As night fell, the already bustling Phoenix Mountain became even more festive due to the stars.
The mountain path was 20 steps wide, and the steps were made of white jade, leading to the tallest Phoenix Platform. It could be said that the mountain was small, and it was a place to hold banquets.
There was an endless stream of guests, and a stream of gifts was sent down from another path. When they encountered rare gifts, the servants would announce who gave what, and both the host and the guest would gain face.
"Did you hear what I said?" Su Xingyu followed closely behind Yan Li, and said patiently.
"You told me in detail about Caiwei's situation at home, and wanted me to think of a way to help her." Yan Li shrugged his shoulders, "But she is not staying at home, and as the chief of the Lotus Seat, she will have to return to the Lotus Seat sooner or later."
Su Xingyu's face turned cold, and said, "You caused her to lose Southern Field Manor, and you want to just let it go?"
Yan Li could not help but laugh. "I helped her take back the Southern Field Manor, but she gave it away. How can you blame it on me?"
"Her relatives made it clear that they wanted to take over her Southern Fields Manor. They used Swallow Dock and your safety as a threat to force her to submit." Su Xingyu said coldly, "If it wasn't for you, would she have lost her mother's only relic?"
"If that's the case, it seems like it was my fault." Yan Li smiled and glanced at him, "Eleven, what do you think?"
"Truly not beautiful." Yan Shiyi lost interest.
Su Xingyu saw Yan Li's sloppy look, and said angrily, "What do you mean by 'seems', it was always like this. I don't care, no matter what, you have to help her take back this Southern Field Manor, or else I will not let you off!"
His voice was not soft, and attracted a lot of attention. He was skilled in medicine, and was stationed in White Water City. Among the guests, there was no lack of his patients, and hearing his words, they immediately surrounded him.
"So it's Doctor Su, what's going on?" One of them asked.
"What does that have to do with you?" Su Xingyu said coldly.
The person who had asked the question was met with a cold rebuff. His face had been tarnished, but when he thought of the other party's identity, he didn't dare to flare up. He smiled apologetically and walked away. The rest naturally dispersed as well. No one wanted to be the second one.
Yan Li didn't expect this person to be so skilled in medicine and have such a bad temper. At this time, when they reached the entrance of the mountain path, there was a flash in front of them, and a barefooted girl in white appeared. She giggled and said, "Why are you all walking together? Big Brother Su, don't tell me you specifically went to find that little b * tch to say something? "
Su Xingyu wasn't good at lying, so he rubbed his nose awkwardly.
"You," Gu Caiwei smiled at Yan Li. "Whatever you heard, don't take it seriously. It's not a big deal."
"I didn't hear anything." Yan Li blinked. "I just came from Swallow Dock. What happened?
Gu Caiwei smiled and said, "I'll tell you directly if there's anything. I've saved you so many times. Do you think I'll be polite to you?"
Yan Li smiled and said, "It's like this. It's not like you to be polite. When you schemed against me, you weren't soft-hearted at all, right?"
Su Xingyu was furious. He pulled Yan Li to the side and said in a low voice, "Are you going back on your words?"
"What did I promise you? Why would I go back on my words?" Yan Li only smiled.
"Young Yan, why are you so late? You actually made me wait for you. You're getting more and more shameless!"
A group of people came from afar. The leader was Gu Haiyuan, followed by Gu Qingyou, Baili Qingkong, and Liu Mubing.
A few people walked over and saw that Yan Li and Su Xingyu were actually on good terms. They were very surprised, and did not know when the two of them became friends.
"Eleventh Brother, how have you been?" Liu Mubing greeted Yan Shiyi with a fist salute and a smile.
"It's you." Yan Shiyi recognized him. "Why didn't you know that I'm fine? Do you still need to ask?"
"Yes, it's unnecessary." Liu Mubing said disapprovingly.
Gu Qingyou took a few steps forward. His gaze paused briefly on Yan Shiyi before he quickly shifted it away. He said to the others, "You're guests. Since all of you know each other, why don't you sit together? Is that alright?"
"It's fine. It's fine." The others said naturally.
Su Xingyu didn't want to keep pestering Yan Li. He let go of him and secretly glared at him. He said in a low voice, "If you don't do this, I'll tell Sister Caiwei that you've been hiding something from her."
"Hiding something from me?" Gu Caiwei didn't know how he heard it. He stared at the two of them with a faint smile. "How long have you two known each other? You're already hiding something from me. Is this what they call birds of a feather? Tell me, what have you been hiding from me? "
"It's nothing. Sister Caiwei, this is the Black Jade Ointment I brought from Dragon Elephant Mountain. It's a high-grade ointment that can improve one's skin and maintain one's appearance.
I'm giving it to the Hall Master as a birthday gift, "Su Xingyu said with a smile as he took out a rectangular box and handed it over.
Gu Caiwei took it and passed it to a nearby envoy. The envoy received it and shouted, "Hero Su presents the Black Jade Ointment as a congratulatory gift." He took it to the registration office at the entrance of the mountain path and recorded it in the list of gifts.
"Oh, it's the Black Jade Ointment!"
