Just as Ye Wen was being harassed by the Spirit Artifact and growing thoroughly annoyed, he was about to use the Demon Blade again when another group of people flew over from the horizon, riding on Spirit Artifacts as well.
When they saw the newcomers land, the senior brother put away his Spirit Artifact sword and went to meet them.
He said respectfully, "This disciple greets Master and pays respects to all the senior and junior uncles."
Hearing the man address the newcomers that way, Ye Wen was stunned. I beat the little ones, and now the big ones have arrived. I haven't even beaten the big ones yet, and now another bunch of old ones have shown up?
Ye Wen had returned to Tingting's side. Whatever happened, he would take her and leave in a moment.
Just then, a middle-aged woman among the newcomers spotted Tingting and flew straight over to Ye Wen and the girl.
She studied Tingting closely. The more she looked, the more delighted and satisfied she became. She suddenly reached out, intending to examine Tingting's meridians.
Ye Wen knocked her hand aside. Only then did she seem to notice him. A look of disdain crossed her face.
"Hello, young lady. I'm Qi Rong, a Grandmaster and an elder of the Longevity Dao Sect. I can see that your Dao heart is clear and pure—you're a fine candidate for cultivation. I'd like to examine you carefully. What do you say?"
Qi Rong spoke to Tingting with a gentle expression.
But after the upheaval at home, Tingting was still dazed and distraught. Almost instinctively, she hid behind Ye Wen and clutched the hem of his clothes.
By then, the senior brother had already reported what had happened to the elders present. They came over to Ye Wen