A life of leisure is worse than a life of flowers and splendour

If they were to simply travel or take the teleportation array in the market, they would have to change arrays several times, walk a lot more, and possibly wait until the array had enough people before it could be opened, wasting a lot of time. There were direct teleportation arrays between sects, but they were generally not open and not accessible to everyone, let alone outsiders like them.

When Su Yichen shared this news with everyone, his expression was a bit strange. He swallowed back words several times, as if he was about to speak. In reality, he was deeply conflicted, unsure whether to reveal the truth, or how to begin. He knew that the True Man Yanfeng was actually Chu Yue—the man who had stood before Du Shuangshuang and claimed to be her Taoist partner.

On the one hand, thinking about Du Shuangshuang being hurt, Su Yichen couldn't help but feel sad for her; on the other hand, thinking about Chu Yue about to form a partner with someone else and no longer have anything to do with Du Shuangshuang, he secretly felt happy in his heart. This complex and contradictory emotion made him feel extremely despicable, but the torrent of emotions was like a wild horse that was out of control and difficult to control.

After much hesitation, Su Yichen finally couldn't speak. He was afraid to see her in so much pain. If that moment ever came, he hoped it would be as late as possible, and he would always be with her.

Su Yichen's dilemma aside, after several interactions with Du Shuangshuang, Master Luo Bing felt she was quite insightful and open-minded. Originally, the sect had only arranged for one person to go, but she insisted on bringing her best friend along so she could back her up when the time came. She wasn't worried about her being upset or unable to let go, but rather that Master Yanfeng would refuse to let go and act in a way that would be too embarrassing. The little girl's family had no foundation and no one to back her up. She was worried that if someone forced her into a concubine, how would she resist? With only two Golden Cores, they wouldn't be able to stir up much trouble in the Dao Sect, not to mention the Chu family's backing.

It is certain that she will offend people, but she is not afraid. She is a sword cultivator and will grow quickly with the qualifications of her apprentice. If she can take this opportunity to marry the little girl directly and bring her to Kunlun Sect, maybe the leader will stand on her side. After all, she is not the one in the wrong!

After several attempts, she was sure that the little girl was very transparent, but she didn't say it explicitly. The day before leaving, Luo Bing Zhenjun still found an opportunity to call the little girl.

"Greetings, Master. I wonder what's the matter that you called me here?" Du Shuangshuang followed the rules of the immortal world and bowed to Master Luo Bing.

"Little girl, I won't beat around the bush. Do you know who Master Yanfeng is?"

If she hadn't asked, Du Shuangshuang would have just guessed. After all, Gu Xiaoxiao knew who it was. They'd walked together in the desert for so long, and some people had even come to pry for information. How could she not know? Furthermore, Chu Yue had advanced to the Jindan stage, and the master would have bestowed a Daoist name upon his return to the sect. Since True Lord Luo Bing had asked, it must be related to her. Adding to their previous conversations, there was no doubt in her mind, "It must be Chu Yue!"

"Now that you know, what are your plans?" Zhenjun Luo Bing carefully observed the little girl's reaction. She just frowned and didn't cry or make a fuss. It was hard to tell how sad she was.

Du Shuangshuang lowered her brows. She was sad, but not much, just a little. It was much less than the night attack. She was more worried that the other party wouldn't let her go. What would she do if she became a furnace?

"I won't be a concubine! If the sect refuses to protect me, I..." What should I do? Du Shuangshuang frowned and thought, otherwise, should I not go back?

Not a concubine, haha, this girl really likes it now. "If they don't protect you, how about I protect you?"

"I don't know what I should do if the True Lord protects me?"

"How about marrying my disciple? Or you becoming my disciple?"

Du Shuangshuang was shocked when she heard what True Lord Luo Bing said. She raised her head and looked at True Lord Luo Bing, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.

"Master, this matter is of great importance. I need time to consider it." Du Shuangshuang said.

True Lord Luo Bing nodded, "Okay, but you don't have much time to think about it. I'm very optimistic about you and I like you very much. Even if I don't need to take action, I can still be your backup!"

Du Shuangshuang nodded gently, her movements graceful and natural, a subtle gesture that showed she understood the other party's meaning. At this moment, her heart was like a vast ocean, with a myriad of thoughts. She knew that True Lord Luo Bing was willing to help their family because of Su Yichen's face, and all these goodwill gestures were entirely because of Su Yichen.

She secretly thought that if she accepted the advice proposed by True Lord Luo Bing, she might be able to find a way out and successfully escape the difficult situation she was in. After all, she had felt that her family had been abandoned by the sect for a while, or that they were not worth their attention at all.

