After hearing Cao Yi's explanation, Yunxi paused for a moment. True Venerable Mingyou's reasoning felt somewhat far-fetched, but it did make sense. She gave a light cough and said,
"Since that is the case, let us first meet the cultivators visiting from the Ghost Domain."
Cao Yi, who carried the air of a scholar, smiled faintly. Then his expression turned serious as he quickened his pace and followed Yunxi into the main hall of Haoran Peak.
Sect Master Yugeng was still in seclusion, attempting a breakthrough, so Venerable Haohui continued to serve as acting sect leader. However, from the highest-ranking members to the lowest disciples, everyone had tacitly accepted Haohui as the sect leader. Yunxi naturally went along with it, cupping her hands as she said,
"Why did Sect Leader summon me out of seclusion? Is there some urgent matter?"
Haohui had been pushed into the position of acting sect leader like a duck driven onto a perch. The complicated sect affairs of the past three years had worn down his temper completely. He occasionally slacked off in secret, but this time, someone from the Netherworld Sect of the Ghost Domain had specifically requested to invite Ranxi and Cao Yi to the Ghost Domain to resolve a problem. He could not easily refuse.
Though he was currently acting sect leader, he could not make the decision alone. He simply invited them both over to ask for Ranxi and Cao Yi's opinions.
The sect's dignity was important, but he also had to respect their wishes. Besides, Haoran Sect could only barely be considered a second-rate sect in the Spirit Domain. Its foundation was still somewhat lacking, and he had no intention of making Ranxi and Cao Yi win fame for the sect. Steady, solid development was the proper path. Thus, if