As Ye Yun was about to leave, Gu Chen suddenly called out to him as if he had remembered something.
"Right, since you're heading to the Black Demon Sect, you'll have to pass through Fenglong Ancient City, won't you?"
"Fenglong Ancient City? I think I do need to go through there, why?"
Ye Yun looked at the Sect Master in confusion. Fenglong Ancient City was a city of rogue cultivators, situated between the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect and the Black Demon Sect. It was a necessary pass for anyone going to the Black Demon Sect.
Gu Chen sighed and explained, "As it happens, I wanted to ask you for a favor."
"A favor? Please, Sect Master, just say it."
Hearing this, Gu Chen said helplessly, "It's like this, my disciple Gu Xiaoyue went to Fenglong Ancient City for training a while ago."
"She said she'd be back in half a month, but it's been almost a month and there's still no sign of her. Perhaps something unexpected happened."
"I can't get away from here at the moment. When you pass through Fenglong Ancient City, could you possibly inquire about her for me?"
Although he had prepared many life-saving measures for his disciple before she left, ordinary King-level experts couldn't do anything to her. However, her prolonged absence made him worried.
"Gu Xiaoyue?"
Ye Yun mused, then said thoughtfully, "Is that the little girl who used to pester me so much?"
In his memory, Gu Xiaoyue was Gu Chen's last disciple. More importantly, she used to pester him constantly, even once confessing her feelings for him and wishing to become his Dao companion when she grew up.
Of course, in his opinion, those were just childish words that she would probably forget sooner or later.
Gu Chen nodded, "That's right, it's that little girl. She's always running around, never giving anyone a moment's peace."
It was clear that he was also at a loss with his young disciple.
"Indeed, that girl is quite mischievous, but children are lively and cute."
Ye Yun smiled, then pondered for a moment before saying, "I'll keep an eye out for it then. If I get any relevant news, or if I happen to run into her, I'll bring it back to you, Sect Master."
In his memory, he had a rather good impression of Gu Xiaoyue. If she had indeed encountered any trouble, he wouldn't mind lending a hand.
Unbeknownst to him, as soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xueyan, who was listening nearby, revealed a vigilant expression.
So, the person they were looking for was a girl that her master found very cute?
Perhaps it was a premonition, but she had a strange sense of foreboding. And given that she liked to pester her master, could it be that she had feelings for him?
Unconsciously, Lin Xueyan clenched her fists.
As for Gu Chen, seeing Ye Yun agree, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you for your trouble, Elder Ye."
After speaking, he thought for a moment and added.
"Speaking of which, the Four Sect Grand Assembly is coming up soon. You should also return a bit earlier."
"The Four Sect Grand Assembly..."
Ye Yun was momentarily stunned. The Four Sect Grand Assembly?
He quickly searched his memory and soon recalled.
The so-called Four Sect Grand Assembly was a competition among the younger generation of the four major sects in the Eastern Region: the Nine Nether Demonic Sect, the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect, the Red Maple Heavenly Sect, and the Thunder King Sect.
In every Four Sect Grand Assembly, the four major sects would send their most talented disciples under the age of eighteen to compete, showcasing the prowess of their younger generation to the world!
In fact, Gu Chen's eagerness to find Gu Xiaoyue was also largely due to the Four Sect Grand Assembly. This matter was of great importance and required thorough preparation.
Seeing him deep in thought, Gu Chen seemed to have misunderstood. He glanced at Lin Xueyan and said with a smile.
"In the previous few sessions, you didn't have any disciples, so you couldn't participate."
"This time, you have such an excellent disciple, shouldn't she participate and bring honor to the sect?"
He said, a slight smile curling his lips.
"And I won't hide it from you, the rewards for this year's Four Sect Grand Assembly are the most generous in many years!"
"Especially the reward for first place. Although I can't say for sure what it is, the provider this time is the Featherfall Immortal Palace!"
This statement immediately captivated both Ye Yun and Lin Xueyan. A treasure provided by the Featherfall Immortal Palace? No matter what it was, it would undoubtedly be extraordinary!
As a result, Lin Xueyan couldn't help but say.
"Master, since there's nothing else to do, why don't I participate as well?"
Ye Yun pondered for a moment and finally agreed.
"That's possible. It's a good opportunity to let you interact with other geniuses and gain some practical experience."
Putting aside the grandiose reason of bringing honor to the sect, Ye Yun was quite interested in this Four Sect Grand Assembly.
Lin Xueyan said with a determined and serious expression.
"Master, don't worry. In the Four Sect Grand Assembly, I will perform well and will never disgrace you!"
Seeing her sensible demeanor, Ye Yun was very pleased.
"Then I will watch your performance then."
Gu Chen, on the other hand, was envious and said helplessly, "Alas, it's so good. If only my disciple were as sensible as her, I'd have less to worry about."
Ye Yun was also humble and said casually, "Not at all, Xiaoyue is also very good, both cute and talented."
As the two of them engaged in mutual praise, Lin Xueyan, who was listening, felt a pang of sadness.
It seemed that Gu Xiaoyue held a significant place in her master's heart, didn't she?
Ye Yun was unaware that his disciple was feeling jealous because of a single sentence he uttered.
After a short while, he bid farewell to Gu Chen and left the Sect Master's Hall with Lin Xueyan.
As soon as they stepped out, Lin Xueyan couldn't help but grab Ye Yun's hand and look up at him, asking.
"Disciple has a question for you, may I?"
Ye Yun was taken aback, then nodded, "Go ahead."
Lin Xueyan fidgeted slightly, her voice soft.
"Master, about Gu Xiaoyue that Sect Master mentioned earlier, do you like her a lot?"
After asking, she became nervous, fearing her master would give her the answer she didn't want to hear.
Ye Yun was first stunned, then laughed. "Her? To be honest, I do like her quite a bit."
"Is that so..."
Lin Xueyan's heart sank, regretting having asked the question.
Unexpectedly, Ye Yun continued.
"Of course, compared to her, I still prefer Xueyan more."
He looked down at his disciple and gave this answer with utmost sincerity.
"Ah? You prefer me more?"
Lin Xueyan, who was feeling dejected, felt her heart leap upon hearing this.
At this moment, Ye Yun even added.
"What do you think? As my disciple, you will always be the cutest in my heart, and the person I like the most!"
Ye Yun said with a smile, his words, delivered casually, were no less than the sweetest love confession in Lin Xueyan's ears.
In an instant, Lin Xueyan's face turned red, her heart fluttered, and she didn't even dare to look at Ye Yun, afraid she wouldn't be able to control herself.
After a long while, she finally said in a voice barely audible, her head bowed.
"I like you the most too, Master..."
However, her voice was so soft that Ye Yun wasn't sure if he had heard her. He leaned closer and asked.
"Hmm? Xueyan, what did you just say?"
Sensing Ye Yun's captivating scent, Lin Xueyan realized how embarrassing her previous words were and could only turn her head away, blushing.
"It's nothing, Master. Let's set off quickly."
Ye Yun smiled and shook his head.
"So be it, let's go then!"