Chapter 1147: Worrying About Financial Loss

Hearing Qi Tongtian's question, a flash of panic was clearly visible on Yuwei's face.

"Palace Master, I—I was cultivating—and was delayed for some time."

Her expression was very unnatural as she spoke, and her eyes kept glancing at Wang Jianqiang from time to time; it was simply full of flaws.

Watching this made Wang Jianqiang's heart rate speed up significantly.

Fortunately...

In Qi Tongtian's impression, Yuwei had always been very well-behaved and had never told a lie.

Therefore.

Upon seeing the abnormality in Yuwei's expression, he only assumed that Yuwei was blaming herself for being late.

As for her gaze, which kept glancing toward Wan Guiyuan.

Qi Tongtian naturally noticed it as well.

Wan Guiyuan was Yuwei's savior, and he had already informed Yuwei in advance that he had disguised Wan Guiyuan as someone else.

Now that Yuwei knew the identity Wan Guiyuan was disguised as, wasn't it perfectly normal for her to have such a reaction upon seeing him for the first time?

Qi Tongtian did not overthink it; a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he said in a soft tone, "The banquet has just begun; you are not considered late."

"Hurry and take your seat."

As he spoke, he pointed to the seat beside him.

"Yes, Palace Master." Yuwei nodded and walked over to sit beside Wen Tiansheng.

Afterward, the banquet proceeded as normal.

During this time, Wang Jianqiang exchanged a few words with Yuwei.

While the two were talking, Qi Tongtian appeared to be engaged in high-spirited conversation with other guests, but a sliver of his attention remained fixed on the two of them.

Seeing that "Wan Guiyuan" conducted himself with propriety and did not overstep in the slightest, he let out a long sigh of relief in his heart.

Yuwei had developed an Inner Demon because of Wan Guiyuan, which showed that this girl had already developed feelings for him.

It was just that Yuwei had always been protected too well and had never experienced romance; she had no experience in this area, so even she herself had not realized it.

At a time like this, if Wan Guiyuan also had such intentions.

With just a little guidance, this supreme prodigy that his Ancient God Palace had gone to such lengths to cultivate would likely be whisked away.

This was the thing he least wanted to see.

The reason he had asked Wan Guiyuan to stay was precisely to observe his attitude.

Fortunately...

The scene he worried about most in his heart did not occur.

Immediately following.

He could not help but feel a wave of admiration for Wan Guiyuan in his heart.

Yuwei's eyes were already so obvious that it was impossible for Wan Guiyuan not to notice.

With Yuwei's talent and beauty.

Someone with even slightly impure intentions would surely develop crooked thoughts.

Yet Wan Guiyuan was able to remain calm and composed from beginning to end, deliberately maintaining distance in his behavior.

This bearing, this integrity...

It was truly commendable.

At this moment, two phrases could not help but surface in his mind.

Gentle as jade, frank and upright!

No wonder Yuwei would develop feelings for him; this child's character was indeed quite excellent.

It was just a pity.

Yuwei was destined to be the one to take charge of the Ancient God Palace, while Wan Guiyuan was a prodigy and Vice Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect.

The two were destined not to become Dao Companions.

Just as Qi Tongtian was secretly lamenting, Wang Jianqiang was feeling extremely nervous inside.

Although he had already warned Yuwei in advance.

Yuwei's acting was too terrible.

While talking to him, the intimacy and admiration in her eyes were masked too clumsily.

With Qi Tongtian's intelligence, it was impossible for him not to see it.

His heart was full of trepidation.

But there was nothing he could do; he could only push the acting skills he had accumulated over his life to the limit.

Fortunately.

Qi Tongtian did not seem to think much of it.

Seeing this.

He slowly relaxed.

It was unknown how much time had passed.

With an announcement from Qi Tongtian, the banquet officially ended.

The guests departed.

Wang Jianqiang and the others also rose and walked toward the outside of the main hall.

Before leaving the hall, Wang Jianqiang looked at Cao Wuji without changing his expression.

