After disappearing for ten years, the junior sister made the entire sect kneel down to welcome her.

As soon as Duan Qian hammered the lotus throne, the weapon-cultivating elders and weapon-cultivating disciples of the Xuan Tian Sect, who had been standing obediently behind him, all rushed to surround him.

"You must be Duan Qianchui, Senior Duan! I've long admired your name! It is truly an honor for our Xuantian Sect to have you stay here!"

"Senior Duan, I am also a weapon cultivator, and I have admired you for a long time..."

"Senior Duan, you are a role model for us all. I have aspired to become a powerful artifact cultivator like you since I was a child, and the magical artifact in my hand was also made by you!"

Hengyangzi coughed, and the disciples quieted down and made way for him.

Hengyangzi took Su Mingyue's hand and brought her to Duan Qianchui. "Senior Duan, I'm sorry. Everyone was so surprised and impressed to see you that they were a bit rude."

Duan Qianchui waved his hand, indicating that he didn't mind.

His gaze lingered on the beautiful but delicate-looking girl in white with black hair beside him for a moment, and Duan Qianchui smiled and praised, "The little girl is quite pretty."

Hengyangzi smiled and said, "This is my youngest disciple, Su Mingyue. Hearing that you had come to Xuantian Sect, she begged me to bring her along to greet you."

A blush appeared on Su Mingyue's pale cheeks at the right moment, as if she was a little shy from the praise: "Senior Duan is too kind. Mingyue has always respected and admired you. When I was young, I tried to learn the art of weapon crafting, but unfortunately my body was weak and I was never able to do so. Today, I am able to witness the demeanor of a top weapon crafting expert. He is indeed as extraordinary as I imagined."

Upon hearing this, Duan Qianchui laughed heartily.

"Little girl, you've said exactly what I like to hear. This lotus throne is for you!" He waved his hand, gathered the lotus throne that was floating behind him into his palm, and handed it to Su Mingyue.

Su Mingyue held up the lotus throne, bowed gracefully, and said to Duan Qianchui with a generous and magnanimous manner, "Mingyue thanks Senior Duan."

Seeing this, Hengyangzi's eyes were filled with pride and satisfaction.

Rumors circulated that this senior had a preference for good-looking women, and it was indeed true that Mingyue had begged her to bring her along when she came to greet him.

Upon meeting him, he presented him with such a precious treasure.

It was Mingyue's skill to win the favor of a senior in the Tribulation Transcending stage.

Seeing this, Elder Qifeng and the other disciples who cultivated artifacts were also envious, and they readily offered flattering words without hesitation.

However, as the saying goes, the first one is the real gold, and the rest are just scraps from others.

Therefore, although some of the disciples who followed suit also obtained some magical artifacts, they were all ordinary and far inferior to the jewel-studded lotus throne.

Surrounded by the crowd, Duan Qianchui walked forward, with Su Mingyue following behind him, looking obedient and sensible.

Hengyangzi glanced at Duan Qianchui and respectfully asked in a low voice, "Senior Duan, are you here to recuperate or is there some important matter for you to attend to temporarily?"

Duan Qianchui said, "It's important. I'm not staying temporarily; I'll probably be staying for a long time."

Upon hearing this, Hengyangzi was overjoyed.

It's good to stay longer.

You could live in the Xuantian Sect for your entire life without any problem!

Hengyangzi asked with concern, "Is Senior Duan going to stay at Qifeng? It has excellent earth fire and the finest smelting furnaces."

Duan Qianchui initially wanted to shake his head and say that he was going to Zhiyun Peak, but then he changed his mind.

Duan Qianchui hummed in agreement.

He insisted that Yun Yao personally escort him to Zhiyun Peak, accompanied by that supposedly exceptionally talented young disciple.

Elder Qi Feng immediately chimed in, "I'll make the arrangements!"

The surrounding disciples all nodded expectantly.

In the end, Duan Qianchui was assigned to the guest cave with the most abundant spiritual energy on the weapon peak.

The place was a pleasant and secluded place, with many restrictions and patrolling disciples outside. Only direct disciples were allowed to enter that area. It was a very respectable cave dwelling. They even inquired about his preferences and sent all the male and female disciples who were dignified in appearance to serve him.

