Wait a minute, where is my master?

"Little Yu, what happened to Little White?"

As Jin Xu reached the center of the martial arts field, he released his arm that had been around Senior Chi's neck and asked with a puzzled expression.

"Young master, just now, for some reason, she suddenly felt that she was about to breakthrough."

"Then... she just sat down cross-legged and began her breakthrough."

Yu Yaoer blinked her eyes and said with a dazed expression.

"A breakthrough?"

Jin Xu glanced dubiously at the Husky on the ground and noticed the fluctuations in spiritual power around it, which indeed seemed to have increased slightly at that moment.

"Young people just have better bodies, saying they'll breakthrough and then doing it."

A voice full of emotion suddenly rang out, the little Taoist looked up to see Mr. Mei shaking his head and walking toward him with an envious look.

Seeing this, Jin Xu opened his mouth but was momentarily at a loss for words.

While he was trying to figure out what to say,

Mei Shouyi, who passed by Mr. Zhu, suddenly let out an exclamation and swiftly stepped to the side.

"Elder Zhu, I wasn't talking nonsense; your action might be suspected of personal revenge!"

The little Taoist followed the voice and saw a long string of No-Talking Talismans flying out from Mr. Zhu's sleeve, directly heading towards Mr. Mei's chest.

"The dean and Boss Song had instructed that to prevent you from causing trouble with your words, I could use the No-Talking Talisman directly when senior masters are present."

As Zhu Chuanren spoke, parts of that string of talismans disappeared into the space, then emerged from behind Mei Shouyi.

"Elder Zhu, when did you also practice space...umm!"

Mr. Mei noticed the talisman that suddenly appeared behind him, his expression changed instantly, and he quickly activated the protective dharma treasure on his body.

However, the talisman seemed to ignore his protective dharma treasure and easily passed through it.

It hit him solidly on his back.

After the first No-Talking Talisman hit him, Mei Shouyi stood in place as if resigned, allowing the string of talismans to enter various parts of his body freely.

"My string of talismans was personally engraved by the dean with space prohibition, and the dean himself added the Spirit-breaking Skill. Mr. Mei, just behave yourself...."

Mr. Zhu, watching Mei Shouyi as if the talismans had come to life sticking to him, was speaking calmly when, the next second, a relieved voice rang out from behind the kneeling Little Purple Spirit Elephant.

"Hmph, I knew you and Boss Song have been snitching to the dean lately, never up to any good. Luckily, this old man was well-prepared and had cultivated the 'Mirage and Moon Reflection' skill."

As the voice fell, Mr. Mei's figure emerged from behind the Little Purple Spirit Elephant, and the "Mei Shouyi" that had been tagged like a literal talisman effect turned into a mist and was reabsorbed by his original self.

Along with it, the entire string of precious "Spirit-breaking. Entering Space. Enhanced Version of the No-Talking Talisman" was also collected into Mei Shouyi's sleeve.

"Elder Zhu, you are still one move short. No wonder Fairy Lan rejected your kind offers so many times, hahahahaha!"

Mr. Mei, who had just poked Zhu Chuanren's sore spot, laughed heartily towards the sky.

Mr. Zhu, hearing these words, instantly showed a look of indignation in his eyes.

However, since the No-Talking Talisman had been used up, engaging in a direct confrontation then, although their strengths weren't much different, he would always get distracted by the other's words and end up losing.

Thus, Mr. Zhu merely snorted coldly and forcibly held back.

Then he secretly sent a message to Song Xili and the Old Dean, who had left to handle affairs.

Seeing that Zhu Chuanren made no move, Mei Shouyi couldn't help but reveal a smirk of triumph on his face.

Subsequently, he carefully executed his Escape Technique to bypass Mr. Zhu and arrived in front of Jin Xu and Senior Chi, bowing as he spoke.

"I apologize for any amusement at our expense."

Both the Taoist and the Elder of the Immortal Palace had expressions that read "I don't understand, but I'm greatly impressed" at that moment.

"Ahem, Mr. Mei, the way you three express friendship is truly unique," remarked Jin Xu.

Not knowing what else to say, he blurted that out.

"You flatter me, Taoist," Mei Shouyi responded

Mei Shouyi either did not catch the underlying message or chose to ignore it and turned his face toward the Elder of the Immortal Palace with an expression that seemed to say,

"It's your turn to praise us now."

"Ahem, Taoist Jin, your companion must have originated from the Demon Realm. With the origin of the Demon Realm now restored, she has received heavenly and earthly blessings, which is why she suddenly made a breakthrough,"

Choosing to completely ignore Mr. Mei, Senior Chi turned toward Jin Xu while looking at Little White, whose aura was continually rising, and explained.

"I see, thank you, Senior Chi," replied the Taoist.

The Taoist bowed in thanks, then planned to move away from Mei Shouyi to check on the Little Purple Spirit Elephant and its current condition.

However, he did not expect Mr. Mei to step forward and follow him.

"Taoist, the Purple Spirit Elephant Clan was rarely seen after the celestial-demonic war a thousand years ago. She must be the one you brought back from within the Demon Realm during this journey," Mei Shouyi observed.

"Yes, indeed,"

Jin Xu gave a noncommittal response, noting that the aura of the Little Purple Spirit Elephant had also slightly strengthened compared to before.

He presumed this was also due to the return of the Demon Realm's origin to the Nine Provinces, which had likewise blessed this little one.

However, her cultivation was much lower than Little White's, so her breakthrough was also much quicker.

"Taoist, when I arrived earlier, I saw the Little Purple Spirit Elephant was dizzy and had vomited all over the ground from crossing through the inter-realm passage. Feeling pity, I transmitted to her a Demon Clan magic that can be learned—Clear Heart Refining God, which can greatly alleviate this condition. I hope you won't blame me for this abrupt action," said Mei Shouyi as he continued following behind Jin Xu, who had walked around the Little Purple Spirit Elephant a couple of times.

"Hm? Transmitting a technique is a good thing; why would I blame you, Mr. Mei? This little one cannot yet speak human language, but I will express our thanks," the Taoist replied somewhat surprised, thinking that although Mr. Mei was a bit verbose, he indeed had a warm heart.

"Ah, it was no trouble at all. But speaking of which, Taoist, where did you pick up this little Purple Spirit Elephant from? How could she journey out into the Cultivation World at such a young age?"

"Her level of cultivation, throughout the Nine Provinces, is still that of a little demon under full parental care."

"It would make sense for her to spend more time learning from her parents and clan before venturing out," Mei Shouyi modestly suggested after seeing Jin Xu acknowledge his kindness, then casually striking up a conversation.

However, although his attention was on the Taoist, he failed to notice when he mentioned the word "parents," the Little Purple Spirit Elephant on the ground noticeably unsettled, flicked its trunk.

Upon hearing him mention those words, the Taoist unconsciously furrowed his brow.

He then transmitted a message to remind him.

"Mr. Mei, this little one's parents are no longer alive."