28: Chapter 28

Inside the Grand Hall.

Chen Xuan was sitting on the Sect Master's Seat, flipping through the Virtual Interface in front of him.

Buying the heart-knowing mirror cost 500 reputation points, and Ye Hao's Breakthrough to Qi Refining Eighth Layer rewarded 200 reputation points. Now, 20,160 reputation points remain!

How should I spend it? Saving it won't earn interest.

I might as well keep 5,000 reputation points for emergencies, buy cultivation base with the rest, and use the change for the Lottery Draw!

Just as Chen Xuan was about to proceed, Ye Hao rushed in.

“Revered Master, Disciple greets Revered Master!” Ye Hao stood tall in the hall, bowing respectfully.

Chen Xuan closed the System Interface, nodded lightly, and asked, “What is it?”

“Revered Master, when I was using the heart-knowing mirror, I met a woman whose Background the heart-knowing mirror could not reveal, so I specifically came to ask for your guidance.”

“Oh?”

Chen Xuan was somewhat surprised that there was someone even the heart-knowing mirror couldn't investigate. He pondered for a moment, then said, “Bring this person into the Grand Hall. I will personally take a look.”

“Yes!”

Since the heart-knowing mirror can't see through her, my Samsara Heavenly Dao Eye should be able to, right?

A moment later!

Xiao Lingxian was led into the Grand Hall by Ye Hao.

At this moment, she appeared even more restless. She had originally thought the Dao Seeking Sect was merely a Sect presided over by a Golden Core Realm Expert.

But the moment she entered the Sect, overwhelming Spiritual Qi seemed to condense into water, submerging her. Her Qi Refining Sixth Layer Realm instantly showed signs of a Breakthrough.

Even her Revered Master, Fairy Qiyue, a Nascent Soul Stage Expert, solemnly warned her.

“It seems this Revered Master misjudged things. This Dao Seeking Sect is unfathomable!”

Xiao Lingxian cautiously looked around, like a kitten that had just been bought and brought home.

When she raised her eyes and saw the handsome young man sitting in the Sect Master's Seat, her heart couldn't help but stir. Could such an ethereal man truly not be an Immortal from the Nine Heavens?

“Revered Master, this is that woman.” Ye Hao's voice snapped her back to reality.

Xiao Lingxian stepped forward and bowed, saying, “Junior greets Sect Master Lord.”

Chen Xuan calmly acknowledged her with an “Mm,” looking at the Red-robed Woman below.

[Name: Xiao Lingxian]

[cultivation base: Qi Refining Sixth Layer]

[Spiritual Root: Supreme Fire Spiritual Root]

[Physique: Nine Phoenix Burning Heaven Physique]

[Aptitude: Promising Future]

[Nine Phoenix Burning Heaven Physique: Nine Phoenix Phantoms naturally appear in the body. Each Phoenix corresponds to a type of Heavenly Fire. When emotions are agitated, the Phantoms flap their wings, causing Nine Heavens Divine Fire to pour out. As this Physique ages, the Heavenly Fire within the body will become increasingly uncontrollable until, at the age of twenty, the Heavenly Fire will completely overflow, incinerating everything around it. One must consume the phoenix blood divine pill to improve the Physique and control the Heavenly Fire within the body.]

Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling somewhat surprised.

“Good heavens, I didn't expect a Child of Destiny to actually show up here.”

If she Revered Masters the Phoenix Heavenly Fire within her, her Aptitude would immediately skyrocket. The Nine Phoenix Burning Heaven Physique can summon the Nine Phoenixes' Simultaneous Cries, and its flames can burn away Karma.

Even the Indestructible Golden Body of a Land Immortal can be burned to ashes. With a wave of her hand, she can create a Phoenix Fire Domain, causing billions of enemies to wail in the flames.

Before Chen Xuan could speak, another piece of information popped up.

[Name: Qi Yue (Soul Body)]

[cultivation base: Nascent Soul Fifth Layer (Before Death)]

[Spiritual Root: Wood Spiritual Root]

[Physique: None]

[Aptitude: Rare in a Century]

There's another Expert?

