The whole family went mad, but the junior sister turned the tables and her luck soared.

Before Rong Xuan could react, Xie Qianjue beside her shot out like an arrow!

"Thank you, Junior Brother!"

Fortunately, Rong Xuan reacted quickly and caught up with Xie Qianjue's speed.

However, when the two rushed to the spot where the black cat had been standing, the strange cat had already disappeared.

Only a pale blue spirit stone glowed as it fell to the ground, illuminating the dark earth of the Demon Realm with a shimmering blue light.

Xie Qianjue took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and used it to pick up the spirit stone through the handkerchief.

"Why did that cat leave a photo stone here?"

"That cat was really strange. I thought it was a demon cat."

Rong Xuan examined the recording stone in his hand and suggested, "We shouldn't stay here any longer. Let's go find my master and meet up first."

Xie Qianjue responded, put the recording stone in his hand into his storage bag, looked around and found nothing unusual, then went with Rong Xuan to find Wen Fuyue.

Hidden in the Yin-Yang Path, Xiao Ji was stroking the head of the cat in his arms when he saw the two figures leaving. He then turned back to the Ghost Realm.

Rong Xuan and Xie Qianjue did not go far, and soon returned to Wen Fuyue and the others.

The days of running around, anxiety and worry had completely worn away Wen Fuyue's composure, and now his gentle, moon-like face carried a hint of dejection.

Despite this, Wen Fuyue still forced herself to talk to Xiao Xun.

Upon seeing Rong Xuan and Xie Qianjue, Wen Fuyue immediately looked over and said, "I just told City Lord Xiao that I was going to look for you."

"Although this area has been thoroughly searched, we cannot rule out other unknown dangers. Please do not stray too far from us."

Now, for Wen Fuyue, anything outside his sight is considered far away.

Rong Xuan and Xie Qianjue knew that Wen Fuyue was already overwhelmed with worry because of their junior sister's danger, so they dared not let him worry about it anymore.

Rong Xuan obediently replied, "Yes, Master."

Xie Qianjue then took out the recording stone he had found from his sleeve and handed it to Wen Fuyue.

"Elder Wen, just now when I went to the edge of the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss, I bumped into a strange cat carrying this image-recording stone."

"When the cat saw us drop the stone on the spot, it turned around and ran away, and we couldn't catch it."

Wen Fuyue took the recording stone and examined it closely. To her surprise, the strange stone spun around in the sunlight, and Ning Tinglan exclaimed, "Master, look here! It's Junior Sister's handwriting!"

Ning Tinglan's words startled everyone, and Wen Fuyue and the others looked in the direction Ning Tinglan was pointing.

The original image was a blue shadow cast by the photo stone under the sunlight, which landed on the ground in the shape of the character "辞" (cí, meaning "to resign").

When they were in the Nanhua Sect, Ning Tinglan and Yun Yici went to and from get out of class together every day, and he was extremely familiar with her handwriting.

This discovery greatly boosted everyone's spirits, and the days-long search finally yielded a clue.

Wen Fuyue said, "I'd like to trouble Fellow Daoist Xiao Xun to take my disciples back to the Demon Palace first. I'll go and summon Fellow Daoist Di Zhao."

"Perhaps there is news about Xiao Ci inside."

After Xiao Xun brought Ning Tinglan and the other two back, Wen Fuyue went to find the imperial edict.

The emperor ordered him to remain at the spot where Xiao Ci had fallen that day, without eating, drinking, sleeping, or resting.

When Wen Fuyue arrived, Di Zhao was staring blankly at the bottom of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons.

His bright and gorgeous red clothes looked almost withered and tragic.

Wen Fuyue sighed inwardly, then called out loudly, "Imperial decree, Fellow Daoist!"

"We've got news about Xiao Ci!"

The imperial edict, which had not responded to the first sentence, rushed in front of Wen Fuyue the instant she uttered her second sentence.

"really?"

His voice, which hadn't been used to speaking for a long time, suddenly broke into a hoarse and choked tone.

Wen Fuyue reaffirmed, "Just now, Xuan'er and Qianjue discovered a recording stone, which has been confirmed to have been left by Xiaoci."

