193: The sect leader's enthusiasm!

Grand Elder Xuan Qing stroked his beard and exchanged glances with Xuan Yan and Xuan Jian; all three shook their heads slightly.

Xuan Qing said, "We three old fellows won't go join in the fun; you young people should chat more. Su Yang, you go ahead, no need to be restrained."

They naturally could see that Wen Yuheng wanted to use a family banquet to draw closer to Su Yang, and their presence as old men might instead make the atmosphere stifling.

"Su Yang, we'll be leaving first then."

After bidding Su Yang farewell, the Three Grand Elders—Xuan Qing, Xuan Yan, and Xuan Jian—left first.

Wen Yuheng's hospitality was hard to refuse, so Su Yang thought about it and nodded in agreement, "Since it is like this, then I will disturb Sect Master Wen and his wife."

"What disturbance! I couldn't ask for more! Please, come in!"

Wen Yuheng was overjoyed and personally led the way.

The Sect Master's residence was located in the mountains where the Spiritual Qi of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect was most abundant and the scenery most serene. Pavilions and towers were nestled among green pines and cypress trees, appearing elegant yet majestic.

Walking into the main hall, a faint aroma of food mixed with the elegant scent of flowers wafted over.

This was not Su Yang's first time here.

He subconsciously looked at the Sect Master beside him. 'Sect Master, oh Sect Master, your wife needed a Breakthrough, and I had no choice. I hope you can understand... cough cough...'

"Su Yang is here?"

A gentle and melodious voice rang out, and Miao Qingsha was seen walking out from the inner chamber.

Today, she had changed out of her solemn Sect Master's wife attire and was wearing only a light purple dress. With light makeup, she looked less authoritative than usual, and had a bit more of a gentle, domestic charm.

When her gaze fell on Su Yang, it clearly brightened, then quickly swept past Wen Yuheng beside him. In the movement of her eyes, there was a subtlety that only the involved parties could understand.

It had been several months since her Breakthrough, and they hadn't met.

Although she tried her best not to think of Su Yang, she found herself thinking of him inadvertently during this time.

This feeling was very strange, something she had never experienced before.

Seeing Su Yang again now, a sense of indescribable intimacy was intertwined with her gratitude, causing her gaze toward him to hold more depth and softness than usual.

"Madam."

Su Yang bowed in salute.

Su Yang naturally understood, but... he couldn't show anything either.

The Sect Master was still right there; Madam, you really should watch your eyes!

"Don't stand on ceremony, sit."

Miao Qingsha smiled gently and personally pulled out a chair for Su Yang in the guest of honor position, "Hearing that you returned to the sect today, I thought of preparing some food and wine, and it just so happened that the Sect Master had the same intention. It's all home-cooked food, which cannot compare to the Spirit Feasts outside, but it has the advantage of being quiet."

Wen Yuheng picked up the conversation, "That's right, it's a family banquet, just eat casually. Please forgive us if our hospitality is lacking! Sword Ancestor, please sit!"

Wen Yuheng also warmly invited Su Yang to take his seat.

He sat in the main seat himself, while Miao Qingsha sat below him, facing Su Yang.

"By the way, where is that girl Yun Yao? Why don't I see her?"

Su Yang asked, and the atmosphere became slightly awkward.

"After that girl Yun Yao came back, she chatted with me for a few words and then ran off to her room to sleep. She said that while at Wangxian Hall, every day was spent Cultivating, and since she's rarely back, she wants to have a good sleep."

Miao Qingsha stood up, "I'll go call her."

She had been so focused on Su Yang that she almost forgot about the girl in her own home.

Wen Yunyao quickly followed Miao Qingsha over.

After all, she was a young girl; even though they had just parted, seeing Su Yang again still made her feel very pleasantly surprised.

She ran in front of Su Yang with shining eyes.

"Why did you come?"

"Your Parents invited me to be a guest."

Su Yang smiled.

"Mother, why didn't you tell me?"

