The banquet continued amidst laughter and merriment, with Duan Shuang eagerly instructing the maidservants to dance, adding to the lively atmosphere.

However, at that moment, an unexpected guest disrupted the joyous scene.

"I am Song Qiwu of the Song family, here specifically to visit all you fellow daoists!" A deep voice pierced through the array, reaching everyone's ears.

"Song Qiwu, is the Song family here to cause trouble?" Duan Shuang and Gong Yang frowned, their hearts on alert.

Meanwhile, Xu Ping had an expression of contemplation.

The three of them stepped out of the cave dwelling and dispersed the fog surrounding the array.

They saw above the array, a slightly chubby middle-aged man, whose cultivation was only at Early-Stage Foundation Establishment, standing confidently on a bluish-green Spiritual Boat, smiling as he cupped his hands in greeting, "I am Song Qiwu, greetings to you three fellow daoists."

"Fellow Daoist Song is too kind, may I ask what brings you to us three?"

Seeing Duan Shuang and Gong Yang's gazes fixed on him, Xu Ping no longer hesitated, stepping forward, his tone polite and inquiring.

Though he wished to cut down all cultivators of the Song family, at this moment, he needed to exchange pleasantries with them.

"My cousin Song Fei and you three fellow daoists had some misunderstandings, so our family's ancestor specially sent me to mediate with you."

Song Qiwu's expression was gentle, his tone warm, "Would the three fellow daoists mind opening the array to let me in for a detailed discussion?"

"Resolve the misunderstandings?"

Gong Yang was momentarily stunned, but when he realized, he was overjoyed, decisively giving Xu Ping a meaningful glance, hoping he would let him in.

The Song family actually taking the initiative to resolve the disputes between both parties was indeed a great thing!

Though they were hiding in Fellow Daoist Xu's Thousand Leaves Mountain, unafraid of the Song family, the Song family was, after all, a Fake Pill family. If they tore each other apart, life would not go easy for them either.

It wasn't even impossible that they might pay any cost to take over Thousand Leaves Mountain.

Resolving the disputes now was undoubtedly the best choice.

Xu Ping's eyes flashed subtly, smiling as he said, "That's naturally not a problem, guests are always welcome, Fellow Daoist Duan, please open the array for Fellow Daoist Song to come in."

He understood this was the Song family's patriarch choosing this path upon realizing they couldn't conquer Thousand Leaves Mountain.

If he didn't know about this, perhaps the relationship really could have been eased.

But for the Song family, who bore murderous intent yet had to reluctantly choose to ease tensions due to being unable to conquer Thousand Leaves Mountain, he naturally wouldn't let it slide.

Yet, with the enemy strong and them currently weak, easing tensions temporarily was undoubtedly the best option.

Cultivation is about stability, what is temporary anger worth?

When the time comes that his strength overwhelms them, it will be their end.

"I understand."

Upon hearing Xu Ping's words, Duan Shuang smiled slightly, taking out the token to open the array passage, inviting Song Qiwu inside.

...

...

Within a side hall in Flower Butterfly Mountain.

Song Qiwu exchanged a few pleasantries with Xu Ping and the other two before getting to the main topic: "My cousin has an impulsive temper, and being unfamiliar with the background of you three fellow daoists, reacted so impetuously in that situation."

"He bears no malice towards you three fellow daoists, and hopes you'll understand." His tone contained a measure of helplessness.

"No harm done, no harm done, we understand Fellow Daoist Song Fei's impulsive nature, it's good that the misunderstanding is cleared up." Gong Yang eagerly picked up the conversation, quickly giving Xu Ping a glance.

Seeing Gong Yang so eager, Xu Ping was silently speechless.

Really, since they approached us to resolve the dispute, at least show a bit of restraint!

But upon reflecting, he seemed always to be like this.

"I see, as the saying goes, one doesn't get acquainted without a fight. The Cultivation Realm is ever-changing, making more friends is always beneficial."

Xu Ping smiled slightly, though he knew that Song Qiwu's claim that Song Fei bore no malice was only fit to deceive a child.

But he intended to temporarily ease the tensions, so he didn't care what lousy excuses they used.

"Fellow Daoist Xu is absolutely right!" Hearing this, Song Qiwu's smile became even brighter, "Fellow Daoist Xu's swordsmanship is unparalleled, and his magnanimity is truly a model for our cultivators!"

"Fellow Daoist Song is overpraising me." Xu Ping quickly waved his hand, though inwardly he sneered.

Seeing this scene, Gong Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He was afraid that Xu Ping would stubbornly refuse to relent.

Looks like Xu Ping understands flexibility!

"Now that the misunderstanding is cleared, everyone is happy, why not have a drink, everyone?"

As the host of the cave dwelling, Duan Shuang raised her cup, smiling brightly, seemingly sweeping away all the tension.

"Just what I wanted!" Song Qiwu lifted his cup with a full smile, downing it heartily in one go.

With a glass of Spirit Wine down, the atmosphere finally turned harmonious and lively, Song Qiwu having excellent eloquence, the four soon engaged in a hearty conversation akin to old friends, laughter resounding continuously.

The banquet persisted until dusk when Song Qiwu finally took his leave: "Meeting with you three fellow daoists today is such a belated joy, but alas, there are matters in the family awaiting my handling, so I must take my leave."

"This is a gift I specifically prepared for you three fellow daoists, hoping you will accept it with a smile."

He took out three wooden boxes, imbued with restrictions, from his storage ring. With a wave of Mana, the three boxes floated lightly in front of them.

Xu Ping was momentarily stunned, if he didn't know the Song family patriarch himself investigated his circumstantial truth, he might have really thought they sincerely came to resolve tensions.

"Fellow Daoist Song is indeed too courteous!" Xu Ping smiled, cupping his hands in thanks, swiftly taking the boxes, as the saying goes, one must not refuse what is beneficial.

"Such generous gifts are really overwhelming." Gong Yang showed a broad smile, even more certain in his heart that the Song family came with genuine intentions to reconcile.

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