Brothers Arrive

"What?"

"Father, is this true?"

"Can Little Sister really cultivate now?"

"..."

After hearing their father's words, the brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Hao immediately cried out in surprise.

Both of them were overjoyed. If it was true, that would be wonderful.

"Of course it's true. See for yourselves!"

The Haotian Sect Master chuckled and handed Bai Lu's letter to them.

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao hurriedly snatched the letter from their father's hand and read it together.

Before long, they understood what had happened.

"So that's how it is. The reason Little Sister couldn't cultivate was actually caused by her Innate Domain. That classmate of hers is truly impressive!"

After reading it, Tang Xiao was beside himself with joy and could not help praising Gu Ziyi.

Tang Hao was also extremely happy that his little sister could cultivate now, and he was deeply grateful for Gu Ziyi's help.

However, after hearing his elder brother's words, he disagreed somewhat. "Elder Brother, Little Sister's inability to cultivate wasn't some difficult, incurable problem. That kid was just lucky enough to notice the issue!"

Not yet seventeen, Tang Hao had already been hailed as the future of the Haotian Sect, and he took great pride in it.

Thus, he was absolutely unwilling to acknowledge Gu Ziyi's excellence.

"Hao Zi, that's not right!"

"Even Grandfather couldn't identify the crux of Little Sister's problem. For her classmate to discover it and dare to focus on her Innate Domain as the key issue shows insight that cannot be underestimated!"

Hearing his younger brother's words, Tang Xiao promptly corrected and lectured him.

"That's right. For this Gu Ziyi to think of things that ordinary people would never dare consider, that wisdom alone is quite remarkable!"

The Haotian Sect Master also agreed with Tang Xiao at this point.

"Hao Er, there's nothing shameful about acknowledging someone else's strengths. Only by acknowledging others' excellence can you see yourself more clearly!"

"Father knows you are outstanding—more outstanding than your elder brother, even more outstanding than Father—but there will always be areas where others surpass you!"

"You must learn from the ways in which others are better than you. Only then can you become even better!"

The Haotian Sect Master then used this opportunity to earnestly lecture Tang Hao.

"...I understand, Father!"

Though Tang Hao's expression was somewhat unpleasant after hearing both his elder brother and father say this, he still nodded in agreement.

"Alright. This time, while you're going to bring Yue'er back, there's another matter I need you to handle!"

"That is, invite Yue'er's classmate to join our Haotian Sect. Since our Haotian Sect has discovered such an outstanding talent, there's no reason to let him slip away!"

The Haotian Sect Master nodded in satisfaction before continuing to speak to the Tang Xiao and Tang Hao brothers.

As the Number One Sect Under Heaven, the Haotian Sect might think highly of itself, but whenever it discovered outstanding talent, it would still recruit them into the sect.

Though such cases were rare!...

After Tang Yuehua finally got together with Gu Ziyi, she became a completely different person. Even when she could not cling to Gu Ziyi's side, she would occasionally stare into space by herself and smile foolishly.

Whenever she thought about finally being together with Gu Ziyi, she could not help feeling happy.

Whenever she thought of their embraces and kisses, she could not help smiling foolishly and blushing.

Naturally, Bai Lu noticed that something was off.

"Cousin, tell me honestly. You and Gu Ziyi, are you...?"

The moment Bai Lu noticed something was wrong, she immediately sought Tang Yuehua out for answers.

"...N-no, Elder Sister, we're not together!"

When Bai Lu questioned her, Tang Yuehua hurriedly waved her hands in denial.

"Did I say you were together?"

Bai Lu stared straight at Tang Yuehua until Tang Yuehua guiltily lowered her head.

"When did it happen?"

Bai Lu tapped Tang Yuehua on the head with a jade-like finger in frustration, asking irritably.

Even if Tang Yuehua said nothing, she had already guessed. It must have happened when the two met alone last time, when Tang Yuehua told Gu Ziyi the good news of her breakthrough.

"J-just... last time..."

Tang Yuehua said softly, her face red.

"You..."

Bai Lu truly did not know what to say.

She had guarded against it in every possible way, yet she never expected that, even when they were about to leave, Tang Yuehua still could not restrain herself.

"Elder Sister, don't tell the sect about him and me just yet!"

"I've already invited Gu Ziyi to join our Clear Sky Sect, and he has agreed!"

"I believe that with Gu Ziyi's abilities, as long as he is given time, he will definitely grow stronger. By then, the sect won't oppose us!"

Since Bai Lu had already discovered them, Tang Yuehua simply stopped pretending. She quickly raised her head and spoke to Bai Lu.

"Elder Sister, please!"

By the end, Tang Yuehua was looking at Bai Lu with a face full of pleading.

Because she knew that if the sect found out about her relationship with Gu Ziyi now, her father and the others would definitely never approve.

"...You trust Gu Ziyi that much?"

Bai Lu had not expected Tang Yuehua to have such a plan, and she felt an immediate headache coming on.

Now, she truly did not know whether she should agree or refuse.

It was not that she feared being blamed if the matter was exposed later. She simply did not want Tang Yuehua to be heartbroken then.

"Yes, I trust him!"

Tang Yuehua replied with utmost seriousness.

"Based on his talent of Level 1 Innate Soul Power?"

Bai Lu still wanted to shatter her cousin's illusions.

"I know, but I still trust him!"

Tang Yuehua did not care. She simply believed in Gu Ziyi.

"...Fine, I can keep quiet. But I have one condition!"

Seeing that Tang Yuehua was completely lovestruck, Bai Lu helplessly agreed before making her demand.

"Mhm, mhm, Elder Sister, tell me!"

Hearing that Bai Lu had finally been persuaded, Tang Yuehua's face lit up with joy. Without even asking what the condition was, she agreed first.

"You must promise me that you will never let Gu Ziyi affect your cultivation!"

Bai Lu had no idea what things would become after her cousin did this, so this was her only request.

"Alright, I definitely won't!"

Tang Yuehua was immediately moved by those words and promised her elder sister. She knew Bai Lu's request was entirely for her own good.

"Mhm, you promised me!"

Seeing Tang Yuehua agree, Bai Lu relaxed slightly, and her expression softened.

"I knew Elder Sister was the best!"

Tang Yuehua stepped forward and affectionately linked arms with Bai Lu, smiling sweetly.

The two had originally thought the matter was settled so simply, and Gu Ziyi had also agreed to join the Clear Sky Sect.

All they had to do next was wait until the term ended, then bring Gu Ziyi back to the sect with them.

But they had not expected Tang Xiao and Tang Hao to arrive a few days later.

Of course, when they discovered Tang Xiao and Tang Hao's arrival, they were more surprised than anything else.

"Elder Brother, Second Brother, why are you here?"