"!!!"
"???"
"..."
When Qin Yi spoke, Wu Deshang, Wu Di, and Wu Yao were all stunned in their seats.
Their gazes towards Qin Yi became incredibly astonished and strange.
Qin Yi felt their reactions and asked, puzzled, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Wu Di said, "Are you sure you only studied for three years?"
"Yes," Qin Yi nodded affirmatively.
He had been imprisoned for four years, and he only started learning various things from the crazy old man in his second year. Therefore, he had studied formations for three years.
Strictly speaking, since he became the old man's disciple, the latter had taught him medicine, cultivation, alchemy, and more. The time he spent on formations was far less than three years!
Wu Di didn't know what to say. He simply turned his gaze to Wu Deshang, his expression complicated.
Wu Deshang also had a complicated expression, at a loss for words.
Wu Di and Wu Deshang had dedicated decades to the path of formations and had finally become formation masters. Yet, Qin Yi claimed he had only studied for three years...
If they hadn't personally witnessed Qin Yi setting up the Spirit Gathering Formation last night, they would have undoubtedly believed Qin Yi was bragging again right now!
Because of Qin Yi's statement, the atmosphere at the table suddenly turned quiet. Wu Di and the other two said nothing.
Just then, Wu Chongshui ran in from outside and reported, "Patriarch, someone from the Thousand Bamboo Sect is here!"
Wu Di showed a surprised expression and asked, "Who from the Thousand Bamboo Sect is here? Is it Le Kuo again?"
Wu Chongshui replied, "Sect Master Hu and Hu Le Kuo are both here!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Di stood up and said to Wu Deshang, "Second Uncle, the Thousand Bamboo Sect greatly helped us find the culprit who attacked Yao'er. I must go out to welcome them..."
Wu Deshang waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, it's only right!"
Wu Di originally wanted to ask Wu Yao to accompany him, but he looked at Qin Yi sitting beside her and ultimately decided against it.
In fact, because Qin Yi had a conflict with Hu Le Kuo yesterday, Wu Di felt extremely awkward at the moment and was unsure how to handle their relationship later!
As Wu Di stood up from his seat, and before he and Wu Chongshui could even leave the villa, they saw Hu Le Kuo and a man in his sixties, whose spirit and vigor were full and energetic, walking in uninvited.
"Haha..."
As soon as he stepped in, the man saw Qin Yi and the others gathered around the table eating and laughed heartily, "Indeed, it's better to arrive early than on time. Brother Wu, you're having a meal!"
As expected, the man was none other than Hu Le Kuo's father, the Sect Master of the Thousand Bamboo Sect, Hu Yitong.
Wu Di quickly went to greet him, "Big Brother Hu, why didn't you inform me beforehand that you were coming? I wasn't prepared!"
Hu Yitong was slightly older than Wu Di. Furthermore, since the Thousand Bamboo Sect had helped their Wu family capture the culprit yesterday, Wu Di felt grateful and thus addressed him as "Big Brother."
Hu Yitong walked directly to the table and looked at the lavish spread of dishes. He said, "What preparation is needed? Such a large table full of food is enough!"
Upon seeing Wu Deshang, the smile on his face diminished slightly. He solemnly greeted, "Senior Deshang is also here!"
"Hmm."
Wu Deshang did not show the same enthusiasm towards Hu Yitong as Wu Di did. He simply nodded in response.
"Greetings, Sect Master Hu!" Wu Yao stood up and greeted.
Meanwhile, Hu Le Kuo, who had been smiling as he entered, instantly lost his smile the moment he saw Qin Yi.
He walked to the table, stared at Qin Yi, and uttered in a deep, cold voice, "Why are you here?"
Qin Yi felt his resentment but didn't pay much attention. Instead, he retorted unceremoniously, "And why shouldn't I be here? This isn't your house, so what business is it of yours?"
"You..."
Hu Le Kuo seemed poised to explode.
Hu Yitong stopped him and asked, "What's wrong?"
"He was the one who injured me yesterday!" Hu Le Kuo replied.
"What..."
This time, Hu Yitong looked at Qin Yi, also filled with rage, "You were the one who injured Le Kuo yesterday!!!"
The fire in his eyes seemed about to erupt.
Qin Yi felt it, stood up from his seat, and faced him directly, replying, "I was!"
Hu Yitong was furious and was about to say more, but Wu Di stopped him this time, "Big Brother Hu, everything yesterday was a misunderstanding. Please give me some face and don't trouble young friend Qin today!"
Upon hearing this, before Hu Yitong could even speak, a look of surprise flashed across Hu Le Kuo's face.
He seemed not to expect Wu Di to defend Qin Yi.
After all, yesterday, when he had a conflict with Qin Yi, Wu Di had basically sided with him.
How could his attitude change so drastically in just one day?
Moreover, what was the situation today? Such a large table of food, were Wu Di and Wu Deshang specifically entertaining Qin Yi?
Hu Le Kuo was utterly confused, with many question marks popping up in his mind.
Sensing the anger from Hu Yitong and Hu Le Kuo towards Qin Yi, Wu Deshang spoke, "Sect Master Hu, this is our Wu family's residence. We hope you will give us some face!"
"You are all guests of the Wu family today. Since you have come, if you don't mind, please sit and eat with us. We've just started and haven't touched our chopsticks yet!"
Hu Yitong hesitated for a moment, withdrew his angry gaze from Qin Yi, and said, "Since Senior Deshang has spoken, what can this junior say? Le Kuo, sit down!"
"But Father..."
Hu Le Kuo still looked unwilling. He truly did not want to sit and eat with Qin Yi.
After all, he had been slapped by Qin Yi yesterday, and half of his cheek had not fully recovered, still slightly swollen!
"Hmm?"
Hu Yitong gave him a stern look. Hu Le Kuo then suppressed his unwillingness and honestly sat down with Hu Yitong at two seats by the table.
Seeing this, Qin Yi sat down again.
Wu Di let out a sigh of relief. He personally poured a cup of wine for Hu Yitong and changed the subject, "Big Brother Hu, I heard from Le Kuo yesterday that you personally took action to help us catch the culprit! Some disciples from the Thousand Bamboo Sect were injured for this. How are they now?"
"They are fine, just some superficial injuries. They will fully recover after some rest!" Hu Yitong replied.
"I don't even know how to thank you for this..."
Wu Di raised his wine glass and toasted Hu Yitong, "In short, in the future, if the Thousand Bamboo Sect needs anything that our Wu family can assist with, please don't hesitate to ask, and we will not refuse!"
The two clinked their glasses, and Wu Di was the first to drain his.
Hu Yitong also finished his in one gulp and put down his cup, saying, "Brother Wu, actually, we have something we wanted to discuss with you today!"