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A true sage can turn the world upside down with a flick of the wrist, using his own life as bait to scheme for millennia with ruthless decisiveness.

The false saints are scheming and cowardly, barely surviving, and know nothing when asked about anything; they know less than a mere Soul Condensation expert.

Looking at the beautiful woman with long hair fluttering in the wind and snow before him, Xu Yuan suddenly felt that Old Man Luo was a bit embarrassing.

After speaking, Luo Xiran stared at him for a moment before turning her gaze downwards.

As soon as I turned around, I saw a beautiful figure flying from the ground into the air.

The red robe fluttered in the wind amidst the swirling snow, outlining a flat yet graceful curve of the waist and hips in the gale.

Okay, it's wrapped up again.

Li Qingyan glanced at the woman in the blue dress who looked exactly like the original face of the Strange Ghost, nodded in acknowledgment, and said:

"Although I don't know what you two want to continue, it's best not to do it here."

"That's true, I was just joking with him."

Upon Luo Xiran glanced back at Li Qingyan, their eyes met for a moment, and she smiled gently, saying:

"The formation below is completely destroyed, and the Underground Palace can no longer prevent those inside from leaving. If that saint chose to forcibly break through the earth's layers, judging by the time, he should be coming up soon."

"Cough."

Xu Yuan coughed lightly and interjected:

"Qingyan, let me introduce you. This is Luo Xiran, my newly adopted sworn sister."

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The wind and snow ruffled her long, straight black hair. Li Qingyan selectively ignored the dead man's glib tongue, her words tinged with doubt:

"Luo Xiran?"

Xu Yuan chuckled and explained:

"My sworn sister is Saint Venerable of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion from ten thousand years ago. That Strange Ghost was tricked by her and mistook herself for her, falling into a deep sleep for ten thousand years. It's thanks to me waking her up that we were able to emerge unharmed."

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After saying that,

Without a word, in the instant their eyes met, Li Qingyan understood what the other person wanted to convey to her.

Having been asleep for ten thousand years, it means that Luo Xiran's attitude towards the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion now is most likely the same as it was ten thousand years ago.

Moreover, this woman is dangerous; one must be careful with one's words and actions.

A thought flashed through Li Qingyan. Meeting Luo Xiran's scrutinizing gaze, he performed a courtly curtsy and said softly:

"Thank you, senior."

Lolo was generous yet polite.

"Laugh"

Xu Yuan, seeing this, burst out laughing and waved his hand.

"Qingyan, you actually know how to perform such formalities? No need for such formalities. She's my sworn sister; in terms of seniority, you're higher than her."

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Li Qingyan's phoenix-shaped eyebrows twitched slightly. Ignoring this idiot, she said in a low voice, "Senior, Changtian has always been so unrestrained and carefree. I hope you won't take his dissolute behavior to heart."

Luo Xiran also ignored Xu Yuan, nodding and smiling.

"I thought that ten thousand years had passed and people's hearts had become corrupt, but it turns out that this little brat doesn't understand hierarchy. There's no need for formalities. I am now nothing more than a remnant spirit."

As he spoke,

She paused, then asked softly, "Qingyan, may I inquire about the current state of the world, and whether the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion still exists?"

really.

Unlike that traitor Old Man Luo, his sister came here with the intention of returning to the sect.

Li Qingyan did not hesitate at all, and said softly, half-jokingly:

"Today, the imperial dynasty and sects coexist. The Heavenly Oversight Pavilion has recently sent a delegation to the capital to discuss matters with our Great Yan Dynasty. As for the specific details..."

At this point, she glanced at Xu Yuan with indifferent eyes, her crimson phoenix eyes coldly:

"I know Changtian better than I do; he seems to have a good relationship with you, the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Holy Maiden."

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Luo Xiran's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

They were surprised that the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion still existed, and also surprised that this little devil seemed to have a close relationship with the current Holy Maiden.

Xu Yuan smacked his lips and stroked his chin:

"We're pretty familiar with each other."

