Standing at the entrance of the Liu residence again, Xunmi felt completely unfamiliar.
The original magnolia-carved plaque has been transformed into a gleaming gold one.
The simple and solemn door frame is also inlaid with jade gemstones.
The stench of nouveau riche was overwhelming, making Xunmi involuntarily back away.
The Liu family can be said to be the longest-standing family besides the reclusive families, and they have always been low-key yet dignified.
But now, even Xunmi doesn't dare to recognize it.
It was completely different from the Liu family mansion she remembered. Was her memory wrong, or...?
"Master, is this your home?"
Ouyang Hanshuang expressed her disbelief, wondering how a place that had raised such a wise and insightful woman as her master could appear so...vulgar _(:зゝ∠)_
She used to believe that the most vulgar is the most elegant, but she really can't accept this.
It's like they're afraid others won't know how rich they are, putting on a show of wealth—is it flaunting their riches or just attracting envy?
Searching for the voice hesitated for a moment: "Probably, maybe... that's it."
"Hehe... After all, I haven't been back for more than two years, so some changes are normal, normal."
He scratched his head, chuckled twice, and looked around with a slightly unfocused gaze.
"Okay." Ouyang Hanshuang paused for a moment. "Shall we go in?"
There were no guards, and the gates were tightly shut. Could the damage really have been severe?
Along their journey, they heard many things about the Liu family.
It's nothing more than the Liu family's illegitimate daughter stealing someone's treasure today and being chased to their home.
Whose secret technique did they steal yesterday? Even the Liuguang Sect was alarmed.
If it weren't for Elder Tianxuan protecting him, he would probably have been killed long ago.
But he was incredibly lucky; he managed to obtain a ninth-grade elixir recipe just by going out.
The idea that one could find a high-level magical artifact while eating a meal has been circulated in countless ways.
It's not hard to deduce from these messages that Liu Zhenxin has already started her treasure hunt.
Moreover, her bold move attracted a lot of attention.
Perhaps it started out of curiosity, but after discovering how lucky she is, there are probably quite a few people who want to have her.
Which sect wouldn't want to keep someone who specializes in treasure hunting?
With such a powerful advantage, are they willing to let Liuguang Sect have it all?
"I'll go knock on the door." Ouyang Hanshuang stepped forward and pulled the door handle, inwardly grumbling.
The pull tab looks like gold, and judging by how it feels to hold it, she's pretty sure it's 80% pure gold.
Is it really necessary to be so extravagant? It's just a door.
"Who is it?" a voice quickly came from inside.
"Miss Liu is back. Please open the door." Ouyang Hanshuang was still very polite.
No matter what, this is Master's home. Even if those relatives are the worst kind of people, as juniors, they still can't take the initiative to show their disrespect.
The person inside was puzzled: "Young Miss? What Young Miss?"
"Our Liu family only has Miss Liu the Second. You've come to the wrong place. Get out of here, get out of here."
The guard's voice wasn't loud, but Xunmi, who was already at the Spirit Saint level, could hear it clearly.
That's true, the original owner was kicked out of the Liu family two years ago.
Her parents showed no mercy, feeling that she had disgraced them and was not even as good as a concubine's daughter.
They would rather adopt the illegitimate daughter than have their own biological daughter.
This is something that not only the original owner couldn't understand, but even the person searching for themselves couldn't understand.
"Please tell your family head that Liu Xunmi wants to see them."
Xunmi kept her head down, making it impossible to see the expression on her face.
His indifferent tone was completely devoid of any inflection.
In her heart, she felt sorrow for the original owner, just like in the first world, where she had relatives but they were like enemies.
"Then wait a moment, I'll go and inform the family head."
The guard felt that the name Liu Xunmi sounded familiar, so he ran to find the head of the family.
At this moment, the two Spirit Saints of the Liu family who were in seclusion were discussing the next steps with the main family members and collateral branches of the Liu family.
They have been constantly challenged by others, and their strength has been greatly diminished.
If a few more Spirit Lords or a Spirit Saint were to appear, they would have absolutely no chance to resist.
"Master, Master!" the guards called from outside.
"What's all the noise about? Don't you know the patriarch and the ancestor are discussing important matters?"
The butler scolded the reckless guards and cautiously glanced at the closed door, hoping that the people inside wouldn't be disturbed.
"Butler, there's a woman outside claiming to be the eldest daughter of the Liu family. She says she wants to see the head of the family."
The guard was new and didn't know much about his master's affairs, which is why he rushed over to ask for instructions.
"Young Miss, has Miss Xunmi returned?"
The butler excitedly grasped the guard's shoulder, somewhat losing his composure.
"She did say her name was Liu Xunmi," the guard replied, dumbfounded.
The steward abandoned the guards and went to knock on the door. The people inside were all quite skilled, so how could they not hear what was being said outside?
Liu Huiran, the head of the Liu family, frowned. Why had his daughter, who had been driven away, returned?
Didn't Xiao Xin say she was already dead? And that he personally witnessed her being chased and falling into the Eye of Death.
The two elders really enjoyed searching for her; they were very sad when they thought she was dead.
Upon hearing that she was back, he immediately headed outside.
They had been in seclusion, unaware that the Liu family head had expelled Xunmi from the Liu family and removed her from the family register.
Now that the patriarch has gone, the remaining few can only follow and take a look.
The tightly closed door creaked open, and a group of people emerged one after another.
Leading the way were the two patriarchs of the Liu family, whom I could recall from my memories.
When they were young, they all liked to tease the original owner, teach him cultivation, and give him all sorts of treasures.
"Grandpa, Grandpa, it's been a long time. I hope you're doing well."
Xunmi stepped forward and bowed respectfully to the two of them, a faint smile on her face and a warm look in her eyes.
"Girl, you're finally back. I'm so glad you're alright."
"Tell Grandpa who's chasing you, and Grandpa will help you get revenge."
This little kid was adorable when he was a child, and he's even more outstanding now that he's grown up.
Liu Huiran, who followed behind, had a dark look in his eyes. When he saw his daughter again, she seemed very different.
His aura became more mellow, and his sharpness was subdued.
What surprised him most was that he couldn't even see his daughter's cultivation level.
Did they bring some kind of hidden treasure?
"Thank you, Grandpa. I will avenge this myself."
She paused, then looked directly at Liu Huiran beside her, her face full of disappointment.
Liu Xunmi, now you should give up.
"I only came back this time because I heard about the Liu family."
"Although I am no longer a member of the Liu family, I will never forget the kindness of the Liu family in raising me."
"Great-grandfather, here is a bottle of Grade 8 Great Rejuvenation Pill for you. I hope it will be of use to you and your second grandfather."
He took out the five Great Rejuvenation Pills from the spatial ring on his finger and handed them to his great-grandfather.
"I am currently preparing to break through to the Spirit Venerable realm, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will be going to the Liuguang Sect."