Zheng Xiaofeng's first reaction wasn't one of joy.

His first instinctive thought was—what kind of nonsense is this, who would like the Tianyan Sect for no reason?

But seeing the ambiguous smile on Chu Xingchen's face, he suddenly snapped back to reality, his heart pounding.

If that's what you mean, then who wouldn't like it?

Even if it means going to the Tianyan Sect to be a lackey, it's worth it!

"You... you..." Zheng Xiaofeng stammered, "Are you saying, me?"

Chu Xingchen affirmed, "Yes, I'm talking about you."

Zheng Xiaofeng quickly replied, "Of course, I would love to!"

Seeing Zheng Xiaofeng's excited expression, Chu Xingchen's tone elongated slightly:

"The kind of liking you're talking about, is it the kind I'm thinking of?"

Faced with such an irresistible temptation, Zheng Xiaofeng confirmed, "It's definitely the kind you're thinking of!"

Hearing this confirmation, Chu Xingchen nodded in satisfaction, then took out a Blood Qi Spirit Stone from his Spatial Ring and tossed it to Zheng Xiaofeng.

Instinctively catching the flying Blood Qi Spirit Stone, Zheng Xiaofeng looked down at it in his hand.

A bad premonition surfaced in his mind.

Chu Xingchen sighed and said, "Little Zheng, can you guess why I didn't take out this Spirit Stone in the main hall?"

Zheng Xiaofeng, being quick-witted enough to serve as the reception elder, understood immediately after a brief thought.

It must be something within the sect...

But understanding doesn't mean he could say it out loud.

He feigned ignorance and said, "You must have your own plans."

"Oh, I see..." Chu Xingchen nodded lightly, using his spiritual power to retrieve the Blood Qi Spirit Stone from Zheng Xiaofeng's hand back into the Spatial Ring.

Chu Xingchen turned around and continued walking forward, speaking in a dissatisfied tone:

"Now, even if you like it, the Tianyan Sect doesn't like you anymore."

Watching the two figures gradually walk away, Zheng Xiaofeng felt as if he'd missed a life-changing opportunity.

But all he could do was sigh; even now, Zheng Xiaofeng didn't know the names of the two Tianyan Sect disciples ahead.

Just a few words, and they wanted him to take such a risk, which was impossible.

Forget it, just consider it as being played by them.

Zheng Xiaofeng quickly took a few steps forward to catch up with the two.

However, the recent interaction made Zheng Xiaofeng realize that the seemingly casual and handsome young man in front of him was probably not an inexperienced sect disciple.

Zheng Xiaofeng quickly prepared himself mentally, knowing that in the upcoming actions, he must remain as steady as a mountain.

Not expecting to do exceptionally well, at least he wouldn't be questioned by the Sect Master when he returned.

But the subsequent developments were beyond his expectations.

Chu Xingchen simply wandered around the vicinity of the Qingfeng Sect with Yaoqin, and the questions he asked Zheng Xiaofeng weren't sensitive at all.

In fact, they had nothing to do with evil cultivators.

Chu Xingchen leisurely asked, "Little Zheng, is there anything good to eat in your Qingfeng Sect?"

Zheng Xiaofeng quickly replied, "I've been practicing Breatharianism for many years... I'm not sure about that."

"Then is there any scenic spot nearby?"

"...There's not much scenery around here."

Hearing this, Chu Xingchen turned back dissatisfied, "Little Zheng, you're limiting your options."

Just as Zheng Xiaofeng was about to make excuses, Yaoqin's cold gaze also turned towards him.

Recalling the terrifying sword of the woman in front of him, Zheng Xiaofeng quickly said, "There... there's a small creek, the scenery there is quite pleasant!"

"Lead the way!"

Zheng Xiaofeng quickly took a few steps forward, leading the two masters.

The small creek wasn't far from their current location.

The three Golden Core cultivators arrived in no time.

