The two exchanged a glance. After a brief hesitation, the Yang-surnamed Cultivator quickly said, "This... Eldest Miss left Heavenly Capital without authorization, violating its rules. The two of us came under the City Lord's orders as well..."
Before he could finish, Martial Brother Yun Chuan waved a hand. With a faint smile, he asked in return, "So, the two junior brothers have already concluded that Eldest Miss is no longer in Heavenly Capital?"
"Someone from Heavenly Capital has been spotted in Muyun Prefecture. Throughout all of Heavenly Capital, only Eldest Miss has remained in seclusion for twenty years without ever appearing. We came several times, yet martial sister Cui Huan stopped us each time. Today, she even fought us just to prevent us from entering Eldest Miss's residence. Other than Eldest Miss not being in Heavenly Capital, we truly cannot think of any other possibility."
The Yang-surnamed Cultivator hurriedly continued.
As the foremost among Heavenly Capital's disciples, Martial Brother Yun Chuan possessed exceptional strength and status.
Still, the City Lord stood behind him. Remembering the City Lord's instructions, he felt somewhat reassured.
Martial Brother Yun Chuan was also one of the City Lord's capable aides.
"After all that, it is still merely speculation," Yun Chuan said with a smile.
"What does Martial Brother Yun Chuan mean?" the Yang-surnamed Cultivator asked cautiously.
Yun Chuan continued, "Rest assured, I did not come here to make things difficult for you."
"I came this time because Eldest Miss sent word that she is about to leave seclusion."
"It is only that she has reached a critical juncture in her cultivation and cannot come out for the moment. You two junior brothers may return without concern. Once she emerges from seclusion, she will naturally pay you a personal visit."
The Yang-surnamed Cultivator looked troubled. "Well...