Back in the cabin, Rong Jiaojiao took out a communication jade slip, and many messages immediately popped up. They were all from Mo Bai and the others who had tried to contact her during the time he was missing.

He ignored all of that. When he found the messages his master had sent, and saw that they were all filled with anxiety and worry, Rong Jiaojiao immediately replied to him.

The message was sent and a reply was received immediately. Only after learning that Rong Jiaojiao was safe and sound did Qing Xuanzi feel relieved.

Rong Jiaojiao also inquired about the situation at the Immortal Mountain and was relieved to learn that the Demon Spirit had not attacked the Demon Sealing Array.

After thinking for a long time, Rong Jiaojiao sent Jun Yuangui two words: 【Master.】

She didn't receive a reply from Jun Yuangui, but after a while, Jun Yuangui came to her.

As soon as they entered, they set up a barrier, which infuriated Mo Bai, who wanted to follow them in.

Jun Yuangui met Rong Jiaojiao's worried gaze and smiled, "Don't worry, your master is fine."

Rong Jiaojiao asked worriedly, "Then what happened to you?"

After she broke through to the Celestial Master realm, things kept happening one after another, and she was never able to find out exactly what was going on.

Instead of answering, Jun Yuangui asked, "What happened to you? Was your memory sealed, or did something happen?"

Rong Jiaojiao smiled and briefly explained the situation. Jun Yuangui said with some guilt, "It's all because of me."

Rong Jiaojiao shook her head: "Master, it's not just because of you, I'm also giving it my all."

He immediately realized what was wrong: "Master, please don't interrupt, tell me what happened?"

Jun Yuangui smiled and casually recounted his experience. After listening, Rong Jiaojiao felt relieved but also conflicted.

Jun Yuangui smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about it. Just call me senior from now on. Qing Xuanzi is a good master."

Rong Jiaojiao shook her head: "I respect both Master and Master equally."

Jun Yuangui patted her head: "What I mean is that in this world, one master is enough. We don't need to tell anyone about our affairs."

Rong Jiaojiao looked at him with heartache: "If one day you can return to the Upper Realm, what will you do?"

In her view, Jun Yuangui is now a new life, a new individual. Whether his soul is taken back by the original body or refined into an avatar, it is an extremely cruel thing for him.

Jun Yuangui saw through her thoughts and comforted her with a smile: "I was born with memories and know what kind of situation I will face in the future, so I am mentally prepared. You don't need to worry about it."

Rong Jiaojiao could only nod: "Okay, then I will still call you senior from now on."

Jun Yuangui grunted in agreement, stood up to leave, and then added insult to injury by saying to Mo Bai, "Although Mo Bai has good talent, he is not steady enough and is not suitable to be a Daoist partner."

Rong Jiaojiao blushed and glared at him: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Jun Yuangui snorted: "His intentions are obvious. Besides, you're still young and need to focus on your cultivation."

"knew……"

After Jun Yuangui removed the barrier and left, Mo Bai immediately rushed in, looking wary: "What did he say to you?"

Rong Jiaojiao's face was still flushed, but she tried to remain calm as she straightened her sleeves: "It's nothing, she just told me to take good care of my injury."

"Really?" Mo Bai leaned closer suspiciously. "Then why did he set up a barrier? Why are you blushing?"

Rong Jiaojiao's expression returned to normal: "I just talked about some of Senior Jun's private matters."

Mo Bai was skeptical, but he didn't want to press the matter too much, so he had to hold back and decided to be more careful so that Jun Yuangui wouldn't get there first.

For the next few days, Mo Bai kept a close watch on Jun Yuangui, preventing him from entering Rong Jiaojiao's cottage alone.

He himself would cook all sorts of nourishing soups and spiritual foods for Rong Jiaojiao, making her complexion better day by day.

Three days later, Rong Jiaojiao's injuries had almost completely healed.

Early that morning, Leng Qianjue gathered everyone and announced, "The matter of the Mist Sea is over, and the cultivators from various sects have returned one after another. Today, we should also set off back to the Immortal Mountain."

Rong Jiaojiao felt a little relieved upon hearing this.

Mo Bai stood beside her and said in a low voice, "Finally, we can go back. I feel so uncomfortable in this awful place."

Upon returning to the Immortal Mountain, they were summoned to the council hall. After inquiring about their injuries, Han Yunshen waved his hand and gave each of Rong Jiaojiao and the others a spatial talisman.

"Inside are the rewards from the alliance: some pills, soul crystals, and spirit stones."

He looked at Rong Jiaojiao and asked, "Young friend Rong, do you still have the Nine Dragon Seal that you recognized as your master?"

Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "Yes!"

After saying this, he displayed five Nine Dragon Seals, which delighted everyone present.

After his initial excitement, Han Yunshen said, "Now that all nine seals have been found, it's time to let them play their proper role."

Lin Xiaoman asked, "What do you need us to do?"

Han Yunshen glanced at Rong Jiaojiao and Qi Lan and said, "After Rong and Qi recover from their injuries, we will place the Demon-Suppressing Stele into the array's core together."

Jun Yuangui stood up: "I have some things to attend to back at the sect. Let me know before you leave."

After saying that, he nodded slightly to Rong Jiaojiao, then turned and left.

Mo Bai stared at his retreating figure, his brows furrowed.

“Then let’s go back and rest first.” Leng Qianjue stood up and said, “Jiaojiao, come with me!”

Rong Jiaojiao nodded, stood up, and asked Lin Xiaoman and Mo Bai, "Would you like to come visit our sect?"

Mo Bai and Lin Xiaoman both shook their heads. Mo Bai said, "You need to go back and recuperate in seclusion, so I won't disturb you. After we return from the Demon Sealing Array, I'll go with you to see the beautiful scenery of your sect."

Lin Xiaoman nodded, "I want to go home to see my grandma. I'll go again when I have the chance."

Rong Jiaojiao didn't insist, nodded, and left with Leng Qianjue.

Back in the bamboo grove courtyard, Qing Xuanzi was already waiting outside.

Seeing that Rong Jiaojiao was safe and sound, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes: "It's good that you're back."

“Master…” Rong Jiaojiao’s eyes welled up with tears, and she ran over to hug his arm.

She desperately wanted to say, "Master, I thought I'd never see you again."

As she sank to the bottom of the blood pool and her consciousness became chaotic, she thought of many people. The people she was most worried about were not her parents and brother, nor Mo Bai and Jun Yuangui, nor her master in the upper realm, nor even the common people of the world.

This is her master, who is both a mother and a father. At least parents have their older brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces to keep them company, but her master only has her as his disciple and loves her with all his heart. If she were really gone, she couldn't imagine how heartbroken her master would be.

Rong Jiaojiao's eyes reddened slightly. She took a deep breath, suppressing her choked emotions, and forced a lighthearted smile, saying, "Master, why are you waiting outside the courtyard? I'm not a child anymore."

Qing Xuanzi raised his hand and gently tapped her forehead: "Still pretending to be strong? Look at your face, your spiritual energy is weak and your meridians are damaged, and you still dare to say you're fine?"

Leng Qianjue stroked his beard and chuckled, "Alright, Little Xuanzi, I've brought your precious disciple back to you. I'll be leaving now."