Cao Shuang and Liu Qing exchanged glances, clearly both surprised. The Wine Sword Immortal was an exceptionally transcendent Loose Cultivator in Ancestor Dragon City, with formidable cultivation that ranked among the top ten in the entire city.

Though the Wine Sword Immortal appeared unassuming, seemingly without power or influence, and with no family backing, he had once taken in several Closed-door Disciples in the past. Today, these disciples held high positions, with one even being the Family Head of one of the eight royal families.

Liu Qing rolled his eyes and said, "You ask me, who am I supposed to ask? This guy always acts unpredictably and is never constrained. As for why he appeared or why he's helping Li Feng—"

"It's hard to say."

Liu Qing shook his head. If it were anyone else, perhaps one could speculate on their motives based on their identity and background. But with the Wine Sword Immortal taking action, it's truly baffling.

Cao Shuang patted his head, "Looks like we can't be the yellow sparrow, it's really disappointing, planning so meticulously from start to finish, only to return empty-handed."

"It's not entirely empty-handed; at least Bai Yi's scheme fell through, he's probably having a headache right now," Liu Qing said.

Cao Shuang laughed heartily, "Exactly, although we didn't benefit, Bai Yi lost his Lady and his soldiers. This guy is inherently arrogant, always thinking he's clever, but with Li Feng, he's repeatedly humiliated."

"Heh, I kind of want to see Bai Yi's face right now."

Cao Shuang said with a hint of wicked pleasure. He was always perceived as a frivolous playboy, otherwise why would he, a First Rank family's young master, mix with people from Second Rank families? Except he's not even the boss of this group. Cao Shuang's "self-induced decline" had long become a joke.

Yet Cao Shuang didn't mind, since it's a deliberate disguise. Bai Yi in public was always smug and appeared wise; watching him fail was a source of amusement.

Flowers Pavilion.

Li Feng entered the Flowers Pavilion with Li Zimo holding his shoulder. Li Zimo was a regular at the Flowers Pavilion, and seeing him, the doorman approached, but Li Zimo waved him away.

"Get someone to treat those three outside."

"This Lady should also wait outside."

Li Zimo glanced at Tian Wenxin, who nodded and stopped. In presence of this person, she couldn't say anything against it, yet she was curious about the connection between Li Feng and the Wine Sword Immortal.

Li Zimo led Li Feng through the Flowers Pavilion hall, familiar with the place as they passed through several corridors and moon gates.

"Good disciple, I've brought the person back, hurry and open the door."

Li Zimo shouted towards the inside.

The next moment, the closed courtyard gate opened, and Li Zimo stepped in, with Li Feng following into the courtyard.

The courtyard was small, yet it had every picturesque element – a pavilion, terraces, bridges crossing ponds, where through clear water some precious dragon carp could be seen.

Several peach trees bloomed in various poses, exhibiting indescribable allure.

From a two-story embroidery pavilion, a silhouette emerged. Li Feng withdrew his gaze from the surrounding environment to look at the person stepping out of the pavilion.

Eh.

Li Feng was surprised for a moment, then blinked to focus. The figure emerging wore a Hanfu dress, exuding regal elegance — it was Lin Luoyin.

This former master had changed quite a lot.

Lin Luoyin met Li Feng's gaze and calmly said, "Come in and sit."

In the embroidery pavilion's hall, a maid served tea while Lin Luoyin sat at the head, the Wine Sword Immortal sat on the side, holding his wine.

"Master, who is this?"

Li Feng looked at Lin Luoyin yet still called her master. Despite Li Feng previously posing as Bai Yutang and having pledged to Lin Luoyin during helping her in the Oiran contest, Lin Luoyin had not acknowledged this relationship.

Still, it didn't matter if Lin Luoyin didn't recognize it, Li Feng acknowledged it.

Lin Luoyin glared at Li Feng with almond eyes, while Li Zimo, who was drinking, lifted his gaze to glance at Li Feng.

"This is my new master, you should call him grandmaster."

Lin Luoyin snorted coldly through her nose, seeing through Li Feng's intentions but not exposing them. After all, Li Feng had previously helped her win the Oiran contest, and considering their unfavorable position in the Kunlun Secret Realm, setting aside certain preconceived notions was necessary if they wanted to leave.

"Ah, it's grandmaster. Grandmaster above, please accept a bow from the disciple's grandson."

Li Feng rose directly, knowing that a person who could strike down a Golden Core Late Stage in a single move was worth leaning on. Li Feng wasn't naïve and understood adaptability.

"Hm."

Li Zimo hummed as an acknowledgment of Li Feng as the disciple's grandson but showed no other indication.

Li Feng didn't push further, it was enough that he had latched onto the connection, though he did admire Lin Luoyin's quick adaptation, grasping such an opportunity so swiftly.

"Master, how did you know I was in danger and asked grandmaster to save me?"

Hmph.

Lin Luoyin snorted at the question, "You should be grateful for your luck, as I coincidentally went to the Underground Palace City with master. I initially planned to investigate someone trapped in the Duel Arena, but happened upon your impressive battle spirit."

Lin Luoyin remarked sarcastically.

"You seem to have forgotten that we're outsiders who should be discreet; you're truly not afraid of being captured for dissection."

Li Feng listened to Lin Luoyin's sarcasm, feeling helpless, "I wish to stay low-key, but was forced to respond when challenged at my door, it led to this situation step by step."

"Oh?"

"Then I want to hear who pushed you."

Lin Luoyin looked at Li Feng, despite her status as the former Oiran of the old Flowers Pavilion, she had no trusted confidant beside her. Since Li Feng left, Lin Luoyin had been contemplating how to secure her position, hence she was not sensitive to external news.

Additionally, messages between the Middle Three Rings and Lower Three Rings were not shared, thus events in the Sixth Ring concerning Li Feng hadn't reached Lin Luoyin.

Li Feng immediately recounted his experiences of late to Lin Luoyin, not missing any detail. Listening, the Wine Sword Immortal Li Zimo raised his head.

Lin Luoyin, after hearing it all, was speechless, sighing after a moment, "I thought you could settle in the Middle Three Rings quietly, but it's risky everywhere."

"Killing so many Golden Core individuals in the Underground Palace City might deter some people, but the Zeng Family you mentioned is already a Third Rank family, and having failed again at killing you, with another person dead this time, they will likely not let it go."

"What are your plans next?"