"Lin Qiao, greetings, Commander Xuan."
Xuan Youli waved a hand. "You call Xue Qingluan Senior Sister, so just call me Senior Sister as well."
"Alright, greetings, Senior Sister Xuan."
Lin Qiao nodded, then looked at Yang Yuanzhao, who stood behind Xuan Youli with a guilty look on his face. She quickly guessed what had happened.
"Yuanzhao, come here."
"Oh."
"What happened? Tell me."
"Sister Lin Qiao, it was like this..."
Yang Yuanzhao briefly recounted how he had encountered Xuan Youli. Lin Qiao found it somewhat amusing after hearing it.
"You, honestly—you never know how to stay out of trouble. It was fortunate that you ran into Senior Sister Xuan this time. If it had been someone with ulterior motives, and they had coaxed information out of you, wouldn't all our identities have been exposed?"
Faced with Lin Qiao's scolding, Yang Yuanzhao had no rebuttal and could only nod dejectedly.
"You are already like this before a spiritual connection cultivator. If it were a true cultivator of profound attainment, wouldn't you be too frightened to say a word?"
Taking the chance to give Yang Yuanzhao a proper warning, Lin Qiao continued, "Do you know that when our clan's Dragon Lord first traveled through the Central Region, he was several years younger than you are now? Compared to how he performed back then, do you still think you have undergone enough experience?"
"Not enough. Far from enough."
Yang Yuanzhao shook his head weakly. "Sister Lin Qiao, I understand my shortcomings now. I will certainly be more careful next time."
"After suffering a setback, one must gain wisdom. Your mind is so quick—do not let your restless nature hold you back."
"Yes, Yuanzhao will remember."
Seeing him like this, Lin Qiao did not say anything further.
Lin Qiao then summoned Yang Yuanling and