"Divine General Cao, I remember you saying that Immortal Elder Cloud Emerald hasn't shown himself in a long time?"
Hearing Yi Shuyuan's question, Cao Yugao pondered for a moment before answering.
"That is indeed the case. Even the Heavenly Immortal Edict has no trace of his aura to guide it, but immortals excel at concealing themselves. It is hardly unusual for them to remain secluded for long periods."
"Even when his disciple is in trouble?"
"The immortal Dao is mysterious beyond measure. Some are free and unfettered like you, sir, while others cling rigidly to established rules.
"Perhaps Immortal Elder Cloud Emerald considers this his disciple's destined tribulation. Even if his disciple truly dies and his Dao vanishes, the elder will not appear, whether he overcomes it or not. As a Thunder Department Deity, I can say I agree with that to some extent."
Stoneborn, who had just sat down on a stool and helped himself to some food, immediately looked at Yi Shuyuan.
"Master, if my junior brother and I get into trouble someday, you won't leave us to fend for ourselves too, will you?"
Yi Shuyuan looked at Stoneborn and imagined his disciples getting into trouble. He might hope they would face their tribulations head-on and overcome them, but he would certainly help in secret. There was no way he could turn a deaf ear and a blind eye.
But Yi Shuyuan did not voice his thoughts, offering only an ambiguous answer.
"That will depend on your fortunes."
"Master will definitely help me!"
Stoneborn smiled and popped a piece of chicken into his mouth, the very picture of carefree contentment.
Hui Mian, who had been concentrating on tackling a large chicken drumstick, could not help looking up at Cao Yugao.
"If you agree, Divine General Cao, why are