In the days at the Kao Shan Sect, she would occasionally think of Wen Ping, especially when she stayed up late reading alone. She wondered whether to say sorry or pretend not to recognize him if they met again one day.
After all, Wen Ping was the first person to lower his status to make friends with her.
Perhaps, she should choose the latter and pretend not to recognize him, so neither would feel awkward.
When she saw Wen Ping, she realized she was wrong.
Guilt had always occupied a significant place in his heart; she just hadn’t noticed. On the eve of leaving Cangwu City, being able to see Wen Ping was truly a lucky thing.
At least she wouldn’t have to hold back that apology all her life, letting regret accompany her to the end.
However, after squeezing through the crowd, she stood in front of Wen Ping not knowing what to say.
They exchanged glances, both speechless.
Lu Yue parted her red lips to dispel the awkwardness when Wen Ping spoke, "Lu Yue, long time no see."
Lu Yue murmured in a daze.
Wen Ping used to call her Sister Lu Yue, even in the presence of Sect Elders.
After a long moment, Lu Yue responded, "Young Sect Leader, long time no see."
Wen Ping changed the way he addressed Lu Yue.
Lu Yue also changed how she addressed Wen Ping, to a more respectful title—Young Sect Leader.
Wen Ping did not look at Lu Yue much; he knew what Lu Yue wanted to say, but he wouldn’t accept it.
Of course, it wasn’t that he couldn’t forgive Lu Yue, but he felt she hadn’t really done anything wrong. When the group was leaderless, when the Sect was in chaos, what could an ordinary disciple do besides going with the flow?
Honestly, he didn’t hate Lu Yue at all.
But this friendship couldn’t continue in the future.
Wen Ping asked, "How are you doing at Kao Shan Sect?"
Lu Yue quickly replied, "Barely getting by, I’ve already decided to leave."
"Why, isn’t Kao Shan Sect good?"
"Ah Ye and I don’t belong there. We’ve decided to leave Cangwu City tonight to seek opportunities outside. At Kao Shan, we’re afraid we’ll never break through to the Body Refining Seventh Layer in this life."
"Really? That’s a good thing; the world is vast, you should explore it. I wish you both good luck."
"And I wish you great disciples and may the Immortal Sect thrive under your lead."
With this, they had nothing more to talk about.
Though they had known each other for a long time, there wasn’t much difference now between them and ordinary friends.
Wen Ping turned to leave.
Lu Yue didn’t stop Wen Ping, only watched his silhouette gradually fade into the crowd.
She suddenly sighed, and when she withdrew her gaze, she pinched her arm hard.
Why couldn’t she just say the three words "I’m sorry"?
Since there’s no chance to apologize, let’s leave some of the money from selling things for Wen Ping later.
A thousand gold should be enough for Wen Ping to live in comfort for a lifetime, allowing her some peace of mind.
After leaving the street, Lu Yue wandered into a three-story building in the market, casually walked up to the second floor, pushed open a wooden door, glanced at Ye Yi sitting on a square chair, then closed the door.
"Has that person not arrived yet?"
Ye Yi nodded, tapping his fingers on the side table, producing rhythmic drumming sounds, quite urgent, "Old Hei just told me they are almost here, they should be arriving. Have you arranged the carriage?"
"Yes, the carriage is ready, once we give him the stuff and get the gold tickets, we can board the carriage right away. But I want to visit the Immortal Sect; I haven’t finished something with Wen Ping."
Ye Yi’s gaze sharpened and he asked, "Why go to the Immortal Sect?"
"I want to leave a thousand gold for Wen Ping, at least when Kao Shan Sect completely takes over the Immortal Sect, he can live without worry in the future. He once helped us, but we left when he was in trouble, I feel guilty."
After saying this, Lu Yue feared Ye Yi wouldn’t agree, and quickly emphasized again, "I can be back in half an hour. If you worry about Kao Shan Sect’s spies in Cangwu City, you can leave for Crescent Town outside the city; I can catch up afterwards."
"Aren’t you being reckless?"
"But don’t you think Wen Ping needs this money now?"
"Alright then, have someone deliver it..."
As the words were halfway out, the door suddenly opened.
A middle-aged man in a red robe stepped into the room. He fixed his sharp eyes on the two then on the bag on the table beside Ye Yi.
His gaze sharpened, the corners of his mouth slowly curved into a confident smile.
The middle-aged man didn’t find a place to sit, but stood before them directly demanding the goods.
Ye Yi pulled it closer to himself and said, "It’s cash on delivery, that’s what you said. If I don’t see five thousand gold, you won’t get it."
"How interesting, that’s indeed what we said, but it’s changed now."
Ye Yi stood up, his hand moving slowly towards the knife behind his back.
The middle-aged man smiled brightly at them, indifferent to Ye Yi’s actions and said, "This is what your Young Sect Leader said, he says it’s a gift to me."
The middle-aged man let out a cold, eerie laugh.
A Long’s face darkened. He immediately drew his knife, shielding Lu Yue, and pointed to the window behind him, shouting, "Go first!"
Wen Ping walked guided by the system, heading to the location of the Wooden Flowing Sand, busy searching for it, while Yu Mo naturally wasn’t idle.
"Silent exchange of looks, wanting to speak but holding back; this feeling is quite mysterious. Kid, I didn’t peg you as a serious person; seems like you’ve got quite the luck with the ladies. Was that lady earlier an old flame?"
Yu Mo snickered nearby.
Wen Ping glanced at Yu Mo, rolling his eyes, "No, she was just a friend from before."
"Don’t try to fool me, how come words between friends are so awkward. Also, question yourself, if they’re friends, who parts ways after just a few words?" Yu Mo persisted relentlessly.
Wen Ping sighed. If not for the self-defense team being left behind long ago, he’d wish they’d take Yu Mo away. To prevent Yu Mo from asking more pointless questions, Wen Ping said, "Senior Yu, could you stop, you’re giving me a headache."
"Unless you tell me what you’re looking for."
"How did you know I was looking for something?"
"Obviously, you came all the way over without anything catching your eye. If I couldn’t see that, I’d have lived in vain. Tell me, what are you seeking, I’ll help look. Wandering aimlessly , today would be wasted."
Wen Ping shook his head with a smile, saying, "Senior Yu, ever heard of curiosity killing the cat?"
(Could we get more recommendation tickets? Yesterday the recommendation tickets came roaring in, almost reaching 888. But today why are there just over four hundred? Brothers, send in those recommendation tickets.)