The post-event celebratory parties usually only start the next day – three days after the closure of the Four Symbols Mystic Realm.


    But since Chen Pingxi and Zhou Qin were already there, Zhao Yunxiao decided to just postpone his original plans and show them around instead.


    That said, this was not the first time that the duo had been to Purple Plum Mountain, so there was no need for him to show them most of the basic stuff.


    The only place there truly was to show was the Monolith Square, which had only been completed in the past two months.


    After walking around a little, they went to a rest area at Chen Pingxi’s suggestion, where they enjoyed tea under a simple pavilion that overlooked a field of flowers.


    “So, what do you think about the Origin Lake Sect, Brother Zhao?” Chen Pingxi suddenly asked while sipping on the spirit tea.


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    “It’s good that Brother Zhao feels this way,” Chen Pingxi did not think much of the perfunctory reply. “But how do you think we can improve things?”


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    It is really not a matter of being able to speak freely or not. I truly have nothing to say!


    I know that you bear a heavy burden as the prime disciple, but I am a mere outer disciple.


    The things I worry about are only at the level of my herb garden plot, so how would I know how to improve the Origin Lake Sect?


    He glanced at Zhou Qin for help, only to come face-to-face with an expression filled with anticipation.


    Are these people serious?


    But while he was contemplating how to best phrase his refusal, he suddenly thought of Cha.


    Back then, not only did the guardian spirit provide guidance to the disciples, but even the elders were not left out.


    From the looks of it, Cha had been more than happy to do so as well.


    If they could find a way to re-establish their connection with it, that would definitely be beneficial to everyone in the sect!


    “If I really have to say something, then perhaps you could consider going back to your roots?” Zhao Yunxiao suggested.


    “Going back to our roots?” Chen Pingxi blinked blankly, definitely not having expected such an answer. “Pardon my ignorance, but may I know what Brother Zhao means by that?”


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    Why don’t you guys start by forging some mythical treasures?


    That sounded more condescending than anything else!


    On top of that, it would also be difficult to explain why he would suddenly give such a suggestion.


    To justify his suggestion, he would likely have to mention what happened during his previous trip to the Origin Lake Sect.


    If it was solely about how he helped to convey the pointers from Cha, then there were no issues with doing so. However, who knew what the current sect administrators of the Origin Lake Sect would think when they realised that he had received a few treasures from Cha?


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    “So, you are here, Senior Martial Brother Zhao!” Lu Zhiying exclaimed while stepping into the pavilion with Gu Qiansi. “These are...?”


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    “Greetings, I am Chen Pingxi from the Origin Lake Sect.”


    “Zhou Qin from the Origin Lake Sect.”


    “Ah! I’ve heard of your great names!” Lu Zhiying exclaimed, finally realising who they were.


    “Sister Lu is too kind with your words,” Chen Pingxi answered with a polite smile. At the same time, she could not help but take note of their names.


    She had never heard of Gu Qiansi, but Lu Zhiying was a completely different story.


    One of the three new joiners who had established a true spiritual meridian root, before moving on to break through to the Intermediate Foundation Building realm within a month.


    In that case, she might have to look into this Gu Qiansi as well...


    “Are you looking for me?” Zhao Yunxiao asked. “Is there something wrong?”


    He was not surprised that Gu Qiansi and Lu Zhiying were able to find them.


    They were not at a resting area that was as secluded as the Lightwind Pavilion. As long as anyone bothered to ask around, it would not be difficult to find someone who had spotted Zhao Yunxiao and the Origin Lake Sect duo.


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    Considering how Lu Zhiying had once mentioned that the backpack was ugly, he was starting to suspect that the backpack had already met its demise!


    “That’s not true. I love it!” Lu Zhiying corrected. “I’m just waiting for the right opportunity to use it, that’s all!”


    “Waiting for the right opportunity?” Zhao Yunxiao narrowed his eyes at her. “What right opportunity do you need to carry a backpack?”


    “Well, I don’t need it right now!” Lu Zhiying retorted.


    I guess you are right...” Zhao Yunxiao continued to scrutinise Lu Zhiying’s expression. “So, are you really just looking for the right opportunity to use it? You haven’t thrown it away, have you?”


    “Why would I throw it away? I still have great use for it!” Lu Zhiying insisted.


    Great use for a backpack?


    Somehow, hearing that line only made Zhao Yunxiao feel more suspicious of her.


    “It’s not like you need it anymore, so why are you being concerned about how she uses the backpack? It’s making you sound petty in front of the guests!” Gu Qiansi interjected in a mellowed tone.


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    “Is that all right?” Lu Zhiying’s eyes lit up immediately.


    “I just remembered that there is something that I still have to do at the garden plot, so maybe not for me...” Gu Qiansi said hesitantly.


    Zhao Yunxiao could only smile helplessly.


    This Gu Qiansi was as reserved as ever.


    “Oh, is that so? In that case, let me accompany you as well,” Lu Zhiying said with a slight tinge of reluctance before turning to Chen Pingxi. “But before I leave, is it okay if I ask something?”


    “Sure, go ahead,” Chen Pingxi answered, instinctively taking on a semi-formal tone.


    As the prime disciple of the Origin Lake Sect, she was already used to people posing all sorts of questions to her. Answering many of these questions required careful consideration – not too formal, yet not too casual. Not too vague, yet not too detailed.


    After years of doing so, the way to answer such questions had already become ingrained in her, so she could instinctively switch between being casual and being prepared to answer official questions.


    Yet with all her experience and mental preparation, the question that came next still managed to catchher by surprise.


    “So, what do you think of our Senior Martial Brother Zhao?”