Cen Yueyue wasn't surprised. She would be surprised only if Jiang Feng couldn't break through the realm with his abilities.

The young couple never even discussed this topic. Each day, they traveled when needed, flirted when inclined, and when tired, Cen Yueyue would call Senior Sister Ao Qing to carry her for a while. Sometimes the couple would break into playful sparring sessions. This journey continued for an entire month.

The ecstatic joy others experience when breaking through realms was an everyday occurrence for them. There were no waves of excitement, just a humble sentence.

"It's all thanks to Senior Sister's guidance."

"Well, well, well."

Eyes filled with enthusiasm, Elder Ge, though not unkempt, looked somewhat intimidating. Before Jiang Feng could speak, Cen Yueyue had already reached out and pulled Jiang Feng back.

With a face full of vigilance.

Even Mr. Jiang hadn't thought of this, especially seeing Cen Yueyue's protective and cautious demeanor, he found it both amusing and exasperating. It was only then that Elder Ge noticed the pretty young lady beside him.

"And this is...?"

With a hint of confusion in his eyes, given his realm, he could naturally see that Cen Yueyue was not a disciple of the Purple Cloud Palace, as she didn't exude the presence of the Purple Cloud Divine Art. What's more, she clearly didn't know him.

Not that Elder Ge thought he was famous, but to not know the only elder assigned by the sect to oversee and ensure the safety of our disciples in the Dongyue territory, if you didn't know, you'd deserve to be beaten to death outside.

Skeptically glancing at Cen Yueyue, his curiosity quickly turned to shock.

"Peak of Core Formation."

His expression changed.

At this moment, he even wondered if he was dreaming.

It was far more surprising than Jiang Feng's mid-grade Core Formation. The mid-grade and the peak are entirely different concepts. Put it this way, Cen Yueyue could get ready to break through to Nascent Soul at any time, just depending on how she prepares. If she is a barrel, it's already full and overflowing.

A twenty-one-year-old at the peak of Core Formation, what kind of monster is this?

"This is Cen Yueyue, daughter of Cen Family Village. Although we aren't married yet, both sides have met with their parents. In a few years, I plan to personally visit and formally join with Yue Yue as dao companions."

With one sentence, he made their relationship clear. Upon hearing the name "Cen Yueyue," Elder Ge immediately straightened up with a serious expression. He was certainly familiar with the name, as for why...

"May I ask if your mother is...?"

"My mother's surname is Yun."

Continuing to pull Jiang Feng back a step.

Although she knew she shouldn't appear so cautious in front of members of the Purple Cloud Palace, it was just her personality. She did not have much affection for sects in the Central Plains besides Jade Radiance Palace, and she was so inherently proud that few could catch her eye. Yet, these few words made Elder Ge stand in awe.

"So it's this generation's Southern Border Saintess, long admired, long admired."

Hands clasped in respect.

Even Jiang Feng couldn't help being taken aback. He had imagined that Cen Yueyue had a noble identity, but he never thought she would be so noble that even an elder would bow to her?

What does this mean?

For a moment there was a blank expression, but when he turned his head, he clearly saw the burning flame in Cen Yueyue's eyes, and he realized that it wasn't Cen Yueyue making Elder Ge bow, but the title of the Southern Border Saintess. More specifically,

it was the trace of Divine Soul hidden within Cen Yueyue.

A good match.

This young couple was compatible in personality, and their statuses matched as well. Most importantly, both harbored small secrets within. The flickering spark in the eyes gradually faded, and Elder Ge breathed a sigh of relief, returning to normal.

The surprises brought by these two youngsters in such a short time exceeded what he had experienced sitting here for decades. The old face squeezed into an awkward smile, trying to appear kind and amiable, though he clearly didn't fit the image of "kind-faced and kind-hearted."

"So it's the bloodline of Cloud Fairy. I've long heard the Southern Border Saintess is extraordinarily gifted and intelligent. Today's meeting is indeed extraordinary. Never thought she would be linked to a disciple of our sect, truly a cause for celebration."

"Hmm..."

When the matter with Jiang Feng was mentioned, her proud expression immediately became a bit reserved and unnatural. At such a time, Jiang Feng naturally had to step in to smooth things over, taking the initiative to speak and change the subject.

"Elder Ge, my apologies for earlier."

"In the mountain gate, Senior Sister always greets me with such tactics, and every time I am beaten by her. But today when entering, it was at Senior Sister's instruction."

"Senior Sister said it personally, with my meager skills, it's impossible to harm Elder Ge in the slightest, and I could relax to take action. Rather than taking out the token to prove identity, it's better to befriend with martial arts, after all, tokens can be faked, but the three-foot blade in hand doesn't lie."

"She also said that Elder Ge has been continuously busy in Dongyue in recent years and hasn't had time to return home. Many elders and Peak Masters in the sect are waiting for Elder Ge to come back for a high-stakes showdown, also said…"

At this point, Jiang Feng hesitated a bit, but Elder Ge just chuckled. He immediately knew someone from the sect must have given some message.

"That old fart Zhang Sifeng is spouting nonsense again, isn't he?"

"Ahem, you guessed it." Seeing himself exposed, Jiang Feng no longer tried to hide it, just cleared his throat and with a full, hoarse voice imitated his sect's senior.

"You rascal, going straight to Dongyue City, right? Fine, when passing Dongxing City, deliver a message to Elder Ge. Tell him to wash his neck clean and return to the sect for death, and if he's too scared to come back, kneel thrice and he can come up the mountain, got it?"

Imitated to perfection.

For a time, the entire tavern filled with a lively atmosphere. After all, everyone has been young once, everyone's had mischievous friends from their younger days. The tone and expression immediately registered a deep friendship, reminiscent of college days.

If you call your roommate by name, your relationship might not be close, but if you call yourself dad and they call you son, then you two must be tight buddies.

"I knew nothing good would come out of that old fart's mouth, he's already mentoring grand-disciple at his age, yet still so improper, hahaha!"

Laughing heartily.

"Well, well then, today I'm in a good mood, won't hold it against him."

"The two of you mustn't have come here just to deliver words, right? This is Dongxing City, a few hundred miles from the old Dongyue City. At this time, the Nine Peaks martial competition should have ended, other sect forces shouldn't differ much."

"Many disciples are descending the mountain for trials, and countless young talents are visiting all over the Dongyue frontier. But who'd have thought you two would be so bold, undaunted like newborn calves, coming straight to Dongxing City, the very heart of Dongyue."

"So... you two are coming for the old Dongyue City ruins?"

No wonder he's an elder.

Even Cen Yueyue's expression gained more respect. She was never afraid or deterred by others' statuses, the only thing that could change her attitude was if you possessed sufficiently strong abilities, be it in cultivation realm or otherwise. The elderly man before them could see through their intentions at a glance, a testament to his rich experience.

"Yes, you truly guessed it. Though it's a bit presumptuous, could I ask if you think the two of us currently have the strength to stand against the disciples of Dongyue?"

Following politely behind, Elder Ge simply led them to the inner chamber's elegant seating. Ordinarily, this area was for entertaining sect disciples. A closer look revealed very familiar totem carvings inside, representing the Purple Cloud Palace's auspicious clouds and the roaring kui bull ancestor.

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