The disciple gratefully said, "As expected of Second Senior Brother, I admire you, Junior Brother."

"No problem, come ask if there are any issues again," Wu Xiaode replied gently.

Suddenly, a commotion arose from outside.

A streak of light fell in front of everyone, turning into a delicate female disciple who urgently bowed to Wu Xiaode:

"Second Senior Brother, Fu Caier encountered a Demon Wild Boar in the Trial Forest, please go and save her quickly!"

It's happening!

Fu Caier is ranked seventh in the sect, outstanding in appearance, and is the dream girl of the disciples.

It's said that even several uncles are quite fond of her.

Fang Yuming fell for Fu Caier, standing up for her in everything, but never succeeded in winning her heart.

Finally, during a sparring session, he was "educated" by a certain uncle, injuring his Dantian.

As the saying goes, "Slow one step, slow every step."

Even when injured, Fang Yuming didn't forget to accompany Fu Caier to the market to buy cultivation treasures.

—Of course, it was him paying.

Some more events occurred at the market.

Others teased Fu Caier, and Fang Yuming stood up once more, causing his originally recovering injury to worsen again.

It was a full two years before his injury healed.

What a pity.

Two years later, the cultivation of his peers had long surpassed him.

At this moment, when Wu Xiaode saw the female disciple seeking help, he knew it was the crucial moment to let everyone know he had a "close relationship" with Fu Caier.

Otherwise, why not ask other senior brothers to rescue her?

In a flash of thought, Wu Xiaode made a decision.

He calmly spoke:

"It's not suitable for me to rescue her at the moment, besides, there are elders guarding the Trial Forest at the back hill. If really worried, go ask Senior Brother; his Escape Technique is the best, fitting to check the situation."

Seeing the female disciple still dazed, Wu Xiaode shouted with wide eyes:

"Go quickly!"

The female disciple shivered in her mind, lowered her head, and replied, "Yes!"

She instantly transformed into a streak of light and flew away.

As if doing something insignificant, Wu Xiaode bowed to the junior brothers and said:

"Anyone else have questions?"

Everyone looked at him.

A female disciple couldn't hold it in anymore and finally asked:

"Second Senior Brother, why wasn't it suitable for you to rescue Seventh Senior Sister?"

Wu Xiaode sat cross-legged, responding seriously:

"My legs are numb."

Silence fell.

The junior brothers and sisters wore expressions of "you're joking with us."

Wu Xiaode immediately realized his mistake.

Miscalculated.

It's the cultivation world! Everyone is an Immortal; where can there be such a Basic problem as numb legs from sitting cross-legged?

He was just about to say something else when a sudden change occurred—

The whole Tao hall's disciples erupted in laughter.

"Hahaha, Second Senior Brother is truly humorous and witty."

"As expected, Second Senior Brother is impressive, directly assigning tasks to Senior Brother."

"Second Senior Brother won't even rescue Fu Caier but is willing to lecture us here, so touching."

This was the male disciples.

"Numb legs? Hehe, Second Senior Brother has no interest in that little wench, great."

"That's right, I see hope again."

"Second Senior Brother is ours!"

This was the female disciples.

Wu Xiaode was momentarily stunned, soon breaking into a smile, and slowly stood, saying:

"Seems like no one has questions about the Tao, then I'll go eat."

A female disciple stepped out, bowed, and said:

"Second Senior Brother, may I ask a few questions? I've invited lunch; we can talk while eating."

Another round of commotion occurred.

Wu Xiaode turned to look and saw a bright young girl with a flushed face.

Eating is just eating.

As long as I don't become a lapdog, it should be fine.

"Since there's a treat, of course, as Senior Brother, I'm willing," Wu Xiaode said with a smile.

The girl's face instantly filled with joy, exclaiming, "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Unexpectedly, another female disciple charged up, clutching at that girl, saying, "I can pitch in for the Spirit Stone of the invitation too; let me join, I have questions for Senior Brother!"

Seeing it was her usual friend, the girl couldn't get angry, rolled her eyes, and sulkily said:

"You need to ask Senior Brother; he has to agree."

The girl's face was full of anticipation as she looked at Wu Xiaode.

