The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

Chen Siyao nodded: "Yes, we're leaving tomorrow."

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: What about the secret realm? Won't it be discovered?]

[Dongmen Chuixue: Yeah, you guys are live-streaming the whole thing, everyone knows your location. What if someone comes looking for you?]

[Drainage pipe: This is indeed a problem. If this secret realm is discovered, it will probably be overcrowded.]

Chen Siyao looked at Chen Hao: "Brother, what do we do about the secret realm questions from the audience? Will it be found?"

Chen Hao said calmly, "It's alright. I'll set up an illusion array before I leave, so no one will notice."

"A hallucinatory array?" Chen Siyao's eyes widened. "What's that?"

Chen Hao explained, "It's a formation that makes people wander around the area but can't find the entrance. Even if an ordinary person stands at the entrance, they won't see it."

The live stream chat exploded again:

[I am Ying Zheng: Holy crap! A formation! A formation from a cultivation novel!]

[Red Agent: Master Chen can even set up formations? That's amazing!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: A maze that makes the entrance invisible; it's better than any security door.]

[Foam Tank: So this secret realm will become Master Chen's private villa from now on.]

[Regular work ethic: Master Chen is awesome!]

[Ye Family of Chancheng]: The Ye family would like to ask if it is possible to set up one in the Ye family as well.

[The Wu Family of Los Angeles]: The Wu family wants it too!

[The Qin Family of Wuling Mountain]: The Qin family patriarch said he wanted to learn formation techniques...

[The Ying Family of the Capital]: The Ying family has stated that they are willing to fund Master Chen's formation.

Yang Wanqing laughed uncontrollably upon seeing the comments: "Family members, don't even think about it. Master Chen's formations aren't something you can just learn whenever you want!"

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The next morning, the women packed their things and prepared to leave.

Chen Hao stood at the entrance of the valley, his hands forming several complex hand seals, and he chanted incantations.

A moment later, a faint golden light flew out from his hand, enveloping the entire entrance to the valley.

Then, the entrance to the valley disappeared.

The once clearly visible path has become an ordinary mountain wall, blending into the surrounding environment without any apparent abnormality.

"This..." Yang Wanqing's eyes widened, "You really can't see!"

Chen Siyao walked over and touched it; it was indeed a mountain wall, hard as a rock.

"That's amazing!" she exclaimed.

Chen Hao said calmly, "Let's go."

Everyone got into the car and drove back along the same route they had come from.

Throughout the journey, Chen Siyao's live stream remained open, and viewers bid a reluctant farewell to the secret realm.

[I am Ying Zheng: See you in the secret realm, hope to see you again next time]

[One more thing: These past few days have been so exciting, more thrilling than watching any blockbuster movie!]

[King of Baba: Master Chen is awesome, looking forward to the next journey]

[I've modified the weapon code: My trip to Northern Xinjiang isn't over yet, stay tuned!]

The car passed through the canyon and returned to the grassland highway.

The scenery outside the window was still magnificent: blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands. Everything was so familiar, yet somehow different.

The girls' feelings were somewhat complicated.

Everything that's happened these past few days has been so dreamlike.

Slaying the Gu Eagle, meeting a high-ranking monk of Tantric Buddhism, discovering the relics of the Queen Mother of the West, obtaining the elixir of immortality, living in an ancient pavilion, soaking in the Jade Pool...

Everything felt like a dream.

But they knew it was all true.

Because their bodies, their changes, are real.

Yang Wanqing looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't help but smile.

Chen Siyao smiled too.

Cai Jingwen looked out the window with a faint smile on her lips.

Li Li held the wolf cub, her eyes filled with gratitude.

The car drove east for several hours before finally arriving at the airport.

Chen Hao parked the car, and everyone got out to get their luggage.

Chen Siyao said to the camera, "My darlings, we're flying back to Shenzhen now. That's all for today's live stream. See you tomorrow! Bye-bye!"

After turning off the live stream, the group stood silently at the airport entrance.

Chen Siyao looked at Cai Jingwen and Li Li with some reluctance: "Sister Jingwen, Sister Lili, are you really not coming to Shenzhen with us for a few days?"

