Chu Xingchen walked out through the doors of Heavenly Derivation Hall alone. With a gentle expression, he nodded to the Heavenly Derivation Sect disciples beside him, then rose into the air and flew straight toward Pearl-Gem Peak.
A dazzling streak of rainbow light shot from Heavenly Derivation Peak toward Pearl-Gem Peak.
The disciples of the Heavenly Derivation Sect followed that rainbow light with their eyes. When they saw it descend onto Pearl-Gem Peak, the puzzlement in their eyes turned to understanding.
After all, flying was now strictly forbidden throughout the Heavenly Derivation Sect. Even the auspicious cranes had to walk on two legs.
Only a handful of people could fly from Heavenly Derivation Hall to Pearl-Gem Peak, but whichever one it was, their standing was enough to command everyone's acceptance.
Chu Xingchen soon landed on Pearl-Gem Peak and walked with familiar steps toward the small courtyard where Bai Xuanling often stayed. Inside, Bai Xuanling was already seated in a chair, leisurely brewing tea, as though she had been waiting for him for a long time.
Bai Xuanling looked up and teased:
"Oh? I thought I'd have to wait at least a few days for you. What excuse did you use to sneak out?"
"My serious injuries haven't healed." Chu Xingchen sighed softly in reply. He looked around, then asked, "Is Qinghe not here? I thought she'd shamelessly insist on hanging around at a time like this."
"I didn't let it know I was back. Qinghe can't sit still, and I don't want to have to beat it up on one of my rare visits home. I think it's gone to play with Sandong." After answering, Bai Xuanling pushed the freshly brewed tea toward Chu Xingchen. "Dumped another pile of nonsense on your eldest disciple?"
"What do you mean, nonsense? That's