Chu Qinghe stroked his chin, also somewhat puzzled by the deeper meaning behind Dongfang Bubai's actions.

A short while later, Qu Feiyan returned to the courtyard, followed by another person.

It was Sang San Niang, the elder of the Sun Moon Cult who had left with Dongfang Bubai earlier.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, Sang San Niang's gaze fell on the two people under the camellia tree.

Looking at Chu Qinghe, who was dressed in a snow-white tiger fur coat under the tree, exuding nobility and gentleness, Sang San Niang couldn't help but sigh when she saw his handsome smile again after so many days, even though it wasn't the first time.

"No wonder he's the kind of person who makes the sect leaders linger; with looks and charisma, which woman wouldn't be captivated?"

After sighing inwardly, Sang San Niang also looked towards Chu Qinghe's side.

The moment Yaoyue's figure came into Sang Sanniang's view, Sang Sanniang's eyes narrowed.

"Yaoyue from Yihua Palace? Why is she here too?"

Although Sang San Niang had been in Yushui City ever since Dongfang Bubai first entered Chu Qinghe's courtyard.

He remained on standby in secret afterward.

However, Sang San Niang herself was only at the early stage of the Innate Realm, and her strength was worlds apart from that of Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue.

Every time Yaoyue and Dongfang Bubai moved out of the city, Sang Sanniang was completely unaware of it due to her strength.

Apart from the time when Yaoyue first arrived in Yushui City, when Sang San Niang saw her in the suburbs, she had never seen her again since.

In addition, Dongfang Bubai also disliked Yaoyue in many ways, so he naturally wouldn't tell his subordinate Sang Sanniang about Yaoyue for no reason.

This led Sang San Niang to believe that Yao Yue had already left Yu Shui City.

Therefore, upon seeing Yaoyue sitting next to Chu Qinghe, Sang San Niang was so startled that she almost choked on her own saliva.

Suddenly, he understood why Dongfang Bubai had specifically told him not to force his way into the courtyard before leaving.

With the Grand Mistress of Yihua Palace, Yaoyue, present, if Sang Sanniang dared to use her lightness skill to force her way into this courtyard, she would probably be sent down to meet Qian Zaisun and his ilk with a single slap from Yaoyue.

Startled, Sang San Niang quickly lowered her head, no longer daring to look directly at Chu Qinghe and Yao Yue as before.

A few breaths later, led by Qu Feiyan, when Sang Sanniang arrived in front of Chu Qinghe and Yaoyue, Sang Sanniang bowed and said, "Elder Sang Sanniang of the Sun Moon Divine Sect greets Young Master Chu and Palace Master Yaoyue."

Chu Qinghe nodded slightly and said, "Elder Sang, please have a seat."

Hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Sang San Niang quickly said, "How dare I sit before you, young master?"

Seeing Sang San Niang's reaction, Chu Qinghe didn't press the matter, and then asked, "How has Dongfang been lately?"

Sang San Niang said, "Young Master, the Sect Leader is well. I have come here on the Sect Leader's orders to deliver this item to you."

As she spoke, Sang San Niang respectfully presented a red cloth bundle to her head with both hands.

Seeing this, Qu Feiyan glanced at Chu Qinghe.

After receiving Chu Qinghe's signal, Qu Feiyan stepped forward and took the red cloth wrapping.

It has to be said that although the little girl is usually quite boisterous in Chu Qinghe's courtyard, she still knows how to behave properly when there are outsiders around.

This is also why Chu Qinghe usually doesn't criticize Qu Feiyan.

In many cases, as long as you can act appropriately and in the right situation, other things are not that important.

Chu Qinghe nodded and said, "Thank you for making this trip, Elder Sang."

Sang San Niang replied, "As the sect leader commands, I will naturally obey. It is my duty."

At this moment, Yaoyue suddenly spoke up: "It's been so long, hasn't that woman from the East finished dealing with things yet?"

Hearing Yaoyue's question, Sang Sanniang's heart tightened, and she didn't dare to delay, quickly replying, "During this period, there are some other matters in the sect that require the sect leader to take charge of the overall situation. I don't know the specifics."

Faced with Sang San Niang's seemingly pointless and meaningless words, Yao Yue couldn't help but frown.

As if sensing the sudden chill in Yaoyue's eyes, Sang San Niang's heart leaped into her throat.

It's unclear whether it's because of Yaoyue's identity or because of her arrogant and aloof demeanor at this moment.

When facing Yaoyue, Sang Sanniang suddenly felt like she was facing Dongfang Bubai, and cold sweat broke out on her back.

After taking a deep breath, Sang San Niang said, "Now that the goods have been delivered, I will not bother you any longer."

Chu Qinghe nodded and said, "Then I won't see you off. Feiyan, see Elder Sang out."

Qu Feiyan placed the red cloth bundle on the table, then stepped forward and said to Sang San Niang, "Elder Sang, please."

After bowing to Chu Qinghe and Yaoyue, Sang San Niang followed Qu Feiyan outside.

Only when the door behind her was closed and the sound of the bolt being pulled down reached her ears did Sang San Niang finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Good heavens! The Palace Master of Yihua Palace, Yaoyue, is here too! I'm terrified!"

While inwardly complaining, Sang San Niang couldn't help but raise her hand and pat her chest a few times, trying her best to calm her frightened heart.

After a while, I felt much better.

"Hmm? That's not right."

However, just as the lingering shock in Sang San Niang's heart subsided and her mind became active again, she suddenly remembered Dongfang Bubai's cold and aloof demeanor from a while ago.

Although Dongfang Bubai was known for his unpredictable moods and tendency to kill without warning.

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