"Ah, of course!" Qian Diheng cried out, instantly slapping his forehead. "I was wondering why something felt off—it was this! How the hell did I not think of making a trip to Jade Slip Hall?!"
As he spoke, he did not linger. Without another word, he turned and flew out of the cave dwelling.
"Xiangyang, go with Qian Diheng and take a look!" Wu Nai realized it as well and hurriedly called out.
"Yes, Master, I'll go at once!" Xiangyang was equally excited. He quickly caught up and flew into the sky.
"Martial Uncle Zhuo..." Xue Xue glanced at Xun Shu. The two women walked over together and kept Zhuo company. Though they did not talk much, Zhuo's trace of shyness soon vanished completely. She even lowered her voice and told them some private matters!
In no more than a couple of hours, Xiangyang and Qian Diheng returned!
"Damn it, I shed a few tears for that bastard for nothing!" Qian Diheng cursed under his breath. "I knew it. That bastard's life is tough as nails—there was no way he'd just up and die like that!"
"What?" Wu Nai hurriedly rose and pressed him. "Where is Hongshen? His Life Spirit Tablet..."
"Hehe, Master, please rest assured!" Seeing the anxious expressions within the cave dwelling, Xiangyang smiled. "Junior Brother Qian and I went to Gen Lei Palace, but we never entered Jade Slip Hall at all!"
"Hmph, Gen Lei Palace's Jade Slip Hall was sealed by the Sect Leader's order at the very beginning of the Great Sword Dao Battle. Without the Sect Leader's written decree, no one may enter!" Qian Diheng said indignantly. "Even I couldn't get into Jade Slip Hall!" Wu Nai's face darkened. He glared at Xiangyang and snapped, "If you didn't enter Jade Slip Hall, what the