Helian Yujie did not avoid Chen Yan's gaze. Instead, she met her gaze for a few seconds, as if testing something.

Chen Yan's expression remained indifferent, and he looked away after a moment.

Helian Yujie's eyes changed slightly. This Chen Yan was indeed Helian Huai's sister! Because they looked so much alike!

If anyone had seen Helian Huai, they would definitely guess Chen Yan's identity.

However, fortunately, the two siblings do not look like their aunt. Instead, cousin Lu Chao and cousin Lu Ling look more like their aunt.

The family had already prepared for Chen Yan's sudden appearance and had formulated corresponding countermeasures. After all, her father had only announced that he had adopted Helian Huai as his adopted son, and had not disclosed his true background. Therefore, even if Helian Huai had a sister, it would not cause much commotion.

Because no one would have thought that Helian Huai and Shen Yan were actually my aunt's biological children. This was a deep secret, and only a few people in the family knew about it.

Even so, she still had to warn Chen Yan on behalf of the family, telling her not to reveal her identity. She was not worthy of the glory of the Helian family, nor was she worthy of being a member of the Helian family.

Chen Yan's father was just a lowly man from the lower continent, but he actually seduced his aunt and tried to elope with her. It was simply ridiculous.

Helian Yujie sneered in her heart and looked away.

At this time, Jing Ziqian, who was standing by, noticed that Helian Yujie was particularly concerned about the disciples that Elder Qi had accepted. He couldn't help but ask, "Did you know them before?"

"I don't know them." Helian Yujie shook her head slightly. "They came from the lower world. How could I possibly know them?"

Jing Ziqian also glanced at them. "My father told me that Elder Qi thinks highly of these eight people. They should be quite capable."

Helian Yujie chuckled, somewhat nonchalantly: "Maybe."

Not far away, there was a man staring at Helian Yujie and Jing Ziqian. That man was Zhao Man, the illegitimate son of the second elder of the Qiankun Sect.

Zhao Man's eyes were deep, with a hint of jealousy flashing in them, and he felt depressed.

He recalled the time when he pursued Helian Yujie but was slapped in the face by her. He did not blame Helian Yujie for hitting him, but he could not bear to see Helian Yujie walking towards Jing Ziqian after beating him.

Is it because Jing Ziqian is the clan leader's son? !

Zhao Man suppressed all his emotions and took a deep breath.

Jing Ziqian noticed something was wrong with Zhao Man. He frowned and said to Helian Yujie in a low voice, "Be careful with Zhao Man. He won't give up that easily."

When Helian Yujie heard this, her face suddenly turned cold.

She doesn't like Zhao Man.

Putting aside Zhao Man's average looks, just consider his illegitimate status. Is he worthy of me?!

It is important for people to know themselves, but he didn't.

Helian Yujie hated him very much.

She said, "If he dares to bother me again, I will tell my master about this and let him handle it for me."

Just as he finished speaking, Elder Qi's voice suddenly came.

“Line up!”

This sound instantly perked up the rather lazy crowd, who immediately stood up straight and lined up.

Elder Qi stood with his hands behind his back and ordered, "Zi Qian, count the number of people."

Upon hearing this, Jing Ziqian nodded in agreement.

Then he stepped out of line and did a quick headcount.

When he counted that there were only one hundred and ninety-nine disciples, Jing Ziqian's face changed slightly.

He counted them again.

Still one person missing.

Jing Ziqian turned around and said to Elder Qi, "Elder Qi, we are still short of one inner disciple."

Elder Qi frowned.

Even Dong Zhuxue lost her patience. She asked directly, "Does anyone know who didn't come?"

"Yes..." An inner disciple raised his hand and was about to speak when he was interrupted by another voice.

"Elder Qi, Third Elder, it is my disciple Lin Jiucang who is late."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man with ordinary appearance hurrying over. His voice was a little breathless. He bowed with his hands clasped and lowered his head.

Dong Zhuxue frowned: "Why are you late?"

Lin Jiucang raised his head and said calmly, "It was because Jiucang encountered an emergency and was suddenly promoted. That's why I'm late. I beg the two elders to forgive me."

"In that case, then join the team." Elder Qi didn't make things difficult for him and just waved his hand.

Seeing this, Lin Jiucang's eyes dimmed slightly, and he lowered his head in response.

"yes."

Does Elder Qi still remember him? Judging from the situation, he probably doesn't remember him.

Lin Jiucang's eyes flashed with resentment, and the words that Elder Qi had said to him kept ringing in his ears: "You don't suit my taste."

These words were like a curse, entangling his mind and making him unable to let go.

Lin Jiucang's emotions were in turmoil. As he entered the team, he glanced at Chen Yan and the other eight calmly. His eyes revealed a hint of resentment and jealousy, but it was so deeply hidden that it was difficult to detect.

When they noticed, Lin Jiucang had already quickly retracted his gaze. He knew that he couldn't reveal his true thoughts, otherwise it would bring him trouble.

Did Elder Qi accept eight personal disciples because of their talent and strength, or because they looked good to Elder Qi? This question kept lingering in Lin Jiucang's mind, making him feel extremely confused and angry.

Lin Jiucang clenched his hands violently, his nails digging deep into his palms, and a trace of blood oozed out.

The fact that Elder Qi had refused to accept him as a disciple was like a heavy shackle, tightly binding his soul and preventing him from breaking free. And now, seeing Elder Qi accept so many direct disciples at once, it only deepened his resentment.

Elder Qi smiled and said, "Okay, now that everyone is here, we are about to set off for Handu."

Qiankun Sect is located in the Taisui Territory, and adjacent to the Taisui Territory is Handu. Next to Handu is Hengzhou.

The Linghuang Secret Realm is located on the dividing line between Handu and Hengzhou. It is a mysterious and dangerous place, and it is also a place that countless practitioners want to pursue.

Because the Tianzhou Dynasty more than 800 years ago was located in the Linghuang Secret Realm.

According to historical records, the Tianzhou Dynasty was extremely powerful and stood firm in the Changming Realm for six thousand years!

I heard...

In the library of the Tianzhou Dynasty, there are countless advanced martial arts and combat skills!

In the underground city of the Tianzhou Dynasty, there are ten bronze statues of soul-calming, and each statue is the most powerful general!

Outside the palace gate of the Tiandi Dynasty, there are two demon-suppressing stone elephants, three meters high and twenty meters wide, with strength comparable to that of thousands of practitioners!

In the holy land of the Tianzhou Dynasty, there is a magic sword that can break the sky above and slaughter the earth below - Tianzhou!

If the direct lineage of the Tianzhou Dynasty had not all disappeared except for Emperor Ling Chenchu, the Changming Realm would still be ruled by the Tianzhou Dynasty. Forces like the Jidao Sect, Chengyun Palace, and the Lu Family would have no chance to rise up and could only kneel down and submit.