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At the foot of Xuanyuan Peak, Han Chen stared at the steps up the mountain with a daze.

Since I first went to the psychedelic forest, I have been away from Xuanyuan Peak for ten months, and it has been almost half a year since I left the deep rain.

Thinking of Deep Rain, Hanchen couldn't help but see that lively and cute little face appeared in his mind. A great sense of tenderness surged in Hanchen's eyes.

Compared to Qiao Feiyan, Hanchen's love for Shenyu is considered love. As for the former, it is only friendship at best, not feelings. So when he separated from Qiao Feiyan, Hanchen's heart was not as reluctant as he had when he was separated from Shenyu.

"Brother, can I go with you?" Ming Ruo's voice came from behind, and the girl looked a little worried. Her jade hand gently rubbed Xiao Hei's head in her arms, as if she wanted to use this to relieve the anxiety in her heart.

"Of course." Han Chen smiled slightly, revealing a hint of pity between his eyebrows, "You are my sister, of course I will take you with me."

"But, but I am not a disciple of Xuanyuan Peak. Will they accept me?"

"Hmm?" Han Chen was stunned at first, then nodded and said, "Don't worry! I know Elder Mu, who is guarding the Spirit Gathering Tower in the inner gate. When I go and ask him for help, he shouldn't refuse me."

It is not Han Chen's personality to ask for help, but he promised to take Ming Ruo with him. So he would not leave her alone no matter what. Of course, Han Chen was not 100% sure that Elder Mu would help him, so he had no idea what to do. But at this point, he could only take one step at a time.

"Let's go!" Han Chen stepped forward and patted Mingruo on the shoulder, and handed him a look of relief.

"Yes!" Ming Ruo nodded, and a bright smile appeared again on his face.

When returning to Xuanyuan Peak, Hanchen's main purpose was to come from the "Yangsheng Sutra". Xuanyuan Peak's most precious martial arts. Only by getting it can you exchange news from Nanbo for his father Han Langyu. This is comparable to climbing to the sky for Hanchen.

Hanchen and Mingruo walked towards the road up the mountain, and Xiaobai ran happily behind him. Compared to Xiaohei, Xiaobai seemed to not like people to hug him very much. However, its closeness to the two was increasing day by day.

"Who is coming?" Halfway through the mountain, two disciples guarding the mountain gate blocked their way.

"My inner disciple, Han Chen."

"Hanchen?" Both of them were stunned and looked at each other, and they all saw the surprise on each other's face. One of the thin disciples shouted in a deep voice, "Are you really Hanchen?"

"No," Han Chen answered calmly without being humble or arrogant.

"I heard you disappeared in the psychedelic forest, why are you back now?"

Missing? Han Chen was slightly stunned, shook his head immediately, clasped his fists and said, "This matter is really hard to describe."

The two mountain disciples exchanged a few words in a low voice, and another person said, "Senior Brother Hanchen, because your situation is quite special. Can you please inform us of the Ninth Elder?"

Elder Ninth was the largest in the outer sect. Han Chen thought secretly, looked at Ming Ruo beside him, and then nodded, "I'm sorry, you two."

"Well, Senior Brother Hanchen, please wait here."

A moment later, a simple and elegant lobby. Han Chen and Ming Ruo stood in the hall waiting for the arrival of the Ninth Elder. There was a clear look of anxiety on Ming Ruo's face.

Han Chen naturally saw the other party’s concern and comforted him, “Don’t worry! If Xuan Yuanfeng doesn’t accept you, my brother will leave with you.”

Ming Ruo was stunned, his face full of disbelief, "Brother, you?"

"Well, I won't leave you." Han Chen answered seriously.

At this moment, a steady footsteps came from outside the door. The two of them were shocked and saw that there was more than one Elder Nine, and another old man. Han Chen also knew this person, but he was Elder Songhe who was guarding the Martial Arts Pavilion.

"Disciple Hanchen, I have seen Elder Ninth and Elder Songhe." Hanchen clasped his fists and bowed respectfully. Mingruo seemed a little at a loss and a little timid.

"No need to be polite." Elder Ninth waved his hand, and a little surprise surged from his elegant eyebrows, "I haven't seen you for a year, Han Chen, your strength has improved by leaps and bounds, which is really gratifying."

Both elders still remember Han Chen, the disciples. During the introductory ceremony of the inner disciples last year, they killed Xue Chuan in public at Dayuantai and replaced the other party as the first person in the outer sect.

"The Ninth Elder Miao Pian." Han Chen replied modestly.

"Hanchen, last time you went to the psychedelic forest for a mission, why didn't you come back until now?" The person who spoke was Elder Songhe.

Han Chen's eyes condensed, and he paused, and then he roughly said what happened in the psychedelic forest. But he concealed that he was rescued by Yu Fenglan and said that he fell off the cliff and survived the disaster. After that, he returned to Xuanyuan Peak after he recovered from his injuries.

