The New Immortal Master

When Chen Xuan first saw those two abilities, he knew Xu Xuanling had great potential. That was why he had decided to test her in the arena and draw some attention to the sect while he was at it.

But his ability to inspect others touched on his core interests, so he had no intention of telling Xu Yuanqing about it.

"Go home and rest today. Starting tomorrow, you'll live at the estate and train with the other disciples," Chen Xuan said. "You'll keep fighting in the arena, of course. We're only halfway through. Any problem with that?"

"Yes, Sect Master." Xu Xuanling readily agreed.

She had sensed it herself. Compared with before she fought Heaven's Pride, her strength had improved markedly.

Besides, she rather liked the cheers that erupted from the crowd whenever she sparred with someone.

Her heart pounded and her blood seemed to boil. It was nothing like having her elder brother feed her moves one-on-one.

Just then, A Hua came looking for Chen Xuan.

The girl simply placed herself where he would see her, without coming over to speak. But the moment Chen Xuan noticed her, he knew there was news from Liu Shuyue.

After sending Xu Xuanling away, he beckoned A Hua over. "Did you catch him?"

A Hua nodded. "He's just outside the estate."

Outside? Chen Xuan was surprised. A large crowd of spectators was still resting out there. If the man were an enemy, they could hardly have brought him back so openly.

"Take me to him."

He followed A Hua out of the estate to a quieter stretch beside the southern courtyard wall. Liu Shuyue and A Jiu were both there, as expected. The villager A Jiu had mentioned was with them, but he showed no sign of being held against his