Yuan Ming left the Xu residence, found another inn in the city to stay, and secretly released his soul crow to spy on the activities within the Xu household.

His uncle and the others, being mortals, didn't know much about the Shengye Sect. His cousin, Xu Tian, as a disciple of the sect, could guide him back when he returned, which would be helpful.

However, it seemed that his actions at the abdication ceremony had spread throughout the Shengye Sect. Joining with his real identity would attract too much attention.

In that case, it might be better to join the Shengye Sect as an ordinary disciple to avoid trouble.