From the luxurious buildings and powerful guards stationed nearby, it was obvious that the location belonged to a wealthy and influential clan.

Lin Feng, Yun Wanqing, and the accompanying elders stepped off the flying boat. The moment their feet touched the ground, a powerful aura rapidly approached from the distance.

Whoosh!

A figure shot through the air and arrived before them almost instantly.

"Sister Wanqing!" A pleasant female voice rang out before the woman herself appeared. She was dressed in elegant white robes that fluttered gently in the wind.

Her face possessed a delicate and captivating beauty. Long, straight blonde hair framed her features perfectly.

The golden strands carried natural shades of platinum and sunlight, cascading gracefully over her shoulders and creating a beautiful contrast against her fair skin.

Her appearance alone was enough to attract countless admirers. However, what truly drew attention was her figure.

Her curves were breathtakingly voluptuous, possessing a sexy charm that few women could rival. Every movement seemed to naturally accentuate her feminine beauty.

Even among cultivators blessed with extraordinary appearances, she stood out as an exceptional beauty. The moment she arrived, many of the nearby male cultivators secretly glanced in her direction.

Some quickly looked away. Others stared a little too long before regaining their senses. Lin Feng naturally noticed her as well. A faint smile nearly appeared on his face. Fortunately, he suppressed it immediately.

At the moment, he was maintaining the identity of Feng Lin, a mysterious and aloof expert. Such a character would hardly grin like an excited youth upon seeing a beautiful woman.

Still, inwardly, Lin Feng was quite pleased. His mood improved considerably.

"I am definitely not regretting this trip anymore," he mused to himself. Beside him, Yun Wanqing smiled warmly as she stepped forward.

"Sister jingyan, it has been a long time."

The blonde beauty’s eyes immediately brightened. Without any hesitation, she moved forward and embraced Yun Wanqing affectionately. The sight left the accompanying elders smiling.

Clearly, the friendship between Daoist Falling Snow and Daoist Profound Jade was every bit as close as the rumors claimed. Meanwhile, Profound Jade’s curious gaze soon shifted toward Lin Feng.

The mysterious man standing beside her dao sister immediately caught her attention. A trace of curiosity appeared in her beautiful eyes.

After all, it was extremely rare for Yun Wanqing to personally bring someone with her. Yun Wanqing naturally noticed the curious look in her friend’s eyes and immediately made the introductions.

"Sister Jingyan, this is an acquaintance I met in Clear Moon City. His name is Feng Lin. His skill in the myriad arts is supreme. In all my years, I have never met anyone who can wield the brush better than him. He’s more than capable of being one of the judges in the upcoming event alongside you and i." Her words immediately drew the attention of the surrounding elders.

They all knew Yun Wanqing’s standards. For her to give such praise was no small matter. Then she turned toward Lin Feng.

"Feng Lin, this is my dear friend, Daoist Profound Jade."

Lin Feng nodded slightly.

"I am happy to meet the famous Daoist Profound Jade." As he spoke, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Nothing more. Nothing less. The brief greeting caught Daoist Profound Jade completely off guard. A moment of silence followed. She had expected something else.

After all, she was not unfamiliar with the reactions she received from men.

Throughout her life, countless cultivators had praised her beauty, talent, status, cultivation, and achievements. Some spoke subtly while others shamelessly piled one compliment upon another.

Yet Lin Feng simply greeted her politely and stopped there. No flattering words followed. No attempts to impress her. No admiration filled speech. It was as though he was meeting an ordinary acquaintance.

For the first time in a very long while, Daoist Profound Jade found herself surprised.

"Strange." She mused inwardly. Most men either became nervous in her presence or tried desperately to gain her favor. Feng Lin did neither. Naturally, this caused her to look at him more carefully.

The more she observed him, the more she understood. A trace of realization appeared in her eyes. The reason was simple. Feng Lin himself was extraordinary.

His appearance alone was enough to leave a lasting impression. His features were flawless, possessing a natural elegance that seemed untouched by mortal imperfections.

Even among cultivators, whose appearances often improved with cultivation, he stood on an entirely different level.

In all her long years of life, Daoist Profound Jade had never seen a man more handsome than him. However, his appearance was only part of the attraction.

What truly drew attention was the aura he carried. Calm. Confident. Composed. He neither sought validation nor attempted to prove himself.

He stood there as though the entire world was incapable of disturbing his peace. Such confidence could not be faked. It was born from genuine ability.

And to many women, that quality was far more attractive than mere physical appearance. Daoist Profound Jade found herself studying him longer than she intended.

A feeling of curiosity slowly arose within her heart. For perhaps the first time since their meeting, Daoist Profound Jade became genuinely interested in Feng Lin.

Still, as Daoist Profound Jade looked between Lin Feng and Yun Wanqing, she could not help but make a certain assumption. Lin Feng was extraordinarily handsome. Yun Wanqing was exceptionally beautiful.

Furthermore, the two had traveled together and appeared quite familiar with one another. In Profound Jade’s eyes, there was a high probability that they were lovers.

For some reason, that thought immediately put her in a bad mood. A faint sour expression appeared on her beautiful face before she quickly concealed it.

Even she did not fully understand why she felt this way. Perhaps it was because Yun Wanqing was one of her closest friends. Perhaps it was because she was skeptical of handsome men.

Or perhaps it was simply because Lin Feng’s calm and indifferent attitude irritated her slightly. Whatever the reason, her first impression of him suddenly worsened.

As a result, she decided to make things difficult for him. Turning toward Lin Feng, her expression became serious.

"I apologize, Feng Lin, but we cannot simply allow anyone to become a judge at the Myriad Dao Brush Assembly."