"Many thanks, Master!"
Although the Azure Peak Qilin already possessed the strength of a Fifth Grade Demonic Beast, it had yet to refine the transverse bone in its throat and could not speak human words.
It could only prostrate itself on the ground and send Lu Xuan a thought of gratitude.
Lu Xuan was naturally happy to see the Spirit Beasts in his Cave Mansion becoming studious.
He watched the Azure Peak Qilin fly swiftly away with the Myriad Manifestation Grass in its mouth, then looked with some regret at the Listening Wind Beast, which had turned into a wisp of clear breeze and was drifting freely around the Cave Mansion.
Lu Xuan called the White Ape over.
"I need to leave for a while soon. If any fellow disciple comes looking for me, tell them I'm in Secluded Cultivation, practicing a technique."
"At the shortest, I'll return to the sect in two or three months. At the longest, around a year."
"Guard the Cave Mansion well during this time. The Azure Peak Qilin is busy breaking through, so don't disturb it in the near future."
He gave the White Ape careful instructions.
"This little one will keep Master's words firmly in mind."
"As for that Azure Peak Qilin, this little one is still waiting for it to advance to Sixth Grade soon."
"Beating up a Fifth Grade is too dull. Others might think I'm bullying it."
The White Ape grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp, long fangs.
Lu Xuan smiled and shook his head, then returned to the house and made preparations to head to the Defective Grotto-heaven.
The next day, he silently left the Sword Sect, rode the Giant Sword Boat, and entered the endless void.
Nearly a month later, he finally arrived near the Defective Grotto-heaven.
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