After a few lukewarm pleasantries, Hao Kong took his leave.
Immediately afterward, a Blissful Union Sect disciple flew over, stopping before Lan Chen and Song Wen.
The newcomer was Mu Yunxin.
Her attire today was vastly different from before.
The Mu Yunxin Song Wen had seen in the past had always worn heavy makeup and resplendent garments, exuding endless charm.
Today, however, her makeup was plain and unadorned. Her face was bare, her hair held no ornaments, and her clothes bore no embroidery. Wrapped tightly in a grayish-white plain robe, she possessed none of her former seductive air.
"Greetings, Patriarch Lan Chen. Greetings, Senior Extreme Yin."
After bowing, Mu Yunxin continued.
"Patriarch, the fellow disciples sent this disciple to boldly ask: now that the Mysterious Yin Sect has been eliminated, do you have any instructions?"
The destruction of the Mysterious Yin Sect meant that numerous secret realms and treasured lands had become ownerless. These places contained immense cultivation resources, and naturally the Beast Taming Sect's members and disciples coveted them.
Lan Chen said, "I have already made arrangements for this matter. Gather the sect members and return to the sect. I will arrive shortly."
"Yes! This disciple takes her leave!"
With that, Mu Yunxin turned to depart.
"Fellow Daoist Mu." Song Wen suddenly spoke, stopping Mu Yunxin.
"Senior Extreme Yin, what instructions do you have?" Mu Yunxin asked with a bow.
Song Wen said, "I am merely curious. Why are you dressed like this, Fellow Daoist?"
Mu Yunxin's expression darkened with grief. "My humble husband has passed away. This junior wears these clothes to mourn my late husband."
Song Wen immediately recalled the Foundation Establishment male cultivator named Fang Xingyan.
"Fellow Daoist, my condolences. The dead are gone, while the living must carry on. Do not grieve too deeply," Song