"You will go to Cliff of Contemplation and remain confined there for one month."
Yun Yun lightly waved her hand, dismissing Chen Xuan.
"This disciple takes his leave." Chen Xuan bowed, then left the main hall.
Watching Chen Xuan's departing figure, Yun Yun's eyes held a trace of anticipation.
To uncover Chen Xuan's identity, Yun Yun had long since sent people to investigate him, yet they had found nothing useful.
Today's questioning had revealed his bloodline through his own words, leaving Yun Yun surprised.
After careful consideration, Yun Yun chose to trust him.
Because she felt Chen Xuan had nothing to gain from the Misty Cloud Sect.
If he truly had been sent by some faction to infiltrate the Misty Cloud Sect as a spy, it would have been a waste of his talent.
With monstrous talent like Chen Xuan's, if there truly was a force behind him, it would certainly be a colossal power.
The Misty Cloud Sect was merely the foremost sect in the Jia Ma Empire.
But one had to know that there were countless sects stronger than the Misty Cloud Sect.
For the Misty Cloud Sect to obtain a prodigy like Chen Xuan was extremely fortunate.
If there was no problem with Chen Xuan, his potential for growth would be immense.
Before long, the Misty Cloud Sect could produce another powerful expert, elevating both its reputation and influence.
Its position within the Jia Ma Empire would then become even more secure.
After leaving the main hall, Chen Xuan went to Cliff of Contemplation to serve his confinement.
He did not particularly care about being confined.
He could cultivate in greater peace by himself at Cliff of Contemplation.
The matter between him and Li Wei had temporarily come to an end.
His fierce reputation had thoroughly spread throughout the Misty Cloud Sect.
After all, he had dared to strike the Third Elder's grandson so viciously that he had beaten him beyond recognition.
He truly was a ruthless man.
Time passed quickly in cultivation, and the month soon came to an end.
During that month at Cliff of Contemplation, Chen Xuan did nothing but sleep and cultivate each day.
Ever since taking human form, his cultivation speed had increased greatly.
A month of cultivation had considerably improved the Dou Qi within his body.
He believed that, before long, he would be able to break through to the level of a four-star Dou Zhe.
"As a Monster Beast, I can increase my strength by devouring rare Medicinal Herbs. Combined with cultivation, my strength should rise even faster."
In his room, Chen Xuan stroked his chin as he thought to himself.
Before leaving, Chen Xuan had instructed the Amethyst Winged Lion King to rob human experts.
He wondered how things were going now.
With the Amethyst Winged Lion King's strength as a Sixth-tier Monster Beast, it should have obtained quite a few Gold Coins.
Besides that, Chen Xuan had also ordered the Amethyst Winged Lion King to gather rare Medicinal Herbs. He wondered how successful it had been.
Chen Xuan needed to find time to return to the Monster Beast Mountain Range and see what was going on.
Knock, knock, knock.
At that moment, someone knocked on the door outside.
"Who would come looking for me?" Chen Xuan was somewhat puzzled.
After all, he had few friends in the Misty Cloud Sect, and almost no one ever came to see him.
He went over and opened the door, only to find Nalan Yanran standing outside.
Looking at the lovely face before him, Chen Xuan asked in surprise, "Senior Sister, what a rare visitor."
Since arriving at the Misty Cloud Sect, this was the first time Nalan Yanran had taken the initiative to come looking for him.
Nalan Yanran looked somewhat unnatural. Her lovely face was faintly red, and she seemed rather bashful.
"Come out. I have something to tell you," Nalan Yanran said to Chen Xuan after composing herself.
Raising a brow, Chen Xuan asked, "Senior Sister, did you come to ask me out on a date?"
Nalan Yanran shot Chen Xuan an annoyed glare and said angrily, "Fine, then don't come out."
With that, she turned and left.
Seeing Nalan Yanran like this, Chen Xuan was confused. He had no idea what she had come to see him about.
