They arrived very quickly.
That great hall was where the elders of Cloud Hidden Sect usually discussed important matters. Ordinary cultivators were not allowed to enter, so aside from Lin Xuan, only the Youth surnamed Long and the Silver-Eyed Maiden went along.
As for the other disciples, they all stopped in tacit agreement. Among them were Red Silk, Fairy Shi, and the others who had returned with him.
Although Lin Xuan had not asked what trouble Cloud Hidden Sect had run into along the way, even the Sect Protection Array had been activated, so there had clearly been no small change. At a time like this, whether by sentiment or reason, Red Silk and the others naturally would not disturb Lin Xuan.
And as cultivators who had returned together with the Supreme Elder, they naturally would not be neglected here. Disciples in charge of receiving guests had already gone up to greet them and arrange temporary lodging for them.
The VIP Building was the best choice.
As for how things should be arranged afterward, they were not clear either. Naturally, they had to wait for further instructions from Elder Lin.
Leaving that aside for now.
After they arrived at the great hall, maidservants naturally served fine wine, melons, and fruit.
But Lin Xuan had no time to sit down before he began questioning them point-blank. "Senior Brother, Senior Sister, what exactly happened? The moment Lin returned, I was actually attacked by disciples of the sect. Although it looked as if they had mistaken me for someone else, acting so indiscriminately without asking whether it was black or white is rather excessive. What change has the sect encountered that has made the disciples below see enemies in every tree and blade of grass?"
"And also, even the Sect Protection Array