When Shang Xia lingered around outside the protection barrier, the cloud that ferried Yan Su’er and Yan Ming was escorted back to the Tongyou Stronghold by Bu Jingshuang and Liu Jikun.

“It’s been long since we last met. Elder Yan, I trust you have been well.” Shang Bo greeted them the moment they arrived. He wasn’t the only one there as Yun Jing also looked like she had been expecting their arrival. 

Yan Ming was greatly taken aback when she saw Shang Bo. Even Yan Su’er failed to control her emotions as a trace of shock ran through her eyes when she saw him. She couldn’t help but ask, “How… Why… Oh right… Hehe, looks like you’ve been cultivating in your Tongyou Stronghold the whole time!” 

Shang Bo nodded with a slight smile on his face, but he didn’t comment any further.

Feeling the subtle change in the aura Shang Bo emitted, Yan Su’er snorted, “I heard that you guys had been attacked by a huge group of aboriginal cultivators. Your Tongyou Stronghold was nearly razed to the ground. A few of you even died. Were you able to continue cultivating despite the massive disturbance taking place?” 

Shang Bo’s expression changed slightly, and the smile on his face started to fade.

At the side, Yun Jing quickly interrupted, “Elder Yan, you might not know about this,...