"Young Master!"
Qin Ji came forward, bowed, and immediately said, "Master, you're finally back! And Miss Sheng, where have you been these past two months? I've taken people to inquire everywhere, but there's no news. I'm almost dying of worry!"
"Qinji, when did you become so noisy?"
A trace of impatience flashed across Xiang Hongyu's face, "Hurry up and take Sheng'er down to treat his injuries."
Qin Ji then realized that Xiang Sheng's face was terribly pale, and his energy and body were weak. It was obvious that he was seriously injured. He could only swallow the grievance in his heart and help Xiang Sheng to the East Courtyard.
"You all go down too."
Xiang Hongyu dismissed the servants with a flick of his sleeve, and went to the front hall to sit down. He couldn't wait to call out, "Master, when can I start practicing?"
"What's the rush?"
An old voice sounded at the right moment, "Not to mention that the girl is seriously injured and needs some time to recuperate, you also need to make preparations here. Some of the ingredients needed for the elixir are obtained from the demonic path and cannot be exchanged through your sect. You must go down the mountain to collect them separately."
Xiang Hongyu breathed a sigh of relief, suppressing his anxiety, "Disciple understands."
Not long after, Qin Ji returned from the East Courtyard and presented a token, "Sir, this is what Miss Sheng asked me to give you."
"A token to go down the mountain?"
Xiang Hongyu raised his eyebrows and remembered that there was still a trouble waiting for him.
He frowned and was about to get up and go out when he heard a familiar voice coming from outside the door.
"Brother Xiang, I'm sorry to have come to visit you. Could you please open the door and see me?"
Shu Gaoming!
Xiang Hongyu was shocked and immediately went to open the door himself.
He opened the door and saw Shu Gaoming standing outside the door, looking at him with a smile on his face.
"Senior Brother Shu!"
Xiang Hongyu bowed and was about to salute, but Shu Gaoming stopped him with a hand, "No need to salute, I just came here to bring you a message."
Xiang Hongyu nodded repeatedly: "Brother, please feel free to speak."
Shu Gaoming smiled faintly. "You don't need to go about Elder Dan Chenzi's affairs. I've already ascertained his feelings. He doesn't care about Yuan Zhong being a nominal disciple. He simply believes that he died in the ancestral land, a fate unto himself, and cannot blame anyone else."
Xiang Hongyu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you for your help, Senior Brother!"
"It's okay, it's just a small favor."
Shu Gaoming smiled, turned around and left.
"Disciple respectfully sends Senior Brother Shu off!"
Xiang Hongyu stood up straight after bowing, his brows furrowed. "Master, what does Shu Gaoming mean by this? He clearly broke up with me in Lu State, so why is he coming here to show his goodwill?"
Without waiting for the old voice to answer, Xiang Hongyu saw Dong Jinghuan with a gloomy face standing at the corner of the door, and immediately understood something.
His heart skipped a beat, and he hurried forward: "Senior Brother Dong! I just..."
"You don't have to explain."
Dong Jinghuan's expression softened a bit, and he said, "I already know about your situation. This time, you've been wronged, and I won't interfere with who you associate with personally. However, Shu Gaoming is a treacherous, cunning, and selfish person. It's best for you to avoid interacting with him."
Xiang Hongyu felt relieved upon hearing this, and hurriedly followed up, "Brother, you are absolutely right! During this trip to Lu State, I received many lessons from Brother Shu... Brother Shu suddenly came over today, said a few words, and then left. I don't know why.
Dong Jinghuan's expression brightened considerably upon hearing this. He nodded slightly and said, "He came here on purpose to disgust me. You don't have to worry about it. I've already demoted Guan Yuanzhi to the general affairs room. From now on, there will be no more bullying by fellow disciples in Dangchen Peak. You can focus on your cultivation."
Xiang Hongyu's face lit up with joy, and he clasped his fists in gratitude: "Thank you, Senior Brother, for upholding justice!"
"I am the eldest senior brother, and I should protect the disciples in the peak. You don't have to do this."
Dong Jinghuan waved his hand and continued, "Your visit to Lu Country must have broadened your horizons a lot, and you probably know that after Senior Brother Lu Jin's death, my Chiyan Sect is in trouble.
This is both a crisis and an opportunity. I know you've always been diligent in your cultivation. If you can achieve great success in the Dongzhou Cultivation Competition, you might be able to advance to the True Transmission stage. Then you'll gain access to several of the sect's secret techniques and even achieve the Core Formation stage. So work hard."
"Thank you for the advice, Senior Brother!"
Xiang Hongyu bowed his head and saluted solemnly: "I will live up to your trust, Senior Brother, and strive to win a place for our sect in the East Continent Cultivation Competition!"
"That's great."
Dong Jinghuan showed a look of relief. "In a few days, the Peak Master will give you a reward. I will take you to the blessed cave on the main peak to cultivate for a month. Please prepare well, calm your mind, and don't waste this opportunity."
After saying that, Dong Jinghuan left with his hands behind his back.
"Disciple respectfully sends off Senior Brother!"
Xiang Hongyu shouted excitedly, and when he looked up, he saw Dong Jinghuan rising into the air, and the joy on his face immediately faded.
The old voice in the sea of consciousness said in a teasing tone, "Why? Didn't you always look forward to the sect's attention? Now that you've gotten it, why are you unhappy?"
"Master, you don't need to test me. Since I have decided to devote myself to the path of magic, I will not regret it."
Xiang Hongyu flicked his sleeves and snorted coldly, a dark light flashing in his eyes, "Dong Jinghuan came here just to appease people. I don't believe a word he said!"
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