Xiao Fan and You Ruo did not have to wait long. The next day, they sensed Su Mei's presence.
"She's back."
Sensing the activity within the Rakshasa Gate, Xiao Fan spoke.
"Let's go meet the Sect Master of the Rakshasa Gate."
Within the sternly appointed Rakshasa Gate, disciples were everywhere.
Figures lay hidden in the shadows, constantly checking the identities of those who came. At the slightest rustle of wind or stir of grass, these hidden sentries would sound the alarm.
All of this came down to Su Mei, Rakshasa Gate Leader.
As a woman, Su Mei had managed to hold up such a large sect not only through her strength, but also through her caution.
Even within their own stronghold, the Rakshasa Gate never underestimated anyone.
"You're back, Sect Master."
Dressed in revealing clothes, Su Mei strode into her own courtyard within the Rakshasa Gate.
In the small courtyard, a woman dressed in close-fitting martial attire, her long hair tied back neatly, immediately ran over at the sight of her and greeted her respectfully.
"Mm."
Su Mei nodded faintly, then walked toward her room without looking aside, leaving only a quiet instruction behind her.
"Heat some water. I want a bath."
With a smile at the corners of her lips, Su Mei walked leisurely to her room and stepped inside.
The room was not particularly lavishly furnished, but at that moment, a handsome man in white robes sat upright on the comfortable lounge chair at its center. A steaming cup of freshly brewed tea stood on the solid wooden table before him.
A cold gleam flashed through Su Mei's eyes when she saw the man in her room.
Then, upon sensing his unfathomable strength and taking in a face handsome enough to captivate any woman, her eyes lit