Logically speaking, a master of Lin Yu's strength should be respected even by ordinary elders or the sect leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect. However, Lin Yu Lin Yu her no courtesy whatsoever, which puzzled her greatly.
But after thinking about it, she let it go.
She wasn't stupid; those who could enter Xue Tianhua's cave were far more capable than ordinary disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Lin Yu's cultivation speed had already surpassed Xue'er's, a fact she had known for a long time. Moreover, Lin Yu's strength was not weak either, so Xue'er was not too harsh on him in terms of cultivation.
Xue'er set up some concealment formations and soundproof barriers in Xue Tianhua's cave, then reported the situation to Xue Tianhua and asked for his instructions on how to handle it. Xue Tianhua pondered for a moment and then made a decision.
"Let him cultivate in Snow Cloud City. He has excellent aptitude; in a few more years, he might have a chance to enter the True Martial Ranking. But for now, let's leave him alone."
"Yes, Master Xue Tianhua!"
Xue'er had no choice but to follow Xue Tianhua's decision.
As Lin Yu left his cave, he couldn't help but stop and observe Xue Qianxun's cave. He wanted to see if Xue Qianxun was really as handsome as Xue'er had described. However, it seemed that his appearance was rather lacking. Unlike Xue Qianxun, who was imposing and awe-inspiring, he was more like an ordinary young man.
This made Lin Yu slightly disappointed, but a smile appeared on his lips. This Xue Qianxun didn't seem to be as powerful as the legends said. It seemed he had worried too much.
Lin Yu left Xue Tianhua's cave dwelling, wandered around the area for a while, and then headed straight for Xueyun City.
After spending the night in Snow Cloud City, they headed directly to Snow Cloud Peak the next morning.
Snow Cloud Peak is far from Snow Cloud City, but for Lin Yu, it was a matter of moments.
This time, Lin Yu went directly to Xue Tianhua's cave.
Behind Lin Yu were two guards, the guards of Xueyun Peak, who dared not stop Lin Yu.
After all, he was one of the best among the younger generation of disciples in the Heavenly Sword Sect; who didn't know him?
"Senior Brother Xue, I've arrived to report for duty!"
Lin Yu pushed open the cave door and shouted loudly.
"What? Junior Brother Lin, you've arrived?" Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Xue Qianxun suddenly walked out of the cave, his face filled with excitement.
"That's right, I've arrived!" Lin Yu smiled slightly.
"Haha, alright, Junior Brother Lin, I didn't expect we'd meet again so soon! This time I'll definitely give you a proper welcome!"
Lin Yu smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll have to trouble Senior Brother Xue!"
Xue Qianxun nodded, then looked at Xue'er beside her, "Xue'er, who is this?"
"Junior Brother Lin, this is Lin Yu, the disciple of our Senior Brother Xue Tianhua. Junior Brother Lin, this is Xue Qianxun, the Peak Master of Xueyun Peak," Xue'er introduced.
Lin Yu quickly clasped his hands in a salute, "Junior Lin Yu greets Peak Master!"
"Alright, you're Lin Yu?" Xue Qianxun looked intently at Lin Yu. "Good, very good. Your performance this time has greatly impressed me. Would you be willing to become my disciple?"
"Xue'er, did anyone make it into the inner circle after this assessment?" Lin Yu didn't rush to answer, but looked at Xue'er and asked.
Lin Yu's gaze naturally fell upon Xue Qianxun.
Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Xue Qianxun was taken aback, clearly not expecting Lin Yu's reaction to be so calm.
"Junior Brother Lin, don't forget, your strength hasn't reached the True Immortal Realm yet." Xue'er looked at Lin Yu with some surprise. "My master requires disciples to be at the True Immortal Realm, while your cultivation has only just reached the Foundation Establishment. You don't meet the requirements at all."
"Junior Sister Xue'er, you've misunderstood." Lin Yu smiled. "I may not have True Immortal Realm cultivation, but I had already broken through to the True Immortal Realm before I came here!"
Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Xue Qianxun was immediately shocked. "What, a true immortal realm?"
His gaze fell on Lin Yu, scrutinizing him carefully. "Junior Brother Lin, are you truly from the True Immortal Realm?"
"Hehe, yeah, do I need to lie to you about this?" Lin Yu said with a smile.
"Good, good, good!" Xue Qianxun said three times, then smiled and said, "I, Xue Qianxun, admire those with exceptional talent the most. Since you have cultivated a True Immortal Nascent Soul, it means your talent is not low. I wonder if Junior Brother Lin would be willing to become my disciple?"
"Xue Qianxun, if you want to take on disciples, go find someone else. Lin Yu isn't someone anyone can just take on." Before Lin Yu could speak, a cold voice rang out, and a woman dressed in white walked over. Her face was beautiful, her eyebrows were like paintings, and her eyes flashed with a cold light.
"Xue Ruolan, what do you mean by this? Non-Self wanting to take Junior Brother Lin as my last disciple?"
"Hmph, a closed-door disciple? That depends on whether they're qualified. If not, I, Xue Ruolan, don't necessarily have to accept them." Xue Ruolan snorted coldly.
Xue Qianxun's face turned cold. "Xue Ruolan, don't think I wouldn't dare kill you. Are you looking down on me by saying that?"
"You dare?" Xue Ruolan's pretty face flushed slightly with anger. "Xue Qianxun, don't push your luck. I, Xue Ruolan, am not afraid of you. Show me what you've got. I want to see if you kill me or I kill you!"
The two girls were at loggerheads.
Xue'er frowned slightly, looking at Xue Ruolan and Xue Qianxun with some worry.
Although the two have never gotten along, they are both from the Snow Cloud Sect, so if Xue Qianxun were to make a move, things would definitely get complicated.
However, she was reluctant to mediate the fight, as she didn't want the conflict between Xue Qianxun and Xue Ruolan to escalate because of her. If things got out of hand, her position in the Xueyun Sect would be damaged.
Lin Yu watched all this from the sidelines, and a sense of foreboding washed over him. Although the two women were not convinced of each other's superiority, they were both top-tier beauties and the closed-door disciples of the peak master of Snow Cloud Peak. They also held considerable prestige within the outer sect.
Lin Yu's mind raced, and suddenly an idea came to him.
He glanced at Xue'er beside him and thought to himself, "Since you, Xue Qianxun, want to take me as your last disciple, I'll grant your wish and see what you can do to me!"
Lin Yu suddenly took a step forward, looked directly at Xue Qianxun, and smiled slightly, "Xue Qianxun, Peak Master of Xueyun Peak? I'll remember you!"
Xue Qianxun's face stiffened, then she said coldly, " Lin Yu, I only gave you face by allowing you to enter Xueyun Peak to cultivate because you are Xue'er's junior brother. Don't be so ungrateful!"
"Oh?" Lin Yu raised an eyebrow. "I, Lin Yu, am also a disciple of Snow Cloud Peak. Shouldn't I go?"
Xue Qianxun's face darkened, and she sneered, " Lin Yu, you were brought back by Senior Sister Xue'er. That's Senior Sister Xue'er's private matter, and you have no right to interfere!"
Lin Yu shook his head. "Xue Qianxun, I advise you not to act recklessly. This is a sect rule, and we won't let those who violate sect rules or trespass into forbidden areas off lightly!"