Do you really think you can get me with just a banana?

Guan Shanyu coughed, feeling that he shouldn't waste any more time on such matters, and turned to look at Yan Ruchen. Yan Ruchen was standing aside, watching the road. Seeing Guan Shanyu looking over, he replied, "Of course, let's go wherever is closer."

Although Su Yi heard the approval, he still hummed a little unconvinced. Qing Fan dragged him aside and patted his shoulder to comfort him.

After a while, everyone was covered in dust and looked a bit disheveled. Initially, the disciples were worried about being watched on the street, but because they were wearing the simple linen clothes Li Qi had given them, and it was late, pedestrians were all rushing home and no one paid them any attention. So, everyone, who had been cautious and kept their heads down at first, gradually became more relaxed.

But another disadvantage of covering your head and face with dirt is that even the disciples of your own sect don’t recognize you.

Just as Su Yi was excitedly preparing to go forward and hug the two disciples in pink scarves standing in front of the Yuchen Palace gate, she was ruthlessly pushed away by them.

"There's no rice porridge to give out today, so there's no point in you taking advantage of us."

Su Yi looked at them in shock, expressionless, and then she put her hands on her hips and shouted, "Shi bullshit, I'm Su Yi!"

"Huh?" The two disciples glanced at each other, somewhat incredulous. Su Yi wiped his face with his sleeve excitedly, stretched his head in front of them and asked them to look carefully, saying, "Open your eyes wide and see clearly!"

The two disciples stretched their heads to examine him carefully. Suddenly, their eyes lit up. They pushed open the door and shouted inside, "Master! The young master is back!"

Guan Shanyu and the others were stunned. Su Yi turned around and ran to them, pulling them into the palace gate.

Everyone was still in a daze when they saw a large group of people running out from the corridor not far away. The leader was the tearful Li Xiuqi. Seeing Su Yi standing there covered in dirt, he hurriedly called out, "Hey, son, you're finally back! I told you not to go, but you insisted on going. Look at what you've done to yourself! What are you wearing?"

Countless maids and servants came up and said, "Master, you are back!"

The disciples standing aside finally came to their senses.

Su Yi, is actually Li Xiuqi's son? !

Guan Shanyu looked at him in disbelief, thinking that he did want to write that Li Xiuqi had a son, but this setting was not used for the time being and the name had not yet been chosen. In this world, he actually appeared?

And you've been eating and living with them for so long?!

Guan Shanyu stared at him with wide eyes. Aside from Yan Ruchen, the other disciples all had the same expression. Li Xiuqi saw the others behind him, all covered in dust and dirt. He looked at Qingfan and asked, "Qingfan, why are you all in such a mess? And Yide and the others, what are they wearing? It's good to be back. Go wash up. Talk to me about what happened at Wangshuiling."

Su Yi paused, and Qing Fan bowed and said, "Master, they are not Yi De and his group. They are disciples from other sects that Su Yi and I met on the road."

Li Xiuqi asked doubtfully, "What about Yide and the others? Are they still following behind?"

Su Yi took a deep breath and said sadly, "Dad, they are all dead. Only Qingfan and I are left."

"What?!" Li Xiuqi widened his eyes.

In the hall, the disciples had already taken their seats, and the maids were busy pouring tea and passing fruit. The atmosphere was a bit solemn. Li Xiuqi sat at the top, tightly holding Su Yi's hand. After listening to everyone's stories of the past few days, his eyes welled up. He turned to Yan Ruchen and said gratefully, "I see. Ruchen, thank you so much for saving my son. If it weren't for you, my son would... well, he's my only son."

Yan Ruchen quickly responded modestly, "Palace Master, you are too kind. Su Yi is very brave, and he played an indispensable role in our escape this time."

Su Yi scratched her head shyly and stole a glance at Li Xiuqi, only to see that he was still immersed in the grief of losing his other disciples. After a long sigh, he said firmly, "Since you all saw it with your own eyes, this matter is inextricably linked to Yun Jichan. We must gather the elders of the sect to urgently discuss countermeasures! We cannot let the murderer go unpunished. We must avenge the eight disciples who died in our palace!"

Su Yi asked, "Dad, should we summon all the immortal sects to come to Yuchen Palace for discussion?"

Li Xiuqi pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "All the elders of Tianxuan Dao Sect are in Zixiao Spirit Realm right now. Instead of gathering them all here, it would be faster for us to go there."

After hearing this, Yan Ruchen and Guan Shanyu looked at each other, both a little confused. Yan Ruchen asked, "Palace Master, are you saying that all the elders of Tianxuan are in Zixiao Spirit Realm? But what happened in Tianxuan?"

Li Xiuqi was startled when he heard this, his gaze sweeping calmly across the audience before hesitating for a moment. Seeing his expression, Yan Ruchen and the others felt he might be hiding something. Li Xiuqi coughed softly and was about to open his mouth to explain when a crisp voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.

“…Is this the place…I’m back…I’m so anxious…”

Intermittent sounds came from far away and everyone looked involuntarily in the direction of the sound. They saw a woman in elegant clothes slowly walking into the hall, followed by several maids with lowered brows and pleasant looks. Yan Ruchen squinted his eyes and looked carefully, and recognized that the woman was Li Suyin.

Li Suyin walked into the hall and bowed to her father, Li Xiuqi. She then nodded slightly to the other disciples before turning to Li Xiuqi and asking, "Dad, I heard my younger brother is back from Wangshui Ridge. Where is he?"

"Sister, I'm here." Before Li Xiuqi gave any instructions, Su Yi raised her hand and replied quietly.

