"Given the current state of the Cultivation World, it would be inappropriate for me to show myself.
"I emerged from seclusion this time intending to see how the sect was doing. Since all matters, great and small, are in good order under the leadership of you three, I can rest easy."
Lin Hezou replied calmly.
"Then, Sect Master, what do you mean?" a disciple hurriedly asked.
"Naturally, I will continue my secluded cultivation. The Cultivation World is becoming increasingly unsettled. Without sufficient strength, I fear it will be difficult to survive the calamities to come.
"You three handle the sect's affairs in your daily lives, but there is no need to devote too much energy to them. As cultivators, cultivation and improving your strength should be your foremost priority."
Lin Hezou spoke calmly again. Yet inwardly, he sighed. My old friend, my old friend, this is when you owe me a favor, isn't it?
Lin has been in seclusion for so many years and had planned to come out for a breath of fresh air.
Yet you simply refuse to give Lin even a chance to catch his breath.
This seclusion can be considered seclusion for my old friend's sake. When we meet again someday, I must have a proper word with him about this!
His thoughts whirled as Lin Hezou looked at the three disciples before him, not forgetting to offer them further instructions.
"Sect Master's teachings shall be engraved upon the hearts of the three of us."
The three cupped their fists and promptly answered with solemn earnestness.
Naturally, none of them dared take Lin Hezou's reminder lightly.
Of course, it was not as though they harbored any other thoughts.
Back when the Ancient Immortal Sect had been weak and declining, this group of core members had supported