"Then, Sect Master, do you know where Long Xiaoxiao currently is?"
Chu Feng asked once more. He wanted to find Long Xiaoxiao as soon as possible.
He wasn't particularly concerned about the safety of the entire Long family, but Long Xiaoxiao's safety had him on edge, burning with anxiety.
"How would I know?"
"Regarding Long Xiaoxiao, I only happened to hear about it — a complete coincidence."
"As for the specifics, I don't even know whether they're true or false, let alone where Long Xiaoxiao is now."
"Besides, I wouldn't go out of my way to inquire about such matters."
"Chu Feng, if you want to get involved in this, I won't stop you. That's your right."
"But Chu Feng, since this is your personal affair, the Wolong Martial Sect will absolutely not help you."
The Sect Master said to Chu Feng.
However, her words carried an unmistakable undertone — she did not want Chu Feng to go.
"Thank you for telling me, Sect Master."
Even though he hadn't received the precise information he was looking for, Chu Feng still bowed to the Sect Master respectfully.
Chu Feng could see that the Sect Master truly doted on Zi Ling.
Her earlier attitude toward him had been more of a test — testing his feelings toward Zi Ling.
And precisely because the Sect Master cherished Zi Ling so deeply, she most likely did not want Chu Feng to involve himself in Long Xiaoxiao's affairs.
After all, strictly speaking, Long Xiaoxiao could be considered Zi Ling's romantic rival.
Whether Chu Feng harbored feelings for Long Xiaoxiao or not, it was an undeniable fact that Long Xiaoxiao loved him.
The Sect Master could have concealed the matter of Long Xiaoxiao entirely, or simply refused to let Chu Feng leave — but she hadn't done so.
That... was the reason Chu Feng was grateful to her.
"Chu Feng, are you truly going?"
"Have you considered how Zi Ling would feel?"
The Sect Master asked Chu Feng once again.
"Sect Master, I'm sorry, but even if Zi Ling is unwilling, I still have to go."
"I cultivate not only to protect my family and the one I love."
"I cultivate to protect everyone 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 fell into danger..."
"Then I would be someone unworthy of trust."
"You... wouldn't like that version of me either, and you wouldn't be willing to entrust Zi Ling to someone like that, would you?"
Chu Feng offered his explanation for why he had to go.
And his words did move the Sect Master somewhat.
"Since you insist on going, then go quickly — resolve it swiftly and return swiftly."
"Even though this is your personal matter, I hope you handle it properly. Regardless, you are still a disciple of my Wolong Martial Sect, and I wish for you to return safely."
"As for Zi Ling, you needn't worry. I've suddenly thought of a method that may be able to treat her condition."
The Sect Master said.
Though she clearly did not want Chu Feng to leave, it was equally evident that the Sect Master cared for him.
"Thank you, Sect Master."
"I'm sorry to have troubled you with Zi Ling's matter."
And at the mention of Zi Ling, Chu Feng felt a twinge of guilt.
Zi Ling's current condition was also extremely dangerous. Although Chu Feng had no way to resolve her situation right now, he ought to be by her side.
But with Long Xiaoxiao in peril, Chu Feng truly could not turn a blind eye.