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As everyone stepped down from the carriage, the cool air of Northern Pearl Town brushed against their skin.

The town was alive with the sounds of merchants haggling, horses clopping along cobbled streets, and people bustling in every direction.

Despite the crowd, Zhang Yuan's eyes caught the fleeting figure of a woman standing in the shadows of a nearby alley.

Her silver hair gleamed faintly under the dimming evening light, a telltale sign of her presence that Zhang Yuan recognized instantly.

A wry smile crept onto his face as he inwardly cursed the timing. 'Well, fuck... she's here.'

Jin Wei looked at him in hesitation before finally speaking "Senior Yuan..."

Hm? Zhang Yuan turned to look at her and smiled faintly "Wei..."

With a soft sigh, Jin Wei spoke "Then we are taking our leave, Senior Yuan.."

Zhang Yuan nodded his head and Jin Wei exchanged a quick glance with Chen Zin, who had been standing quietly at her side.

Chen Zin nodded in agreement and together they prepared to depart.

They bowed briefly to Zhang Yuan, showing their usual respect, before turning toward the bustling streets to make their way toward the inns scattered along the town's edges.

As the two women disappeared into the crowd, Zhang Yuan's eyes followed them for a moment.

Suddenly, a tug on his arm pulled his attention back to the present.

Ming Yuelin had latched onto his arm, a soft smile on her face as she leaned in close. "Let's go back home, Master..." she said softly, her voice carrying a playful tone as she hugged his arm affectionately.

Long Yue was also quite excited in her heart as she was looking forward to spending time with her new sisters.

As Ming Yuelin turned away to speak with Long Yue and Xue Hua, Zhang Yuan allowed his eyes to briefly flicker back to the alley, where the silver-haired woman still lingered.

She hadn't moved, standing there like a shadow in the darkened corner, watching him.

'Is she hesitating?'

*tap* *tap* Hearing footsteps closing to them, Xue Hua's eyes flickered as she turned her gaze to the woman who was walking toward them.

HUH?

Looking at the gorgeous silver haired woman, her pupils shrank in shock, and in the next instant, her eyes narrowed... killing intent oozing out of her body.

'Hong Shi?'

Noticing the wave of killing intent radiating from Xue Hua, Ming Yuelin and Long Yue, who were standing beside her, were both startled.

They glanced at Xue Hua with wide eyes, confusion evident in their expressions.

"Junior Sister?"

It was then that Ming Yuelin's gaze followed Xue Hua's line of sight and landed on the approaching figure of Hong Shi.

'Huh? What the fuck? Hong Shi? The fuck is she doing here?'

Xue Hua gritted in teeth as her fists clenched in rage but she calmed down her anger 'Master has told me... not to let emotions cloud your judgement.'

'I can't act rash here... and I am obviously weaker than her right now.'

She took a deep breath controlling her killing intent and her gaze turned to Zhang Yuan 'I should tell Master that this is Hong Shi as he has never seen her.'

As she opened her mouth her speak, Hong Shi's voice cut through the bustling surroundings as she stood just a few meters from him "You bastard master of mine..."

Zhang Yuan smiled dryly in his heart and looked at Hong Shi with clueless eyes.

Ming Yuelin hurriedly moved her lips to Zhang Yuan's ear and muttered, "Master, she is Hong Shi, the Holy Maiden of Yu Hong Holy Land."

Hong Shi stepped forward, her eyes narrowing as they locked onto Zhang Yuan.

Her gaze was as sharp as she retrieved a crimson spear from her storage ring, her lips curling into a bitter smile. "Don't play dumb with me, Master," she said, her tone laced with accusation.

"You left me behind, and now you've picked up more disciples?"

"Master, do you know her?" Long Yue asked, her voice soft, though her eyes were wide with concern as she glanced between Hong Shi and Zhang Yuan.

Ming Yuelin instantly recognized the spear as it was the spear given by the Phoenix Sovereign in the inheritance ground.

But wait..

Master?

She blinked her eyes in confusion and turned to look at Zhang Yuan who also looked clueless "Master.. why is she calling you master?"

Xue Hua's gaze narrowed as she glanced at Zhang Yuan "Master?"

