"After we return to the Sword Sect, don't leak the news that I defeated a Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Fire God Palace."
Still several hundred li from the Sword Sect, Lu Xuan rode his sword light and instructed the White Ape beside him.
Since he had accepted the three bottles of rare Spirit Spring that Elder Yan Liuchuan of the Fire God Palace had given him, he had to keep his lips sealed.
Besides, Lu Xuan had always disliked showing off. It was perfectly fine to continue maintaining his persona as a Spirit Plant Master.
"Master? Easily defeating a Nascent Soul True Lord is a rare and impressive feat. Why not let this little one brag about it?"
The White Ape asked in confusion.
"It's still better to keep a low profile."
Lu Xuan said expressionlessly.
The White Ape turned his head, not knowing what he was thinking.
"I get it!"
"Master is planning far ahead, trying as much as possible to keep outsiders from knowing your strength. Then once there's a chance to exchange blows, you can catch them off guard and seize the initiative."
"Master is brilliant!"
The White Ape said fawningly.
"As long as you understand."
Lu Xuan rarely let his true nature show in front of the White Ape. He raised his brows and said with a smile.
"However, this little one doesn't have Master's temperament. Defeating that Long-Armed Fire Ape must be properly publicized."
"Especially to Master's other Spirit Beasts!"
The White Ape chuckled.
Lu Xuan was too lazy to bother with any of that. He brought the White Ape to the entrance of the Ten Directions Absolute Extinction Sword Formation.
"Junior Brother Lu? Where did you go?"
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded behind him.
"Senior Brother Ji, it's been a long time."
Lu