Li Suyin turned around and saw her brother, who was covered in dust and looked a little timid, sitting beside her and looking at her. She walked up to him and twisted his shoulder without saying a word.

Su Yi hissed in pain, but didn't dare cry out. Li Su Yin grabbed his shoulders and looked him up and down carefully, afraid to miss a single scratch. She scolded him, "I told you to go to Wangshuiling. You ignored my advice and even ran away secretly! If you act so willfully next time, I will break your legs. Let's see if you dare to do it again!"

Su Yi heard this, a trace of guilt flashed across her face, but also with a bit of relief, she replied: "Sister, I know I was wrong, and I will definitely not be so impulsive next time. This time, thanks to the timely rescue of the disciples of Tianxuan Sect, I was able to return safely."

Upon hearing this, Li Suyin noticed Yan Ruchen and others standing nearby. She quickly stopped her actions and was about to step forward to thank them. When her eyes met Yan Ruchen's, she suddenly realized that the other person's face seemed familiar.

Seeing this, Yan Ruchen took the initiative to step forward and introduced himself, "My name is Yan Ruchen, a disciple of the Tianxuan Sect. I am honored to be accompanying your brother this time and helping him escape danger is my duty."

Li Suyin seemed to have not heard clearly, still a little dazed, and asked with some stammering: "Yan... Yan... Yan..."

"Yan Ruchen." Yan Ruchen repeated politely.

This time, Li Suyin finally heard clearly. Her pupils suddenly dilated, and she took a sharp breath. She quickly bowed and said, "So you... are Yan... Ruchen. I'm Li Suyin, and I've heard a lot about you. Are you discussing something? I haven't seen my brother in such a long time, and I'm a little excited. I'm sorry to bother you. You guys continue your conversation, and I'll take my leave."

After saying that, she hurriedly bowed to Li Xiuqi and the other disciples, turned around, and ran out of the hall holding up her skirt.

Yan Ruchen was a little confused and looked at Li Xiuqi suspiciously. Guan Shanyu, who was standing beside her, saw that she came and went in a hurry, and seemed to be escaping in a hurry. He looked at her with some confusion until her back disappeared in the corridor.

Li Xiuqi sighed heavily upon seeing this. His daughter usually behaved inappropriately when she saw a handsome boy. It seemed that next time there was an important occasion, he would have to lock her up and not let her out to embarrass herself.

He did not explain the incident any further. Instead, he slammed his hand on the table and said, "I will give the order now. Prepare the carriages and horses. All young monks, please set off with me to Zixiao immediately."

"Okay!" The disciples below the stage responded.

So just now, Yan Ruchen and the others' questions about why Tianxuan was in Zixiao at this time seemed to be forgotten because of this little episode when Li Suyin came in.

Yan Ruchen stood by the door, watching the Yuchen Palace staff methodically prepare the carriages and horses, with Li Xiuqi directing them. He thought to himself that Li Xiuqi had been hesitant and seemed to be hiding something. He would have to find a chance to question him thoroughly before they set off.

But when he turned around, he saw Guan Shanyu had already approached Li Xiuqi and asked seriously:

"Palace Master Li, has something happened to our Tianxuan?"

Yan Ruchen: “…”

Li Xiuqi selected a few fast horses and was instructing the servants to put on the saddles when he heard someone asking a question. Turning around, he saw a gray, slightly worried face. Recognizing that this person was also a disciple of Tianxuan, he hesitated and said, "I think it would be better if the Tianxuan elders spoke to you personally about this matter. I think it's not appropriate."

After hearing this, Guan Shanyu's face suddenly fell.

If he says it's not suitable, then it's not a big deal.

Could it be that...another elder of Tianxuan...died?

Guan Shanyu thought about it and his face turned pale. He looked at Li Xiuqi in disbelief. Li Xiuqi saw his expression and immediately comforted him, "It's not that serious..."

"Palace Master, just tell me." Guan Shanyu suddenly grasped his hand, his face filled with worry as he said, "Just…just give me a glimpse of the truth, so I can be mentally prepared. I'm afraid I…can't bear this blow."

Li Xiuqi sighed upon seeing this and waved at him. When Guan Shanyu approached, he whispered, "You'll know sooner or later anyway, so it's okay to tell you now. Don't be too surprised."

Guan Shanyu nodded vigorously, so Li Xiuqi whispered something into his ear.

Yan Ruchen watched silently from behind. He saw Li Xiuqi lean over and whisper something in Guan Shanyu's ear. Guan Shanyu immediately let out a loud roar after hearing it:

"What the hell! What did you say?!"

Li Xiuqi quickly covered Guan Shanyu's mouth, looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, then pulled Guan Shanyu aside and whispered a few words. Guan Shanyu nodded in astonishment, then closed his mouth and said nothing more.

Seeing this, Yan Ruchen frowned, not knowing what they were talking about. Just as he was about to step forward to ask, the servant at the door called out, "Master, the carriages and horses are ready. How do we divide the disciples?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuqi released Guan Shanyu and walked out the door. Two carriages and three fast horses were ready outside for the disciples to choose from. He glanced at them, nodded, and said, "Okay, young monks, please make your choice."

The other disciples came forward to make their selections. Guan Shanyu saw Yan Ruchen coming towards him, and he cried out, "Ah!" and turned to run away. But before he could even lift his foot, someone grabbed him by the collar. Yan Ruchen took advantage of the situation and put his arm around Guan Shanyu's shoulder. He turned to Li Xiuqi and said, "Palace Master, Shanyu and I have decided to ride together."

Guan Shanyu: "Ah? Me?"