For several days in a row, Yan Huailiu seemed to be deliberately avoiding him. He didn't go home to sleep at night and didn't know where he lived.

Gu Xingyun didn't even have time to look for anyone before Ling Xinghua pulled him in to help.

On the day before the birthday banquet, before dawn, a group of monks who came to congratulate had gathered in front of the Yuxu Sect.

The major sects competed with each other, trying to grab the first spot to enter, and almost fought at the foot of the mountain gate.

The disciples who were forced to get out of bed and go to the rescue after hearing the news were so frightened that they could only wave their hands and repeatedly say, "Stop, stop."

Palace Master Murong had gained a lot of weight compared to before, but even so, he was extremely agile and managed to seize the opportunity while a group of people were making a fuss.

He stood on the steps with the people from Xuanyue Palace and boasted: "Oh, I didn't expect you all to be so polite and even make way for me. In this case, I will go ahead and you can chat slowly."

A certain monk who was hit in the chest by his elbow when he cut in his way was so angry that he chased after him and cursed him. Others who had long disliked him also took this opportunity to chase after him and prepare to attack him.

The Yuxu Sect, which had been quiet for many years, became so lively for the first time.

Outside the main hall, Ling Xinghua stopped a passerby and asked, "Have you seen Master?"

"Why would he ask me? He wouldn't tell me where he's going."

Little Lightning slapped his hand away, took a bite of the peach, and said with a look of gloating: "Oh~ You're done, the guests are here but the protagonist is not here, you're going to be eaten alive by those who are vying to see Xiao Huailiu~"

He was hit hard on the head and almost choked to death on the peach he had just eaten.

When he turned around, he saw Chang Sui's fierce expression: "Don't bully Second Brother!"

Ling Xinghua watched tiredly as the two teenagers ran away while arguing as usual. Just as he sighed, he saw a figure appear in the distance and hurried over.

"Big Brother, have you found Master?"

"No." Gu Xingyun looked a little depressed, but he still tried to comfort her as much as possible: "Don't worry, the banquet will start tomorrow. Master knows his limits and will definitely show up."

Ling Xinghua asked quietly, "Big Brother, did you make Master angry? Why did he suddenly disappear?"

Gu Xingyun hesitated: "I don't know."

He was not sure what Yan Huailiu was angry about.

I don't even have the courage to get to the bottom of it.

Perhaps noticing that he was in a bad mood, Ling Xinghua patted his shoulder and said, "Forget it, don't think too much. Master probably won't be angry with you for too long. Don't run around anymore. I'm still counting on you to help me."

"Young Master-Uncle isn't coming back either. Jingming has to keep an eye on Little Lightning and prevent him from causing any trouble. It's just Ziheng and I, and we're too busy to handle it."

He glanced at the noisy guests not far away and said helplessly, "You understand Master's preferences. With your help, everything will go smoothly."

Faced with his junior brother's request, Gu Xingyun had no choice but to agree.

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Qingguang Temple.

Master Chen Wu poured a cup of tea and handed it to the person in front of him.

"Master Yan, I'm relieved to see that you are safe and sound."

"None of the replies I sent previously were in Sect Master Yan's handwriting. I suspect something may have happened, but there has been no news from the Yuxu Sect. I dare not go there rashly, fearing that it will attract attention."

"A few months ago, I ran into Mr. Gu. Seeing that he was in good condition, I knew he still had a chance of survival. Now that I see him in person, it can be considered as fulfilling a wish."

Yan Huailiu held the teacup and said nothing.

Master Chen Wu was not in a hurry and continued talking to himself.

"I just found out that Sect Master Yan has been staying in the temple for a few days after I finished my retreat this morning. I hope I didn't delay your work."

"No." Yan Huailiu replied simply.

Master Chen Wu stared at him for a long moment with a gentle look in his eyes, then heaved a sigh of relief. "It seems Sect Master Yan's calamity has passed. I wonder if you came here to calm down or to ask questions."

Yan Huailiu put down the cup: "Just suddenly thought of something."

He looked at Master Chen Wu, feeling a little embarrassed: "I thought you would blame me."

Master Chen Wu smiled and said, "Because I reminded Sect Master Yan before that if you don't know how to proceed, you can come to Qingguang Temple to find the answer, but Sect Master Yan didn't listen?"

He looked at Yan Huailiu as if he were looking at one of his own juniors: "Why are you blaming me? I was just entrusted by an old friend to give Sect Master Yan another path to choose from. Ultimately, I just want you to survive."

"But now it seems that the path Sect Master Yan chose may not be wrong. It may be better than any other path offered by others. After all... only your choice can give us the best of both worlds."

Yan Huailiu had already guessed what was going on, his voice choking a little: "My Master...did he ask you to do this?"

Master Chen Wu smiled and nodded: "Sect Master Yan may not remember, but Qingguang Temple and you still have some fate."

"When you were young, your soul was unstable and your life was on the verge of death several times. Yuqing often held you here and held a ceremony with us to try to comfort you."

"He told me then that if anything happened to him in the future, please let Qingguang Temple take good care of you."

"One day after your master passed away, I was fortunate enough to connect with his consciousness while in meditation, and learned some of the things that might happen."

Yan Huailiu held his breath, and a glimmer of hope suddenly rose in his heart.

Master Chen Wu continued, "He said that as long as Baili's fate changes, it means that everything can be saved. However, he can't guarantee it completely. If an accident occurs, please do your best to protect your life."

"The sky is high and the sea is vast, you are free as long as you are alive."

Under Yan Huailiu's expectant gaze, he took out a dull purple bead from his sleeve and handed it over.

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