The golden dragon flew straight ahead.
In about four hours, it had arrived above the main hall of the Yan Shu Sect. The Yan Shu Sect had recruited heavily before the entrance to hell was opened. The disciples they mainly recruited were prisoners. To put it bluntly, they didn't care if the prisoners lived or died. As long as they didn't die, they could continue to train. Although this couldn't compare to disciples who had been on the mountain for years, they had a terrifying number. If quality couldn't match, they would rely on quantity. A master on the Earthly Ranking was supported by one hundred people, and a master on the Heavenly Ranking was supported by three disciples. This calculation showed how many people the Yan Shu Sect had recruited recently. But with so many disciples, it was inevitable that they would be discovered, yet no other sect followed suit. This move was a risky gamble, and any slight misstep could lead to civil war within the sect. The recruitment standards for various sects in the martial world were to first consider character, then talent. If they were wicked individuals, they generally would not be accepted. If such people gained power, they would be detrimental to the sect. Zhang Xiaoqiang had recruited so many prisoners, and it was inevitable that some would have exceptional talent, but if they were reused without proper management, they would become a scourge. The disciples within the Yan Shu Sect were all filled with fear upon seeing the golden dragon in the sky. Several disciples had already reported to the elders. The newly appointed Grand Elder, Xu Tan, walked out, but his expression also became solemn upon seeing Yu Daochen and Yu Yijun in the sky. Why had this bane come here? Who in the martial world didn't know that the Sect Master and this bane were at odds with each other? Could it be that he wanted to take this opportunity to retaliate against the Yan Shu Sect? One must know that Yu Daochen was currently the foremost person in the mortal realm. If he wanted to move against any sect, the three major sects and the Spiritual Affairs Bureau would not intervene. There were even rumors that the Yan Huo Sect had a high probability of joining the three major sects to become the four major sects. This was devastating news for the Yan Shu Sect. Xu Tan looked back towards the back mountain, muttering to himself. Fortunately, the Sect Master had returned to the sect the day before yesterday, otherwise, he truly wouldn't know how to resolve this matter. The Yan Shu Sect had experienced two civil wars within the sect, and the high-ranking officials had suffered heavy casualties. Even he, the Grand Elder, had been appointed in a moment of crisis. If they were to forcefully engage Yu Daochen again, the Yan Shu Sect might truly fall from being a first-rate power, perhaps even to the tail end of second-rate powers. Yu Daochen did not speak, but Yu Yijun loudly inquired, "Are you one of the influential figures in the Yan Shu Sect?" Seeing Yu Yijun's question, Xu Tan dared not be negligent. He cupped his hands in a salute and said, "I am Xu Tan, the newly appointed Grand Elder of the Yan Shu Sect. May I ask why Sect Master Yu has brought the little fairy to our sect?" Seeing that he was the Grand Elder, Yu Yijun's small face showed a smile, and she said, "I'm here to play with Aunt Su Qing. Is she in the sect?" Hearing this, Xu Tan breathed a sigh of relief, feeling fortunate. Fortunately, she wasn't here to start a war. Just then, a figure walked over. Upon seeing the figure, all the disciples raised their hands in a fist salute and respectfully addressed her, "Greetings, Madam Sect Master." "Greetings, Madam Sect Master." "Greetings, Madam Sect Master." "..." Seeing her arrival, Xu Tan knew that the Sect Master was aware of Yu Daochen's presence and whispered, "Madam Su, Sect Master Yu..." Before he could finish, Su Qing raised her hand to stop him, then looked at Yu Yijun on the golden dragon with a kindly smile, "Little girl, why do you have time to visit Aunt Su today?" Yu Daochen controlled the golden dragon to land. Yu Yijun jumped down and directly pounced into Su Qing's arms, acting spoiled, "Of course, I miss Aunt Su." "Your little mouth is still so sweet." Su Qing reached out and rubbed the little girl's chubby cheeks, then looked at Yu Daochen and said, "Master Yu." Yu Daochen nodded, also somewhat surprised by how much Su Qing had changed. At this moment, Su Qing, both in demeanor and aura, was already a qualified Madam Sect Master. Yes, as her status increased, she had to change too. At least she had to be worthy of this status. Yu Daochen didn't know how to start and could only remain silent. Su Qing also saw the purpose of Yu Daochen's visit and said, "Master Yu is probably here to find Ah Qiang, right?" Yu Daochen nodded, and she replied, "That's right." Su Qing was slightly worried but still said, "He is in seclusion in the back mountain." "Alright." Yu Daochen nodded and leaped onto the golden dragon, controlling it to prepare to fly. Su Qing looked worried but still didn't say a word. She was now the wife of a sect master, and there were some things she couldn't say. Yu Daochen naturally knew she was worried about him and Zhang Xiaoqiang fighting, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not here to cause trouble." Hearing this, Su Qing nodded in relief. There was no right or wrong between Master Yu and her husband; both were helpless. But neither of them wanted to involve the people around them. This was their last bottom line, and also a preservation of their past affection. Yu Daochen looked at Yu Yijun beside him and smiled, "Little girl, you must listen to Aunt Su Qing. Daddy has something to find Uncle Qiangzi for." Although Yu Yijun didn't know what Daddy had to find Uncle Qiangzi for, she obediently nodded, "I know." Yu Daochen nodded and controlled the golden dragon to fly towards the back mountain. In fact, before coming, Yu Daochen had instructed the little girl. She was not to speak later and say she was here to see Su Qing. This also indicated that he was not here to cause trouble. As for men's affairs, women naturally didn't need to interfere. Su Qing immediately looked at Xu Tan beside her and instructed, "Go and prepare a carriage." Hearing this, Xu Tan, though filled with confusion, cupped his hands and complied, "Yes." Su Qing nodded slightly, then looked at Yu Yijun again with a smile, "Little girl, Aunt Su will take you to eat something delicious." She understood this little girl very well. This was a little glutton; as long as there was good food, she could be satisfied. "Okay." Yu Yijun happily nodded. The golden dragon flew to a clearing in the bamboo forest in the back mountain and landed. Yu Daochen jumped down and looked at the wooden house in front of him without knocking. Instead, he went to the stone pavilion nearby and settled down. It was not easy to disturb someone in seclusion, so it was better to wait for him to come out on his own. Although his relationship with him was not great now, it wasn't enough to deliberately disturb his seclusion. Looking at the surrounding environment, the bamboo forest and the wooden house, and most importantly, the cabbage planted in the nearby field. This didn't seem like a place he would have liked in the past. In the past, he used to wear a suit, hold a wine glass, with wine in his mouth and a cigarette in his hand. He didn't expect such a big change now. Yes, had he not changed himself? Thinking of this, Yu Daochen couldn't help but light another cigarette. Just then, the wooden door was suddenly opened, and Zhang Xiaoqiang, dressed in a yellow Taoist robe, walked out. He had completely changed his appearance. His physique was strong, and his demeanor had none of the former cheerful shadow. The bearing that a sect master should have was fully displayed by him. The only thing that remained unchanged was the shocking scar on his face.