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Since a stance had been established, everyone paid less attention to the two clowns, but there still needed to be an explanation for Ye Tian's reckless behavior of striking the bell.
"May I ask your esteemed name, young brother, and under whom at Cloudscroll Pavilion did you learn your craft?" A tall man stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting towards Ye Tian.
At that moment, Ye Tian was watching A-Xue and the other person leave in embarrassment. Hearing the man's words, he quickly turned his gaze and returned the gesture, saying, "To be honest, I am a disciple of Xuanyuan Changfeng, the master of Cloudscroll Pavilion. My surname is Ye, and my given name is Tian."
In truth, Ye Tian did not want to reveal his identity, as it might seem like boasting about his connections. However, since he was asked, he could not remain silent; after all, this matter required a reasonable explanation for the disciples of Azure Cloud Pavilion.
After Ye Tian revealed his background, everyone was clearly taken aback. Although Xuanyuan Changfeng had held an Apprenticeship Ceremony for Ye Tian just yesterday, this news had not yet spread, so the people from Azure Cloud Pavilion were unaware.
"Another direct disciple..."
"Why do the direct disciples of Cloudscroll Pavilion always come here to cause trouble..."
"Just last night, that Wine Kid struck the Bronze Bell, and now another one has come today..."
The crowd murmured among themselves but did not doubt Ye Tian's words at all. This was because Ye Tian indeed possessed a unique aura that compelled belief.
"So it turns out he is a senior disciple of Xuanyuan." The tall man seemed to have anticipated this and did not show the same surprise as others.
"I wonder how to address you, senior brother." Ye Tian spoke kindly, without any hint of arrogance regarding his status. This was evident from their conversation; although the tall man was also polite, he referred to Ye Tian as "young brother." While there was nothing wrong with those three words, a closer analysis revealed that he still held some distinction in status in his heart. Otherwise, within the entire Cloud Sea Sect, it would be normal to address each other as senior brothers. His intention was clear: no matter whose direct disciple you are, you are ultimately not one of us from Azure Cloud Pavilion, so your reckless striking of the bell is wrong.
Ye Tian naturally understood the implication behind his words and acknowledged that he was at fault. Therefore, when speaking, he preferred to address him as senior brother—out of courtesy and to express that he did not wish to rely on his identity. In other words, as long as the punishment was reasonable, he was willing to accept it.
"My reputation is not well-known; it's better not to mention it." The tall man waved his hand and did not provide an answer.
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian frowned slightly. From his words, it was clear that this person placed great importance on status; otherwise, he would not hesitate to reveal his name. The reason for this reluctance likely stemmed from some feelings of inferiority.
"Senior Brother, you are joking," Ye Tian said. He was not good at comforting others, but he knew that saying too much in this situation would be unhelpful and could even annoy the other party.
"I'm not joking. As ordinary disciples, we really are insignificant in front of your direct disciples," the tall man said with a tone of resignation. His words expressed the sentiments of everyone, even all ordinary disciples, because that was the reality. The selection of direct disciples in the Cloud Sea Sect and the Four Great Cloud Halls depended on the Lord's preferences, something that could not be achieved through hard work alone. This made people feel a sense of helplessness and futility regarding their fate, creating a clear distinction between high and low status.
Ye Tian was speechless. After a moment, he awkwardly said, "Senior Brother, to be honest, I have a friend in your pavilion. I came here to resolve some urgent matters with her, but I do not know how to find her. In my desperation, I resorted to this approach. I apologize for any disturbance caused; if there are any rules or punishments in your pavilion, I would not dare to resist."
After Ye Tian finished speaking, expressions of surprise appeared on the faces of those present. They had prepared themselves for an inevitable situation due to his identity but did not expect Ye Tian to be so understanding. This was something they had never seen from any direct disciple before.
"There's no need for punishment; it's just that your actions are somewhat abrupt..."
"Ye Tian offers his apologies to the Azure Cloud Pavilion brothers." Ye Tian understood what the tall man wanted to say; they were merely seeking some psychological comfort. His words undoubtedly gave them face—an apology from a direct disciple was something that would certainly earn them respect.
"You're too kind..."
"You acted out of necessity..."
"Who are you looking for? We can take you there."
Ye Tian's handling of the situation pleased everyone because it was the ideal outcome they had hoped for. Since the matter was resolved satisfactorily, they were more than willing to interact with a direct disciple of a Cloud Pavilion Master. Although they were not from the same pavilion, being a direct disciple still promised a bright future.