Hearing Han Chen's story, Songhe and Elder Jiu both frowned. The latter said coldly, "I didn't expect that there were people who harmed their fellow disciples in the inner sect. It was sad, sad."

Elder Songhe also sighed lightly, looking at Hanchen with deep eyes, and said, "Since that's the case, then you can go back to the inner gate as soon as possible! The person who is put on the cliff, you can appeal to the elder of the inner gate, and they will not ignore it."

"Yes." Han Chen nodded and agreed, and then said, "I have something to ask the two elders for my request." He pointed to Ming Ruo sideways, "The two elders, these are the sisters who are in the lower house, and their lives are miserable. I hope the two elders can agree to let me take her to the inner door together."

The two of them noticed Ming Ruo just now, but after Han Chen said this, they couldn't help but observe carefully. Elder Ninth raised his eyes lightly, his eyebrows suddenly stretched out, and an unpredictable expression came out of his face. On the other hand, Elder Songhe's expression also changed. He looked at the Ninth Elder and nodded in agreement.

Han Chen began to murmur in his heart, took a light breath, and continued, "I hope the two elders will be successful."

"According to the regulations, she cannot stay in my Xuanyuan Peak." Elder Ninth replied, and Han Chen and Ming Ruo's hearts suddenly fell to the bottom. But before they could react, the Ninth Elder Ninth's voice came again. "But there are exceptions in everything. Today I will make an exception and ask you to take her to the inner door."

Han Chen was overjoyed and couldn't even believe what he heard. He quickly bowed to thank him, "Disciple, thank you for your fulfillment."

Mingruo was also very happy and bowed together, "Mingruo thanks the two elders."

Elder Songhe waved his hand, "Okay, I don't need to say much about thanks. Xuanyuanfeng has clear rewards and punishments. In the psychedelic forest, Hanchen, you saved your companion's life and protected the face of this sect when fighting with the disciples of the Yintian Palace. So we should satisfy your conditions."

Han Chen was a little surprised. He didn't expect that all the things he did had reached the ears of the two elders. But now when he thought about it, he really didn't have any effort.

Han Chen and Ming Ruo bid farewell to the two elders and headed towards the inner gate.

In the lobby, Song He's eyes were slightly condensed and he said earnestly, "Yun Qing, whose seat do you think that little girl will be taken to?"

"I dare not make sure of this. Did you notice those two little beasts just now?" Yun Qing was the name of Elder Ninth, and she replied.

"If I'm not mistaken, that white beast should be the Lei Yuanli. As for the black beast, I can't see it. Do you know what kind of creature it is?

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"I can't see it either." Yun Qing shook his head, then flicked his long sleeves and said lightly, "The disciples who entered the inner sect this year are much better than those last year. The Qi Refining Realm alone has reached as many as 40 or 50."

"Yes! The inner sect is now lively. The three-year spiritual martial arts competition is coming soon. I really don't know if there will be a stunning person like Mo Hen in Xuanyuan Peak."

Songhe sighed and looked up at the sky. His turbid old eyes showed a little regret.

It is already evening at the inner gate of Xuanyuan Peak.

In a wide and neat hall, tables in all directions were filled with delicious wine and food. The laughter and joyful atmosphere seemed very lively.

"Little Monkey, Xiaowen, congratulations to you two for becoming inner disciples. Finally, I'm waiting for you to come, haha." Dawei raised the wine glass in his hand and congratulated them.

Xinlan and Wu Jun both picked up the cups, with happy smiles on their faces, and the few of them were a little drunk.

Before I knew it, a year had passed. December had passed quietly after the last time the inner disciple was selected. Time passed so quickly that people could not catch them even if they wanted to, and they could not hold them even if they wanted to.

Xiaohou and Xiaowen lived up to expectations, and both entered the inner sect with their strength at the second level of Qi Refining Realm. Among this group of newcomers, they are very outstanding.

"Eat more dishes, this is specially bought by Senior Brother Wu Jun from Xuanshan City." Xinlan smiled slightly while picking up dishes for Xiaowen.

After a year, everyone's strength has also improved significantly. Wu Jun has been upgraded from the third level of Qi Refining Realm to the seventh level. Xinlan and Dawei have also been upgraded from the ninth level of Body Tempering Realm to the fifth level of Qi Refining Realm. The cultivation conditions of the inner sect are much better than those of the outer sect, but it is worth being happy that these friends can gather together again.

"If Hanchen was here, we would have really gathered together." Xiaowen sighed lightly and said casually.

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere on the table was a little disappointed. A few people looked at me and I looked at you. They suddenly fell into a low point.

My heart was pursed with blue and red lips, and there seemed to be a gloss in my eyes. I squeezed out a smile and said, "Okay, everyone is eating, and the food will be cold in a while."

The few people remained silent, and most of the joy in their hearts disappeared.
Chapter completed!