Lu Chengfeng was escorted all the way back to Bixiao Peak by Zhou Tong, where a minor landslide had occurred, sending boulders crashing down from the summit and blocking the original mountain path.
The two employed lightweight techniques and took several detours before finally returning to the mountain.
To his relief, he quickly saw that everyone from Bixiao Peak had gathered on a clearing, and Luo Suyi was among them, seemingly uninjured.
Seven or eight registered disciples of Bixiao Peak, a dozen matrons and servants, along with Su Wanqing, Li Mo, and Luo Suyi—this was everyone on Bixiao Peak now.
Upon seeing Lu Chengfeng's figure, everyone present expressed joyous surprise.
"Husband!"
"Senior Brother!"
Amidst the excited cries from the crowd, Luo Suyi could no longer contain herself, lifting her skirt as she quickly rushed to him, her fair and lovely face full of delight.
"Husband, you've finally returned. A sudden mountain collapse occurred, and there were enormous beast roars from the Inner Peak. I was very worried about you."
Lu Chengfeng grabbed her jade-like hand, "Suyi, are you okay? Did you get injured?"
Luo Suyi slightly raised her fair, charming face, staring unblinkingly at him, "Husband, I'm fine. What about you? Are you alright?"
Their unreserved behavior instantly left many onlookers speechless, with feelings of envy, jealousy, and wistfulness.
Others refrained from saying much, but Zhou Tong, having been fed dog food, couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth slightly, "You two are truly a couple deeply in love, enviably so."
Lu Chengfeng listened to his teasing words and finally came back to himself, holding Luo Suyi tightly with one hand, then slightly turned his body and pointed at Zhou Tong, saying: "Suyi, this is my fellow brother, named Zhou Tong, you can just call him Senior Brother Zhou."
Upon hearing this, Luo Suyi wanted to perform a lady's salute, but her left hand was tightly grasped by the man beside her, unwilling to let go, causing her face to blush slightly as she crisply said, "Hello, Senior Brother Zhou."
Zhou Tong watched their couple-like demeanor and felt that if he stayed any longer, he'd be stuffed full. Lu Chengfeng was showing off his love without restraint, with no intention of holding back.
"Lu Chengfeng, you rascal..." Zhou Tong couldn't help but laugh and curse, quite speechless, "Fine, I won't argue with you, but now there's chaos within the sect, and on the way back..."
At this point, he paused slightly, remembering Lu Chengfeng's numerous warnings not to mention the pursuit in front of Luo Suyi, he then switched and said, "Saw many places where people were injured."
"Now this Bixiao Peak may not be safe either, what are your plans, junior brother?"
Lu Chengfeng, hearing this, was quite hesitant. He had been contemplating for a while how to settle the people on Bixiao Peak. Now, it was evident that a great upheaval had occurred in the Inner Peak, with Azure Dragon Peak's First Seat eyeing them aggressively.
The disciples and members of Bixiao Peak might not escape becoming targets and focal points for the opposing side, especially Luo Suyi, who, as his wife, lacked martial arts skills, essentially becoming his flaw and weakness.
If the enemy targeted her, it would surely force him to act cautiously. Any misstep could bring lifelong regret.
Lu Chengfeng did not trust the moral integrity of the opponent. As a sect traitor, the opponent would definitely use any means to achieve their goal.
But besides that, the only place to go would be Jade Immortal Peak...
Although Zhu Yuxian's mind was unpredictable and hard to fathom, she was a woman, which made Lu Chengfeng feel somewhat reassured in some respects.
If Luo Suyi were to fall into the hands of other men, the consequences would be chilling to imagine.
Yet, if they were to go to Jade Immortal Peak, there would be many inconveniences, and many secrets might be hard to hide.
"No... This might be a good opportunity..." Lu Chengfeng suddenly realized he had a cognitive blind spot, "Before, while staying at Bixiao Peak, the traitors secretly speculated that I received the legacy or secret from Zhao Changzhen."
"But if I am under Zhu Yuxian's eyes, everything could be seen by her. As long as I do not reveal Six Yang Seizing Yin and Soul-Destroying Claw martial arts, it would directly clear the suspicion."
Thinking of this, he became slightly eager, "Senior brother, sudden chaos has occurred within the sect, letting Suyi stay alone on the mountain, I would be worried."
"May I take her and some fellow disciples to borrow temporary residence at Jade Immortal Peak?"
"I reckon no one would dare make trouble at Jade Immortal Peak."
Zhou Tong said: "I also have the same thought, but the master always likes peace and dislikes external interruptions. If only you two were going up the mountain, that'd be fine, but if everyone were to go, I'm afraid..."
He did not continue speaking, only shook his head.
At this moment, Li Mo, standing by, proactively spoke, "Senior brother, I'm not going anywhere; I'll stay at Bixiao Peak."
Su Wanqing sighed softly, her face showing some sorrow, "Senior brother, I've learned martial arts in the sect for years but achieved nothing. The clan already intends for me to return."
She only spoke half the truth. The clan sent her to Yuncang Sword Sect to gather intelligence, particularly to find a certain treasure.
But she found nothing over the years, leading some elders in the clan to conclude that she no longer needed to stay and were preparing to send someone else to replace her.
And as for her... after losing her value, returning to the clan would mean arranged marriage.
Yet, how could Su Wanqing be content with that? She didn't want to be a puppet manipulated by others, nor did she wish to be married to a stranger under the family's arrangements.
According to the family's tradition, the person she'd marry would undoubtedly be someone of significant status, but being of lesser birth within the clan, she'd likely marry an older man, becoming a second wife.
Or... just become a concubine!
Every time she thought of this, she felt utterly unwilling.
Initially, she considered other paths.
Lu Chengfeng possessed exceptional talent; if she married him, the family would surely cease forcing her into marriage to attract such a prodigious genius.
But who could have thought he'd marry so quickly?
Looking at Lu Chengfeng and Luo Suyi's tightly clasped hands and their loving demeanor, Su Wanqing felt an intense bitterness and sourness inside, unable to articulate it.
Her heart was full of grief and she found herself at a loss.
Lu Chengfeng too, at this moment, was quietly contemplating. He felt Jade Immortal Peak wasn't a place for long-term residence; temporary refuge was feasible, but eventually, there would be inconveniences.
Bixiao Peak, with its tranquil environment and scenic beauty, and being located on the outskirts, was indeed a decent spot. Moreover, having grown up here, he was exceptionally familiar.
If he could continue to develop there, it would be ideal; once he strengthened enough to stand firm within the sect, this place would become his foundation.
Considering this, he decided.
"Fellow disciples, listen to my words!" he employed Jade Wave Internal Power, letting his clear voice resonate instantly in the ears of everyone present.