In this situation, there were two possibilities. The first was that after Yu Hai fell, he was devoured by wild beasts at the bottom of the cliff, leaving not even scraps. The second possibility was that Yu Hai had run away.
Everyone hoped that Yu Hai had been eaten by wild beasts. Otherwise, if he had managed to escape by luck, given his nature, he would surely return after a few years. Then who knew how much effort would be wasted dealing with him again. What was even more unimaginable was the chaos and bloodshed Yu Hai would unleash if he reappeared.
Half a month later, Ye Chenghong, who had locked himself in Yu Rou’s room without eating or drinking, finally pushed open the door. At this moment, he no longer possessed his previous sharp edge. His gaze was deep, his aura subdued. He was like a blade sheathed in its sword case, ready to injure the moment it was drawn!
Just when everyone thought Ye Chenghong was going to turn over every stone to find Yu Hai due to severe emotional trauma, he actually announced a piece of shocking news.
The Medicine Sect was entering a semi-retired state, and Sect Leader Ye Chenghong would go into seclusion for twenty years!
This news baffled all the powers of Xuanjin. Only the Gu Family and the Xuanjin Army, who were present when Yu Hai died, knew the reason behind this decision.
They couldn’t help but sigh in admiration, acknowledging that Ye Chenghong, a brilliant person of his generation, was truly a man of deep emotions and integrity, one who kept his promises!
However, there were also those who took pleasure in others’ misfortune and didn’t think so. They felt that despite twenty years passing in the blink of an eye, the world is a stage for the young, and as the old saying goes, "the new waves of the Yangtze River drive on those ahead." With the era moving so fast, by the time twenty years had passed, perhaps the Medicine Sect would be overwhelmed and buried in the torrent of history.
Regardless of what the outsiders said, everyone in the Medicine Sect supported Ye Chenghong’s decision. They had all witnessed how deeply Ye Chenghong had loved Yu Rou and kept his promise. As a man and a forthright Master of the Medicine Sect, honoring his word was a must.
And so, the Medicine Sect began its twenty years of semi-seclusion, while Sect Leader Ye Chenghong, carrying his baggage, left alone for a small village in Qingning City Wuling County to live a secluded life.
"This is everything I’ve been through in the decades before. In the second year after my seclusion, I found you as an infant in the small forest behind the hill. You already know what happened thereafter." Ye Chenghong sighed deeply, hiding the heavy and somber grief deep within his heart, "I’ve always wondered if Yu Hai is alive or dead, but now it seems certain that he is still alive in this world. Twenty years have passed, and I can’t even begin to imagine to what extent his wicked cultivation has reached. Girl, if you encounter him in the future, do not oppose him directly, just run if you can. Although you are powerful, you definitely won’t gain any advantage against that vicious beast Yu Hai."
Ye Chenghong repeatedly admonished An Yiqing, not letting up until she earnestly raised her hand and swore that should she meet Yu Hai in the future, she would run far away.
However... An Yiqing slowly lowered her eyes, a cold glint flitted across her limpid gaze. Although she wasn’t a match for Yu Hai, she definitely wouldn’t let him off easy if she encountered him in the future! She was determined to tenfold avenge the grievances her master had suffered decades ago!
Having said all that needed to be said, and An Yiqing was now mostly aware of the Medicine Sect’s past, Ye Chenghong looked out as twilight darkened the sky and decided it was time to send her away.
"Alright, I’ve told you everything. Ming Yuan has also woken up. Girl, you’d better head home, especially since you are about to get engaged. If you keep coming here every day, given Gu Laosan’s temperament, he’s bound to dismantle my Medicine Sect sooner or later. Go back now, and if you need a ride, just give your senior brothers a shout." Ye Chenghong’s face no longer showed the sorrow from earlier. Regarding the events of decades past, he had long since come to terms with them.