I didn't expect this girl to be carrying the Soul of a Nascent Soul Realm Expert, essentially bringing a grandmother along as a Cheat.

If it weren't for the Samsara Heavenly Dao Eye obtained from the System Lottery Draw, I probably wouldn't have noticed anything.

But with the girl's talent, and bringing the Soul Body of a Nascent Soul Realm Expert as a Cheat, why would they come to my inconspicuous Dao Seeking Sect?

To the outside world, my Dao Seeking Sect should only be a Sect presided over by a Golden Core Expert, slightly weaker than the Five Great Hegemon-level Forces. Nobody knows the potential of my Sect at all.

Why would they choose to come here?

Are these two plotting something?

Chen Xuan became vigilant and did not let the Child of Destiny influence his thinking.

Xiao Lingxian took a deep breath, trying to keep her tone calm as she said, “Sect Master Lord, Junior sincerely wishes to join your esteemed Sect and become a Disciple. May I ask for an opportunity?”

Chen Xuan waved his hand at Ye Hao, who was standing beside him, and said, “You go down first and continue presiding over the Disciple Recruitment.”

“Yes, Revered Master!”

After Ye Hao left, Chen Xuan smiled and said, “Sincerely joining my Dao Seeking Sect? I doubt it.”

Xiao Lingxian was startled. Even Fairy Qiyue frowned deeply and once again restrained her own aura.

“Did this person notice something? No, that shouldn't be possible. He is only in the Golden Core Realm; there's no way he could detect my aura.”

Xiao Lingxian forced a smile and said, “Sect Master Lord, Junior doesn't quite understand what you mean.”

Chen Xuan chuckled, thinking, *I've seen right through your foundation, and you're still trying to put on an act here.*

He spoke straightforwardly, “Let's be frank. Ask that Soul Body inside you to come out and see me.”

He didn't have time to beat around the bush and play guessing games with the girl. With this spare time, he'd rather think about how to spend those reputation points.

Xiao Lingxian stood frozen as if struck by lightning, a cold sweat instantly breaking out on her back.

The Soul Body—he's talking about Revered Master!

Revered Master was seen through completely by this person with just a glance... Even Fairy Qiyue was filled with shock. She believed she had perfectly restrained her aura, yet this person casually saw through her.

Who exactly is this person?

Why had I never heard of such an unfathomable figure in the Eastern Region during my lifetime?

She hesitated for a moment and sighed. A Jade Necklace on Xiao Lingxian's neck emitted faint light, and then a wisp of green smoke drifted out, condensing into a Phantom Woman with a graceful figure and considerable beauty!

“Greetings, Fellow Daoist!” Facing Chen Xuan, Fairy Qiyue dared not show any slight. The other party could see through her completely, yet she couldn't see through him at all.

On the Path of Cultivation, this situation is the most terrifying.

Chen Xuan was a little surprised. He hadn't expected her to emerge from a Storage Ring, but rather from a necklace.

“What is the relationship between you two, and why do you want to join my Dao Seeking Sect?” Chen Xuan asked calmly, not putting this Nascent Soul Fifth Layer Expert in his eyes.

Leaving aside the fact that she is currently only in a Soul Body state with greatly diminished strength, even if she were in her Peak period...

Chen Xuan would only need to use one Spirit Transformation Experience Card.

Fairy Qiyue thought for a moment and chose to be honest. Since she had already been seen through, being candid might earn her some goodwill.

“To be honest, this girl is named Xiao Lingxian, and she is my closed-door disciple.”

“We came to this Sect mainly for two reasons.”

“Oh? Elaborate!” As expected, they were Master and Disciple, just as Chen Xuan had guessed.

Fairy Qiyue began to explain slowly: “The first matter is mainly for this girl. Her Physique is special, and she needs a sixth-grade elixir to improve it, otherwise, she won't live long.”

Chen Xuan frowned slightly. A sixth-grade elixir! The phoenix blood divine pill is a Sacred Medicine. Could this woman be mistaken?