Chapter 70

Everyone refrained from rash actions and decided to stay here, reporting the matter to Lian Feidao and the others first. How to proceed next would be up to them to decide.

While waiting for orders, Lu Yaohang also inquired about the young master of the Ming Sect, Lin Jilu. Although he was already in the late Golden Core stage, his age was not that old. Like Yu Xiudan, who entered the Golden Core stage at 132 years old, he was considered to have advanced relatively late. Those with better aptitude would advance faster, but it would still take them around 70 to 80 years.

Once cultivators entered the Foundation Establishment stage, their appearance aged very slowly. Using spiritual energy to maintain their youth made them look even younger. Of course, some people preferred to look older to appear more venerable and respected.

Lin Jilu had no such preference. He was very young when he advanced to the Golden Core stage, only in his forties, making him a rare genius. His body remained in his twenties, the most beautiful period, and he looked quite good.

The Ming Sect was the second-largest sect in the Nine Provinces, specializing in alchemy and being particularly wealthy. The elixirs in their Medicine King Hall were replaced annually, all being of the ninth or tenth grade, with high-stage cultivators constantly seeking elixirs.

The young master, Lin Jilu, had no blood relation to the Ming Sect's sect master. He sat in this position purely because of his strength and abilities. All matters below the Nascent Soul stage were managed by him, while those above the Nascent Soul stage were decided by the sect master. As long as the sect master stepped down or the right time came, he would undoubtedly become the next sect master.

It was said that his 108 spirit meridians were all fully connected and of equal thickness, making him born for alchemy. He was naturally suited to be the sect master of a sect primarily focused on alchemy, with a sharp and strong approach. No one was more suitable for this position than him.

Lu Yaohang finally understood why the senior had taken a liking to Lin Jilu. His alchemy aptitude was so good, far surpassing Lu Dan, who was unsuitable for alchemy. Whether in appearance, abilities, or background, Lu Dan was far behind. Looking at such a person, she couldn't help but wish it were her, and if there were a chance for soul transmigration, it would be great.

The opportunity for soul transmigration...

She felt a headache. The other party was a late Golden Core stage young master, and the good things he had would certainly be more than she did. Even if it weren't for the items, the cultivation gap alone was significant.

Thinking about it, she couldn't kill him now, so there was no need to worry. She would wait until she reached the Golden Core stage. After all, the senior couldn't do anything about it, as she was only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, and it would take at least 20 to 30 years to advance.

Coincidentally, the Ming Sect was the largest sect in the Lingmiao Province. If Lin Jilu got involved, it would also help solve the problem in his own province.

It took a lot of time to track them down, and they followed Ge Bi for five more days. However, Lian Feidao and the others arrived very quickly, using a giant flying magical treasure and reaching Phoenix Elegance City in just two days.

The ten disciples continued to guard outside the Tianling Sect, while Lu Xiaodeng and the others were called back. This time, they really found the location of the evil cultivators, and the three of them had done a great job. Regardless of the dissatisfaction of the Void Sect, Lu Dan's matter was resolved satisfactorily.

They said he had been wronged and rewarded him with many things, but as soon as he came out, Lu Yaohang took it all. Such good things didn't belong to him; for him, being alive was the greatest benefit.

Many cultivators came and went in Phoenix Elegance City, and their arrival didn't attract any attention. Although Ge Bi had entered the Tianling Sect, they couldn't just say he was an evil cultivator without solid evidence.

Thus, Lin Jilu, who didn't mind making things bigger, decided to help them. Besides, this was his province, and these evil cultivators were like tumors that needed to be removed.

He decided to take two Golden Core cultivators from the Yunjian Sect and the Void Sect, and select fifty reliable disciples from both sects to go with him to the Tianling Sect.

Lin Jilu's reputation was great, and it was normal for him to take so many people out. All the disciples who had encountered the evil cultivators had their appearances altered by Lian Feidao and the others. Their swords were stored in their divine souls, and each of them carried a gourd or a jade shovel as a spiritual tool, pretending to be his disciples.

Lu Yaohang and Lu Dan were among them. They were strong and staying in the city was not ideal, so it was better to keep them close and watch them closely. However, no one wanted Lu Xiaodeng. She had no cultivation and carried a large tripod, which was too conspicuous. Taking her would definitely expose them, and if she hadn't encountered the evil cultivators before, her appearance with the tripod would have made her look like someone from the Ming Sect.

"You're bullying me. If you don't want me to go, I won't. I don't care anyway." Clearly, it was all her effort, but they didn't take her, saying the tripod was too conspicuous.

Lu Yaohang thought for a moment and said, "Xiaodeng, going to a sect full of spirit beasts isn't fun. I heard the Tianling Sect is full of spirit pet droppings, and it stinks. There are no spirit herbs, and if you want to eat, you'll only find grass growing next to the piles of droppings, which can't be cleaned properly."