"Join us."

Wu Xiaode nodded.

Now it was extraordinary.

A group of female disciples ran over, clamoring to invite Second Senior Brother for a meal.

"Together, together."

Wu Xiaode smiled more gently, his tone calm, seemingly unconcerned with the number of people.

—Any interaction with other female disciples proves more and more that I'm not Fu Caier's lapdog.

Can still get a meal out of it.

Why not enjoy it?

However...

He glanced around and said, "Junior brothers can join too. If there are unknown aspects of magic this morning, we can discuss them while eating."

The male disciples cheered at once.

If Second Senior Brother eats with one or two junior sisters, he might be looking for a Dao partner.

But if he eats with all the junior sisters and includes all the junior brothers—

He's sacrificing his meal time to solve everyone's doubts!

In no time, everyone felt a strong admiration.

So, a quarter of an hour later, when Fu Caier returned to the sect and found her way to the dining hall after inquiring, she saw this scene—

Fang Yuming sat like a star surrounded by many disciples, eating while answering questions about cultivation.

Fu Caier watched for a while and slowly approached Fang Yuming.

"Senior Brother," she said.

As soon as those two words were spoken, the entire dining hall quieted down.

"Hmm? You're back; have you eaten? Today's ribs are particularly well-cooked, get a bowl,"

"No, Second Senior Brother, why didn't you come to rescue me?"

"Senior Brother is fast; if your life were in danger, he could save you more effectively," Wu Xiaode replied.

Fu Caier lowered her head, showing weakness and sadness, and softly said:

"I thought you would rescue me."

Her entire figure was covered in blood, with tears in her eyes, pitifully expressing this, truly evoking sympathy, causing everyone to have the thought that "Second Senior Brother was wrong."

Wu Xiaode instead silently laughed.

Wu Xiaode inwardly laughed coldly.

From memory, this Fu Caier has always treated Fang Yuming as a sucker.

Many of her cultivation resources were directly taken from Fang Yuming's hands.

Now, just a few words aim to make Fang Yuming apologize publicly and later even coax her, yielding to all her demands.

Truly a terrifying woman!

Wu Xiaode thought for a moment, then slowly stood up and asked concernedly, "Cai Er Junior Sister is currently at Foundation Establishment Third Layers, right?"

"Yes," Fu Caier nodded.

"Foundation Establishment Third Layers yet unable to beat a Demon Wild Boar, what the heck are you cultivating for?" Wu Xiaode said.

Fu Caier was stunned.

Everyone was completely stunned.

"The Trial Forest is right in the sect's back hill, supervised by elders. When encountering an issue, why not seek the elders but send someone back to get me to rescue you; are you brainless?" Wu Xiaode said again.

Fu Caier couldn't say a word.

"Senior Brother's Escape Technique unparalleled, various high-level enforcement teams patrolled the mountain. You didn't ask for help but specifically sent someone to the Tao hall to find me; are you sick?" Wu Xiaode said once more.

Fu Caier's face turned pale, taking two steps back, tearfully saying:

"I...just felt like our relationship was not ordinary, so I thought of you first."

Everyone looked at Wu Xiaode.

"What kind of relationship do you think we have?" Wu Xiaode asked.

Fu Caier opened her mouth but didn't know how to respond.

Say she admired him? Hoped to be Dao partners?

But in the sect, it's not just Fang Yuming; other male disciples, even uncles, can also provide many cultivation resources!

Should I give up all opportunities today for one Fang Yuming?

Is it worth it?

No...

His worth isn't high enough yet.

With this thought, Fu Caier retreated several steps, gloomily saying:

"Since Senior Brother thinks we have nothing, then it's nothing."

She turned and ran out of the dining hall, covering her face.

Wu Xiaode's mouth twitched.

You're saying there is a relationship, and now also saying there isn't, resulting in me being misunderstood either way.

This woman is a master!

But after today, she probably won't cause trouble again.

Just as Wu Xiaode was thinking this, several lines of bronze small characters appeared:

"Congratulations."

"You've altered Fang Yuming's fate."

"The current 'Pilgrimage' trial has been activated!"

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