Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chapter 223 Returning to the Mountain in Green Robes

The following afternoon, Yunyin Mountain was bathed in bright sunlight.

Feng Xiaolu was restless early in the morning, pacing back and forth in the courtyard, occasionally tiptoeing to look down the mountain. She had specially changed into a new outfit today, a blouse with beige shorts, and her hair was carefully combed and tied into a high ponytail, swaying in the hot summer breeze.

"Stop spinning, it's making me dizzy," Chen Anran said, sitting on a stone bench under the osmanthus tree, holding an ancient book in her hands, without looking up.

"It's already 2:30!" Feng Xiaolu glanced at her phone again, her tone anxious. "Didn't Second Senior Sister say she'd arrive in the afternoon? It's already afternoon!"

Su Wan walked slowly out of the main hall, carrying a plate of sliced ​​chilled watermelon. She placed it on the stone table and said gently, "There were some delays on the way."

Xiao Ling'er didn't seem to have had enough of a shock last time, as she hadn't gone down the mountain to play for the past two days. Right now, Xiao Ling'er was playing Connect Four with Lin Xiaoman.

"Master, can I eat this?"

Upon hearing this, Su Wan smiled and picked up a small piece of watermelon, handing it to Xiao Ling'er: "Of course you can, eat slowly, don't let your stomach get cold." Xiao Ling'er happily accepted it, took a bite, and the sweet juice flowed down her chin. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction.

Chen Anran put down his book, picked up a slice of watermelon, and his gaze drifted unintentionally toward the mountain gate. Just as he had expected, Feng Xiaolu's determined spirit of diligent cultivation from yesterday had been temporarily forgotten in the face of the momentous event of "Second Senior Sister's return." However, he was used to it.

Just then, a commotion came from the mountain gate.

The suitcase wheels made a rumbling sound on the stone road, followed by a familiar voice, "I'm back."

Feng Xiaolu turned around abruptly, her eyes wide, and the next second she dashed out like an arrow: "Second Senior Sister!"

Chen Anran and Su Wan also got up and looked over.

Wei Qingyi was dressed in a simple light gray T-shirt and black slim-fit trousers, with a canvas backpack slung over her shoulder. She looked travel-worn but still maintained an upright posture. Behind her were three familiar figures—Wang Rui, Zhang Hao, and Sun Wei.

The three of them were dressed much more formally than usual. Wang Rui even wore an ironed shirt, Zhang Hao's glasses were polished to a shine, and Sun Wei was dressed in a neat dress. All three of them were dragging suitcases and looked tired from their long journey, but their eyes were surprisingly bright, especially when they saw Chen Anran.

"Second Senior Sister!" Feng Xiaolu rushed to Wei Qingyi, looking her up and down. "Why...you've gotten a little tanned?"

Wei Qingyi raised her hand and touched her cheek: "There are a lot of outdoor scenes." She looked past Feng Xiaolu and at Su Wan and Chen Anran who were walking over, and smiled slightly, "Senior Sister, Junior Brother."

Su Wan stepped forward and gently tidied Wei Qingyi's wind-blown hair, saying, "You must be tired from your journey."

Chen Anran smiled and said, "Our big star is back."

"What big star? It's just a job."

As she spoke, Wei Qingyi's gaze swept over the newly renovated courtyard, the resort buildings faintly visible in the distance, and finally settled on Su Wan and Chen Anran. Several months away from home, the plants and trees in the mountains seemed unchanged, yet everywhere exuded a vitality unlike anything before.

Moreover, she could sense that the spiritual energy on the mountain was stronger than before.

All of this is because of the large amount of spirit-gathering stones and spirit-gathering bricks that Chen Anran has provided during this period.

During this period, he used the name of Guangshi Yunyin Stone Art to have Bin Dasheng send a lot of spirit-gathering bricks. Most of these bricks or stone slabs were laid in various places in the sect. Although the coverage rate has not reached 100%, it has exceeded 40%.

