The old man always remembered Zhang's kindness and worked diligently and honestly, believing that he could never repay Zhang's kindness in this lifetime.
Unexpectedly, there was still a day when he could do something for Zhang's father. After burying the Zhang family members, the old man did not leave.
He didn't have many days left to live, and he wasn't afraid of the Zhang family's enemies coming to his door. He enshrined the memorial tablets of Zhang's father and the others in the ancestral hall and offered incense and candles to them every day.
This was the last thing he could do for Zhang's father.
The sudden downfall of the Zhang family left everyone in Xihuang City sighing with regret, speculating whether it was Zhang Qihua, that纨绔子弟 (spoiled brat), who brought about the family's annihilation.
At the same time, some felt sorry for Zhang Qihua, the gentle and kind young lady of the Zhang family, and felt it was a waste.
Secret Realm Exit
As soon as Murong Yu left the Zhang family, he flew back to the exit of the Qingmeng Secret Realm.
The exit of the secret realm was no longer as crowded as before; only a few independent cultivators remained there.
The cultivators from Wanbaoge who had collected treasures were still at the exit of the secret realm and had not yet left.
Murong Yu looked around anxiously, but still couldn't find Mu Qing. He was very worried.
Ao Bupa followed beside him, his gaze sweeping over the cultivators at the exit of the secret realm.
The fire phoenix circled above Murong Yu's head, chattering incessantly, "You idiot, you idiot... You've lost Xiangxiang the human, you're so useless, you're utterly worthless..."
"Xiangxiang, humans are not here. I have already scouted the area."
"Think quickly, where else might he go...?"
The fire phoenix was making a racket when it suddenly stopped. It sensed Mu Qing's presence, flapped its wings happily, and turned to fly back.
As soon as Mu Qing landed, the fire phoenix flew straight into his arms like a small cannonball.
Mu Qing reached out and caught the fire phoenix that crashed into her, gently stroking its feathers.
Murong Yu, who was originally somewhat angry, turned around and saw the Fire Phoenix nestled in Mu Qing's arms with a docile expression.
A feeling of grievance welled up inside me.
Mu Qing raised her eyes and smiled gently, calling out, "Ayu, I'm sorry to have worried you."
Murong Yu shook his head, all the grievances in his heart vanished, and said gently, "It's good that you're alright."
The fire phoenix flapped its wings and shouted, "Fragrant human, fragrant human... This stupid brat is really too dumb. I told him you're not here, but he still insisted on looking for you here."
“Look, look, he’s glaring at me.”
Murong Yu: "..."
Mu Qing: "..."
Mu Qing looked at the fire phoenix, which was drooping its head and snuggling into her arms with a pitiful expression, and stroked its feathers soothingly.
Murong Yu looked at the arrogant and domineering Fire Phoenix in front of him, and its pitiful and obedient appearance in front of Mu Qing. He felt a lump in his throat, looked away, and refused to look at it anymore.
Mu Qing and the others left the secret realm exit together.
On the way, Mu Qing told Murong Yu about Tao Yaoyao. The three of them discussed it and Ao Bupa decided to go back to the Half-Demon Sect first to settle the younger ones, and then go to the Demon Realm with Murong Yu and the others.
Tao Yaoyao stayed on the flying leaf and did not come out to see Murong Yu and the others. Mu Qing also did not bring many people on the flying leaf, since it wouldn't take long to get to the Half-Demon Sect anyway.
Central Continent
Zi Sha searched the entire cultivation world for several more months, but still couldn't find the little mermaid. She lost patience and set off back to the demon realm.
Tianji Pavilion
Shuang Feiyan returned to Tianji Pavilion with Bu Hua and Bu Yin.
She was away for several months this time, and apart from her own cultivation level breaking through from the early stage of Nascent Soul to the late stage of Nascent Soul, she didn't gain anything significant. Although Bu Hua and Bu Yin entered the secret realm, their gains were not substantial either.
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