Everyone in the great hall was surprised. Who was this person, who managed to sneak past everyone present?
Upon seeing the person, Xi He and Chang Xi exclaimed in surprise, "Moon Grandmother!"
The newcomer ignored Xi He and Chang Xi, her eyes fixed on Fusang, filled with disbelief. "Fusang? Is that you?"
Fusang, upon seeing this woman, was also startled. He asked, "Yue Gui?"
Hearing Fusang call out her name, the woman immediately burst into tears. "It's you! It truly is you! You old scoundrel, where have you been all these years?"
Li Yi, realizing the situation was more complex than it seemed, became an amused spectator.
The others were also confused and turned to look at Fusang. Di Jun and Tai Yi, who had spent the most time with Fusang, were also unaware of this past event. Similarly, Xi He and Chang Xi had spent the most time with Yue Gui, their relationship with her mirroring Fusang and Di Jun's.
Di Jun and Tai Yi asked, "Senior Fusang, who is this senior?"
At the same time, Xi He and Chang Xi also inquired, "Moon Grandmother, why have you come? Who is this senior?"
Fusang and Yue Gui ignored Di Jun, Xi He, and the others, gazing at each other with deep affection.
A pin drop silence fell over the great hall.
Li Yi cleared his throat, and Fusang and Yue Gui wiped the tears from their faces.
Yue Gui, having composed herself, apologized to Li Yi, "Esteemed friend, please do not misunderstand. I did not intend to offend the three of you, but I was worried about Xi He and Chang Xi, and thus I trespassed into your esteemed abode."
Upon hearing this, Fusang immediately added, "Esteemed friends, would you do me the honor of not holding Yue Gui's rudeness against her?"
Xi He and Chang Xi also pleaded, "We implore the three esteemed friends to forgive Moon Grandmother's impoliteness, considering it was out of concern for our safety."
Li Yi chuckled and said, "If my guess is correct, this esteemed friend is Yue Gui from the Tai Yin Star!"
Yue Gui nodded. "Esteemed friend's guess is correct! I am indeed a transformation of the Yue Gui tree. I beg your forgiveness for my rudeness."
"You jest. If not for your Yue Gui branch in the past, my second brother might have been bedridden. How could I possibly blame you! However, your skill in concealing yourself is extraordinary. You managed to hide from all of us!"
Fusang, Xi He, and the others breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that Li Yi did not intend to pursue the matter further. It was not that they were overreacting; trespassing into someone's dojo was a grave offense and could lead to becoming mortal enemies.
Li Yi turned to Yuan Shi and said, "Second brother, have you not yet thanked them for the medicine gifted to you?"
Yuan Shi stepped forward and bowed to Yue Gui, "Thank you, esteemed friend, for the gift of medicine!"
Yue Gui quickly returned the bow and said, "Esteemed friend, you are too kind. In the past, it was Daoist Taishang's own formidable skill that saved him; it cannot be attributed to this old woman's gift!"
Li Yi laughed heartily. "Did you not also refrain from stopping him in the past, esteemed friend?"
Yue Gui smiled and remained silent. Li Yi then asked, "I was unaware that the two of you knew each other!" He then turned his gaze towards Fusang. Di Jun and Tai Yi also looked on with curiosity and asked, "Indeed, senior, you never mentioned it! Tell us about your story!"
Fusang, seeing all eyes on him and Yue Gui, said sheepishly, "It's nothing much. I'll tell you later. By the way, Daoist Taishang, you haven't introduced these two esteemed friends to everyone yet?"
Li Yi, seeing Fusang's embarrassment, did not press him. He said, "These two are esteemed friends from the Tai Yin Star, a pair of sisters. The elder is named Xi He, and the younger is Chang Xi."
After Li Yi finished speaking, Xi He stepped forward and said, "Xi He greets all esteemed friends!"
Following Xi He, Chang Xi also stepped forward and said, "Chang Xi greets all esteemed friends!"
After Xi He and Chang Xi had greeted everyone, Li Yi introduced the Di Jun brothers to them. "These two are Di Jun and Tai Yi from the Sun Star. In fact, you are neighbors!"
Di Jun and Tai Yi also spoke, "Di Jun (Tai Yi) greets both esteemed friends!"
Seeing that Li Yi had completed the introductions, Di Jun said, "Esteemed friends, my brother and I may have to depart soon."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shi immediately inquired, "Tai Yi, you are leaving?"
Tong Tian asked curiously, "Yes, are you not accustomed to living in Kunlun Mountain? Otherwise, why would you brothers leave when you were living so well?"
Li Yi remained silent. He knew that Di Jun and Tai Yi were protagonists of the Witch-Demon tribulation, and these brothers were bound to cause some significant events.
Di Jun, seeing Yuan Shi and Tong Tian's questions, replied, "Esteemed friends, this is related to the Great Dao that my brothers are comprehending!"
Yuan Shi was about to ask further, but Li Yi interrupted him. "Second brother, the Great Dao that Di Jun and Tai Yi cultivate is their own secret. How can it be spoken of lightly?"
Only then did Yuan Shi realize his near transgression. Di Jun cast a grateful glance at Li Yi. While it would not have been an issue to tell Li Yi and his two brothers, with Xi He, Chang Xi, and Yue Gui present, if Yuan Shi had pressed further, Di Jun would have been in a difficult position whether he spoke or not.
Tai Yi also said, "Master, Uncle-Master, Martial Uncle, disciples will miss you!"
Li Yi turned to Fusang, who smiled slightly and said, "This is the world of youngsters. This old bone will not interfere. I hope the three of you will not drive me away. I have grown accustomed to staying on Yuqing Peak!"
Yue Gui also suddenly said, "I wish to stay in Kunlun Mountain from now on as well. I wonder if the three esteemed friends would be willing to take me in?"
Li Yi was overjoyed. Yue Gui was a spiritual root of heaven and earth, and her presence in Kunlun could only be beneficial. He said, "Since esteemed friend has this intention and has been kind to us, there is no reason to refuse. However, I wonder if we need to bring your true form here."
Yue Gui smiled faintly. "I am honored that you do not find me bothersome. There is no need for the three of you to trouble yourselves with my true form; I have brought it with me."
Upon hearing this, Li Yi immediately said to Tong Tian, "Third brother, please set up a formation to serve as Yue Gui's residence."
Tong Tian immediately agreed, "Yes, elder brother!"
Seeing that Li Yi had made arrangements, Yue Gui turned to Xi He and Chang Xi and said, "You two little ones were planning to roam the Primordial World, were you not? It just so happens that you can travel with these two young friends from the Sun Star!"
Di Jun immediately replied, "Esteemed elder, please rest assured. My brother and I will ensure the safety of both esteemed friends."
After saying this, the four of them prepared to leave. Yuan Shi, seeing Tai Yi about to depart, although reluctant, could only bury his feelings of reluctance deep in his heart, as it concerned Tai Yi's cultivation of the Great Dao.
Duo Bao, Qi Chen, Jin Jiao, and Yin Jiao, having heard that Di Jun and his party were leaving, also came to see them off.
Everyone accompanied Di Jun, Tai Yi, Xi He, and Chang Xi as they departed from Kunlun Mountain. They did not return to the mountain until all four figures had disappeared from sight.
Upon returning, Li Yi allowed Yue Gui to choose a place for herself, and Tong Tian set up a formation for her to convert attributes.
Yue Gui, without a moment's hesitation, said, "Wherever Fusang is, that is where I shall reside!"
Li Yi felt a strange sensation. There was definitely something going on between these two.