150: Chapter 150 Departure

With Li Yifeng's departure, the Formation enveloping the courtyard was also lifted.

Only then did the two see the courtyard clearly.

Aside from a small hut, the courtyard didn't even have a perimeter wall. The so-called main gate was merely a small path paved with bluestone slabs, winding through a profusion of flowers.

In the center of the flowerbed stood a beautiful woman, gazing at them from afar.

With just one look, Pei Qingyun was certain that the person before him was indeed his target, Grandmaster Lingyao.

This ethereal temperament and the dense aura of vitality emanating from her were things no ordinary Martial Artist could achieve.

Actually, before coming here, Pei Qingyun had speculated about the relationship between Grandmaster Lingyao and his own Old Ancestor.

Now it seemed he had overthought it.

Compared to Grandmaster Lingyao, Ancestor Yuhuan was just a crusty old man.

As they approached Grandmaster Lingyao, Pei Qingyun bowed and said, "Junior Pei Qingyun greets Grandmaster Lingyao."

Beside him, Pei Siyao also spoke, "Junior Pei Siyao greets Grandmaster Lingyao."

At that moment, a gentle force softly lifted the two of them.

Then, a gentle voice sounded in their ears, "Both of you are Juniors of Senior Brother Yuhuan; there's no need for such formality."

Hearing this, Pei Qingyun thought to himself.

He had thought there was some melodramatic love story between them.

After all that, it turned out Ancestor Yuhuan and Grandmaster Lingyao were fellow disciples. From the looks of it, their relationship was quite good.

Then why didn't Ancestor Yuhuan come in person, but instead had him deliver a Jade Ring to Grandmaster Lingyao?

This left Pei Qingyun completely baffled.

However, he didn't dwell on it and stated his purpose directly.

"Grandmaster Lingyao, the Old Ancestor asked me to hand this Jade Ring over to you." Saying this, Pei Qingyun took out a Jade Ring from his robes and presented it to Lingyao.

Seeing the Jade Ring, a trace of sorrow appeared in Lingyao's eyes, but it vanished in an instant as she returned to normal.

"Did Senior Brother Yuhuan have anything else to say besides giving me this Jade Ring?" Lingyao accepted the ring, her eyes as calm as water, as if everything before had been an illusion.

Pei Qingyun shook his head. "Ancestor Yuhuan didn't say anything else."

A look of disappointment appeared on Lingyao's face. However, she quickly composed herself and said slowly, "How has Senior Brother Yuhuan been lately?"

Pei Qingyun explained, "Ancestor Yuhuan is doing well; he is currently a guest at Hongdu Mansion."

Hearing this, Lingyao's eyes lit up, and a hint of resentment entered her tone. "Senior Brother came to Jinxiu City and still refuses to see me. It seems I'll have to go see him myself."

Lingyao's words seemed like a monologue, but they were actually meant for the two of them.

At this moment, Pei Qingyun felt like he had let something slip; this was no place to linger.

From the situation, their relationship was even more complicated than he had imagined. Beside him, Pei Siyao blinked her innocent eyes and stood silently to the side.

Adult matters weren't for a child like her to butt in; she was just here to watch the drama.

At this point, Pei Qingyun could only pretend he hadn't heard and said through gritted teeth, "Grandmaster Lingyao, do you have any other instructions? If not, the girl Si Yao and I will head down the mountain first."

Lingyao said warmly, "It wasn't easy for you to come all this way. If you have nothing else to do, stay a while on my Changyou Peak so I can fulfill my duties as a host."

Pei Qingyun hurriedly declined, "I wouldn't want to trouble Grandmaster Lingyao. This Junior still has some matters to handle down the mountain."

Grandmaster Lingyao had already said she was going to see Ancestor Yuhuan.

If he stayed now, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?

At this time, Lingyao's face showed a timely look of regret, but deep in her eyes was approval for Pei Qingyun's actions.

"Since you have matters to attend to, I won't force you to stay. In the future, if you have time, you are welcome to visit my Changyou Peak anytime," Lingyao said.

As the two left, the Formation surrounding the small courtyard returned to its active state.

However.

What the two didn't know was that at the same time they were descending the mountain, Lingyao was also heading down Changyou Peak.

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After leaving Changyou Peak, Pei Qingyun stayed within the Academy for about another two hours.

During this time, Pei Siyao acted as a guide, chatting incessantly along the way, and Pei Qingyun enjoyed it.

It had to be said, Shanhe Academy was truly massive.

In two hours, Pei Qingyun had covered less than a third of the area.

This didn't even include the restricted areas or the peaks established by other Xiantian Masters.

Inside Hongdu Mansion.

Ancestor Yuhuan, slightly tipsy, leaned against a stone stool, holding a wine cup and taking occasional sips.

Xiong Hongyou, sitting directly opposite him, was the same.

Fueled by the alcohol, the two were laughing and chatting happily.

"Junior Brother Hongyou, who is the current leader of Changyou Peak?" Ancestor Yuhuan asked.

"Currently, Senior Sister Lingyao is in charge of Changyou Peak," Xiong Hongyou explained.

"Junior Sister Lingyao? I didn't expect that after all these years, it would be Junior Sister Lingyao who held down the vast Changyou Peak," Ancestor Yuhuan sighed.

"Senior Brother Yuhuan, there's something you don't know. After you left, a series of accidents occurred at Changyou Peak. Senior Brother Feiheng and Senior Brother Ningxia left one after another, and their whereabouts are now unknown. If Senior Sister Lingyao hadn't persevered, Changyou Peak might not even exist anymore," Xiong Hongyou lamented.

"Junior Sister Lingyao has suffered these years. Back then, if it wasn't for me, Changyou Peak wouldn't have suffered such a catastrophe, and Junior Brother Feiheng and Junior Brother Ningxia wouldn't have left. I was too ashamed to face the Juniors of Changyou Peak. I swore that if I don't avenge this in my lifetime, I won't return to Changyou Peak for even a single day." At this point, deep sadness appeared in Ancestor Yuhuan's eyes.

Hearing this, Xiong Hongyou could only let out a sigh. He didn't try to persuade Ancestor Yuhuan, nor did he have the right to do so.

Back then, the fall of Master Changyou had shaken the entire Shanhe Academy.

The fall of a Xiantian Master was a significant blow to Shanhe Academy. To that end, the Academy had made plans.

If they could avenge Master Changyou and capture the Yama Evil Lord, it would also uphold the Academy's reputation.

But the Yama Evil Lord was not so easily dealt with.

Among Xiantian Masters, the Yama Evil Lord was an outstanding figure; otherwise, Master Changyou wouldn't have fallen at his hands.

Of course, there might have been schemes involved on the Yama Evil Lord's part. But regardless, this undoubtedly reflected his strength.

Under these circumstances, even if Senior Brother Yuhuan could advance to the Innate Realm, the hope for revenge was slim.

Not to mention, Senior Brother Yuhuan was only at the Late Stage of Meridian Opening.

Normally, there would be no hope of advancing to the Innate Realm.

Unless multiple Xiantian Masters were willing to join forces against the Yama Evil Lord, there might be a slim chance.

However, this possibility was virtually zero.

Without immense benefits, which Xiantian Master would be willing to take such a risk?

Even if the Academy Head gave the order, it likely wouldn't happen.

After all, every Xiantian Master was an Academy Elder. As long as they didn't betray the Academy, they enjoyed absolute freedom and independence within it.