"Thank you all. The person I'm looking for has the surname Leng and is named Ningyue," Ye Tian said with a smile and cupped his hands in greeting. Although he noticed their eagerness to please him, he did not show any arrogance.
"Oh? You are looking for her?" The tall man showed surprise, completely unexpected that Ye Tian knew Cold Moon. Not just him, but everyone present also looked slightly surprised.
"What happened to her?" Ye Tian asked curiously why everyone's reaction was so intense upon mentioning Cold Moon.
"It's nothing," the tall man waved his hand, appearing hesitant to speak further. Their surprise stemmed not only from Ye Tian knowing Cold Moon but also from their own reflections. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together; Cold Moon was also a direct disciple and often kept her distance due to her aloof demeanor. This young man before them was someone they had never seen before but turned out to be a direct disciple of the Lord as well, which made them feel a sense of helplessness regarding their different circles.
The feeling is akin to the contrast between those who hustle daily for a living and the wealthy heirs born into fortune, evoking a sense of reflection in one's heart.
Ye Tian, seeing this, no longer inquired further. After exchanging a few pleasantries with the tall man, he followed him to Cold Moon's residence.
In fact, Ye Tian could have chosen to let Yun'er lead the way, but he refrained from doing so for two reasons.
First, Ye Tian always tried to avoid meeting Yun'er in public settings, let alone spending time alone together.
Second, since he chose to give face to everyone, he had to follow through completely. Many times, troubling someone is not necessarily a source of annoyance; on the contrary, it indicates that you still value them to some extent.
On the way, after the tall man's explanation, Ye Tian learned that Cold Moon had become a direct disciple of Cloud Pavilion Master Qin Fufeng over a year ago and was actually the one most favored by Qin Fufeng. She was indeed a heavyweight figure in Azure Cloud Pavilion.
After hearing this, Ye Tian felt a slight pang in his heart. Now that the Cold Family was left with only these few members, although he knew that Cold Frost and Cold Yang were safe for now, their whereabouts were unknown. In other words, they were always at risk of danger.
In contrast, if Cold Moon could seize this opportunity, she might soar to great heights in the future and bring glory to the Cold Family. Her prospects looked bright.
However, the Cold Family had already fallen into decline. This contradiction made Ye Tian wonder if it was fate's design for the Cold Family to pay a painful price for Cold Moon's future.
Ye Tian's thoughts were chaotic, so he did not engage much in conversation with the tall man along the way. The tall man also did not particularly enjoy flattering others; upon noticing Ye Tian's disinterest in talking, he stopped trying to engage and simply led the way in silence.
As they walked on, the surrounding courtyards gradually became sparser.
After about an incense stick's worth of time, they finally arrived at their destination.
"The small courtyard ahead is it. You can go ahead on your own; I have other matters to attend to," the tall man seemed to be someone who valued face. Even after helping Ye Tian, he did not want to speak in a tone that implied he expected gratitude.
"Thank you, Senior Brother. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely pay a visit," Ye Tian said with a smile and cupped his hands in gratitude. His words were sincere and carried no hint of pretense.
The tall man was slightly moved by the words. He was just an ordinary disciple, and to put it bluntly, even if a direct disciple forced him to lead the way, he wouldn't dare to refuse. Yet, Ye Tian was so humble and polite towards him, which unexpectedly touched him.
"Please wait for my junior brother," the tall man finally revealed a rare smile, and his address for Ye Tian changed from 'little brother' to 'junior brother.' This subtle shift indicated that he had gradually let go of his preconceived notions of hierarchy regarding Ye Tian.
"Haha, not at all! If I go, I will have to mooch off food and drinks," Ye Tianxin thought wisely, noticing the change in the other person's attitude. This made him quite happy, as he thought: if nothing unexpected happens, this person should become his second friend in Cloud Sea Sect after Wine Kid.
"Rest assured, there will be plenty of food and drink," the tall man laughed, though not very heartily. After all, he was just an ordinary disciple and needed time to get used to calling a direct disciple his brother.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the tall man left, leaving only Ye Tian and Yun'er in the area.
"Bai Kuo..." Ye Tian murmured quietly, recalling the name he had just heard from the tall man, feeling somewhat odd about it.
Yun'er stifled a laugh nearby and began to murmur softly as well.
Seeing this, Ye Tian frowned slightly and after hesitating for a moment, couldn't help but ask, "What are you laughing at?"
"Nothing! I just think this person's name is quite interesting."
"I also find it a bit awkward but can't quite figure out why..."
"Bai Kuo, Bai Kuo, Bai Kuo is ostentatious; there will be plenty of food and drink."
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