“Master… these guys are really asking for a beating… so noisy!”

Clenching her fists, Ji Qianfan’s silver teeth chattered, her tone full of anger. She really wanted to rush over and punch them straight away.

“The people from White Jade Capital have arrived, you’re not suited to act.”

Chen Ye lowered his eyelids and sipped his tea. Ji Qianfan followed the sound toward the door and saw a group of people in black clothing, wearing white facial masks, entering the inn.

Among the black-clad people, a man in a black brocade robe with fine patterns held a refined iron fan. His long hair fell over his shoulders and he wore a mask that seemed to cry and laugh at once. Under the mask, his alluring eyes exuded a captivating… fox-like charm?

Ji Qianfan shivered all over and averted her gaze.

As the White Jade Capital group entered the inn, the noisy commotion was suddenly mixed with many voices.

“The people from White Jade Capital are here, this should be interesting. I remember they once tried to hunt the Ninth Princess of the Xuanyuan Imperial Court, right?”

“When the Xuanyuan Imperial Court people arrive, both sides clash—tsk tsk tsk—I can already imagine the scene, it’ll be thrilling!”

“But I heard White Jade Capital failed. The Ninth Princess was rescued by a mysterious person. Do you think she’ll suddenly reappear later, gain power and come back for revenge?”

“You gotta be kidding. You really believe all that nonsense in novels? If everyone acted like that, I’d be chasing and saving you every day, see if your power grows.”

The group chatted enthusiastically. Sitting beside Chen Ye, Ji Qianfan’s mood soured. Her fair hands gripped her teacup and her clear eyes flashed with intense killing intent.

If possible, she would have wanted to kill all the people from White Jade Capital, but this was Human Emperor City—no one could act recklessly here.

Moreover… her Master didn’t seem to intend to act.

Calming herself, Ji Qianfan glanced at Chen Ye again. Everything around him seemed to have no effect.

Chen Ye quietly, expressionless, sipped his tea methodically.

External matters had nothing to do with him.

Ji Qianfan remained silent.

However, as Chen Ye drank tea, he was observing carefully.

People in the inn included small sects, a few organized wandering cultivation teams and large forces like White Jade Capital.

But the large forces were not all present. Among those present…

Great Luo Sect… led by a woman, graceful figure and stunning looks, gentle and elegant, known as Senior Sister. Her strength… peak of Spirit Sea Realm.

Jade Gong Sanctuary, mainly female cultivators, each with notable presence, led by a woman, also peak Spirit Sea Realm.

Qingxuan Sanctuary, both men and women, led by a man, strength also peak Spirit Sea Realm.

Many major forces in the Human Emperor World had sent representatives. Their disciples were mostly at Spirit Sea Realm level.

As for the elders, they were probably on the higher floors of the inn.

“Unfortunately, none pass.”

Chen Ye murmured and withdrew his gaze.

“None pass what?”

Ji Qianfan asked curiously.

“The senior brothers and sisters of these forces… in my eyes, they don’t pass.”

Chen Ye nodded slightly, signaling without beating around the bush.

‘Don’t pass? Master, your standards are too high, right?’

Ji Qianfan pointed at the Great Luo Sect’s Senior Sister and whispered, “Great Luo Sect Senior Sister, Li Yanhan, eighteen years old, forged a Purple Spirit Sea, strength at peak Spirit Sea Realm, close to Divine Soul Realm, with countless admirers.”

Chen Ye’s voice was indifferent, without hesitation, “Does not pass.”

Ji Qianfan sighed silently and pointed at another, “Jade Gong Sanctuary disciples are all women, each beautiful, led by Senior Sister Yu Qingxuan, same age as Li Yanhan, forged a Purple Spirit Sea, also close to Divine Soul Realm, with even more admirers.”

“Does not pass.”

Chen Ye’s answer remained unchanged.

Ji Qianfan rested her chin on her hand, muttering, “Master, your standards are too high. These are the top talents in the Human Emperor World, yet in your eyes they don’t even pass?”

She pouted and sighed, “If only I had their strength right now.”

Just then, Ji Qianfan felt a sharp pain on her face—a long, fair hand pinched her cheek.

“Are you complaining that your Master isn’t letting you breakthrough to the Spirit Sea Realm?”

Chen Ye’s expression was calm, yet Ji Qianfan sensed a cold menace in his tone.

“Master, forgive me… I didn’t mean that.”

Sensing something wrong, Ji Qianfan quickly shook her head.

“I’m just venting a little…”

Chen Ye released her hand and looked at her, “You will surpass them all in the future. You will be stronger than countless people.”

Their eyes met. Ji Qianfan blinked, feeling Chen Ye’s dark pupils were like the cosmos, filled with countless stars, rotating in mystery, captivating her completely.

Unconsciously, her mind was drawn in and she nodded blankly, “Oh.”

Chen Ye withdrew his gaze and Ji Qianfan realized herself, lips slightly pink, cheeks faintly flushed.

Had she been staring too intently?

Although her Master was handsome, his skin unnaturally fair, delicate and soft, it was his eyes that immediately captured her attention.

‘No, no!’

This is her Master!

Cannot let thoughts run wild!

Soon, another squad entered from the main door.

They wore thick black armor, fine in texture, standing in precise formation with steady steps. Each step seemed like a moving mountain, unshakable.

In the middle of the formation, a man in a golden brocade robe walked with his hands behind him, wearing a golden jade crown. Handsome, with sharp brows and starry eyes, giving an aura of luxury and stability at first glance.

“The Xuanyuan Imperial Court people have arrived.”

“Here they come! I can almost see a big showdown!”

Everyone present wanted to see White Jade Capital clash with the Xuanyuan Imperial Court.

“Third Imperial Brother…”

Ji Qianfan murmured, staring at the man in the golden robe.

Seeing the man Ji Qianfan called Third Imperial Brother, Chen Ye shook his head, his gaze indifferent, marking him as failing.

Ji Qianfan twitched her mouth, unsure what to say.