Li Muyang, supporting Yan Xiaoru as they left, didn’t relax his tense body until they were far away.

    He let out a long sigh of relief.

    The feeling of being surrounded and scrutinized 360 degrees by all the elders of the Demon Refining Sect was immensely pressuring for him.

    Even without being directly targeted by those experts, their presence alone was enough to shake him to his core.

    At the same time, he marveled at Yan Xiaoru’s wisdom.

    Although she was cold and emotionless, her mind was sharp.

    The first thing she did upon returning to reality was to instruct Li Muyang not to mention the immortal sword, which was undoubtedly the smartest choice.

    Li Muyang hadn’t even thought of that initially.

    If they mentioned the Startling Swan Immortal Sword being in the secret realm, no matter how they explained its mysterious disappearance, it would lead to unnecessary speculation by others.

    Therefore, Yan Xiaoru directly concealed the fact that the immortal sword was in the secret realm, claiming it had been lost from the start, avoiding the possibility of suspicion and completely extricating herself.

    To become an elder of the Demonic Sect at such a young age, Elder Yan was not only skilled in cultivation but also had a delicate mind.

    Indeed, those who could become elders of the Demonic Sect were all cunning.

    Li Muyang, supporting Yan Xiaoru, walked under the moonlight in Demon Sword City.

    Silhouettes of Inner Sect disciples in white robes wandered through the city. But soon, they received orders from the sect leader of the Demonic Sect, and the group of inner disciples left Demon Sword City to search for the whereabouts of the ancient immortal sword in the mountains outside the city.

    The Demonic Sect elders began to search for the entrance to the secret realm within Demon Sword City.

    However, Li Muyang was skeptical about their chances of finding the entrance.

    Yan Xiaoru’s entry into the secret realm was most likely due to the Startling Swan Immortal Sword actively opening the realm for its return, and she just happened to follow it in.

    Now, without the Startling Swan Immortal Sword opening the realm and no one to guide them, these people had no way of entering the secret realm.

    As he walked down the street supporting Yan Xiaoru, Li Muyang’s tense body gradually relaxed.

    Yan Xiaoru didn’t talk much, weakly allowing Li Muyang to support her.

    She almost put her entire weight on Li Muyang, and his right arm, which was supporting her, could clearly feel the weight pressing firmly against his arm. ?

    Elder Yan indeed had substantial strength...

    Li Muyang’s breathing became slightly rapid, but he dared not show any wavering in his expression.

    He vaguely felt the woman beside him looking at his face and if he showed any inappropriate lecherous expression or thoughts... Yan Xiaoru, in her current state, could kill him as easily as crushing an ant.

    Li Muyang tried hard to calm his emotions, trying to ignore the numbing sensation pressing against his arm.

    Soon, they arrived at the courtyard where Yan Xiaoru had been staying.

    The courtyard was brightly lit, with several Inner Sect disciples in white robes delivering medicinal herbs for healing injuries and extracting demonic poison.

    She instinctively wanted to speak well of Li Muyang, her fellow townsman.

    For someone of her Master’s stature, a single word of dislike could determine Li Muyang’s future.

    But before Ning Wan’er could finish her sentence, Yan Xiaoru coldly interrupted her.

    “He’s not lacking in cleverness...”

    Pushing open the door and entering the house with an expressionless face, Yan Xiaoru said coldly.

    “That kid is too cunning.”

    Such cunning at such a young age.

    Really...

    Yan Xiaoru exhaled softly, pushed away Ning Wan’er who was supporting her, and walked into the house.

    “I will be in seclusion to heal my injuries. I’ll refuse all visitors during this time.”

    “Also, keep an eye on Li Muyang. Monitor all his movements, and if anyone goes to trouble him, you must come back and inform me immediately.”

    Yan Xiaoru, stepping into the house, had a stable aura and walked as usual, showing no signs of the weakness that required support just moments ago.

    She closed the door and began her seclusion to heal her injuries.

    Ning Wan’er, who was left outside the door, was somewhat shocked.

    Master’s injuries... weren’t as serious as they seemed?

    Then why did Master insist on having Li Muyang support her all the way here?

    When she saw Master at that time, she was completely slumped over Li Muyang, as if she had lost the ability to move.

    But it turned out Master could actually walk on her own?

    Uhh... could it be that Master was feigning weakness to deceive other elders?

    Ning Wan’er slightly furrowed her brow, not quite understanding the situation, but she still took her Master’s instructions to heart.

    For her, her Master was her entire support within the Demon Refining Sect.

    Now that her Master had safely returned, it was the best possible outcome.

    Not only had she regained her status and position as a direct disciple, but because the other three Senior Sisters had left to follow another Master, she was now the only disciple under her Master, which meant she would receive even more resources!

    In any case, now that Master had returned, everything was starting to look up.

    A long absent smile appeared on Ning Wan’er’s face.

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