Upon seeing Long Xuan, he immediately smiled and greeted her.
Finally, upon arriving at the Sun Hot Sect, the heavy stone in Long Xuan's heart was suddenly lifted.
Since she had already arrived on her own territory, she was no longer willing to tolerate it.
Fortunately, she still had some reservations. Yi Zhi Xie's identity was not ordinary. Before she was sure of the Sect Master's attitude, she did not want to fall out completely, otherwise, it would be unpleasant for everyone afterward.
Therefore, she smiled and said to the gatekeeper, "Quickly go and report that Yi Zhi Xie has returned, and ask if she should see the Sect Master directly."
Hearing Long Xuan's words, how could Shen Xiao Yan and the others not know her intentions?
That is to say, since they had already come, they had already anticipated whatever happened next.
Therefore, Yi Zhi Xie and the others did not make a sound, and quietly waited for the disciples to return.
This wait seemed to take a very long time, and yet it was only a moment.
When the gatekeeper ran back and said that the Sect Master was waiting for them in the main hall, Shen Xiao Yan clearly saw that both Yi Zhi Xie and Na Mu Zhong visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
It was likely that although they were both a little worried, Bai Ge'er's position in the Sun Hot Sect was not low.
If the Sect Master truly chose Bai Ge'er over them, it would be understandable.
Fortunately, things were not that bad.
As they were old members of the Sun Hot Sect, they did not need anyone to lead the way. Shen Xiao Yan and the others followed Yi Zhi Xie and Na Mu Zhong into the Sun Hot Sect.
Watching Yi Zhi Xie and Na Mu Zhong walk ahead with their robes fluttering and their figures seeming slightly lonely, Shen Xiao Yan couldn't help but hold her breath.
Even though they had returned, the place was still the same place, and the people were still the same people, but their state of mind was completely different.
Although she was not in the mood to appreciate the surrounding scenery, it was right in front of them, so it was impossible not to look at it at all.
Looking around, Shen Xiao Yan had to admit that this world was truly magical.
It was one thing to have all sorts of rare flowers and exotic herbs, and another to have all sorts of strange spirit beasts, but people flying around at the drop of a hat and shooting lasers of various colors at the slightest disagreement truly opened Shen Xiao Yan's eyes.
Even though they had been cultivating, they had never been to such a grand sect, and what they knew and what they saw could not overlap at all.
Fortunately, Shen Xiao Yan and the others had good adaptability. By the time they reached the main hall, they had accepted it almost completely.
The shocked expressions on their faces had also largely disappeared.
Standing at the entrance of the main hall, Yi Zhi Xie and Na Mu Zhong stopped.
Seeing this, Long Xuan thought they were scared and a sneer flashed across her face. She smiled and said, "I haven't been back for a long time, and my father must miss me. I'll go in first."
With that, Long Xuan stepped forward.
As for Long Hao, after entering the Sun Hot Sect, he left with his disciples.
Shen Xiao Yan understood after a moment's thought. Given Long Hao's current status, he likely did not have the qualifications to enter the main hall.
Yi Zhi Xie and Na Mu Zhong did not delay for too long. They took a deep breath and walked into the main hall.
Seeing this, Shen Xiao Yan and the others naturally followed.
Shen Xiao Yan didn't know what material the main hall was built from, but she felt that both the floor and the walls were so dazzling that one could barely open their eyes.
After finally getting used to the light inside, Shen Xiao Yan saw Fujiwara Shifei and Bai Ying standing beside her at a glance.
Compared to a few months ago, both Fujiwara Shifei and Bai Ying had changed significantly.
Fujiwara Shifei's cultivation seemed to have improved again, and she exuded an unfathomable aura.
As for Bai Ying, compared to a few months ago, she had truly matured a lot.
Just standing there gave people a different feeling.
Even her appearance looked much more mature, no longer the naive little girl she was before.
With a thought, Shen Xiao Yan turned to look at Lu Tao Bao.
Just as she had thought, Lu Tao Bao was staring at Bai Ying in a daze.
She found Lu Tao Bao's reaction amusing, but she also sighed.
The affairs of this world were truly unpredictable.
Before, Bai Ying had been revolving around Lu Tao Bao, but now it was the other way around.
She wondered if there was still any possibility for these two to be together.
Just as Shen Xiao Yan was thinking, she suddenly heard a stern and majestic voice.
"Who gave you the audacity to return without permission?"
Although not named, Shen Xiao Yan instinctively knew that the words were directed at Yi Zhi Xie and Na Mu Zhong.
Following the direction of the voice, she saw a refined middle-aged man sitting on the right.
His eyes were wide open, and his disgust was unhidden.
Shen Xiao Yan had been wondering who it was, but upon seeing Long Xuan standing behind him, she understood. This must be Long Xuan's father, the Grand Elder of the Sun Hot Sect, Long Ting.
