"Master Miao Yi from Yuan Mountain Temple, greets Fellow Daoist!"

"Zen Master Chi Huan from Dharma King Temple, greets Fellow Daoist!"

A monk and a Taoist flew over from the distant mountain peak, bowing in salute towards Lu Zheng.

Although Zen Master Chi Huan looked like an old monk and Master Miao Yi appeared middle-aged with his long, floating beard,

the strength Lu Zheng displayed placed him on an equal level with them, despite not having a mediator to compare seniority.

Besides, within each major sect, several generations of disciples coexist, let alone between different influential forces. Generally, people judge by age and cultivation level to loosely address each other.

"Outer Disciple Lu Zheng of White Cloud Temple, greets Master Miao Yi, greets Zen Master Chi Huan." Lu Zheng also bowed in return.

"White Cloud Temple?"

"Outer Disciple?"

Master Miao Yi and Zen Master Chi Huan paused, blinking, unable to react for a moment.

The Outer Disciple of White Cloud Temple, utilizing the Feiyu Riding the Dawn Sword Technique from Feiyu Mountain, defeated the future clan leader of the Moon Shadow White Wolf Race?

"So your name is Lu Zheng."

Yue Yifeng couldn't discern the difference between White Cloud Temple and Feiyu Mountain. After all, Feiyu Mountain is in the Southwest, and White Cloud Temple rarely interacts directly with the Northern Domain.

Although he had heard of White Cloud Temple's reputation, he didn't know they weren't skilled in Flying Sword techniques.

His attention was still on Lu Zheng announcing his name and the fact that Lu Zheng had invited him to a meal.

If it were up to him, he wouldn't care about a meal—well, maybe not. Although proud, he wasn't foolish.

Though he and the Tushan Clan had conflicts due to their subordinate tribes, it wasn't a life-and-death enmity. Since Lu Zheng showed goodwill, as someone who just lost a match, how could he act arrogantly?

"I hadn't introduced myself before, which was my oversight." Lu Zheng cupped his hands in apology.

Though his invitation for Yue Yifeng to dine was incidental, it had its purpose.

The Northern Domain and Central Plains don't get along, the Tushan Celestial Fox Lineage and Central Plains don't get along, the Moon Shadow White Wolf Race and Central Plains don't get along, and the Tushan Celestial Fox Lineage and Moon Shadow White Wolf Race don't get along.

However, except for occasional small conflicts at the border, overall, there's peace—because Great Jing is still at its peak, and the Northern Domain can't attack south.

So Yue Yifeng dared to appear grandly at the Da Jing Border, and Master Miao Yi and Zen Master Chi Huan didn't attack him on sight.

Moreover, the Celestial Fox Lineage and Moon Shadow White Wolf are neighbors, maintaining communication to prevent serious enmities from developing in their subordinate tribes.

So why not use a meal to ease the tense atmosphere?

"Brother Yue has such graciousness, I am grateful. Besides, as a cook, encountering a seasoned foodie is a blessing." Lu Zheng gestured for the Liu Family to come forward, then addressed Yue Yifeng and his wife, Mo Yue Xian.

Mo Yue Xian waved her hands repeatedly, "I can't claim to be a seasoned foodie."

Lu Zheng laughed, "Anyone Tu Yujiao remembers fondly, sister-in-law, shouldn't be underestimated."

Mo Yue Xian blushed. It was the first time she'd heard someone describe the tacit understanding among foodies as being a "seasoned foodie," which sounded professional and pleasant.

But everything should be Yue Yifeng's decision.

Therefore, Yue Yifeng nodded, "Then thank you, Brother Lu." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"You're welcome, please!"

Lu Zheng made a welcoming gesture, then led Liu Qingyan's family off the cloud, landing on a snow-cleared mountain platform below.

Yue Yifeng brought Mo Yue Xian along, followed by Master Miao Yi and Zen Master Chi Huan.

...

With a wave of his hand, Lu Zheng set up an Isolation Array to block the biting wind, then tapped his gourd, procuring a sunshade tent, tables and chairs, snacks, tea and wine, as well as a portable stove, pots, pans, and seasonings for cooking.

"Please rest for a moment, it will be ready soon." Lu Zheng said with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you are too kind. We are imposing." Master Miao Yi said, looking bewildered at the array of comforts before them.

Liu Qingyan smiled slightly, assuming the role of hostess.

"Please sit, Master and Zen Master!"

Liu Qingyan boiled a pot of Celestial Fragrance Tea brought from Tushan, and soon the fragrance filled the air. She served it to Master Miao Yi and Zen Master Chi Huan.

"Thank you, thank you!"

Then she led Yue Yifeng and Mo Yue Xian to sit on the other side, offering them chocolate along with the tea, "My sister and Tu Yujiao both enjoy these. Sister, try them too."

"Thank you, thank you!"

Then Elder Liu and his wife kept Master Miao Yi and Zen Master Chi Huan company, while Liu Qingyan and her sister sat near Yue Yifeng and his wife.

Meanwhile, Lu Zheng prepared to cook four chickens, two lambs, and a calf.

...

The conversation between Liu Qingyan and Mo Yue Xian wasn't private, so Master Miao Yi and Zen Master Chi Huan finally understood the cause of the conflict through their words.

Master Miao Yi, "..."

Zen Master Chi Huan, "..."

It was astonishing that Yue Yifeng, known for cold indifference, had a caring side for his wife.

"So, are you all from the Central Plains?"

"Indeed." Elder Liu laughed, "I've practiced medicine all my life in the Central Plains and never expected to have such powerful relatives."

"Is your surname Mo, sister?"

On the other side, Liu Qingquan widened her eyes and asked curiously, "Aren't you from the Moon Shadow White Wolf?"

"No." Mo Yue Xian shook her head, then licked her lips, finishing the last bite of chocolate, "I'm from the Snow Forest Wolf."

"Does sister-in-law have any dietary restrictions?" Lu Zheng had already plucked and cleaned the four Five-Colored Pheasants, ready for marinating.

"None, I can eat anything!" Mo Yue Xian said eagerly, vividly recalling the flavors from the last meal.

Lu Zheng glanced at Zen Master Chi Huan, "I have limited vegetarian options here..."

"Amitabha, as a monk of the Dharma King Temple, I can eat the Three Pure Meats." Zen Master Chi Huan said, palms pressed together.

"I see." Lu Zheng nodded and resumed his preparations with confidence.

He knew not all of the Buddhist Sect in Great Jing were vegetarians. Rizhao Temple was known for vegetarianism, but Zen Master Jue Xuan from the Great Vajra Temple, who had saved Guangyue with him before, did eat meat.

Master Miao Yi sipped the Celestial Fragrance Tea, feeling waves of Spiritual Qi spread from his stomach, circulating smoothly within him.

"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Lu, a disciple of White Cloud Temple, to master the Sword Technique of Feiyu Mountain so excellently. Truly admirable!"

"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist. I stumbled upon the 'Feiyu Riding the Dawn Sword Scripture' and later visited the mountain. Fairy Han Jian was generous and gifted me the Sword Refining Technique, enabling the duel with Brother Yue." Lu Zheng replied with a smile.

Yue Yifeng: ???

Finally understanding, he looked at Lu Zheng in surprise, "The Swordsmanship you just used is not your sect's cultivation technique?"