170: Top young woman, master's grandmother?

“Are they all from the Sect? When did the Sect get so many beautiful Fairies?”

“I recognize them now; these are all Liu Xuan’s Dao Companions! I saw them from afar a few years ago!” someone suddenly realized.

“Liu Xuan?”

“That’s right, the Outer Sect assessment is in two days, and he’s back to plague the Junior Sisters!”

“Ever since Liu Xuan came to the Sect, I can’t see any beautiful women in the Sect anymore. He’s taken them all for himself, it’s simply outrageous!”

“Are those children the children he had with the Fairies? The Fairies’ children are already so big…”

Dao Hearts were unstable. Every time Liu Xuan returned to the Sect, it would cause countless Disciples to lose their Dao Hearts, unable to calm down for Cultivation.

“Liu Xuan is corrupting the Sect’s atmosphere. Can’t we report him to the Hall of Law Enforcement?” a Junior Brother who had only joined the Sect last year said indignantly.

“Keep your voice down!” A Senior Brother beside him quickly covered his mouth. After scanning around and seeing no one else, he whispered, “Ancestor Qingyun is his Revered Master. If you go to the Hall of Law Enforcement, you’re not reporting him, you’re turning yourself in!”

The Junior Brother was still unconvinced. “Ancestor Qingyun can’t just protect his Disciple, right? Hasn’t anyone reported it to the Sect Master?”

He cupped his hands and bowed towards the Red Pine on the mountain peak, his eyes filled with reverence for Sect Master True Person Xiao.

“You don’t even know this?” The Senior Brother continued to explain, “Liu Xuan is also a Core Disciple personally appointed by the Sect Master, his status is second only to a Foundation Establishment Ancestor!”

“…”

The Junior Brother was stunned, speechless. His faith had collapsed!

…Talisman Hall.

After simply settling his wives, concubines, and children, Liu Xuan rose and flew towards the mountain peak, preparing to pay his respects to Grandmaster Xiao Changfeng as per the rules.

After studying the Soul Seizing Secret Art of Profound Yin Soul Exchange for two months, Liu Xuan was increasingly unafraid of Xiao Changfeng possessing him.

He had the Puppet Gu, a unique Gu, in his Divine Soul. Even if he were to be possessed now, Liu Xuan had a high chance of counter-killing him.

Moreover, these past few days, Liu Xuan had been pondering a question: did his Transmigration count as Possession?

His Soul occupied a new body, so logically, it should count as Possession.

But his situation was different, violating many iron laws of Possession. Not only could he continue to improve his Cultivation, but there was also no trace of incompatibility with the body.

‘Is it really Possession?’

Zhuang Zhou dreamed he was a butterfly, and the butterfly dreamed it was Zhuang Zhou!

‘Is there a possibility that all those memories in my mind are just a dream, and I’ve only awakened a segment of memory, my Soul never having changed?’

‘Or perhaps I didn’t Transmigrate, but rather my Soul Reincarnated, and I just happened to awaken my past life memories during the Illusion Heart Platform?’

None of this was important. What was important was that he possessed a System in his Divine Soul!

A System! That was a supreme existence beyond rules and logic. Even if he opened his Divine Soul, could he truly be possessed?

Liu Xuan was very curious. If he weren’t afraid of death, he would definitely try it out to see if True Person Xiao would be instantly annihilated by the System.

Considering these conditions, if True Person Xiao came at him forcefully, acting on a physical level, Liu Xuan would still be somewhat afraid. But if he tried to possess him from the Soul aspect, it was basically impossible for Liu Xuan to lose!

As he pondered, Liu Xuan flew to a spot not far from the red pine tree on the mountain peak. The Xiao Family members originally responsible for guarding it were absent. Instead, a stunningly beautiful young woman stood under the tree, looking at him.

“You must be Liu Xuan, right? Come in with me.”

The young woman’s voice was melodious and pleasant, making it impossible to refuse.

She wore a crimson long dress, her black hair coiled at the back of her head. She was tall and exuded a noble aura, like a goddess from the heavens. In terms of temperament and appearance, among all the women Liu Xuan had seen, only the Three Poisons Ancestor of the Nether Fire Sect could compare.

‘Her features bear some resemblance to Xiao Ran. Could she be Xiao Ran’s grandmother, Xiao Changfeng’s Dao Companion, Su Wan?’

Su Wan, a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, rarely appeared in the Sect and Liu Xuan didn’t know what she was up to. He had only heard her name but had never met her.

