He'd rather run than be turned into a cannon fodder for the broken engagement.

Chapter 174 Reminiscing about the past

With such a major event occurring, the sect leader naturally emerged from seclusion. When Leng Huan and the others arrived, the sect leader arrived after a short while, followed by the elders from each peak.

Because the child needed care, Leng Huan briefly recounted her thoughts on Nascent Soul formation and her journey to the secret realm. The sect leader then kindly asked her to take care of the child first.

Yun Du is the youngest member of the sect.

Fu Xun's status is different, and given his current high level of cultivation, there are other important matters to discuss with him while he remains in the main hall.

So just now, Leng Huan walked out of the main hall mechanically under the watchful eyes of everyone.

They arrived at the entrance of Maple Forest Garden.

Leng Huan unexpectedly saw someone he hadn't seen in a long time.

Fu Yuqing, dressed in a sky-blue inner sect disciple's robe, stood gracefully at the bottom of the steps, turning to face Leng Huan who was walking towards her... and the child she was holding.

“Miss Leng…it’s been a long time. How have you been?” Fu Yuqing bit her tongue.

Calling him Fellow Daoist Leng wouldn't work. Senior Sister Leng? She couldn't bring herself to call him that to Leng Huan. Sister-in-law? That didn't seem appropriate yet. In the end, she used that title.

“…Miss Fu…” Leng Huan was truly embarrassed now.

Come to think of it, more than a decade has passed since they last met in Baiquan Bay, and this is actually the first time the two of them have met.

At the time of their engagement, Fu Yuqing was in seclusion, so neither Leng Huan nor Fu Xun saw her.

When Fu Yuqing emerged from seclusion, Leng Huan and the other person had already left the sect.

Now, when they meet again, they have a two-year-old child without saying a word. Leng Huan... feels suffocated.

What's with this feeling of having kidnapped someone's good little brother?

Seeing that she was even more nervous than herself, Fu Yuqing smiled and said, "Miss Huanxue, there's no need to be nervous."

"I came to see you just to see an old friend. It's been so many years since we last met, and I never expected our reunion to be like this."

"When I emerged from seclusion back then, I heard that you and Ah Xun were engaged, but I didn't have time to send you a congratulatory gift. This time..."

She looked at Leng Huan and smiled again: "This time, I think I won't miss it again."

“…Oh, Miss Fu, please come in and have a seat. I’m sorry for being so rude.” Leng Huan helped Yun Du lean on his shoulder; he was sleeping soundly.

Lin Miaoyan waited quietly for them to catch up before extending her hand in invitation, "Senior Sister Fu, please come in."

Back then, Lin Miaoyan received a recommendation from Leng Huan and entered the outer sect. It took her five years to upgrade from an outer sect disciple to an inner sect disciple, which can be considered a reward for her efforts.

She knew Fu Yuqing because Fu Yuqing had inquired about Leng Huan before, so she naturally knew Lin Miaoyan, and they gradually became acquainted.

Because of Fu Xun's relationship with her and her own talent, Fu Yuqing became an inner disciple from the beginning, which is why Lin Miaoyan called her senior sister.

Fu Yuqing had many questions to ask, so she nodded and said, "I'm sorry to bother you."

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"Junior Sister Fu, how have you been?" After putting Yun Du down, Leng Huan came out from the inner room and changed his address.

Lin Miaoyan chose to stay at Maple Forest Garden. She had a lot to say to Leng Huan. Since they all knew each other, they had a few more cups of tea added, and the group sat down to chat.

Fu Yuqing held the teacup, took a sip, and politely praised, "Good tea, fragrant and sweet." She put down the cup, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "You and A-Xun, what's your child's name?"

Leng Huan sat upright with a reserved demeanor, offering an awkward but polite smile: "Hehe... My name is Yun Du, a name given by Fu Xun."

“Yun Du? What’s his surname?” Fu Yuqing had talked with Fu Xun in Baiquan Bay years ago. At that time, she vaguely sensed that Fu Xun had some feelings for Leng Huan, and even thought that it was mostly wishful thinking on his part.

To my surprise, when we met again, they already had children, which filled me with awe.

Leng Huan: "The surname hasn't been decided yet. He said he'll let the child choose it himself when he grows up."

Fu Yuqing understood immediately, realizing that Fu Xun completely disregarded the family. She clenched her fists, thinking that the family... she and Fu Xun could never go back, nor did they want to.

"That's fine too. I think having the surname Leng is also good."

Upon hearing this, Leng Huan rested his forehead on his hand, unsure whether to agree or disagree, and simply nodded vaguely.

After catching up, Fu Yuqing stood up to say goodbye, "You've just returned and are very busy, so I won't bother you any longer..."

After their conversation, the awkwardness subsided. Leng Huan escorted her to the courtyard gate, saying, "Take care, Junior Sister Fu. I won't see you off any further..."

