"There is no feast that does not end, and the time spent in merry drinking always seems brief. After a while of courteous farewells, the various factions gradually left, and only then did Feng Yi shed the jovial demeanor of the banquet. A hint of worry seemed to veil his handsome face...
Although the change in his expression was slight, it was of course not enough to escape the sharp eyes of those around him.
Throughout the event, Wu Tian had been inviting Feng Yi to stay at Jade Clear Sect. He didn't refuse but didn't accept either until the other factions had scattered. Feng Yi finally voiced his doubts to Wu Tian, saying earnestly, "Sect Leader, inviting me here... I assume I'm just the beginning of the competition for the chief position?"
As a guest, Feng Yi's refusal to leave meant the high-ranking members of Jade Clear Sect naturally couldn't depart. Just as the people had dispersed, Feng Yi couldn't resist bringing it up.