207: Is this the way to cultivate immortality?

"Ancestor, this matter is the collective decision of many Elders in the Sect. Do you truly intend to defy the order?"

Yu Hui's expression was ugly. Before he departed, the Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall had ordered him to bring Zi Lan back, but judging by her attitude, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to complete the mission.

Regardless of whether the mission could be completed, with so many Disciples watching, he couldn't just slink away. He had to at least say a few harsh words to let the Elder know he had tried his best.

"Defy the order?!"

Zi Lan's Face showed mockery. "I hold no official position or property within the Sect; I am merely an idler on Three Poisons Peak. Do you have an order from my Three Poisons Ancestor?"

"This..."

Yu Hui was speechless; he indeed did not have an order from the Three Poisons Ancestor.

The Nether Fire Sect was similar to the Red Pine Sect; their system was actually quite loose, and the restrictions on Disciples were not strong. No one cared if Disciples without positions left the Sect.

The Zi Family had been suppressed for many years. Disciples like Zi Lan previously only held the status of Sect Disciple in name; in reality, they had no real power within the Sect.

Now that Zi Lan had achieved Foundation Establishment, the Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall was eager to call her back, likely not to nurture her, but simply out of fear of giving the Zi Family a chance to rise.

Before Yu Hui came, he had heard that after the Law Enforcement Elder learned the news, the first place he went was Three Poisons Peak, asking Three Poisons Ancestor Zi Ling to order Zi Lan to return to the Sect.

Zi Lan only held an idle position on Three Poisons Peak. While she could be easily manipulated within the territory of the Nether Fire Sect, she was now far away in the Red Pine Sect; nominally, only the Three Poisons Ancestor could order her back.

However, the Law Enforcement Elder did not get his wish; the people on Three Poisons Peak claimed the Ancestor was in seclusion, and he hadn't even been able to see her.

"Ancestor, you have now achieved Foundation Establishment. Upon returning to the Sect, you would be part of the upper echelon. But if you defy the order and do not return, how will you handle the Sect's blame later?"

Yu Hui's words seemed to be for Zi Lan's consideration, but they actually carried a threatening tone. He planned to leave as soon as Zi Lan became angry.

After all, the other party was a Foundation Establishment Ancestor. Even with a Law Enforcement Hall mission, he dared not offend her too much; just going through the motions was enough.

Zi Lan did not seem angry; deep in her eyes, there was actually a hint of joy.

She reached out her hand, and a jet-blue, flame-shaped Nether Fire Sect Disciple identity token appeared in her hand.

"Bang!"

With a slight explosive sound, the token turned into smoke and dissipated.

"I, Zi Lan, from this day forth, withdraw from the Sect. I am no longer a Disciple of the Nether Fire Sect, and will forever only be a Liu family member!"

The voice was firm and loud, spreading across the entire White Crane Lake.

Many Cultivators on the Flying Boat were shocked. Withdrawing from the Sect was no joke; saying such words in such a public setting meant there would never be a chance to return to the Sect.

Zi Lan was making her stance clear to everyone: she was a Liu family member, not a person of the Nether Fire Sect.

For this, she did not hesitate to sever her Nether Fire Sect identity, leaving herself no path of retreat.

"My son-in-law is truly impressive! To be able to make a Foundation Establishment female Cultivator go to such lengths for him."

"I never expected that my family would one day be related to a Foundation Establishment Ancestor!"

Bai Zixuan took his granddaughter Liu Ling Miao's hand and exhorted, "Cultivate well in the future, don't be lazy, you hear? If you need anything, tell your grandfather, and I will find it for you!"

On the Flying Boat, many of Liu Xuan's fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law looked at their grandchildren, all feeling that they were the hope for their own families' rise.

In mid-air, Yu Hui's expression was serious, but he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. With Zi Lan saying this, the matter had nothing to do with him anymore.

"I will report this matter to the Sect Elders after I return. Farewell!"

He bowed respectfully and waved for his subordinates to steer the Flying Boat back. In a short while, it disappeared from everyone's sight.

