Especially the latest news involving Elder Song’s guests being attacked in the middle of the night.
Curiosity was unavoidable.
Still, nobody dared to ask questions.
Disciples who served important elders understood one thing very clearly.
Sotis speaking less was the smartest decision.
A single careless sentence could ruin years of effort.
The position of a servant disciple was highly coveted within the sect. This position was second only to personal disciples which was a rarity.
Compared to ordinary disciples who spent their days competing for missions and cultivation resources, serving an elder offered greater safety and more opportunities.
Of course, it also ca with risks.
If an elder was pleased, life beca easy.
If an elder was offended, life beca difficult.
The guards clearly had no intention of gambling with their future.
After passing through several courtyards and corridors, the three finally entered the inner section of the residence.
Su Mo quietly observed his surroundings.
Compared to Song ilin’s courtyard, Shen Kai’s residence felt much more solemn.
The architecture was grand without being excessive.
Ancient red buildings stood beside stone paths lined with carefully maintained gardens. Decorative ponds reflected the morning sunlight while spirit trees swayed gently in the mountain breeze.
Everything carried the feeling of history.
The ho of soone who had lived for many decades.
"It really is larger than Sister Song’s place."
Su Mo spoke casually.
Song ilin rolled her eyes.
"He’s the Great Elder. Where can I compare with him?"
"Fair point." Su Mo nodded, getting a annoyed glare from her.
Yang Qingxi suppressed a smile, amused by their antics.
A few monts later, Song ilin slowed her steps.
"I can sense their presence."
She pointed toward a large building ahead.
"They should be inside."
Su Mo nodded. He had already sensed two auras as well.
One of them was very familiar.
[Shen Xing is here too.]
Just as they approached the living hall, a sudden voice rang out from inside.
"Why don’t you believe ?!"
The three stopped simultaneously. The voice was filled with grievance and cries.
It was Shen Xing.
Before anyone could react, her voice sounded again.
"It was really Mom! I saw her with my own eyes!"
"She’s alive!"
Her words grew increasingly emotional.
"Let’s go look for her, Dad!"
For a brief mont, silence followed.
Then—
*Bang!*
A dull sound echoed through the hall.
Imdiately afterward ca a painful cry.
Song ilin’s expression changed. Yang Qingxi’s brows furrowed. Even Su Mo narrowed his eyes.
Inside, Shen Xing’s voice beca noticeably weaker.
"Ouch..."
A deep voice followed. It was calm and steady carrying undeniable authority.
"Co back to your senses, stupid girl. Yuna has already left this world."
"You need to accept reality."
The atmosphere instantly beca heavy.
Song ilin’s heart sank.
She still rembered Shen Xing’s words from the previous night.
At the ti, she had assud the girl was overwheld by grief and had been talking nonsense. But hearing the sa thing again now...
Even Song ilin wasn’t completely certain anymore.
Just then, the deep voice sounded once more.
"Elder Song."
The voice was directed precisely toward the door.
"Since you’ve arrived, co in."
Song ilin suppressed the turmoil in her heart. Then she pushed the door open.
The scene inside imdiately entered everyone’s view.
An elderly man stood calmly in the center of the hall with his hands clasped behind his back.
His hair was already white, but his posture remained straight as a spear.
Years of authority naturally radiated from him.
This was Shen Kai. The Great Elder of White Moon Sect.
anwhile, not far away, Shen Xing sat on the floor.
One hand was clutching her head.
Tears still lingered in the corners of her eyes.
Her face carried both pain and unwillingness.
"Ouch..."
She rubbed the spot where she had clearly been struck.
Then she looked up.
The mont her gaze t the newcors, embarrassnt imdiately appeared on her face.
Especially when she saw Su Mo and Yang Qingxi standing there.
For a second, she wished the floor would open and swallow her whole.
Unfortunately, reality was cruel.
The witnesses had arrived at the worst possible mont.
And from the looks of it... They had heard everything and saw her getting beaten up.
So shaful. They must be seen her crying too.
***
Song ilin was the first to recover from the shock.
She stepped forward slightly and cupped her fists.
"Great Elder, sorry for coming here unannounced."
Shen Kai slowly withdrew his gaze from Shen Xing and nodded.
"You are always welco here, Elder Song." His voice remained calm, though there was obvious exhaustion hidden beneath it. "If anything, it is my fault for letting you witness such an embarrassing sight."
Song ilin shook her head.
"There is no need to say that. Besides, we already heard part of the conversation before entering."
Her eyes moved toward Shen Xing.
The young woman had finally climbed to her feet, though her eyes were still red.
A mont later, Song ilin asked the question that had been bothering her ever since the previous night.
"Xing, about what you told yesterday... were you serious?"
The atmosphere inside the hall imdiately beca quiet.
Shen Xing’s body stiffened.
Yet this ti she did not retreat. She looked directly at Song ilin and nodded.
"Everything I said was true."
There was no hesitation in her voice.
"Believe ."
While speaking, her gaze accidentally t Yang Qingxi’s.
A trace of guilt flashed across her face.
It was very fleeting. Yet Yang Qingxi still noticed it. Her eyes narrowed slightly. She did not interrupt imdiately.
Instead, she turned toward Song ilin.
"What exactly is this about, Sister Song?"
The question sounded calm. However, Song ilin’s fingers unconsciously tightened.
For the first ti since entering the hall, hesitation appeared clearly on her face.
Su Mo’s brows also furrowed. He also felt sothing was wrong. He looked at both Shen Xing and Song ilin. Then he asked in a calm tone.
"Sister Song."
"What are you two hiding from us?"
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