The Sect Leader of Green Lotus then said, "Bei Xinghan's disappearance reminds me of someone."
"Who?"
Xu Yi's eyes lit up.
The Sect Leader of Green Lotus said word by word, "True Person Canghai, Bei Canghai, known as the Sword of Heartlessness."
Xu Yi was startled at first, then her pupils suddenly contracted. "It was him."
"Precisely."
The Sect Leader of Green Lotus shook his head slightly. "More than two hundred years ago, True Person Canghai also disappeared without reason in that secret realm and has been unheard of since."
Now, Bei Canghai's descendant, Bei Xinghan, had mysteriously disappeared after entering the same secret realm.
This was definitely not a coincidence.
It was just that he was unable to break through the mystery and had to seek help from the Xuanji Gate, approaching Xu Yi.
Both Bei Canghai and Bei Xinghan were rare sword cultivation geniuses in the Xuanqing Sect.
Having already endured the blow of losing Bei Canghai once, the Xuanqing Sect could not accept a second similar blow.
No matter the cost, they had to find the missing duo.
Ji Buwang, who had been silent since entering, could not help but ask, "Bei Xinghan's decision to enter the secret realm was not a sudden whim."
Xu Yi raised her eyebrows in surprise. Why would Ji Buwang say that? Did he know the inside story?
The Sect Leader of Green Lotus was not surprised. "Yes, Bei Xinghan secretly entered the secret realm without my consent."
By the time I discovered it, it was already too late to stop him. I held onto a sliver of hope, thinking there wouldn't be any accidents, but the result..."
The Sect Leader of Green Lotus sighed again and told Xu Yi and the other person everything that happened before Bei Xinghan entered the secret realm, without any concealment.
It turned out that Bei Xinghan's sudden desire to enter the secret realm was because, in Zhuzhou, he and Xiong Zhuangzhuang and others were pursued by a demon. In a moment of crisis, the Sword of Heartlessness energy within him suddenly erupted, saving them.
It was then that he realized his father, True Person Canghai, had not ignored his existence.
It was just that True Person Canghai's concern for him was too subtle and too weak, making it difficult to detect.
Bei Xinghan wanted to know if True Person Canghai had ever treated him as his son.
He also wanted to know if he was truly in True Person Canghai's heart.
But True Person Canghai had been missing for two hundred years.
No one knew his whereabouts.
Bei Xinghan decided to enter the secret realm alone to search for clues.
Upon learning this, the Sect Leader of Green Lotus naturally did not want Bei Xinghan to go to the secret realm.
Firstly, True Person Canghai, who was in the tribulation period, had disappeared in the secret realm, and he feared that Bei Xinghan, who was only in the integration period, would suffer the same fate.
Secondly, he had personally witnessed True Person Canghai's indifferent and heartless attitude towards Bei Xinghan. He was worried that Bei Xinghan would suffer a second blow and develop inner demons.
Therefore, he strongly opposed Bei Xinghan's idea.
But Bei Xinghan was stubborn and, taking advantage of his inattention, secretly entered the secret realm.
The matter was settled, and it was useless for the Sect Leader of Green Lotus to object. He could only constantly monitor his movements.
As time passed and seeing that Bei Xinghan was fine, the Sect Leader of Green Lotus gradually put his mind at ease.
But later, an accident still happened.
The Sect Leader of Green Lotus regretted it deeply.
If he had known that the same thing would happen again, he would have stopped Bei Xinghan outside the secret realm even if he had to tie him up.
"So that's how it is."
Xu Yi suddenly understood.
She had entered Bei Xinghan's inner world and knew how much Bei Xinghan yearned for family affection.
After learning that his father was not as cold and heartless as he had imagined, Bei Xinghan rekindled his admiration for his father.
Entering the secret realm was a choice Bei Xinghan was bound to make.
It's just that...
"Sect Leader of Green Lotus, please forgive my presumption, but why did you think of asking me for help? Is it simply because I helped Bei Xinghan resolve his inner demons before? That doesn't seem to make sense," Xu Yi asked seriously, tilting her head.
Bei Xinghan's disappearance was a big deal, but it was also a small deal.
But no matter what, it had nothing to do with Xu Yi.
Why would the Sect Leader of Green Lotus seek Xu Yi's help?
Xu Yi, the person involved, couldn't figure it out.
The Sect Leader of Green Lotus smiled helplessly. "I received guidance from an expert. Otherwise, I wouldn't have the mind to stay here."
If it weren't for the reminder, he would have even planned to skip this grand ceremony, have the other elders lead the team, and stay in the secret realm himself to focus on finding Bei Xinghan's whereabouts.
"Oh? May I ask which expert it was?" Xu Yi asked in surprise.
"You know him too. It's Dean Deng of Kunlun Academy."
Hearing Dean Deng's name, Xu Yi wasn't surprised at all. Instead, she felt it was only natural.
Dean Deng was very mysterious.
He seemed to possess the ability to foretell the future, and nothing could escape his discerning eyes.
Xu Yi always felt that she had no secrets in front of him.
She also suspected that the events of her past life that she could see in her dreams were all the dean's doing.
The dean's profound abilities made Xu Yi have great faith in him.
Therefore, her doubts were dispelled.
"Did the dean instruct me on what to do?" Xu Yi asked.
A flicker of joy flashed in the Sect Leader of Green Lotus's eyes. "You agreed?"
Xu Yi shrugged. "Bei Xinghan and I are close friends. Moreover, we need more elite forces to eliminate the demon race, and Bei Xinghan is an indispensable part of it."
"As long as I can find him, I will not refuse."
The Sect Leader of Green Lotus suddenly stood up and clasped his hands in a salute. "Ancestor Xu's righteousness is greatly appreciated by Green Lotus."
"You are too kind, Sect Leader of Green Lotus. Please tell me what Dean Deng originally said," Xu Yi stepped forward, helped the Sect Leader of Green Lotus up, and said solemnly.
"Alright," the Sect Leader of Green Lotus sat down again. "Dean Deng didn't give any specific instructions. He just told me to come to Xuanji Gate to find you, saying that as long as you went to the secret realm, you would naturally know how to find Bei Xinghan."
Xu Yi: ...
She knew Dean Deng wouldn't make it easy for her.
What did he mean she would naturally know?
What would she know?
She didn't know anything right now.
However, Dean Deng's words also relieved Xu Yi.
This meant that Bei Xinghan should not be in mortal danger. Perhaps he was trapped somewhere, waiting for her rescue.
"Without further ado, I will accompany you to Xuanqing Sect tomorrow to search for Bei Xinghan."
"Good, good. I will thank you on Xinghan's behalf."
The Sect Leader of Green Lotus did not expect Xu Yi to agree so readily. He hadn't even had a chance to mention the rewards he had listed.
As he watched Xu Yi and Ji Buwang leave, he lamented that it was indeed the right choice to have Xu Yi and Ji Buwang participate in the sect competition.
If Bei Xinghan and Xu Yi hadn't formed a deep friendship after the sect competition, he wouldn't have been able to persuade Xu Yi to go to the secret realm so easily.
It was worth noting that the last time he asked Xu Yi for help to break his inner demons, she was very reluctant, and it was only after offering great benefits that she agreed.
A heavy stone on the Sect Leader of Green Lotus's heart finally moved, giving him a chance to breathe.
Xinghan, hold on. Your rescuer is coming soon.