Seeing that Zhao Yunxiao was taking such a deferential tone, even coming with gifts, Zhou Qin and Cui Junhe found themselves changing their attitude as well.


    “Thank you for the kind gesture, Brother Zhao,” Zhou Qin took a light sniff at the packet of tea leaves in his hands. “Is this Angels’ Flight?”


    “You do know your stuff, Brother Zhou,” Zhao Yunxiao nodded. “This is indeed our Purple Plum Mountain’s signature tea produce. It is a pity that I didn’t bring too much with me, so I can only give it to the first few people I see.”


    “I guess it is fated that we are the first ones you meet then,” Cui Junhe said with a satisfied smile. “Don’t worry, Brother Zhao. We might not look like it, but the two of us are actually core disciples of the Origin Lake Sect. Since you came with such sincerity, we will naturally let the others know to take care of your needs while you are here.”


    “So the two of you are core disciples of the sect!” Zhao Yunxiao revealed a look of surprise as he hurriedly clasped his fists towards the two once again. “What an honour! It would seem that my meeting gift is indeed a little too humble then!”


    “Don’t say that, Brother Zhao. Angels’ Flight is a rare produce that brings great benefits, so what is this about being too humble?” Cui Junhe shook his head. “In any case, it is always the thought that counts.”


    “Thank you for understanding, Brother Zhou, Brother Cui,” Zhao Yunxiao let out an embarrassed laugh. “I shall not disturb your training any longer then. We will probably see each other again over the next few days. Until then.”


    “Until then.”


    “Farewell, Senior Martial Brother Zhou, Senior Martial Brother Cui!” Li Teng hurriedly bowed from the side.


    The duo clasped their fists in response, and silently watched Zhao Yunxiao and Li Teng leave the square before exchanging meaningful glances.


    Among those present, Li Teng was the only one to see the smile appearing across Zhao Yunxiao’s face.


    Fated that they were the first ones to meet him?


    Perhaps it was indeed coincidence that Zhao Yunxiao met them here at the Jade Force Cliff.


    But if it had been some other disciples, would Zhao Yunxiao still have given them the tea leaves as meeting gifts for no reason?


    Naturally not.


    Zhao Yunxiao was not nearly affluent enough to be able to afford giving out meeting gifts to just anyone he came across.


    They might have never met before, but Zhao Yunxiao had recognised these two at first glance from afar.


    In Jun Chuan’s notes about the Origin Lake Sect, he had included not only descriptions of the elders, but also that of the core disciples.


    Their looks, disposition, and general behaviours – this information might not have been sufficient to confirm their identities, but Zhao Yunxiao became certain the moment he witnessed how they were training.


    To be able to go this close to the Jade Force Cliff, chances were low unless they were at least of core disciple status!


    And now that he had left a good impression on two of the core disciples, it was time to go look for more.


    After Jade Force Cliff, Zhao Yunxiao followed Li Teng to visit the other training grounds.


    Unfortunately, they did not find any other core disciples at the next few spots.


    Or rather, Zhao Yunxiao had been extremely fortunate to be able to find two of them in the first place.


    There was only a handful of core disciples in a sect, so statistically, it was never easy to meet any of them purely by chance.


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