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"Disciple Zhang Xishun, greetings, Senior Brother Chen!"

The dark-skinned, honest, and lean disciple bowed respectfully to Chen Yan.

Chen Yan stared at Zhang Xishun before him, pausing for a moment.

"Tch!"

Then he burst out laughing.

The Reincarnation Record Point had updated again.

However, he never expected the Reincarnation Record Point to refresh to this specific point in time.

In previous reincarnations, Chen Yan had always been in the open, while the conspiracies remained hidden.

But this time was different.

Seeing that he received no response for a long time, Zhang Xishun cautiously raised his head, observing Chen Yan's reaction.

"Hello there."

Chen Yan said.

"Today, this disciple personally witnessed Senior Brother Chen's three consecutive victories. My admiration for you flows like a mighty river, unending..."

Zhang Xishun said:

"I humbly request Senior Brother Chen to grant me an opportunity after the Outer Court Grand Competition concludes today, to guide my cultivation."

"Of course, no problem."

Chen Yan replied decisively.

"Then, Senior Brother Chen, around what time would be suitable?"

"Tonight, at the hour of Hai, in the open space in front of the Outer Court market."

Chen Yan said.

"Alright, then this disciple thanks you in advance, Senior Brother Chen."

Zhang Xishun said.

Afterward, Chen Yan walked off the stage and began heading towards the viewing platform.

As he passed by the people from Qingchan Peak, Chen Yan stopped in front of Chu Xiyao.

"Senior Sister Chu."

Chen Yan called out.

"What is it?"

"May I speak with you privately for a moment?"

Half an hour later.

Qingchan Peak, Cangwu Study.

Two old men sat before a tea room, with a chessboard placed between them.

One of them was the master of Cangwu Studio, the Martial Suppression Elder of Qingchan Peak, Fu Qian.

The other old man, judging by his attire and demeanor, seemed to hold a status no lower than Fu Qian's.

Fu Qian held the black pieces. The piece spun between his fingers. After a moment of thought, he placed it on the board.

The other old man sitting opposite him stared at the board for a moment, then chuckled:

"Brother Fu, aren't you going to think more? The situation in the lower left of the board isn't looking good right now. Are you still planning to attack towards the upper right?"

"What's already decided cannot be changed, no matter how much effort is put in. It will all be in vain."

Fu Qian said calmly:

"Rather than hesitating, it's better to burn the bridges behind you. Perhaps there's still a sliver of hope."

The old man opposite Fu Qian chuckled softly and remained silent, placing his white jade chess piece on the board.

The bamboo forest outside the prayer hall rustled without wind, causing both Fu Qian and the old man opposite him to turn their heads towards the entrance.

"Elder Fu, Elder Bai."

A cultivator in the Qi Sea Realm entered the tea room and bowed to Fu Qian and the old man opposite him:

"Chief Chu requests an audience."

"Xiyao?"

Fu Qian raised an eyebrow slightly. He hadn't expected that little girl Chu Xiyao would come to visit him today.

According to the peak's arrangements, Chu Xiyao should be observing the Outer Court Grand Competition with Lan Wei right now.

Could there be something urgent?

"Let her in."

Fu Qian said.

"Yes."

The Qi Sea Realm cultivator said, just as he turned around, he paused for a moment:

"Elder Fu, she also brought an Outer Court Disciple with her..."

"An Outer Court Disciple?"

"Yes, I think his name is Chen Yan."

Fu Qian had no impression of this name at all.

"Let him come in too,"

Fu Qian said.

Two minutes later, the White-robed Girl walked in first, and beside her was a handsome young man who looked about her age.

Chu Xiyao first saw Fu Qian, and then saw another old man sitting opposite Fu Qian.

"Disciple Chu Xiyao greets Elder Fu and Elder Bai."

Elder Bai?

Chen Yan, who was following Chu Xiyao, looked at the two old men in the tea room.

On Qingchan Peak, an Elder who could sit as an equal with Martial Suppression Elder Fu Qian, and whose surname was Bai...

This old man's identity was already very clear.

Qingchan Peak's Elder Zhengfa, Bai Qiming!

Elder Zhengfa, in Qingchan Peak, his position was second only to the Sword-wielding Elder, and he was the undisputed number two figure on Qingchan Peak.

In terms of status, he was even slightly higher than Fu Qian.

And Lu Li was promoted to serve on Qingchan Peak because he was appreciated by Bai Qiming.

According to etiquette and rules, when a disciple meets two Elders at the same time, they should greet the one with higher status first.

But the reason Chu Xiyao greeted Fu Qian first was also very simple.

This was Cangwu Studio, and Fu Qian was the master of Cangwu Studio, while Bai Qiming was just a guest.

The order of host and guest generally came before the order of status, unless the difference in status was extremely large.

Moreover, Fu Qian's age was also much greater than Bai Qiming's.

"Outer Court Disciple Chen Yan greets Elder Fu and Elder Bai!"

Chen Yan bowed in greeting.

"It's you?"

This time, after seeing him in person, Fu Qian finally remembered who Chen Yan was.

Then Fu Qian looked closely and saw the token engraved with "Outer Court Steward" on Chen Yan's waist.

"Why are you carrying Lin Qifeng's token?"

Fu Qian asked.

"Replying to the Elder, Outer Court Elder Lin is this disciple's Master."

"You are Lin Qifeng's disciple?"

Fu Qian's expression changed slightly:

"When did that guy take a disciple?"

"Just over two months ago."

Chen Yan continued to answer.

"Tell me, why are you here at Cangwu Zhai?"

Fu Qian asked, returning his attention to the chessboard and picking up a black piece.

"Naturally, I have something to report."

Chen Yan paused slightly:

"This disciple discovered someone on the list."

"Oh?"

Fu Qian's finger, about to make a move, paused in mid-air.

"I suddenly remembered that the furnace of pills in the alchemy room is unattended. I concede today, Brother Fu, and we will fight again another day."

Bai Qiming smiled and stood up.

To be able to reach the position of Elder Zhengfa, profound cultivation alone was far from enough; the ability to assess the situation was also extremely important.

It was best for him not to hear the following conversation.

Not for any other reason, but simply to show Fu Qian some respect.

So Bai Qiming chose to leave.

Fu Qian naturally understood what Bai Qiming was thinking, and this suited him as well, so he didn't try to stop him.

After Bai Qiming left Cangwu Zhai, Fu Qian continued to ask Chen Yan:

"Did you find the list?"

"No."

Chen Yan denied, "But I'm certain this list is still hidden somewhere in the Outer Court, and no one has taken it."

"How can you be so sure?"

The answer was simple.

Because if the people who killed Song Mingde had gotten their hands on the list, Zhang Xishun wouldn't have needed to come looking for him.

"This disciple dares to be so sure."

Chen Yan said.

Of course, he couldn't reveal what happened in the previous cycle.

"Elder Fu will know the truth of this disciple's words tonight."