Everyone nodded as they listened.
The things that had happened recently between the Chongming Sect's Sect Master, the Sect Master's Wife, and the Devil Child Pei Ling were simply too bizarre. Only this explanation could make sense of them.
After a brief silence, Fu Daoxuan spoke. "Whatever the case, pass this matter down first. Tell the disciples below to be careful around the Chongming Sect's newly appointed Holy Son."
"That's what we should do." The others nodded. "I'll send a message and give the orders."
Just then, a cultivator entered from outside and bowed as he reported, "Respected seniors, the Sword Son and the Crown Prince have both awakened."
At this, everyone's faces brightened. They immediately set aside what they had been discussing and ordered, "Bring them here at once."
Before the words had even left his mouth, the speaker realized what he'd said and hurriedly added, "The two children have only just woken up. We'll go to them."
So everyone rose together and headed for the warm chamber where the two had been settled.
Tianchen Peak, western warm chamber.
This place had once been the residence of a high-ranking elder of Jiuyi Mountain. Its furnishings were elegant, and its materials exquisite.
Zhong Kui Yueji slowly awoke. When he opened his eyes, he saw unfamiliar blue-green curtains. A delicate fragrance drifted into his nose. Turning his head, he saw a stick of Spirit Incense burning in a magical incense burner, sending wisps of blue smoke curling into the air.
This fragrance could calm the spirit and heal injuries to the soul. Even for someone of his standing, it was a precious thing.
By now, the injuries all over his body had completely healed.
After sensing the spiritual power within him, he couldn't help giving a bitter smile.
A one-tribulation Spirit