After carefully studying the matter and determining the necessary ingredients, Baili Hongzhuang headed towards the alchemy hall to obtain the herbs. She needed them to prepare the antidote properly.
Walking towards the direction of the alchemy hall, Baili Hongzhuang passed by the resource hall and noticed that it was bustling with people. It was unusually crowded.
Observing the situation, Baili Hongzhuang realized that today was the day for collecting cultivation resources. No wonder there were so many people here today.
She smiled faintly, realizing that she had no interest in collecting those resources at the moment. All she wanted was to detoxify her parents as soon as possible.
If her parents could be detoxified one day earlier, it would mean one day less of suffering for them.
Since the return of Emperor Beichen, Xia Zhiqing and the others had been worried about Baili Hongzhuang's situation. However, they hadn't had a chance to see Emperor Beichen, so they couldn't inquire about the situation.
Just as Xia Zhiqing was preparing to leave the resource hall and return to the Vermillion Bird Palace, she suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure, and excitement filled her eyes.
"Hongzhuang!"
Hearing this voice, Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but turn around. She saw Xia Zhiqing running towards her with an excited expression.
"Hongzhuang, so you've returned to the Tian Gang Sect! We haven't seen you and were worried about you!"
Xia Zhiqing couldn't help but babble about it as soon as she saw Baili Hongzhuang. She had been fretting over this matter for the past few days.
Now that she saw Baili Hongzhuang return, she finally let go of her worries.
Baili Hongzhuang's face showed a trace of joy upon seeing Xia Zhiqing.
"It's been a long time since I last saw you. I came back with Beichen."
"However, considering my current identity, if I were to return with the Sect Master and Beichen, it would inevitably attract attention. So I returned when no one noticed."
Baili Hongzhuang carefully chose her words. Given the current situation, this was the only explanation she could give.
Upon hearing Baili Hongzhuang's words, Xia Zhiqing finally understood.
"Oh, I see. That's why we didn't see you! But now that I think about it, what you said makes sense. If other cultivators were to see you returning with the Sect Master, it would definitely cause a big commotion," Xia Zhiqing exclaimed.
Although Baili Hongzhuang's relationship with Emperor Beichen was already known to many, returning with the Sect Master would attract even more attention.
"Hongzhuang, since you've already returned, why didn't you come to find us? We were all so worried about you," Xia Zhiqing couldn't help but complain. According to reason, Baili Hongzhuang should have contacted them after her return. Instead, they were left gathering together, worrying, and unable to find Emperor Beichen.
After all, if Emperor Beichen had stayed in his own palace, there would have been no problem in finding him.
However, Emperor Beichen resided in the Sect Master's palace, a place they couldn't enter.
While Baili Hongzhuang was talking to Xia Zhiqing, Bai Junyu, Dongfang Yu, and the others also walked out one after another.
Seeing Baili Hongzhuang and Xia Zhiqing, they too approached them.
"Hongzhuang, you've returned!"
Everyone felt relieved to see Baili Hongzhuang safe and sound. At least they didn't have to continue worrying.
Feeling everyone's concern for her, Baili Hongzhuang was also touched. A radiant and enchanting smile graced her delicate and graceful face.
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