Master, don't tease me, you can't handle three of them.

The group returned to Cold Peak via the magic array.

Looking at the familiar place before her, Jingran subconsciously let go of Jingshu's hand and followed her body's instincts as she walked inside.

Watching Jing Ran walk into his residence by instinct, Jing Shu didn't say anything, but simply followed him.

Then, he saw Jingran open the door to his bedroom, pause slightly, and say to Shichuan, "I'm going to see Master. Senior Brother, you take Xiaoyou and Meng'er to the main hall and wait for us."

Shi Chuan nodded. It was indeed not suitable to continue following his master here.

"I've already sent a message to the sect leader, he should be here soon." After saying that, Shi Chuan led Gu Meng and the other two to the main hall.

After seeing everyone off, Jing Shu entered his master's room. As soon as he entered, he saw Jing Ran nestled in the plush bed, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Sure enough, Master missed his bed.

Jingran knew that Jingshu wouldn't let anyone else in, and he didn't react much when Jingshu came in.

"Aran, don't rush to sleep. The sect leader will be here soon, and we need to discuss how to awaken the spirit of the Snow Condensation Sword. After we've finished discussing it, I'll make you some peach blossom pastries."

Jing Shu sat down on the edge of the bed and gently patted Jing Ran's leg.

"Um......"

Jingran gave a muffled "hmm," and upon hearing the word "peach blossom pastry," she reluctantly turned over, grasped Jing Shu's outstretched hands, and used the strength to stand up. After giving his bed a longing look, she followed Jing Shu to the main hall.

In the main hall, Shi Chuan looked at Jing You curiously. He was able to accompany his junior brother and master, and he didn't seem to find anything wrong with his master's reaction after his return. It must be because he had a close relationship with his junior brother or master.

"I haven't had a chance to ask yet, may I ask who you are?"

Upon hearing this, Jingyou introduced himself to the two of them, "I am Jingshu's younger brother, Jingyou."

"?!" Gu Meng turned around in surprise and looked at Jing You. "Impossible, Senior Brother has lived in Hanfeng since he was a child, where would he get a younger brother?"

Gu Meng knew that her senior brother was also picked up by their master, so how could a younger brother suddenly appear out of nowhere!

Shi Chuan naturally knew this as well, and while surprised, he also had other thoughts: "Are you the junior brother's adopted brother, or his biological brother?"

“I was about to die, but my brother saved me, and then I recognized him as my elder brother. I gave myself this name,” Jingyou explained.

"Oh, I see." Gu Meng suddenly realized, and her gaze towards Jing You held a hint of pity.

Gu Meng had just sat down when she heard Jing You's words, so she stood up again, walked up to Jing You, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a serious look in her eyes.

"Then you should acknowledge me as your older sister, and I'll protect you from now on."

Jingyou: "???"

Does he seem to be starved for love? Not content with having an older brother, he needs an older sister too? Besides, isn't she younger than him?

Shi Chuan said with a smile, "Junior Sister, don't be silly. He's Junior Brother's younger brother, and he's older than you."

After Shi Chuan finished speaking, he said to Jing You, "Junior Sister didn't mean anything by it. She's the youngest among us and just wanted to be the leader for once."

Jingyou nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Senior Brother! I'm serious, okay?" Gu Meng pretended to be angry when she saw that Shi Chuan had seen through her thoughts.

"Who made Junior Sister angry? Senior Brother will teach him a lesson for you!" A hearty laugh came from the entrance of the main hall, belonging to Fan Qingyan, the sect master of Yunzang Sect.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Shi Chuan stood up. "Sect Master, Meng'er is just playing around."

Fan Qingyan just joked a couple of times. He was about to ask Shi Chuan what important matter had called him over when he saw Jing You standing to the side.

Fan Qingyan paused for a moment, then regained her composure. "And who is this?"