Cai Jingwen shook her head: "No, I have things to do at the company, I have to go back to work."

Li Li nodded, "I also need to go back and deal with the divorce; I can't delay any longer."

Chen Siyao sighed, "Alright then, be careful on your way."

Yang Wanqing leaned closer: "Sister Jingwen, Sister Lili, let's add each other on WeChat and keep in touch!"

Cai Jingwen smiled and took out her phone.

After adding each other on WeChat, the four looked at each other and were all somewhat moved.

Having spent so much time together these past few days, and been through so much together, our relationship is far beyond that of ordinary friends.

Cai Jingwen looked at Chen Hao and said softly, "Chen Hao, thank you."

Chen Hao looked at her and said calmly, "You're welcome."

Cai Jingwen paused, then said, "Will we... be able to meet again in the future?"

Chen Hao nodded: "You're welcome anytime."

Cai Jingwen smiled, a smile that carried a hint of relief, but also a touch of reluctance.

She turned around, took Li Li's hand, and walked into the terminal building.

After walking a few steps, she suddenly turned around and waved to them.

Chen Siyao waved vigorously, "Sister Jingwen! Sister Lili! Have a safe trip!"

Yang Wanqing waved back, "Come visit us again next time you're in Northern Xinjiang!"

Cai Jingwen smiled and nodded, then turned and disappeared into the crowd.

Chen Siyao looked in the direction they disappeared and sighed softly.

"Brother, it seems like Sister Jingwen... likes you."

Chen Hao glanced at her but didn't say anything.

Yang Wanqing leaned closer: "Brother Hao, you didn't know, did you? The way Sister Jingwen looks at you is clearly different!"

Chen Hao said calmly, "I know."

"You know?" Yang Wanqing's eyes widened. "Then how come you..."

Chen Hao did not answer, but turned and walked towards the terminal.

"Brother! Wait a minute!" Chen Siyao chased after him. "You still haven't explained yourself! What exactly is going on between you and the Queen Mother of the West?"

"There's not much to say."

"Yes! You definitely like her!"

Chen Hao paused, turned to look at her, and asked, "How did you know?"

Chen Siyao was taken aback, then smiled smugly: "I could tell from your reaction! If you were truly indifferent, you wouldn't have remained silent, wouldn't have avoided it, wouldn't..."

"Alright," Chen Hao interrupted her, "We're boarding the plane."

He continued walking forward.

Chen Siyao and Yang Wanqing exchanged a glance and both smiled.

"Brother Hao is shy!" Yang Wanqing whispered.

"Shh, don't let him hear," Chen Siyao whispered.

The two chuckled to themselves and followed.

As the plane took off, I could see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons below through the window.

The plane landed at Shenzhen International Airport at 3 p.m.

Looking out the porthole at the familiar city skyline, Chen Siyao felt as if she were in another world.

When she left, she was just an ordinary college student and live streamer. When she came back, she had become a top influencer with 70 million fans across the internet.

He still holds a 300 million yuan signing fee in his hand, and his body still carries the ethereal aura of someone who has undergone a cleansing and purification process in the Jade Pool.

Chen Siyao skipped ahead, dragging her small carry-on suitcase. Yang Wanqing had just taken out her phone when the screen lit up, and the caller ID showed it was Yang's father.

"Wanqing, come home immediately! There's an emergency at home, your grandfather..." The voice on the other end of the phone was urgent and serious. Yang Wanqing's expression changed slightly, and her originally gentle eyes became anxious.

She hung up the phone and quickly walked to Chen Hao's side, gently clenching his sleeve with her fingertips. Her voice was soft and apologetic: "Brother Chen Hao, something suddenly happened at home, and I have to go back immediately. I can't go back to the new house with you."

Chen Hao reached out and ruffled her hair, his tone relaxed: "It's okay, family matters come first. Remember to message me when you get back, and call me anytime if anything happens."

"Okay!" Yang Wanqing nodded emphatically, then looked at Chen Siyao reluctantly, "Yaoyao, I'm leaving now, I'll come find you guys to play another day."

The two walked out of the airport, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for Baotian City.