A rippling small creek, no wider than three meters, and not deep enough to reach the knees.

The sides were open with no large trees, the green grass dotted with wildflowers of various colors.

Looking far into the distance, it was quite nice, the creek water especially clear, with thumb-sized fish frolicking in the stream.

Chu Xingchen patted Zheng Xiaofeng's shoulder in satisfaction, then took off his shoes and dipped his feet into the creek.

"Well... this counts as a vacation, Senior Sister."

Yaoqin took two steps forward, choosing not to soak her feet like Chu Xingchen, but to sit by his side instead.

"Little Zheng."

"Do you have any orders?"

Chu Xingchen lay directly on the grass, speaking lazily, "Go catch two wild rabbits."

Without any hesitation, Zheng Xiaofeng turned and left, going to hunt rabbits for Chu Xingchen.

For a Golden Core cultivator, catching two rabbits was as easy as pie. In no time, Zheng Xiaofeng cleverly returned with two live rabbits—whether you want them dead or alive, now you have both options.

Chu Xingchen glanced at them, nodded in satisfaction, and said, "Wild rabbits are quite cute, let them go."

By now, Zheng Xiaofeng understood that they had come specifically to mess with him.

However, Zheng Xiaofeng felt no waves in his heart; after all these years, had he been pretending to be a lackey for nothing?

In terms of mindset, who in the Qingfeng Sect could compare to him? Today, let this Tianyan Sect kid understand what mindset truly means.

Zheng Xiaofeng maintained a good attitude, "Alright, which direction would you like them released?"

Chu Xingchen casually said, "Release them to the west, let these rabbits head west."

Receiving the answer, Zheng Xiaofeng released the two rabbits in his hands without hesitation, even using spiritual power to force them to hop westward.

For the rest of the afternoon, Chu Xingchen lay leisurely on the grass, occasionally saying:

"Little Zheng, don't you think that tree is a bit annoying?"

"Little Zheng, do you see that grass glaring at me?"

"Oh! Little Zheng, look at that bird, so arrogant!"

"Little Zheng..."

All afternoon, Zheng Xiaofeng's ears were filled with—Little Zheng!

Now he understood what it meant when the boss opens his mouth, and the worker runs his legs off!

Until the sun hung low.

Chu Xingchen spoke contentedly, "Little Zheng..."

Zheng Xiaofeng instinctively responded, "Yes, what is it..."

"Let's head back, today was quite enjoyable, does your Qingfeng Sect have a place for me and my Senior Sister to sleep?"

"Of course, are you planning to go back now?"

"Can I lie down a bit longer?"

Please, no more trouble, even a lackey has limits!

Zheng Xiaofeng quickly said, "No... you can go check the room first, so I can prepare whatever you need."

"Senior Sister, shall we go?" Chu Xingchen looked at Yaoqin, who had accompanied him all afternoon.

Yaoqin nodded lightly in satisfaction, "Let's go."

Chu Xingchen and Yaoqin leisurely returned to the Qingfeng Sect.

Zheng Xiaofeng quickly arranged the finest guest rooms for these two masters.

Qingfeng Sect, Grade A guest room.

Yaoqin was already settled in one guest room.

In the other guest room, Chu Xingchen looked around at the luxurious decor with satisfaction, "Very nice."

"As long as you're satisfied." Zheng Xiaofeng breathed a sigh of relief, as long as there was no more trouble.

Chu Xingchen casually waved him off, "You can leave now, be at the sect entrance early tomorrow to wait for me and my Senior Sister."

The relief he felt was short-lived, realizing that today's ordeal would have to be repeated tomorrow!

But with the situation as it was, Zheng Xiaofeng could only nod in resignation.

Just as Zheng Xiaofeng left the guest room with a sense of endless humiliation.

He saw the Sect Master standing in the distance, looking at him with that familiar gaze...

From the Sect Master's eyes, Zheng Xiaofeng understood—Little Zheng! Isn't it time to explain?