It's worth noting that the Kunlun Sect boasts a highly autonomous martial arts arena, complete with numerous arenas. Every day, numerous disciples gather here to spar with one another and exchange their skills. For Du Shuangshuang, this place is undoubtedly her ideal place for self-improvement.

Even more exhilarating was the fact that the arena was adorned with an incredibly intricate and powerful formation. Within it, anyone could freely unleash their learned skills and techniques, without worrying about holding back and compromising the fairness of the competition. Crucially, if anyone sustained a life-threatening injury, the magical formation would instantly activate, transporting the injured safely outside the arena, ensuring their safety. This way, everyone could unleash their true strength and skill without fear of compromise.

It was precisely for this reason that Du Shuangshuang's love for the arena grew stronger. Through her frequent sparring sessions, she not only made many like-minded friends but also deeply felt their sincerity and kindness. These new friends were all forthright and straightforward, never engaging in petty intrigue, which made Du Shuangshuang feel particularly at home and comfortable.

Every day, she spends the better part of her day in the ring. Sometimes, she steps onto the stage herself, battling her opponent; more often, she stands in the audience, raptly watching each intense bout. Either way, it's a valuable learning opportunity for her, one that provides immense inspiration and allows her to continuously improve.

The Du family was a frequent visitor. From their familiar presence, their calm demeanor, and the confidence they exuded in their interactions, she could easily tell they were quite satisfied with this place. Not only were there exciting martial arts competitions, but there was also a unique atmosphere that was so captivating it made people linger. If they could truly stay here for a long time, it would surely be a wonderful experience.

She also likes Kunlun Sect very much. It would be nice if she could stay here. However, she doesn't know if this would be considered as treason and whether she would be despised by the entire world of immortal cultivation. However, if it really comes to that, she is afraid she won't be able to care so much. Forget it, just take it one step at a time.

She said goodbye to True Lord Luo Bing and turned to leave.

The family discussed it, and in the end only Du Shuangshuang and Uncle Du went back to the sect, while the others stayed in Kunlun Sect temporarily. If anything unexpected happened, they would deal with it later, and at least they would not become a burden.

Originally, Du Shuangshuang wanted to go back alone, but Second Uncle Du insisted that he come along no matter what. He was already furious that his junior, as an elder, couldn't stand up for her and seek justice for her when something like this happened to her. And if he hid while his junior was being bullied, how would he explain it to his eldest brother when he saw him? So, no matter what, he had to go along!

The next day, Du Shuangshuang and Second Uncle Du set off with True Lord Luo Bing and his group. They set out the day before the couple-forming ceremony, their destination being Dao Sect. Because the ceremony involved the two great families of Chu and Gu, and since they were all direct disciples of the sect, it was said to be exceptionally grand!

Taking the sect's teleportation array directly to the Dao Sect's own, Du Shuangshuang felt a wave of dizziness. She felt the squeeze and tearing of the teleportation space, but the force was mild, barely a tickle for a Jindan cultivator. She could clearly see herself traveling through a long, narrow spatial tunnel. This was different from the teleportation talisman. Perhaps because of the distance and the longer time required, she had time to observe the tunnel. The teleportation talisman's shorter distance allowed for near-instantaneous processing, leaving no time for observation before arriving. Despite the distance, it took only a cup of tea to reach the destination. The high-speed traversal of space seemed to compress the space infinitely. Countless scenes converged, passing before her eyes in an instant, leaving only an infinitely stretched thin line.

When we arrived at the destination, we found the Dao Sect's teleportation array. Just like the Kunlun Sect, it was located in a small square of the sect. The square was covered by several formations and there was a team of people guarding it. Needless to say, this was the teleportation square of the special teleportation array between the Dao Sect and the other sects.

The Xingchen True Lord of the Taiqing Peak of the Taoist Sect is waiting here with the eldest disciple of the main peak’s Master True Lord, Mo Bai Zhenren. Behind them are the Master True Lord’s second disciple Du Bing, third disciple Zi Ling, fourth disciple Zhenyue, and fifth disciple Zhenjiang.

The main peak was overjoyed. With such a grand ceremony underway, naturally, all the disciples who could return did so, and all the important figures from the main peak had returned. They were accompanied by some of the main peak's inner disciples, who were responsible for receiving the sect's distinguished guests and arranging their food and lodging.

When Du Shuangshuang first met the people from Dao Sect, she was very excited and wanted to go up and ask whether her family was still considered members of Dao Sect. However, she knew very well that her family was insignificant compared to this grand ceremony, so she could only bear it for the time being and contact Senior Sister Lingling after she arrived at her residence. She had sent her several messages before and she had not replied. She should think carefully about how to recover.