Chapter 2160: Chapter 2157: Longing for So Many Years

Senior Luoo carried his hands behind his back, seemingly unhearing of the Wind Shattering Palace Master’s mockery.

In fact, he had suppressed his feelings for quite some time.

He had remained silent for a long time within the hall.

He was not skilled at debates, hence he stayed silent.

Later, during the contention with the other Hall Masters, he seemed to lack any trump card or confidence.

After all, he was not on good terms with Xiao Yi in the past.

Now, hearing of this Martial Arts Bottleneck with the Ice and Fire Melt, he suddenly gained confidence.

At this moment, the Asura Hall Master and the Demon Hunting Main Hall Master, among others, looked slightly troubled.

Instead of attracting Xiao Yi with the Black Demon Hall’s foundation, Senior Luoo turned to the Ice Venerable as a trump card.

If Xiao Yi were to join the Black Demon Three Palaces, according to the iron regulations of the Eight Palaces, one of the other five halls would have to give up on this successor.

Eight pairs of eyes focused simultaneously on Xiao Yi.

Who would have thought, Xiao Yi’s face remained calm, shaking his head, "It’s still the same words, no matter which hall among the Eight Palaces, I will not inherit any."

"As for the challenges of integrating Martial Arts, I’ll find my own way."

"Phew." The Asura Hall Master and others breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"You..." Senior Luoo’s face suddenly darkened.

The young man before him still refused him as always, always making him furious, yet he couldn’t hold a grudge.

Xiao Yi took a few steps back, looked at the eight people, and bowed deeply.

The eight Hall Masters were momentarily stunned.

Xiao Yi said sincerely, "The affection of the eight Hall Masters for me, I understand."

"As for the matter of the previous great battle, I don’t blame the seniors for anything."

"It’s just that there are certain things I don’t wish to do, and that’s that."

"I, Xiao Yi, am still the same Xiao Yi, even if I can’t be the successor of the eight, I still respect each Hall Master as before."

Seniors are still seniors.

Even if he can’t be the successor, their position in Xiao Yi’s heart has not changed.

The eight understood Xiao Yi’s meaning.

However, they hoped to see this young man succeed them as the Hall Master.

"Alright, I wish to be alone for a while," Xiao Yi smiled faintly, "The eight seniors need not follow."

"Oh, by the way." Xiao Yi seemed to remember something and said, "I heard that the eight seniors have sealed the Holy Moon Sect."

"Just out of curiosity, may I ask how the seniors plan to deal with it?"

The Wind Shattering Palace Master coldly said, "Our Asura and Wind Shattering Halls have publicly announced your succession as the Master of the Main Hall."

"The Holy Moon Sect and Hidden Hundred Families are still intent on killing."

"According to the Eight Palaces’ regulations, intending to kill the Master of the Main Hall is akin to provoking the Eight Palaces, thus making them enemies of the Eight Palaces and the mainland, and they should be exterminated one by one..."

Before the Wind Shattering Palace Master could finish, Yiyi beside Xiao Yi turned pale.

The Asura Hall Master noticed Yiyi’s complexion and sternly interrupted, "The position of Master of the Main Hall is to lead the Main Hall and oversee the Ten Main Halls, over ten thousand domain main halls, and a million branches."

"Its significance is extraordinary, and no mistakes can be made; hence, this crime ranks high among the Eight Palaces."

"However, if this counts as your own matter, it would be your and the Holy Moon Sect’s matter, including the ambush on you by the Holy Moon Sect half a year ago."

"Thus, if you’re willing, this matter can be left to you."

"Of course, as long as the other Hall Masters have no objections."

The Asura Hall Master looked at the others.

The Demon Hunting Main Hall Master nodded, looking at Xiao Yi, "Our Demon Hunting Three Halls have always trusted you."

"We entirely believe in your ability to handle this matter."

Senior Luoo still kept his hands behind his back and said indifferently, "Whatever."

Senior Luoo and the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master evidently were people who couldn’t care less about the regulations.

