Although the Mystic Heart Sect's Sect Master said he needed to discuss it with the elders, Lin Fei guessed that the Mystic Heart Sect would most likely agree.
It was merely a formality.
Lin Fei, Yan Qingcheng, and Golden Narcissus were just preparing to leave together.
Suddenly, the Sect Master spoke again.
"Lin Fei, stay behind. I have something to discuss with you alone."
"Elder Yan Qingcheng, take Elder Golden Narcissus to rest first."
Yan Qingcheng and Golden Narcissus looked at Lin Fei, both sensing that something was strange.
Why was Lin Fei being singled out and kept behind?
"Go on. There's no need to worry about me."
Lin Fei sent them a secret voice transmission.
Only after the two of them had left the Heavenly Luo Chessboard did the Mystic Heart Sect's Sect Master speak.
"Lin Fei!"
"This disciple is here."
"This disciple? Heh heh, I heard Supreme Elder Mu Qianfan mention you. A hundred years ago, you had already reached the Nascent Soul Realm and become a Heaven-grade alchemist. You were even promoted to elder of the Alchemy Hall."
Lin Fei was slightly surprised.
Had the Sect Master kept him behind merely to praise him?
"This disciple was raised by the Mystic Heart Sect. Even though I am now an elder of the Alchemy Hall, I have always considered myself a disciple of the Mystic Heart Sect."
"Mm, very good. Our Mystic Heart Sect places great importance on Heaven-grade alchemists. Why did you leave the sect for a hundred years, only returning now?"
Lin Fei raised an eyebrow, detecting a hint of suspicion.
Was the Sect Master doubting his loyalty?
The person before him was a great Cultivator of the Void Insight Realm.
If he lied, the other party might notice some flaw.
He bowed deeply, his tone