His earlier actions, however, made him implicitly acknowledge this explanation.
However, his mistake had been made, and any further words would be futile.
"Hmph, how you should be dealt with will be decided by my father when he awakens!"
Qi Xinlian no longer looked at him, her gaze shifting to Sect Master Zhou and Ye Fei.
She then spoke her thanks.
"Uncle Zhou, Ye Fei, thank you for catching the mastermind behind this for me."
"I will instruct my subordinates to guard him strictly. As for his fate, it will all depend on my father's decision."
Sect Master Zhou agreed with her decision, but couldn't help but offer a reminder.
"I respect your decision, but if you encounter any other problems, please feel free to come to Uncle Zhou."
Qi Xinlian's heart warmed, and she quickly agreed.
Ye Fei received similar assurances.
Thus, the matter was concluded.
The next day, after Ye Fei finished his class, he received a message from Shangguan Xueer. It turned out that the patriarch of the Murong family, one of the four great families, was hosting a birthday banquet, and Shangguan Xueer hoped Ye Fei would accompany her.
Coincidentally, after today, it was the Qi Sect's monthly rest day.
So, Ye Fei agreed without a second thought.
After leaving the Qi Sect via the teleportation array, he arrived at the Shangguan residence by evening.
Upon learning of Ye Fei's return, especially Elder Shangguan, had already instructed people to prepare a lavish dinner.
As Ye Fei entered the Shangguan residence, he was greeted by the enticing aroma of delicious food.
"Xiao Fei, you're finally back, you've kept this old man waiting!"
Upon seeing Ye Fei, Elder Shangguan shot up from his seat.
"Old man, please don't. You're too enthusiastic, I can barely handle it!"
Ye Fei quickly took two steps back, raising his hand.
"Good, good, it's good you're back, it's good you're back!"
"The food at home is all ready, just waiting for you!"
Elder Shangguan's face broke into a smile, his complexion rosy.
He then led Ye Fei towards the dining room.
When Ye Fei arrived at the dining room, he found the entire family gathered.
"Come, you sit next to Xueer!"
Elder Shangguan said jovially, arranging him next to Shangguan Xueer.
For some reason, Shangguan Xueer's face flushed with a hint of shyness when Ye Fei took his seat.
Ye Fei, however, felt nothing and began to eat and drink.
After a sumptuous banquet, amidst the teasing glances of everyone, Shangguan Xueer gathered her courage and invited Ye Fei for a walk.
Seeing her flushed face, clearly her first time doing such a thing, Ye Fei didn't want to embarrass her and readily agreed.
After their walk, Ye Fei promptly fell asleep.
The next morning, after breakfast, Shangguan Xueer invited Ye Fei to go shopping for gifts together.
"Ye Fei, we're going to the most renowned specialty store in the Desolate Region, the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower."
"Legend has it that the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower is run by a mysterious reclusive family in the Desolate Region, so no one dares to offend them."
"However, every item in the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower is indeed a rare treasure!"
"Even the four great families show respect to the shopkeepers of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower."
Qi Xinlian introduced.
"I see, I'm quite interested in this Ten Thousand Treasures Tower you speak of. Let's go, I can't wait to explore it!"
Ye Fei urged.
The two then sped towards the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.
The Ten Thousand Treasures Tower was located in the heart of the Desolate Region, with an antique and classic decoration.
"We're here, it's this place!"
Shangguan Xueer pointed to the three large characters of "Ten Thousand Treasures Tower" hanging high above.
One had to admit, the three characters of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower were indeed majestic, exuding a sense of commanding presence.
"Ye Fei, let's go in quickly!"
Shangguan Xueer grabbed Ye Fei's sleeve.
Ye Fei glanced at her, did not refuse, and allowed her to lead him in amidst the welcome of the attendants.
It was evident that the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower was a model of opulence, even the attendants' clothing was exquisite and made of rare materials.
Therefore, many people in the Desolate Region took pride in working at the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.
Upon entering the first floor, Ye Fei found the displays to be dazzling, with all sorts of items available.
Ye Fei remembered he had run out of hidden weapons and needed to forge new ones, so he decided to see if there were any materials for making hidden weapons this time.
Seeing Ye Fei and Shangguan Xueer browsing aimlessly, an attendant who had been observing them gracefully approached and asked.
"Greetings, young master, young lady!"
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am a maid here at the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, my name is Xiao Xiao."
"I saw you looking around, and it seems you haven't found anything you like. May I introduce some items to you?"
Xiao Xiao asked with a polite smile.
"That's great, I was feeling a bit lost."
"I want to buy a gift for an elder's birthday banquet."
Shangguan Xueer said.
"I see, I understand."
"Then I'll lead you this way!"
"This is our gift section, you can take a good look."
The right side of the area displayed many exquisite and very expensive items.
Shangguan Xueer immediately took a liking to a jade carving of the longevity star, which was lifelike.
Xiao Xiao, being sharp, noticed Shangguan Xueer's gaze linger on the jade carving for a few seconds and immediately said.
"Young lady, your taste is truly excellent!"
"This jade carving is very warm and moist, truly suitable as a birthday gift for an elder!"
"Most importantly, there is only one of its kind, perfectly matching your needs!"
Xiao Xiao added.
Shangguan Xueer was already captivated and said.
"Then take it out for me to see!"
Seeing her agreement, Xiao Xiao carefully took out the jade carving.
However, before the jade carving could reach Shangguan Xueer's hands, it was intercepted.
"Let me see!"
"This jade carving is good!"
Even Ye Fei did not expect such a turn of events and was momentarily stunned.
"Sir, I apologize, but this jade carving was first seen by this young lady!"
"Please return the jade carving to me."
Xiao Xiao said politely, noticing his brocade robe.