A gentle breeze wafted by, and the thin mist gradually dispersed.
The fresh scent of grass and trees filled the air.
A graceful figure arrived before the gate. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly knocked on the courtyard door.
"Senior, Wutong requests an audience."
The woman wore a plain dress, her black hair smooth and lustrous, her eyes bright and clear. She was none other than Zhou Wutong, who had already become the valley master.
"Come in."
A voice came from inside the courtyard.
When she pushed open the door, she saw a man gazing at her with a calm expression.
The man gave off no detectable aura and looked no different from an ordinary person. His features were sharply defined, but his eyes were unfathomably deep.
"Thank you, Senior, for protecting Orchid Valley."
"Wutong represents the entire sect in paying her respects to Senior."
Before Lin Fan could react, the woman respectfully knelt and bowed.
Lin Fan said, "There's no need to be so polite."
"You are now the valley master of Orchid Valley. From now on, you should devote more thought to developing the sect."
"Wutong understands."
"I came today to seek Senior's advice as well. How should I be a good valley master?"
"To be honest, the valley's current situation is not ideal. More than half of our disciples were killed or wounded in the previous battle. We have recruited quite a few new disciples recently, but they still cannot grow strong in such a short time."
Wutong looked seriously at Lin Fan.
Lin Fan was silent for a moment before suddenly saying, "It is a good thing that Orchid Valley focuses on the way of medicine. However, in the cultivation world, strength is ultimately revered above all else."
Zhou Wutong froze, but quickly understood.
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