46: Luo Qingxue's first kiss upon leaving her clan and returning home.

It had been a month or two since he last saw his Senior Sisters.

Over at the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect, there was still a "Senior Sister Team" waiting for him.

Second Senior Sister’s gentle and considerate personality; Third Senior Sister’s elusive whereabouts, which he didn't need to worry about; Fourth Senior Sister Yun Guying’s gaze that made everyone look like they owed her money; Fifth Senior Sister Li Miaoer’s quirky nature, always ready to pounce into his arms; and Sixth Senior Sister Lin Xiaoyou’s seemingly silent but actually more cunning than anyone else 'Gou Dao' style... "Yes, Eldest Senior Sister."

No matter how nervous he felt inside, he had to remain as steady as an old dog on the surface.

"Mhm."

Ling Feiyan nodded, appearing somewhat satisfied with his attitude.

"Go say your goodbyes to those here in Canglan, and especially handle your relationships well."

"I understand."

Lu Yu quickly responded.

Coming out of the military tent, Lu Yu exhaled a breath of turbid air.

Talking to Eldest Senior Sister really gave him a sense of pressure, like facing an interrogation from a family elder.

There had to be an order to the goodbyes; he first returned to the guest courtyard and told Lin Wanqiu the news of returning to the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect.

"Returning to Revered Master's Sect?"

Lin Wanqiu's eyes widened, followed by curiosity and yearning.

"Can I go too?"

"Of course. You are my Disciple, so naturally, you will come back with me. It’s a good chance for my Revered Master... uh, my Revered Master, who is your Grandmaster, to see you, and for you to witness the grandeur of our Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect."

Lin Wanqiu's small face turned red with excitement, and she nodded repeatedly.

After comforting his little Disciple, Lu Yu went to the Qingshuang Pavilion to find Luo Qingxue.

When Luo Qingxue heard he was returning to the Sect, a clear look of reluctance flashed through her ice-blue eyes, but it was quickly hidden.

"The matters of the Canglan Sacred Sect have been resolved. It is only right for you to return to your Sect."

Her tone remained calm, but her fingers unconsciously toyed with her sleeve.

"When do you depart?"

"Tomorrow morning, traveling with Eldest Senior Sister."

Luo Qingxue frowned slightly, then relaxed.

"So soon? Well, go early and return early."

She paused, slid an Ice-blue Jade Bracelet off her wrist, and handed it over.

"Take this with you. It's a small trinket I nurtured in my early years. It has the effect of calming the mind and aiding in cultivation. In the future... be careful in everything."

Lu Yu took the jade bracelet. It was cool to the touch, and he could feel the pure and peaceful ice-attribute spirit energy contained within; this was clearly no ordinary object.

He gazed at Luo Qingxue with a smile in his eyes.

"Qingxue, is this a token of love for me?"

Luo Qingxue's cheeks turned slightly red, and she lowered her head without speaking. She felt that after spending more than a month with Lu Yu, her cold personality had mostly vanished in front of him.

Lu Yu also pulled out a Silver Necklace from his robes.

Then, taking Luo Qingxue's snowy-white hand, he placed it in her palm.

"This is a fairly good Medium Grade Magic Treasure I obtained in a Secret Realm a few years ago. I've been wearing it all these years. It has the effect of stabilizing the mind and suppressing Heart Demons and evil thoughts. It's very suitable for secluded meditation and cultivation."

"Since you gave me a token of love, then naturally, I must give you one too."

"Mhm."

Luo Qingxue nodded gently, her cheeks slightly flushed. This time she didn't avoid his gaze, letting out a soft sound of agreement.

"Come, let me put it on for you."

Lu Yu picked up the necklace, and Luo Qingxue didn't pull away. She felt that in front of Lu Yu, she no longer had any of her initial coldness, leaving only a shy girl who was not good at expressing herself.