Yi Zhi Xie had not mentioned any animosity between them before. Now, Long Ting's attitude was so hostile. Was it because Long Xuan had complained?
If that were the case, then Long Ting was a very protective person.
Once such a person offended, there would be no room for reconciliation.
However, fortunately, they had not intended to get too close to anyone when they came to the Sun Hot Sect this time.
After all, Yi Zhi Xie had been absent for many years, and Bai Ge'er's status had been rising steadily. Who could guarantee that these people did not have a good relationship with Bai Ge'er?
If there were any two-faced individuals, that would be truly terrifying.
Yi Zhi Xie looked directly at Long Ting, her eyes clearly showing mockery, "After so many years, I didn't expect Grand Elder Long Ting to have aged."
"Aged" did not refer to Long Ting's appearance.
Even with a poor first impression, Shen Xiao Yan had to admit that Long Ting's appearance was indeed outstanding.
Even though he was an old monster, an uninformed person might mistake him for someone around thirty years old.
When Yi Zhi Xie said he had aged, she meant that he was old and had become unreasonable.
Unexpectedly, Long Ting did not get angry when he heard this, perhaps he didn't understand, or perhaps he truly didn't care.
"Indeed, Yi Zhi Xie, your return is very timely."
Long Ting suddenly said this, and Yi Zhi Xie couldn't help but frown. What did he mean?
"Do you know..."
"Grand Elder, you talk too much!"
Before Long Ting could finish speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Fujiwara Shifei.
If Yi Zhi Xie was just curious before, now she was a little anxious, "Senior Martial Sister Fujiwara, what is it? Please tell me the truth."
Fujiwara Shifei's brows furrowed slightly, clearly very embarrassed.
Long Ting laughed heartily, "I say, Elder Fujiwara, as you get older, why do you become softer-hearted? Should we cultivators not let go of life and death early? If everyone were like you, how many people would have committed suicide?"
If Yi Zhi Xie couldn't realize something now, she would have truly lived for nothing for several hundred years.
She glanced coldly at Long Ting and said again, "Senior Martial Sister Fujiwara..."
Fujiwara Shifei sighed and had no choice but to say, "It's your mother. A month ago, she left the sect for a trip, but who knew that when she returned, she was poisoned. For this past month, although your father used all sorts of methods, he could only keep your mother's life hanging by a thread. Fortunately, you returned in time. If you had been any later..."
"If you had been any later, you would only be able to kowtow to your mother," Long Ting added.
Long Ting's gloating tone made a killing intent rise in Yi Zhi Xie's heart, but she still calmed down.
She would deal with any problems after she saw her mother.
Without further ado, Yi Zhi Xie turned around and headed out.
Na Mu Zhong, Shen Xiao Yan, and the others naturally followed.
Watching their retreating figures, Fujiwara Shifei and Bai Ying's eyes flashed with concern. No one wished for such a thing to happen, but somehow, everything seemed so coincidental.
At this moment, Long Ting snorted and said, "Hmph, rushing to a funeral indeed!"
Even if Fujiwara Shifei's temper was cold, upon hearing such words, anger rose from the bottom of her heart, "If you dare to say another word, I will pull out your tongue, and of course, your precious daughter's as well."
Long Ting's face changed upon hearing this. He opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing more.
Although he was the Grand Elder, his cultivation was inferior to Fujiwara Shifei's.
If Fujiwara Shifei really wanted to discipline him, he would have no power to fight back.
However, even so, what of it?
Even if Fujiwara Shifei did her best, couldn't she still save Yi Zhi Xie's dying mother?
He would, step by step, get rid of all these eyesores.
Long Ting secretly made up his mind, and a slight smile appeared on his face.
Bai Ying withdrew her worried gaze and looked down at Fujiwara Shifei, "Master. Should we..."
Should we go and see together.
Fujiwara Shifei thought for a moment and shook her head.
In the past month, she had tried all the methods she could think of, and all the methods she could try, but none of them had any effect.
Although one should not give up until the last moment, there was nothing she could do even if she went now.
Yi Zhi Xie had just returned, and she and her parents must have a lot to say to each other. She would not go to join the fun for now.
However, just because she wasn't going didn't mean Bai Ying couldn't.
"You can go and see."
Bai Ying was concerned about Lu Tao Bao, otherwise, she wouldn't have spoken at this moment.
She didn't want to interfere with the affairs of the two of them.
Since Lu Tao Bao could come here through his own abilities, it proved that he had some capabilities.
In that case, if the two of them were together, she would be happy to see it.
If not, then it wouldn't matter.
Bai Ying did not know what Fujiwara Shifei was thinking, but upon hearing Fujiwara Shifei permit her to go and see, the corners of her lips curved upwards, indicating that her mood was quite good.