After Xi Hongyu finished speaking, everyone present exchanged glances, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Qi Ming's expression was somewhat awkward.

Believe it or not, he did come here initially to settle accounts.

Not only did he set accounts, he also wanted to take over the entire Rongling Sect.

But now...

"What are you saying, Dad? What do you mean by keeping accounts or not?"

Xi Ling'er rushed forward and stood in front of Rong Zi, spreading her arms to protect him behind her. "If you dare to do anything to my master, I will never forgive you."

Her master's strength was only comparable to that of the Nascent Soul stage, while her father was at the Integration stage.

If a real fight breaks out, Master probably wouldn't even be able to withstand a single finger from his father.

She returned to the sect out of concern, wanting to see how her master was doing and whether any danger had occurred during the two months she was missing, not to bring danger to her master.

Seeing Xi Ling'er's actions, Xi Hongyu assumed she was protecting Rong Lingzong behind her and was worried that he would barge in directly. He didn't connect it to Rong Zi at all.

He said with a look of exasperation, "Tell me, what kind of spell has your master cast on you? How can you be so devoted to him?"

Xi Ling'er replied, "Anyway, you can't lay a hand on my master."

Xi Hongyu pointed at her angrily, "You..."

Before he could say anything, Xi Ling'er interrupted him.

“Father, joining Rongling Sect is something I’ve thought about carefully. It wasn’t an impulsive decision made on a whim. Besides, didn’t you already use the spirit-testing device to verify it? My spiritual root grade has now been raised to the highest level, and my cultivation has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage. This is all thanks to my master.”

Qi Ming listened to Xi Ling'er's words and looked at Rong Zi with a surprised expression.

The grade of a spiritual root can actually be improved?

He truly lives up to his reputation as a reclusive master, he is incredibly skilled.

That's incredible!

Fortunately, he managed to cut his losses in time today and didn't offend Sect Leader Rong too badly.

If Sect Leader Rong were to become unhappy and expel his son from the sect, he would be personally ruining his son's future.

No, no, I must cultivate a good relationship with Sect Leader Rong.

I left in such a hurry this time that I didn't bring enough things. When I get back, I must prepare a more generous gift and send someone to come again.

Xi Hongyu retorted, "What do you mean by 'thanks to your master'? Don't try to fool me. Your spiritual root grade improved after you came out of the Soul Cave. Your master didn't even enter the Soul Cave. What does this have to do with him?"

Xi Ling'er choked for a moment.

Although she really wanted to explain.

But the thought of the consequences if her father found out who her master was made her lose her temper.

Seeing that Xi Ling'er had been thwarted, Xi Hongyu immediately pressed his advantage.

"I'm not saying I have to go against your master. If he's really as powerful as you say, why are you always hiding it from him?"

“Call him out, and I’ll have a spar with him. If he can beat me, I’ll acknowledge that he’s qualified to be my daughter’s master.”

Xi Ling'er frowned and did not reply.

However, just then, a voice suddenly came from behind her.

"really?"

Xi Hongyu was taken aback and looked around. "Who's talking?"

Rong Zi tilted his head and peeked out from behind Xi Ling'er.

She smiled and waved to Xi Hongyu, saying, "It's me."

Xi Hongyu: "Rong Zi?"

He had met Rong Zi, so he naturally knew her.

However, Xi Hongyu only thought that Rong Zi was also a disciple of Rongling Sect and his daughter's junior sister.

That's right, even though his daughter joined the family late.

But if we're talking about strength, then it has to be the senior sister.

Unless it's Ling Mo and Qi Yufei, who are even stronger.

“That’s right, it’s me.” Rong Zi stepped past Xi Ling’er and walked out.

Seeing this, Xi Ling'er instinctively reached out and grabbed her arm, calling out urgently, "Master..."

Rong Zi patted the back of her hand and gave her a reassuring look.

"Don't worry, I can handle it."

Removing Xi Ling'er's hand, she looked up at Xi Hongyu and asked, "Patriarch Xi just said that as long as he can beat you, you will acknowledge that the sect leader of Rongling Sect is qualified to be your daughter's master?"

"It was I who said it," Xi Hongyu changed the subject, "but can you send your sect leader out to fight me?"

He's been here for so long, and the sect leader of Rongling Sect hasn't shown up at all.

Could it be that she's too scared to come out?

That's so cowardly!

“Of course,” Rong Zi replied, then walked up to Xi Hongyu and asked, “When do we start?”

Xi Hongyu was a little confused. "What start?"

"Let's have a friendly spar," Rong Zi said seriously.

Xi Ling'er saw through her intention, her face showing worry, and she made as if she was about to step forward to stop her.

How could her master possibly defeat her father?

As a result, she was stopped by Rong Zi's other disciples as soon as she made a move.

Xi Ling'er immediately became anxious, "Why are you stopping me? My father is at the Integration Stage!"

The difference in cultivation levels between her master and her father is so great, what if something bad happens to them?

Why are they all stopping her instead of their master?

Gu Xiaochui reassured him, "Don't worry, when have you ever seen Master do anything he wasn't sure of? You should be worried about your father, not Master."

I hope Master will take it easy later, and not accidentally hurt someone.

After all, he's the fifth junior sister's father; it's not a good influence.

Xi Ling'er was still worried, "But..."

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