Shi Chuan stepped forward and explained, "This is the person that Junior Brother saved during his training. He then recognized Junior Brother as his elder brother, and his name is Jingyou."

Fan Qingyan smiled and nodded, without asking any further questions.

Jingyou nodded slightly, but he knew in his heart that the Cloud Burial Sect Master had also recognized him, after all, he and Jingyou looked very similar.

"Where is Junior Brother Jing Shu?" Fan Qingyan asked. Was he suddenly called over because Jing Shu had returned?

As Fan Qingyan was asking the question, Jing Shu walked over with Jing Ran.

Fan Qingyan looked at the two of them and recognized Jing Shu from his somewhat familiar features.

"Junior brother has grown so much? Hmm? Late stage of Golden Core?!" Fan Qingyan was feeling gratified a second ago, but the next second, upon sensing the aura emanating from Jing Shu, he exclaimed in shock.

He remembered that Jing Shu had already reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining six years ago. At that time, he was amazed by Jing Shu's cultivation speed, but in six years, from the Great Perfection of Qi Refining to the late stage of Golden Core, wasn't this cultivation speed a bit too fast?

Fan Qingyan's expression gradually turned serious. "Junior Brother Jing Shu, tell me honestly, did you engage in dual cultivation with someone while you were out on your training journey? Otherwise, how could your cultivation speed be so fast?!"

Dual cultivation can indeed rapidly increase one's cultivation level, especially since Junior Brother Jing Shu has a light spiritual root, making him a highly sought-after individual.

Jing Shu: "???"

Shi Chuan, Gu Meng, and Jing Ran: "??!"

As she spoke, Fan Qingyan glanced at Jing Ran and pointed at him, "Is it with him? Why did you call me over in such a hurry? Do you want me to plead for your uncle?"

He just saw it! Jing Shu had just let go of Jing Ran's hand before entering the room.

Jing Shu: "!!!"

Shichuan & Komu: "?!!"

Jing Ran: "........."

Jing You, who had been by Jing Shu's side for the past few years, looked at Fan Qingyan with a complicated expression. It was as if something had shattered into pieces.

As he spoke, Fan Qingyan was startled by his own imagination and quickly waved his hands, "No, Junior Brother, I can't save you! I can't plead for you either, Junior Brother, how old are you! You already..."

Fan Qingyan then remembered that there was Gu Meng beside him, so he didn't continue talking, but his eyes were full of disappointment as he looked at Jing Shu.

"Sect Leader, you... listen to me first." Jing Shu reorganized his words and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Don't overthink it, listen to me."

Jing Shu tried his best to keep his tone normal and first explained the two most important points.

"First, I did not cultivate with anyone. My rapid cultivation is due to my own efforts, plus I entered a secret realm where the flow of time is different from that in reality. I was essentially in there for ten years. Second, Sect Master, the person you were just pointing at was none other than Master."

Fan Qingyan was startled. His first thought was that Jing Shu was lying to him. How could his martial uncle still be using the shapeshifting technique here, and besides, his cultivation level wasn't high either!

But seeing that Shi Chuan and Gu Meng both nodded at him, Fan Qingyan felt a sense of unease. Could it really be true?

Fan Qingyan subconsciously rubbed the finger that had just been pointing at Jing Ran, not daring to look at Jing Ran.

Uncle-Master, you won't be angry, will you?

After Jing Shu finished speaking, he asked Jing Ran to sit down in the main seat and took the initiative to help Fan Qingyan, who was already dumbfounded.

"Sect Master, Master won't be angry. Please sit down first. The reason why the eldest brother called you here is about Master."

Gu Meng also very considerately pulled Fan Qingyan over and let him sit next to her.

"Ahem, um, I'm sorry, Uncle-Master. You were disguised, and I didn't recognize you. I may have offended you with my words, please don't be angry."

Although Jing Shu helped to get out of the predicament, Fan Qingyan still admitted his mistake first and begged his uncle not to hold it against him.