As the Lotus Blossom Ark touched down, all the disciples from the White Serpent Sect disembarked, the lotus petals folding back. Among the welcoming crowd, three figures stood out: Xiu Yulan, Chief of the Inflow Spire; Guo Xiaomei, Chief of the Green Sanctuary Peak; and Ling Meiyan, who stood behind them.
They approached Gu Zhi, Gu Yen, and Sun Yurong, exchanging bows of greeting.
Xiu Yulan broke the silence. "Yurong, it's been too long," she remarked warmly.
Sun Yurong smiled in agreement. "It's been over a decade, hasn't it?"
Guo Xiaomei couldn't help but notice their familiarity. "Do you two know each other?" she inquired curiously.
Sun Yurong nodded. "Yes, Chief Xiu once did me a favor I'll forever remain grateful for."
Guo Xiaomei eyed them suspiciously. "I see..."
Murmurs buzzed among the gathered disciples.
On one side, male members of the Dragon Blossom Sect ogled the women from the White Serpent Sect.
