Published: February 25, 2025
“Sure,” Shen Subing replied, after which she dismissed the other disciples.
Then, she left with Shen Suzhen.
In the Meritorious Dojo, all the disciples greeted Tan Yun. Under the adoring gazes of the crowd, he left with Mu Mengyi, Zhong Wu Shiyao, Xue Ziyan, Huangfu Yu, and Tuoba Yingying, returning to First Immortal Valley.
In First Immortal Valley, Xue Ziyan linked her arm with Tan Yun's, pouting her cherry-like lips, and said sorrowfully, “Brother-in-law, you've only taken Sister Shiyao and Sister Mu home. Later, you promised me that next time you would take me along.”
At this moment, Huangfu Yu spoke softly, “Tan brother, I’ve never been out of the sect. I also want to see the outside world. Can you take me along?”
Before Tan Yun could respond, Xue Ziyan raised an eyebrow and said, “Oh? Strange, why are you everywhere?”
“Tan Yun is my brother-in-law, and Yingying is my brother-in-law’s cousin. It’s only natural that she comes back home with us. Why do you want to go?” Huangfu Yu said unhappily.
“You…”
“If Brother Huangfu wants to go, then let’s go together.” Tan Yun smiled and then shot a glare at Xue Ziyan.
Xue Ziyan swallowed and fell silent.
Tan Yun took a deep breath, held Mu Mengyi and Zhong Wu Shiyao's hands, and said apologetically, “There’s something I haven’t told you. I hope you can understand when I say it.”
“Tan Yun, go ahead,” Mu Mengyi said with a smile.
Tan Yun spoke frankly, “This time, Nangong Yuqin is also coming back with us.”
“She?” Mu Mengyi, Zhong Wu Shiyao, Xue Ziyan, Huangfu Yu, and Tuoba Yingying were all momentarily stunned.
“Yeah.” Tan Yun nodded seriously and looked at Mu Mengyi and Zhong Wu Shiyao, “From the first time I saw her, I felt there was an unknown past between us.”
“And she had her memories forcefully erased, which very likely includes her memories of me. So, I want to go home and investigate the reason.”
Mu Mengyi nodded and said, “I understand. Then let’s go home together.”
“Mm.” Zhong Wu Shiyao lightly nodded in agreement.
The two women did not ask much more, but it was clear they had some reservations in their hearts.
Tan Yun realized that it would take time for them to come to terms with it, so he did not say more.
Instead, Xue Ziyan appeared quite irritated.
Huangfu Yu’s gaze dimmed, lost in his thoughts.
Tuoba Yingying, on the other hand, showed little emotional expression. In her heart, Tan Yun was her master, and she would support him in whatever he did, right or wrong.
“Is Tan Yun there?”
At this moment, a familiar and pleasant voice came from outside the palace, and Shen Subing, wearing a golden long dress, descended from the starry sky outside the palace.
Tan Yun and the others welcomed her and respectfully said, “Disciple greets the Chief!”
“Mm.” Shen Subing nodded, smiling gently, “Tan Yun, when are you going home?”
“Replying to the Chief, I have not yet determined a time.” Tan Yun stated honestly.
“Oh.” Shen Subing responded, “Tan Yun, you have many enemies in the sect. In order to prevent anyone from having ideas about you during your journey home, please inform me when you are about to leave, and I will accompany you back.”
“Thank you, Chief.” Tan Yun replied respectfully.
“Then I won’t disturb you any longer. You may continue.” After Shen Subing finished speaking, she soared into the sky and quickly disappeared into the night.
“Wow!” Xue Ziyan said playfully, “Brother-in-law, you’re so impressive! I didn’t expect the Chief to personally escort you home! Your status in the Chief's eyes is truly high!”
Not only did Xue Ziyan think this way, but Zhong Wu Shiyao, Mu Mengyi, Huangfu Yu, and Tuoba Yingying also felt the same way.
In fact, only Tan Yun himself knew that Shen Subing was accompanying him home because of her affection for him.
However, Tan Yun also felt a bit dejected because he wished that Shen Subing liked him for his master identity rather than for himself as a disciple.