"Sect Master, do you know where Long Xiaoxiao is currently?"
Chu Feng asked once more. He wanted to find Long Xiaoxiao as quickly as possible.
He wasn't particularly concerned about the safety of the entire Long Clan, but Long Xiaoxiao's safety had him on edge, his heart burning with anxiety.
"How would I know that?"
"What I heard about Long Xiaoxiao was nothing more than a passing mention, a complete coincidence."
"As for the specifics—I don't even know whether any of it is true or false, let alone where Long Xiaoxiao is right now."
"Besides, I wouldn't go out of my way to inquire about such things."
"Chu Feng, if you want to get involved in this matter, I won't stop you. That is your freedom."
"But Chu Feng, since this is your personal affair, my Crouching Dragon Martial Academy will absolutely not assist you."
The Sect Master addressed Chu Feng.
Yet within her words, the underlying message was clear—she did not want Chu Feng to go.
"Thank you, Sect Master, for informing me."
Although he hadn't received the specific answers he was looking for, Chu Feng still bowed respectfully to the Sect Master.
He could tell that the Sect Master truly cared for Purple Bell.
Her treatment of him before had been more like a test—a test of his feelings toward Purple Bell.
And precisely because the Sect Master doted on Purple Bell, she would naturally not want Chu Feng to get involved in Long Xiaoxiao's affairs.
After all, strictly speaking, Long Xiaoxiao could be considered Purple Bell's rival in love.
Whether or not Chu Feng harbored feelings for Long Xiaoxiao, the fact that Long Xiaoxiao liked him was undeniable.
The Sect Master could have concealed the matter regarding Long Xiaoxiao, or simply refused to let Chu Feng leave—but she hadn't done so.
That… was why Chu Feng was grateful to her.
"Chu Feng, are you truly determined to go?"
"Have you considered how Purple Bell feels about this?"
The Sect Master asked him again.
"Sect Master, I'm sorry—but even if Purple Bell is unwilling, I still must go."
"I cultivate not only to protect my family and my loved ones."
"I cultivate to protect every person who is important to me."
"That naturally includes my friends, and it includes Long Xiaoxiao."
"Sect Master, if I were the kind of person who turned a blind eye when a friend was in danger, then I would be someone unworthy of trust."
"You… wouldn't like that version of me, and you wouldn't want to entrust Purple Bell to someone like that, would you?"
Chu Feng gave his explanation for why he had to go.
And his words gave the Sect Master pause, stirring something within her.
"If you're determined to go, then go quickly—handle it swiftly and return early."
"Though it is your personal matter, I still hope you can resolve it properly. After all, you are still a disciple of my Crouching Dragon Martial Academy, and I hope you return safely."
"As for Purple Bell, don't worry. I've just thought of a method that may be able to treat her condition."
The Sect Master said.
Though she clearly didn't want Chu Feng to leave, it was evident that the Sect Master still cared about him.
"Thank you, Sect Master."
"I'm sorry to have troubled you over Purple Bell's matter."
The mention of Purple Bell made Chu Feng feel guilty.
Purple Bell's condition was extremely dangerous as well. Although Chu Feng currently had no way to resolve it, he should have been at her side.
But with Long Xiaoxiao in peril, Chu Feng truly could not turn a blind eye.