Bai Li Hong Zhuang followed Emperor Beichen as they advanced, and finally, a palace appeared before her.
This area already belonged to the rear of Tian Gang Sect, and cultivators rarely visited it. However, the scenery here was exceptionally elegant.
Although Bai Li Hong Zhuang had never been here before, just by observing the surroundings, she could determine that this was the master's palace.
The sect master rarely appeared before cultivators unless it was a significant matter concerning the sect. As a result, the sect master remained a mysterious and powerful figure to the sect's cultivators.
Now that Tian Gang Sect had Emperor Beichen as its young sect master, the sect master entrusted most matters to him to support his position. Consequently, the sect master appeared even less frequently.
A faint smile graced the corners of Bai Li Hong Zhuang's lips. Back when she was in the Bai Li family, the elders of the family also enjoyed residing in serene and elegant places like this.
"So, this is the master's palace," Emperor Beichen introduced.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang nodded slightly, her gaze falling on the vicinity of the palace. The layout here resembled Emperor Beichen's own palace to some extent, but the master's palace exuded a more stable aura, while Emperor Beichen's palace was brighter.
"I used to spend a lot of time in the master's palace when I was a child. The master would teach me cultivation here until I grew up and moved to my own palace. However, I still visited the master often during my time in Tian Gang Sect."
Her deep, star-like eyes shimmered with nostalgic light. The memories of the past seemed vivid, and now that he had grown into an adult, time had passed by remarkably fast.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang looked at Emperor Beichen, who was lost in reminiscence, and the smile on her lips unconsciously widened.
She had always understood that the sect master was both a master and a loved one to Emperor Beichen. In his childhood, the sect master was the most important figure to him.
Therefore, Emperor Beichen held deep respect and admiration for the sect master, and she could imagine the complexity of his emotions regarding the upcoming bloodline confirmation.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang tightly held Emperor Beichen's hand, and her delicate and jade-like face radiated a warm and comforting smile. "We will know the answer soon."
"Regardless of the outcome, it's better to know sooner," Emperor Beichen nodded slightly. However, compared to the two possible results, he hoped even more that Hong Zhuang was the sect master's granddaughter.
In that case, it would be good news for both the sect master and Hong Zhuang.
This thought was the first that came to his mind because these events aligned perfectly.
Although he didn't have concrete evidence, he had a strong intuition that this was the true result!
After all, a single coincidence might be dismissed as chance, but when too many coincidences string together, it is no longer mere chance but rather an intentional design.
"My lady, regardless of the final outcome, please don't burden yourself mentally. We are here only to confirm the result," Emperor Beichen smiled once again, comforting Bai Li Hong Zhuang.
His own emotions were quite complex, and he believed that Lady Bai's emotions were probably equally complex.
They both leaned toward the same result, hoping not to be disappointed.
...
Ever since Han Hongyi learned about the news of Han Xiling's demise, his mood had become incredibly downcast.
The biggest hope and reliance in his life had vanished just like that, and he felt like he was a doomed person.
As a result, after returning to his room, he had not stepped out since.