Someone has already recognized Jie Wenzhan.
"It’s Jie Wenzhan from the Canglang Sect!"
"It’s him, the one with the curly hair and good looks."
"Full of a sense of justice, truly a model for us all."
"So he’s the one who received the legacy of the mighty? No wonder!"
The surrounding exclamations of admiration made Jie Wenzhan a little embarrassed.
The cultivator under Jie Wenzhan’s foot was already shivering; he just saw a pretty young lady and wanted to take advantage, not expecting to provoke Jie Wenzhan, who was now one of the two great talents of the day, and with the backing of a great sect like Canglang Sect. How could he afford to offend such a person?
"No, Senior Jie, spare me, I won’t do it again, never again. I didn’t do anything, I didn’t even touch the lady’s face, I just said a few things I shouldn’t have. Senior, spare me. I will never dare again." The cultivator at Jie Wenzhan’s feet cried and begged for mercy.
"Scram." Jie Wenzhan kicked the cultivator away.
Then he was about to leave with Yang Shirui and Cheng Miaomiao.
However, the rescued young lady followed them.
"Senior Brother Jie, thank you." The young lady smiled shyly, "I’m a disciple of the Xiliu Sect. Today I was impulsive and willful, going out alone, I didn’t expect to encounter someone like that."
"It was nothing." Jie Wenzhan waved his hand, indifferent, "Since you’re a junior sister from the Xiliu Sect, you should hurry back. Next time, traveling with someone might be better."
Xiliu Sect is one of the three major sects, after Canglang Sect and Wuji Sect comes Xiliu Sect.
"Senior Brother Jie, where are you heading? I’m actually quite familiar with this area, I could lead the way." The young lady from the Xiliu Sect said with a smile, "My surname is Pei."
"Junior Sister Pei, there’s no need, my senior brothers and I are just wandering around." Before Jie Wenzhan could speak, Yang Shirui spoke first, already feeling frustrated. What was going on? Every woman saved by Senior Brother Jie seemed ready to offer themselves! How infuriating!
"Yes, Miss Pei, we’re just fine exploring on our own. There’s no need for a guide. We can find our way back." Cheng Miaomiao was quick to add her own refusal. She’s not blind — the way this Miss Pei looks at Jie Wenzhan, her eyes practically glow green. Hmph!
"I noticed that Senior Brother Jie seems to like good food? I know which shops here have the best delicacies, how about I lead the way?" Junior Sister Pei completely ignored Yang Shirui and Cheng Miaomiao, speaking directly to Jie Wenzhan without even glancing at them.
"Why not." Jie Wenzhan agreed readily, because at Sister Pei’s suggestion, the figures of Ye Chenfeng and Tianmiao appeared in his mind. Tianmiao seemed to love good food, so maybe they could meet if Junior Sister Pei led the way.
At this moment, Jie Wenzhan didn’t realize that this was his immediate thought. Nor did he notice that he was subconsciously following Tianmiao’s image. It wasn’t love, just an unconscious pursuit of the strong. It used to be Ye Chenfeng, now, it’s Tianmiao.
When Jie Wenzhan readily agreed, Yang Shirui and Cheng Miaomiao both huffed simultaneously in exasperation. Then they heard the same huff from each other, exchanged a glance filled with resentment, and fell silent.
Thus, three became four.
Junior Sister Pei led Jie Wenzhan and the group to some shops, and indeed they encountered Tianmiao and Ye Chenfeng. Tianmiao was pointing at snacks, getting the shopkeeper to pack them up, while Ye Chenfeng waited behind, ready to pay.
"Senior Brother, Tianmiao, you’re here too?" Jie Wenzhan greeted them with a smile as he approached.
Ye Chenfeng turned around, looked at them, and nodded in acknowledgment.
Tianmiao’s attention, however, shifted to Junior Sister Pei, with a playful glint appearing in her eyes.