Accompanying them were Master Pei Wanyu and older sister Lu Yunzhu.

Ji Wenchang, who had been waiting for a while, led Lu Jin'an and the others into Taiyi Hall, where the image of the Saint Heir Zheng Dongliu undergoing the Heavenly Human Five Declines came into view.

Lu Jin'an set down Zhiyu and bowed to Zheng Dongliu: "Sect Master."

"It's good that you're back." Zheng Dongliu placed his hands on the armrests: "Since you're back today, we'll hold the Sect Master ceremony tomorrow."

"Disciple will obey."

Lu Jin'an bowed again and looked up at Zheng Dongliu without saying a word. From the moment he received the news about the Sect Master while at the Lin Yuan Sword Sect and rushed back from the Spirit Clan to see Zheng Dongliu, he noticed that after Zheng Dongliu entered the Heavenly Human Five Declines, he aged rapidly.

So rapidly that it was abnormal.

But Lu Jin'an didn't ask further, only briefly recounting the events of killing Ling Haozi and the Candle Dragon.

After listening, Zheng Dongliu closed his eyes and slowly said, "This is something you should worry about. Right now, I only want to see you take this position... for yourself and for the Human Clan."

"Disciple understands."

As he spoke, he patted Zhiyu's little head: "I will also handle the matter concerning Zhiyu."

"Mm..." Zheng Dongliu nodded: "Go on, I need to rest a bit."

The doors of Taiyi Hall slowly closed as Ji Wenchang looked at Lu Jin'an: "How do you plan to handle Zhiyu's matter?"

"She wants to return, so let her." Lu Jin'an looked down at Zhiyu: "If she returns, it will be for the best.

Junior Master Ji, you don't need to worry, I'll take care of everything."

Ji Wenchang nodded, already having an understanding in his heart.

Zhiyu's bloodline must never be devoured by Zhu Tianqi. Since the Saint Heir is allowing Zhiyu to return, it suggests that war is inevitable.

The so-called hundred-year peace treaty is worthless!

Knowing what needed to be done, Ji Wenchang hurriedly began making arrangements after sending off Lu Jin'an and the others.

"Are you really going to let her go back?" Pei Wanyu asked softly.

"Yes." Lu Jin'an, holding Zhiyu again, said: "There must be some loophole in the hundred-year peace treaty signed by the Sect Master and Zhu Tianqi, and Zhiyu is the key to breaking this agreement."

"But before sending Zhiyu back, there are two things to be done, one tomorrow and the other must be completed today."

"What are they?"

"Space."

Quietly uttering the word, Lu Jin'an looked at Jun Bingquan blocking the path, smiling slightly: "Your trip here was not in vain."

Upon hearing this, Jun Bingquan realized his goal had been achieved. This meant there was no need to forcibly take Zhiyu at Lu Jin'an's Sect Master ceremony tomorrow.

Before leaving, the Clan Leader had said, "If the Wandao Sect does not agree, you may die in the Wandao Sect," knowing this was the Clan Leader's way of making Jun Bingquan, the 'emissary,' a pretext for war.

After all, the Azure Dragon Clan had always been lackluster in their efforts against the Human Clan. If the Wandao Sect did not hand over Zhiyu, the Azure Dragon Clan would completely side with Zhu Tianqi...

But now that the Wandao Sect has agreed, there's no need for him to die.

With this in mind, Jun Bingquan tried to soften his tone: "Zhiyu was born in the Dragon Clan, raised in the Dragon Clan. Her wish to return to her own place is good...

Thank you, Saint Lu, for taking care of Zhiyu during this time."

After speaking, he looked at Zhiyu with some expectation. Since Zhiyu had agreed, he could take Zhiyu back today.

"Zhiyu, let's go with..."

Before Jun Bingquan finished speaking, Lu Jin'an, holding Zhiyu, suddenly appeared in front of him and kicked him to the ground: "Why are you in such a rush, hmm?"

Lu Jin'an looked down at Jun Bingquan: "Did I say you could take her back now?"

This kick was so powerful that Jun Bingquan, feeling as if all his internal organs had shifted, looked at Lu Jin'an with a pained expression but quickly got up: "The little dragon didn't mean it like that, just wanted to first show her the current situation of the Dragon Clan..."

"Let's consider that's what you meant." Lu Jin'an walked past him: "Zhiyu will return, but only when I send her off."

Listening to Lu Jin'an's voice, Jun Bingquan's heart sank. Who knows when Lu Jin'an would send Zhiyu away.

It seemed he'd still have to speak out of line at Lu Jin'an's Sect Master ceremony tomorrow...