Fu Yuqing chuckled: "Miss Huanxue, if you don't mind, you can call me cousin."

Leng Huan: "...Well then, take care, cousin."

"Alright, your cultivation and status are not what they used to be. I'll shamelessly call you Huanxue. The child will wake up soon, Huanxue... you can go inside now."

Leng Huan and Lin Miaoyan exchanged glances, retreated into the courtyard, and watched her go.

Fu Yuqing waved and turned to leave slowly.

Walking along the path for about fifteen minutes, then turning onto the boardwalk outside Maple Forest Garden, a soft "hum" sounded as the communication talisman vibrated. Fu Yuqing activated it by channeling spiritual energy, and a voice came out:

"Miss Fu, where are you? There's a festival in Immortal Town tonight. Would you like to come? I heard that many cultivators are gathering here, and it's quite lively."

Fairy Market? She was about to refuse, but then she thought that maybe she could go and browse around to buy a gift for her little nephew. She hadn't had time to prepare anything in the rush earlier.

Fu Yuqing replied, "Okay, I'm on the mountain. Fellow Daoist Wei, see you at the Big Willow Tree Tea House."

"Okay, see you there or see you."

Hearing her agree, Wei Liao breathed a sigh of relief and replied excitedly.

Hearing the cheerful voice on the other end, seemingly always full of energy, Fu Yuqing paused for a moment before flying down the mountain on her sword.

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The main peak hall.

Zhang Zhaoying and Song Kaiyang, two fellow apprentices who hadn't seen each other for many years, were moved to tears upon meeting, sharing stories of their lives.

After the sect leader coughed, he said some polite words of congratulations to Song Kaiyang on his breakthrough and welcome back. Song Kaiyang had only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul stage when he left, but he returned as a Deity Transformation cultivator.

Regardless, everyone was very happy. Sword Peak was the sect's strongest force, and having another backbone was always a good thing. The return of a Nascent Soul cultivator was beneficial to the sect.

Moreover, with the addition of Fu Xun and Leng Huan, who are both Nascent Soul cultivators, the Immortal Sect has gained three more high-level cultivators.

Everyone felt honored, and Jiang Ruoyu was so happy that his beard almost reached the sky. After the meeting ended, he quickly slipped away to catch up with his apprentices and grand-apprentices. As soon as he stepped out, Song Kaiyang also came out.

"Junior Brother Jiang, when would you be free to discuss the wedding banquet for our disciples?"

The children are all grown up now, this matter can't be delayed any longer. Jiang Ruoyu nodded: "They just got back, they must be tired from the journey, let them rest first. Let's discuss it in three days at my weapon-refining peak."

The sound faded into the distance. Fu Xun listened for a moment, then looked at the sect leader in front of him.

"Good!" Sect Master Ji took two steps with his hands behind his back. "My sect has finally gained a few more high-level cultivators."

“I originally thought your master was the number one person in the last three hundred years, but I didn’t expect you to be here too. Even Junior Nephew Leng is unexpected.”

The sect leader looked at Fu Xun and said solemnly, "Three months ago, I received news that there were unusual movements in the Land of Fallen Gods on the Western Nether Continent, which were the work of the Demon Clan."

"We received your letters more than a decade ago. We secretly put a lot of effort into investigating and found a total of 208 unusual locations and events, some of which were very well hidden."

Fu Xun: "Now, it seems the demons have become aware of this and have laid an ambush."

"Hmm, when do you and Junior Nephew Leng plan to hold your wedding ceremony?"

"It's not decided yet; we plan to pick an auspicious day."

"Yes, your wedding is a wonderful opportunity. We've invited all the immortal sects to our sect to participate in the grand ceremony. It's perfect that your Nascent Soul Ceremony and Junior Nephew Leng's Core Formation Ceremony can be held together—truly a triple celebration!"

Fu Xun frowned slightly: "Does the sect leader want to take this opportunity to invite all the immortal sects to discuss the Demon Clan's plans?"

"Exactly."

"But how do we know there aren't spies within the immortal sects?"

The sect leader shook his head: "This matter is not convenient to publicize. Only the high-ranking members of major sects and powerful forces can get in touch with it."

Fu Xun: "It's best not to invite anyone from the Divine Dynasty's royal family."

The sect leader understood and agreed. Fu Xun then casually reminded him, "Four months from now, on an auspicious day."

"Using the wedding as a pretext is fine, but don't let my wedding go wrong."

The sect leader nodded, very satisfied with his sense of the bigger picture, and repeatedly praised him, saying that the future of the Immortal Sect rested on his shoulders and that he should consider the overall situation.

Fu Xun remained noncommittal, took his leave, and disappeared outside the palace to go to the affairs hall to see his new independent residence.

The wedding is still several months away, how can the family possibly live apart?

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