Han Lian's clear declaration of her stance made the atmosphere in the Immortal Cave freeze for a moment. Venerable Han Xiao in particular deeply realized that her disciple was now a Spirit Transformation cultivator. Though Han Lian still called her Master, she was already qualified to stand as her equal.
Han Lian's indifferent gaze swept over Hao Miaoling below before she rose and said,
"Master, Junior Sister Hao acted improperly in this matter. I will first go find Ranxi and apologize. However, since she said she was willing to sell the Breakthrough Potion formula to the Jihan Sect, she will not go back on her word. Once the elders have discussed the matter and reached a decision, you may send me a message at any time."
With that, she cupped her hands to Han Xiao and left her master's Immortal Cave.
Only after Han Lian had left did Han Xiao frown and ask,
"Miaoling, who urged you to seek out Ranxi?"
Hao Miaoling did not even dare raise her head as she said,
"Please calm your anger, Master. This disciple took it upon herself to approach Venerable Ranxi. Earlier, I heard fellow disciples discussing matters at the Disciple Hall and learned that the Breakthrough Potion existed. I also learned that Senior Sister Han Lian had broken through because of this potion. They said that if the Jihan Sect had such a potion, it would certainly be able to nurture more Spirit Transformation cultivators, so this disciple—"
Han Xiao directly raised a hand to interrupt her.
"You need not shoulder all the responsibility yourself. Tell your master who was discussing it. Give me their names."
Upon hearing this, Hao Miaoling abruptly raised her head.
"Master, they were merely speaking casually. They may not necessarily have been saying it specifically for this