"Master, you are out of seclusion!"

At two quarters past the hour of Xu, Xuantian came out of the forbidden area in the back mountain and just stepped into Xuanyi Valley. The disciples guarding the gate immediately came forward to greet him.

"Report~"

"Greetings, Taoist Priest!"

Suddenly, a young Taoist priest in a gray Taoist robe came in front and was about to pass on a message to the disciples at the door. When he saw Xuantian, he bowed and saluted.

"Yeah. What's up?"

"According to the report from the disciples on guard outside, two carriages are heading towards Youming Mountain." The young Taoist priest said respectfully.

Xuantian narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this, pinched his fingers, and then said, "It's Achen who has returned. Notify the Second Elder to go out and welcome him personally."

"Yes, Taoist Priest!"

After receiving the order, the young Taoist priest immediately headed for Xinglinyuan, where Xuanming lived. As for Xuantian, he leisurely glanced towards the foot of Youming Mountain, then retracted his gaze, turned around, entered Xuanyi Valley, and returned to the Tongtian Taoist Temple in the valley.

Xuantian, Xuanming, Xuanyue, and Xuanqing, though they are Taoist priests, are also the "Four Protectors" of Xuanyi Valley. Xuantian has always been aloof from worldly affairs, but he shoulders the responsibility of safeguarding the safety of Xuanyi Valley. In Xuanyi Valley, Xuantian enjoys extremely high prestige.

"What? Xiao Chenchen is back?"

Xuanming, who was drinking in his room at Xinglin Courtyard, suddenly heard the young Taoist priest's report. He immediately felt that the wine in his gourd was no longer fragrant. He put down the gourd and rushed out the door, heading towards the foot of Youming Mountain. His agility and nimbleness did not at all befit a seventy-year-old.

Before the young Taoist priest could finish Xuantian's instructions, Xuanming had already disappeared from his sight.

"Achen, is this the place?"

At four quarters past the hour of the twilight, the carriage driven by Hua Qingcheng arrived at the foot of a seemingly ordinary mountain, but no matter which way she went, she would eventually circle back to the foot of the mountain.

"Yes, Xiao Qingcheng. This is Youming Mountain, and Xuanyi Valley is in Youming Mountain." Han Yichen lifted the curtain of the carriage, got out of the carriage and jumped directly off.

"But why can't we get up the mountain? Could it be that there's a formation set up here?" Hua Qingcheng suddenly understood. Her third husband's masters were all Taoists, so it wasn't surprising that they had some Taoist skills.

"Xiao Qingcheng, you are so smart. It must be because you have a smart father that you are such an outstanding person!"

Han Yichen glanced meaningfully at Feng Lingyan in the carriage, then continued, "My master has set up formations all around here, so what we see outside is completely different from what's inside."

After Han Yichen finished speaking, he made an ancient and mysterious gesture in the air. The next moment, Hua Qingcheng and others found that the scenery around them had changed.

"Xuanyi Valley is indeed worthy of its reputation!" Feng Lingyan, who was in the carriage, looked out the window at the ever-changing scenery outside and couldn't help but admire it.

"It's already night. If Young Master Feng likes, you may stay in the valley for a few more days. During the day, Yichen and Xiao Qingcheng will take you to slowly appreciate the scenery of Xuanyi Valley." Han Yichen took every opportunity to make his presence felt.

"Okay, you're thoughtful."

Feng Lingyan couldn't help but smile. His daughter's third husband was truly a wonderful man. Not only was he handsome, but he was also intelligent, well-mannered, and sweet-spoken. No wonder he had won his daughter's favor.

"Xiao Chenchen, you're finally back!"

Xuanming arrived before he did. Han Yichen suddenly felt a white shadow flying towards him. The next moment, he was lifted up by the other person's feet. Then Xuanming put him down and held him in a bear hug.

"Second...Master! Quick...let me go! You're strangling me to death!"

Hua Qingcheng's lips curled slightly at this. She finally knew who had influenced Sanlang's erratic behavior.

"You stinky brat! I went to the Hua family to see you, and before we could even say a few words, you just left without saying a word the next day. Are you really going to the capital to see this 'giggle king'?"

Xuanming patted Han Yichen's head, feeling disappointed, but he didn't really use any force, as he still loved his disciple. He just looked at Hua Qingcheng with a slightly unfriendly look.

This 'softie king' had not only kidnapped his good disciple, but had also ripped him off with several treasures. Most infuriatingly, he had been the one begging for the exchange, even offering to sign the contract himself. Xuanming couldn't vent his anger, and could only snort coldly at Hua Qingcheng.

"Second Master, Xiao Qingcheng is no gigolo. Not only is she incredibly beautiful, like a goddess, but she's also incredibly intelligent and agile. She can grow vegetables and crops, and even run a business to make money. I'll take you to our shop, Jinghuayuan Snacks, one day. They have tons of delicious food there, and...it's especially good with a drink. I guarantee you won't want to leave!"

"Really?" Xuanming looked at Han Yichen suspiciously.

"More real than pearls!"

"really?"

"really!"

"Are there really so many things suitable for drinking?" Xuanming licked his lips, feeling that the glutton in his stomach seemed to be getting restless, and his craving for alcohol was also coming back.

"Absolutely true. Especially the barbecue, paired with the beer brewed by Xiao Qingcheng, it's a perfect match!"

While Han Yichen coaxed Xuanming, he glanced at the carriage nearby from the corner of his eye. He felt relieved when he saw nothing moving inside. He couldn't leave a bad impression on his father-in-law the first time he met him!

"Hua Qingcheng greets the Second Elder. How is the Second Elder?"

Looking at the interesting interaction between the master and disciple, Hua Qingcheng raised the corners of her lips slightly, then jumped off the carriage, walked up to Xuanming and bowed to him.

"I'm fine, old man! It would be even better if you didn't make me angry!" Xuanming pursed his lips and snorted coldly.

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