Their blockade of the Holy Moon Sect was likely mostly for Xiao Yi.

The Soul Hall Master, at this moment, had a slightly complex expression, rarely speaking.

"This..." Xiao Yi hesitated slightly, then bowed, "Since the Hall Masters are willing to treat this as a matter between me and the Holy Moon Sect, I will consider it and give a reply later."

"Is that agreeable?"

"Up to you," the Asura Hall Master nodded, "Our two halls’ elites have already arrived after your slumber."

"The Eight Palace Elite probably need to stay longer at the Holy Moon Sect to handle the Hidden Hundred Families’ matters."

"So there’s no rush, take your time to consider."

"Thank you." Xiao Yi nodded, "I wish to rest for a while."

"Moreover," Xiao Yi looked towards the always silent Soul Hall Master, "Hall Master, I wish to speak with you personally later, is that agreeable?"

"Oh?" The Soul Hall Master responded but noted Xiao Yi referred to him as ’Hall Master’ instead of the more distant ’Soul Hall Master’.

The Soul Hall Master smiled, "Alright, you rest first."

...

After bidding farewell to the eight Hall Masters and Senior Swordswoman, Xiao Yi and Yiyi strolled leisurely around the Holy Moon Sect.

To Xiao Yi, he wanted to see the place where Yiyi had lived for over a decade.

Several hours passed.

The two wandered back to the Holy Heart Hall.

"Night has fallen." Xiao Yi looked up at the sky and smiled.

"The sky of the Holy Moon Sect is no different from outside."

"It’s still the same moon, the same stars, high above the night sky."

"I’ll go make dinner for you, Master," Yiyi said.

Xiao Yi held Yiyi’s hands, looking at these soft, white, slender hands, and chuckled lightly.

"These hands haven’t done such menial work for quite some time, have they?"

"Yes." Yiyi felt the warmth on her palms, blushing slightly, only nodding instinctively.

She did not notice that Xiao Yi’s expression was somewhat complex at the moment.

That complexity did not stem from the person before him.

Rather, he seemed to be contemplating something.

After a while, Yiyi raised her head.

Xiao Yi returned to his usual demeanor, as handsome and amiable as ever, smiling gently.

"Please wait, I’ll go and prepare the meal for you now," Yiyi retracted her hands and left in a slight run.

Though she wore a luxurious moon-wheel robe and held the position of Holy Daughter, at this moment, she didn’t possess an ounce of the dignified Holy Daughter demeanor.

Instead, she was like the obedient girl from ten years ago in the Xiao Family, dressed in coarse clothes.

Xiao Yi watched her retreating figure, shook his head, and glanced at the sky, "Hope that day comes later."

"At least until I have enough strength to protect those I wish to protect."

"Phew." Xiao Yi took a deep breath.

A ray of serene moonlight shone down, and Xiao Yi waved his sleeve, slowly walking back into the hall.

After a while.

A simple yet steaming meal was prepared.

Yiyi looked at Xiao Yi with a dusty face, embarrassed.

Xiao Yi glanced at the food and chuckled, "Just like back then, the meal is what you used to cook for me practically every day."

"If I’m not mistaken, during your years at the Holy Moon Sect, the Saint Lord never let you touch any mundane chores."

"So you can only cook the meals you knew how to make back then."

Yiyi blushed with embarrassment and guilt, "I intended to prepare a more sumptuous feast... but..., it’s because I’m of little use."

"Silly girl." Xiao Yi smiled, "Sit down, let’s eat."

"It’s been years since I’ve had a proper meal."

"All these years, I’ve been longing for this meal."

Yiyi smiled wholeheartedly.

Xiao Yi took a full hour to finish the meal.

Night descended, deepening gradually.

Xiao Yi said to Yiyi, "I plan to enter seclusion, take care of yourself for the next few days."

"Seclusion?" Yiyi was slightly startled, "Master, you’re still injured..."

Xiao Yi interrupted with a light smile, "It’s precisely because I’m injured that I need to enter seclusion to recover sooner."

"Don’t worry, it won’t be long."

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