Zu An smiled, neither confirming nor denying. Strictly speaking, they were imperial envoys on this trip. Officials from other places, even local vassal kings, would have to come out to greet them upon their arrival.

However, given Wang Wuxie's extraordinary status, he must have his own pride.

Suddenly, a series of exclamations came from outside. It turned out that sharp-eyed people saw a purple mist drifting down from the golden roof. When they got closer, they could see that it was a handsome middle-aged man with an otherworldly air, surrounded by purple mist, flying.

The nine masters, who were resting in various villas in the mountains, suddenly opened their eyes and looked in the direction of the purple aura.

In the secluded courtyard of Biluo Palace, Wan Tongtian said with a solemn expression, "It seems that Wang Wuxie's cultivation has improved again after many years."

Master Huoling snorted: "Boosting the morale of others while diminishing our own."

Wan Tongtian's expression froze for a moment, but he was already used to Master Huoling arguing with him, and in addition, he felt somewhat sorry for her because of what happened in his early years, so he didn't take her attitude to heart.

In the secluded courtyard of Lihentian, Guan Chouhai chuckled: "Wang Wuxie didn't even come out to greet us. I wonder who is worth his personal visit?"

In the secluded courtyard on Kongming Island, Qiu Honglei curiously tugged at the sleeve of the person beside her: "Master, Master, this Wang Wuxie is quite powerful. Can you beat him?"

Yun Jianyue's expression was solemn: "If we had met before, I would have lost; but now, it's not necessarily the case."

Qiu Honglei curled her lips: "It seems you still lose more than you win. Otherwise, with your personality, you would probably have already been clamoring to beat him to a pulp."

Yun Jianyue's expression froze: "You brat, believe me or not, I'll tear your mouth apart."

Qiu Honglei begged for mercy repeatedly: "Oh, Master, I was wrong. By the way, why did Master's cultivation improve so quickly recently? Is there any shortcut for me to try? That way, I'll have a better chance of winning against Chu Chuyan."

Yun Jianyue's expression was somewhat unnatural: "You will naturally try it in the future, don't be impatient."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Qiu Honglei was left completely bewildered, wondering what Master was trying to say, "I will naturally find out."

Meanwhile, at the Baiyujing villa, Chu Chuyan stood by the window looking at the purple aura in the sky, her eyes filled with awe: "The Imperial Preceptor's cultivation is truly amazing, Master, won't you come and take a look?"

Yan Xuehen took a sip of tea calmly, without even turning her head: "What does this have to do with me?"

"Master, I heard that the Imperial Advisor pursued you back then. Did you ever have feelings for him?" A mischievous glint suddenly appeared in Chu Chuyan's eyes. She only showed this side of herself in front of her master.

"No," Yan Xuehen said calmly, as if she were talking about something unrelated. "When did you become so gossipy?"

"Really not?" Chu Chuyan asked incredulously. "The Imperial Preceptor is quite handsome and has high cultivation. I've heard many people say that many female cultivators from the nine sects of Taoism liked him back then, but he has always been devoted to Master. If you don't like such a perfect man as Master, then what kind of man do you like?"

"Bang!"

With a crisp sound, it turned out that Yan Xuehen's hand trembled and she lost her grip on the teacup, causing it to fall to the ground.

Seeing her disciple's surprised and suspicious look, Yan Xuehen immediately frowned: "Have you forgotten what the most important thing in cultivating the 'Supreme Forgetfulness Chapter' is? Why is your mind full of love and romance now! I punish you by making you copy the Ice Heart Mantra one hundred times!"