Chapter 1388: Returning Home in Brocade Robes

Over a hundred years ago, the demon race of the Eastern Desolation proactively invaded the human race. Bai Linger gained fame in one battle. However, in the later stages of the war, Bai Linger suddenly disappeared. Bai Xin, the old patriarch of the Celestial Fox clan, sent people everywhere to search for Bai Linger, but they were unable to find her.

The Eastern Desolation spans hundreds of millions of li. Even using secret techniques, Bai Xin only knew that Bai Linger was alive, but he couldn't ascertain her whereabouts. Even a Soul Transformation cultivator couldn't search for someone across such a vast distance.

Bai Xin personally crafted a set of Nine Palace Spirit-Seeking Mirrors. Wielding one of these mirrors allowed him to sense Bai Linger's location within a radius of hundreds of thousands of li, but this was akin to finding a needle in a haystack. Bai Xin searched the Eastern Desolation for decades without finding Bai Linger. He then sent people to the Northern Reaches cultivation world, but they also failed to locate her. However, when the Nine Palace Spirit-Seeking Mirror reacted in the Northern Reaches, Bai Xin personally set out and finally found Bai Linger at the Three Flames Palace.

Song Xiruo's expression changed. With the Celestial Fox clan coming to their door, the Three Flames Palace truly dared not refuse to release Bai Linger.

Outside the Three Flames Palace's mountain gate, Bai Xin stood atop a small mound. A group of Three Flames Palace cultivators lay unconscious on the ground; their lives were not in danger, they had merely fainted.

"I was wondering who it was! So it's Fellow Daoist Bai of Qingqiu Mountain." A hearty male voice suddenly rang out. The void distorted and warped, and countless fire lights suddenly appeared, transforming into a red-robed old man with a ruddy complexion. The red-robed old man showed no spiritual energy fluctuations at all.

This was Ye Yan, the Grand Elder of the Three Flames Palace and an early-stage Soul Transformation cultivator.

"I was wondering how the Three Flames Palace dared to detain my descendant," Bai Xin said, his tone indifferent. "So there was a fellow Daoist backing them. If Bai Linger hadn't disappeared, she would have already entered the Nascent Soul stage."

"There might be some misunderstanding here, Fellow Daoist Bai," Ye Yan said. "Please, let's go inside to speak." Ye Yan made a welcoming gesture. Since Bai Xin had personally come to the Three Flames Palace, it would naturally be inappropriate to treat him lightly.

"Then I shall impose," Bai Xin said. "I hope Linger is alright."

Bai Xin nodded and soared into the Three Flames Palace. Not long after, they appeared inside a palace with red bricks and glazed tiles. As soon as they sat down, Song Xiruo and Bai Linger walked in.

"Disciple greets Martial Uncle Ye and Senior Bai," Song Xiruo said, bowing respectfully.

"Linger greets Old Patriarch and Senior Ye," Bai Linger said. Her face lit up with joy upon seeing Bai Xin. If Bai Xin hadn't come to their door, she wouldn't have known when she would regain her freedom.

Bai Xin thoroughly examined Bai Linger, and finding no abnormalities, he nodded with satisfaction. He then instructed Song Xiruo, "Lift the restrictions on Linger. For Fellow Daoist Ye's sake, I can consider this matter as never having happened."

Song Xiruo looked at Ye Yan, who nodded. Song Xiruo formed hand seals, and several incantations struck Bai Linger's body. Bai Linger's face contorted slightly as a three-colored flame mark appeared on her forehead. With a muffled pop, the three-colored flame mark suddenly vanished.

"Martial Niece Song," Ye Yan asked, a hint of confusion in his eyes, "How did you acquire Fellow Daoist Bai's descendant?" To his knowledge, Song Xiruo had never been to the Eastern Desolation, which was a relatively barren land. For Bai Linger, the young clan leader of the Celestial Fox clan, to actually be taken as a spirit beast by Song Xiruo, this was indeed very strange.

