When I woke up, the entire cultivation world was talking about my master.

Chu Xianlan was surprised by Wei Jin's arrival. Seeing a familiar face made her feel as if she had returned to the time when she used to play around with Taiyi Sect.

In fact, during the five years that Yi Chen was in seclusion, Chu Xianlan received a lot of care from her senior uncles and aunts.

The three disciples of Master Zhiyue had different personalities, with Wei Jin being the most easygoing and never putting on airs as an elder.

Although my junior uncle is a bit unconventional and sometimes has a sharp tongue but a soft heart, he is genuinely very good to him.

Wei Jin tugged at Chu Xianlan's cheek and sighed, "Little Xianlan, you've suffered a great deal."

No matter what, he was a child he had watched grow up. Escaping from the perilous situation of the imperial city and coming all the way here, he must have suffered hardships. How could Wei Jin not feel sorry for him?

Chu Xianlan obediently shook her head.

"Couldn't you have hidden your half-demon identity a little better? Honestly!" Wei Jin glared at Yi Chen with displeasure and snapped, "You're so useless!"

There was no dissatisfaction with being deceived, only complaints about the inadequate scamming techniques.

Xiao Huandu covered Xiao Shengsheng's head with his tail. The two half-demon dogs stood furtively to the side, feeling as if they had been scolded as well. Xiao Shengsheng, a top-tier looks-obsessed person, stared blankly at Wei Jin not far away, dumbfounded.

She had never seen anyone so beautiful.

No, no, no, both handsome brothers are top-notch and equally good-looking. Chu Xianlan and Yi Chen each have their own opinions, but this handsome brother feels a little different... In short, he's practically her destined sister-in-law!

No, should I call him Brother?

Chu Xianlan quickly smoothed things over, smiling and saying, "By the way, Junior Uncle, what brings you here?"

Wei Jin said lazily, "That day in the capital, I was fooling around with you guys, and then my senior brother expelled me from the sect. I had nowhere to go."

That's what she said, but she didn't seem sad at all.

"By the way, the sect leader asked me to pass on a few words to you."

"The Crown Prince has issued a kill order for both of you in the name of the cultivation world. Things are not peaceful outside lately, so don't go out."

After that, Wei Jin gave a detailed account of the current situation outside, which was roughly the same as Chu Xianlan's guess. However, he was stunned after hearing one piece of news.

"Xie Qingying...is dead?"

"This is quite strange," Wei Jin frowned. "You know who he is, right? He's the long-missing Valley Master of Medicine King Valley. He was found dead in an inn."

Chu Xianlan knew all too well who he was.

Good heavens, it's an old acquaintance, Senior Xie the pervert who keeps pestering him in Youxin Valley.

So, in a deserted corner, Xie the Pervert died!!?

To be honest, if it's fake, he hopes it's real; if it's real... he hopes it's even more real than real gold.

Those who are perverted will be punished by Heaven.

Yi Chen asked, "How did he die?"

"Oh, he just spat out a mouthful of black blood. I don't know if it was due to qi deviation or being overwhelmed by anger. A doctor can't heal himself, you know. Anyway, he fainted on the spot and died instantly. We can't find the cause."

Chu Xianlan's expression hardened. This kind of death seemed... familiar.

Hua Ling suddenly spoke up angrily: "Serves him right! That Bi Deng who set fire to Youxin Valley and almost burned people to death, he also died like that!"

She was so angry that she spoke like a ruthless villain.

No matter how bizarre the situation, Xie Qingying is now considered dead in the eyes of the outside world.

Since Xie Qingying's disappearance, Medicine King Valley had never given up the search, only to be met with the sudden news of her death. Left with no other option, they could only hold a grand funeral and hastily conclude the matter.

After that, Wei Jin waved his hand and sent Chu Xianlan, Xiao Huandu and the others out, saying that he wanted to talk to Yi Chen alone for a few minutes to discuss something.

Chu Xianlan nodded and said naturally, "Master, then this disciple will wait outside."

"No need," Yi Chen said.

