"Playing two different roles really is exhausting!" Shi Yue muttered to himself. He quickly changed back into his usual appearance, then sent a magic art into a white Transmission Mirror. Shen Yudie's icy face appeared on its surface.
Shi Yue could tell that Shen Yudie was in a poor mood. No wonder—he had taken Murong Xiaoxiao and Luofu Hai away without a word, leaving Shen Yudie no chance to object and no benefits to show for it. Naturally, she was angry.
"Shi, my young friend, you're finally willing to see me. I thought you wouldn't meet with me at all!" Shen Yudie said coldly.
Shi Yue smiled and explained, "Senior Shen, you jest. I wouldn't dare! I just got back and have been rather busy. It's been a long time since we last met. I hope you've been well, Senior Shen?"
"Hmph. Thanks to you, I've been quite well. Are you free now? I have something to discuss with you in person." Shen Yudie's tone was calm, making it impossible to tell what she was up to.
Shi Yue looked hesitant, as though he had something difficult to say.
"What? You can't even spare a little time for me? Don't tell me you have something urgent to attend to. If it were your master, I could meet with him." Shen Yudie had always wanted to meet Shi Yue's master, but she had never had the chance.
Shi Yue gave a wry smile and explained, "Senior Shen, you jest. To be honest, I really don't have time today. It's not my master—it's..."
"Then who is it? Hmph, I've weathered every kind of storm. Just say it!"
"It's an Immortal Clan—the Ximen Immortal Clan, one of the Five Great Immortal Clans. They're participating in this auction. Our Immortal Herb Palace is just