Hearing this, Lu Dan felt nauseous. The Tianling Sect couldn't possibly be such a place. They raised spirit pets, not ordinary pigs, so it couldn't be so smelly.

"Are you going to stay there for several days?" Lu Xiaodeng showed a look of disgust. She didn't want to go to a smelly place and preferred staying in the city. So she quickly said, "I won't go. You go quickly. I'll stay in the city and have fun."

In fact, everyone wanted to send her back, but considering that if anyone else ran away, they could still use her to find them, they decided to keep her here and have other disciples watch her, making sure she didn't run far.

Then, under the leadership of the shining Lin Jilu, they headed directly to the Tianling Sect. He sent someone ahead to inform them that he wanted to buy a spirit pet, causing a stir in the Tianling Sect, with the sect master personally coming out to welcome this important person.

"What is this person really here for? He doesn't bring his own people and keeps following us?" Lu Xiaodeng didn't understand what he was up to. Such a person's actions were hard to understand, maybe he was just too idle.

No one wanted her to go out. She stayed in the courtyard rented by the cultivators for two days, feeling extremely bored. Lu Yaohang and the others went to the Tianling Sect without any news. Given that they had hidden for so many years, they wouldn't reveal themselves just because of their visit, and it might take several years.

Lu Xiaodeng suddenly felt too bored. If she had to stay for such a long time, she would be stifled. So she decided to go out for a walk, as there were many spirit pets here, and she might buy one to keep her company.

Just as she walked into the courtyard, she was stopped by a Foundation Establishment female cultivator from the Yunjian Sect, who smiled and asked, "Xiaodeng, where are you going with that tripod?"

"Sister Tang, I want to go out and look around, maybe buy a spirit pet to play with," Lu Xiaodeng said with a smile. This was the first time she had asked to go out, so they shouldn't refuse her, right?

Unexpectedly, Sister Tang, still smiling, said, "No, you have to stay here and wait. Brother Lu specifically instructed me to keep a close eye on you and not let you go out."

"To treat me like this, I just want to go out for a walk." Lu Dan, that guy, should have been treated better. Lu Xiaodeng grumbled inwardly, but her face showed a sad expression, "Everyone is always cultivating, and no one plays with me. I want to buy a spirit pet to keep me company. If you're worried, Sister, will you go with me?"

Sister Tang had been warned by Lu Dan and anticipated this. She immediately took out a spirit beast bag and pulled out a furry creature, "I've already bought one for you. Take it and play. It's very intelligent and can help you wash fruit."

It turned out it was already bought.

Lu Xiaodeng was forced to take the spirit pet and was sent back by Sister Tang. She thought a little girl would like such a spirit pet and could play with it for a few days.

"What kind of pet are you? You must be cheap, not even at the Soul Fusion stage. How can you keep me company?" Back in her small courtyard, Lu Xiaodeng placed the spirit pet on the table and examined it. It looked like a squirrel with round ears and a fluffy tail, but it had four hands.

The little spirit pet chirped a few times, and she had no idea what it was saying. Its four hands kept rubbing. Seeing it seemed as bored as she was, trying to grab something, Lu Xiaodeng picked a green fruit from a tree in the courtyard and threw it to the pet. It quickly caught it and rubbed it on its belly.

"Really a fool, the fruit is now covered in fur. Who would eat such a thing?" Lu Xiaodeng laughed at its foolishness and then left it alone, going back to her room to sleep. She didn't want to play with such a spirit pet, as it couldn't even chat.

Sister Tang thought she had calmed down and went back to her room to cultivate, which lasted most of the night. She spread her divine sense throughout the courtyard, and anyone entering or leaving would alert her. Except for a senior brother who returned an hour ago, no one else had gone out.

"I'll call you Furball. If you want to return to the mountains, I'll send you to find a companion. Maybe in a few decades, you'll become a powerful spirit beast. If you want to be my friend, you need to at least reach the Spirit Stage. Otherwise, the Soul Fusion stage is no fun, and speaking with divine sense is very tiring." Lu Xiaodeng had been wandering the streets for an hour. Knowing she couldn't be detected by divine sense, she waited for a senior brother to come in and slipped out.

Sure enough, Sister Tang didn't notice her leaving. If not for seeing her with her eyes, a Foundation Establishment cultivator would find Lu Xiaodeng invisible, unable to sense her.

The night market in Phoenix Elegance City was very lively, with shops selling all kinds of spirit pets. There were so many strange and unusual spirit pets, and the number of cultivators was overwhelming. The streets were full of people, and the shops with good spirit pets were so crowded that it was hard to move.

"There are so many people. I didn't know so many people liked spirit pets. I thought most people didn't like taking care of them." Lu Xiaodeng regretted it a bit. She should have stayed in the spacious courtyard instead of coming here to squeeze and sweat.

"Little sister, you look so cute and alluring." Suddenly, someone blocked her path, speaking with unusual surprise and excitement.