Ye Yun buried her head in Xiaoyao's embrace and said aggrievedly, "Only in front of Xiaoyao could she let go of all her airs. Before Xiaoyao, she was simply that innocent little girl."
"Your master was wrong. These past five years, I went to seek materials for your breakthrough into the Golden Core stage. Some matters delayed me along the way, and I apologize to you."
Xiaoyao lovingly stroked Ye Yun's head. If he had not encountered a troublesome fellow, he would not have taken so long—delaying things for a full five years.
Nangong Xin, watching this scene from afar, felt a jumble of emotions. This was the first time he had ever seen Ye Yun like this.
Simply put, he was jealous.
"Alright, so many people are watching."
Xiaoyao said with a smile as he looked at the cultivators in the distance.
"This junior pays respects to Senior. Thank you for lending a hand. Senior erased the Great Demon with a single move; your merit is boundless."
At that moment, the elders, disciples, and sect masters aboard the cloud vessel all clasped their fists and bowed to Xiaoyao.
In the distance, Lone Eagle came before Xiaoyao and gave him a deep bow.
It had only been a suspicion before, but now he finally saw clearly. This was the very man whom the Divine Sword Sect had listed as an enemy never to be provoked for all eternity.
"Senior."
"You know me?"
Xiaoyao frowned as he looked at Lone Eagle before him.
"This junior visited the Divine Sword Sect some days ago. This junior was present at the time."
As Lone Eagle spoke, he scratched his head, his expression somewhat awkward. It was that very incident that had left the Divine Sword Sect utterly disgraced.
"So you're one of the