Marvelous Mecha

Riding the lift can greatly shorten the time to ascend the mountain. Wu Tian showed special attention to Lasso's arrival, and as they walked along, the two elders chatted amiably and soon arrived at the Azure Dragon Hall.

At this moment, the two guardians and twelve elders had all gathered outside Azure Dragon Hall. They were dignified and uniquely featured; even those with less appealing appearances had distinctiveness in their unattractiveness.

Take the Xuanwu Hall master, for instance. His appearance was sharp and bold, exuding a wild charisma that was surprisingly harmonious overall.

And the hall master Misty Fog, she possessed a pair of alluring peach blossom eyes. Her appearance seemed glamorous, but a white attire bestowed upon her a transcendent aura.

In short, these distinctive appearances were intricately connected to the innate Five Elements attributes since Jade Clear Sect valued personal innate qualities. The reason Mengdie was naturally beautiful was precisely because of her pure wood attribute, entirely yin in nature, born on the spiritual day when wood flourished, further aided by guishui characteristics, which made these noticeable traits unsurprising—these were all basic knowledge of the Five Elements.

Of course, Milly didn't understand these things. She was seeing Mengdie's true self for the first time and was captivated by her celestial aura, not to mention, in terms of looks, she was indeed striking. However, women look beyond just physical beauty.

No matter how beautiful you are born, do you have talents? Do you understand charm? Can you be coquettish and playful? Being only a novice in the arena, Milly decided to observe quietly.

Meanwhile, Mengdie also directed her serene gaze towards Milly...

Feng Yi was rubbing the back of his head against the breeze; he had left the battleground, yet at this moment, he distinctly sensed a hint of aroma. As a warrior, he could confirm it was the prelude to battle.

Though watching women squabble could be amusing, brothers could be dragged in too; common saying states it's both mentally taxing and unrewarding. Why squeeze together with them? Isn't being on the outside sweet? I'll return after you've eaten and drank as the main storyline is the most crucial. By this time, he already didn't want to waste any effort on futile chapters, but… still took a look.

"Esteemed elders and guardians, Mr. Lasso is a cherished guest of our Jade Clear Sect, do not lose your dignity, why aren't you greeting him promptly?" Only at this moment did Wu Tian feign annoyance, yet he was inwardly pleased. After all, everyone was present, and no courtesies were neglected, except that the juniors were reluctant to interrupt the conversation between him and Lasso.

Mengdie broke from her usual aloofness, bent her knees in greeting, her movements light as she spoke in an ethereal voice filled with humility, "This humble one greets Grandfather."

Even Mingfei bowed simultaneously, though her acknowledgement was directed to Mr. Lasso.

The faces of all the elders and hall masters turned stiff. Little guardian actually broke her tone, and the address to Lasso was not Mr., but Grandfather? This…there's a story here!

People's surprise only lasted a moment as the two guardians led, the twelve elders and hall masters then paid a formal salute.

"I, an old man, still have this meager face, truly unworthy, everyone does not need to attend excessively." Lasso returned the courtesy while lifting his head to take another look at Mengdie. How could a hermit like him not discern the special quality in Mengdie's tone?

With one glance, Lasso indeed spotted some subtleties. She was a mix of playful, serene, elegant, subtle, with a touch of coolness. When these terms gather upon one individual, Lasso's sensation could only be described in four words — enigmatic profundity.

However, he could also perceive the boundless goodwill Mengdie conveyed to him. Lasso immediately smiled, "Is this Miss Mengdie?"

"It is." Mengdie's porcelain gaze was gracefully shining, her almond eyes smiling as she replied pleasingly.

"Hey, a truly remarkable person, indeed a dragon among humankind."

"Grandfather's words, Butterfly is unworthy..."

Watching the utterly unproductive chat, Feng Yi decided to leave now. As his thoughts flipped, ready to make a grand escape, Milly unexpectedly took initiative, seized the chance, and inserted herself directly.

One could say that whether in timing, atmosphere, or occasion, Milly's intervention was timely and apt. During her introduction, she specifically mentioned being Feng Yi's childhood friend, naturally shifting the conversation direction and testing Mengdie: "Sister Butterfly, from now on we're good sisters, do remember to tell your troubles to your elder sister."

Her smile was very cordial and comforting, not only did it make people feel her warmth but quickly dismantled the opponent's defenses, drawing closer.

Yet a clever woman could hear the unsaid nuances; Milly's first 'sister' unequivocally stated she wasn't genuinely close to Mengdie, and calling herself elder sister clearly established a hierarchy and in her self-introduction she emphasized being Feng Yi's childhood friend.

Evidently, such a seemingly warm introduction was far from merely a gesture of closeness. It carried an imposing aura, clearly stating 'I'm big, you're small.'

Now, aside from the two elders smiling without speaking, even the hall masters and elders left the curious moments to the two.

However, Mengdie's response was quite piercing. To speak of troubles, undoubtedly it's the two children; within her words lay endless sorrow, "Sister, you're too kind. Butterfly is devoted to lifelong tranquility except for Feng Luo and Feng Wu who draw concern, alas..."

With a gentle sigh, Mengdie's gaze seemed like rippling waves, prolonged and everlasting…

These words, said to outsiders, were of no consequence; but if spoken to Emily, their meaning differed completely.

The reason was simple, regardless of Mengdie's devotion to tranquility, those subtle expressions weren't the focus. The focus was the two children, she referred to undoubtedly Feng Luo Feng Luo, and whose children are Feng Luo Feng Wu? Not only Mengdie's, but they're undeniably Feng Yi's bloodline.

So, rather than laying bare her complaints, it was indeed a sharp counterattack. Just two simple sentences allowed Feng Yi to perceive the battlefield-like desolation…

Feng Luo and Feng Wu? As a sovereign, how could Milly not decipher these words? Handling such small gatherings was naturally within her grasp. However, Milly also recognized she faced a formidable opponent, she turned her body intending to cut directly from Feng Yi, childhood friend being her biggest trump card.

But when Milly turned her charming face, searched persistently, she never found him in the rear...

How strange, they all came up the mountain together, each time Feng Yi saw her, he'd intentionally or unintentionally show signs of discomfort or resistance, yet he never avoided.

And now, Feng Yi vanished. Milly suddenly felt a vague pressure. What sort of prowess did Mengdie possess to intimidate Feng Yi so much that he wouldn't even dare to appear?

It can be said, this was something Milly absolutely hadn't anticipated, never imagined the opponent had such skills. Milly decided to stabilize for the time being, returning a sheepish smile.

A clever woman would never keep feminine topics upon someone else, so she decided not to continue extending Mengdie's story.

Grandpa Lasso was undoubtedly her pillar, and the current situation could not turn the topic towards Lasso. Hence Milly decided to remain immersed, the real confrontation would commence at the banquet...

Fortunately Feng Yi escaped early, and now he was leisurely sipping wine, munching roasted meat, observing the conversation below, living leisurely…

As the crowd chatted and returned indoors, only then did he lazily withdraw his gaze…

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