A truly top-tier young woman! It’s just that she was a bit old, and her granddaughter was already grown… His mind was filled with countless thoughts, but his body respectfully followed her into the Red Pine Immortal Cave.

“My name is Su Wan. By seniority, you should call me Grandmistress!”

“Disciple Liu Xuan respectfully greets Grandmistress!” Liu Xuan didn’t hesitate, immediately bowing in a grand ceremony.

“Mm!”

Su Wan nodded in satisfaction. Although this kid had questionable conduct, he at least knew his place.

“Qi Refining Seventh Layer Cultivation, indeed a special Spirit Physique, a top Genius!” She took out a jade box, which floated steadily before Liu Xuan. “Your Grandmaster is currently in secluded Cultivation. This is something he instructed me to give you. Take a look.”

Liu Xuan opened the jade box and glanced inside: a third-grade Pine Spirit Fruit and a bottle of unknown blood-red spirit liquid.

“This is a Pine Spirit Fruit specially refined by your Grandmaster, along with third-grade Red Pine Origin essence. Both are treasures that can enhance your Physique and talent, helping you Break through to the Qi Refining Perfection Realm faster!” Su Wan explained.

“Many thanks, Grandmaster, many thanks, Grandmistress!” Liu Xuan accepted the jade box and cupped his hands in gratitude.

The third-grade red pine tree on the mountain peak was True Person Xiao’s Natal Spirit Plant. These two items definitely had some special purpose, but Liu Xuan still accepted them.

It was nothing more than modifying his body to make him more suitable for Possession. For Liu Xuan, it was only beneficial, not harmful.

“Do you need anything else? Your Grandmaster values your future greatly. As long as it helps your Cultivation, you can ask for any condition.”

Any condition?

Liu Xuan did have an idea, but he didn’t dare to say it!

However, there was no harm in taking advantage of a good opportunity. Liu Xuan pondered for a moment and said, “Disciple is very interested in the affairs of the Merchant Alliance. Could I have a position as the Outer Sect Hall Revered Master of the Dual Cultivation Hall?”

The Dual Cultivation Hall, also known as the Red Pine Commerce Alliance, was responsible for the Sect’s vast array of transactions and was an undeniable lucrative position.

Such crucial positions were, by convention, held by members of the Xiao Family. Even the Pavilion Revered Masters of the various Hundred Treasures Pavilions were generally Xiao Family members.

It was said that the true person in charge of the Red Pine Commerce Alliance was Su Wan, and the Outer Sect Hall Revered Master of the Dual Cultivation Hall was also a Xiao Family member appointed by her.

Su Wan pondered for a moment and nodded. “Alright! I’ll inform the people below. You can take over in a few days!”

It was just a position. The high-level members of the Merchant Alliance were all Xiao Family members. Even if Liu Xuan became the Hall Revered Master, he couldn’t do much, at most embezzling some Spirit Stones. Su Wan didn’t care.

Liu Xuan, of course, knew that becoming the Hall Revered Master wouldn’t allow him to control the Dual Cultivation Hall in a short time. He wasn’t trying to embezzle Spirit Stones; he just wanted to use this to make things more convenient for him in the Sect.

The Dual Cultivation Hall controlled most of the Sect’s resource transactions and had countless Hundred Treasures Pavilion branches. With the identity of Hall Revered Master, it would be easier to obtain internal information and purchase various materials.

Furthermore, he could arrange for his own people to get involved in the core business of the Merchant Alliance in advance, preparing for his wives, concubines, and children to take over the Sect in the future.

One more thing: the Outer Sect assessment was in two days. With the identity of the Dual Cultivation Hall Revered Master, wouldn’t the new beauty pageant proceed better?

Dual Cultivation Hall Revered Master, Talisman Hall Revered Master—one person holding the positions of two Outer Sect Hall Revered Masters. How could those Junior Sisters refuse?

“You may leave! I will be staying in the Sect for a while. If you have any Cultivation-related questions, you can come and ask me.”

“Yes!”

Liu Xuan cupped his hands in farewell and left the Red Pine Immortal Cave.

Watching Liu Xuan’s departing figure, a complex expression flashed across Su Wan’s face. Although Xiao Changfeng hadn’t explicitly told her about the Possession, she had guessed a little.

“Such a Genius!”

“You can only blame yourself for being born in the wrong time and place!”

She sighed in her heart.