For two months after leaving Hundred Python Mountain, Xiao Yu wandered leisurely about, waiting for news.
Only after learning that the Ancient Demon had continued along its expected course-escaping the Demon-Slaying Team's pursuit, then wiping out numerous cultivation families and small sects to obtain certain demon artifacts-did he return to the Yue Alliance.
"Senior Brother, you're finally back! Where on earth did you go? We were worried sick!" The moment Tuo Feng saw Xiao Yu, he came forward in delight.
When he first heard that Xiao Yu had become trapped in Devilfall Valley, he had been beside himself with worry. The Giant Sword Sect and the Yue Alliance had finally produced a prodigy like Xiao Yu, and just as a golden age seemed within reach, Xiao Yu had suddenly vanished. How could old Nascent Soul monsters like them not be filled with anxiety?
Only after meeting Xiao Yu's avatar and learning from him that Xiao Yu's life was not in danger had their worries eased somewhat. But every day Xiao Yu remained absent was another day they could not rest easy. Now, at last, they could put their minds completely at ease.
"Hehe, something unexpected happened. Sorry to have worried you. By the way, did Fellow Daoist Linghu and Fellow Daoist Xin make it out safely?" Xiao Yu had no desire to elaborate on his disappearance, instead asking directly about the two.
Seeing this, Tuo Feng refrained from pressing him, but still answered his question earnestly:
"You're asking about their battle with the Ancient Demon, aren't you, Senior Brother? Those two fellow Daoists were fortunate. They stayed close to Fellow Daoist Wei and suffered no serious harm.
"After coming out, they joined the Demon-Slaying Team and took part in hunting down the Ancient Demon. But that demon was exceptionally cunning.