At this moment, Wang Rui could no longer contain himself. He stepped forward and bowed deeply: "Master Chen! Sect Leader Su! This junior, Wang Rui, has come to pay my respects with Zhang Hao and Sun Wei!" His voice was loud and clear, and his movements were so precise that it seemed he had rehearsed them countless times.

Zhang Hao and Sun Wei quickly followed suit and bowed in unison.

Feng Xiaolu's lips twitched as she watched, and she couldn't help but whisper to Wei Qingyi, "Second Senior Sister, have these three been like this the whole way?"

Wei Qingyi said expressionlessly, "It's more exaggerated than that."

Earlier on set, Wang Rui and his two companions had subtly told Wei Qingyi about how Chen Anran had saved them and how much they longed for the Yunyin Sect. They even put on a convincing performance, pretending not to know that Wei Qingyi was from the Yunyin Sect. Then, when Wei Qingyi herself revealed that she was a member of the Yunyin Sect, the three of them feigned great surprise and seized the opportunity to say that they definitely wanted to visit the Yunyin Sect someday.

So when Wei Qingyi returned this time, she brought the three of them with her.

However, it must be said that Wang Rui and his team served Wei Qingyi meticulously throughout the journey, serving her tea and water, carrying her bag and clearing the way, even more attentive than a professional assistant.

Chen Anran looked at the three young men and women bowing deeply, their eyes practically shining, and couldn't help but smile. He raised his hand in a gesture of support, saying, "No need for such formalities. Since you're here, you're guests. Please make yourselves at home, whether you're on the mountain or down."

Su Wan smiled gently and said, "You've come from afar, please come in and rest. It's very hot outside, so we've prepared some cool tea and fruit inside."

Su Wan smiled gently and said, "You've come from afar, please come in and rest. It's very hot outside, so we've prepared some cool tea and fruit inside."

Wang Rui straightened up, but the flush of excitement on his face hadn't faded at all. His eyes were fixed on Chen Anran as if he were looking at a priceless treasure. "Yes! Thank you, Sect Leader Su! Thank you, Immortal Master Chen!"

Zhang Hao pushed up his glasses, trying to remain calm, but his slightly trembling fingers betrayed his equally unsettled state of mind: "I apologize for bothering you."

Sun Wei gave a polite yet slightly ingratiating smile and said softly, "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Don't just stand at the door, come in," Su Wan said gently.

The group entered the courtyard. Little Ling'er had already put down the watermelon and ran over, looking up at Wei Qingyi with bright, sparkling eyes: "Second Uncle! You really went to film a movie? We saw you at the cinema! You were so handsome!"

Wei Qingyi looked down at Xiao Ling'er, a faint gentleness appearing on her usually aloof face. She reached out and ruffled Xiao Ling'er's hair: "Mmm."

That single word made Xiaoling jump for joy, and she turned to Lin Xiaoman to boast, "Xiaoman, Xiaoman! My second martial uncle is back!"

Lin Xiaoman walked over and was pleased to see Wei Qingyi, after all, they had been roommates for so many years. "Sister Wei."

Wang Rui and the other two had their eyes completely fixed on Chen Anran. They followed her into the courtyard, forgetting to put down their suitcases, and just stood there dumbfounded under the osmanthus tree, their eyes shining like searchlights.

Chen Anran found the look amusing and turned around, saying, "The three of you must be tired from your journey. Please put your luggage down first. The guest rooms are ready."

"It's no trouble at all!" Wang Rui quickly waved his hand, his voice still loud and clear, "It's our blessing to be able to come to the Cloud Hidden Sect!"

Zhang Hao adjusted his glasses and added, "Travel fatigue is an objective physical fact, but the sense of satisfaction on a spiritual level can completely outweigh the fatigue."

Sun Wei bowed slightly and said sincerely, "Master Chen, Sect Leader Su, this is our first formal visit. We have brought some small gifts, just ordinary items. We hope you will not find them offensive."