Surging Undercurrents!
Somewhere in a secluded valley within Tianshui Sect.
The valley was filled with rare and exotic flowers, their intoxicating fragrance wafting through the air.
At that moment, a beautiful woman was weaving through the flowers, holding a delicate pair of scissors as she gently trimmed away the excess branches from the blossoms.
Just then, Li Zai'en hurried into the valley.
The woman was somewhat displeased. "Elder Li Zai'en, was there something you couldn't have said at Overturned Water Hall? Don't you know this is my residence, and that no one is allowed in here?"
The woman raised her head, revealing an exquisitely beautiful face.
This woman was none other than the current Sect Master of Tianshui Sect.
Li Zai'en lowered his head and cupped his hands. "Sect Master, the matter was urgent. Please forgive my rudeness."
The Sect Master asked impatiently, "What is it? Speak."
Li Zai'en recounted everything that had happened on Water Heart Island in detail. "Under the Grand Elder's coercion and inducement, Lin Bai has already agreed to enter the Ancient Wasteland Secret Realm to gather herbs."
The Sect Master's expression turned utterly grim. She said coldly, "Li Yuanzong has gone too far. Does he think Lin Bai stole his thunder, and want to use this method to retaliate against him? How clumsy!"
Li Zai'en asked, "Sect Master, the Grand Elder is clearly targeting Lin Bai somewhat. Should we perhaps..."
The Sect Master said helplessly, "No matter how incorrigible Li Yuanzong is, he is still the Grand Elder's personal disciple. The Grand Elder raised him from childhood with his own hands. After a thousand years of affection—even if it had been a dog, feelings would have developed. Let alone a person."
"Lin Bai caused such a huge commotion on Water Heart Island and nearly killed