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The two, who were about to take their leave, did not refuse.

They had long harbored immense curiosity about this legendary Heart-Questioning Road.

Since it was Immortal Lin who invited them, they agreed after a moment's thought.

Fortunately, the two of them came alone today. Xue Chengfeng could drive, so they did not bring any attendants.

After tying the carriage to a tree nearby, the two stopped in front of the Heart-Questioning Road, looked at each other, exhaled, and strode in.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao thought for a moment and then returned to the mountain.

I'll have Xiaoluan keep an eye out for when they wake up, then I'll come over and see them off.

After Lin Xiao finished instructing Xiaoluan on the tasks to keep in mind, he went to the sect's main hall to open the New Year's gift that the system had given him yesterday and find out what it was all about.

Unexpectedly Mo Yuanjiao happened to be walking towards him. Upon seeing him, he immediately ran over as if he had been injected with chicken blood:

"Sect Leader, are you free right now?"

Lin Xiao, puzzled, asked:

Is there something you need?

Mo Yuanjiao felt that his question meant he had time, so she happily replied:

My dad wants to have a chat with you!

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao thought that since the system's New Year's gift was right there, he could look at it whenever he wanted, so he nodded and said:

"Okay, where's your father? I'll go find him."

Mo Yuanjiao immediately reached out to stop him, saying:

"No need, no need! I think it's fine for you two to chat in the sect's main hall over there. Wait a moment, I'll go fetch my father right away!"

With that, he dashed away.

Lin Xiao stood there alone, thinking for a moment, and decided that he should put away the New Year's gifts that Lord Tong had sent first.

So he first went to the Affairs Hall and found Liu Yunan.

That's right, Liu Yunan now spends all his free time overseeing the Affairs Hall.

They are specifically responsible for handling all sorts of miscellaneous and trivial matters within the sect.

When Lin Xiao came over, he saw Liu Yunan diligently keeping accounts behind the desk, with a stack of Location Sound Transmission Talisman next to him, probably mainly for communicating with Jianghe.

"Tuzi, it's time for next year's gift."

Hearing Lin Xiao's voice, Liu Yunan realized someone had come in. He looked up and glanced at Lin Xiao quickly before immediately lowering his head to continue his work.

He needs to finish quickly; he still needs to eat Fuzi's food later.

What kind of New Year's gift?

Seeing him busy, Lin Xiao didn't waste any words and took out all the New Year's gifts that Lord Tong had sent from his private treasury, placing them on the open ground to the side:

"The New Year's gift from Tong Shuzheng Prefect Tong Liaoju Prefecture wasn't anything valuable, so I accepted it. I gave him two Foundation-Fortifying Origin-Nurturing Pill as a return gift. Please register it, and from now on, let's treat them as normal friends and exchange gifts."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunan glanced up at the New Year's gifts piled up by Lin Xiao, then lowered his head and nodded in reply:

"Okay, I understand. Prefect Tong is a good man; I'll register him in a bit."

After giving these instructions, Lin Xiao left the Affairs Hall without disturbing his work and returned to the sect's main hall.

Before long, Mo Yuanjiao arrived with General Mo.

After escorting General Mo to his residence, Mo Yuanjiao invited him in and then considerately closed the main hall doors tightly behind him.

Before leaving, he even had an expression that said, "You two can talk slowly; there's no need to rush out until you've finished talking."

General Mo felt quite helpless looking at his youngest son's irritating appearance.

Neither he nor his wife are like that.

I wonder who this kid took after.

Upon seeing General Mo arrive, Lin Xiao took the initiative to bow and greet him:

"General Mo, your arrival at the Lingxian Sect has been fraught with danger. I have not had a chance to speak with you alone these past two days. Please forgive me."

General Mo quickly raised his hand in return and said:

"Not at all, Sect Master Lin a young genius. At such a young age, you have become the head of a sect and manage such a large sect. I know you are busy every day. I am very happy that you can take a moment to chat with me. There is no need for me to forgive you."

After General Mo finished speaking, the conversation turned to Lin Xiao. He thought it a little awkward to directly ask what Lin Xiao wanted to talk about, so he asked instead:

"General Mo, have you been settling in well with the food and lodging at the Lingxian Sect these past two days?"

General Mo was struck by Lin Xiao's indirect approach, rather than directly asking what he wanted to talk about at such a young age. He sighed inwardly, wishing his son could learn even half of what this young man possessed.

Others treated him politely, and he wasn't one to beat around the bush, so he smiled and said:

"The food and lodging are excellent. Lingxian Sect is a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. During my stay here, I feel as if I have become several years younger overnight, hehe."

Without turning the conversation back to Lin Xiao, he said directly:

"Sect Master Lin, what are your thoughts on establishing the Lingxian Sect? I heard from Yuanjiao that your sect's cultivation doesn't require Spirit Root or aptitude, but rather focuses on one's character? As long as one's character is up to par, anyone can cultivate immortality?"

When Lin Xiao heard that he had asked about this, he replied:

"That's true. In our Lingxian Sect, Spirit Root are of little use."

Upon receiving his affirmation, General Mo frowned slightly. He remained silent for a moment before continuing:

"From ancient times to the present, I don't know about the distant past, but at least in the Pusi Kingdom and the surrounding countries, among all the sects that have allied with it, I have never heard of any sect whose cultivation method does not rely on Spirit Root. I presume Sect Master Lin knows this?"

Lin Xiao nodded:

"Know."

General Mo then said:

"I heard from Yuanjiao that your sect's private school at the foot of the mountain contains many of your sect's cultivation techniques. So, Sect Master Lin must know what the consequences would be if the news that your sect can cultivate without Spirit Root were to spread?"

Lin Xiao then said:

"I have considered what General Mo has said and worried about. Is General Mo concerned that my Lingxian Sect will become a target of public criticism in the future?"

General Mo didn't stand on ceremony and nodded directly:

"That is indeed a concern. On one hand, I worry Yuanjiao Yuan Jiao will be harmed as a result; on the other hand, I believe your sect has a very promising future and should not be severed from here."

His concerns were understandable, and Lin Xiao fully comprehended them. He said:

"I understand General Mo's concerns, but does General Mo know that cultivating my sect's cultivation method requires more than just mental fortitude? There is another hurdle to overcome?"

"Oh? What kind of threshold is it?"

"To cultivate our sect's cultivation method, one must be a disciple of our sect; otherwise, one cannot gain cultivation."

Upon hearing this, General Mo didn't quite understand. He frowned but didn't interrupt Lin Xiao, waiting for him to continue.

Lin Xiao continued:

"Moreover, the mental cultivation methods taught in the private school at the foot of the mountain were actually modified by Yigao. The teaching materials mainly consisted of excerpts about the philosophy, without touching on the cultivation aspects."