The next second, Lan An and his master Xu Zhengyi appeared beside Lin Xuan.
For some time now, master and disciple had both been in seclusion, cultivating diligently. Lan An had even broken through the ten-thousand-mile spiritual power threshold and stepped into the Emperor Realm.
Xu Zhengyi had also improved enormously and was nearing the late stage of the Emperor Realm.
"Master!"
Master and disciple bowed deeply to Lin Xuan with utmost respect.
Lin Xuan nodded lightly, briefly explained this place, then instructed, "Search outward with me as the center. The moment you encounter a Mad Immortal, lure him over for me to kill."
"Yes!"
Lan An and Xu Zhengyi immediately responded. Yet when they caught sight of the section of finger bone in Lin Xuan's hand, both master and disciple stared wide-eyed.
"Imm-Immortal Bone..."
"M-Master, is this Immortal Bone?"
A strange light flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes. He raised his hand and tossed out the finger bone. Master and disciple hurriedly caught it, delight immediately flooding their eyes.
"It really is Immortal Bone! Master, th-this... could you grant it to me?"
Lan An excitedly dropped to his knees, while Xu Zhengyi said nothing and likewise knelt in midair.
"Uh!"
"This is useful to you?"
Lin Xuan asked in confusion.
"It is useful—extremely useful!"
Xu Zhengyi immediately replied, then asked, "Master, have you ever heard of Loose Immortals?"
"Loose Immortals?"
Lin Xuan frowned as information from countless ancient records and miscellanies flashed through his mind. "You mean those beings that stand independently between humans and immortals?"
"Yes, those Loose Immortals. It is another path to immortality, one that humans can take, as can all races."
"And for Pure Yang Spirit Bodies like us, this path is even easier. In truth, our most ideal state is not resurrection, but becoming Loose