Could it be that I am the cruel villain?

"The Splendid Brush, the Orchid Bamboo Zither, the Blazing Fire Chess, and the Mountains and Rivers Seal."

"Using the zither as strings and the brush as arrows, placing chess pieces and using the seal for carving, the combination of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting merges into one, naturally becoming harmonious where all four complement each other and provide mutual support."

"If one were to master all four, one could gaze at the stars and explore the Dao above, and manipulate the universe below. The founder of this is intricately connected to the patriarch, and this person is named Yun Wangyu."

"Although it is recorded in ancient texts, it is said that the two had a son and a daughter. The patriarch forged the chess and seal to give to his son, and the matriarch forged the zither and brush to give to her daughter. However, later on, for some unknown reason, the two had a falling out, so the matriarch angrily left with her disciples and daughter."

"After a century, the Jade Radiance Palace was established, and their daughter became the founding ancestor of the current Jade Radiance Palace, named Yun Qingyu. About sixty years ago, I personally went to Jade Radiance Palace to pay homage. Although there was a rift between both parties, we descendants cannot disregard etiquette."

"The son who remained became the founder of the current Yuzhu Peak, Yun Qingshan. I believe you all are already quite familiar with this ancestor's name."

A voice, both magnetic and gentle, was very calm.

Those who could sit with the Sect Master were naturally not ordinary people. Among them were elderly individuals and many young and promising disciples. Looking around, nearly half of them were relatively young second-generation disciples.

They are the backbone of the entire sect, with their power ranging from the Divinity Transformation to the Integration realm, each holding an important position. There are inner sect stewards, protectors, and hall masters managing various halls. Undoubtedly, they are the main combat force for the sect for the next few centuries.

Furthermore, they are the future leaders of the sect.

As everyone was intently watching the battle between Yun Xiyin and Jiang Feng, the Sect Master naturally interjected into the conversation since the young people nearby were the future of the sect.

Many aspects of the sect's history they ought to know.

The voice was gentle, ensuring that it did not disturb the crowd's observation while effectively imparting the history of Yuzhu Peak. Such a knowledgeable and gentle Sect Master is truly fortunate for the sect.

"Nephew Yun, your disciple is truly impressive, and enviably so."

"Having just reached the Peak of Core Formation and already proficient in two arts is truly rare talent, and Xiyin is still young with an unlimited future ahead."

"I never expected you to pass on Third Sister's true teachings to her so early. With Third Sister's Immortal Wood Zither, my Mysterious Moon Pipa seems somewhat redundant."

A woman, exuding an aura like that of an elegant orchid and green bamboo, stood up proactively. Jiang Feng had seen this face before; she had come to assist while he was lying half-dead in bed and was also present during Lu Luo's surgery.

She is the current Peak Master of Yuzhu Peak, Yun Yue.

She slightly bowed to the Sect Master, her expression revealing some apology because, according to sect rules, she should have waited until at least the Nascent Soul Stage to pass down the ancestral teachings to her disciples. By doing so now, she broke the rules.

After all, as her cultivation level hadn't reached the Nascent Soul Stage and her disciples often needed to go down the mountain for tasks or training, it was easy for the Magic Treasures to get lost outside and not be retrieved.

Moreover, young disciples carrying precious treasures can easily invite danger in battles. Not all cultivators have a moral baseline, even those from reputable sects can harbor greed.

She shook her head with a smile, indicating she had no blame. Even if the previous Peak Master of Yuzhu Peak had been sitting here, he would probably have passed all his skills and treasures to his disciples.

The only pity was the Earth Rank mid-grade Mysterious Moon Pipa. He spent much time acquiring it from Jade Radiance Palace. Knowing that Yun Xiyin was exceptional, as Sect Master, he naturally sought to improve his sect's disciples' capabilities by all means.

As Jiang Feng had suspected, the top-ranking treasures were prepared for a few fixed disciples of their own sect. Others receiving them wouldn't significantly improve their strength; it was merely an excuse to give them away.

If such favoritism and resources were given, and the recipient still couldn't achieve the expected rank, it could only mean...

"You really should give it a rest."

"Even though Third Sister's Immortal Wood Zither is not as good as the Mysterious Moon Pipa, it is better suited to her cultivation method. If she can find superior Immortal Wood in the future, it can be reforged. The Piano Soul remains, allowing continuous enhancement."

"Since Xiyin has made some achievement in the field of Piano Painting, she lacks the Magic Treasure of diagrams and chess. Whether it is the Mountains and Rivers Diagram or the Mountains and Rivers Fan, they are excellent choices. The Star River Chess from the Fallen Star Palace is also quite good."

"In the future, if fate allows, Nephew Yun should pay more attention."

Displaying a smile on her face, she sincerely replied, "Thank you, Sect Master, for enlightening me." In terms of knowledge, few across the world could rival the insight of Gu Yuanshan, who has lived for seven hundred years. But when Gu Yuanshan mentioned the Mountains and Rivers Fan, Fairy Liu's eyelids involuntarily twitched in the distance.

That item is in the hands of her junior brother, something she openly embezzled.

Liu Tangxi never understood why someone would hide something away, not practicing fairness, but only after taking in a disciple did she understand the mindset behind it.

Moreover, she would still unhesitatingly choose to embezzle again, ensuring her junior brother was well taken care of.

The Spiritual Energy fluctuation in the surroundings was very apparent. After exchanging a few words with Yu Ying earlier, she decided to join the Sect Master's group. No matter how much she disliked such environments, she was, after all, the leader of a peak, and given the disciple's battle, her presence was necessary.