Why do I have so many masters?

Jing Feng City, located in Guangwu County and bordering Fufeng County, had a continuous range of mountains lining its backdrop. If one wished to continue traveling south, they would need to make a large detour, taking a slightly smoother path across the mountain, which led directly into more manageable roads after the descent.

The most uniquely scenic spot along the route was atop these peaks, a large flat area of land, situated at an exceedingly high altitude.

It was named 'Candle Dragon Roost.'

An ancient legend claimed it was the dwelling of the mythical dragon deity, the Candle Dragon. Another account in "Observing the Mountains" suggested that the hundreds of miles of continuous mountain ranges resembled a lying dragon, breaking off abruptly at its highest point, resembling the Candle Dragon with a dragon's body and a human face.

The origins were unclear, but 'Candle Dragon Roost' had long been a sacred site for cultivation. For hundreds of years, martial artists had taken residence on this mountain to ponder the profound subtleties of martial arts. Logically, this place should have gradually developed into a Jianghu sect.

However, Wang Anfeng, having read the compilation of sects from five years ago, noted there did not seem to be any sect worth mentioning from 'Candle Dragon Roost.' Instead, many great masters and sects thrived on the peaks below the 'Candle Dragon Roost,' flourishing beautifully.

Unlike the crowded sects of Fufeng County in Jianghu, Guangwu County, despite being named Guangwu, had many sects nestled within these mountains, often rubbing against each other.

The reason was mostly that the flat terrains in Guangwu County were plentiful, yet Jianghu sects typically preferred to establish their gates amidst famous mountains and rivers, unwilling to build their gates lower than others.

The carriage, funded by Yuchi Jie's silver, though superior in endurance, was still a carriage. For comfort, it was not particularly fast.

It took two days on the road, stocking up at the last city before entering the mountains. The group underestimated the difficulty of the mountain roads. As it gradually darkened, the end of the mountain path was still out of sight. Yuchi Jie smacked his lips and laughed,

"Looking at the sky, we'll have to spend the night out here tonight."

"Qiaofu, are you scared?"

Lin Qiaofu was intently observing the scenery along the way.

The daytime had its charm, but as night fell, it revealed a different scenery from the daytime, each with their own appeal. Hearing this, she shook her head and said,

"Not scared."

"It's only natural for Jianghu sons and daughters to endure hardships outdoors."

"What a true daughter of Jianghu."

Yuchi Jie chuckled, about to seize the moment for a verbal advantage, but under Lv Baiping's vigilant gaze, he retreated, chuckling and shifting his gaze. After consulting Wang Anfeng and Luoyu's opinions, he then jokingly said to the family retainer sitting on the shaft:

"Old Lu, it's up to you now."

"We'll slow down a bit on this end. You go ahead and find a place we can stay. If you find some vacant temple of a mountain god or such to shield us from the wind, it would be even better."

Old Lu responded gravely and took his leave.

Taishu Jian slightly tightened the reins. The three overqualified horses, being quite intelligent, slowed down. Lin Qiaofu stuck her head out, her eyes wide as she gazed at the mountain night scene.

In the past at Qingfeng Edge, sitting outside the Three Fools Sword on the plains at night, she could only look down from above at the heavy clouds. Now, walking the mountain path at midnight was truly a first in her memory, and it was very exciting.

It was early spring, and the spring chill was not merely a saying; it was somewhat cold and damp. Lin Qiaofu, being the least skilled in martial arts among them, wore a slightly thicker garment outside. The carriage moved forward and stopped at a relatively flat spot.

Gong Yu and Lin Qiaofu both alighted from the carriage. Night had almost completely fallen; the bright moon was hanging above, and the stars, though not very clear, occasionally twinkled, or perhaps it was just an illusion.

Lin Qiaofu stretched out her right hand toward the moon and gently grasped at it. She didn't catch it fully, just enclosed it loosely, then couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Her eyes curved up, revealing a small dimple on her cheek.

Yuchi Jie's hands moved subconsciously and then he remembered he hadn't brought his folding fan. He sighed regretfully, then moved closer and laughed,

"Qiaofu, are you trying to pluck the moon from the sky?"

Lin Qiaofu exclaimed softly, retracting her hand that had been loosely grasping at the moon, her cheeks flushing. Yuchi Jie continued,

"If you indeed harbor such a wish, I could certainly lend a hand."

Lin Qiaofu paused slightly, then said,

"Really...?"

"What's real and what's fake?"

Lv Baiping dropped the reins she was holding, stepped forward, and protectively positioned Lin Qiaofu behind her, her unusually fierce brows knitting together as she glared at Yuchi Jie and warned,

"Don't think I'll let you use those tricks on Qiaofu."

"Or else, don't blame me for breaking your legs!"

Yuchi Jie almost reflexively asked which leg she referred to, but seeing Lv Baiping had already gripped her gleaming sword, he wisely swallowed back the words at his throat and chuckled,

"What tricks?"

"Miss Lv, are you misunderstanding something?"

"Heaven's pity, I truly have no such designs on Qiaofu. You can't think that I am harboring any ill intentions just because I spoke a few words, right?"

Lv Baiping sneered,

Ever since that day they encountered an ambush, and he spoke those embarrassing and vulgar words, she no longer saw him as a decent person.

Bradishing her longsword still in its scabbard, she raised it slightly to threaten,