After hearing this, True Venerable Haoran gave Yunxi a meaningful look. Everything went without saying. Yunxi chuckled and flashed away from the Back Mountain, heading for the main hall of Haoran Peak.
When Haohui saw Yunxi suddenly appear before him, his eyes lit up. Smiling, he cupped his hands and said:
"Congratulations on leaving seclusion, True Venerable Ranxi."
Yunxi found it rather strange and said with a smile:
"Sect Master Haohui, why are you being so formal? You watched me grow up. Just call me Ranxi!"
Haohui replied with a smile:
"Alright. When there are no outsiders, I'll still call you Ranxi. But before outsiders, as acting Sect Master, I must preserve the dignity of a Mahayana True Venerable."
Yunxi nodded in agreement, sat directly in the seat of honor, and then asked:
"Why has the Sect Master of Moon Gate requested an audience with me?"
Haohui shook his head.
"I don't know. But Yin Yue, the Sect Master of Moon Gate, said that you would know."
Yunxi nodded helplessly.
"Invite her in!"
"Alright."
Haohui was actually quite curious as well. Why would Moon Gate of the Demon Realm come seeking Ranxi? Still, he had a disciple invite the visitor into the main hall.
The moment Yin Yue entered the hall, she spotted Ranxi seated at the head. That delicate, youthful face gave her a sense of unreality. Only when she sensed the pressure radiating from the other woman did she respectfully cup her hands and say:
"Yin Yue of Moon Gate greets True Venerable Ranxi."
Yunxi smiled faintly.
"Sect Master Yin Yue, you are too courteous. Please, sit."
Once Yin Yue had taken her seat, Yunxi came straight to the point.
"Sect Master Yin Yue, you requested an audience with me. What is the matter?"
Yin Yue raised her