Elder Zuo didn't know was that Bai Wuya valued Lin Xuan not because he hoped Lin Xuan would one day take over.
Instead, Bai Wuya had already designated Lin Xuan as his future successor and was grooming him for the future.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have specifically asked Elder Zuo to come and protect him.
Elder Zuo was unaware of the situation, but he had roughly figured it out.
He watched Lin Xuan's retreating figure, his eyes filled with emotion. He slowly shifted his gaze to Qu Youmeng beside Lin Xuan, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
good.
Not only is he outstanding himself, but he also has a disciple who is equally monstrous.
The time for the transition of their Primordial Holy Heaven has come.
After the crew was assembled, the interdimensional airship set sail once again.
Qu Youmeng sat indoors, looking at Lin Xuan, her heart filled with excitement.
After a long pause, she finally spoke, asking, "Master, how are my senior sisters, junior brothers, and junior sisters? Are they alright?"
"And Master Yunli..."
Lin Xuan shook his head.
Seeing the slight disappointment in Qu Youmeng's eyes, he said, " The Eastern Continent is vast and rich in resources. I have only encountered two disciples from the Jade Balance Sword Palace. Apart from that, I haven't met any of your fellow disciples."
Not to mention Yunli and Wu Liang.
One of them is in Luo Heaven Domain, and the other has no idea what's going on.
Upon hearing this, it would be a lie to say that Qu Youmeng wasn't disappointed.
But she was still very happy and said, "No matter what, at least I found my master. I'm the first one!"
Lin Xuan smiled along.
He took out a small amount of lotus seeds he had saved, along with Vermilion Bird Spirit Fruit, and gave them to Qu Youmeng.
"Take it and eat it, or you can exchange it for some cultivation resources with others."
Qu Youmeng accepted it, her face beaming with joy. "Thank you, Master!"
"I have also taken on two disciples. I will introduce them to you when we return to the Primordial Holy Heaven. Alright, you may go now."
Qu Youmeng didn't mince words and simply left.
Lin Xuan then checked the rewards the system had given him.
[Ding! Invest in ten top-grade Holy Lotus of Creation, and receive a rebate of one hundred High Antiquity Chaos Azure Lotus Seeds!]
[Ding! Invest in ten Vermilion Bird Spirit Fruit and receive a rebate of one hundred True Phoenix Spirit Fruit!]
The rebates I received were all spiritual fruits.
Lin Xuan glanced at the Xiaolu standing beside him, watching eagerly. He knew it had seen that he had given Qu Youmeng, and wanted to ask for a piece or two to eat as well.
It's normal for them to have trouble controlling their growth while still growing.
He shook his head helplessly, then took its small Storage Bag, stuffed it with half of the lotus seeds and spirit fruits, and instructed, "Eat slowly. While I'm cultivating, don't go out and cause trouble. Just wait by my side."
"Okay!"
Xuan Bing's eyes lit up, and she agreed without hesitation.
She hugged the Storage Bag and rubbed against it, looking blissfully happy.
nice one!
The master has such wonderful things, yay!
The "seclusion" that Lin Xuan mentioned was not a real seclusion, but rather for the sake of that small sword.
Since acquiring the small sword, he has not yet fully incorporated its mysteries into his own Sword Domain.
The Sword Intent contained within that small sword resonated subtly with Lin Xuan's Sword Domain and Sword Intent.
Therefore, Lin Xuan felt that if he could integrate it into his Sword Domain, his Sword Domain would definitely be able to advance further and its power would be greatly enhanced.
This stage won't take too long.
He estimated that, let alone returning to the Primordial Holy Heaven, he should be able to completely merge with it after traveling about halfway.
In addition, Lin Xuan sensed that Elder Zuo had returned, so he deliberately revealed his whereabouts, and Elder Zuo indeed came looking for him again.
With such an Ancient Emperor protecting us, there shouldn't be any trouble.
--That was Lin Xuan's initial thought.
On the way back to the city, the boundary flying boat will stop at a major city in the Desolate Domain, firstly to drop off the cultivators, and secondly to continue the ferrying.
Starfall City is one of them.
It does not belong to any faction; the city lord is an Ancient Emperor Realm being.
Recently, Starfall City has been holding a large-scale auction, and the interdimensional flying boat will stop at each docking point for three days, which is just enough time for them to attend one of the auctions.
Lin Xuan calculated the time and his mood brightened.
In about another day, he will be able to successfully refine that small sword and completely integrate it into his Sword Domain.
At that time, it will be just right to participate in the Starfall City auction.
Once outside Demon-Suppressing City, the common currency is Spirit Stone. Lin Xuan has quite a few Spirit Stone, so he can take a look to see if there's anything he needs to auction off in preparation for breaking through to the Thearch Realm.
Now that he has reached the Heavenly Venerable Perfection realm, and the Thearch Realm is within reach, it's time to prepare.
It was at this moment that Qu Youmeng glanced calmly at the birds and fish outside the flying boat in the realm—these fish did not live in the sea, but rather in the sea of clouds. They were silvery-white and were often used for children's early physical training.
Besides their function, they are also quite beautiful.
"Sister Qu..."
A somewhat timid voice came from behind Qu Youmeng. She slowly turned her gaze from the window to Liu Xian'er beside her.
Those eyes were calm and still.
For some reason, Liu Xian'er suddenly felt a sense of fear about the approaching Starfall City.
But even fear couldn't stop Qu Youmeng from saying what she was about to say.
She spoke slowly, "We're almost at Starfall City. The journey is now safe. I've already put the debt of gratitude I owe the Liu Household in my Storage Bag, and I'm giving it to you now."
"I've also prepared quite a few Spirit Stone for you. I've heard there's a mercenary guild in Starfall City where you can take on guard jobs. If you're worried, use the Spirit Stone I gave you to buy some Zhou Quan and hire a few cultivators to escort you back."
Qu Youmeng paused here, looking at Liu Xian'er's somewhat flustered expression, and finally said those words.
"From now on, I have no further connection with your Liu Household."
"Sister Qu, I..." Liu Xian'er's expression was incredibly fragile; the forced smile looked worse than crying.
"Then, what about us...?"
Upon hearing this, Qu Youmeng fell silent for a moment.
According to her original plan, her talent destined her to become famous in the Eastern Continent.
If they find their master, they can plead with him to allow the Liu Household to be affiliated with the Jade Balance Sword Palace, becoming a dependent entity of the Sword Pavilion.
Thinking that the Liu Household had saved him and were indebted to him, he believed that his master would not object.
If Master intends to enter the Holy Heaven, then I will follow Master into the Holy Heaven and bring Liu Xian'er into the outer sect of the Holy Heaven to become an outer sect disciple. That would be Zhou Quan.
However, all of these plans vanished when the Liu Household, seeking to repay their kindness, even wanted her to marry into the Liu Household.
She fought on the Demon Battlefield to repay the Liu Household's kindness.
Now that the spirit medicine for the Liu Household patriarch has been obtained and given to Liu Xian'er, the debt of gratitude between myself and the Liu Household is now over.
And Liu Xian'er...
Qu Youmeng slowly shook her head.
She had never expected Liu Xian'er to stand by her side, but the other woman's cowardice and her silence in front of the Liu Household patriarch still disappointed her.
All of this is only out of gratitude for being saved.
We're even.
Pulling herself away from her thoughts, Qu Youmeng spoke calmly, without saying anything unnecessary.
"I..." Liu Xian'er opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to defend herself or say something more.
But before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a tremor.
A chilling killing intent enveloped the entire airship.
Qu Youmeng's expression changed instantly.
Is it an enemy attack!?