"I told them to go back first, and I came here specifically to call you."

Emperor Zhao's barren eyes filled with hope. Before Wen Fuyue could say anything more, he grabbed him, sprouted wings on his back, and in an instant, they arrived outside his demon palace.

Upon arriving at the Demon Palace, Wen Fuyue, whom he had set down, stood there with disheveled hair and a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth: "Fellow Daoist Emperor's Decree..."

This is too fast!

Xiao Xun and the others haven't arrived yet!

However, arriving early has its advantages.

The photo stone is on Wen Fuyue.

He and the Emperor knew Shen Huaichuan's background well. After checking him over, they decided that if there was nothing to hide, they would show it to Xiao Xun and the others openly.

The emperor, who was already impatient, found an empty guest room with Wen Fuyue and then repaired the barrier.

Wen Fuyue was both excited and apprehensive. After infusing her spiritual power, the image-recording stone projected a screen of light.

Within the light screen are the people they worry about day and night.

The girl's clear figure appeared on the light screen, and the emperor stared at her intently, almost greedily.

Wen Fuyue became more cautious, her gaze falling on the room furnishings behind the girl.

If I'm not mistaken, even the spiritual flowers used as decorations in the room are extremely precious and hard-to-find ingredients for the Youth Preservation Pill.

Not to mention the understated yet elegant and extremely expensive decor.

Yun Yici in the light screen paused for a moment, then spoke: "Master, fellow disciples, and Senior Emperor's Decree."

"I did not die. I was fortunate enough to be saved by the seniors of the Lingwei Sect when I fell into the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons that day."

"Because the Lingwei Sect is currently in seclusion, I stayed in the Lingwei Sect to cultivate for the time being, and only in the last few days have I found a way to send you a message."

"Please don't worry, and don't keep looking for me. I will come back when I have completed my cultivation."

Unsure if there would be any problems with the recording stone, Yun Yici dared not speak carelessly. She could only subtly send a message to Wen Fuyue and the others, telling them not to worry.

The emperor exclaimed in shock and anger, "Lingwei Sect? Isn't Shen Xiu from Lingwei Sect?"

"What's with the crocodile tears?"

"What right do they have to take Xiaoci away?"

Wen Fuyue observed carefully and saw that Yun Yici on the light screen looked relaxed, with no sign of strain between his brows. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

He comforted her, saying, "No matter what, it's good that everyone is alright."

Rather than seeing his disciple lying coldly at the bottom of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons, he would rather Yun Yici had been chosen by the Lingwei Sect and taken back.

The emperor rose and said, "I am going to the Lingwei Sect."

"I will find her no matter what, whether it's heaven or earth."

Wen Fuyue frowned, disapproving of the Emperor's decision: "The Lingwei Sect has been in seclusion for many years. If your big move offends the Lingwei Sect, it will only make things difficult for Xiao Ci."

The emperor's edict was expressionless: "Then I'll search secretly."

As the two were talking, Xiao Xun returned with Ning Tinglan and the other two.

The emperor urgently inquired about the location and details of Rong Xuan and Xie Qianjue's discovery of the recording stone. After clarifying the situation, he hurriedly summoned people to search for the black cat.

Wen Fuyue then projected the image stone back onto Xiao Xun and the others.

After reading it, Xiao Xun said, "Young friend Yun had a connection with the Lingwei Sect before, so it is her good fortune to have such an encounter."

Wen Fuyue pleaded, "The Lingwei Sect has been in seclusion for a long time, so please, Fellow Daoist Xiao, do not publicize this matter."

Xiao Xun readily replied, "Young friend Yun has done a great service to my Immortal City, and I am not one to speak too much."

Xiao Xun agreed and took his leave, leaving the space to Wen Fuyue and her disciples.

Without Wen Fuyue's prompting, Rong Xuan and the other two promised, "We will not reveal a single word to anyone."

Wen Fuyue sighed, "Let's tell the outside world that Xiao Ci has been found and is currently in seclusion to recuperate. This matter has caused too much of a stir."