The days following Han Yu's miraculous return were a whirlwind of attention and scrutiny. Despite his best efforts to appear humble and docile, the moment he set foot in the sect again, whispers spread like wildfire.
"Did you hear? Han Yu, the one who died, is back!"
"He's different... He doesn't look the same. Something's off about him."
Disciples crowded around him, offering awkward greetings, expressions of disbelief, and more than a few lingering stares. Even the older disciples who had known him before seemed unsure how to react.
But Han Yu remained silent, keeping his head low, only offering brief responses. His silence worked in his favor; it made him seem distant and mysterious, fueling the rumors that spread like wildfire.
