Xie Yuan looked at the middle-aged swordsman's much gentler gaze, a faint chill rising in his heart.
This man sat there, yet he subtly exuded a measure of pressure. Like Shen Longteng, his qi and blood were intimidating; martial artists naturally sensed such things.
He was absolutely an expert of the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm. Moreover, his aura was deep and weighty, with tremendous reserves of strength, unlike even the Chief Escort Leader.
He must have cultivated inner strength... A great sect like the Yunshan Sword Sect would not lack Nourishing Methods.
A Qi and Blood Transformation Realm martial artist who cultivated both internally and externally was not someone to be underestimated. Even an outer sect deacon possessed such cultivation—the Yunshan Sword Sect truly lived up to its reputation.
Xie Yuan solemnly cupped his fists.
"Senior, you flatter me. May I ask your honored name?"
"Hehe, I hardly count as a senior. My name is Cui Zhi, and I serve, unworthily, as an outer sect deacon of the Yunshan Sword Sect, traveling throughout the lands. This is Huang Zifeng, my martial nephew from Bamboo Sword Peak. He is traveling with me this time."
Cui Zhi stroked his short beard, seeming quite easygoing.
"Greetings, Deacon Cui. Greetings, Brother Huang."
Only after politely returning the greeting did Xie Yuan introduce the Lin Family Siblings behind him.
"These two are siblings Lin Cheng and Lin Zhen of the Lin Family Estate in Cloudshine. To be frank, the Lin siblings aspire to martial pursuits and possess resolute hearts. I heard that the Yunshan Sword Sect widely accepts disciples and never turns away talent, so I pestered Boss Wu to make an introduction. I hoped Teacher Cui might take a look and see whether these worthy siblings might be fortunate enough to enter the