"Heh, even without this old man's help, Xiayou, you would have ascended quickly. I dare not take credit," Luo Hantian said with clear self-awareness. No matter how you looked at it, their Guhan Sect had benefited from this.
"In fact, I sensed your ascension the moment it happened. I immediately ordered disciples to search for you. But after half a month with no word, I had no choice but to use the Trial Tower as a link to enter your sea of consciousness. This was truly a last resort. I hope you don't mind."
His eyes were full of apology.
Entering another's sea of consciousness at will was a grave offense in the cultivation world, sometimes even seen as hostile.
Back when Song Wanníng was in the lower realm, contacting her through the Trial Tower was forgivable.
Now that she had ascended, Luo Hantian truly did not want to use this method unless there was no other way.
"No trouble at all, Senior. No need to worry," Song Wanníng replied with a smile, though inwardly she thought she should return the Trial Tower artifact as soon as possible.
Though Luo Hantian meant no harm, this method was inherently unsafe. She did not like it.
"Heh… luckily, Xiayou, you don't mind…" Luo Hantian smiled awkwardly and then asked about Song Wanníng's plans.
"I intend to find my master and Martial Uncle first. I will also return the Trial Tower artifact as soon as possible."
Song Wanníng missed her master dearly.
After reincarnating, the one person she had yet to see was her master...
"Ha ha, you mean Leng Qingzhu?"
Luo Hantian laughed cheerfully. "After our last discussion, I sent people to find them. Your master is quite stubborn. After ascending, she didn't join any sect and even offended the loose cultivators alliance…
But now, she is a disciple of Guhan Sect."
"Really?"
Song Wanníng was instantly delighted. If her master was already in Guhan Sect, she wouldn't have to search all over.
"Yes, Leng Qingzhu is now the closed-door disciple of Elder Yun, the Grand Elder of Guhan Sect. She has a boundless future. Only recently, she ventured into the Guhou Pool secret realm. She won't return for another year."
Luo Hantian's pride swelled. His insight had been sharp.
When he intervened to protect Leng Qingzhu, she had been wary of him. If she hadn't known it was Song Wanníng's request, she wouldn't have given him a single glance.
She certainly wouldn't have chosen to join Guhan Sect.
Later, when he discovered Leng Qingzhu's exceptional talent, he mentioned it to the elders, and unexpectedly the Grand Elder took notice.
She truly soared to new heights with limitless prospects.
…
Song Wanníng's wonderful mood was dampened. She had hoped to see her master soon, but now she had to wait a whole year.
Still, she cheered up quickly, knowing her master was seeking opportunities.
"What about my Martial Uncle?"
She thought of Martial Uncle again.
"You mean Liu Lanyi? I don't know if she used an alias after ascending. I still have no news of her."
Luo Han Tian was not one to waste time. He sent people immediately but had heard nothing about Liu Lanyi.
"I see…"
Song Wanníng frowned, worry deepening.
Now the world had changed, rules had shifted, and all communication talismans were useless.
She sighed. She would have to search slowly in the future.
"Xiayou, since your master has joined Guhan Sect, would you be willing to join as well? I have reserved a position for a true disciple of Guhan Sect just for you…"
Luo Hantian did not want to miss such an outstanding junior. His smile was as eager as a kidnapper's.
Song Wanníng did not hesitate and nodded. Newly arrived, it was best to have a foothold first.
Secure footing, then plan ahead.
Besides, if her master had joined, Guhan Sect must be good.
"Ha ha ha! Wonderful! Where are you now? I'll come get you immediately!"
Luo Hantian slapped his thigh joyfully, ready to pick up Song Wanníng. But when he learned she was in the Eastern Domain, his brow furrowed.
"You're at the border of the Eastern Domain, quite far from Guhan Sect. It will take a long time to come get you. I can't leave, so I will send someone else to pick you up. Is that alright?
Don't worry, I will arrange this carefully. Someone will come for you soon!"
As sect master, he could not be away long. Sending another elder was the best choice.
"Alright."
Song Wanníng did not refuse. It was good enough that someone was coming. She did not expect the sect master himself.
Still, she felt uneasy.
"Sect master, I might be in trouble now. I have something to ask of you."
She could no longer handle this alone.
She was returning the Trial Tower artifact; Guhan Sect must protect her, right?
Song Wanníng felt no shame in asking.
"What is it?"
Luo Hantian did not think it troublesome but became more serious.
Song Wanníng did not hide it. She told him of the old grievances with Mu Zixu.
When Luo Hantian heard Song Wanníng had shattered Mu Zixu's remnant soul and destroyed those talismans, his eyes changed.
This was a ruthless person!
Also truly impressive!
"Now I worry Medicine King Sect will target me, and I am still on Eastern Domain territory…"
Song Wanníng wisely switched to calling herself a Guhan Sect disciple. If Medicine King Sect took action, it would be against Guhan Sect.
Luo Hantian frowned at this.
"Girl, you might be overthinking. Senior Mu is a legendary figure. Though there was some past grievance, he has ascended to the immortal realm. He shouldn't dare harm a junior like you…
Besides, he has no face to do so."
If it were him, he would not have the face either.
Song Wanníng was not angry. She had heard from Xie Qinglan that Mu Zixu's reputation was good. It was normal for Luo Hantian to doubt, and after all, she was only guessing.
"Please help me investigate, Senior. If there really is no pursuit, I will feel much safer."
Song Wanníng appeared obedient, concealing the ruthless spirit that had destroyed the remnant soul.
Luo Hantian thought for a moment.
"Very well. I will send someone to inquire immediately! Rest assured, I will inform you as soon as I hear anything!"
"Thank you, Sect master!" Song Wanníng thanked him, then Luo Hantian ended the connection and sent people out to investigate.
These forces were deeply entangled. Their disciples and networks were everywhere. Gathering information would not be difficult.
"Sister, even the sect master says it's unlikely. Maybe we are overthinking?"
Xiao Jin jumped onto Song Wanníng's shoulder, finally smiling.
Master was now a true disciple of Guhan Sect, with some backing. Anyone who bullied her would have to think twice.
It knew the spirit realm looked down on ascended cultivators, seeing the lower realm as broken and ascended ones as inferior.