Dugu Yan's Arrival

Ye Xi unhurriedly picked up a pastry and put it into her mouth.

"If there's ever anything Aunt Ye needs my help with, I definitely won't stand on ceremony with you."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Zhong Meng entered the Great Hall, walked straight to Ye Xi's side, and whispered something only the two of them could hear.

"Young Miss, another old man and young woman have arrived outside. They should know you."

"Should I invite them in?"

Zhong Meng kept her voice very low, while her gaze occasionally flicked toward Ye Qingxue.

"An old man and a young woman?"

Ye Xi murmured to herself. Seemingly recalling something, she waved a hand dismissively.

"Invite them in. They're our own people."

Ye Xi's voice was completely casual.

She did not have many acquaintances in Heaven Dou City to begin with. The only ones fitting the description of an old man and a young woman were Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

After receiving Ye Xi's answer, Zhong Meng immediately withdrew.

Before long, Zhong Meng led Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan into the Great Hall.

"Senior, I have distinguished guests here, so I was unable to greet you outside. Please forgive me."

Ye Xi rose from her seat and spoke very politely.

"Xiao Xi, this old man doesn't care about such things. You know that."

Dugu Bo sat down in the Great Hall with Dugu Yan, his gaze discreetly sweeping over Ye Qingxue.

As the head of the Nine Heart Begonia Family, Dugu Bo naturally knew Ye Qingxue, though they were not familiar with one another.

"Xiao Xi, since you have matters to discuss with Senior Poison Douluo, I won't disturb you any longer."

"When you have time, remember to visit our Nine Heart Begonia Family."

Ye Qingxue stood up, gave Ye Xi a gentle smile, and headed outside the Great Hall.

"Aunt Ye, shall I see you out?"

Ye Xi was about to follow Ye Qingxue when Ye Qingxue shook her head.

"No need to trouble yourself. I'll go see Lingling first, say a few words to her, and then I should return to the family."

With that, Ye Qingxue walked directly out of the Great Hall.

Watching Ye Qingxue leave, Ye Xi sat back down and turned her gaze toward Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

"Senior, did you come this time because of the detoxification?"

Ye Xi's voice was gentle, with a faint smile on her lips.

"Not because of the detoxification."

"My granddaughter, Dugu Yan, wants to cultivate with you, so I came to ask whether it would be convenient for you, Xiao Xi."

"If it isn't convenient, then pretend I never mentioned it."

A smile appeared on Dugu Bo's somewhat aged face, and his voice was easygoing.

"Senior, since you've already asked, how could it possibly be inconvenient for me?"

"Besides, Ye Lingling just decided to stay at my mansion. They already know each other."

Ye Xi smiled and agreed without the slightest hesitation.

"Ye Lingling came too?"

A trace of surprise appeared in Dugu Yan's eyes.

"Yes. Aunt Ye personally brought her here not long ago."

Ye Xi nodded with a smile.

"Then I'll go see Lingling."

As Dugu Yan spoke, she rose from her seat and walked outside the Great Hall.

Watching Dugu Yan leave, Dugu Bo merely smiled and shook his head without saying anything.

"Senior, if you have nothing to do this afternoon, I'll detoxify you here."

Ye Xi looked at Dugu Bo before her and asked for his opinion.

"That works. This old man has nothing to do this afternoon."

Hearing Ye Xi's words, Dugu Bo immediately agreed.

After Dugu Bo agreed, Ye Xi promptly took out the tools needed for the detoxification from her Storage Bracelet and began Dugu Bo's second detoxification treatment.

After the second detoxification was complete, Dugu Bo gave Dugu Yan a few reminders before leaving the mansion where Ye Xi lived and heading back to his own courtyard.

With Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling joining them, the previously somewhat quiet mansion became much livelier.

For several days in a row, Ye Xi and the others lived very regular lives. During the day, they went to the Tiandou Great Soul Arena to participate in soul fighting matches; in their spare time, they shopped around Heaven Dou City; and at night, they cultivated in the mansion.

Meanwhile.

Star Luo Empire.

Longxing City.

After more than a month of travel, Yang Wushuang slowly arrived at the gates of the Breaking Clan and quietly surveyed the clan before him.

"Who are you? If you have no business here, don't..."

The disciple standing at the Breaking Clan's entrance abruptly stopped speaking after seeing Yang Wushuang's face, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Y-You... are you the Second Clan Head?"

The disciple asked uncertainly.

"What, you don't recognize me?"

Looking at the disciple before him, Yang Wushuang revealed a rare smile.

"Second Clan Head, it really is you!"

"Second Clan Head, weren't you captured by Spirit Hall?"

"How did you suddenly retu—"

Halfway through his words, the disciple seemed to realize something and began studying Yang Wushuang's expression.

"It's a long story. Is my big brother here?"

Yang Wushuang waved his hand dismissively and walked straight into the Breaking Clan.

"Yes, he is."

"I'll inform the Clan Head right away."

As he spoke, the disciple immediately ran into the Breaking Clan.

Meanwhile, Yang Wushuang strolled unhurriedly down the path, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings, his eyes full of nostalgia.

Before long, Yang Wudi, the Clan Head, ran out from his room and headed straight for Yang Wushuang.

"Wushuang, you've finally returned."

"You must have suffered all these years in Spirit Hall."

Yang Wudi came before Yang Wushuang, opened his arms, and pulled him into a bear hug.

"Big Brother!"

Yang Wushuang's eyes were filled with emotion as he looked at Yang Wudi before him.

"Let's talk inside, let's talk inside."

Yang Wudi pulled Yang Wushuang into the main hall, where they sat down.

"Wushuang, tell me—how did you escape from Spirit Hall?"

Yang Wudi reached out and patted Yang Wushuang's shoulder, a smile never leaving his face.

"Big Brother, it's a long story."

After letting out a sigh, Yang Wushuang began recounting everything with great emotion.

Of course, the story Yang Wushuang told had merely been rewritten by Ye Xi.

After Yang Wushuang finished, Yang Wudi's eyes reddened slightly as he poured him a cup of tea.

"Wushuang, based on what you've said, Ye Xi saved your life."

"But don't worry. The Breaking Clan will remember this debt of gratitude. If she ever needs help, the Breaking Clan will never refuse."

Yang Wudi patted Yang Wushuang's shoulder, his voice full of sentiment.

"Big Brother, I actually have something to discuss now that I'm back."

"Ye Xi wants to establish a faction and invite the Breaking Clan to join. The terms she offered are also extremely generous."

Yang Wushuang held up four fingers as he looked at Yang Wudi.