Lu Yu took a step forward, wrapping both hands around Luo Qingxue's slender, fair neck to fasten the necklace.

However, his hands did not pull back. Luo Qingxue also noticed Lu Yu's bright, focused gaze, and her cheeks felt hot.

"Qingxue?"

"Mhm."

Luo Qingxue whispered softly.

Lu Yu then leaned forward. Luo Qingxue slowly closed her eyes, and Lu Yu's lips landed on her cherry-red lips.

Luo Qingxue's body trembled slightly; her first kiss had been taken!

Ling Feiyan’s expression was somewhat helpless as she withdrew her Divine Sense.

How had she not noticed that her Junior Martial Brother had such a side to him? Having raised him until now, she only just realized his skill at picking up girls was not small at all!

Why hadn't she noticed it before?

The two kissed for a long time. Finally, Luo Qingxue reluctantly watched Lu Yu leave. Before he had even departed, she was already looking forward to their next meeting.

The hardest part was at the Tingtao Pavilion.

When Lu Yu entered, Leng Qingshuang was standing by the window, staring blankly at the sea of clouds outside.

Hearing footsteps, she turned around. There was no surprise on her face, as if she had expected it.

"Leaving?"

She asked.

"Mhm. Eldest Senior Sister ordered us to return to the Sect tomorrow."

Lu Yu walked to her side.

Leng Qingshuang gave a soft "Hmph," her emotions unreadable.

"Ling Feiyan certainly knows how to pick her time."

She reached out and naturally helped Lu Yu straighten his collar, which wasn't actually messy, her movements as familiar as if she had done them a thousand times.

"It's good to go back. Stop causing trouble for me here."

Lu Yu gave a dry laugh and didn't respond.

"Take this."

Leng Qingshuang stuffed a palm-sized Storage Pouch into his hand.

"There are some Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills inside, as well as a few small things I used during my early travels. Once you're back at the Sect, don't mistreat yourself, and don't forget..."

She raised her ice-blue eyes and looked deeply at him.

"Over here in Canglan, there is still someone waiting."

These words were direct, yet carried an indisputable tenderness and possessiveness.

Lu Yu felt a surge of warmth in his heart and grasped her hand.

"I won't forget. Both you and Qingxue are here. No matter how far I run, I will have to come back to see you."

Only then did Leng Qingshuang show a bit of a smile, her fingertip scratching his palm.

"At least you're sensible."

She leaned in and gave him a quick kiss on the corner of his mouth.

"Go on. Get along well with your Senior Sisters. If you are ever wronged..."

She paused, her tone taking on a hint of mischief.

"Tell me, and I'll help your Senior Sisters bully you together!"

Lu Yu laughed. This Sacred Lord, when in love, was quite down-to-earth... Early the next morning, the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect's War Demon Army set out.

Ling Feiyan was still clad in Black Armor, riding a majestic Black Dragon-scale Horse at the very front of the procession.

Lu Yu took Lin Wanqiu and stood upon a Flying Boat.

Looking back, the mountain gate of the Canglan Sacred Sect gradually blurred in the morning mist, and the silhouette of the Tingtao Pavilion on the mountain peak was faintly visible.

The army did not move quickly, but they were strictly disciplined, and they encountered no trouble along the way.

With the overwhelming Evil Qi radiating from their War Demon Army from so far away, who would be brave enough to approach?

A few days later, they entered the core area of the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect's sphere of influence.

Lu Yu was introducing the local scenery to Lin Wanqiu when he suddenly felt a soft but unignorable Divine Sense sweep over the entire army.

This Divine Sense was as vast as the sea, yet as silent as spring rain, completely different from Ling Feiyan's sharp and fierce style.

Ling Feiyan raised her hand, and the army slowly came to a halt.

She looked toward the clouds ahead.

The clouds parted, and a figure dressed in a Green Long Dress, her face hazy within a soft glow, stepped through the Void Realm as she slowly approached.