"How could I not remember Sect Master Sikong? How has Sect Master Sikong been lately?" Ruan Xiyan asked politely.
During her time at the Tianyu Sect, it was when she and Wanwan had just arrived on the cultivation continent. At that time, the Huanyin Sect had just been established and was not even considered a minor force.
So much time has passed in the blink of an eye. She has experienced many things, and the Illusionary Hidden Sect has grown from an unknown small force into a top-tier power that can rival the continent.
Looking back now, it feels like a lifetime ago.
"Okay, okay, everything is fine."
Seeing Sikong Jian and Ruan Xiyan exchanging pleasantries, the other factions were all filled with confusion.
Sect Leader Ruan had never shown any kindness to some of the upper-class forces, yet now he was speaking politely to a mid-class force and treating them with special regard.
Sikong Jian and Ruan Xiyan exchanged a few words before Sikong Jian left with Tianyu Sect.
Ruan Xiyan walked up to the top-tier forces and greeted them, "Sect Master Fu, Sect Master Ye, President Yan, Sect Master Jiang, it's getting late. Why don't you stay at the Illusionary Hidden Sect for another day? I can then entertain you all."
Even if they didn't say it, she could guess that they wanted to establish her authority by coming to the summit, so Ruan Xiyan was grateful for their kindness.
"Sect Master Ruan, I won't stay any longer. I still have matters to attend to at the Alchemist Guild," Yan Gonglin said.
"I also have unresolved matters in my sect. I'll have a proper chat with Sect Leader Ruan another time," Jiang Wubai politely declined.
Seeing that they were truly in a hurry, Ruan Xiyan did not insist on keeping them and saw them off from the Illusionary Hidden Sect.
Fu Chishang and Ye Shu had nothing to do and were in no hurry to leave.
Ye Shu put her arms around Ruan Xiyan's shoulders from behind. "Sect Leader Ruan, will our staying here bother you?"
"How could that be? I've had someone arrange the most comfortable room for Sect Leader Ye. Tomorrow, I'll take Sect Leader Ye on a tour of the Illusionary Hidden Sect."
“Okay,” Ye Shu readily agreed.
Ruan Zongzhu's personality was truly suited to her temperament.
After the Ascension Tournament ended, all the forces except for the Snowfall Sect and the Absolute Rain Sect had left.
As Lu Ji and his men were tidying up the training ground, a disciple came to report, "Elder Lu, the sect leader of the Giant Roaring Sect has returned, saying he is your father and specifically requests to see you."
"I won't see them," Lu Ji replied coldly. "If they dare to pester us, just kick them out without holding back."
"Furthermore, they are not allowed to set foot on the territory of the Illusionary Concealment Sect again. If they do, throw them out immediately." Lu Ji's expression was icy.
He felt nauseous just hearing that person's name, and he never wanted to have any contact with him again in his life.
"Yes, Elder Lu."
At the entrance of the Illusionary Hidden Sect, the disciples urged Lu Chengnan, "Our Elder Lu will not see you. Leave immediately, or don't blame us for throwing you out."
The Illusionary Concealment Sect has now become a top-tier power, and all sorts of nobodies and cronies are trying to curry favor with it.
Seeing the disciples' tough attitude, Lu Chengnan could only slink away, regretting his actions.
If he had known this day would come, he would have treated Lu Ji better in the past, even if it was just an act. But it's all too late now.
This is what is meant by reaping what you sow; you can't blame anyone else.
The next morning, Ruan Xiyan prepared a sumptuous feast and invited Fu Chishang and Ye Shu to have breakfast together.
After breakfast, Ruan Xiyan led them on a tour of the Illusionary Hidden Sect.
"There's such a beautiful peach orchard on this back mountain!" Ye Shu exclaimed in surprise. "This peach orchard is so lush; it's obvious that it has been carefully tended to."
Ye Shu raised an eyebrow at Ruan Xiyan, "Could it be a gift from Sect Leader Ruan's sweetheart?"
Ruan Xiyan smiled and said, "Sect Leader Ye only guessed half right. It was I who planted this peach grove and gave it to him."
"Oh my, Sect Master Ruan is truly extraordinary, not playing by the rules. But what kind of person is Sect Master Ruan's sweetheart, that could win the heart of such an outstanding Sect Master Ruan and even present him with an entire peach grove?"
Ye Shu's face was full of teasing. Suddenly, she thought of something and continued, "Could it be the man I saw at the Twilight Thunder Sect who was with Sect Master Ruan?"
Ruan Xiyan smiled and nodded. "It's him."
"What's going on? Xiao Xi, you have someone you like!" Fu Chishang's pupils dilated in shock.
Seeing Fu Chishang's curiosity, Ye Shu excitedly introduced him, "Let me tell you, it's such a pity you didn't attend the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering of the Twilight Thunder Sect last time, otherwise you would have been able to meet Sect Master Ruan's sweetheart."
"Even though I've seen many handsome men on the mainland, that young master's appearance is breathtaking. Standing next to Sect Master Ruan, they are a perfect match, a match made in heaven."
"Xiao Xi, how does that person treat you?" Fu Chishang asked with concern.
"He's a good person, and he's very good to me too." Ruan Xiyan's eyes lit up with a sweet smile when she mentioned Jun Yu.
Ruan Xiyan and the others chatted and laughed as they toured the Illusionary Hidden Sect.
"Boom—Bang!" The ground suddenly trembled, and a loud noise rang out in the distance.
"It's in the direction of the Illusionary Hidden Sect's entrance." Ruan Xiyan's expression hardened, and she immediately headed in that direction.
Fu Chishang and Ye Shu exchanged a glance and followed Ruan Xiyan's steps.
Such a commotion, could it be that someone came to cause trouble? But that shouldn't be the case. The Ascension Grand Gathering has just ended, and the Illusionary Hidden Sect has established its prestige on the continent, intimidating everyone.
Coming here now without any sense of propriety is tantamount to courting death.
Ruan Xiyan and her group arrived at the entrance of the Illusionary Hidden Sect. The gate had already collapsed, and the loud noise they had just heard came from there.
A woman dressed in an exquisite yellow dress stood in mid-air, looking down at the crowd from above.
The commotion attracted the attention of the experts and disciples of the Illusionary Concealment Sect.
Zhu Lei stared at the woman in the air and angrily shouted, "How dare you cause trouble in the Illusionary Concealment Sect! State your name!"
Having stayed in the Illusionary Concealment Sect for so long, he and his elder brother had long since gone from being unwilling at the beginning to being willing now.
Although they stayed in the Illusionary Concealment Sect because of the three-year oath they made with the sect leader, now, even if the time is up and they are asked to leave, they will not leave.
I can only say it's really good!
Who could have imagined that the once small sect would grow into such a behemoth? He and his elder brother have become elders of top-tier forces, something they would never have dared to dream of before.
"You are not worthy to know who I am." The woman in yellow swept her gaze over the crowd as if they were ants.
Her gaze finally landed on Fu Chishang, and undisguised sneers echoed around her, "I thought you left the God Clan so resolutely back then because you found a good place."
"Now you're actually on this lowly continent, hanging out with a bunch of lowly people. As expected! Even if you have some divine blood in you, it still can't change the baseness in your bones."
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