A moment later, Zi Lan flew to Liu Xuan's side and took a baby less than a year old from a maid nearby into her arms.

The little baby was pink and tender, sticking out his tongue from time to time, his bright, large eyes looking around as if curious about everything.

Zi Lan teased him from time to time, and mother and son laughed happily together.

Unlike women like Yan Qingyao and Qin Yun who were devoted to Cultivation and their careers, Zi Lan was particularly fond of her child. She would set aside at least one hour every day to accompany her son, Liu Daozi; otherwise, she could not calm her mind to Cultivate.

On the high platform, the Concubines beside Liu Xuan were all dressed in luxurious palace attire, each more beautiful than the last.

They all served him obediently, surrounding Liu Xuan, and even a Foundation Establishment female Cultivator like Zi Lan had become a virtuous wife and loving mother taking care of the child...

"Can cultivation actually be done this way?!!"

Some Cultivators' beliefs collapsed, and they were so envious that their Dao Heart nearly shattered.

Not only were ordinary Cultivators envious, but even the group of Foundation Establishment Ancestors above the high platform could not help but have their minds shaken.

The other beautiful Concubines were one thing, but that a Foundation Establishment female Cultivator like Zi Lan was also devoted to Liu Xuan was something they truly could not understand.

Zi Lan withdrew from the Nether Fire Sect and, disregarding the Face of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, willingly identified herself as Liu Xuan's Concubine. Looking at her happy appearance holding her child, it did not seem fake at all.

To be able to make a Foundation Establishment female Cultivator go to such lengths—many geniuses among Foundation Establishment Cultivators could not do it; this was a treatment that only a Golden Core Ancestor could enjoy!

He, a mere Qi Refinement Stage Disciple, how could he deserve this!

Zi Lan's lecture ended, and what followed were just entertainment programs, including singing and dancing, exhibitions of martial arts, spell battles, etc.

It was mainly Lin Xue'er and She Xiaorong who were responsible for hosting; Liu Xuan did not need to show his Face.

Lu Pingan, Zou Ming, Peng Jiayu, and several other Foundation Establishment Ancestors from the Sect watched the excitement, then bid farewell and left.

At dusk, Ancestor Qingyun also left, leaving only Su Waner on the island, saying she had important matters to instruct Liu Xuan on.

Jingxin Courtyard.

The main hall.

In the center of the ceiling was a full-moon-shaped lamp, emitting a white light as soft as moonlight.

Su Waner had changed into a plain-colored magic robe. Under the light, she looked like light clouds veiling the moon, like wind swirling over snow. Liu Xuan was slightly dazed as he watched.

'I am not lecherous; this is simply an appreciation of beauty!'

Steadying himself, Liu Xuan shifted his gaze slightly to the side and asked respectfully, "Does Grandmistress have any instructions?"

Su Waner extended her hand, and a jade box appeared before Liu Xuan. "This is the Medicinal Pill and the Red Pine Origin spiritual liquid that your Grandmaster asked me to give you."

"He does not care that you are enjoying yourself on the island, but your Cultivation must not fall behind, understand?"

Liu Xuan put away the Medicinal Pill. "Grandmistress, rest assured. This Disciple has already felt the Breakthrough Bottleneck and will be able to reach the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining within this year. I will definitely not disappoint you and Grandmaster!"

The only thing True Person Xiao truly cared about was Liu Xuan's cultivation level. It had been several years since he broke through to the seventh layer of Qi Refining, and he planned to raise his Qi aura to the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining after a while to put True Person Xiao at ease.

His true cultivation had already broken through to the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator level; it was indeed time to raise his disguised cultivation level by one layer.

Su Wan nodded slightly. "It is good that you know!"

She stared at Liu Xuan, her expression slightly unusual. It was very likely that Xiao Changfeng would perform Possession on Liu Xuan; when that time came, the body in front of her would have a different Soul, and then...

"Grandmistress?"

"How is Senior Sister Xiao Ran? This Disciple has not heard any news about her for a long time!"