"Restrain yourselves, or you'll be lectured again by the clan elders if they see you," a voice warned.
Upon mentioning the clan elders, the wandering souls indeed ceased their laughter, their relaxed limbs tensing once more.
"Go cultivate."
"Hey, wait for me, I'm coming too." The group of wandering souls gradually dispersed.
Ying Xing sighed, only to see the clan elder approaching him. "Did that girl mention how long her seclusion would last?"
How long would the King be in seclusion? Ying Xing pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "The King did not reveal it, only stating that she should not be disturbed unless it was a matter of great importance."
The clan elder's brows furrowed. Despite the Ghost Clan's great victory, there was not a hint of joy on his face.
The gray spiritual energy was too peculiar. If it wasn't dealt with in time, the Divine Realm might soon make a move...
"Notify this old man the moment she emerges from seclusion," the clan elder said, and then left with his hands behind his back.
At the same time, an unexpected person arrived at the Medicine Valley.
"Junior Brother Qinghong, it's been a long time, hahaha." Long Yu clapped Xuan Qinghong on the shoulder, his face beaming.
"Look, I've brought you Hu Xin Zui, a wine only a hundred jars of which exist in the Nine Heavens."
Xuan Qinghong also smiled and welcomed him into the Medicine Valley. "Senior Brother, let's talk inside."
He and Long Yu had been disciples of the same sect. Centuries had passed since then, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them friends beyond their years.
Xuan Qinghong took his seat and poured wine for the man opposite him. "It's been a long time, how have you been?"
"Oh, don't even mention it. I was framed by those hypocritical scoundrels in the Divine Realm and controlled for a hundred years."
Furious, Long Yu raised his wine cup and took a gulp, his face full of indignation. "Fortunately, I was rescued by a young girl half a month ago, or I would still be trapped."
"Such peril?" Xuan Qinghong twirled his wine cup and took a small sip. "Is your body unharmed?"
"Unscathed, very much so. Let me tell you, I'm very pleased with that little girl. In the future, she will be the mistress of our Demon Realm!"
"Oh?" Xuan Qinghong put down his wine cup, his brow furrowing slightly. "The Demon Lord fancies that girl?"
But didn't the Demon Lord already dote on his own precious disciple?
He had shamelessly begged him to agree to the marriage, and now he had turned and fancied someone else?
"Yes, he fancies her immensely. I can't even look at her twice." Long Yu shook his head helplessly, picking up a piece of small dish to taste.
"And you, how have you been lately?"
Hearing this, Xuan Qinghong also smiled and drank a few more sips of the fine wine. "I've taken a young disciple, and I cherish her dearly."
"You're actually taking a disciple?" Long Yu was somewhat surprised. Given his personality, he found teaching others troublesome, let alone taking on a disciple.
Xuan Qinghong chuckled and said mysteriously.
"Her talent is exceptional. I've never seen such an outstanding young person in the world. If guided well, her future is boundless."
But the next moment, he frowned, his tone becoming serious. "Your son had also proposed to me earlier, saying he fancied her and wanted to marry her."
Xuan Qinghong's voice was tinged with anger. He knew this fellow, with his fox-like charm, would surely be fickle.
But he hadn't expected him to change his mind so quickly.
"Such a preposterous thing? I will definitely give him a good beating when I get back. What a greedy brat!"
With Bai Ya Tou, he still had thoughts of other women! What an absolute scoundrel!
"Where is your precious disciple? I'll apologize to her personally."
Xuan Qinghong shook his head and pointed to the sky. "She ascended to the Nine Heavens months ago and is now in seclusion cultivating."
As he spoke, he took out a thick stack of letters and placed them on the table. "Look, before going into seclusion, that child sent me letters every day."
While saying this, Xuan Qinghong couldn't help but smile. In Long Yu's eyes, he looked very happy.
"So well-behaved and sensible?" Long Yu picked up a letter, and his anger towards his own wayward son grew.
That brat, to betray such a wonderful girl! He'd definitely give him a good lecture when he got back, no! He'd beat him up!
But when he saw the name signed on the letter, his anger vanished without a trace, replaced by disbelief.
"What is your precious disciple's name?" He suddenly looked up, staring intently at Xuan Qinghong.
"Her surname is Bai, and her given name is Ran. What's wrong?"
Xuan Qinghong looked at Long Yu, whose face was turning from pale to red, and felt somewhat perplexed.
Then, a loud burst of laughter erupted. Long Yu doubled over, laughing heartily.
"Suddenly, why are you laughing?" Xuan Qinghong looked at Long Yu, who was laughing inexplicably, his face etched with confusion.
"A misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding! Hahahaha—"
"Your precious disciple is the girl who saved me!"
As soon as Long Yu spoke, Xuan Qinghong's eyes widened instantly. "The girl who saved you is Bai Ran?!"
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They were here scolding Long Jinhan, but he hadn't betrayed anyone. It was the two elders talking to themselves.
"Come, come, let's drink. What fate!" Long Yu raised his wine cup to Xuan Qinghong, a smile he couldn't suppress spreading across his face.
Who would have thought that Xuan Qinghong's precious disciple would be his, Long Yu's, precious daughter-in-law!
Xuan Qinghong took a long time to recover, his anger gradually dissipating. "This is truly absurd..."
"Oh? From what you're saying, you didn't agree to the marriage between those two children in the first place?" Long Yu finally grasped Xuan Qinghong's meaning.
Xuan Qinghong put down his wine cup and sighed softly. "Don't be upset when I tell you, but I did indeed dislike that boy somewhat."
The thought of his precious disciple getting married made him reluctant.
"My son is so good, handsome, powerful, and has saved up many treasures. If Bai Ya Tou marries him, won't she be living a life of bliss?"
Hearing that Xuan Qinghong disagreed with the marriage, Long Yu became anxious. Bai Ya Tou couldn't be lost to anyone else.
"Is there anyone more suitable in this world?"
"Don't worry. If that boy ever changes his mind, I'll be the first to kill him!"
He'd act as if this child was never born. He'd follow Bai Ya Tou.
Listening to Long Yu's persuasion, Xuan Qinghong's heart began to waver. If he disagreed with Long Jinhan, what if Bai Ya Tou found an even worse man later?
"Bad news—!!!"
Just then, a young disciple from the Medicine Valley rushed over, his robes fluttering in the wind.
"Bad news!!! Outside the Medicine Valley, there are, there are so many demonized people!!!"
The expressions of the two old men turned serious, their playful demeanor completely vanishing.
Why would demonized people suddenly attack the Medicine Valley? And how did they know its location?