I was just making up techniques... how did all of you become Emperors?

"Give me a moment to think it over."

Seeing the eager looks in his disciples' eyes, Chu Feng didn't agree immediately. Instead, he handed one of the invitations to Xiao Chen.

"Chen'er, you are my chief disciple—this invitation is yours."

"Thank you, Master."

Xiao Chen accepted the invitation.

As for the last invitation, Chu Feng glanced around at the group, and finally his gaze settled on Nie Xiuyuan.

"Xiuyuan, would you like to go search for some spiritual items for your brewing?"

"That's exactly what I had in mind."

Nie Xiuyuan looked expectantly at the invitation in Xiao Chen's hand.

"Alright, then this invitation is yours."

Chu Feng handed the invitation to Nie Xiuyuan without hesitation.

"Thank you, Master."

Nie Xiuyuan had been searching for a spiritual item to brew the finest wine. Now that he could attend the Baiyun City Exchange, he was naturally eager for the chance.

Xu Caichen, who stood behind him, asked, "Senior Uncle, can I go with you?"

"Of course! Without you, who would I drink with?"

Nie Xiuyuan gave him a meaningful look.

Xu Caichen immediately understood, his lips curving up in a happy smile.

After dealing with the invitations, Chu Feng invited everyone to the feast. With Xiao Chen back, all disciples on Miaomiao Mountain came to greet their senior brother.

Xiao Chen gave the new junior brothers and sisters a small welcome gift.

After the banquet, Chu Feng returned to his room to read novels.

After a while, he felt unsatisfied and was about to look for a more artistic book when he caught sight of the invitation out of the corner of his eye.

Chu Feng took the invitation out of his storage ring and thought: since coming to this world, except for the trip to the Taixu Secret Realm, he hadn't really left the boundaries of Wendao Academy or Wendao City.

The world is so big, but I haven't seen any of it.

Thinking this, Chu Feng made up his mind: he would go to the Baiyun City Exchange, if only for a change of scenery.

Not long after, Elder Bing arrived at his room with water for a foot bath.

As he soaked his feet, Chu Feng asked, "Elder Bing, are you free?"

Elder Bing was startled, then nodded. "I am."

"Then let's go to the Baiyun City Exchange together," Chu Feng said, issuing the invitation.

The reason was simple—he didn't know the road to Baiyun City, and going with his disciples was too boring.

Whenever Xiao Chen showed up, just his name made him the center of attention.

Chu Feng didn't mind attention, but he wanted to enjoy the thrill of picking up bargains for once—after all, he now possessed the World-Ending Eyes.

As for the Miscellaneous Dao Academy, he'd leave it to Qin'er for a while—with her around, he felt at ease.

"When do we leave?"

Elder Bing agreed without hesitation.

"The beginning of the eighth month. Too early and there's nothing to do." Chu Feng just wanted a leisurely trip.

Elder Bing said, "Alright, I'll go to the Beast-Taming Academy and find two flying spirit beasts. That way, we can ride them—Baiyun City is only ten thousand li from Wendao Academy, and if we find two that can travel thousands of li a day, we'll arrive in a few days."

Chu Feng replied, "No need to go to all that trouble. We can pick them before we set out. I remember all the academy heads are allowed to select a mount."

"Understood."

Seeing that Chu Feng had a plan, Elder Bing said no more.

Two months later—

Xiao Chen and his group bid farewell to Chu Feng and left the Miscellaneous Dao Academy for Baiyun City to the west.

Meanwhile, Chu Feng received a system notification.

"Host's disciple Han Ping has reached the entry level in the Longevity Art. Rewarding host with mastery of the Longevity Art."

Hearing this, Chu Feng murmured, "That Han Ping kid cultivates pretty fast."

Thinking of Han Ping, he couldn't help but remember the little girl Caiyi. He wondered how she was doing these days.

So Chu Feng headed to the courtyard where Caiyi and Qin Qin lived. Before long, he saw Caiyi practicing sword dance in the yard.

