Chapter 82: Li Xun’s Interrogation

“Xiao’er, we should go let the Headmaster know we’re safe,” Gu Qingyi said, watching Nalan Xue and Nangong Lin walk away together. He sighed, shaking his head with a hint of helplessness.

“Alright, Brother, let’s go then.” Gu Qingxiao agreed immediately, following close behind Gu Qingyi as they left.

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The two quickly exited the second floor, leaving behind the other disciples who watched them go in silence before resuming their cultivation.

“Good day, Senior Brother! Good day, Senior Sister!” The disciples on the first floor, immersed in their epiphanies, paused to greet the siblings as they approached.

“You all just focus on your cultivation. There’s no need for formalities,” Gu Qingyi said, shaking his head and raising a hand to stop them. “Seize this opportunity to lay a solid foundation for your path ahead.”

With respect, everyone replied, “Yes, Senior Brother. Yes, Senior Sister.”

Under the watchful eyes of the disciples, Gu Qingyi and Gu Qingxiao left the Epiphany Tower together.

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At the entrance, a middle-aged man paced nervously. His clothes were casual, his footsteps hurried, and worry was etched all over his face as he paced back and forth.

He clenched his fists, sometimes bowing his head in thought, sometimes craning his neck to look around.

At long last, relief flickered across his face.

After what felt like an eternity, Nangong Wentian finally spotted two figures making their way out—Gu Qingyi and Gu Qingxiao, just returned from seclusion.

Nangong Wentian rushed over, eyes bright with excitement. “How did your cultivation go? Did everything go smoothly?”

Looking at Nangong Wentian’s eager expression, Gu Qingyi smiled. “Thank you for your concern, Headmaster. Both my sister and I progressed well. I’ve reached the fifth level of the Sword Emperor Realm, and Qingxiao is at the second.”

With his own strength, Nangong Wentian could clearly sense the siblings’ cultivation. He patted them on the shoulders and couldn’t hide his delight. “Excellent, truly excellent! You’ve both advanced so quickly. With talents like yours supporting the Academy, it’s impossible not to make a name for ourselves!”

He beamed at them, but then his expression shifted as if suddenly recalling something important. “Oh, that’s right—I almost forgot to tell you. Li Xun, the Sect Master of Sky Sword Sect, came by a few days ago asking for you two. He wants to know exactly what happened in the Longyang Secret Realm! Now that you’re back, I’d better send for him right away.”

Nangong Wentian waved his hand. “Inform the City Lord to invite Sect Master Li. Tell him all the secret realm disciples have exited seclusion, and I’d like to discuss something important with him!”

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“Yes, City Lord. At once!” Suddenly, a man dressed in black appeared out of nowhere, dropping to one knee. On receiving the order, he turned to leave.

“No need, I’ve been waiting here for quite some time!” rang out a powerful voice from the sky.

As everyone stood in stunned disbelief, Li Xun’s figure slowly descended before their eyes.

Li Xun looked down at them from above, his gaze cold and fixed on Gu Qingyi and Gu Qingxiao.

“These are the ones from Tianwu Academy who led the team into Longyang Secret Realm?” Li Xun asked, his tone laced with doubt.

Meeting Li Xun’s icy stare, Nangong Wentian replied without hesitation, “That’s right. These two are the Tianwu Academy disciples who entered the Longyang Secret Realm.”

“Oh? I see.” Li Xun’s face didn’t betray any emotion as he flicked his wrist, unleashing a crushing pressure that pinned Gu Qingyi and Gu Qingxiao in place.

In that instant, both siblings found themselves immobilized—unable to even speak.

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Li Xun crooked a finger, drawing the two directly before him, leaving everyone floating in midair, eyes locked on each other.

He scrutinized them from head to toe. “So, you two are the survivors of the Longyang Secret Realm? Tell me, what exactly happened that day? I want the truth.”

Li Xun’s command seemed to break the seal on their lips. Suddenly, the mouths of Gu Qingyi and Gu Qingxiao were freed.

The siblings stared up at Li Xun’s expressionless face and broke out in a fit of coughing.