Zhao Xueyi said coldly, “It’s good that you know you were wrong. We shared a hundred years of feelings with Senior Brother. Are those really worth less than that brat?”
“Don’t worry. Senior Brother will come back to us.”
“As long as the misunderstanding is resolved, he will definitely return,” Zhao Xueyi sighed softly.
She thought of the days she had spent with Li Chen.
He had guided her in cultivation. They fought demonic beasts together, ate and traveled together, played hide and seek as children. When they grew older, they would watch the evening clouds together.
Those days had been so wonderful.
Even though they were now adults, Zhao Xueyi still remembered everything vividly, as if it had all happened just yesterday.
She felt deep regret in her heart.
Why had she chosen to go into seclusion?
If she hadn’t, none of this would have happened.
With a face full of remorse, Zhao Xueyi whispered, “I’m partly to blame. I shouldn’t have gone into seclusion. I’ve failed to take care of Senior Brother over these years, and that’s why this misunderstanding happened.”
“This time, I won’t make the same mistake again.”
Yin Xiumei nodded. Her thoughts were still caught in childhood memories—how Senior Brother had treated her like a daughter.
The two of them returned to Misty Peak, the place where Li Chen had once lived.
…
“Junior Brother, we’re back!”
“Look what we’ve found for you!”
“We found Golden Phoenix Grass. Second Senior Sister will refine pills for you. In just a few days, you’ll break through to the Golden Core Realm.”
Qin Fan saw the excited faces of his Senior Sisters and cupped his hands respectfully. “Thank you, Senior Sisters.”
Ning Ningyun smiled. “You’re our Junior Brother, there’s no need to be polite. Where’s Second Senior Sister? Where did she go?”
Zhao Qiyue flashed into the cave residence. “Greetings, Master.”
Zhao Qiyue nodded. “Mm, you all worked hard. You found Golden Phoenix Grass—it can be used to refine pills. After taking them, there’s an eighty percent chance of forming a Golden Core.”
“Where’s your Second Senior Sister? Why haven’t I seen her? Since we’ve found the herbs, she should already be refining them. There’s only one month left before the Profound Heaven Secret Realm opens.”
“Second Senior Sister went to the Myriad Demons Sect. She hasn’t returned yet.”
Ning Ningyun looked confused. “Why did Second Senior Sister go to the Myriad Demons Sect?”
Zhao Qiyue snorted coldly. “What else? Obviously to bring that bastard Li Chen back. She’s been gone so long and still hasn’t returned. Looks like something went wrong. That ungrateful brat must not want to come back.”
Ning Ningyun scoffed, uninterested. “Why even bother bringing him back? Isn’t it better that he left? At least now we don’t have to see him and be annoyed, nor does Master.”
The others nodded. They agreed—why bother bringing him back? Follow the newest chapters on g.com.
Better that he die out there.
Zhao Qiyue’s expression darkened, her eyes suddenly sharp. The group was frightened into silence.
She said seriously, “That ungrateful brat was someone I brought back myself. Joining the Myriad Demons Sect shames the dignity of Qilin Holy Land. If everyone did what he did, what would happen to our reputation?”
“He once contributed to Qilin Holy Land. He was once called a prodigy of our sect. Now that he’s left, what will the other four great Holy Lands think? Won’t they say I’m cold-hearted and ungrateful?”
“How will they view me? Where will my authority go?”
“This ungrateful brat—he wants to escape from my control? I raised him. His life belongs to me. I will bring him back and make him pay.”
Her tone was fierce, and everyone was shocked.
They all knew how strict their master was. Her word was law. Anyone who made a mistake would be punished.
They had personally witnessed her punish Li Chen, and the fear remained rooted in their hearts. When she began favoring Qin Fan, they immediately surrounded him, doing everything they could to please him, terrified he might be mistreated.
And Qin Fan was always respectful and courteous. The Senior Sisters adored him even more. Even if it meant wronging Li Chen, they didn’t care. In their eyes, Li Chen was nothing more than a former Senior Brother with no cultivation. He wasn’t worthy of comparison.
Zhao Qiyue looked at Qin Fan gently. “Qin Fan, contact your First and Second Senior Sisters and have them return immediately.”
“Yes, Master.”
Very soon, Zhao Xueyi and Yin Xiumei returned.
Zhao Qiyue saw that they had come back without Li Chen. Her brows raised, and a fierce light flashed in her eyes. That ungrateful brat hadn’t returned?
So, you think hiding in the Myriad Demons Sect means I can’t touch you?
I will bring you back.
And I will show you what happens to those who betray their master.
“Master.”
Zhao Qiyue asked coldly, “Li Chen refused to come back?”
“Yes.”
Zhao Qiyue sneered. “That dog has truly betrayed me. He used to have a relationship with the Holy Maiden of the Myriad Demons Sect. I ordered him to cut ties, and he defied me.”
Zhao Xueyi hesitated, but decided to speak the truth. “Master, Li Chen has already joined the Myriad Demons Sect.”
Zhao Qiyue scoffed. “The Myriad Demons Sect Master must be a fool to accept such a useless person.”
Zhao Xueyi said, “Master, Li Chen has resumed his cultivation.”
Zhao Qiyue’s expression changed. Her voice sharpened. “What did you say?”
“Li Chen can cultivate again.”
That ungrateful brat could cultivate again?
How?
Could it be…
The other Junior Sisters looked equally stunned.
“He resumed cultivation?”
“Impossible. He couldn’t cultivate for all those years in Qilin Holy Land. How could he suddenly start cultivating in the Myriad Demons Sect?”
“No way. Senior Sister, you must be mistaken.”
“All these years, he couldn’t even reach the Foundation Establishment Realm. How could he suddenly be cultivating now?”
None of them believed Li Chen had recovered his ability.
Zhao Xueyi looked at them calmly. “Second Junior Sister saw it too. She saw it with her own eyes.”
Everyone turned to look at Yin Xiumei.
Yin Xiumei nodded.
Zhao Qiyue said, “If he really can cultivate again, then all the better. Zhao Xueyi, I’m putting you in charge of this. Make sure he returns. He still has potential.”
“And all of you—assist Qin Fan in his cultivation with everything you have. Help him achieve the Golden Core Realm and enter the Profound Heaven Secret Realm to obtain the inheritance.”
“Once Junior Brother reaches the Golden Core Realm, I’ll publicly announce him as the Holy Son of Qilin Holy Land.”
Qin Fan’s face lit up with excitement. Master had declared it openly.
Great! This is excellent.
Zhao Xueyi looked surprised. The Holy Son of Qilin Holy Land. A title second only to the Sect Master. His authority would be absolute.
She said, “Master, isn’t this too soon? Just reaching the Golden Core Realm makes him the Holy Son? Back then, Senior Brother only got the title after reaching the Celestial Fusion Realm.”
Zhao Qiyue glared at her coldly. “Have I ever changed my words? Do you have a problem with it?”
“No.” Zhao Xueyi lowered her head. She dared not argue.
“Qin Fan’s talent is no worse than that ungrateful brat’s. As long as he has the resources, he’ll surpass Li Chen,” Zhao Qiyue said, her tone softening as she looked at Qin Fan.
“The Demonic Heavenly Maiden is about to emerge. Zhao Xueyi, do everything you can to bring Li Chen back.”
Zhao Xueyi nodded.
Even without Zhao Qiyue’s orders, she would have done so.
Decades of affection. A childhood shared with her Senior Brother.
Zhao Xueyi’s eyes turned resolute.
Senior Brother—I will never give up on you.