Qian Laifu was trembling violently, his mind in a daze.

He never imagined that the Sect Master would actually descend upon a place like the Servants' Peak!

If he hadn't been fortunate enough to have seen the Sect Master from afar once before, today would have been a disaster.

This was the supreme Sect Master of the Dao Heaven Sect, a prominent figure in the Northern Profound Cultivation World, whose fame was rapidly rising.

The Servants' Peak was a place where even the stewards and elders of the Outer Sect rarely visited, let alone someone of the Sect Master's status.

Two servant disciples knelt on the ground, holding their breath, not daring to move.

At this moment, Nangong Yao said nothing, yet his silence only increased the pressure on Qian Laifu and the two disciples, soaking them in sweat.

Qian Laifu stammered, "S-Sect Master, your presence at the Servants' Peak is an honor for us. I shall immediately order the disciples to gather..."

"No need."

Before Qian Laifu could finish, Nangong Yao interrupted him.

"Yes... yes," Qian Laifu quickly replied.

Nangong Yao said calmly, "I just entered this pavilion and heard your first words were about not sparing the senior?"

Huh?

Senior?

What senior?

Qian Laifu's eyes were blank.

Quickly, his pupils contracted sharply. Could the Sect Master be referring to Chen Xun?

This...

Qian Laifu's mind went numb.

Chen Xun was just a mad mortal. Why would the Sect Master call him senior?

As for the two disciples, their minds were blank from the start, not taking in anything.

Qian Laifu, in a panic, instinctively wanted to explain.

However, before he could speak, Nangong Yao coldly said, "Utterly presumptuous."

Qian Laifu was shocked, repeatedly kowtowing, "Sect Master, spare me! Sect Master, spare me!"

Nangong Yao glanced at Qian Laifu expressionlessly, then turned to Chen Xun, bowing, "Senior, how would you like to handle this?"

Hearing these words, Qian Laifu was instantly terrified!

But no matter how hard he thought, Qian Laifu couldn't figure out if there was some mistake.

Chen Xun was indeed just a mad mortal, absolutely!

But right now, Qian Laifu didn't have time to think deeply about it, because his life was in Chen Xun's hands.

Chen Xun chuckled, yawned, and said, "Oh~ I haven't slept enough yet."

Nangong Yao smiled awkwardly, then looked at Qian Laifu and said, "Since the senior wants to rest, take me to see where the senior resides."

Seeing that Chen Xun didn't mind, Qian Laifu initially breathed a sigh of relief, but hearing Nangong Yao say he wanted to see Chen Xun's residence, his heart sank again.

It's over, it's over. My little life is probably doomed.

Although he didn't know what was going on, Chen Xun's status in the Sect Master's eyes was already very clear.

If the Sect Master saw that Chen Xun lived in a shabby thatched hut in the remote west... the consequences would be unimaginable!

"Yes, Sect Master, I will take you to Chen... the senior's residence," Qian Laifu said respectfully, already in despair, adopting a do-or-die attitude.

Qian Laifu initially thought of taking Nangong Yao and Chen Xun to a better residence, falsely claiming it was Chen Xun's place, since Chen Xun was a madman, maybe it could be fooled.

But facing the imposing Nangong Yao, even with a hundred guts, Qian Laifu didn't dare to lie.

Subsequently, under Qian Laifu's guidance, Chen Xun and Nangong Yao left the pavilion and headed west.

Meanwhile, the two servant disciples remained kneeling there, unable to recover for a long time.

...

A moment later.

West of the Servants' Peak.

"You actually let the senior live in such a place?"

Nangong Yao looked at the thatched hut before him, took a deep breath, and said.

Qian Laifu knelt on the ground, crying in fear, "Sect Master, spare me! I was told that Senior Chen was just a mortal brought by Senior Brother Zhao Ting from the secular world! Steward Shen He said it was enough to provide food and a place to stay. I never knew Senior Chen had any connection with you, Sect Master! Wuwuwu!"

