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At this moment, they did not go in to ask, but waited for Tian Ling'er to find out, so as not to go in together and make Su Ru and the other person feel even worse.
Seeing Tian Ling'er come out, the group ran up to her and asked her questions.
When the group saw Tian Ling'er come out looking as dejected as ever, they already knew what was going on.
However, Zhang Xiaofan still asked, "Senior Sister, is there any news about Senior Brother?"
Tian Ling'er shook her head.
She often cried after learning that Li Qing'an's fate was unknown.
Even Zhang Xiaofan frowned slightly, a surge of anger rising in his heart, and a red and black light flashing in his eyes.
He could not forget how Li Qing'an treated him like a younger brother, worrying about him even as they were about to descend the mountain and teaching him a calming mantra. This kind of senior brother had now been forced to such a state by the so-called "Old Ancestor of Wind and Moon" mentioned by Su Ru and the others.
He only regretted that he was not strong enough to go down the mountain and help Li Qing'an solve this problem.
If he hadn't been forced into a life-or-death situation, there's no way he would have remained completely silent for over three years, nor sent any messages back to the sect, as if he had simply vanished from the world.
...........
Meanwhile, at the Yuqing Hall on Tongtian Peak
"Junior Brother Cangsong, you will be in charge of preparing for this Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament!" Daoxuan said, looking at Cangsong beside him.
"Yes, Senior Brother." Cangsong stood up and accepted the order.
"By the way, Dazhu Peak, remember to include Li Qing'an's spot."
"Senior brother, is Junior Nephew Li coming back?" Cangsong asked upon hearing this.
He thought of the stone with sword marks that he had sent his disciple to Xiaochi Town to retrieve, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings, a mixture of hope and regret.
"I don't know, you can go and make the arrangements," Dao Xuan shook his head and replied.
Both he and Wan Jianyi felt that the Old Ancestor of Wind and Moon wouldn't hinder Li Qing'an. What they were worried about was that after other demonic sects guessed Li Qing'an's identity, they would secretly attack him. After all, if he could arrange disciples in the demonic sect, then the demonic sect could also arrange disciples in the Qingyun Sect. Even though he had secretly blocked the news before, he still couldn't stop some information about Li Qing'an from leaking out.
But even some news might provoke the Demonic Sect's determination to kill.
Therefore, he has already sent people to secretly monitor the movements of the Demonic Sect, just in case, so that he can provide timely support if they really make a move.
Even if it sparks a war between good and evil, it's all worth it given Li Qing'an's value.
Unbeknownst to them, Li Qing'an had already been flying swiftly on his sword towards Qingyun Sect.
...........
A few days later, Dazhu Peak
Two streaks of rainbow light flew from Dragon Head Peak to the sky above Dazhu Peak, and then landed in front of Shoujing Hall.
A flash of light revealed two figures. One was tall and elegant, with extraordinary good looks. The other was handsome, but shorter, and looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old.
It was Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu, who were sent by Cangsong.
"Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu, disciples of Dragon Head Peak, greet Uncle Tian and Uncle Su."
The two men entered the hall and first greeted Su Ru and the other woman respectfully.
Then, seeing the silence in the hall, with everyone listless and looking worried, Qi Hao immediately understood the reason.
Before he came, Cangsong had told him that the most outstanding disciple of Dazhu Peak was now missing and his fate was unknown. Tian Buyi must be in a bad mood, and he would inevitably be unwelcome if he went there.
Thinking of this, Qi Hao immediately comforted him, "Uncle Tian, Junior Brother Li is exceptionally talented. Although there is no news of him now, with his strength and luck, he will surely turn the tide and return to Qingyun Sect soon."
Tian Buyi, who was already in a bad mood, softened his tone somewhat after hearing Qi Hao's words.
"Cangsong has indeed taught a good apprentice."
Tian Buyi stopped and looked the two of them over, then asked, "Why did Cangsong call you here?"
Qi Hao was relieved to see that Tian Buyi's expression had softened. "Reporting to Uncle Tian, my master was entrusted by Sect Leader Daoxuan to prepare for the Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament two years from now. Because there have been some changes, he ordered me and Junior Brother Lin to inform Uncle Tian together."
"Hmph, they didn't even consult with us. Is this an announcement? This is a notification!" Tian Buyi snorted, his previously good expression turning ugly.
If there are any changes to the Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament, it would naturally require the leaders of all the sects to discuss it together. The fact that two disciples from the Cangsong Sect have come is surely an announcement, isn't it? Do you expect him to discuss it with two disciples?
Over the years, Cangsong had treated him very well, so when Lin Jingyu saw this, he was about to retort, but Qi Hao stopped him.
"Uncle-Master, you misunderstand. My master had no such intention." Qi Hao ignored Tian Buyi's words and said amicably instead.
"Since you said there have been changes to the martial arts competition, what happened?" Seeing that Tian Buyi remained silent, Su Ru had no choice but to ask herself.
"Reporting to my master, my master believes that Qingyun Sect has grown to have thousands of disciples. Therefore, he has decided to change the original total of thirty-two participants to nine from each of the seven lineages, with the main lineage sending one more person, for a total of sixty-four participants. The rules remain the same: the winner will be decided by drawing lots."
After Qi Hao finished his introduction, he said with a smile, "There are nine people in one lineage. When Junior Brother Li returns, there will be exactly nine people on Dazhu Peak."
Seeing that Qi Hao spoke so pleasingly, Su Ru's mood, which had been sour because of Li Qing'an, improved somewhat, and she said gently, "That's very good."
