A lively welcoming banquet was held. Most of the disciples were present. Only Kong Wenbin and Sun Yingshuai, as well as a few disciples who were close to them, were not present in order to avoid arousing suspicion.
As the second strongest core disciple, Xiao Long was now in charge. He introduced the disciples to Lu Xuan one by one. Everyone naturally exchanged pleasantries. Lu Xuan's rise was unstoppable. If they could build a good relationship with him now, there would definitely be no harm in the future. Furthermore, Lu Xuan's lack of arrogance made many disciples feel closer to him.
Seeing Lu Xuan being toasted one after another, then looking at Xia Chenxi who was standing beside Lu Xuan, Xiao Long sighed in his heart. An outstanding person was indeed an outstanding person. He had only entered the sect for less than a day, but he had already become the brightest star in the Cloud Sky Mountain. The structure of the Cloud Sky Mountain had already undergone a subtle change.
Among the core disciples, there were also factions. After all, it was extremely likely that they would hold various positions in the Wind Sword School in the future. Naturally, they would need their own factions. These core disciples would form a small group in the future.
For example, Kong Wenbin was strong and unique. He was the strongest faction. Xiao Long naturally had his own faction. Apart from that, Sun Yingshuai and the others also had their own close friends.
However, the arrival of Lu Xuan would obviously cause quite a commotion. These factions would have to change. Currently, there were already many people gathered around Lu Xuan. There was no need to mention Lin Tian and Mo Qiuchen. The relationship between the three of them was not shallow. Xia Chenxi and Lu Xuan were old acquaintances. Furthermore, looking at Yu Feng's appearance, it was obvious that he intended to stand on the same side as Lu Xuan.
Just these people alone were enough to form quite a large faction. Not to mention the disciples that would continuously join. Lu Xuan's strength was the strongest in the core disciples. Yu Feng was the only genius disciple who had passed the test of potential and obtained a high-grade Yellow Ranked Martial Technique. Lin Tian and Mo Qiuchen would also have a high chance of reaching this level next time.
As for Xia Chenxi, although she wasn't able to reach 100 points in the potential test, it didn't mean that Xia Chenxi's talent was inferior. In fact, Xia Chenxi's talent was recognized by all the core disciples.
The reason why she hadn't been able to reach 100 potential points was because her cultivation realm had risen too quickly. In a short year, she had risen from the 6th level of Body Refinement to the 9th level of Body Refinement. The test of potential was determined by the cultivation realm of the examinee, so she hadn't been able to reach 100. In reality, as long as Xia Chenxi was willing to suppress her own strength, breaking through 100 was a simple matter.
However, Xiao Long immediately smiled. He didn't need to worry about these things. In any case, he didn't have any thoughts of competing. In the past, there was Kong Wenbin suppressing him. Now, there was also Lu Xuan. It was pointless for him to think about it.
Of course, Xiao Long probably didn't know that Lu Xuan's mind wasn't even on this mere Wind Sword School. With his character, how could he be willing to stay in a corner?
After three rounds of drinking, Lu Xuan had more or less met all the core disciples present. It couldn't be said to be a deep friendship, but at least he was familiar with their faces. As a martial artist, it was far from enough to be strong. Networking was also very important. Lu Xuan knew this very well. Many things could be affected by an insignificant person.
For example, in the Xu Wenyang incident, if it wasn't for Yao Lei coming to report, the consequences would be unimaginable.
When everyone was drunk, they said their goodbyes and left in twos and threes. Some of the disciples who had already moved their mansions in advance stayed in the nearby area.
"Lu Xuan, then I will also take my leave. If there's anything, feel free to send me a message." Xiao Long cupped his hands and said.
"Thank you, Senior Xiao. If there's anything, I will definitely come and disturb you." Lu Xuan said with a red face. It was obvious that he had drunk a lot.
As Xiao Long left, Yu Feng also said his goodbyes. Although he really wanted to ask Lu Xuan for some insights on the way of the sword, it was obviously not the time. Anyway, there was still a long way to go, so there was no need to rush.
"Aha, I'm also almost drunk. Dejected, let's go." Lin Tian looked ambiguously at Lu Xuan and Xia Chenxi and said.
"Lu Xuan, this place is a mess. Let's help clean it up before we leave." Mo Dejected said unemotionally. Although the three of them had held a banquet in their mansions, in the end, everyone gathered at Lu Xuan's place.
"There's no need for you to be a busybody. Let's go." Lin Tian dragged Mo Dejected away without any explanation.
For a moment, only him and Xia Chenxi were left in Lu Xuan's mansion. Xia Chenxi, who was in front of him, had a rosy complexion because she had drunk some wine. Not only did she look bright and beautiful, but she also looked even more beautiful.
"Let me help you clean it up. Seriously, they just left after making a ruckus." Xia Chenxi avoided Lu Xuan's gaze and took the initiative to say.
"Chenxi." Lu Xuan suddenly said.
Xia Chenxi's heart suddenly jumped. She did not know why, but she could not help but feel nervous.
