88: Chapter 88 The Tragic Young Master's Nobleman 10

"Junior Brother Lin Yan, you flatter me. I merely added the finishing touches; your own Aptitude is excellent, and you have been diligent in your Cultivation."

Lu Zhan praised him unreservedly, his tone tinged with a hint of humility.

"Senior Brother Lu, the greatest gain from my seclusion this time was comprehending a new sword technique. I hope to receive your guidance, Senior Brother Lu."

Lin Yan said happily, his eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.

Lu Zhan was a Sword Cultivator and a Genius of the Sword Dao. Hearing this, he couldn't help but feel a bit interested.

"No problem. Let us go to the open space outside the hall. Junior Brother Lin Yan, demonstrate your sword technique, and I will see where there is room for improvement."

After saying this, he stood up and walked towards the outside of the hall, with Lin Yan following closely behind.

Finding an open area, Lin Yan took out his sword and began to demonstrate his technique. It was agile and elegant, his sword Aura flowing like moving clouds and running water, which was quite impressive to behold.

"Junior Brother Lin, your sword technique is already quite good, but it lacks some Aura and power. You need to pay more attention to the application of your sword Aura."

Lu Zhan offered his guidance, his tone serious and earnest.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Lu. I will be sure to improve."

Lin Yan looked at Senior Brother Lu before him, his handsome face full of humility, and his eyes filled with a trace of gratitude.

"Your sword technique still has a lot of room for improvement. Continue to work hard in your Cultivation, and you will surely achieve even greater accomplishments."

Lu Zhan said encouragingly, his expression soft, his eyes filled with trust and anticipation.

"I will definitely work hard and not live up to Senior Brother Lu's expectations."

His words were filled with determination and resolve.

Lu Zhan nodded slightly, looking at Lin Yan with a gentle gaze.

"Junior Brother Lin Yan, would you like to try the new spirit tea I obtained? It has an excellent taste."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan laughed heartily and said pleasantly.

"It would be my honor."

A faint smile appeared on Lu Zhan's face. He raised his hand and gently patted Lin Yan on the shoulder, and then the two walked into the hall one after the other.

On the couch by the window, the two sat facing each other. On the table between them sat a pot of clear tea, emitting wisps of faint fragrance.

Lu Zhan looked at Lin Yan, picked up the teapot, poured a cup, and handed it to Lin Yan, saying with a slight smile.

"Try it."

Lin Yan picked up the teacup, took a light sip, and savored it slowly.

"Senior Brother Lu, this spirit tea is indeed fragrant and pleasant. I wonder where you obtained it?"

As he spoke, Lu Zhan smiled gently, a hint of doting in his manner, and his eyes were also tinged with a smile.

"It was sent by that child, Yun Lu."

Lin Yan's eyes were filled with confusion. Wasn't there only Bi Qing by Senior Brother Lu's side?

"Senior Brother Lu, who is Yun Lu?"

Lu Zhan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then replied.

"A Disciple selected from the noble families during the last celebration. He is a very good child, and I am very satisfied with him."

His words were full of appreciation, faintly revealing a hint of doting.

Senior Brother Lu was clearly very different towards this Disciple, Yun Lu. His expression when speaking about Yun Lu instantly reminded Lin Yan of Mo Yun from before.

His heart turned sour instantly. He had only been in seclusion for a short time, and Senior Brother Lu already had a closer Junior Brother.

"If Senior Brother Lu says he is good, then he must be. It's just that I've been here for a long time, so why haven't I seen him?"

The smile on Lin Yan's face faded slightly, becoming somewhat dim, and his words sounded a bit dry.

He tried to cover it up a bit stiffly, picking up the teacup to take a sip. The tea, which was originally fragrant and sweet, now only tasted bitter to him.

Lu Zhan sensed that Lin Yan's mood was a bit off. He recalled what he had just said and didn't feel there was any problem. Perhaps the other party had something on his mind, so he didn't overthink it.

"A few days ago, the Qiongyu Secret Realm opened. The three of them happened to have their cultivation Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage, so I arranged for them to join the team and go together. It is both a trial and an opportunity to gain some experience."

Speaking of this, the scene of the day Yun Lu left involuntarily appeared in Lu Zhan's mind.

At that time, Yun Lu was clutching his sleeve tightly with both hands, his large eyes brimming with tears, red and puffy, his face full of grievance, as if this were a life-and-death separation.

He had spent a great deal of effort, coaxing him with kind words for a long time, before the youth finally let go and agreed to go.

Lu Zhan still hoped that Yun Lu could be like Mo Yun in the past, winning the respect of all the Sect Disciples, rather than being criticized because of his partiality.

Even if Mo Yun was already a Demon Lord and no longer needed these things, now he was just Yun Lu, the Yun Lu who accompanied him.

When he left, Lu Zhan was not sure what his situation would be, so he gave him a few protective Magic Treasures to keep with him, as well as an emergency contact Talisman, so that if there were any accidents, he could arrive in time.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhan's expression became even softer, and he felt a bit nostalgic for the days when the youth was by his side.

Lin Yan watched Lu Zhan's expression and felt distressed. Mo Yun had left, and now another Yun Lu had come, yet he would never receive this kind of special partiality from his Senior Brother. However, he appeared perfectly normal on the surface.

"So that is how it is. I would really like to meet such a favored Disciple of yours, Senior Brother Lu."

Lu Zhan did not pay much attention to it; he was very reassured. Even he had difficulty seeing through Mo Yun's disguise, so it was impossible for Lin Yan to notice anything amiss.

"Hmm, when they return, I will definitely let Junior Brother Lin Yan have a good look."

"That would be good."

Lin Yan forced a smile, picked up the teacup, and took another sip, yet he still couldn't hide the sadness in his heart, feeling empty.

Lu Zhan nodded gently, picked up the teapot, and refilled Lin Yan's cup.

Afterward, the two chatted casually, and without realizing it, the sky gradually darkened.

Lin Yan looked at the darkening sky, felt that it was about time, and stood up slowly.

"Senior Brother Lu, it is getting late, so I will head back. You should rest early."

Lu Zhan's expression was soft, and he also stood up, responding.

"Hmm. Next time I obtain new tea, I will invite Junior Brother Lin Yan to taste it together again."

Upon hearing this, a trace of pleasure reluctantly rose in Lin Yan's heart, and he felt slightly relieved. At least he was not without standing in Senior Brother Lu's heart; perhaps he should be content.

Lin Yan nodded slightly with a faint smile on his face, a glimmer of unreadable meaning flashing in his bright, clear eyes. He took one last deep look at Lu Zhan before turning and leaving.

Lu Zhan stood where he was, watching the direction in which Lin Yan had left. A strange thought arose in his mind. He didn't know if it was his imagination, but he felt that Lin Yan was a bit different today than usual.

However, to Lu Zhan, Lin Yan was just a somewhat close Junior Brother. He gathered his thoughts and sat back down on the couch.

When night fully shrouded the earth, moonlight poured down like water, and a quiet atmosphere permeated the air.

Accustomed to the youth's company by his side, now that the youth had only been away for a short time, he actually felt that this Linhua Hall was filled with a sense of loneliness and coldness.

"Sigh..." Lu Zhan sighed in his heart, feeling a bit melancholy.