying took another step forward and patted Lu Feng's shoulder. At this moment, the two bodies were almost pressed together, and the pair of full and round breasts on the former's chest were also close at hand, which made Lu Feng's mouth dry and his lower abdomen hot.

"Holy crap! This is outrageously outrageous...!"

"Girls who practice martial arts and training year-round are truly extraordinary...!"

Facing Cao Keying's pair of enormous jade rabbits so close to his eyes, Lu Feng couldn't help but swallow hard, secretly sighing in his heart.

"Tch! This guy's really popular with women...!"

Seeing this ambiguous scene, Leng Ying, who had been silent for a long time, also frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes flashing with displeasure. She immediately turned her head away, like a jealous little wife, wanting to avoid seeing it.

"Fifth Sister, what's wrong?"

Having also noticed Leng Ying's unusual expression, Xia Zhenhu quickly withdrew his envy of Lu Feng and asked with a puzzled look.