Cheng Xiaofan was a bit dazed by Guan Yixin's words. The news of the Shui Hulu sisters' breakthrough seemed to have come too suddenly.
"Oh, then congratulations to the three sisters!" Cheng Xiaofan said in disbelief.
Zheng Yixin smiled and said, "We have to thank Sister Bai for the bracelets she sent us. As soon as I put it on, my body was filled with a newly generated mysterious power that kept growing."
"It wasn't until almost noon that we broke through!"
Cheng Xiaofan was dumbfounded. Did this jade-rified blood sandalwood bracelet have a preference for beautiful women?
At this moment, Zheng Yixin said even more happily, "Mr. Cheng, from today onwards, can our Shui Hulu group officially call you master?"
"Ah, why?" Cheng Xiaofan's mind hadn't caught up yet, and he asked.
Zheng Yixin said, "Sister Bai just told us not to reveal that this breakthrough was due to the bracelets. If anyone asks, just say we are your disciples and don't say anything else!"
"Sister Bai said this was also your intention!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan responded with noncommittal "ohs."
However, Cheng Xiaofan knew very well that the breakthrough of the Shui Hulu sisters this time would bring a significant blow to the mental state of those cultivators.
They would surely think, why is it that everyone who gets close to the country bumpkin surnamed Cheng has had a breakthrough one after another?
This alone would likely lead to countless people wanting to find him as a master.
But with Cheng Xiaofan's two stated conditions, very few people would be able to kneel at his feet.
"Master, tonight the three of us sisters have decided to treat you and Sister Bai at the Lake Heart Island Hotel."
Zheng Yixin's voice was filled with immense reverence as she said, "No matter what, I hope Master can definitely be there!"
"Alright, I will definitely come then!" Considering that the Shui Hulu group had just achieved a breakthrough and were in high spirits, his absence would inevitably dampen their mood.
In fact, if they were to truly call him master, it wouldn't be entirely inappropriate.
After all, the Shui Hulu sisters' breakthrough was inseparable from him.
Furthermore, Cheng Xiaofan was naturally very happy to see them break through. If he could organize the Five Elements Alliance under his command, it would truly be invincible in the ancient martial arts world.
Most importantly, with the Five Elements Alliance stationed in the Bamboo Creek Village area, they would have the wind and rain at their command, and turning Bamboo Creek Village into a true paradise on earth would be a piece of cake.
Of course, Cheng Xiaofan also knew that building the Five Elements Alliance would not be an easy task.
Currently, just being able to gain the Shui Hulu sisters and Ye Shisan already made him feel incredibly happy.
After finishing his call with Zheng Yixin, Cheng Xiaofan sat on the Sky-Breaking Eagle and quickly headed back.
Still concerned about Ye Shisan, Cheng Xiaofan returned to the bamboo pavilion on the back mountain and immediately called Liu Tingshu.
"It's Xiaofan, what a rare visitor! I'm truly honored to receive your call!" Liu Tingshu's enthusiastic and hearty voice came from the other end of the phone.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Old Liu, I'm calling you this time to ask for your advice!"
"Ah, Xiaofan, 'asking for advice' is too much. Just say whatever you need to say!" Liu Tingshu replied.
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Many years ago, there was supposedly a 'World Feast' held abroad, where many famous chefs from around the world were invited to participate. Were you present then?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Tingshu immediately said, "There have been three 'World Feasts' held in total, all in Wall Street, USA. I don't know which one you're referring to?"
Cheng Xiaofan scratched his head and said with a wry smile, "I can't say which one, but there was an old Taoist priest who brought a two-headed person."
"Oh, then you're talking about the third World Feast held in the United States, and the last one."
Liu Tingshu immediately said, "I remember that. That old Taoist priest doted on that two-headed child, and I think the child's name was Ye Shisan!"
"I heard that Ye Shisan is a conjoined twin. Coupled with an unfavorable birth date, he was abandoned by his parents when he was just born. Later, the old Taoist discovered him and took him in."
Cheng Xiaofan asked, "Old Liu, do you know the name of that old Taoist priest?"
"Ah, this..."
Liu Tingshu hesitated and said, "Xiaofan, you've really stumped me. I truly can't recall the old Taoist's Dharma name or his given name."
He sighed and added, "Xiaofan, to be honest, both I and the wine appraisal master Xu Minghui attended the third World Feast held in the United States. Strangely, when this banquet ended and Xu Minghui and I returned to China, we couldn't remember the specific details of the banquet."
"Photography and recording were prohibited at the banquet. I can't remember what I said or who I interacted with."
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and asked, "Then how do you remember Ye Shisan?"
Liu Tingshu replied, "Perhaps he looked too unusual, leaving a very deep impression on me, so some traces remained in my memory."
"As for more details about him and the old Taoist, I don't remember anything."
Cheng Xiaofan frowned, and the doubt that had arisen in his heart resurfaced. Someone must have set up a trap in secret, deliberately erasing the memories of Liu Tinghui, Xu Minghui, and others.
"Old Liu, do you remember the World Feasts you attended the first two times?" Cheng Xiaofan asked again.
Liu Tingshu said, "I remember the first two times. This so-called World Feast was actually organized by private individuals in the United States. The host was never the same person, and sometimes even from other countries."
"The first two events were an academic exchange conference and an intangible cultural heritage inheritance exchange conference. As for what the last one was, I can't recall."
"Because such grand events had a significant impact, Xu Minghui and I were invited to participate to help appraise famous wines and foods, and to liven up the atmosphere. Moreover, the remuneration offered was quite generous, so we had no reason to refuse!"
"By the way, Xiaofan, why are you asking about this?" Liu Tingshu asked curiously.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Hehe, to tell you the truth, Old Liu, Ye Shisan is by my side right now!"
"What, that two-headed person Ye Shisan is by your side?" Liu Tingshu asked in extreme shock.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "That's right. He happened to drift to the Bamboo Creek Village area, and I discovered him. I took a liking to him at first sight and kept him by my side."
Upon hearing this, Liu Tingshu immediately said, "Xiaofan, listen to my advice. Ye Shisan is a jinx. You absolutely must not keep him by your side."
"Otherwise, he will bring about your death!"