Throughout the entire banquet, this Cao Wuji had looked toward their table several times.

Although the murderous intent in his eyes was restrained, whether through carelessness or because he did not hold them in high regard, he was ultimately not cautious enough, and a trace of it was detected by him.

He became secretly vigilant in his heart.

"Young friend."

Wang Jianqiang, Xuan Ji, Wen Ya, Long Er, and Liu Yanran had just walked out of the main hall.

Qi Tongtian suddenly walked up to greet them.

Beside him followed a timid figure.

"Greetings, Senior, Fairy Yuwei."

Wang Jianqiang cupped his fists toward Qi Tongtian, then nodded to Yuwei, who was following beside Qi Tongtian.

Qi Tongtian smiled warmly, "Young friend, if you are not in a hurry, you may continue to reside in the Ancient God Palace for a period of time. When I am free, I will personally escort you back to the Beast Taming Sect."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang revealed a look of contemplation.

He cast a subtle glance at Yuwei, then smiled at Qi Tongtian, "Since Senior has offered to let us stay, this junior naturally dares not refuse."

"However, as for the matter of a personal escort, that must absolutely not happen."

"What status does Senior hold? Wouldn't that be demeaning us?"

Qi Tongtian shook his head, "It is no trouble."

"It must absolutely not happen."

Wang Jianqiang continued to wave his hands, his face full of alarm.

Seeing this, Qi Tongtian smiled and shook his head.

This Wan Guiyuan is certainly respectful toward his elders.

It is a pity; if he were a disciple of the Ancient God Palace, he and Yuwei would surely be the most compatible pair.

He shook his head and did not continue to argue this topic with Wang Jianqiang, only giving a serious instruction, "Before you leave, you must notify me."

Afterward, he looked at Yuwei and smiled, "You young people chat; I will not disturb you."

Having said this, he turned and left.

After Qi Tongtian left, Wang Jianqiang brought Yuwei into the guest room where he was staying.

"Fairy Yuwei, who is that Cao Wuji?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's inquiry, Yuwei was startled, then revealed a serious expression, "Cao Wuji is the oldest Supreme Elder in the Ancient God Palace."

"He is the person with the deepest seniority in the Ancient God Palace today and holds great prestige within the palace; even the Palace Master must treat him with courtesy."

"By the way..."

"You remember Cao Tian, right?"

"He is the direct descendant of Cao Wuji."

"Speaking of Cao Tian... after the Palace Master publicly performed Soul Searching on him and effectively executed him, Cao Wuji was very dissatisfied and often went against the Sect Master."

Speaking of this, a flash of dissatisfaction appeared on Yuwei's face.

A direct elder of Cao Tian?

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted, and a flash of realization crossed his face.

He then smiled and did not continue on this topic.

He looked at Yuwei with a smile, "Fairy Yuwei, after the last purification, the Inner Demon Breath in your soul should have decreased quite a bit, right?"

"Come, let me check again."

Afterward, Wang Jianqiang and the others resided in the Ancient God Palace for another month.

During this month.

Wang Jianqiang fully demonstrated the behavior that a kind, diligent, responsible, and committed Cultivator should have.

Almost all his time was spent on dispelling the Inner Demon Breath for Yuwei.

Under his diligent efforts, the Inner Demon Breath mixed within Yuwei's soul faded rapidly, and her foundation was significantly improved.

This day.

Wang Jianqiang checked again and discovered that the Inner Demon Breath mixed within Yuwei's soul had been completely dispelled.

He let out a long breath.

"Finally, it is completely dispelled."

"Wan has stayed in the Ancient God Palace long enough; next, it is time to return to the Beast Taming Sect."

A flash of Spirit Light appeared on Wang Jianqiang's body.

Dressed in a white robe, a folding fan appeared in his hand at some point, complementing Wan Guiyuan's handsome face.

He looked like a refined young gentleman.

Yuwei was startled, "Are you leaving?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded, "There are still some matters in the Beast Taming Sect waiting for me to return and handle."

"I must hurry back, otherwise I fear I will suffer a financial loss."