Jun Bingquan sighed lightly, realizing he still had to face death.

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Returning to Taichu Hall, Lu Jin'an took Zhiyu directly to the kitchen. He had to prepare a feast for Zhiyu.

Zhiyu eagerly leaned on the kitchen counter, seemingly having forgotten about returning, occasionally smearing cream with her finger, playfully trying to amuse herself.

Outside, Pei Wanyu watched the gradually disappearing Heavenly Tribulation beyond the rear mountain and asked Lu Yunzhu beside her: "Zheng Sect Master is aging too quickly, does it relate to Outer Heaven?"

"He is not entirely himself, so his life cannot be entirely in his own hands." Lu Yunzhu said indifferently: "He has seen the 'origin' of Outer Heaven, right there in that Taiyi Hall."

Pei Wanyu turned her head to look at her, "Just one glance, and you could tell?"

"Hmm..."

"Do you have a plan?"

"Zheng Dongliu won't let anyone meddle in this matter." Lu Yunzhu sat sideways on the stone bench, reached out to take a wine jug, and continued while pouring, "You should also be prepared to deal with the Black Phoenix Clan."

"Me?" Pei Wanyu blinked her eyes, "There's no need for me to worry about such trivial matters now."

Lu Yunzhu gave her a sideways glance, "Relying on the disciple?"

"What else?" Pei Wanyu said confidently, "Although it's not exactly the 'raising a child for old age' thing from the mortal world, it's not far off.

My treasured disciple has grown up now, as a man, he should stand in front to protect me, his Master~"

"Heh..." Lu Yunzhu took a sip, "Embarrassing roast chicken."

"What about you?" Pei Wanyu rolled her eyes at her, "Raised him just to use him up?"

Lu Yunzhu put down the cup, chuckled softly as if recalling something, "Yunding is not his destination, nor is the Outer Heaven… Of course, I don't mean a larger world beyond the outer heaven."

"Hmm?" Pei Wanyu looked at Lu Yunzhu in surprise, "Then what is it?"

"You guess."

"Heh... can't be bothered with you."

Pei Wanyu lightly moved her lotus steps to the back mountain to find Xiao Yinruo and Zhu Nanzhi, after all, her good disciple is currently unavailable, so she has to help him say a few good words to the newly-emerged immortal girl.

Beside the stone table, Lu Yunzhu drank her wine, occasionally glancing at Lu Jin'an busy in the kitchen, chuckling softly.

"Haven't returned home yet since coming out..."

In the kitchen, Zhiyu, jumping around mischievously, watched her Master who couldn't help but laugh out loud, her pair of heterochromatic eyes growing ever brighter.

She sneaked several glances at her Master then looked outside, seeing Lu Yunzhu sipping wine lost in thought, she cheerfully ran to the door, then...

She closed the kitchen door with a bang.

Due to using too much force, the closing sound was a bit loud, and the somewhat guilty Zhiyu got scared still, with her dark dragon tail straight up to the sky.

Lu Jin'an turned to glance at this young Candle Dragon girl, and couldn't help but laugh, "Thought up some mischief again, huh?"

Hearing Lu Jin'an's voice, Zhiyu quickly turned around with a giggle, relieved, and said, "Master, guess~"

It seems her little antics towards her Master worked; he wouldn't suspect she's up to 'naughtiness'.

"Want me to guess..."

Lu Jin'an glanced at her wagging tail, truly unsure what game she was up to.

"I can't guess it."

"Then... Master, just close your eyes and you'll know."

Seeing Zhiyu's expectant expression, Lu Jin'an didn't think too much and directly closed his eyes, "Alright, say it."

Zhiyu quickly ran to his side, climbed onto the kitchen counter, and waved her hands: "Master really closed his eyes, right?"

"Really closed them, I can't see what you're doing now."

Lu Jin'an found it amusing, actually more curious about what this little girl wanted to do.

"That's good~"

Zhiyu jumped off the counter, then squeezed hard between Lu Jin'an and the counter.

Lu Jin'an couldn't help but laugh, was this little girl afraid he wouldn't guess? Really wanted to play with fire, huh?

Just as this thought crossed his mind, he felt Zhiyu squatting down and heard the sound of clothing tearing.

Lu Jin'an's heart jolted, he quickly opened his eyes to look down, "Zhiyu, you..."

Zhiyu raised her head, eagerly looking at her Master, her Immortal Clothes torn into strips.

"Master, would you give Zhiyu a farewell present?"

"..."

Lu Jin'an opened his mouth, she really wanted to play with 'fire'.

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