"I have something to tell you." Lu Xuan spoke again. Since he was drunk, he felt that it was better to say some things.
Hearing this, Xia Chenxi's heart jumped even more violently. Her face could not help but turn even redder. Fortunately, she was drunk, so it was not too obvious.
"Lu Xuan, could it be that you want to talk to me about that matter? If he confesses to me, what should I say? Agree? Reject? Or avoid talking about it? "
Xia Chenxi's mind was in a mess. When they separated a year ago, there was a faint feeling between the two of them. A year later, when she saw Lu Xuan again and learned that Lu Xuan had become so powerful, the feeling in her heart had clearly sprouted. At this moment, she was a little flustered.
"Say it." Xia Chenxi forced herself to calm down and said.
However, Lu Xuan was a little hesitant. The words were in his heart, but he could not say them. Xia Chenxi waited even more uncomfortably. She could not help but look up at Lu Xuan.
Meeting Xia Chenxi's eyes, Lu Xuan finally made up his mind. He gritted his teeth and said, "A few days ago, Xinyi and I, in Lin City … set a marriage."
As soon as these words came out, Xia Chenxi's face suddenly turned pale. It was like a bolt from the blue, suddenly bombarding her heart. She almost could not bear it. She had thought of countless results, but she did not expect that Lu Xuan would actually say such a thing.
But it was not until this moment that Xia Chenxi could really confirm the thoughts in her heart. The feeling of disbelief when she heard this news, she finally understood that she had indeed developed feelings for Lu Xuan.
But … what could she do?
Lu Xuan was actually engaged to Xinyi!
Back in Lin City, Xia Chenxi knew that Lin Xinyi also had a good impression of Lu Xuan. She even asked for the enchantment scroll that Lu Xuan had given her.
Both of them entered the inner sect at the same time. After spending a year together, their relationship must have improved very quickly, right? Xia Chenxi thought silently.
Xia Chenxi knew that Lin Xinyi was not inferior to her at all, whether it was in appearance or talent. The reason why Lin Xinyi's strength was inferior to hers was because Lin Xinyi did not want to focus on cultivation.
If she did not enter the core and entered the inner sect with Lu Xuan and the others, perhaps it would be a different result now? Xia Chenxi's thoughts were very chaotic, and all kinds of thoughts were flying around.
After a long while, she calmed down and took a deep breath. She said in a low voice, "Is that so? Then I wish you and Xinyi the best. It's a pity that I did not attend your engagement, otherwise I could have wished you well in person. "
After a pause, Xia Chenxi said with difficulty, "Xinyi is a good girl, and she is also my closest friend. She may be a little willful at times, but that is just her nature. You … must treat her well."
"Yes, I will." Lu Xuan nodded heavily. Even if Xia Chenxi did not say it, he would not let Lin Xinyi down. "I'm sorry, Chenxi."
Xia Chenxi forced a smile and said, "There's no need to apologize. I am very happy that you can be honest with me at this time. It proves that you really treat Xinyi wholeheartedly. I am a little tired, so I will go back first."
"Let me send you."
"There's no need. You should rest early." Xia Chenxi rejected Lu Xuan's good intentions and turned around. However, the moment she turned around, two lines of crystal-clear tears flowed down her cheeks. She was still a weak girl, no matter how strong her heart was.
Watching Xia Chenxi's back as she left, Lu Xuan stood rooted to the ground for a long time. After a long while, he sighed. This was also good.
If he said that he had no feelings for her, that would be a lie. Xia Chenxi, regardless of whether it was in terms of appearance, personality, or strength, they were all top notch. However, how could everything in this world go according to one's wishes?
Looking at the messy hall before him, Lu Xuan was too lazy to tidy up and returned to his cultivation room. He needed some time to calm his heart.
Sitting down cross-legged, Lu Xuan took out an Acupoint Nurturing Pill and swallowed it. Then, he began to cultivate. The effects of the Acupoint Nurturing Pill began to take effect. The acupoints he had just broken through began to feel a cool and comfortable feeling.
Lu Xuan immersed himself in cultivation and gradually forgot about the outside world …
The night passed by quickly, and the sky soon turned bright. Lu Xuan had used up five Acupoint Nourishing Pills in one night, and the effects were remarkable. The six acupoints that he had broken through during the day were almost fully nourished. Although they were not completely nourished, they did not have much of an impact on him.
Normal cultivators would not dare to use Acupoint Nurturing Pills like Lu Xuan did. He only dared to do so because of the existence of the Sword Crystal.
However, he did not continue to nourish his acupoints. There was a limit to everything. No matter how powerful the Sword Crystal was, Lu Xuan would not go overboard.
He then took out three martial skill books from his storage ring. They were the Art of the Flying Wind, the Tai Chi Sword, and the Dark Blood Curse.
After thinking for a while, Lu Xuan put away the Dark Blood Curse and the Tai Chi Sword. Now, it was better to focus on cultivating the Art of the Flying Wind. The Art of the Flying Wind was extremely demanding. It required one to understand the concept of wind. Lu Xuan did not know how long it would take for him to understand it.
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