South Domain, Sheng Yue Sect.
"You are... Young Master Li Xuan!" As a giant cloud ship swept over, the disciples of the Sheng Yue Sect were all alert with solemn expressions. When Li Xuan's figure appeared, Mo Ningxiang's clouded eyes suddenly burst with a gleam of surprise as she exclaimed.
In the next moment, Yue Fuyao, Yue Caixuan, and Jian Chi also descended from the cloud ship.
"Senior Mo, long time no see." Li Xuan stepped forward to support Mo Ningxiang's hand. Seeing that Mo Ningxiang's hair had turned snow white and her face was lined like a centenarian, his heart couldn't help but ache.
"Master, thanks to Young Master Li Xuan's timely return, otherwise junior sister would have been truly in danger this time." Yue Caixuan also stepped forward at this moment, bowed to Mo Ningxiang, and then spoke.
A look of relief flashed in Mo Ningxiang's eyes. She gently patted Li Xuan's hand and said, "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright."
Soon, supported by Yue Fuyao and Yue Caixuan, Mo Ningxiang and the others walked back to the main hall. During this time, Li Xuan also transmitted a message to Luo Xuan, explaining Mo Ningxiang's identity and situation.
Upon entering the hall, Mo Ningxiang sat down and inquired about the specific details. It was evident that Mo Ningxiang was still somewhat worried, as that was the Candle Dragon Clan, whose strength was still above the Vast Continent.
In response, Yue Caixuan enthusiastically recounted the events, naturally praising Li Xuan. Upon hearing that Li Xuan had even made the ancestor of the Candle Dragon Clan personally come to apologize, Mo Ningxiang finally relaxed.
After a brief chat, Mo Ningxiang looked at Li Xuan with some fatigue and said, "Young Master Li Xuan, this old woman is feeling a bit tired. I won't disturb you young people's conversation."
"Senior Mo, I'll escort you," Li Xuan said, rising to help Mo Ningxiang. Mo Ningxiang initially wanted to refuse but seemed to recall something and then nodded. Yue Caixuan and Yue Fuyao could only stop.
"Young Master Li Xuan, is that Miss Luo Xuan truly your sister?" After Li Xuan escorted Mo Ningxiang back to her room, Mo Ningxiang suddenly asked.
"Senior Mo, she is an adopted daughter of my parents. She is older than me, so naturally, she is my sister." Li Xuan, understanding Mo Ningxiang's underlying meaning, nodded and replied.
Mo Ningxiang's expression relaxed slightly upon hearing this, and she then asked, "In that case, Young Master Li Xuan, have you found the whereabouts of your parents?"
Li Xuan shook his head with some helplessness. "Not yet, but I do know their general location. When the time is right, this junior will go find them."
Mo Ningxiang nodded slightly and then asked, "Young Master Li Xuan, do you still have Fuyao in your heart?"
Li Xuan immediately nodded. "Senior Mo, Fuyao has always been in my heart. In these past years, I have indeed failed Fuyao. This time, I have returned with the intention of marrying Fuyao."
Mo Ningxiang's face instantly lit up with a gleam, and she nodded excitedly. "Good, good, good. In my lifetime, I can finally see both my disciples married."
"Senior Mo, you should rest first," Li Xuan said with a smile.
"Alright." Mo Ningxiang nodded and, with Li Xuan's support, got into bed.
Watching Mo Ningxiang fall asleep, Li Xuan's expression became somewhat complex. While escorting Mo Ningxiang earlier, Li Xuan had used his divine sense to check her physical condition.
In a word, it was dire. With her current health, Mo Ningxiang likely had at most a year left.
Li Xuan sighed with helplessness and then gently closed the door.
"Master is asleep?" As Li Xuan returned, Yue Fuyao immediately asked.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and then looked at a child beside Jian Chi, startled. "Jian Chi, this is..."
"This is the child of Yue Caixuan and me, named Jian Xin." Jian Chi stroked the child's head and smiled. "Jian Xin, come, this is your Uncle Li Xuan."
"Jian Xin greets Uncle Li Xuan." Jian Xin cupped his fists towards Li Xuan and called out in a childish voice.
Li Xuan was petrified. He had been gone for over six years, and Jian Chi and Yue Caixuan already had a child.
And he was this old!
"Uh, well... Uncle has some good things on him. I'll give you this immortal sword." Li Xuan, feeling a bit flustered, paused for a moment before quickly taking out an immortal sword from Zhen Yu and offering it to Jian Xin.
"Brother Li, this is too precious," Jian Chi said, shaking his head. Immortal swords were not commonplace items.
Li Xuan waved his hand with a smile. "It's fine. I don't have much else to offer. Besides, I have sealed ninety percent of this immortal sword's power. As the little one grows, this seal will gradually fade. When he can recognize a master, he will be able to unleash the full power of this immortal sword."
Li Xuan then placed the immortal sword into Jian Xin's hand. Jian Xin looked at Jian Chi, his eyes clearly showing admiration.
Jian Chi chuckled wryly. "Thank your Uncle Li Xuan."
"Thank you, Uncle Li Xuan." Jian Xin joyfully took the immortal sword with both hands.
"Alright, go play on your own. Don't wander too far," Jian Chi said, stroking Jian Xin's head. He then looked at Zhou Wenjing and Liu Jiaqi, about to speak but then stopped. In the end, Jian Chi did not say anything.
The two women, Zhou Wenjing and Liu Jiaqi, naturally understood the meaning behind Jian Chi's gaze. However, seeing Luo Xuan and Lian Qiao in the hall, they both remained silent and did not speak.
"Sister Xuan, you two chat for a while." Li Xuan did not notice the change in Zhou Wenjing and Liu Jiaqi's expressions. Luo Xuan, on the other hand, looked at the two women with some surprise. Li Xuan glanced at Yue Fuyao and then looked at Luo Xuan.
"Go ahead." Luo Xuan naturally understood that Li Xuan wanted to have a private chat with Yue Fuyao. After all, Li Xuan had been away from the Vast Continent for over six years. For a woman, that was a considerable amount of time. Even as a spiritual master, youth was fleeting.
As Li Xuan and Yue Fuyao left, Luo Xuan's gaze shifted to Zhou Wenjing and Liu Jiaqi, and she smiled. "Are you two merely friends of Brother Xuan?"
Jian Chi was stunned. This powerful figure was actually taking the initiative to inquire about Zhou Wenjing and Liu Jiaqi. Could this powerful figure have seen through them?
However, Jian Chi also noticed at this moment that Luo Xuan truly possessed the demeanor of a matriarch. Her every move exuded an air of authority.
Seeing Zhou Wenjing and Liu Jiaqi looking somewhat nervous, Luo Xuan then smiled slightly. "No need to be nervous. I'm just curious. Brother Xuan doesn't seem to have noticed that your gazes towards him are different from others. Moreover, you both possess a bloodline aura similar to Brother Xuan."
"Could it be that you and Brother Xuan have already consummated your relationship?"
Jian Chi and Yue Caixuan exchanged glances, both filled with shock.
Damn, a true master!
Sharp as an eagle's eye!