At that moment, a hearty laugh rang out from a middle-aged man in the distance as he walked toward them.
"Greetings, Family Head Qian. I'm Li Miaoling, a direct disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. I've been ordered to descend the mountain and eliminate demons."
Hearing Li Miaoling introduce herself, Qian Zaitian's brows furrowed slightly.
Then he shifted his gaze to Ye Lin.
"A direct disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. Ye Lin."
Ye Lin understood and spoke up.
"So you're a direct disciple. Please, come in."
Qian Zaitian's tone held a hint of respect. His status was enough to put him on equal footing with an Inner Sect disciple, but not with a direct disciple.
His standing all came from the Sect Master of the Azure Cloud Sect. As a mere mortal, he could hold a status comparable to an Inner Sect disciple, but before a direct disciple, he was still a rank lower.
"Family Head Qian, have any Evil Cultivators ever appeared in Green Mountain City?"
Li Miaoling asked as they walked, while Ye Lin kept his eyes on their surroundings.
Ever since he stepped into the Qian residence, he had noticed wisps of faint demonic energy. If you weren't paying attention, you wouldn't detect them at all.
"As you saw when you entered the city, the people of Green Mountain City live and work in peace. It's a thriving, prosperous place. And with the Azure Cloud Sect's generous support, how would a few insignificant Evil Demons and Outer Dao scum dare cause trouble in my city?"
"That's good."
At this, a faint smile appeared on Li Miaoling's face, and she nodded. Clearly, she was satisfied with Family Head Qian's answer.
After the three of them arrived at the hall, Qian Zaitian brewed tea and asked, "Has the