Li Qinghai could feel the eager eyes of the surrounding disciples, as if they were waiting for some juicy gossip.

  The key point was, there was nothing going on between him and Lu Beixue.

  This kind of situation could easily spiral out of control, leading to unfounded rumors.

  And the source of these rumors was naturally Lu Beixue, who looked completely serious.

  This naive girl clearly had no idea how terrifying rumors could be.

  He needed to calm Lu Beixue down, best if she didn't say anything more.

  So, Li Qinghai leaned slightly closer to Lu Beixue and whispered.

  "Um... Dao Companion Beixue, once I'm done registering, I'll invite you to Green Bamboo Residence for a visit."

  "Okay." Lu Beixue responded with a nod, not saying anything more sensational.

  Taking this opportunity, Li Qinghai walked over to the registration desk.

  He sneaked a glance at the surrounding disciples, seeing that they had dispersed and were no longer paying attention to them, Li Qinghai finally breathed a sigh of relief.

  Li Qinghai definitely didn't want any scandalous rumors about him and Lu Beixue.

  Pure friendships often get twisted into something else by the power of rumors, forcing people into awkward situations.

  For the sake of his Dao heart, Li Qinghai needed to extinguish these small sparks before they became a fire.

  The disciple at the registration desk noticed Li Qinghai's silence and reminded him.

  "Are you here to register?"

  Li Qinghai snapped back to reality, "Yes."

  "Identity token."

  Li Qinghai handed over his wooden identity token.

  The registration disciple glanced at it front and back.

  Outer Disciple.

  Li Qinghai!

  The previously lazy registration disciple raised his eyelids slightly.

  "Li Qinghai?"

  He said, taking a more serious look at Li Qinghai.

  "Is there a problem?" Li Qinghai asked, puzzled.

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  "No problem." The registration disciple smiled, "I've just heard some rumors about you in the Inner Sect."

  Li Qinghai's face twitched slightly.

  Goodness.

  How did my reputation reach the Inner Sect?

  This registration disciple was evidently an Inner Disciple like Ye Feng.

  He was here doing this registration task just to earn some sect contribution points.

  Originally, he had little interest in these Outer Disciples.

  But unexpectedly, he met Li Qinghai, someone who caught his eye.

  The registration disciple opened the register and wrote down Li Qinghai's name.

  Then he returned the identity token to Li Qinghai.

  With a slightly kind smile, he said.

  "Even in the Inner Sect, not many dare to provoke Ye Feng. But you, not only did you provoke him, you're still alive. That's quite a miracle."

  "Ahem, just lucky... just lucky..."

  "Although the Outer Sect Competition usually stops before things get too serious, accidents happen every year. If you can't handle it, you can concede early."

  "Thank you, I'll keep that in mind."

  With that, Li Qinghai turned and left.

  Watching Li Qinghai's back, the registration disciple shook his head slightly.

  He murmured.

  "What a pity."

  Clearly, in this Inner Disciple's view.

  This Outer Sect Competition might just be Li Qinghai's end.

  He had always disliked Ye Feng's arrogance in the Inner Sect.

  But there was nothing he could do, as Ye Feng had a cousin in the True Inheritance.

  And yet, Li Qinghai, just an Outer Disciple, dared to confront Ye Feng.

  One had to admit, his courage was commendable.

  Such a person, it would indeed be a pity if he died.

  So, this Inner Disciple gave Li Qinghai a slight warning, hoping to form a good connection.

  On the other side.

  Li Qinghai, Lu Beixue, and Wang Dafu walked out of the Deacon Hall.

  "Dao Companion Beixue, please wait a moment, I need to have a word with Dao Companion Dafu."

  Lu Beixue nodded, not having the habit of eavesdropping on others' privacy, she quietly turned and walked a short distance away.

  "Senior Brother, do you have something to tell me?" Wang Dafu asked.

  Li Qinghai secretly transmitted his voice, "Do you have any food?"

  "Food?" Wang Dafu was taken aback.

  If it's a secret transmission, it must not be something innocent?

  Got it.

  Wang Dafu chuckled and also secretly transmitted his voice.

  "Senior Brother, do you want something for super strength and vigor, or something for lasting endurance?"

  "..." Li Qinghai's eyes widened, wishing he could kick Wang Dafu away on the spot.

  Damn it, good thing it was a secret transmission, otherwise, it would have been social suicide right there.

  Li Qinghai said angrily, "I want your head, just ordinary food, spirit fruits, spirit tea, anything like that."

  Wang Dafu chuckled awkwardly, "Oh, just that, Senior Brother, wait a moment, I'll go buy some for you. I'll be back soon."

  Wang Dafu returned to the Deacon Hall.

  He came back shortly after.

  "Senior Brother, here you go."

  Li Qinghai took the storage bag, "I'll be off then."

  "Alright, Senior Brother."

  Wang Dafu watched as Li Qinghai and Lu Beixue left together.

  Muttering to himself.

  "A man and a woman alone in a room, if nothing happens, I won't believe it, unless Senior Brother doesn't like women."

  ...

  Not long after.

  The two arrived at the entrance of Green Bamboo Residence.

  Li Qinghai looked at Lu Beixue with some embarrassment.

  "Um... I..."

  Lu Beixue knew why Li Qinghai was troubled.

  Green Bamboo Residence had its protective array activated.

  For outsiders to enter, the owner of the courtyard had to lead them in.

  And this so-called "lead" wasn't just about following behind.

  It required physical contact.

  Like carrying, piggybacking, or holding hands.

  Just thinking about such scenarios made Lu Beixue feel shy.

  But if it really came to that...

  Lu Beixue felt both resistant and expectant...

  Such emotions were quite complex.

  At this moment, Li Qinghai was filled with regret.

  How could I forget about this?

  Inviting someone into the courtyard required physical contact.

  Damn it.

  My Dao heart...

  Despite his regret, Li Qinghai had no choice but to follow through with what he promised.

  Otherwise, his thoughts wouldn't be at peace.

  Li Qinghai forced a warm smile and raised his hand.

  "Dao Companion Beixue, welcome to Green Bamboo Residence."

  Lu Beixue smiled slightly, gracefully raising her delicate hand and placing it in Li Qinghai's palm.

  The sensation of coolness, soft and smooth to the touch.

  Li Qinghai could feel his Dao heart... cracking again...

  Holding such a hand for even a second longer was a heavy blow to his Dao heart.

  So Li Qinghai quickly led Lu Beixue into Green Bamboo Residence.

  Then he promptly released her hand, guiding Lu Beixue through the courtyard and into the small wooden house.

  "Dao Companion Beixue, please have a seat."

  Li Qinghai walked to a small wooden table and took out the spirit fruits Wang Dafu had bought earlier.

  "Dao Companion Beixue, help yourself."

  Lu Beixue picked up a spirit fruit and took a small bite.

  "Are you participating in the competition too?"

  "Yes, just giving it a try."

  "Do you have confidence?"

  "Well, I'll do my best."

  Lu Beixue lightly tapped her storage bag and took out a book of secret techniques, placing it on the table.

  "This is for you. If you learn it, you should be able to make it into the top ten."

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