FIVE YEARS LATER...
The mortal realm was in an uproar ever since a piece of particular news made its way out of the closed grounds of the Guixian Academy.
"Did you all hear? Master will soon be returning!"
"Really?"
"It has been years!"
"You are right. We have not seen Master for so many years."
"We miss our Miss Li so much!"
"She's finally returning!"
"..."
"Wait! Are you guys talking about Li Ming? The young lady who runs the entire Li Empire and has not been seen for the past five years?"
"Yes! We are talking about that exact same person. She's soon returning."
And just like this, the words spread throughout the entire black market and soon made their way to the capital city.