Yunxi felt that even the Old Ancestors had their improper moments. They too had come through youthful recklessness, and that made them seem more down-to-earth, no longer so impossibly distant.
As for Haoran Sect's most mysterious existence, Yunxi would be lying if she said she was not interested. Besides, being able to travel through the Cultivation Realm under another identity sounded quite interesting, so she asked seriously:
"Old Ancestor, if this junior wishes to join, must I undergo any trials? Are there any specific requirements? This junior's current injuries make it impossible for me to fight."
Old Ancestor Hao Yi replied with a smile:
"Your investigation this time into information overlooked by the sect over the past five hundred years was the first trial. This Venerable is very satisfied with the answers you submitted, which is why I decided to let you remain in the Honeycomb for the time being. This Venerable intends for you to take over the position of 'Bee King.'
"If the Weiyu Realm does not wish to fall into the trap laid out by evil cultivators once again, then we must seize the initiative. Since you entered the sect, this Venerable has discovered that, with your keen instincts, you have intentionally or unintentionally exposed several evil cultivator plots. Thus, the second trial is to become the sect's eyes and ears. Do you have confidence?"
"Yes!"
Yunxi answered firmly, but inwardly, she felt that Old Ancestor Hao Yi had dangled a carrot in front of her, making her pull the millstone with all her might while expecting her to regard it as an entrance trial. But who told her she wanted to join Dark Night Profound Rain? The Old Ancestor's schemes truly ran deep—and never repeated themselves.
Seeing Yunxi's flickering eyes, Old Ancestor Hao Yi grew even