Song Xiruo recounted the entire incident in detail. According to her understanding of Huang Fugui, even if he had the courage to go to Qingqiu Mountain, it would be absolutely impossible for him to capture the young clan leader of the Celestial Fox clan; given his timid nature, he wouldn't dare to lay a hand on Bai Linger.

Remembering this, Bai Linger became furious. If it weren't for Wang Qingshan, she wouldn't have been Song Xiruo's spirit beast for a hundred years.

"Let's let this matter go, and not dwell on it," Bai Xin said. "Linger, let's go." Bai Xin did not wish to stay longer. As this matter involved the destruction of the Myriad Flowers Palace, he was unwilling to say more.

"This junior respectfully sees Senior Bai off," Song Xiruo said. She personally saw Bai Xin and Bai Linger off, not daring to show the slightest neglect.

Eastern Desolation, Wei State.

At the Wang Family Fortress, Wang Yufei was the most cultivated member of the Wang family, possessing a cultivation at the sixth layer of Core Formation. According to seniority, she had to address Wang Ruyan as Great-Aunt. Over the years, thanks to Wang Ruyan's care, the Wang family's development had become increasingly prosperous, and they even had several shops in the South Sea. Wang Yufei was well aware that the Wang family would sooner or later rebuild Green Lotus Villa, and she had always sent people to monitor the situation there.

In the meeting hall, Wang Yufei was conversing with several younger generations. "The South Sea is not like the Eastern Desolation," Wang Yufei instructed. "Once you go to the South Sea, you must obey the Wang family's orders in all matters. The Wang family is our true support, understand?"

"Yes, Old Patriarch, your grandchild has noted it," one of them replied.

Just then, a refined middle-aged man quickly walked in and excitedly said, "Old Patriarch, the Green Lotus Sword Sovereign is here, just outside the Wang Family Fortress." The Green Lotus Sword Sovereign, Wang Qingshan, had become famous at a young age. Most high-level cultivators in the Eastern Desolation had heard of him, and Wang Yufei naturally knew of his existence.

"What?" Wang Yufei's expression changed. "Quickly invite him in." She immediately went out to greet him.

Outside the Wang Family Fortress, a green flying boat hovered in mid-air, with Wang Qingshan and several other Wang family cultivators standing aboard. After Wang Qingshan returned to the Eastern Desolation, he successively visited the Taiyi Immortal Sect, Myriad Flowers Sect, and Tang Family to inform them about the rebuilding of Green Lotus Villa and to request their assistance and continued care for it. The Sect Master of the Taiyi Immortal Sect was overjoyed upon hearing this news and promised to help set up the formations, as the Wang family rebuilding Green Lotus Villa would help strengthen the relationship between their two factions. The Myriad Flowers Sect and the Tang Family were also willing to help, as this was not a difficult task for them.

In addition to these forces, Wang Qingshan dispatched a large number of clan members to distribute invitations to the major forces in the Eastern Desolation, intending to handle this matter thoroughly. Entrusted by Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingshan made a detour to visit the Wang Family Fortress. The Wang family's influence was increasing year by year, and they could also be of assistance.

Wang Yufei flew out from within the Wang Family Fortress and bowed respectfully, saying, "This junior, Wang Yufei, greets Senior Wang."

"Our two families are in-laws, Little Friend Wang, there's no need to be so polite," Wang Qingshan said with a smile. "Aunt Nine asked me to come and see you all."

"This junior hasn't seen Great-Aunt in a long time," Wang Yufei replied. "Thank you, Great-Aunt, for your concern. Senior Wang, please come in." Wang Yufei dared not be presumptuous and personally invited Wang Qingshan into the Wang Family Fortress.

Not long after, Wang Qingshan appeared in the meeting hall. After a few brief pleasantries, he got straight to the point: "We plan to rebuild Green Lotus Villa. Aunt Nine asked you to help by inviting more guests and making the event grander."

"That's wonderful!" Wang Yufei readily agreed. "This junior will certainly do their utmost to ensure this matter is handled well." The Wang family rebuilding Green Lotus Villa was also a good thing for the Wang family.

A month later, news of the Wang family rebuilding Green Lotus Villa quickly spread throughout the Eastern Desolation. All prominent forces received invitations.