The moment Zonghao saw Yunxi's expression, he knew something was up, so he took the initiative to say:
"True Lord Wei, if you have matters to attend to, go ahead. I'll explain things to Ancestor Chenyin."
Yunxi swept her sleeve and put away the Message Talisman before saying quietly:
"Master has summoned me over an important matter. I can't go with you to Dharma Peak. This is the congratulatory gift I prepared for Ancestor Chenyin; please pass it on to her. Once she returns to Haoran City, she'll know about the family matters."
With that, she handed a Storage Pouch to Zonghao.
After accepting it, Zonghao said:
"Understood. Go take care of your business. Send me a Message Talisman if anything comes up."
After entering the sect, the two went their separate ways. Yunxi headed for the "Honeycomb," while Zonghao went to the inner sect's Dharma Peak.
Yunxi smoothly entered the "Honeycomb" and met her master, Yuling.
"Master, I received your Message Talisman as soon as I returned to the sect."
Yuling set down the jade slip in his hand and said directly:
"Although Xiao He claimed he had brought new information to the Western Regions, he actually wanted to see his younger sister and make sure Haoran Sect had truly rescued her. You know both siblings well, so you will handle this matter again. Let the brother and sister meet, and bring the information back while you're at it. Be careful not to let the evil cultivators set their sights on you."
"Yes, Master. This disciple will depart at once."
Yunxi immediately accepted the order. After taking the token from Yuling, she returned to Lingxue Peak. Xiao Lei was still recuperating there, in a state of semi-confinement.
With a flash of her figure, Yunxi appeared in the small courtyard