"I came here, naturally, to borrow the Earth Vein Fire. As for my identity..."
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Lin Xuan's mouth. With a sweep of his left sleeve, a streak of spiritual light shot out from within, carrying an object dazzling with azure radiance.
When the Red-Haired Elder saw it, he showed no surprise. Instead, his expression grew even more respectful.
He likewise reached out with his left hand and received the item.
"This..."
With just one glance, his expression changed drastically. He respectfully returned the Command Token with both hands. "So it is Martial Uncle Lin of Golden Core Peak. This nephew has been far too rude. Martial Uncle, please enter."
Lin Xuan nodded. He did not waste words with them. Taking back the Command Token, he calmly entered the Heavenly Fire Palace.
The cultivators stood with their hands at their sides, not even daring to breathe loudly.
Only after he had gone far away did soft whispers drift into his ears.
They probably thought Lin Xuan could no longer hear them, but how could they know that Lin Xuan's divine sense was far stronger than cultivators of the same rank? Even without deliberately releasing it, the slightest stirring of wind or grass within several dozen li could not hope to escape his ears.
"Senior Brother Ma, that person just now is the rumored new peak master of Golden Core Peak? He doesn't look remarkable at all!"
"Exactly. Whether in appearance or bearing, he's completely ordinary."
"He can't be an impostor, can he? I heard that Martial Uncle Lin's divine abilities are extraordinary, and even Deputy Peak Master Luo of Heavenly Sword Peak was narrowly defeated by him in a single move. How could he possibly be such a plain figure?"
"Enough. Haven't you heard