Wanqi You paused as he stroked his handsome beard, surprise flashing through his eyes at the answer.
"You all have Merit protecting you? Since when has Merit become so easy to earn?"
Yunxi smiled faintly and explained,
"The eight of us all ascended from the Weiling Realm. When we ascended, however, we drew the entire realm up with us. Presumably, the Weiling Realm has now returned to its original place.
"We gained Merit because of this, which was why we broke through one after another after converting our Immortal Yuan Force. Because the tribulations came so suddenly, we damaged the Immortal Transformation Pool, giving the attendant Immortal Official an excuse to send us here.
"The Immortal Official behind you should be able to verify this. At the time, the Immortal Official even reminded me. But I underwent two tribulations in succession and utterly destroyed the Immortal Transformation Pool. With empty pockets, I had no choice but to come here and mine immortal stones to repay my debt. It is truly shameful."
After hearing Yunxi's explanation, Wanqi You's expression visibly softened. He had long received news that the missing corner of the Immortal Domain had returned. He had not expected to encounter cultivators who had drawn an entire Weiling Realm into ascension. Smiling, he said,
"Not bad. As expected of cultivators capable of leading an entire realm through ascension—bold and courageous. Jin Lai has kicked an iron plate this time. Would you be willing to stay temporarily with the Wanqi Family? Once we settle the matter of the Jin Family secretly mining immortal ore on our territory, you may leave."
Yunxi did not agree rashly. Only after carefully considering her words did she say,
"Senior Wanqi, we are willing to recount what happened to us and prove that Immortal Elder Jin