Xiao Mingmu was at a loss for words when it came to what to say about his senior brother, and could only shake his head helplessly.

He then added sarcastically, "Senior Brother, that's a truly convincing reason..."

"Right? We have to take action!" Wu Er also tried to bluff his way out of the situation.

"Senior Brother, you really are..."

Xiao Mingmu shook his head again, and then said, "Is it because of the Sima family in the Southern Region that you took action?"

Upon hearing this, the two people in front of the cabin fell silent.

After a long pause, Wu Er finally spoke, "You know... how did you know?"

"Ask about this?" Xiao Mingmu smirked and said, "The Sima family's alliance letter was sent yesterday, and it even has the sect leader's seal on it. How could I not know about it?!"

"Then you know, why are you asking me?" Wu Er's voice was a little softer.

"That's why I'm asking you!"

Xiao Mingmu's eyes sharpened, and then he began to lecture again.

It has to be said that the scene of the second junior brother lecturing the senior brother was quite strange.

"Senior Brother, what do we have to do with the Sima family?"

"No connection whatsoever..."

"There was no connection whatsoever, and then you think the Sima family has offended a demon saint?"

Xiao Mingmu flicked his sleeves high, and when the wind blew, the long sleeves rustled, just like his current mood, swaying incessantly.

"Do you know how difficult things are for the sect right now? We just need to take care of ourselves; we shouldn't meddle in other people's affairs. You can't possibly manage all the people under heaven!"

Xiao Mingmu said a lot more, and Wu Er listened to a lot more.

Wu Er did not refute these words, after all, he had indeed disregarded the sect's interests and was in the wrong.

Since we're in the wrong, let's let our junior brother vent his anger.

However, Wu Er did whisper something.

"I may not be able to take care of all the people in the world, but I can't just stand by and watch them die, can I?"

After complaining for a while, Xiao Mingmu stopped. His words were not blaming, but mostly meant to persuade him to stop, probably because he was afraid of angering his senior brother.

After that, the two stopped talking and just stood there awkwardly staring at each other in front of the cabin.

Just as the awkward silence between the two continued, a figure burst in and broke the silence.

"Master...Master, I'm back..."

Then a person walked to the front of the wooden house.

The man appeared to be completely exhausted, using a sword to support himself as he walked and stood. His clothes were also tattered, but one could vaguely make out that they were the robes of the Pengshan Sect.

Wu Er looked at the person, not recognizing them at first glance, but after another look, he exclaimed in surprise, "Xiuer! What happened to you?"

This person was Han Qingxiu, but she looked very different from usual.

"Phew~"

Han Qingxiu took a deep breath and said with difficulty, "Master, Xiong Ao and I have completed your training and returned from the Demon Capital."

Upon hearing this, Wu Er finally remembered what had happened.

When he left the Eastern Wilderness Demon Capital that day, he casually arranged a training session for Han Qingxiu and Xiong Ao.

The training involved sending them back to Pengshan Gate on their own.

Judging from his apprentice's appearance, this training is bound to be quite difficult...

Thinking about it, it makes sense. Two little golden core cultivators traversing most of the territory of the Eastern Wilderness demon race must have been incredibly dangerous.

Because he hadn't properly assessed the difficulty of the training, Wu Er felt guilty again.

"Ha, haha, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

Han Qingxiu stood there leaning on her sword, not saying a word, just breathing heavily.

"What's wrong with my nephew?"

Even Xiao Mingmu, who was standing to the side, couldn't bear to see Han Qingxiu in such a pitiful state. He quickly took out a pill and used his magic to make Han Qingxiu take it.

After taking the pill, Han Qingxiu's complexion improved, and at least her breathing became much quieter.

"Second...Second Uncle-Master."

Having recovered somewhat, Han Qingxiu moved slightly, which could be considered as Xiao Mingmu bowing.

"Senior Brother, what did you have her do?" Xiao Mingmu asked in confusion.

Wu Er paused for a moment, then replied, "Just like Xiu'er said, let her return to the sect from the Demon Capital on her own."

After hearing this, Xiao Mingmu's eyes widened again. "Senior Brother, are you planning to kill your junior nephew?"

"It was just something I said casually back then, yes, just something I said casually!"

Wu Er began trying to deceive them again.

Faced with his unreliable senior brother, Xiao Mingmu could only cover his face with his hands to hide his helpless expression.

To make amends to Han Qingxiu, Wu Er also spoke up, "Ahem, Xiu'er, you've done a great job with this training. Do you have any wishes? Your master will help you fulfill them."

"A wish?"

Han Qingxiu slowly raised her head, looked at the sky, and then spoke her wish in a heartfelt voice.

"I hope you can be more serious next time... at least don't leave me in a place like that. If there really is a next time, then I might never be able to come back."

A statement that is incredibly true, and a wish that is incredibly true.

"this……"

This wish really gave Wu Er a headache.

Serious? What does "serious" mean? Am I not serious right now?

"Actually, I think I'm pretty serious." It seems Wu Er doesn't realize just how unserious he really is.

After hearing this, Han Qingxiu suddenly gasped for breath, her eyes rolled back, her limbs went limp, and she collapsed to the ground.

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