Luo Xiran gave him a deep look, as if realizing something, a smile flashing in her beautiful eyes:

"In that case, I should be of a higher generation than you, little brat."

After a pause, she continued, "So, your information about this Underground Palace also came from the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion?"

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When Xu Yuan was met with a glance, he instinctively prepared to lie and admit it, but then suddenly realized that he couldn't answer like that.

If the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion knew about this Underground Palace, the Strange Ghost would surely send people to explore it, given the immense benefits it offered.

The fact that it has not been explored for thousands of years must be due to a gap in information.

Given Luo Xiran's shrewdness, it's impossible that she didn't think of this.

This was a trap she set for him.

Despite their stares, Xu Yuan remained expressionless and continued his lie:

"No, it comes from your brother."

Tell the lie first, and then figure out how to cover it up after returning to the Imperial Capital.

It doesn't matter, Old Man Luo will take care of it.

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Ignoring the suspicion in Luo Xiran's eyes, Xu Yuan whispered to Li Qingyan:

"Qingyan, take Mu Xi with you. She doesn't seem to be able to fly. Now that we've dealt with Qi, let's leave quickly, lest we run into the Barbarian King."

Li Qingyan glanced at the two of them, but did not raise any objections. He leaped down and instantly flew back up, grabbing Little White by the back of the neck by the clothes.

Bai Muxi was held in Li Qingyan's hands like a little kitten, looking pitiful.

But the moment she saw Xu Yuan, a look of gratitude immediately appeared in her eyes, and she struggled to give a proper bow:

"Young master, thank you for bringing Mu Xi to the surface."

Xu Yuan glanced at Li Qingyan:

"Why are you being so petty?"

Li Qingyan snorted coldly, said nothing, and swept Bai Muxi into his arms with a swift and graceful movement.

"As you wish, let's go."

Xu Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked softly:

"You seem to know where it's safe?"

Li Qingyan glanced into the endless darkness and snowstorm:

"While you were dealing with that Strange Ghost, I certainly couldn't just sit around waiting. I checked the entire area and found some special markings. Following those markings should lead us to Uncle Mu."

Just as there were encrypted telegrams in the previous world, this world also has some special identification marks for friendly forces to distinguish each other.

Beifeng Army.

Thinking this through, Xu Yuan felt a slight surge of joy.

Even if they couldn't get to Marquis of Martial Achievement's side, as long as Li Qingyan had a military formation at his disposal, they could basically be said to be absolutely safe.

The might of their army was so great that even a barbarian Wang Cheng couldn't withstand it.

When Li Qingyan was teleported into the Barbarian Tribe army's main camp, even with the help of the remaining military formation, he was able to kill the Barbarian King Mortal Shedding Realm, with a single strike.

While Xu Yuan remained silent, Luo Xiran suddenly spoke up and asked:

"Kids, do you two have any elders nearby?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan's expression remained unchanged, and he smiled and said:

"Yes, if we go to his side, the Barbarian King will be no threat."

While speaking, Xu Yuan's eyes were observing Luo Xiran's expression.

He was somewhat worried that Luo Xiran refuse the proposal, after all, someone who could resist a saint would be fatal to her.

"Call"

Luo Xiran seemed to see through Xu Yuan's thoughts, sighed, and her eyes held a hint of sternness:

"A man may have strategy, but he should also stand tall and be upright. Even if your dynasty is at odds with my Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, I will not refuse to seek protection from your seniors. At that time, even if you want to kill me, it will only be to repay the debt of saving me, you brat."

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Silence fell after the words were spoken, and the wind and snow blew bleakly.

Li Qingyan looked at the upright and gentle woman in the blue dress, a hint of admiration flashing in his phoenix eyes.

Luo Xiran met Xu Yuan's strange gaze and smiled, her beautiful eyes crinkling slightly.

"What, you don't believe what I'm saying?"

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Xu Yuan remained silent for a long time before asking in a low voice:

"Um, you and that old man Luo Daofan aren't biological children, are you?"

"." Luo Xiran.

Calvin to the point of being withdrawn