Chapter 706A – First Attempt Failed

The anxious and disturbed Xiang Ziyue finally received a message from Sky Declaring Pavilion. Without delay, he headed straight to Rising Lake Manor.

“Miss Yun Die…” There was an expectant look in his eyes.

Yun Die bowed, “Fellow daoist Xiang, my teacher is inside, please follow me.”

Xiang Ziyue was pleasantly surprised. “Miss, please lead the way!”

He straightened his clothes. After determining nothing was out of place, he followed right behind.

Yun Die walked into the lobby of the lakeside building first. “Teacher, the Hidden Fog Sect’s Xiang Ziyue has arrived.”

Xiang Ziyue took a deep breath. Without bothering to look ahead, he bowed and said, “The Hidden Fog Sect’s Xiang Ziyue greets Mister Ning Qing. This was a presumptuous visit and I apologize if I showed any disrespect. I ask Mister Ning Qin to be broad-minded and forgive me!”

Qin Yu waved his hand. “I understand your purpose for coming. The three ash line grasses have been completed. If you find nothing wrong upon inspection, then take them away.”

Xiang Ziyue was stunned. Where was the anger? Where were the attempts to embarrass him and make things difficult for him? Without any reaction at all, he was let off so lightly?

No, this isn’t right, something definitely isn’t right! Is this a test that the grandmaster is giving me? Is he trying to see whether or not my Hidden Fog Sect is being sincere to him?

This was the most likely scenario!

Looking at Qin Yu’s calm and indifferent expression, Xiang Ziyue took a deep breath and his attitude became even more respectful. “Grandmaster, the entire Hidden Fog Sect knows that we are indebted to you and thank you for the favor you’ve done for us. Before coming to Midmorning City, my sect prepared a gift for you and I hope that you will accept it.”

A light flashed and a silver-white suitcase appeared. A faint halo circulated on its surface, periodically condensing into runes that dispersed moments later. The suitcase itself was a mystery on its own.

Xiang Ziyue placed the suitcase on the table with both hands and kept his head lowered motionlessly.

His heart beat violently in his chest. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.

The situation was far too different from what he expected. Although Grandmaster Ning Qin seemed warm and amiable right now, he feared that if he did anything wrong, he would thoroughly offend him.

If things really reached that step, Xiang Ziyue could imagine that even if he was his teacher’s disciple, he would still be struck into the dust, with no hopes of ever recovering.

This suitcase in front of him was the greatest sincerity that he could put forth. But when the grandmaster looked at him, it seemed as if he had no intention of opening it.

More and more sweat appeared, so much that it flowed down the corners of his eyes, leaving behind a stinging pain. Xiang Ziyue blinked his eyes furiously and bowed even lower. “Grandmaster, my sect feels nothing but the greatest gratitude and good intentions toward you. I ask that grandmaster accept this gift!”

Qin Yu was a bit surprised. He looked at the anxious Xiang Ziyue and felt a bit confused. This was simply giving a gift; was there a need to be so nervous?

Moreover, he had already completed his transaction with the Hidden Fog Sect. They had stated that they would trade ten ash line grasses for seven blue marvel orchids, so there wasn’t any need for them to further prepare gifts for him.

But, this young man was acting incredibly nervously, as if he would be punished by the heavens if Qin Yu didn’t accept this gift. Qin Yu lightly coughed and said, “If it’s like this, then I would like to thank the Hidden Fog Sect for their good intentions.”

Xiang Ziyue let out a long breath of relief. It was like he had just been pulled away from the precipice of death. Only now did he discover that his robes were drenched in a cold sweat.

“Thank you, grandmaster!”

He cupped his hands together and bowed deeply.

At the side, Yun Die’s eyes brightened and flashed like stars as she looked at Qin Yu. This was her teacher’s posture when facing outsiders? Even the Hidden Fog Sect was awed by him, so much that they felt such incredulous joy at him accepting their gift.

…This could only be called a coincidence, a wonderful misunderstanding.

Qin Yu didn’t notice the look of worship in his disciple’s eyes. He picked up a jade box and placed it next to the suitcase.

“I originally planned to see you in three days, but an accident occurred during that time period. The result shouldn’t be bad, so take a look yourself.”

After receiving a gift from the other party, Qin Yu felt that he should give an explanation. Of course, given how highly the Hidden Fog Sect valued these ash line grasses, even if they