Several Golden Core Realm elders showed no change in expression upon hearing Qin Xian'er's question, as though they had long expected her to ask where Mu Yunshui had gone.
The Grand Elder still wore a benevolent expression as she looked at Qin Xian'er. "Xian'er, you've spent several years playing outside—you should have had your fill by now. Once the Sect Master emerges from seclusion, she will surely have you return. Why not stay in the Immortal Sect after today and cultivate in peace? Do not make the Sect Master and us worry any longer."
Qin Xian'er sneered at this. "You would worry about me? That sounds rather laughable. Where exactly is my senior sister?"
"Yunshui happened to enter seclusion recently. You arrived far too suddenly," the Grand Elder said kindly, paying no heed to Qin Xian'er's mockery.
"Seclusion? Then I'll go find her. Once she knows I've come up the mountain to see her, she'll surely emerge from seclusion." Qin Xian'er stepped forward, preparing to seek out Mu Yunshui.
But the Grand Elder suddenly flashed forward and blocked her path. Shaking her head, she said, "Xian'er, do not make trouble. How can your senior sister's seclusion be treated as child's play? If she is interrupted, she may suffer grave harm. Go sit in the main hall for now. Only he may enter the Sword Tomb."
"No, I'm going with him." Qin Xian'er refused outright. She knew the Immortal Sect was plainly setting a trap for Chen Fan to walk into, and she could not simply stand by.
At this, the Grand Elder gave a kindly smile. "You have been away from the Immortal Sect for too long. Restrictions were placed upon the Sword Tomb long ago; only one person may enter each time."
"Then let me enter first." Qin Xian'er