272: Welcome home

Lu Xingchen smiled slightly, touched the Storage Ring on his finger, and two Secret Manuals immediately appeared in his hand.

They were precisely the “Analysis of Commonly Used Word Spirits” and “Introduction to Word Spirits Tutorial” that Jiang Taishen had once given him.

Lu Xingchen then handed these two books to Liu Ruyan, and said with a smile, “Senior Sister, I wonder if these two books are enough as evidence?”

Liu Ruyan took the Secret Manuals and carefully flipped through them, then said in a deep voice, “They are indeed from Master’s hand! An ordinary person could not possibly defeat Master and snatch these Secret Manuals, and someone who could defeat Master wouldn’t impersonate a Disciple in Lingyun Sect for no reason. It seems you are indeed Master’s fourth Disciple!”

“Come, Junior Brother, a hug!”

With that, Liu Ruyan extended her hands towards Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen was slightly stunned.

Is his Senior Sister so enthusiastic?

But he also didn’t have the guts to refuse his Senior Sister’s Face, so he could only step forward and give her a light hug.

After a long while, the two separated, and Liu Ruyan said with a smile, “Junior Brother, welcome back to Lingyun Sect! However, I have a very serious question: when did you see Master, and how is his physical condition?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Replying to Senior Sister, I saw Master in Qingzhou, about two years ago. Master is in very good condition, his Qi is powerful, his complexion is rosy, and he definitely isn’t being chased by powerful enemies as rumored by the outside world.”

“I suspect he encountered a Bottleneck in his Cultivation and is traveling the Tianyuan Continent, looking for a way to Breakthrough to the Saint Realm. Perhaps, when Master returns, it will be the time for our Lingyun Sect to be promoted to a Ninth-Rank Sect.”

Liu Ruyan finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “That’s good, it’s good that Master is fine. You really brought me good news!”

“Whether Lingyun Sect can be promoted to a Ninth-Rank Sect is beside the point; the mess Master left me is too big. It would be good enough if we can avoid being swallowed by outsiders. Now that you, Junior Brother, have returned, you can lend me a hand, and my pressure will be greatly reduced.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow: “Senior Sister, is our Lingyun Sect’s current situation very bad?”

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly: “It is indeed a bit troublesome, but the problem isn’t big; I can still hold on. After all, as long as Master’s news isn’t confirmed, no one dares to touch our Lingyun Sect. But recently, Lingyun Sect’s territory has been swallowed up by quite a few other Eighth-Rank Sects.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled: “As a core member of Lingyun Sect, I will share Senior Sister’s worries. Whatever help you need, just ask, and as long as it’s within my capabilities, I will definitely assist!”

Liu Ruyan said with a smile, “These aren’t important; let those two kids meet Master’s new Junior Brother first!”

With that, Liu Ruyan greeted the door and said loudly, “Call Peak Master Li Changbai and Peak Master Xu Qing over!”

“Understood!”

The Disciple guarding outside the door said in a deep voice.

A quarter of an hour later, Lu Xingchen finally met his other two Senior Brother and Senior Sister.

Li Changbai was a sunny young man, with a handsome and gentle Face, giving off a soft feeling.

He was also dressed in white, and his temperament bore some resemblance to Jiang Taishen.

Xu Qing, on the other hand, was wearing a vibrant fiery red robe, with her hair tied in a bun, her Face pretty, and she looked like someone not to be trifled with.

Li Changbai patted Lu Xingchen’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Master’s efficiency is really high; in just three years, he’s found me another Junior Brother. Lu Dazhuang, right? Welcome home! I’ll take good care of you in the future.”

Xu Qing, however, frowned, couldn’t help but stomp her foot, and said in a deep voice, “Master is truly too much! He clearly said I was his last Personal Disciple, but in less than three years, he found another one. Lu Dazhuang, right? I hope you truly have the ability, otherwise, I’ll take good care of you in the future.”

Both of them used the phrase “take care,” but the meaning they expressed was completely opposite.

Lu Xingchen could only give a wry smile.

With one more Junior Brother, Jiang Taishen would have to divide his energy to teach, and the love Xu Qing received would be reduced.

So her attitude towards him was not incomprehensible.

Lu Xingchen cupped his hands in a salute to the two, and said with a smile, “This junior, Lu Dazhuang, greets Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Sister!”

Liu Ruyan said with a smile, “Alright, now that Junior Brother Big Strong One is back, it’s a great help to me. Coincidentally, one of our Lingyuan Peak’s Peak Masters fell due to a Sect dispute, so Big Strong One, you can take on the position of Peak Master of the Sixth Peak, Lingyuan Peak!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly stunned.

He came to Lingyun Sect only to find a backer and Cultivation resources; he didn’t want to be entangled in troublesome matters.

And the position of Peak Master, second only to the Sect Master, required handling a large amount of affairs.

Lu Xingchen immediately frowned and said with a wry smile, “Senior Sister, I’ve only just returned to Lingyun Sect, with no strength and no background. Appointing me as a Lingyun Sect Peak Master at this time might not be appropriate, right?”

“Moreover, the other Peak Masters and the Disciples of Lingyuan Peak wouldn’t agree.”

Liu Ruyan hadn’t replied yet, but Xu Qing was already indignant.

Xu Qing said in a deep voice, “I also think it’s inappropriate. Lu Dazhuang, what is your Cultivation Realm?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “I’m only 20 years old this year, and my Cultivation time is too short. I’ve only reached the Realm of Six-Star Martial Ancestor and Late Spirit Realm.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing raised an eyebrow.

“Just 20 years old? Then your achievements are not bad; you are qualified to be Master’s Disciple. However, to serve as a Peak Master is still a bit difficult.”

“Our Lingyun Sect’s rule is that to become a Peak Master, one must possess the combat power of the Martial Venerable Realm. Either Breakthrough to the Martial Venerable Realm, or your Soul Power Breakthrough to Spirit Realm Great Perfection.”

“Senior Sister, Lu Dazhuang’s talent is indeed good, but he is too young, and his strength is insufficient. I’m afraid he won’t be able to convince the masses!”

“Since his objective strength is insufficient, and subjectively Lu Dazhuang also doesn’t want to serve as Peak Master, why don’t we just drop this matter. Let him Cultivate for a few more years first!”

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan frowned and fell into thought.

After a while, she said in a deep voice, “But besides Junior Brother, I don’t have any suitable candidates for Peak Master here right now. Moreover, both you and Changbai have served as Peak Masters. If Junior Brother isn’t given the same status, it might be seen as favoritism.”

Xu Qing stood with her hands on her hips, her tone full of indignation.

“I don’t care! If you don’t have the skill, don’t take on the job. Lu Dazhuang doesn’t have the strength of the Martial Venerable Realm, so he isn’t qualified to be a Peak Master.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen frowned.

This Xu Qing seemed to be targeting him a bit!

He wasn’t someone who liked to show off, but if he didn’t establish his authority in front of Xu Qing, he might Face endless trouble in the future.

Originally, he didn’t want to contend for the position of Peak Master, but seeing Xu Qing’s attitude, he instead had the idea of fighting for it.

Lu Xingchen said with a smile, “Then, may I ask what Realm Third Senior Sister is in?”