"I heard he went to the Central Plains. I never expected him to return so quickly!"
Cries of amazement rose one after another as countless people excitedly stood up, trying to get a clearer look.
Nalan Yanran gazed at that figure, light flickering in her eyes, yet she could not utter a word.
Yun Yun watched silently, her gaze complicated as she wondered what she was thinking.
Yao Yue did not care about any of that. She jumped up directly, waving her hands and shouting.
"Xiao Bai! Xiao Bai! Over here, over here!"
Liu Bai looked at her, smiled faintly, and walked toward the VIP seats.
Yao Yue grabbed his sleeve at once, pouting as she spoke.
"Xiao Bai, why didn't you tell me you were back?"
Liu Bai smiled and rubbed her head.
"Don't you know now? Consider it a surprise for you."
Yao Yue hurriedly dodged his hand and said indignantly.
"Hey, can you stop rubbing my head? I'm not a child anymore!"
Liu Bai could not help laughing.
"Habit, habit."
Yao Ye watched from the side, the corners of her lips lifting slightly.
Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran also stepped forward.
Yun Yun gave a slight bow, her voice gentle.
"Grandmaster Liu Bai, I hope you have been well."
Liu Bai nodded and replied politely.
"Sect Leader Yun, it has been a long time."
Nalan Yanran bit her lip and said softly.
"Grandmaster Liu Bai..."
Liu Bai looked at her and smiled.
"Miss Yanran, it has been a long time."
Nalan Yanran's cheeks flushed faintly. Lowering her eyes, she said softly.
"It has been a long time..."
At that moment, Fa Ma stepped forward and said respectfully.
"Grandmaster Liu Bai, may we begin?"
Liu Bai nodded.
He turned around, his figure flashing as he landed atop the