Bai Ling had no idea that Elder Lotus was a reward Bai Ye had obtained through check-ins after she left for the Celestial Cave to cultivate.
Elder Lotus's true form was an Immortal Medicine. Born with Immortal King Grade strength, he had remained stationed at the Heaven Heavenly Star Sacred Sect ever since Bai Ye obtained him through a check-in, guarding the natural barrier of the Three Thousand Continents and preventing foreign enemies from invading.
The two of them had never met before, so it was perfectly normal that they did not know each other.
Bai Ling gathered her thoughts, cupped her hands slightly toward Elder Lotus, and spoke in a calm tone. "Fellow Daoist, you've misunderstood. My name is Bai Ling, and I'm a cultivator from the Three Thousand Continents."
"May I ask who you are?"
At her words, a trace of surprise flashed through Elder Lotus's eyes. He was just about to ask further questions to verify her identity.
A gentle and familiar voice suddenly rang in both their ears, as though it had resounded directly from the depths of their souls. "Elder Lotus, this is my disciple, Bai Ling. There's no need to stop her."
Immediately afterward, the voice spoke to Bai Ling again. "Little Bai Ling, this is Elder Lotus, one of my subordinates. He's a complete Immortal Medicine and is responsible for guarding the natural barrier of the Three Thousand Continents and resisting foreign enemies."
"So you're Young Mistress Bai Ling!"
Upon hearing Bai Ye's explanation, Elder Lotus immediately withdrew the Immortal King laws surrounding his body. He bowed respectfully to Bai Ling and said with utmost respect, "This old servant pays his respects to Young Mistress Bai Ling! I was rather offensive just now. I hope Young Mistress will forgive me."
"There's no need