The expensive spiritual fruits were served in plates like spiritual stones, which was quite impressive and showed great sincerity.

However, Duan Qianchui didn't really care about this and just gave him a place to sit for a while.

Yun Yao will come to pick him up later, and then he will go to Zhiyun Peak.

While beautiful women are pleasing to the eye, friends are even more valuable, especially since his friends are also quite pleasing to the eye.

However, despite eating one spiritual fruit after another and sending one message after another, Yun Yao did not come to pick him up.

Duan Qianchui was furious and paced back and forth in the cave with his hands behind his back.

"Senior, are you in a bad mood?"

Just then, the beaded curtain of the cave was lifted, and a young girl dressed in plain clothes, wearing a red hairpin, and with a delicate and beautiful face walked in.

She was also holding a tray with a wine jar on it.

Duan Qianchui saw her, thought for a moment, and then remembered her name: "Su Mingyue?"

Su Mingyue looked up at Duan Qianchui, her lips curving into a happy smile of surprise: "How delightful! Senior still remembers Mingyue's name."

Duan Qianchui nodded: "Yes, Hengyangzi's little apprentice."

She was good-looking and knew how to say auspicious words, which pleased him for a while, so he gave her a nice gift.

I wonder if my future apprentice will be just as likable?

Yun Yao didn't say.

Yun Yao only told him that he would know when he saw it.

Thinking of this, Duan Qianchui became a little anxious.

How can Yun Yao be so calm? He's been at Xuan Tian Sect for so long, and he hasn't even brought his disciples to pick him up yet!

Seeing his anxious expression, Su Mingyue slowly walked over with the tray and placed it on the table. "Senior, I know I shouldn't ask things I shouldn't ask. But seeing you unhappy makes me sad too. This is peach blossom wine that I brewed myself. Please try it; it might help ease your worries."

She opened the wine jar, and a fragrant and rich aroma of wine wafted out.

The aroma was invigorating and refreshing, invigorating the blood and spirits—it turned out to be a jar of aged spirit wine.

Duan Qianchui's appetite was immediately whetted.

He sat down at the table, and Su Mingyue poured him a bowl. He tilted his head back and drank it down, exclaiming, "Good wine!"

Su Mingyue filled the bowl again and said with a light smile, "If you like it, Senior, then I will fill it again."

Duan Qianchui casually asked, "Little girl, how did you know I like to drink?"

Su Mingyue chuckled and explained, "Mingyue saw the wine flask at your waist and smelled the fragrance of wine emanating from you. I have no way to repay your kindness in gifting me this treasure, so I took the liberty of bringing you this wine."

Duan Qianchui smiled, his eyes narrowing. "What a meticulous little disciple. Another bowl, please."

Su Mingyue quickly poured another bowl, picked up a bowl for herself, and said softly, "Mingyue is not very good at drinking, but Mingyue would like to have a bowl with you, rather than you drinking alone."

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.

The spiciness hit her throat, and Su Mingyue immediately frowned and coughed weakly.

She raised her red-rimmed eyes and murmured, "In this world, everyone has their own unhappiness and sorrow... Even though you are such a powerful person, you still have worries just like Mingyue..."

Duan Qianchui asked, "Mingyue is so young, what troubles you?"

With red eyes, Su Mingyue sadly whispered, "Senior Duan, you may not know, but although Mingyue's status seems glamorous, life in the sect is actually not easy. Because I am favored by my senior brothers, I have already incurred the jealousy of other women... My scars are from being framed and sent to the Cliff of Repentance a few days ago."

Upon hearing this, Duan Qianchui slammed his fist on the table, exclaiming excitedly, "Outrageous! How can you let her humiliate you like this! Resist! Fight back!"

Su Mingyue shook her head with difficulty and sighed, "We can't beat her. She has a powerful master protecting her..."

After a few drinks, Duan Qianchui's temperament changed.

He stood on a stool, puffing out his beard and glaring, "Hey, what an awesome master! What a powerful master! Old Duan, I'd like to see for myself!"