Since his senior sister had come looking for him of her own accord, there was no reason to refuse.
He also wanted to know why Nalan Yanran had come to find him.
"Senior Sister, wait for me!" Chen Xuan called to Nalan Yanran before following after her.
After walking down several narrow paths, the two finally arrived at a small hill.
No one was around the small hill, making it very quiet. It truly was suitable for a secret rendezvous.
Chen Xuan was even a little excited.
"I have a question to ask you." Nalan Yanran turned and looked at Chen Xuan.
"What is it?" Chen Xuan blinked.
"What level is your true strength?" Nalan Yanran asked.
Chen Xuan's brutal beating of Li Wei had shocked the sect.
Li Wei was an eight-star Dou Zhe, while Chen Xuan had shown himself to be only a three-star Dou Zhe.
Yet Chen Xuan's strength had suddenly increased severalfold, which was unbelievable.
Everyone believed Chen Xuan had concealed his true strength.
Judging by his actual strength, he had utterly crushed Li Wei, an eight-star Dou Zhe.
"If we're talking about cultivation level, I really am a three-star Dou Zhe," Chen Xuan said with a smile. "But if we're talking about my true explosive power, it should be around that of an eight-star Dou Zhe."
Although he said that, Chen Xuan believed that dealing with a nine-star Dou Zhe would not be a problem either.
After all, he still had trump cards he had not used.
If he truly used Purple Crystal Flame against Li Wei, Li Wei would definitely have been killed.
Hearing Chen Xuan's answer, Nalan Yanran secretly drew a cold breath.
"Are you wondering why I can unleash such powerful strength?" Chen Xuan looked rather smug. "But I won't tell you, because it's my secret."
"Fine if you won't say. Who cares?" Nalan Yanran curled her lips.
Although she very much wanted to know why, she did not want to shamelessly beg Chen Xuan to tell her.
"Senior Sister, did you call me out just to ask that? Wasn't this supposed to be a date?" Chen Xuan said gloomily.
Nalan Yanran did not answer him immediately. She turned away and fell into thought.
After a while, she said, "Come with me to Wutan City in two days."
"Why?" Chen Xuan was puzzled. "I'm not going unless you explain the reason. What if you sell me off?"
"I'm not that bored." Nalan Yanran rolled her eyes at Chen Xuan before saying, "I have something to do, and it concerns you as well."
"Why does it concern me?" Chen Xuan grew curious.
"Are you going or not?" Nalan Yanran asked.
"I'm afraid you'll sell me off," Chen Xuan said, pretending to be frightened.
"Elder Ge will be going with me then as well. Whether you come or not is up to you." Nalan Yanran shot Chen Xuan an irritated glare.
After saying that, she headed down the small hill.
Watching Nalan Yanran's graceful figure, Chen Xuan called loudly, "Senior Sister, I'll go!"
Hearing Chen Xuan's answer, Nalan Yanran was secretly delighted.
She gave no response and gradually disappeared from Chen Xuan's sight.
"Going to Wutan City... Could she be taking me home to meet my father-in-law?" Chen Xuan said seriously, his hand supporting his chin.
As for whether he was really going to meet his father-in-law, he would find out when the time came.
After returning to her residence, Nalan Yanran sat before the table in a daze. Her bright eyes flickered with confusion before finally becoming resolute.
"I will control my own fate," Nalan Yanran said firmly. "Father, let Yanran be willful just this once."
Nalan Yanran had struggled for a long time before making this decision.
Chen Xuan's appearance, in particular, had made her even more certain of her choice.
Furthermore, her master had agreed with her decision.
With her master supporting her from behind, Nalan Yanran had enough confidence.
Two days quietly passed.
That day, Chen Xuan, Nalan Yanran, and Elder Ge set out together for Wutan City.
Several Misty Cloud Sect disciples accompanied them as well.
Chen Xuan really wanted to know what they were going to Wutan City for.
But Nalan Yanran would not tell him, so there was nothing he could do.
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