"Uh... is this the work of immortals playing a joke on us?"

Wan Lei felt his understanding of reality waver. Based on the unreliable plots he often encountered, at this moment, they should either be dead or transported to some bizarre location.

Why had they simply been sent out?

The sudden normalcy of the situation made Young Master Lei, who had been battered by all sorts of misfortunes and accidents, feel an overwhelming sense of flattered surprise.

"A joke? Don't be ridiculous. Perhaps they just wanted to send you out and were too lazy to explain, looking at how you all ran around like scared little children."

The little yellow dog looked at Wan Lei with disdain.

At this time, those who had been teleported out also began to gather. Those from distant places were heading to the capital of Fenglan Kingdom to use the teleportation array to return to their hometowns.

Those who were closer were too lazy to squeeze in with them, as there were only a few teleportation arrays and far too many people.

As for some, they were already impatiently rushing towards the Golden Immortal Secret Realm, eager to gain an advantage and be the first.

With some people leaving, they naturally came to bid farewell to Wan Lei.

The first to arrive were people from the Liu family.

This was something Wan Lei had never expected.

Logically speaking, the Liu family held a grudge against him, so they shouldn't have come to say goodbye. Look at the Huo family, they had already returned home under the leadership of Huo Liuli.

And then there was the Kaitian Sword Sect, which didn't even utter a word.

"Greetings, Clan Leader Fang."

The elder leading the Liu family greeted them with a smile.

"Elder Liu."

Old Fang returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute.

"Everyone, it's time for us to head back. The clan leader specifically asked me to convey his greetings to young friend Wan Lei. If you have leisure time in the future, you are welcome to visit the Liu family as a guest. The Liu family will always welcome you."

"Of course, of course."

Wan Lei offered polite words.

As for the Liu family, he would never dare to go there; who knew if he would be chopped into mincemeat upon arrival.

"Wan Lei, you just wait! One day, I will personally kill you!

And you, Wan Liuchuan, we will settle our accounts slowly!"

Liu Yuxin glared at the two of them, her teeth gnashing as she spoke.

Wan Liuchuan smiled slightly, remaining silent, and raised his hand.

"You..."

Liu Yuxin instinctively covered her rear, her face flushing red.

"Hmph, no one from the Wan family is any good."

The Liu family members departed, and the members of the Four Heavenly Pavilions surrounded them.

The first to speak was Bai Baofu.

"Wan Lei, next time the Golden Immortal Secret Realm opens, I'll bring the best puppets from the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion to have a proper spar with you, provided you don't use formations."

With elders by his side, Bai Baofu immediately became arrogant, no longer resembling the person who had patted his chest and sworn allegiance to Wan Lei earlier.

"Oh? No need to wait for that. I can beat you until you call me daddy right now."

"Hmph, who will beat whom remains to be seen. However, I still acknowledge you as my older brother. Even if we fight again, you'll still be my older brother!"

"Alright, alright, off you go."

Wan Lei waved his hand.

"Wan Lei, you absolutely must go to the Heavenly Array Pavilion. I admit, in terms of array mastery, I am not your equal. But our Heavenly Array Pavilion has four阁主 (Pavilion Masters), and they are all very interested in you.

You must visit the Heavenly Array Pavilion; we can have some good spars then. The Heavenly Array Pavilion has many ancient formations, which you will surely find interesting."

"I'm not interested. Hurry and leave."

Young Master Lei waved his hand again.

As if they were jokes, no matter how impressive the formations of the Heavenly Array Pavilion were, could they compare to formations from the Immortal Realm?

"Young Master Lei, I..."

"Do you have something to say?"

Wan Lei looked at Sui Xiaohang.

"I don't. I just wanted to say, when you return to your hometown, remember to call me, and we can go back together."

"And me."

Tian Suanzi raised his hand.

"And me."

Man Yaoyao finally had a line of dialogue.

"And... never mind, just let me know when the time comes. If I have time, I'll go back with you."

Wan Liuchuan walked over and said only this before turning to leave.

The Heavenly Condemned were always somewhat isolated.

"Has everyone said their goodbyes? Is it my turn?"

Wan Hongxin looked at Wan Lei with a smile.

"Why are you saying goodbye to me? Where are you going?"

Wan Lei spoke without any pretense of politeness. Though they were father and son in name, they were no different from brothers in reality.

"I'm going home. Now that you've returned, the Central Region has you, and that's enough. I no longer have any desire to bring glory to the Wan family here.

Moreover, with my strength, I would only be a burden to you and unable to help much."

"Don't say that! I can take you to the Yin Yang Sect. With your talent, you'd be in the ranks even in the Central Region, at least becoming a personal disciple."

"No need. Someone needs to guard the home. There's no difference between being in the Central Region and being at home. If you have time in the future, just come home to visit."

"Alright then, take these things back with you."

Wan Lei produced several storage bags, all filled with spirit stones and magical treasures.

"...No need."

"Take them. The journey is long, and you need money to use the teleportation array, don't you? I have plenty of money now. The people in the Central Region are all very kind; they keep giving me money."

"..." The people of the Central Region.

Are you being polite?

"Alright, I said no, so no. What are you doing, acting like I'm your father?"

"Come to think of it, I've called you father for twenty years. Can you call me...

Don't hit me, there are so many people here!"

"You brat, you know there are so many people watching?"

Wan Hongxin was infuriated. Wan Lei was usually quite normal, but he would occasionally act foolishly.

"I see it now. In this world, besides Xiao Yu, no one can keep this kid in line."

Old Fang grumbled, displeased. Even his father-in-law, Wan Lei, didn't fear him.

"Xiao Yu, are you coming home with me, or going directly to the Kui Lian Sect?"

"To the Kui Lian Sect."

"Aren't you going home to see your mother? She's been missing you."

"When I have time later, I'll bring Wan Lei to see her."

"Alright then."

Old Fang had no办法 (way) with his own daughter.

At this moment, the elders of the Yin Yang Sect and Kui Lian Sect, who had been silent until now, finally had a chance to step forward, but they still had no lines.

"Wife, after this parting, who knows when we'll meet again. What if I can't sleep every night missing you?"

"Then don't sleep. Cultivate well."

"When will I see you again?"

"...The Golden Immortal Secret Realm opens in three months. We'll see each other then naturally."

"But..."

Young Master Lei pulled Sister Xiao Yu into his embrace.

"We've never been apart for so long. How can I live without you? Don't go, okay..."

Young Master Lei cried with such pathos that it was truly like flowers shedding tears at the sight of spring, and birds startled with grief at parting.

If one didn't know, one would think it wasn't a farewell, but a bereavement.

Yes, the kind where thunder strikes but no rain falls.

"Alright, alright, stop being so sentimental. So many people are watching."