At this time, its fur was truly beautiful. The two of them lay down beside the campfire, its warm glow washing over them, and before long, they drifted off in a daze.
Qin Xi saw that everyone had found a place for themselves.
He spread out his bedding beside the fire and lay down nearby.
His health was not particularly good at the moment, so he did not have much resistance to the cold.
Di Qun and Ao Xin stood up and looked into the distance.
Di Qun narrowed her eyes slightly, sensing that someone was following them.
But Qin Xi had already warned them that, unless those people showed themselves, he did not want them causing trouble. Though Di Qun and Ao Xin felt somewhat uneasy, they paid them no mind. The people trailing them from afar did nothing all night, and everything passed safely. Early the next morning, once Qin Xi saw that everyone had packed their things, he said, "Let's set off."
They once again headed toward the Heavenly Dao Dojo and arrived there after a day of travel.
Since they had not notified the elders or disciples of their return beforehand, when Qin Xi led everyone back and knocked open the gates of the Heavenly Dao Dojo, the disciple who answered looked as though his jaw had dropped. The young disciple hurriedly knelt before Qin Xi and said, "Welcome back, Valley Master."
Seeing the young disciple make such an exaggerated gesture, Qin Xi was rather surprised. Had something happened?
He looked at the disciple and said, "Mm, get up. Go summon the major elders and have them come to the Council Hall."
The young disciple hurriedly turned around to report Qin Xi's return to the other elders.
Qin Xi then led Ancestor Hongjun and the others