When Brother Pu saw Xu Yuehuai's expression, he knew that she must have discovered something that others had not noticed. However, it was not appropriate to say these things in public. Brother Pu glanced around and finally fixed his gaze on Xu Yuehuai. "Why don't we all come inside and talk? It's not good to keep standing at the door."

"As for the outside, leave it to my second brother to handle." Brother Pu looked at the many corpses still lying on the ground and gave the order with a smile.

After coming out, Pu Erge, who was inexplicably arranged to do something, cooperated very well.

Dean Guo, Dean Fu Jia, and the others did not refuse and followed Xu Yuehuai into the courtyard. The Pu family's courtyard was very large, and even with so many people suddenly entering, it did not feel crowded; rather, it felt just right.

"What exactly happened? We just received a message from a disciple in the academy saying that you've returned and had a conflict with the Jin family head, so we rushed over immediately." Dean Guo explained his purpose before turning his attention to Xu Yuehuai, hoping to get some explanation and answers.

Xu Yuehuai's eyes were clear as she said, "I came here to see you all. As for the matter of Patriarch Jin, it was purely coincidental. I don't think it's as simple as it seems. The pills he took might not be of this level, so you must be careful. I'll be leaving here in two days, and even if something happens by then, it will probably be difficult for me to come back and help."

Xu Yuehuai is worried that she can't help, while Dean Guo and others are concerned about why she did such a thing, why she came back, and how she was doing outside.

Dean Guo raised his hand to wipe away non-existent tears from the corner of his eye, then choked out, "I thought you would never come back in this lifetime. The second floor is a long way from here, and it's not easy to come back. It's already remarkable that you still think about everything here. You don't need to come back just to see us in the future."

Xu Yuehuai smiled and brushed the matter off.

Brother Pu had been watching from the side without interrupting. After they had finished talking, he finally spoke up, saying, "We haven't had many servants to attend to us lately, so we've been a bit lacking in tea service. Please forgive us. You can continue chatting while I go and make you some tea. I'll be right back."

Seeing that the master and apprentice had something to say, Brother Pu found an excuse to leave.

After Brother Pu left, only the people from Qingcheng Academy remained at the scene. Dean Zhong and the other two were not very familiar with Xu Yuehuai; they only knew that such a person existed, but they didn't know much else about him.

So I just stood there, lost in my own thoughts.

"Deans, there's no need to worry. I'm perfectly fine now. Besides, I've assessed the possibility of this. Although the pill came from the second level, its effects are far inferior. It can't compare to mine at all, which is why I made my move." Xu Yuehuai's words were not untrue. When she saw the Jin family head earlier, she knew that he had taken a pill from the second level and was worried that he might pose a threat. Xu Yuehuai observed him for a while before making her move.

There is absolutely no question of an accident anymore.

She would take care of her own safety, so there was no need for anyone to worry. Dean Guo nodded in agreement, pouting like a child, his face showing some displeasure. Xu Yuehuai felt it had been a long time since she had seen him like this.

Having not seen each other for a long time, these people inevitably had some conversation. Dean Zhong and the others sat on the sidelines listening to their pleasantries. Most of the time, Dean Guo and Dean Fu Jia would raise their questions, and Xu Yuehuai would then give a long reply, answering each question very carefully, which showed that he still cared about the matter.

Upon hearing the sounds inside, Brother Pu, who was standing outside the door, did not disturb them. He simply placed the tea aside and then stepped back to stand at the door. Xu Yuehuai was busy dealing with the two masters and did not notice Brother Pu for a moment.

After finishing his business, Pu Tianyi came over and immediately noticed his older brother standing at the door. "What are you doing standing here at the door?"

"Little sister is chatting with several deans from Qingcheng Academy, so don't go in and disturb them." Pu Tianyi was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then realized why his older brother Pu had said not to disturb them.

After hesitating for a moment, he agreed and stood guard at the door with Brother Pu. "Brother, do you think life will get better and better?"

The Pu family's servants weren't this few; it's just that since Ji Yuanchi passed away, Old Master Pu hasn't had the heart to manage the household. After a period of neglect, it has become what it is today, which is quite an eye-opener.

All the family members are away and have not returned. This was also Old Master Pu's intention. He no longer wanted the Pu family and did not want anyone else to take over. However, since returning from the second floor, Pu's eldest brother and second brother have no intention of leaving again. Therefore, one of them will probably continue to work hard to maintain the Pu family's former glory after the old man passes away.

By the time they finished speaking, it was already getting dark. When the door opened, the two brothers sitting at the entrance were immediately visible. Dean Guo's eyes showed a hint of guilt and embarrassment. If they hadn't been talking for so long, he wouldn't have made anyone wait at the door for so long.

Upon hearing the commotion, Brother Pu and Brother Pu Er quickly stood up from the ground, looked at the elder in front of them, raised their hands in a gesture of respect, and said, "Dean Guo."

"I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting. We've talked a lot since we last met." Dean Guo is a highly respected figure and a powerful member of the Guo family, so he was able to accept the two men's respectful bow.

The two did not respond to what Dean Guo said.

After Xu Yuehuai came out, he sent them all back, saying that he wanted to stay there. This surprised the two brothers, who thought that Xu Yuehuai would definitely go back to the academy with their master today. But now it seems that there may still be room for maneuver.

Dean Guo was somewhat displeased. "Why don't you go to the academy? Don't you plan to spar with your junior brothers and sisters this time, or tell them how you survived on the second floor, or share your cultivation techniques?"

Dean Guo began using resources from the academy to kidnap Xu Yuehuai.

But Xu Yuehuai only glanced at him from beginning to end, and Dean Guo immediately became obedient. He fiddled with the things in his hands, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.