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"Good. []" Lin Xuan looked at the two girls with approval, his face full of smiles: Previously, when Magnetic Golden Island's market traded with the mainland, there was no fixed buyer. The Cloud State Six Great Merchant Alliances had dealings with them. However, in the future, this situation would change, as Yun'er said; good things should not be left for outsiders. Master Baxuan would receive all of their business transactions in the Cloud State.

Lin Xuan smiled and spoke up: "Young Master, your plan is good, but it will be difficult to implement."

Unlike Wu Yun'er's pure excitement, Lu Ying'er frowned slightly after hearing Lin Xuan's plans.

"Ah, say, what difficulties can we discuss together?" Lin Xuan said with a pleasant smile.

"Do you worry that the business volume will be too large? Just Baxuan Pavilion alone doesn't have the capability to handle such a big transaction," asked Lin Xuan.

"Not exactly, Young Master. The more transactions there are, the more profits we can make. Even if people in the Cloud State aren't enough, we can still draw from the Yin State. You don't need to worry about that. I said it's difficult because, as far as I know, Magnetic Golden Island's market isn't just operated by Heavenly Sea Pavilion; major sects and families in the outer sea also have shares. Will they agree to hand over all their business transactions to Baxuan Pavilion?" Lu Ying'er spoke softly, worry evident in her eyes.

Lin Xuan was taken aback. "So that's how it is. But even if it's Heavenly Sea Pavilion making decisions on who to do business with, Fairy Ruyan might not agree just because our sect does so."

"Stupid girl, don't overthink things. Who said Fairy Ruyan has to agree? I just joined Heavenly Sea Pavilion as a Supreme Elder, and I'm not just a figurehead," Lin Xuan patted his chest confidently.

"Supreme Elder, are you doing this for personal gain?" Wu Yun'er stammered, blushing.

She quickly bowed: "I apologize, Supreme Elder. It was an unintentional mistake on my part."

"Don't get up; there's no need to apologize," Lin Xuan said without anger. "Actually, what you say is right. I am indeed being biased towards Baxuan Pavilion, but so what? In this world, people have close and distant relationships. Who can claim they don't have any private interests? Even though I'm a Supreme Elder for both factions now, if forced to choose, I would naturally favor Baxuan Wang."

"Young Master, will doing this affect your relationship with Fairy Ruyan?" Lu Ying'er asked hesitantly.

Lin Xuan scanned the girls and felt warmth. "Don't worry; Sister isn't a petty person. While it does mean some loss for Heavenly Sea Pavilion to only do business with our sect, she'll still give me face. There won't be any rifts."

A century ago, if not for his intelligence and courage, even with Wuting Lou's involvement, the outcome was uncertain.

He had significant contributions to Heavenly Sea Pavilion. Besides, Sister was challenging the Separation Realm mid-stage, and he did a lot of work. Although she could be stubborn, she was clear about her grudges. Lin Xuan believed that even if he hadn't joined Heavenly Sea Pavilion, Sister would still give him face.

Moreover, their relationship had grown closer now. For Ruyan's personality, such trivial matters wouldn't matter much.

"Phew," the two girls relaxed after hearing Lin Xuan explain everything. "Thank you for your strategic planning, Young Master. I will manage Baxuan Pavilion well and won't disappoint you."

Wu Yun'er bowed respectfully as well.

"Mm, of course, I believe in that. But the ultimate goal is to ensure a place for both of you. While having a sect as support is good, what truly determines a cultivator's fate and status is their own strength. You must remember this; don't prioritize superficial things over cultivation," Lin Xuan said seriously.

"Yes, Young Master (Supreme Elder), we will always keep your teachings in mind."

The two girls nodded obediently.

"Mm."

They chatted about other matters for a while before Lin Xuan asked about their cultivation progress. Although his divine sense could clearly see their realms, the specific details needed to be spoken by themselves.

The two girls knew nothing to hide and spoke freely.

Even if they revered and trusted him from the bottom of their hearts, how many Condensation Realm cultivators in all twelve states of Heaven Cloud or even the entire world had such good fortune as to receive guidance from Separation Realm experts?

They heard a saying: "Listening to one's words is better than reading for ten years." Their current situation was even more precious.

Each of Lin Xuan's teachings helped them gain insights, making previously unsolvable problems clear. Today's conversation would save them many detours in their cultivation.

Lin Xuan wouldn't keep this from the two girls either; he hoped they could progress quickly so that when they successfully formed an infant, he too could ascend to the Spirit Realm with peace of mind.

After all, it was better to seek oneself than others. Even though Heavenly Sea Pavilion would support them, Lin Xuan still wished for his apprentices to be stronger in terms of strength.

The Abyssal Gate would open in thirty years; they were currently at late Condensation Realm and had a chance to form an infant, but the difficulty wasn't small.

The key was how it went. Of course, he would try his best to help them as much as possible.

"By the way, Ying'er, I have something for you this time," Lin Xuan suddenly patted his head, as if remembering something.

"Young Master has something for me?" Lu Ying'er was taken aback but very eager.

"Indeed." As he spoke, he reached into his storage bag and a clean white jade tube appeared in his palm.

"Take a look."

Lin Xuan tossed the item to her.

Lu Ying'er's face showed surprise as she injected divine sense into it; large characters immediately appeared in her mind.

The first few were particularly prominent.

However, Lu Ying'er was stunned.

"It's The Jade Maiden Seven Heart Techniques! Isn't that the cultivation method you and Sister Xin practiced?" And Young Master personally chose for both of them. Now he sends another copy to me. What could be his intentions?

She was full of doubts. Remembering when she hadn't met Young Master again, they had developed Baxuan Pavilion to a certain scale while also reaching late Foundation Establishment.

They prepared for condensation and collected cultivation methods needed after advancing.

When Young Master appeared, he gave them Heavenly Dust Pills, which helped them become Condensation Realm cultivators.

But her situation was clear; neither she nor Sister Xin's cultivation talent was outstanding. Forming an infant was already a stroke of luck; it would be difficult to advance further in the immortal path this lifetime.

Thus, they chose methods that were difficult but powerful.

It didn't matter if there were bottlenecks before mid-Condensation Realm.

Different cultivators had different choices; what mattered was whether it suited them.

However, after Young Master reviewed their selections and rejected them, he gave them The Jade Maiden Seven Heart Techniques to practice.

This method suited all types of spirit root attributes. It advanced quickly but with lesser power. At first, she and her sister weren't sure about it, but Young Master said they should try it; if they worked hard, they might even form an infant or advance in the immortal path.

Though half-believing, both sisters followed Young Master's advice and chose The Jade Maiden Seven Heart Techniques as their main cultivation method.

Sure enough, reaching late Condensation Realm, Young Master hadn't deceived her.

But now he was giving another copy of The Jade Maiden Seven Heart Techniques. What could be his intentions?

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