Meanwhile, on Qingzhu Peak.
Having finished her busy day of official duties, Xiao Hongyu finally returned to Qingzhu Peak.
In high spirits after teasing her junior sister that morning, she had spent the day at Xieyue Peak helping the Sect Leader manage Tianjian Sect affairs, visited Shuanghua Peak in the afternoon to seek guidance from the Sixth Elder, and even helped process recent task commissions received by the Tianjian Sect at the Mission Hall in the evening.
Wrapping up her busy day, Xiao Hongyu prepared a meal in the kitchen, intending to share dinner with her junior sister.
Arriving at Lu Qingning's door, Xiao Hongyu paused in bewilderment as she saw the lights were out.
Was her junior sister asleep so early today?
Quietly, Xiao Hongyu swept her divine sense across the entire room.
Empty.
She froze, then immediately swept her divine sense across the entirety of Qingzhu Peak.
Aside from herself, there was not a soul to be found.
Her face darkened. A sudden realization dawning on her, she quickly pulled out the Transmission Talisman connecting her to Ye Zuilan, only to find a message: "Xiao Hongyu~ I'm taking Lu Qingning to Jinhe City to play for a few days! She couldn't find you, so I'm letting you know on her behalf, haha!"
That was when Xiao Hongyu remembered that, busy as she had been all day, she hadn't checked her Transmission Talisman once. Her junior sister had undoubtedly been whisked away by their master long ago.
A wave of anxiety washed over her, terrified …
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