Feeling the movement of Bai Li Hongzhuang, Di Beichen shifted his gaze towards her, his eyes filled with determination. He also moved closer to Bai Li Hongzhuang.
This action of Di Beichen didn't escape the attention of the crowd. Ji Daier and the others once again looked at him with astonishment.
In front of Han Xiling, Di Beichen still stood beside Bai Li Hongzhuang, indicating that in Di Beichen's heart, Bai Li Hongzhuang held a stronger position than Han Xiling.
As this realization dawned upon them, everyone felt a sense of disbelief.
Who exactly was this Bai Li Hongzhuang? To make Di Beichen willingly give up Han Xiling?
Han Xiling, as if she hadn't noticed anything, still wore a graceful smile on her face as she slowly walked to Di Beichen's side.
"Big Brother Di, I guessed you were here after hearing the news about the Falling Cloud Mountain Range. You really are here," Han Xiling said with a gentle laugh.
"Clatter, clatter, clatter!"
The sound of dense footsteps reached the ears of the crowd. A large group of cultivators was approaching the center from behind.
"Our people have arrived."
Huangfu Hua smiled faintly. Each of their families had sent a considerable number of people, but they were the first ones to arrive. The others were still trailing behind.
"Young Master."
"Miss."
As expected, respectful voices came from behind. These were the people from the four families.
Ji Daier provocatively glanced at Bai Li Hongzhuang before turning to her own family's members. "Find a place to rest for now."
"Yes."
Not only the Ji family, but also the people from the other three major families settled down nearby. Everyone was curious about the upcoming ancient ruins.
"I happened to be in the vicinity recently, so I hurried over after hearing the news. People from the sect might arrive later."
Han Xiling smiled at Di Beichen, and throughout the conversation, her gaze never fell on Bai Li Hongzhuang, as if Bai Li Hongzhuang didn't exist at all beside Di Beichen.
Di Beichen nodded slightly. "Since you've come a long way, take some rest first."
Han Xiling's lips curled up slightly. "Big Brother Di, when do you plan to return to the sect? Many people are thinking about you in your absence."
"I won't be going back for now," Di Beichen replied.
Han Xiling furrowed her delicate eyebrows lightly. "I feel lonely in the sect without you. It would be better if you come back soon."
Her tender words carried an intimate tone, and as everyone listened to Han Xiling, their gazes towards her and Di Beichen grew ambiguous.
"Who is this Han Xiling? How can she be so close to Di Beichen?"
Xia Zhiqing's eyes showed dissatisfaction. She had noticed that Di Beichen treated no woman differently except for Bai Li Hongzhuang. But now, this sudden appearance of another woman changed everything.
"Based on what they're saying, Han Xiling should be from the same sect as Di Beichen," Bai Junyu said slowly.
With the sudden influx of so many cultivators, their situation had undoubtedly become much worse. And considering their profound background, they would inevitably be in a disadvantaged position.
"Little White, why do I find this woman even more annoying than Ji Daier?"
Little Black's eyes flickered with displeasure. Ji Daier was undoubtedly detestable, speaking harshly and being excessive.
But for some reason, Little Black found Han Xiling even more disagreeable!
"This woman is simply disregarding her master!"