At first, Xu Changqing thought his master was lying, but when he saw who had arrived, his expression changed at once. There was even a trace of pity in the way he looked at his master.
The petite figure wore white palace robes, her skirts embroidered with flowing silver radiance. Moonlit spiritual charm lingered around her. Though she had the slight build of a young girl, her brows carried the maturity forged by the passage of time, along with a hint of languor.
The arrival was none other than Qingyue Fairy of the Moon-Inviting Immortal Sect.
At that moment, she stepped lightly into the hall, her gaze first sweeping over Mu Ji before finally settling on Xu Changqing. The corner of her lips curled into a teasing smile. "Boy Xu, are you helping your master share his worries?
Sure enough, master and disciple share a deep bond!"
Xu Changqing's heart tightened at her words. How could he dare to pick up that thread of conversation?
Though he did not know what grudges lay between the two Spirit Transformation powers, he knew that lingering for even one more second might get him caught in the crossfire.
Without the slightest hesitation, he quickly bowed. "Master, upon further thought, I cannot shirk responsibility for Eldest Senior Sister's matter. I'll return and make arrangements at once, then investigate the situation as quickly as possible!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he did not even dare glance at Mu Ji or Qingyue Fairy. He turned and headed outside, moving as though floodwaters and savage beasts were chasing him from behind.
Only one thought remained in his mind: better leave this mess for Master to handle himself.
Mu Ji watched Xu Changqing's fleeing back, a trace of helplessness in his eyes. He opened his