“Quick, quick, Master, please take this thing back quickly!”

Among the guests, many now had faces as pale as paper, their lips even trembling uncontrollably.

Although they had mentally prepared themselves for the malevolent ghost to be terrifying, truly seeing it had completely shattered their worldview.

If not for the fact that it was bound in place, ensuring their safety, they would have fainted from fright by now. Even so, their condition wasn’t much better.

“Two older brothers, do you believe it now?” Yaoyao didn’t act immediately but turned her head to look at Liu Heng and the other man.

It was these two who had started the heckling. If things were to end, of course, they had to admit defeat first.

“It was I who was spouting nonsense just now. I hope the Master won’t hold it against me,” Liu Heng’s face couldn’t help but turn pale. He had completely shed his previous arrogant demeanor, his attitude now extremely respectful.

He could feel the terror emanating from the malevolent ghost more keenly than those ordinary people.

He even recognized at a glance that this ghost’s level had impressively reached the Red Ghost stage.

One had to know that the cultivator who had taught him Taoist arts back then was only at the fourth rank. If he had truly encountered this malevolent ghost, it was really hard to say who would have fallen.

Yet this little child was able to capture it. This at least proved that he was definitely not her match.

Since she possessed such strength, what was there to question? He didn’t feel that bowing his head was shameful.

The reason was simple: people in the Xuanmen world respected strength more. The stronger one was, the more respect one received. Bowing to a stronger person was not considered a disgrace.

“I share Brother Liu Heng’s thoughts. I hope the Master will not blame us for our rudeness just now.”

Seeing that his proud and competitive friend had bowed his head, Chen Tao had even less reason to be stubborn, and he too bowed.

Their bowing signified their acknowledgment that Yaoyao had won the championship of this live recording session.

Yaoyao didn’t display the Red Ghost any further. She raised her hand and sealed it within a talisman core. This maneuver, invisibly, once again shook the hearts of everyone present. When it was released earlier, the speed was too fast, and they hadn’t seen it clearly.

But the process of putting it away was a clear slow motion, so the visual impact was naturally even stronger.

“Ahem, since everyone agrees, the first place for this recording session goes to our Master Yaoyao.”

The director appropriately interjected at this point. Selecting the first place didn’t mean the recording was over; subsequent rankings still needed to be sorted out.

After all, the program had an elimination format; someone had to leave as the one at the bottom.

Of course, Yaoyao didn’t participate in the subsequent procedures. She and her Seventh Brother were driven home by the old principal, who saw them off warmly.

Since they hadn’t informed their family beforehand, the two siblings went out for a delightful late-night snack before returning to the Gu residence, then sneakily went to their rooms to sleep.

The next day, when they came downstairs, they nearly gave Chen Hui a fright.

“You child, why didn’t you tell Mom in advance that you were coming back?”

“Was the recording successful? Are you hungry? Mom will have the kitchen make something to eat,” Chen Hui turned her head and instructed the servants to prepare breakfast for her daughter.

After giving instructions, she then sized up her daughter’s small frame. Seeing her rosy little face and good complexion, she slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it had only been two or three days since she left, she had been worried in her heart; even one day felt too long.

And her worry wasn’t unfounded. The conditions outside couldn’t compare to home, and she was afraid her daughter would feel a sense of disparity.

However, Chen Hui’s worry was ultimately unnecessary.

Yaoyao’s chubby little face squeezed out a sweet smile. “Mom, don’t worry, I did very well. Seventh Brother took good care of Yaoyao.”

While reporting her safety, she didn’t forget to put in a good word for Seventh Brother in front of her mother. They had left in such a hurry last time, it was possible her mother might be unhappy. Praising Seventh Brother a bit would make her mother less likely to blame him!

“Good, good, as long as it went smoothly. It’s only right for your Seventh Brother to take care of you.”

How could Chen Hui not understand her daughter’s little thoughts? Not only was she not angry, but she was even happier.

The better the relationship between her son and daughter, the more harmonious the family would naturally be. How could she not be happy to see it?

The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer, discussing when to go for an autumn outing.

The maple leaves on Xishan in the capital would be fully red in about half a month. The crimson leaves covering the mountains were like fiery clouds descending from the sky, stretching across the entire mountain range, a truly rare and beautiful sight in the capital. It was a good opportunity to take her daughter to see it.

Perhaps Yaoyao hadn’t been up the mountain. She suddenly felt a sense of nostalgia, and then her thoughts began to wander.

Besides supporting herself, she had another mission after coming down the mountain: to revitalize her sect.

The goal of supporting herself had already been achieved after acknowledging her new parents. So, it was time to consider how to revitalize the sect.

Yaoyao didn’t have any particularly good ideas about this matter because she didn’t want to return to the empty Taoist temple for the time being. But if the temple wasn’t open, how could its reputation spread?

This problem was too complicated, making her little head ache.

Yaoyao tried hard to shake her head, attempting to shake these thoughts out. Since she couldn’t figure it out herself, she would ask Seventh Brother later.

Seventh Brother was knowledgeable; he would surely be able to think of a way. Yes, that was a happy decision.

Yaoyao quickly cast aside her worries, and a smile returned to her face.

Chen Hui, in the time it took to sip her soup-tea, hadn’t noticed these things. She was just about to instruct the servants to check on the kitchen situation.

Just then, a noise came from outside, interrupting her. She then saw Gu Wei walk in, holding a small black cat.

As soon as the two entered the room, they immediately saw Yaoyao sitting in the living room. Gu Wei’s eyes instantly lit up, and he quickly walked over.

“Grandma, Little Aunt!” his voice was clear and bright as he called out to them.

“It’s Little Wei, come sit here by Grandma,” Chen Hui’s attention was inevitably diverted.

She had always doted on this child of her eldest son’s family. Not only because he had been in poor health before and needed careful attention, but also because his quiet and likable personality was unlike the noisy and boisterous children of the same age, which could be a headache.

And now that this child’s health had completely recovered, he was rarely at home.

This was a rare return, so Chen Hui couldn’t help but cherish him even more. And as for their relationship, she naturally included asking about his recent situation.

Gu Wei obediently walked over and sat beside her. He stroked the cat in his hands while responding to his grandmother’s inquiries.

“Very good. If you have the aptitude to learn, then you must work hard. Grandma doesn’t expect you to reach your Little Aunt’s level, but at least you should live up to your own efforts.”

Chen Hui had never been overly demanding of her children, but she would ensure they adopted the right attitude when choosing a good path.

After all, no matter the final outcome, if one had put in serious effort, one wouldn’t complain about their present self in the future.

“Grandma, don’t worry, I will work hard!” Gu Wei also nodded seriously upon hearing this.

He studied Taoist arts not only because he liked them, but also because his current vibrant and healthy state was saved by Taoist arts.

As long as he mastered them, if the family encountered trouble in the future, he could be like Little Aunt and help the family solve problems.

Chen Hui was very pleased with her little grandson’s awareness. He had always been sensible, so she didn’t plan to say much more.

At this moment, her little daughter, sitting beside her, spoke up in a crisp voice.

“Little Wei, where did you find this cat in your hand?”

Chen Hui turned her head upon hearing this and then saw Yaoyao, her eyes sparkling, staring at the black cat in her little grandson’s hands.

That look, it seemed as if she had found some interesting toy!

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