Grandpa, times have changed.

Although my junior uncle used to pretend all the time, he was the kind of person whose true intentions were immediately obvious.

And now...

For a moment, Du Ruoheng even began to have doubts, wondering if his soul had been injured by the Cang Clan and hadn't recovered, which was why he was experiencing such a bizarre hallucination.
"ended."

"That's good."

Chi Jiuyu walked to the desk, put down the hot tea he was holding, and then took off the sect leader's deputy token from his waist and placed it on the table.

"Then I'll leave the rest to the sect leader. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to assist you."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and retrieved the cyan-gold longsword that was floating in mid-air.

"Junior Uncle..." Du Ruoheng hesitated, "Has everything gone smoothly this past year?"

"Fortunately, it was a bit difficult to get used to at first, but with Yiyi's help, I was able to manage." Chi Jiuyu said with some emotion.

"Although some things did happen later, thanks to the arrangements you made beforehand, they were easily resolved."

"I will write a report on the specifics later."

"..." Du Ruoheng was silent for a while, "Then I'll have to trouble Junior Uncle."

He suddenly wanted to ask if, after a year, his junior uncle still wanted to become the sect leader of the Sword Sect.

But in the end, he said nothing.

"Sect Master, you're too kind. It's my duty to do my job in this position," Chi Jiuyu said in a relaxed tone. "Then I'll head back now. If you have any questions, Sect Master, please feel free to contact me anytime."

"……it is good."

Soon, Chi Jiuyu left.

Du Ruoheng watched her leave and stood at the door for a long time.

After a long while, a complex expression appeared in his eyes.

He walked over, went around to the table and sat down, casually putting away the sect leader's deputy order that Chi Jiuyu had placed on the table.

One year...

It's truly astonishing how much my junior uncle has changed in just one year.

Thinking about it, he opened the Tai Xuan Immortal Network, which had been restored to operation, and took out his phone.

After fully charging himself with a single recharge spell, he opened the chat app, intending to inquire about the situation of other sects.

however……

He was quickly stunned.

But then I noticed that in the friends list, there was a new name: "Sword Sect Master".

First, look at the profile picture.

Well, he really is Junior Uncle!
Du Ruoheng's expression became even more complicated.

……

……

Outside the main hall.

"Whoo~"

Looking at the magnificent sunset in the distance, Chi Jiuyu let out a long breath.

At that moment, she felt completely relaxed.

"Does Master Yu still want to become the Sect Master of the Sword Sect?" Yu Yi's worried voice echoed deep in her heart.

She was very worried.

They worried that their lord would give up his dream of becoming the leader of the Sword Sect.

After all, she had witnessed the intensity of her work over the past year.

"Of course!" Chi Jiuyu said firmly, "I will never give up!"

She's not the kind of person who gives up easily!

Yu Yi remained silent.

But Chi Jiuyu could sense her happiness.

Unlike her, Yiyi genuinely finds joy in her work...

I don't know if I've spoiled her.

Then, Chi Jiuyu remembered what had just happened.

Hey!

The sect leader must be quite shocked by my calm and composed performance just now, right?
A scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days' absence!

She served as sect leader for a year. If that sect leader still views her with the same old perspective, he would be making a huge mistake!
Speaking of which, I wonder how Master and Uncle-Master are doing...

However, judging from the sect leader's performance just now, it seems there's nothing serious.

I'll go see them later, and let my master and uncles see for themselves that I haven't let them down.

Chi Jiuyu's thoughts were racing as he walked forward, taking out his phone as he went.

I'm about to send a message to Bie Xuening to ask if she's alright.

However, she didn't show much expression throughout.

after all.

She is now someone who doesn't show her emotions.

……

……

night.

The Tai Xuan Realm was excessively peaceful, just as it had always been.

The moonlight was clear and bright, adorned with a cluster of stars.

Under the pitch-black night sky, lights spread out like a woven tapestry, stretching to the horizon, like a sea of ​​stars fallen to earth.

A glimpse into the Sword Sect.

Zhou Kongming leaned against the railing of the terrace, a silver sphere resting on his shoulder.

Gazing at the starry sky, his eyes seemed somewhat dazed.

Everything that seemed ordinary in the past now feels precious.

“Master…” Heng was a little worried.

This evening, the owner suddenly 'came back'.

And so I've just stood here, staring into the distance without saying a word, and I still am now.

"Don't worry, I'm fine," Zhou Kongming said with a smile. "I just realized a few things."

In the previous battle in the starry sky, he was defeated by a member of the He Dao Cang Clan.

If it weren't for the patriarch's intervention in the end, he would probably be dead.

"Heng, do you think I could succeed if I ran for sect leader?"

metropolitan?

Heng was taken aback. Didn't his master not have much interest before?
Why did you suddenly decide to run for sect leader?

"Of course!"

"Ha! You actually believe me." Zhou Kongming chuckled.

He and Heng have a spiritual connection, so he can tell that what she is saying at this moment is sincere and she is not lying.

“Anything you wish to do, Master, is possible,” Heng flattered.

“That’s a bit of a lie,” Zhou Kongming straightened up a bit. “However, compared to others, I still have a slight advantage.”

Neither the junior grandmaster nor the rising star Xi Li has the same advantage as him in the election for sect leader.

