The three of them finished breakfast together. Because Qin Yi knew Fang Zheng'ao would come to Heilong City to find him soon, Qin Yi said he had some business to attend to in Heilong City and wouldn't be returning today.
When Luode Xuan and Luo Yongnian heard this, although a bit surprised, neither asked further questions.
Later, the two drove back first, and Qin Yi remained at the hotel, waiting for Fang Zheng'ao's arrival.
During his wait, Qin Yi specifically went to inquire at the hotel's front desk and checked the hotel's surveillance footage. He didn't see Lan Baizhi or Ren Shuman leaving the hotel.
The two had vanished from his room as if into thin air.
Finally, unable to find where the two had gone, Qin Yi gave up.
Around nine o'clock in the morning, Qin Yi's phone rang. Fang Zheng'ao called to tell him he had arrived in Heilong City and asked where he was.
Qin Yi gave him the hotel's address, and before long, Fang Zheng'ao arrived with Xue Qiao'er to meet him.
Qin Yi was somewhat surprised to see Xue Qiao'er; he hadn't expected her to come along.
The three found a coffee shop near the hotel and sat down to discuss Qin Yi joining the Order Hall.
"Qin Yi, it's wonderful that you've come to your senses! Joining our Order Hall will bring you nothing but benefits!"
As soon as they sat down, Fang Zheng'ao said impatiently.
Xue Qiao'er chimed in, "Mr. Qin, as you progress further in cultivation, the resources required increase. Without a sect, without the backing of a major force, finding cultivation resources solely on your own will be incredibly difficult and will consume a vast amount of time and energy!"
"If you become a member of the Order Hall, we can provide you with cultivation resources for free. All you need to do is focus on your cultivation!"
Qin Yi thought for a moment and said, "I understand all of that. I have only one question right now..."
Fang Zheng'ao immediately replied, "If you have any questions or doubts, feel free to ask. I will answer them honestly if I can!"
"It's about the missions. Will there be many missions after I join the Order Hall? Will I need to constantly be out on missions?"
Qin Yi was willing to join the Order Hall and undertake its missions, but he hoped it wouldn't be too frequent; occasional missions would be acceptable.
Otherwise, if there were too many missions and he had no time for himself, he would rather forgo cultivation resources and not join the Order Hall!
"No, there won't be," Fang Zheng'ao said, waving his hand. "Our Order Hall doesn't have that many missions. There are only a few throughout the year. Don't worry!"
"If that's the case, then I have no issues. I can..."
Qin Yi made a gesture as if to agree, but as he was halfway through his acceptance, a familiar voice sounded in his ear.
"You cannot join the Order Hall!"
This familiar voice was Lan Baizhi's.
Instantly, Qin Yi's words stopped. He reflexively turned to look.
However, he did not see Lan Baizhi or Ren Shuman in the coffee shop.
Turning back, Qin Yi looked confused, not knowing where Lan Baizhi was speaking to him from.
Fang Zheng'ao and Xue Qiao'er looked at him in bewilderment.
Fang Zheng'ao asked, "What's wrong?"
"Uh, Team Leader Fang, I understand the situation now. I will consider it carefully! I'll get back to you once I've decided!"
"I suddenly have something to attend to, so I need to step out for a moment!"
With that, Qin Yi stood up and quickly walked out of the coffee shop.
"Hey, Qin Yi, you..."
Fang Zheng'ao and Xue Qiao'er were utterly taken aback, completely stunned.
They couldn't understand what Qin Yi meant!
Just then, Fang Zheng'ao's phone rang. He pulled it out and saw it was Li Changsheng calling.
"Hello, Deputy Hall Master Li?"
"How is it? Did Qin Yi agree to join the Order Hall?" Li Changsheng asked.
"He was just about to agree, but..."
Fang Zheng'ao looked towards the coffee shop's entrance and said, "Deputy Hall Master Li, this is difficult to explain in a few words. I'll report to you in person when I return."
"Alright."
Li Changsheng didn't dwell on the topic. He changed the subject and said, "We recently received intelligence that three factions near Mount Tianshan have been restless. Since you and Team Leader Xue are in Heilong City today, go and check on those three factions!"
"If there's anything unusual, warn them not to cause trouble! And certainly, don't let it affect the secular world!"
"Understood, Team Leader Xue and I will head there shortly!" Fang Zheng'ao replied.
After hanging up, Fang Zheng'ao relayed Li Changsheng's instructions to Xue Qiao'er, and they also got up and left the coffee shop.
...
Qin Yi exited the coffee shop and looked around, finally spotting Lan Baizhi and Ren Shuman in front of a milk tea shop.
At this moment, both had changed their clothes and were no longer wearing dresses.
Lan Baizhi wore a pair of tight blue jeans, paired with a white seven-quarter-sleeved T-shirt, revealing a sliver of her flat abdomen.
Ren Shuman dressed more conservatively in a casual sportswear outfit, with a pair of white sneakers, exuding a youthful and energetic aura.
Due to their exceptional beauty and figures, the two standing in front of the milk tea shop, each holding a cup of milk tea, were like two stunning scenery. Passersby, men and women alike, couldn't help but steal glances at them.
One man, after buying his milk tea, was so engrossed in looking at the two that he stumbled on the steps and fell to the ground.
"Hehe..."
Lan Baizhi covered her mouth and chuckled.
Ren Shuman, with a rather impassive expression, cast a disdainful look at the fallen man.
"Senior Sisters, why are you here?" Qin Yi quickly walked up to them and asked.
"We wanted to try the milk tea from this place, so we came here!" Lan Baizhi gestured with her milk tea and said, "Little Junior Brother, do you want some? If you do, Senior Sister will treat you!"
"No thanks, I just had coffee and I'm not thirsty!" Qin Yi shook his head and refused.
Then, when he asked them why they had suddenly disappeared this morning, he learned from their answers that they had gone out shopping for clothes as soon as they woke up.
As for how they left, they didn't use the normal exit but jumped out the window, which was why the hotel's surveillance footage didn't capture their presence.
Upon learning how they had left, Qin Yi couldn't help but feel speechless.
Because of their actions, Luode Xuan and Luo Yongnian had completely misunderstood him, and he had no way to explain it!
However, through these few hours of brief interaction, Qin Yi had come to understand that his two senior sisters were just like this; there was nothing he could do.
Then, Qin Yi didn't say much more to them and asked Lan Baizhi, "Senior Sister Lan, were you the one speaking to me in the coffee shop just now? Why didn't you want me to join the Order Hall?"