As Hong Shi walked even closer to them, Zhang Yuan raised an eyebrow, still playing the role of someone entirely clueless.

He blinked at her, tilting his head slightly. "Master?" he muttered in confusion. "Miss, do I know you?"

HUH?

Hong Shi's lips twitched in frustration upon hearing this as she gripped the crimson spear in her hand "Don't tell me you even forgot me?"

Her voice dripped with anger and disbelief, and the fiery spark in her eyes made it clear she wasn't joking.

The people walking by noticed the scene unfolding, their attention momentarily drawn to the sight of Hong Shi standing there with her weapon in hand.

The crimson spear, crackling with energy, drew gasps and whispers from the onlookers, and several passersby slowed their steps, curious to see what would happen next.

'What is happening?'

'I don't know...'

Feeling the gazes of the passerbys, Hong Shi rubbed her temples in annoyance and retrieved the spear back into her storage ring.

The crowd began to disperse, their curiosity sated for the moment.

Hong Shi looked at Zhang Yuan and reached out to grab his hand "Come with me, master.. Let us talk in private..."

In an instant, two hands clamped down on Hong Shi's wrist, stopping her in her tracks.

Hong Shi's eyes narrowed as she looked down to see Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua gripping her arm tightly.

"Let go," Hong Shi hissed.

Ming Yuelin's eyes squinted in confusion, "Can't you see that my Master is uncomfortable... Leave, Hong Shi."

Your Master?

Hong Shi's eyes condensed as she spoke in a cold tone "Piss off cunts... he is my master."

Eh?

Your master?

Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua looked at each other confused and turned to Zhang Yuan, who just shrugged his hands innocently "This is the first time I've seen her..."

Xue Hua who was usually composed, snapped and twisted Hong Shi's arm, making her let go of Zhang Yuan's arm "Master already told you.. he does not recognize you... "

Long Yue, though clueless about the situation stepped in and spoke in a soft tone "Um, Miss Hong Shi.. I think you might be misunderstanding our master for someone else."

Hong Shi shook her head and spoke "No.. how can I not recognize Master Yuan?"

Master Yuan...

The three of them were surprised and again turned to look at Zhang Yuan, their eyes screaming.. demanding answers.

Ming Yuelin leaned in closer to Zhang Yuan's ear, whispering "Master.. did you cheat on us with another disciple behind your back?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yuan smiled dryly and replied "No... I am always with you.. even nights, you were with me. Don't you know, dear."

"In this 'world', you are my first disciple."

As his hot breath hushed her ear, a soft blush spread across Ming Yuelin's cheek, thinking about the nights and nodded her head sheepishly "I believe in you, Master..."

With a huff, Ming Yuelin turned to Hong Shi "Fuck off, you woman-harassing bitch... Master is our Master.. not your master."

HUH?

Hong Shi's eyes trembled in anger and at this time, she noticed the playful smile surfacing on Zhang Yuan's lips 'You damn bastard Master, you are enjoying this.. aren't you?'

Zhang Yuan glanced around at the people gathering and spoke "Seems like we are gathering unwanted attention, let's talk privately."

Ming Yuelin shook her head "No master... when you don't even know her, why do you have to waste your time with some random bitches?"

At this time, another woman finally stepped out from the alley after seeing their commotion and seeing her Zhang Yuan smiled "Miss Xinyi, its been a while."

Feng Xinyi nodded her head "Yeah, it really is been a while.. Master Yuan."

Who is this now?

Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua turned their gazes to the new blue haired woman, looking at her suspiciously.

Hugging Zhang Yuan's arms, Ming Yuelin asked "Are you also here to claim our master as your Master?"

Feng Xinyi couldn't help but chuckle and rep[lied "No.. No.. I am not here to claim your master.."

"I am Hong Shi's master.. who is standing here."

What the fuck? if she has a Master, why is she calling our master as her master?

Hearing this, Hong Shi clicked her tongue in annoyance and replied "Fuck off Xinyi, you are not my master..."

What? She is not her Master?

What the hell is even happening?

Looking at the growing tension, Feng Xinyi spoke "Why don't we all talk in private to clear the misunderstanding?"

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