"After all, I have already attained the Dao."

In harmony with the Dao!

Only those who have attained the Dao can assume this position. One of them is at the Nascent Soul stage, the other at the Void Return stage, while I am truly at the Dao Integration stage!

"..."

However, your master, who is also the current sect leader of the Sword Sect, seems to have many more years in office, right?
Heng really wants to remind you of something.

But after hesitating, he still didn't say anything.

……

……

The next morning.

Chi Jiuyu's cave dwelling.

The cyan-gold longsword moved back and forth between the kitchen and the dining table, and soon all kinds of dishes filled the entire table.

And at the dining table.

Hong Qingchen ate her rice from a bowl bigger than her face with great relish.

Chen Huan, who was sitting next to her, watched this scene with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

I wanted to say something, but when I turned around and saw the bowl... or rather the basin, which was twice the size in front of Chi Jiuyu, I couldn't say anything more.

It's been a year since we last met.

I thought my daughter would cry when I saw her again, since she's still so young.

As a result, she not only didn't cry or make a fuss, but when she heard that Jiu Yu was treating them to dinner, she happily brought her along.

"..."

Well, this also proves that Jiu Yu has taken good care of her over the past year.

"Uncle-Master, how are my master and uncle?" Chi Jiuyu asked.

Today, after leaving the Sect Master's Hall, she originally planned to visit her master and uncle, but when she arrived at the Sword Venerable's Hall, she didn't see them.

All I could see was Yueying playing games with Yueling...

They didn't get a clear answer from them, only saying that their master and uncle were busy.

I messaged my master, and he said he'd see her again when he had time...

What's the matter?

But all I got in return was, "This is not something you should know."

Just outrageous!
She no longer needs to hide anything about the Cang Clan; what else in this world is she unable to know?

But when she sent her a message to ask, her master never replied.

Just then, she learned from Xiao Qingchen that Master Xingzu was going to take Xiao Qingchen to the Supreme Dao Sect.

So, under the guise of 'seeing them off,' she invited Master Xingzu over.

I'm planning to take a roundabout approach and find out what my master is busy with from my Uncle Xingzu.

"Brother Sword Ancestor is currently taking a break."

My senior brother has been acting completely nonchalant lately...

Cough!

It's about enjoying life.

Whether it's reclaiming the timeline or restarting the Tai Xuan Immortal Network, it's all their doing.

Many times when I wanted to ask for his opinion, I only got the response, "You decide."

"A break?!" Chi Jiuyu was somewhat incredulous.

My uncle-master will take a break?
"Hmm." Chen Huan nodded slightly.

In all these years, she had never seen her senior brother in this state.

However, Senior Sister and Yuanjun seemed to take it all in stride...

"So, my senior sister has been resting with my senior brother recently. Once they've rested enough, they should be able to see you."

No!

That sounds a bit strange, doesn't it?

Since you're resting, shouldn't you have plenty of free time? How come you don't have time to see me?!
and many more!

Could it be that……

hiss~
"What are you thinking about?" Chen Huan said helplessly.

Senior brother is really resting, okay?

They originally thought there would be a 'good show' to watch after everything was over, but their senior brother just gave up.

He's lazy all day long and spends most of his time sleeping...

When I'm awake, I usually play online games with Yue Ling.

Didn't you see Yueying studying with Yueling?

To be honest, my senior brother has always been a pillar of support, so it's quite hard to get used to him suddenly acting like this.

But let's think about it from another perspective...

My senior has worked hard for so many years, and it doesn't seem wrong for him to choose to adjust his mood now.

"Random thoughts?"

Hong Qingchen's bowl was empty, and she looked at Chen Huan with curiosity.

"Don't ask about these things, kid. Just eat your food," Chen Huan said sternly.

"Oh……"

Hong Qingchen scratched his head, somewhat puzzled, but still raised the bowl in his hand high.

"Another bowl, please!"

A pale blue sword-like thread extended from the kitchen and instantly lifted the bowl away.

Seeing that his daughter's words and actions were almost identical to those of the former Chi Jiuyu, Chen Huan felt extremely conflicted.

Jiu Yu is actually quite excellent.

This should be...

It's not such a bad thing, is it?

……

……

after a while.

Doorway.

Hong Qingchen held Chen Huan's hand.

"Goodbye, Senior Sister Jiuyu! Goodbye, Sister Yiyi! I'll bring you gifts!"

He even let out a burp after saying that.

"Thank you~" Yu Yi said happily.

The next second, the mother and daughter vanished into thin air.

Chi Jiuyu did not go back, but instead went to the wooden frame outside the house.

A potted plant was placed at the highest point of the wooden shelf.

A strange and magical plant with leaves like glass and branches like white jade radiates a warm and spiritual light under the morning sun shining from the distant sky.

Black candle fruit tree.

The Xuanzhu Fruit Tree that I obtained from Ning Ruo when I went to Lingyinfang with Xu Xing.

Compared to when I first obtained it, the Xuanzhu Fruit Tree has grown much taller, and the number of spiritual fruits hanging on its branches has increased to five.

My uncle was actually resting.

Did the end of the Cang Clan affair really have such a big impact on him?
Thinking this, Chi Jiuyu looked towards the direction of the Sword Ancestor's Hall. (End of Chapter)