Chu Xianlan was taken aback and was about to say something when Wei Jin interrupted her casually, "You're unhappy that he didn't let you wait? What are you doing staying with your master? Don't be a child and always hang out with old fogies. Go play."

Chu Xianlan seemed to have a lump in her throat and subconsciously looked at Yi Chen.

Yi Chen lowered his eyes and drank his tea, without looking at him.

On the way back, Xiao Shengsheng grew increasingly annoyed with her older brother, and suddenly shouted, "Brother, you should go and groom your tail!"

"What's gotten into you again?" Xiao Huandu asked, puzzled, and stroked his tail. "This is fine."

Xiao Shengsheng jumped up and pointed, "Your tail looks frizzy and messy, not smooth at all, and it's matted... Have you been staying up late a lot lately? The fur is even splitting!"

"Can't you learn from Brother Chu and take better care of yourself every day? How will you ever find a cultivation partner like this!"

Xiao Huandu doubted Wolf's existence: "???"

How much better can Chu Xianlan be than me!

He's at least a fragrant sword cultivator, which is better than a dirty weapon cultivator!

Yan Ling suddenly reverted to her original form and walked slowly beside the group.

It compared its flowing, smooth mane to Xiao Huandu's, strode out a standard cat-like gait, exhaled a breath from its nostrils, and said smugly, "Ah, you don't need to feel inferior when you meet me."

Xiao Huandu was too lazy to criticize.

Although Xiao Shengsheng had just criticized her brother without any mercy, she still felt that Xiao Huandu was stronger than a horse.

"I think my brother is better."

"I'm better!" the wild horse retorted, stomping its foot forcefully.

Xiao Shengsheng shouted, "My brother not only has smooth hair, but he also dares to eat centipedes!"

What the hell? Yan Ling thought to herself, what does eating centipedes have to do with hair? But she still wouldn't back down: "I! Dare! To!"

"My brother eats more than you! He dares to eat centipedes, cockroaches, and spiders all at once!" Xiao Shengsheng pressed her advantage, hands on her hips. "And centipedes and scorpions! My brother can string all those insects together, eat yours first, then yours! Crunchy, tastes like chicken!"

Yan Ling was clearly a little flustered. "You...you think I wouldn't dare!"

"Wow, you two little gluttons," Hua Ling pinched her nose. "What are we waiting for? The delicious food is coming soon. Quickly find a bug's nest, lie down on the ground, and start eating!"

Xiao Huandu had a splitting headache and yelled, "I won't eat!"

The group was playfully bickering and making a ruckus, oblivious to the fact that someone was missing from their group. Xiao Shengsheng tapped her chin with her finger, asking in confusion, "Where's Brother Chu? Wasn't he just here?"

Everyone was stunned and turned around at the same time.

Not far away, Chu Xianlan walked against the flow, going back several meters.

"Hey, where are you going?" Xiao Huandu called out.

Xue Ling gently patted the boy's face, and Chu Xianlan seemed to wake from a dream, "Ah."

"You're not going back to find Yi Chen, are you?" Hua Ling flew over, tilting her head. "Didn't I tell you not to wait?"

Chu Xianlan was speechless.

He pursed his lips, somewhat surprised himself. Strange, why did he subconsciously… while walking just now…

Back in the courtyard, Chu Xianlan had nothing to do, so she simply sat down and took out her tools to start forging.

As I kept knocking, my gaze involuntarily drifted toward the door.

take a look.

Take one more look.

In just a few days, Chu Xianlan had experienced countless rights and wrongs, and her heart was in turmoil. Suddenly, the forging hammer hit her hand, and she felt a sharp pain in her fingertips.

The last time I made such a basic mistake was when I first started learning weapon crafting.

His favorite things to do on ordinary days seemed dull at this moment. He put down his forging hammer, got up, walked to the door, and sat down with his knees drawn up to his chest.

He waited for an unknown amount of time before falling asleep, but he had no dreams.

When he opened his eyes again, Yi Chen was standing in front of him, quietly gazing at him.

As always, Chu Xianlan rubbed her eyes, smiled, and said happily, "Master!"

But soon, his expression froze.

The magical artifact on Master's waist... the jade pendant he made himself, why is it gone?