"Disciple, it's been many years. You've grown so strong."
Xiao Xian'er smiled. Golden light shimmered in her eyes as she sized up Li Ye, recognizing his strength.
Her face was filled with pride.
The moment Li Ye saw Xiao Xian'er, he couldn't hide his excitement and instinctively stepped closer.
But then he sensed something was off. So many years had passed—who knew whether Xiao Xian'er had figured out the secret between him and Xiao Xiaoxian?
If she had, their bond as master and disciple might well be over.
He also noticed Xiao Xian'er's cultivation.
Domain Saint, seventh heaven.
Li Ye was shocked. He had never let up over the years, practicing diligently and looking down on the Immortal Road. But facing Xiao Xian'er now, he had no confidence at all.
Fortunately, Xiao Xian'er seemed not to know about his secret with Xiao Xiaoxian. Her attitude was as it had always been, and she seemed even warmer and more affectionate than she had a dozen years ago.
"Master, you've changed a great deal, too. I imagine you've found the opportunity left by your ancestor."
Li Ye spoke, then revealed his true face.
Before they parted, Xiao Xian'er had said she sensed the Heavenly Emperor's aura, and that something there was calling to her.
She had never expected that they would be apart for more than a decade.
Her strength must have had much to do with it.
Light shimmered across Li Ye's face as he revealed his true features: swordlike brows, bright eyes, and a graceful, otherworldly bearing.
His handsome face instantly eclipsed everyone else.
Many stared wide-eyed, unable to stay composed.
The arrogant genius was dumbstruck. He had never realized Li Ye had concealed his true appearance.
His real looks were astonishing.
Standing beside the peerlessly beautiful and flawless Xiao