It was none other than Xu Qin.
"Greetings, Grand Elder!"
"Greetings, Grand Elder!"
The outer sect disciples immediately bowed in salute.
Not long ago, they had received notice that Xu Qin had been promoted to Outer Sect Grand Elder, overseeing all affairs of the outer sect.
They had not expected him to appear so soon.
Of course, that was not what shocked them most. What truly stunned them were Xu Qin's words.
He had actually said that Lin Xuan had received special permission.
Such a thing had never happened before.
"May I ask, Grand Elder, why was he granted such a special permit?"
Liu Yan suddenly spoke. Seeing the teasing look in Lin Xuan's eyes, he felt extremely displeased.
"You do not need to know that much."
Xu Qin waved a hand, showing no intention of explaining. Liu Yan's face immediately darkened.
But in that instant, a burst of pressure suddenly descended upon him, making him grunt despite himself.
"I know about the grudge between you and Lin Xuan, but I must warn you: keep your crooked thoughts in check. If you dare to bully the weak with your strength, this elder will be the first to let you off."
Xu Qin's icy voice rang out.
The Mission Pavilion instantly fell deathly silent as everyone stared at Lin Xuan in disbelief.
Liu Yan was also dumbfounded, unable to understand how a mere menial disciple had earned such favor from the Outer Sect Grand Elder.
"Thank you, Elder!"
Lin Xuan thanked him, but then his tone shifted. "However..."
"Consider yourself lucky to have gained the Holy Land's protection."
After recovering from his shock, Liu Yan fixed Lin Xuan with a gloomy stare.
"The immortal path is long. We'll see."
With that, Liu Yan turned, already preparing to leave.
Within the outer