Jin Zaigan's return to the sect had not affected Lu Xuan in the slightest. Only afterward did he occasionally hear Yuan Rong mention that Martial Brother Jin seemed to have borrowed an Exotic Treasure belonging to Sword Peak from Sword Master Hai Zhen, then left in a hurry less than a month later.
Lu Xuan had little interest in the rumored Kun Yuan Immortal Palace. He stayed in the Sword Sect, peacefully cultivating Spirit Plants and raising Spirit Beasts.
That day, his three disciples came to visit together.
"Greetings, master."
The three of them knelt on the ground in unison.
"Haotian, how were your gains this time after coming back?"
Lu Xuan gave a slight nod and took the initiative to ask.
Li Haotian had been away tempering himself for many years and had successfully Returned to Sect two years ago.
After returning, his strength had changed noticeably. His gaze was sharp as a sword, a keen sword intent flowed around him, and the Spiritual Power within his body had increased by a great deal. He likely would not take long to break through to Core Formation Mid-Stage.
"Replying to Master, when this disciple went out last time, I fell into dangerous situations more than once. It was entirely thanks to the Treasures Master bestowed that I turned peril into safety."
"After returning this time, I spent two years in Secluded Cultivation and gained quite a lot. Breaking through to Core Formation Mid-Stage should be a matter of water flowing naturally into a channel."
Li Haotian's expression did not change as he bowed respectfully.
"Not bad."
Lu Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
Chen Qingshuang then stepped forward. "Master, Qingshuang has cultivated for many years, yet I still have not broken through to Foundation Establishment Perfection. I always feel as though I'm