Feng Yin Wan immediately struggled upon hearing this.
"No, I still have unfinished business and cannot leave for now."
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He had climbed over the wall in the dead of night to pick her up, only to be told she didn't want to go!
Feng Wu Xi's handsome face twisted into a grimace.
"What matter is so important that you would disregard your own safety?"
This woman was exceptionally fond of her life. Unless it was a matter of utmost importance, she would never risk staying.
Knowing she couldn't hide it from him, Feng Yin Wan pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Earlier today in the hall, I spotted the figure of a person in black behind the screen."
Unexpectedly, Feng Wu Xi was also slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
"A person in black?"
Feng Yin Wan nodded. "I still have matters to investigate, and this matter is related to those individuals in black."
She couldn't, or rather, didn't know how to, tell Feng Wu Xi about the bracelet. She could only substitute it with other reasons.
To her surprise, Feng Wu Xi's brows furrowed even tighter at her words.
"If that's the case, then you absolutely cannot stay here alone!"
He had encountered those individuals in black in Jiangzhou. Their techniques were strange, and they were clearly a well-trained organization. Such a force was not something Feng Yin Wan could handle alone.
If they were also connected to the Immortal Medicine Sect behind the scenes, then this place was even more unsuitable for lingering!
Feng Yin Wan remained stubbornly still.
"Feng Wu Xi, I must investigate this matter."
The bracelet was only one reason. A crucial factor was the 'Hailing Divine Wood' they had mentioned!
Her mother's identity and the framing of the Feng family were intricately linked. If the other party was a force from Yue Kingdom, then she absolutely could not let it slide so easily!
Seeing her obstinacy, Feng Wu Xi felt a surge of frustration, wishing he could simply knock her out and take her away.
After suppressing his emotions for a while, he finally spoke in a cold tone.
"Li'er's illness cannot be delayed. I will wait for you outside. If there is no progress within three days, you must return to Jinzhou with me!"
Knowing he was concerned for her safety, Feng Yin Wan's heart stirred slightly, and she immediately nodded.
"Alright."
Aside from Feng Wu Xi's interruption, Feng Yin Wan slept quite soundly on her first night at the Immortal Medicine Sect.
She had initially assumed that practitioners of medicine would have very strict routines, so she got up before the hour of Chen to wait. However, she waited in her room for a long time without anyone coming to call her. In the end, she couldn't bear it any longer and went out herself.
Along the way, she barely saw anyone. She finally managed to catch a young attendant and ask a question, only to be looked at as if she were an alien.
"You may not know this, but our sect emphasizes a people-centered approach. To avoid going against the wishes of our cultivators, our morning wake-up time is generally set for the hour of Si. Right now... everyone is still asleep."
Feng Yin Wan:?
There was such a good thing?!
Perhaps her facial expression changed too obviously, and the young attendant glanced at her warily, bowed hastily, and quickly retreated.
Feng Yin Wan didn't pay much attention to this. She stretched lazily and prepared to go back to sleep.
"My apologies, Feng Wu Xi. The living conditions here are too friendly for people who have trouble waking up early. I'm a little reluctant to go back."
Repeating "Kowtow 1, Buddha forgive me" in her mind a few times, she turned around contentedly. However, after only a couple of steps, she bumped into a line of attendants carrying things.
Seeing her, they immediately bowed.
Out of politeness, Feng Yin Wan asked a perfunctory question.
"What are you carrying?"
"The Elder has ordered us to prepare for today's disciple-acceptance ceremony. These are all the items needed later."
Feng Yin Wan's gaze immediately swept over them. Seeing the eclectic assortment of items in their hands, her eyebrows subtly rose.
That old man was really serious.
She nodded and waved her hand, "You may go."
Because everyone was collectively slacking off, Feng Yin Wan had no psychological pressure about going back to sleep.
Only when she faintly heard the morning bell chiming outside did she get out of bed again.
The disciple-acceptance ceremony was held in a specialized area of the sect. When Feng Yin Wan arrived, it was almost fully prepared.
The old man and San Shi were nowhere to be seen. She crept closer silently, propped her ears up, and hid outside the crowd to eavesdrop.
"The Elder has truly put in great effort this time, ordering us to set up with such meticulousness."
"Indeed. It's not easy to find someone who can inherit his mantle. How could the Elder not be excited!"
"Exactly, exactly. You didn't see what happened yesterday. The young lady flicked her silver needles so swiftly. Her skill is in no way inferior to Senior Brother San Shi!"
Feng Yin Wan, who was "flicking her silver needles so swiftly," was eavesdropping from behind, her smile widening infinitely.
What, isn't this the same as praising someone to their face?
No... this is even more satisfying than being praised to their face!
After smiling for a moment, she heard someone else speak.
"Normally, a master gives a treasure to their disciple when accepting them. The Elder hasn't taken in a disciple for many years. I wonder what treasure he will present this time. Does anyone know?"
The word "treasure" fell into Feng Yin Wan's ears without any omission.
"A treasure when becoming a disciple? There's such a good thing?"
She thought about the long rows of poisons and antidotes she had seen in the hall yesterday, and then about the Ling Jiang Grass in Feng Wu Xi's hand. Her mouth immediately curved into a grin.
"Good heavens, this treasure definitely can't be worse than those! This trip is a huge profit!"
She suppressed her lips with effort and simply found a place to sit, indicating that she was already looking forward to it.
After a long while, the old man finally arrived, looking somewhat dishevelled. Upon seeing her, he hurried forward.
"Disciple, how was your rest last night? Are you accustomed to sleeping here?"
With the filter of "treasure" in place, Feng Yin Wan's response was noticeably more enthusiastic than yesterday.
"Thank you for your concern, Master. I slept very well."
Her beautiful eyes flickered constantly, subtly searching the old man for the location of the treasure. However, she failed to notice that the old man's eyes had immediately become excited upon hearing the word "Master"!
"Good disciple, it's good that you slept well!"
To Feng Yin Wan, these words were equivalent to "Good disciple, your master will now bestow the treasure upon you"!
Therefore, she smiled even more brightly at San Shi, who appeared behind them.
"Good morning, Senior Brother San Shi."
San Shi, unaware of the situation, was slightly startled by the greeting, but his reaction was the same as the old man's.
"Junior Sister... good morning!"
The old man had always been picky. Apart from him and another junior brother, he had no other disciples.
They always said that a junior sister was like a warm padded jacket. Previously, they could only envy others, but from today onwards, he would also have a junior sister!
Thinking this, he immediately urged them on.
"Master, the ceremony is almost ready. It's an auspicious time. Let's begin quickly."
The old man nodded. "Alright!"
Feng Yin Wan also rubbed her hands. "Master, where should I kneel?"
After a long period of waiting, it was finally time to bestow the treasure.
Feng Yin Wan suppressed her excitement and watched as the old man took out a square brocade box from his sleeve. Her heart pounded like a drum.
"Disciple, this is a small token of my affection. I hope you will accept it."
Feng Yin Wan nodded vigorously, thinking, "Accept! How can I not accept? I will definitely accept it!"
The moment the brocade box was in her hands, its excessively light weight caused her expression to freeze.
This treasure... seems a bit light?