Thankfully, everyone was distracted by the battle between Sun Scorch Mountain and the Wind Lightning Field.0

It seemed that an epic battle between two formidable sects was more alluring to bystanders than a complex love story.0

Chen Ping'an watched as He Xiaoliang ate an entire fire pear, but she still wasn't displaying any intention of talking, so he could only ask in a quiet voice, "May I ask what business you have with me, Esteemed Immortal He?"0

He Xiaoliang finally collected her thoughts upon hearing this, but she still didn't say anything. Instead, she began to look closely at Chen Ping'an.0

Compared with back when she first met him on Azure Cow Ridge in Jewel Small World, he had grown a little taller, his skin was slightly fairer, and there was a bit more of a spark in his eyes.0

As one of the Branch Masters of Daoism, Lu Chen had had a very candid conversation with He Xiaoliang prior to her departure.0

Aside from what He Xiaoliang had revealed to Chen Ping'an, there were many more secrets that she had to refrain from divulging for one reason or another. For example, at the time, Lu Chen had been situated in the house that neighbored Chen Ping'an's on Clay Vase Alley, seated on a small stool in front of the stove while holding a blowtube in his hand. 0

He was the guest, yet he was forced to cook. Meanwhile, Zhi Gui was lazily sunbathing in the courtyard while occasionally turning to the kitchen and urging Lu Chen to speed up in his cooking.0

At the time, He Xiaoliang had been seated near Lu Chen, yet even after learning his true identity, she remained completely calm and collected, surprising even herself with her own composure.0

Despite the smug look on Lu Chen's face at the time, he was complaining in a disgruntled voice, "Qi Jingchun insisted on playing matchmaker and leaving me with a massive predicament. Now, it's time for me to return the favor, and it's my turn to play matchmaker. Let's see who's going to come out on top!"10

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