"You wanted to sleep as soon as you got back, how was I supposed to tell you? Sit down and eat something."

Miao Qingsha pulled Wen Yunyao to sit down, mother and daughter sitting together, facing Su Yang.

Su Yang looked at the two of them sitting side by side, the light in his eyes becoming even more subtle.

After all, he had experienced both of them.

Miao Qingsha seemed to notice Su Yang's gaze, her face blushing slightly. She subconsciously looked at Su Yang, then subconsciously looked at Wen Yunyao beside her, feeling that Su Yang's gaze held the meaning she was thinking of.

"Cough cough... why hasn't the food been served yet? I'll go check the kitchen."

Miao Qingsha didn't dare to look at Su Yang's gaze again and stood up to go to the kitchen.

Soon, the wine and food were all served.

Wen Yuheng personally held the pot and poured a cup of jade-green Spirit Wine for Su Yang. The wine was rich and fragrant, with swirling Spiritual Qi.

"Come, Su Yang, this first cup, Uncle toasts you!"

Wen Yuheng raised his wine cup, no longer referring to himself as Sect Master. This address of 'Uncle' clearly greatly shortened the distance between them, "This cup of wine is, first, to thank you for your careful guidance of Yun Yao, allowing her to progress rapidly. Second, to thank you for your help to my wife!"

Both Su Yang and Miao Qingsha's hearts skipped a beat.

What did that mean?

Did he know?

Su Yang feigned composure and said, "Uncle, Madam's Breakthrough is the credit of the Saintess."

Wen Yuheng smiled and said, "My wife told me about this when she returned. Although it was the Saintess's guidance that led to this Breakthrough, it was because you went to Wangxian Hall that my wife had the opportunity to go there, and thus had the chance to receive the Saintess's guidance and achieve the Breakthrough. It was even because of your relationship that the Saintess was willing to guide my wife. Your role in this is immeasurable, so naturally, I must thank you!"

So that was it.

Su Yang and Miao Qingsha exchanged a subtle glance, and both breathed a sigh of relief.

"Uncle is too polite."

Su Yang raised his glass and drank it in one gulp.

The Spirit Wine entered his stomach, turning into a gentle warm current, nourishing his Meridians. The taste was excellent.

"Come, come, come, drink, drink."

"Su Yang, try my mother's cooking. I haven't eaten the delicious food my mother makes in a long time. Come, eat this."

Wen Yunyao happily picked up food for Su Yang.

After three rounds of drinks and tasting the dishes, the atmosphere gradually became lively.

Wen Yuheng's chatterbox was completely opened. He looked at Su Yang, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he became; the appreciation in his eyes was almost becoming tangible.

"Su Yang, to tell you the truth, I have managed the Profound Heaven Dao Sect for so many years and have seen young talents as numerous as crucian carp crossing a river, but one as... Prodigy-like as you is truly one of a kind!"

Wen Yuheng personally picked up a piece of Spirit Beast meat for Su Yang, his tone filled with emotion, "Having extraordinary talent is one thing, but your Heart-Nature is even more steady, neither arrogant nor rash. What's even more rare is that you value relationships and righteousness, and you are extremely good to those around you. Uncle really likes you very much!"

While speaking, he put down his chopsticks, took Su Yang's hand, and patted it gently. The look in his eyes when he looked at Su Yang was truly one of... fondness!!!

Su Yang didn't think much of it.

After all, since his Foundation Establishment Breakthrough, the Sect Master had always been quite good to him.

He could also feel that the Sect Master truly appreciated him very much and thought of him for all good things.

Instead, Miao Qingsha's brows knitted slightly, imperceptibly.

"Su Yang, let me also toast you a cup."

"Thank you for your help to Yun Yao; without you, this girl could not have her current strength and cultivation base."

She didn't mention herself, but her eyes already conveyed what she wanted to say.

"Madam is too polite."

Su Yang raised his glass, and the two drank it in one gulp...