That dance was like poetry and painting—each step lively, each sword movement graceful and mesmerizing.

Even Qin Qin, standing in the courtyard, was entranced.

As the dance ended, Chu Feng was the first to applaud. "Excellent! Caiyi, you truly are a master of dance. That performance was as graceful as a startled swan, as elegant as a wandering dragon."

The two girls heard Chu Feng's voice and immediately stood up to salute.

"Greetings, Master."

"No need for formalities."

Chu Feng said as he stepped into the courtyard.

Caiyi asked, "Please, Master, could you comment on my sword dance?"

Chu Feng replied, "If it's just ordinary sword dance, your performance just now was flawless. But as cultivation, you're still far from the mark."

Upon hearing this, Caiyi asked again, "Then how should I improve?"

Chu Feng asked, "Have you gained any insights recently from contemplating all things?"

Caiyi shook her head. "This disciple is dull and has not gained anything yet."

Chu Feng: "Have you practiced dancing while listening to your senior sister's zither music?"

"No…"

Caiyi lowered her head in shame, not daring to meet Chu Feng's eyes.

Chu Feng said, "Lift your head. I'm not blaming you—just teaching you the method."

Qin Qin spoke up, "Master, even Dao Unification cultivators are defenseless against my music. If Junior Sister trains her dance to my zither, I'm afraid it could damage her soul."

She knew exactly how frightening her music was, especially after her breakthrough to the Heaven Origin stage. Even if she had no intent to harm, an ordinary person who heard her playing might remain entranced for life, never to awaken.

Chu Feng replied, "No need to worry. If her soul can withstand my divine sense imprint, she can endure your music too. As long as you stop playing, she'll recover."

Qin Qin nodded slightly. "Then I'll help my junior sister."

"Good, then I'll leave Caiyi's cultivation to you."

Chu Feng wasn't worried. Xiao Chen had once helped Da Qian in much the same way. With Qin Qin's help, he believed Caiyi would surely gain something.

"By the way, I'll be leaving in half a month. You'll handle affairs in the mountains while I'm away."

Qin Qin bowed slightly. "I'll follow your instructions, Master."

Chu Feng gave a few more words of advice to his two disciples, then turned and left.

After Master left, Caiyi asked, "Senior Sister, when do we begin training?"

Qin Qin smiled. "That depends on which Dao you want to comprehend."

"Senior Sister, what are you best at?" Caiyi asked curiously.

"Destruction."

Qin Qin paused, then added, "But I gained enlightenment through both Lunar Yin and Extreme Yin. I understand those powers well."

Caiyi answered without hesitation, "Then I choose Lunar Yin. Dancing alone beneath the moon has always been my favorite thing."

Qin Qin: "Alright, then we'll start tonight."

After returning to his own residence, Chu Feng called on Elder Bing to go with him to the Beast-Taming Academy to pick out a flying mount.

The two of them flew in on their swords, and before they had even landed, the Beast-Taming Academy's Grand Elder, Shi Yan, arrived with his disciples to welcome them.

"My apologies for not welcoming Chief Chu sooner."

Chu Feng and Grand Elder Shi Yan were old acquaintances. Chu Feng laughed, "Brother Shi, there's no need for formalities between us. Today, I'll treat you to a drink—and I've got something to discuss with you, too."

When Shi Yan heard about drinking, his eyes immediately lit up. Even if Chu Feng didn't serve enlightenment wine, he always brought rare spirits.

"Chief Chu, please come in!"

The group went straight to Shi Yan's residence. Soon, the meal was ready.

Chu Feng, Elder Bing, and Shi Yan sat around the table, drinking and chatting.

After three rounds of drinks, Shi Yan finally asked, "Chief Chu, now that it's just us, what's the real reason you came?"

Chu Feng played with his wine cup. "I'm looking for a suitable flying spirit beast. I wonder if you can recommend one, Brother Shi?"

Shi Yan instantly sobered up and asked tentatively, "Chief Chu, do you want a beast to ride, or to train?"

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