"Whew whew! Always competing with me, does this give Sister Qianrou a sense of superiority?" Nangong Qi maintained his stance of just eating a melon, with a look that said 'I've lost to you' in his eyes...

"Hehe, what are you saying, anyway, why haven't I seen Sister Zi Yu today?"

Nangong Qianrou looked around, but unfortunately she couldn't catch sight of her.

In the past, Zi Yu was the most excited to call everyone out. Today, though, I had planned to defeat a whole bunch, not sparing even those sisters who are over a decade younger. Alas, Qianrou was disappointed, very disappointed. To think Zi Yu was actually absent, she never expected.

Hmm? Could it be that Zi Yu, upon hearing the news, was afraid to lose face and left ahead of time?

Being from a collateral branch, finding a boyfriend like Adrian could be considered a skill.

You must know that in Huaxia, we value families of equal status the most, and many young people from prestigious families remain single.

But thinking more carefully, it's unlikely. Though Zi Yu is a bit immature, the family, being a prestigious clan, has close ties with the Silver Alliance and has also nurtured many Confucian scholars who govern the country.

Surge Company is just a merchant; speaking of status, it can't even compare with the Nangong Family. She really couldn't understand why Zi Yu didn't come on such an important day.

"Ah, that child Zi Yu, she's out training somewhere."

The speaker was a beautiful middle-aged woman. Her skin was excellently maintained, her voice a gentle blend of softness and firmness, ageless yet her nurturing smile was soothing to Qianrou, rendering her shell-shocked.

It turned out to be Zi Yu's mother. Seeing this, Qianrou quickly greeted, "Hello, Auntie."

"Haha, missing your little sister?"

"Uh-huh, I find it a bit odd—could there be a place more suitable for training than our home?"

She looked utterly puzzled, speaking from the heart without exaggeration or belittlement.

She didn't mean anything else. Being an ancient martial arts holy land, the Nangong Family certainly stands as a top-notch force even by worldly standards, standing on the same level as the Jade Clear Sect, Yanhuang Soul, Tianyin Sect, and Holy Hall.

In terms of training, she couldn't think of a place more suitable than the Nangong Family.

Moreover, Zi Yu, who possesses the genuine bloodline's golden eye superpower, is bound to shine brightly in terms of pedigree, talent, and the future. Where else could compete with the Nangong Family for training?

The answer is nowhere! Absolutely nowhere!

"That child Zi Yu has been spoiled. She's out training with someone else. I guess it counts as a form of training."

"Huh? Auntie, who has the qualifications to lead Zi Yu in training?" Qianrou secretly pinched Adrian.

Adrian was startled. Although he did not want to address the beautiful woman in front of him as Auntie, he was somewhat knowledgeable and adept at reading cues. He promptly said, "A child traveling far is a mother's worry, let alone a girl. Wilderness survival cannot compare to being safe at home. Auntie, why not let Zi Yu come to my place? Surge Company, though small in scale, is professional in fitness, which should help a martial artist."

Adrian thought his words were timely. Although he didn't make it explicit, he subtly praised Qianrou, and in doing so, he quietly showed off.

Unfortunately, his flattery missed the mark. While such words might not be challenged elsewhere, Adrian overlooked one crucial thing: the Nangong Family is an ancient martial arts heritage, naturally not short on modern fitness equipment.

Some glances from around were drawn to their conversation, though nobody took it to heart, as they were, after all, outsiders.

However, this made Qianrou's pretty face blush to her ears.

You see, when you're tasked with something, how could you not be on the ball? Can't you just go along with the program when dealing with a clan elder? What haven't they seen before?

Even for her, challenging Nangong Qi would never be through Surge Company as a business enterprise, but rather through hinting at a relationship. Yet, you directly brought up your fitness company at home.

Even if there's nothing egregiously wrong with this, the Nangong Family would only hear three words: lack of insight.

Nangong Qianrou's ability to steady the scene wasn't weak. She immediately changed the topic, asking, "Where did Zi Yu go to train?"

"Hehe, it was Feng Yi who took her out for training."

Feng Yi... this name sounds familiar.

Feng Yi? Which Feng Yi?

Feng Yi! Who else could it be but Feng Yi!

Wow...

For an instant, after Zi Yu's mother spoke these words, the atmosphere at the scene quieted...

One must know, this is the Nangong Family, and there certainly was no shortage of experts present. Upon hearing this, even distant discussions ceased, as if everyone wanted to hear more.

Nangong Qianrou clearly was taken aback, completely unprepared.

For a moment, Qianrou was stunned...

As a peer, as a young lady slightly older than Feng Yi, she had heard of Feng Yi's reputation as early as ten years ago.

He is a special agent of the Federation, revered as the most influential figure of the current era, renowned with the reputation that exceeds the Divine Wind, and of course, also the creator of the Revenge Shadow Rider.

As an epic hero, Feng Yi bore too many halos, too numerous to count, entered into textbooks by various countries, and was indeed the true leader of Mardis.

Yet, she did not understand Feng Yi; the Feng Yi she knew should be someone with a perfect appearance, cool, somewhat willful, somewhat aloof, and deemed a figure of belief for many.

Before arriving in Mardis, her impression of Feng Yi was still at a stage of admiration.

But, after residing for some time and learning more about his deeds, Qianrou's admiration for Feng Yi surpassed mere admiration in vocabulary.

She never thought Zi Yu would be with someone like him, "Auntie, the Feng Yi you mentioned is..."

"Yes, that very Feng Yi, the Revenge Shadow Rider, I've had the privilege of meeting him."

Wow!

Once again, the scene fell into silence, quickly replaced by buzzing whispers as people began to discuss...

But... what is Zi Yu's status compared to Feng Yi's status? That such a graceful Feng Yi could know Zi Yu and even take her on training trips seemed impossible.

In a way, Feng Yi's status wasn't what you'd call particularly special, but his standing in many people's minds could reach the height of a god – that's the alluring charisma of Feng Yi's personality.

If the Nangong Family is a world-class sect, then Feng Yi's level undoubtedly transcends any framework of existence.

Of course, this doesn't refer to the combat level; even purely the admiration, he's reached an unsurpassable height.

This admiration is not the kind felt towards stars or presidents, nor is it a religious faith, but a pure, soul-based sentiment that even she couldn't quite express.

Even Adrian on the side, upon hearing the mention of him, started to shiver uncontrollably...

Adrian realized it was excitement, excitement that couldn't be contained. He never imagined Zi Yu was fortunate enough to train with such a being.

"Hehe, Feng Yi has been acquainted with our Nangong Family for quite some time, so it's no secret."

The old patriarch smiled and said, "Many years ago, Feng Yi had visited our Jade Clear Sect."

The elders exchanged glances, faces etched with calmness. Though this event was years past, many amongst the clan's younger generations were somewhat aware of it.

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