Though the living conditions were poor, Qian Laifu prided himself on never shortchanging Chen Xun on food. In the entire mid-mountain area, Chen Xun ate the most, and he never withheld, even increasing the food supply at the dining hall.

Qian Laifu now deeply regretted it. He thought having some connection with Zhao Ting was already remarkable, never imagining there was also a connection with the Sect Master!

This was a blow to Qian Laifu's life.

If he had taken the utmost care of Chen Xun—no, Senior Chen—earlier, it might have been his opportunity as the steward of the Servants' Peak. Now, not only was it all ruined, but his life might also be at risk.

Hearing this, Nangong Yao pursed his lips and said nothing.

Nangong Yao was a Sect Master who understood right from wrong and knew such matters were unpredictable. Honestly, the steward of the Servants' Peak hadn't done anything wrong.

Nangong Yao turned his head, looking at Chen Xun, who was yawning beside him, and bowed:

"Senior, previously Nangong was unaware of your arrival at the Dao Heaven Sect. Now that I know, you must not continue to stay at the Servants' Peak. Please, Senior, come with Nangong to reside at the Dao Heaven Peak."

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Qian Laifu, kneeling, widened his eyes, his heart twitching.

Goodness, Dao Heaven Peak!

That's where the Inner Pavilion is located, and also the mountain where the Sect Master resides!

Usually, even the core elders live on Heaven Profound Peak, and only go to Dao Heaven Peak for important discussions.

Chen Xun shook his head, glanced suspiciously at Nangong Yao, yawned again, and dashed into the thatched hut, leaping onto the bed.

From inside the hut came Chen Xun's impatient voice:

"Go, go, go, I'm exhausted!"

Uh.

Nangong Yao paused, then smiled wryly.

Recalling the scene at the top of Little River Peak, where the senior's heavenly melody attracted countless butterflies, it was indeed carefree and unrestrained.

Now, this demeanor was worlds apart from that time, two extremes.

Nangong Yao said, "Senior, please come with Nangong to reside at Dao Heaven Peak! If you continue to stay in this dilapidated place, how could Nangong feel at ease?"

But what responded to Nangong Yao was the sound of snoring from the hut.

Nangong Yao sighed helplessly.

Qian Laifu, kneeling nearby, watched in terror. In the entire Dao Heaven Sect, who dared to treat the Sect Master like this? Only Chen... Senior Chen, perhaps. No wonder Senior Chen could cause trouble at Heaven Profound Peak and leave unscathed. It made perfect sense.

After a long while, Nangong Yao bowed slightly and walked away.

Seeing this, Qian Laifu breathed a sigh of relief, quickly getting up and bowing to follow.

...

"Do not think the senior is truly a mortal. The senior is merely playing in the mortal world."

On the mountain path, Nangong Yao said this and then vanished into the air.

"Farewell, Sect Master!"

Qian Laifu hurriedly bid farewell.

Moments later, Qian Laifu straightened up, wiping his forehead, drenched in sweat.

Seeing that the Sect Master did not punish him, Qian Laifu was immediately relieved. However, he also understood that perhaps the Sect Master simply didn't care about him, the steward of the Servants' Peak. After all, what kind of person was the Sect Master?

Yet, Qian Laifu felt a sense of pride, having the fortune to speak so closely with the Sect Master, truly a death without regrets.

Recalling the words the Sect Master said before leaving, Qian Laifu couldn't help but tremble.

No wonder the Sect Master had such a humble attitude towards Senior Chen...

It turned out Senior Chen was not a mortal at all... but a hidden great figure!

Thinking back, Senior Chen and the Sect Master must have had some connection.

Yes, it should have been obvious, with Senior Chen's terrifying appetite. No mortal could eat that much...

With this thought, Qian Laifu became incredibly nervous again. After all, with such a great figure, whom even the Sect Master treated with respect, living at the Servants' Peak, it was hard not to be nervous.

At the same time, Qian Laifu decided that in the future, he must do his utmost to serve Senior Chen well.