77: First meeting with the leader, the order of King Yun

At this moment, in the mountain range, Ao Ling霜 and the others immediately understood You Ning’s intention after watching the projected image.

This was to find a powerful backer for Lin Yuan.

“Princess, you must have heard the conversation between me and that woman just now, right? How do you think I did?”

You Ning quickly returned to the three, asking for credit with a fawning expression.

The Dragon Girl’s expression darkened slightly: “You did well, but have you ever thought, if that woman were to deeply investigate your relationship with Xiao Yuan, how would you answer? And for what reason would you help a human?”

Lu Yichan was still in joy, but now hearing the Dragon Girl’s words, she couldn't help but worry: “Yes, Sect Leader is not a fool, she will definitely suspect Young Master’s identity. If he is treated as a Yao Race spy at that time, the consequences will be unimaginable.”

You Ning said proudly: “Don’t worry, everyone, I naturally have full confidence in doing so. That woman will definitely not harm Young Master.”

“Why so confident?”

“Firstly, Young Master is a human, and secondly, he is also a Disciple of the Cloud Ripple Sect. Even setting aside this identity, just with my weight as a seventh-tier Great Yao, would Yun Qiying dare to harm Young Master? Does she really think I’m a vegetarian?”

Upon hearing this, the three nodded secretly.

A seventh-tier Yao Beast is too powerful; Yun Qiying, if she were smart, would not offend it.

Not only that, she would also bestow favor upon Lin Yuan, taking the initiative to befriend You Ning, thereby gaining the goodwill of a Yao Race mighty figure, and even hoping to draw the other party as an ally, which would be more valuable than any Heaven And Earth Treasure.

Ao Ling霜 finally felt relieved and nodded in praise: “That makes sense. It seems you’re quite clever too.”

“Haha, Your Highness overpraises me. Shall I have that woman come over now? Do you need to avoid her?”

“I have my own way to avoid her. You go now.”

“Alright, Your Highness.”

Lu Yichan worried: “What about me?”

“You just stay here, it’s fine.”

As Lin Yuan’s voice fell, You Ning and Yun Qiying appeared before them.

“Didn’t you say one person? Why are there two?”

Seeing the man and woman, she subconsciously frowned.

Because there was a seventh-tier Great Yao present, she didn’t suspect why her spiritual sense hadn’t detected these two earlier, thinking they were merely hidden by the Yao Beast using special means.

You Ning chuckled: “Don’t worry, this girl is also from your Cloud Ripple Sect. Because she is Young Master’s league teammate, I didn’t kill her.”

Young Master?

What is the origin of that young man? To be called Young Master by such a powerful being?

As Yun Qiying wondered, Lu Yichan had already stepped forward to salute: “Inner Sect Disciple Lu Yichan greets Sect Leader!”

At this moment, the girl’s heart couldn’t help but pound!

She saw another Purple Mansion Realm powerhouse!

And she was the Sect Leader of the Cloud Ripple Sect!

She appeared so vividly before her!

It was like a dream!

Although she had been an Inner Sect Disciple for two years, she had never seen the Sect Leader Immortal Master. Now, not only had she seen her, but she was also so close, making this young Disciple both excited and nervous.

Yun Qiying glanced at the girl and commented: “At such a young age, you already have Condensing Core fifth-level cultivation. Your talent is good, and you have hope of entering the Yuan Dan Realm in the future.”

“Thank you for the Sect Leader’s praise!”

Lu Yichan was incredibly excited!

She was praised!

She was actually praised by the Sect Leader!

This was too much of an honor!

Yun Qiying merely nodded slightly at the girl's reaction, then her gaze fell upon the young man.

She understood that this person was the main reason for this meeting.

Perceiving the other party’s gaze, Lin Yuan also saluted: “Outer Sect Disciple Lin Yuan greets Sect Leader.”

“Outer Sect Disciple?”

Yun Qiying exclaimed in surprise, then sensing his Opening Meridian Realm cultivation, she couldn't help but ask: “How old are you? When did you join the Cloud Ripple Sect?”

“Replying to Sect Leader, this Disciple is eighteen this year, and will be nineteen in a few months.”

“Eighteen years old at Opening Meridian sixth-level, your talent is decent. May I be so bold as to ask, how did you come to know You Ning?”

“This…”

For a moment, Lin Yuan didn't know how to answer.

You Ning glared and interjected: “Sect Leader Yun, do you have to pry into every detail?”

“I’m just curious, it’s fine if you don’t want to say.”

“Alright, then I’ll satisfy your curiosity. The reason I was able to Breakthrough to seventh-tier was with the help of the person behind this Young Master. To repay their kindness, I am seeking your care for Young Master.”

“The person behind him?”

Upon hearing this, Yun Qiying’s expression became even more curious: “Are you saying he has a significant background?”

“I don’t know if it’s significant, but it’s certainly not someone we can afford to offend.”

“Then why did he join the Cloud Ripple Sect?”

“Is there a conflict between having a great background and joining the Cloud Ripple Sect?”

“There’s no conflict, it’s just a bit strange.”

“Alright, stop dawdling. Just tell me if you can agree to my condition?”

You Ning feigned impatience and asked directly.

Yun Qiying pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly at Lin Yuan: “Alright, since you are You Ning’s benefactor and also a Disciple of my Sect, this Sect Master will naturally do her best to take care of you. However, let me be clear, you must not do anything harmful to the Sect, otherwise I will still deal with you according to Sect rules, understood?”

Lin Yuan responded: “Sect Leader, please rest assured. This Disciple has been in the Cloud Ripple Sect for several years and has long regarded the Sect as his home. My sole focus is to become stronger to repay the Sect, and I will never harbor any rebellious thoughts.”

These sincere words made Yun Qiying quite pleased, and she smiled slightly: “Good, since you are so dedicated, then I shall bestow this cloud king token upon you. This item can help you resolve many troubles within the Sect. If there are truly matters you cannot resolve or times of crisis, use your spiritual sense to activate the token, and I will immediately receive the sensation and come to protect you at the first possible moment.”

cloud king token!

Upon hearing this, Lu Yichan’s beautiful eyes burst with light!

As an Inner Sect Disciple, she had, of course, heard of this item.

It was something only designated Sect members could obtain; seeing the token was like seeing the Sect Master, representing the highest and most noble status. The Cloud Ripple Sect had not bestowed this item for several millennia.

To put it bluntly, if Lin Yuan obtained this token, he would be the only Disciple in the Sect to possess a cloud king token, with a status second only to the Sect Master.

The fact that Yun Qiying would even give such a precious item showed how much she valued Lin Yuan.

You Ning also understood the meaning of this item and immediately burst into laughter: “Hahahahaha! Sect Leader Yun, you are truly generous to even bring out such an item.”

Yun Qiying said helplessly: “How could I not take the Beast Emperor’s entrustment seriously?”

She dared not let anything happen to Lin Yuan, otherwise, if a seventh-tier Yao Beast went berserk, the consequences would be quite severe.

You Ning solemnly promised: “Since Sect Leader is so sincere, then this Sect Master will agree. As long as you take good care of this Young Master, if the Cloud Ripple Sect encounters difficulties in the future, this Sect Master will definitely provide strong assistance!”

Yun Qiying’s eyes lit up, and she quickly cupped her hands: “A Beast Emperor’s promise, this Sect Master thanks you here.”

She never expected that this trip out of the mountains would lead to befriending such a powerful ally; it truly was an unexpected pleasant surprise.