Walker Of The Worlds Chapter 3457 Hidden Intentions For Meng Bai

The private gathering for the younger generation was held in a small palace not far from the main banquet hall.

It floated above a wide garden filled with immortal flowers that glowed softly in the night, their petals releasing faint mist that slled sweet and calming. Beyond the garden stretched a large lake, its surface smooth like polished glass, reflecting the stars and floating lanterns that drifted slowly across it.

ng Bai stood at the entrance for a mont, feeling a strange mix of excitent and nervousness.

"So many people..." he muttered.

Dongxu Ning stood beside him, adjusting her robes.

She wore a pale blue dress that shimred faintly under the moonlight, with silver thread s made from crushed jade that made patterns shaped like flowing rivers. Compared to the armored and leather clad fighters they were used to seeing, she looked gentle and refined.

"Relax," she said with a small smile. "They are all from our generation. Just talk normally."

ng Bai nodded. "I will try."

They stepped inside.

Soft music played from spirit instrunts shaped like birds and flowers. Young cultivators stood in small groups, chatting, laughing, drinking, and showing off subtle spiritual tricks. So summoned tiny flas that danced like butterflies. Others ford miniature stone beasts or water dragons just for fun.

People quickly noticed ng Bai.

"That's him."

"Daoist Lin Mu's disciple."

"He fought well."

"Isn't he the one who fought that little girl?"

Whispers turned into approaches.

A tall youth in red robes smiled and cupped his fists. "Brother ng Bai, I am Zhao Lin of the Iron Crest Kingdom. Your fight was impressive."

ng Bai returned the greeting. "You flatter ."

Another youth joined, wearing robes marked with a mountain symbol. "I am Han Wei from the Rockheart Sect. Are you truly Daoist Lin Mu's direct disciple?"

"Yes," ng Bai said, feeling a bit shy.

Soon, more joined.

Questions ca quickly.

"What technique do you cultivate?"

"How long have you followed your master?"

"Is Daoist Lin Mu as strict as people say?"

ng Bai answered honestly, though sotis awkwardly.

"He is not strict, but he is serious about cultivation."

"He teaches more by example than by words."

"He... um... hits very hard."

So laughed. So looked even more impressed.

Dongxu Ning stepped in smoothly when questions beca tricky.

"He focuses on foundations," she said. "That is why ng Bai grows so steadily"

ng Bai silently thanked her.

Later, soone asked, "Where are you from?"

ng Bai hesitated. "I am from Jui World."

Blank looks t him.

"Where is that?"

"In the Western Immortal Court's territory."

Several people gasped.

"So far?"

"And you ca all the way here?"

ng Bai nodded. "I t my master when he ca to my world and joined him

on his journey."

That alone made many look at him differently.

Another question followed. "Is your master taking more disciples?"

ng Bai scratched his cheek. "That is... up to him. I cannot decide that."

So accepted that politely.

Others smiled in ways that made ng Bai uneasy.

"Well, if you speak well of us..." a young man said with a grin.

"I... will try" ng Bai said awkwardly.

Then ca the girls.

So were subtle, standing nearby, laughing a little louder than needed.

So were bold.

One in pink robes leaned close. "Brother ng Bai, you are quite handso

when you fight."

ng Bai's ears turned red. "Th... thank you."

Another in green robes smiled sweetly. "You must be very brave to fight

soone like that assassin girl."

ng Bai nodded nervously. "I was... very scared."

Dongxu Ning stood beside him like a wall.

She smiled politely, but her eyes were sharp.

When a girl tried to touch ng Bai's arm, Dongxu Ning smoothly stepped

between them.

"Sorry," she said gently. "He is tired."

So girls frowned.

Others whispered.

But none dared cause open trouble.

As hours passed, the gathering grew louder.

So started drinking contests.

Spiritual wine flowed.

Laughter echoed across the garden.

ng Bai drank a little, but carefully. He still rembered how Daoist Chu

once had to carry him back after he drank too much.

Around three in the morning, Dongxu Ning was pulled away by a group of girls.

"We are talking about beauty pills," one said. "Co join us."

Dongxu Ning looked at ng Bai. "I will be back soon."

ng Bai nodded. "I will wait here."

She left.

At first, ng Bai stood awkwardly alone.

Most people had already asked what they wanted.

So were now too drunk to care.

He looked at the lake.

The floating lanterns were beautiful.

Stars reflected in the water like a second sky.

"It is nice..." he muttered.

That was when three girls approached.

They did not look flashy.

One wore white.

One wore pale purple.

One wore soft gray.

They smiled gently.

"Brother ng Bai," the girl in white said softly. "Are you enjoying the gathering?"

"Yes," ng Bai replied.

"It must be tiring to answer so many questions," the one in purple said.

ng Bai nodded. "A little."

The one in gray looked toward the lake. "The view is even better from the

boats. The stars look like they are floating under your feet."

ng Bai followed her gaze. The lake truly looked beautiful.

"Would you like to go see?" the girl in white asked.

"Just for a short while," the one in purple added. "There is a small boat near the

lotus pier."

ng Bai hesitated.

He thought of Lin Mu.

He thought of Daoist Chu.

But they had allowed him to co.

And Dongxu Ning was only talking nearby.

"It should be fine..." he thought.

"Alright," he said. "Just for a bit."

The three girls smiled.

Their smiles were gentle.

But hidden beneath them were thoughts that were anything but gentle.

They led him through a quiet path of glowing flowers toward the lake.

The garden grew quieter.

Music faded.

The palace lights beca distant.

Only the soft sound of water and insects remained.

Ahead, a small boat waited near the lotus pier, gently rocking.

The stars above were bright.

And behind gentle smiles, danger quietly followed.