"By the way, who's that pretty lady? Wait! Let me guess—she's another lover—"
"No, she's a friend. I brought her here from my world," Yuan hastily interrupted when he sensed Liya's cold glare from behind.
"What? She's from the forgotten world?" Kelan looked at Liya with interest. "Why'd you bring her to the Nine Heavens?"
"It's a bit complicated, and it wasn't my decision."
"Is that so?"
Some time later, they arrived at the heart of the sect, a domain reserved only for Core Disciples and Sect Elders.
Kelan continued a little further until they reached a restricted area accessible only to the Sect Leader, meaning only he could enter. However, when they arrived, Yuan could see several figures already waiting for their arrival.
"I notified them on our way here," Kelan said as he descended to the ground.
"Yuan! Manager!"
Chu Liuxiang and the others greeted them with bright expressions.
"Hey, everyone—"
