Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 428: Return to the Sect
About half an hour later, two beams of escape light, one blue and one red, descended from the sky and landed near Liu Yu, revealing the figures of two female cultivators.
It was Jiang Qiushui and Cold Moon Heart.
Five years had passed, and both women had become foundation establishment cultivators, their appearances remaining largely unchanged.
“Senior Brother.”
“Qingyang Senior Brother.”
The two hurriedly greeted Liu Yu with cupped hands after receiving the message.
During these five years, Liu Yu had mostly entrusted the daily inspection tasks to Jiang Qiushui and Cold Moon Heart, only stepping in when issues arose.
Under their leadership, the disciples completed the routine inspections.
In the first two years of these five years, inspections had been frequent, but as the situation became more stable and the sect's control over the region strengthened, the inspection tasks gradually decreased.
Thus, they did not delay much time in their cultivation, and both had made progress in their abilities.
A look of confusion flashed in Jiang Qiushui's beautiful eyes as she fixed a searching gaze on Liu Yu, feeling somewhat puzzled.
She had rushed over immediately after receiving the message during an inspection and did not understand why her senior brother had summoned her along with another person.
“Could it be that something major has happened again?”
“Is there another remnant of White Cloud Temple causing trouble?!” Jiang Qiushui speculated in her heart.
“But it’s unlikely. The area that Senior Brother is responsible for hasn’t had any news of remnants from White Cloud Temple for three years.”
“The remaining cultivators from White Cloud Temple should have recognized the situation, knowing that exposure equals seeking death; it’s unlikely they would show themselves again at this time?!”
“What could it be then?” She pondered, speculating aimlessly.
She glanced at Cold Moon Heart, but the latter had a blank expression, making her unsure if she was aware or not, which left Jiang Qiushui feeling somewhat frustrated.
“Jiang Junior Sister and Cold Junior Sister, you’ve worked hard over the past five years to maintain local order for the sect.”
“I’ve seen all this, and the sect will surely not treat us unfairly,” Liu Yu said with a slight nod, greeting the two women and exchanging a few pleasantries.
Then, he did not keep them in suspense. With a serious expression, he said, “The reason I summoned you both here is to share some good news.”
“Now that five years have passed, with the sect's strengthening control over Yuan State and the situation becoming more stable, I believe the time for us to return to the sect has come.”
“Therefore, just a few days ago, I consulted with the elder and received approval to return to the sect.”
At this point, Liu Yu revealed a smile and looked warmly at the two women.
“Senior Brother means we can return to the sect?” Cold Moon Heart asked, her expression slightly changing, hesitating before speaking.
After receiving a confirmation, a fleeting look of confusion crossed her eyes, feeling somewhat unaccustomed.
Because of her cultivation of demonic arts, Cold Moon Heart had been marginalized in the sect and had no friends.
Her desire to return to the sect was merely an instinct about going to an unfamiliar environment.
However, having stayed in Yuan State for a long time, she had come to like it here, and her willingness to return to the sect had diminished significantly.
After all, Yuan State was in a state of rejuvenation, and as a sect steward, she acted with considerable authority, making her affairs run smoothly, akin to a fish in water.
Moreover, in this environment, the high-quality blood essence rich in spiritual energy required for cultivating demonic arts could be easily obtained.
Due to these reasons, hearing the news of returning to the sect suddenly made Cold Moon Heart subconsciously resistant to the idea.
This was something she might not even realize herself.