Seeing that Su Ru and Tian Buyi agreed, Qi Hao smiled and continued, "My junior brother Lin and junior brother Zhang under Uncle Tian are old acquaintances. I hope Uncle Tian can arrange for them to meet."
"Yes, you can go now."
Seeing Qi Hao and the other person here reminded Tian Buyi of Li Qing'an from time to time, and he couldn't help but feel impatient.
Before long, Lin Jingyu and Zhang Xiaofan walked out of the door together.
The two looked at each other, their eyes reddening, and asked each other about their experiences over the years.
“I was in Dazhu Peak, and my master, mistress, and senior brothers treated me very well. It’s just a pity that my seventh senior brother, Li Qing’an, has gone down the mountain to travel, and we haven’t been able to find him yet.” Zhang Xiaofan, as he talked, mentioned Li Qing’an again, and unconsciously tightened his grip on the fire poker in his hand.
"I have also heard my master and senior brother talk about this person. He is skilled in both array formations and weapon crafting, and has extraordinary talent."
Lin Jingyu also spoke upon hearing this.
"Hey...."
Zhang Xiaofan also sighed.
The two people, with their heads down, were completely unaware that a tiny black dot, the size of a grain of sand, had appeared in the sky behind them and was slowly growing larger.
Meanwhile, inside the hall...
Qi Hao was talking with other disciples of Dazhu Peak. Although Song Daren and the others were also in a bad mood, they cheered up and talked to Qi Hao, who was a guest.
A moment later, Qi Hao glanced at Tian Ling'er behind Su Ru, her eyes lowered and her mood sour, and the amber cinnabar ribbon wrapped around her. His eyes lit up and he smiled, "Could this young lady be the famous Junior Sister Tian Ling'er?"
When Tian Ling'er heard someone call her, she looked up, her bloodshot eyes meeting Qi Hao's, and asked, "Do you know me?"
"I have naturally heard of Junior Sister's reputation. I saw that Junior Sister was in a bad mood. I once obtained a 'Cooling Pearl' by chance when I was eliminating the villains of the Demonic Sect. Although it is not a rare treasure, it is not bad. I hope it can cheer Junior Sister up."
As Qi Hao spoke, he pulled a bead out of his pocket.
Unexpectedly, a voice came from outside the hall, "Master and Mistress, I'm back."
Chapter 47 Return to Qingyun, the Cool Pearl?
"Master and Mistress, I'm back."
A deep, joyful voice came from the sky, so loud it seemed to be right next to my ear.
Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu outside the hall have not yet made a move.
Su Ru and Tian Buyi were overjoyed to hear that familiar voice.
There's no mistake, it's the voice they've recalled countless times.
However, before Song Daren and He Dazhi could react...
Upon hearing that voice that haunted her dreams, Tian Ling'er ignored the beads in front of her and rushed out of Shoujing Hall.
Qi Hao's hand, which had been holding out the 'Cooling Pearl,' remained suspended in mid-air before he withdrew it without changing his expression.
After everyone in the hall left, he quietly walked out as well.
The fact that everyone on Dazhu Peak is so shocked suggests that the legendary figure from Qingyun Sect has returned.
Meanwhile, outside the hall, Zhang Xiaofan, who was about to spar with Lin Jingyu, also stopped and looked at Li Qingan, who was flying towards him on his sword.
Zhang Xiaofan was overjoyed and was about to go inside to call for help when he saw Su Ru and Tian Buyi already standing beside him, followed by Tian Ling'er and Song Daren.
"Good, good, I knew this kid would be alright."
Tian Buyi looked at Li Qing'an, who was approaching on a sword, and said stubbornly.
Su Ru, who was also happy at this moment, did not say anything about Tian Buyi's stubbornness.
After years of anxiety, we have finally landed safely.
"Shh."
A whooshing sound came from the air, and Li Qingan landed steadily outside Shoujing Hall. He put away Wangxian and looked at the crowd in front of him with a smile.
"Li Qingan."
Before Li Qing'an could speak, Tian Ling'er, seeing the person she had been longing for appear before her, disregarded her ladylike reserve and rushed into Li Qing'an's arms in front of Tian Buyi and everyone else, her voice choked with emotion.
When Tian Buyi saw Tian Ling'er disregarding a woman's dignity in front of the disciples of Dragon Head Peak, the smile on his face immediately froze.
Even Su Ru shook her head.
As expected, Li Qing'an is still a disciple who doesn't give people peace of mind.
Qi Hao, who had almost given away the 'Cooling Pearl' just now, touched the pearl in his arms and sighed upon seeing this.
"what?"
Li Qingan was a little confused. There was no need to act like this after not seeing each other for three years!
"What's wrong with Xiao Ling'er?"
So she touched Tian Ling'er's hair, who was still shorter than her, and asked worriedly, "You were crying when I came back. Did someone bully you? I'll get revenge for you."
Seeing this, Tian Ling'er also turned from crying to laughing, wiping her tears on Li Qing'an's blue Taoist robe, and said while crying and laughing:
"Who else would dare to bully me but you?"
After calming down, Tian Ling'er realized she was still in Li Qing'an's arms. Her face flushed, and she released Li Qing'an, stepped back, and stood beside him with her head down.
"That's good!"
Li Qingan breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
Having been single for two lifetimes, he is well aware of the three great illusions people have: "This person likes me," "I can win back," and "My phone rings."
Without much thought, he stepped forward and bowed to Tian Buyi and Su Ru.
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