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"Bang bang bang—!!"

The flying sword was finally retrieved with difficulty by Li Xuanxiao and placed back into its sword box.

After this incident, Li Xuanxiao found himself quite injured, and Zhang Tianxin wasn't much better off.

The two confirmed their location.

They bid each other farewell, and Li Xuanxiao returned to Shushan.

This trip down the mountain, though dangerous, had confirmed one thing: Fanyue was actually the first Hall Master of the Heavenly Fiend Hall, the person who founded it.

Furthermore, he was an old monster from the previous era, reincarnated!

This news had to be reported to his master immediately upon his return.

Report to master?

Li Xuanxiao muttered to himself.

"..."

Shushan, Silver Sword Peak.

"Senior Brother, why did you take so long to come back? You scared me to death."

Seeing her Senior Brother return, Junior Sister Zhao Lu burst into tears.

"You were missing for so many days, I thought you were dead."

Li Xuanxiao comforted her a few words, only mentioning a minor accident and not explaining the specifics.

"What about Third Senior Sister? How is that man named Fanyue?"

"Everything's normal," Zhao Lu said. "He's practically glued to Third Senior Sister every day, and he's quite handsome. Third Senior Sister doesn't seem to mind too much..."

As she said this, Zhao Lu quickly corrected herself.

"Of course, no matter how handsome he is, he's not as handsome as you, Senior Brother."

Li Xuanxiao ignored his Junior Sister's flattery. "Any other intel?"

Zhao Lu shook her head and then asked curiously, "Senior Brother, is there something wrong with the person Third Senior Sister brought back?"

"There's nothing wrong, I just feel uneasy if I don't investigate thoroughly."

Li Xuanxiao didn't tell Zhao Lu the truth.

Zhao Lu was simple-minded. If she interacted further with Third Senior Sister, she might let something slip or cause some unnecessary accident.

"..."

Turning, Li Xuanxiao went to the main peak, Tongtian Peak.

His master was in seclusion, but if it was an important matter, Li Xuanxiao could directly seek out the Sect Leader.

Li Xuanxiao wandered around Tongtian Peak, contemplating how to explain things to his master.

Then, in his mind, he envisioned the aftermath of his explanation.

His master would most likely believe him. Even if not, he would investigate Fanyue's identity.

At this point, there were two possible scenarios.

One: His master had a way to uncover Fanyue's true identity.

Then he would act to kill Fanyue?

(Would the reincarnated Fanyue awaken strange powers? Unknown +1)

Would Third Senior Sister Lin Wanqing resent him? Unknown +2

If Fanyue was killed this time, would he reincarnate again?

And specifically come to kill him? Unknown +3

Would Lin Wanqing turn dark because of Fanyue's death? Unknown +4

Two: His master couldn't uncover Fanyue's identity and couldn't believe his one-sided account, so he would only expel Fanyue.

Then Third Senior Sister and Fanyue would be reluctant to part, and Lin Wanqing might very well leave the sect.

In either case, Fanyue would resent him for separating him from Third Senior Sister... and then come to kill him.

"..."

Li Xuanxiao rested his chin on his hands, his brow furrowed.

Too many uncertainties!

He casually tossed down three copper coins. Great Misfortune!

"Tsk~"

Just then, Li Xuanxiao suddenly looked up.

His gaze fell on Fanyue and Third Senior Sister Lin Wanqing, who were arriving at Tongtian Peak in the distance.

Fanyue's appearance immediately drew many gazes.

If Li Xuanxiao blended into a crowd, he was like a single bean lost among a pile of beans, utterly unremarkable.

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Fanyue, on the other hand, was like a watermelon suddenly appearing among a group of beans.

There was simply no way around it; Fanyue's outstanding beauty was astonishing, so handsome it seemed to transcend the boundaries of the real world, as if stepping out from an exquisite painting.

Every line, every contour perfectly outlined his captivating face.

No matter the angle, Fanyue was flawless, inevitably drawing admiration.

Fanyue shyly followed behind Lin Wanqing.

Suddenly, Shushan's guardian divine beast, the Water Qilin, stirred.

The Water Qilin had accompanied Shushan's founding Grand Ancestor on his travels when he established Shushan.

The Water Qilin then remained at Shushan due to its incredibly long lifespan.

It had always served as Shushan's guardian divine beast.

The Water Qilin was known for its gentle nature, but now it suddenly approached and blocked Lin Wanqing's path.

Li Xuanxiao tensed up immediately. Could the Water Qilin have sensed something unusual?

As a divine beast, it was reasonable for it to be able to detect Fanyue's identity.

If that were the case...

Li Xuanxiao frowned.

Lin Wanqing reached out and stroked the Water Qilin's large nose.

Everyone at Shushan knew the Water Qilin was always gentle.

It wouldn't even mind if disciples rode on it for photos with an Image Stone.

However, the Water Qilin now looked serious. After circling Fanyue twice, it scratched its head with its paw, its long whiskers twitching.

Then, the Water Qilin walked to the side and resumed its deep slumber.

To onlookers, this indicated the Water Qilin's wariness towards outsiders.

Since it found no anomaly, it proved that Fanyue was not someone with ill intentions.

Lin Wanqing turned and smiled at Fanyue, the sliver of suspicion in her heart vanishing.

Fanyue also flashed a brilliant smile.

"Sister."

Lin Wanqing reached up on her tiptoes and ruffled his head.

Fanyue lowered his head, a bright smile on his face.

"Sister, play with me."

"Good boy~ Wait for me, Sister has to finish some important things first."

"..."

Seeing this, Li Xuanxiao completely abandoned the idea of reporting to the sect.

The obvious affection in Third Senior Sister Lin Wanqing's eyes...

It was over; she had fallen in love.

It seemed he would have to change his plan.

Fanyue was the reincarnation of the Heavenly Fiend Hall's Hall Master.

An ancient monster who had lived for tens of thousands of years; he would be no match for him alone.

And the only thing at Shushan capable of suppressing all malevolent spirits was the renowned Shushan Sword Formation.

The Shushan Sword Formation centered around the Shushan Sword, with Shushan's seven peaks as its main structure.

It formed a vast sword formation.

The outer layers of the sword formation were likely not powerful enough; he had to use Shushan's innermost core sword formation...

"Junior Sister."

A telepathic message entered his ear. Zhao Lu was peeking outside the Senior Brother's bedroom.

She held the newly purchased Love Potion Powder, intending to sprinkle it under her Senior Brother's pillow.

This way, when her Senior Brother slept, he would unknowingly...

Who knew that at this moment, her Senior Brother's voice suddenly rang out, startling Zhao Lu.

She quickly hid her hands behind her back and straightened her posture.

"Senior Brother, I was just going to tidy your bedding, I didn't have any other intentions!"

Li Xuanxiao ignored her explanation. "I'll need to go into seclusion for a while. During this time, you need to cultivate diligently, don't run around, and don't cause trouble. Do you understand?"

"Senior Brother, you're going into seclusion again?" Zhao Lu's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Yes. Remember, if anyone asks, just say I'm in seclusion."

"Understood, Senior Brother. Come out of seclusion soon then."

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