At the entrance of the mountain path, several people walked out from the path beside the decorated archway that led to the Phoenix Terrace. The one in the lead was the Deputy Hall Master of Phoenix Hall, Gu Tingkun. The one who spoke was Gu Yunshang.
Gu Yunshang had long heard of the famous Black Jade Ointment. As long as it was applied once, it could maintain a soft and smooth appearance for a long time. It made one appear more spirited and energetic. It was extremely precious. She practically jogged over and took the long box from the envoy's hands, playing with it lovingly.
"This is a birthday gift for the Hall Master. Who gave you permission to touch it?" Gu Qingyou snatched it back and threw it back to the envoy.
"Qingyou, how can you be like this, in front of the guests …" Gu Yunshang was furious. "I'm just playing with it. Even if I wanted it, I would've asked my grandmother first. You're simply unreasonable!"
"Alright, do you also know that you're making a fool of yourself in front of the guests?" Gu Tingkun seemed a little angry. He cupped his hands towards the guests and said, "I've made a fool of myself. This humble one is Gu Tingkun. I've met Miss Bingjian and Hero Baili before. This old senior must be the legendary Heavenly Master Craftsman. I apologize for my lack of manners."
"I wouldn't dare," Gu Haiyuan casually replied.
Gu Tingkun first paused on Yan Shiyi for a moment before looking at Yan Li. He smiled and walked over. "This must be the Yan Shifang, the one who managed to establish Swallow Fort at such a young age. What a talent. I heard that he's a genius swordsman who recently rose to prominence in the Court Of Sword and a core disciple of Cangjian Peak. "
"I wouldn't dare," Yan Li also casually replied.
Gu Tingkun still smiled amiably. "A few days ago, that useless fourth brother of mine was sent back. Not only was he seriously injured, he was also poisoned. He's quite pitiful. I only heard that he went to Nantian Manor on behalf of Xiaowei to check if the servants were doing their jobs well. He also checked the accounts to see if there were any omissions. Who would've thought that he would suffer such a tragedy. If not for Hero Su's amazing medical skills, I'm afraid there would be no celebration today. "
Yan Li pitifully said, "That's really pitiful. Just who was it that was so ruthless to actually beat up Fourth Uncle to such a miserable state? With my friendship with Caiwei, we are naturally bound by a common enemy. Tell me who it is and I will go and teach him a lesson right away. "
"Surnamed Yan, what are you playing dumb for!" Gu Yunzhi stood up and scolded. "If it weren't for you, would my fourth brother have been injured like this? What did you do to him in Nantian Manor? If you didn't like him, then you beat him, but you actually poisoned him. You're a disciple of a famous sect, but you're simply smearing the name of Confucian orthodoxy! "
Gu Caiwei's expression sank. "Didn't we agree not to mention this matter again?"
"Xiaowei," Gu Tingkun sighed. "You proved that Nantian Manor was still in the hands of our Phoenix Hall, so I didn't bring my troops to Swallow Fort. But look at fourth brother, he's injured like this. If I don't seek justice for him, how can Phoenix Hall maintain its foothold in Jianghu? "
"You said you wouldn't pursue this matter anymore. How could you go back on your word!" Gu Caiwei was so angry that his entire body trembled.
"Xiaowei," Gu Tingkun unhappily said, "Your fourth uncle has suffered such a heavy injury. It's fine if you don't feel any pain, but how can you help an outsider refute me?"
Gu Caiwei wanted to say something more, but he was suddenly pulled behind by Yan Li. "Well said. This is the aura that the overlord of the entire realm should have. Vice Hall Master, please speak. "
"Speak what? Let go of my hand first. What is with all this pulling and pulling?" Gu Tingkun said with a serious expression.
"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm used to it." Yan Li was suddenly enlightened. Before he let go of Gu Caiwei's hand, he secretly squeezed it and winked at her. She wanted to laugh, but she didn't dare to. She could only smack him on the back in a coquettish manner.
Su Xingyu was keenly aware of the two's actions. He was both envious and bitter. Thinking of Yan Li's actions just now, he had never thought of doing this. No matter how strong his righteous indignation was, if he didn't stand up for it, the grievances others had suffered would not be reduced at all. Thinking of the constant entanglement on the way just now, and the other party's indifferent attitude, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.
"Have you forgotten so quickly?" He continued to say with a smile, "Didn't we just talk about the culprit who injured Fourth Master? Tell me who that person is, and I will immediately lead the army of Swallow's Fort to attack and help you seek justice."
Gu Tingkun said coldly, "Before Fourth Master fainted, he called your name, Yan Shifang. Isn't that obvious enough? For the sake of Xiaowei's friend, if you leave obediently today and never step into Nantian Manor in the future, I will not mention the matter of you injuring Fourth Master. Otherwise … "
Yan Li said with a smile, "Otherwise, what?"
"I have no choice but to send people to drive you away!" Gu Tingkun shouted out loud. Like a signal, dozens and hundreds of cultivators appeared from some unknown place. There were men and women. The men worked outside of Phoenix Hall and were managed by Gu Tingkun. As for the women, they were from the Broad Literature Institute and were under Gu Yuncai's command.
The commotion here immediately attracted the attention of a large number of guests, and they all gathered here.
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