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"Lin. . ." ...Has Big Brother recognized me?"

Dream Yuanyan was taken aback, and a faint smile spread across her face. She was quite composed; seeing Lin Xuan recognize her, she showed no signs of denial.

"Haha, you're too polite, I can't accept this," Lin Xuan scratched his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed as he spoke. After all, the woman before him wasn't just any ordinary girl but a cultivator at the Separation Realm stage, having become a prominent figure in Zhenyun State five hundred years ago, with far greater abilities than Huitong.

"Haha, there's no need for such formalities between us. We've hit it off from the start, and Yuanyan isn't someone who would reject kindness. You were quite kind to me back then, so calling you Big Brother is something I'm willing to do," Lin Xuan said after a moment of hesitation.

Lin Xuan's expression turned relieved as he continued: "If that's how it is, then I won't be so formal either. We've hit it off from the start, and if you don't mind, I'd like to become your sworn brother with eight vows."

"But Big Brother, I can't call you little sister," Lin Xuan added.

"Mm." Dream Yuanyan nodded in agreement; her words were indeed fitting. Although she had methods to keep herself youthful, she appeared slightly younger than Lin Xuan, but at the end of the day, she was over a thousand years old and calling him Big Brother felt strange. "Very well, then. These elixirs might not be valuable, but they should still serve some purpose for you."

Lin Xuan scratched his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed as he said, "Big Sister, I'm sorry, but the storage here isn't sufficient. There's nothing of real value to offer, so please accept these medicinal pills."

Dream Yuanyan didn't seem bothered by this; her main interest was in what kind of medicinal pills Lin Xuan could produce. She had already witnessed his power and knew it rivaled that of a Separation Realm cultivator, but as an Incarnation Realm cultivator, he still couldn't offer much.

She reached out with her jade hand to take the first green bottle. Opening the cap, a refreshing aroma wafted into the air. Dream Yuanyan's expression changed dramatically; there was a hint of surprise and more disbelief.

"Nine Worms' Green Heart Pill."

Dream Yuanyan exclaimed in delight, her face lighting up with joy. Lin Xuan was left speechless as he realized she had taken his gifts merely to use them for herself. In the Indeterminate River, Mo'er had killed three Separation Realm elders, and their storage bags were now in Lin Xuan's possession.

As a former Young Master of Spirit Medicine Mountain, Lin Xuan knew quite a bit about medicinal pills, though he hadn't seen any at such high levels. These were meant to enhance the power of Separation Realm cultivators. He had intended to keep them for himself but decided to give them as a gift to his sister.

While Dream Yuanyan's gesture was generous, Lin Xuan felt somewhat uncomfortable. Why would she be so surprised? "Brother, where did you get the Nine Worms' Green Heart Pill?" Dream Yuanyan asked, her expression turning serious after her initial surprise.

"I killed those nine old beasts," Lin Xuan replied, knowing he couldn't reveal Mo'er's identity to anyone else. "It was from their storage bags."

"Nine old beasts? You killed them?" Dream Yuanyan covered her mouth in shock; even though she had seen his power, it still amazed her that he could kill nine Separation Realm elders.

"Yes," Lin Xuan admitted, feeling no need to lie about Mo'er's identity. "Thank you, Sister. I can't refuse this gift. As for the other pills, please put them back."

"Brother, don't be so formal. Once something is given, it can't be taken back," Dream Yuanyan said with a smile.

After some hesitation, they both accepted each other's gifts. "Brother, I have one more question for you," Dream Yuanyan said slowly.

"What is it?"

"Since the Nine-headed Beast was killed by you, did Huitong also fall to your hands?" Dream Yuanyan asked, knowing a lot about the enmity between the Thousand Buddha Sect and Lin Xuan.

"What? Huitong died at . . ."

Lin Xuan had never heard this news. In the Shadow Sect, although they lost, their Incarnation Realm cultivators managed to escape. How could he have died mysteriously?

"Didn't you kill Huitong?"

"It's not that simple," Lin Xuan scratched his head in surprise. "Did Sister hear what Ji Yueyu reported? And didn't I ask her to bring a jade tube for you as well?"

"No, I haven't received anything from her," Dream Yuanyan shook her head.

"Half a month ago, I left the main temple and have yet to return to the Sea of Heaven Pavilion. What did Brother tell Yueyu to say?" Lin Xuan asked.

"It's like this . . ." Lin Xuan swallowed and began recounting what happened in the Shadow Sect. After half an hour.

"So that explains it. If Huitong escaped with his Incarnation Realm body, how could he have died?"

"I don't know," Lin Xuan's expression was equally grim. The Separation Realm cultivator had a powerful Incarnation Realm core; otherwise, he wouldn't have escaped from him. The other's strength was beyond comprehension.

The siblings exchanged glances, both showing deep respect for each other. Cloud State truly harbored many hidden talents and formidable figures. With the storm brewing, various old beasts were emerging from their hiding places. Of course, they didn't fear them, but they would have to be more cautious in the future.

"Let's not worry about who killed Huitong. After all, his death is good for both of us," Lin Xuan suddenly said with a sly smile.

Indeed, Dream Yuanyan had long disliked the Thousand Buddha Sect, but their power was formidable; two Separation Realm cultivators alone made them strong enough to be feared. With Huitong dead and their strength diminished, it was only fitting that those monks would suffer.

Dream Yuanyan smiled in satisfaction as she said, "Indeed."

Lin Xuan nodded, about to speak when he suddenly noticed a flash of fire entering his line of sight.

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