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"Oh, could it be that there's something special about the item in Fairy Leaf's hand?" Lin Xuan turned his head, and his calm voice entered my ears.

"It's understandable that you're not familiar with this. After all, your time here is limited, and these blood curses come in different grades. The common ones used in markets can't affect a cultivator like you at the Separation Stage, even though there are cases of backlash from the curse. But the one I have here is more advanced."

"More advanced?"

"Yes, it was crafted by some master of curses. Even an old patriarch with supreme techniques would find it impossible to remove."

"Humph. So if I sign this, will I be bound for life?" Lin Xuan's eyebrows knitted together as he showed signs of displeasure.

"I beg your pardon; my words were clear. It can't be removed at the Separation Stage, but once you advance to the Profound Void stage, such a blood curse won't affect you anymore. With that kind of cultivation, Red Leaf Island would hold no significance for you. Therefore, this is beneficial to both you and me without any lingering concerns," Fairy Leaf's lips parted slightly, her clear voice entering my ears.

"Is that so…" Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, showing signs of contemplation.

Seeing Lin Xuan's interest, Fairy Leaf secretly rejoiced and spoke with utmost sincerity: "Rest assured, as the Supreme Elder of this island, you won't need to handle any mundane affairs. You'll merely serve as a deterrent presence, but enjoy great benefits. Crystal stones will be provided, along with hundreds of people at your disposal. The power is far greater than what your friend imagines. Other benefits? If you wish to know now, I can explain them in detail."

"There's no need for that." As Fairy Leaf said, Lin Xuan had also controlled a significant force in the mortal world. In terms of scale, it was not inferior to Red Leaf Island. He knew well what benefits came with being the Supreme Elder.

"Then will you agree?" Fairy Leaf clasped her hands tightly, evident excitement in her eyes. Since Grandfather Molu passed away, she had been shouldering this burden alone, and she longed for someone to share it.

"Now is not the time to make a decision. I still have some matters to ask of you," Lin Xuan said with a wave of his hand, his tone calm.

"Please speak; if I know, I'll tell you everything."

"How did you figure out my identity?" Lin Xuan's voice carried an unusual tone. He was at the Separation Stage, and while it was unexpected, it wasn't entirely surprising given the many extraordinary individuals in the world. However, knowing he was a cultivator who had ascended would be shocking.

"Originally, you cared about this. It was just by chance that we figured out your identity. Do you remember the fight three months ago at the market shop where you教训ed Wan Menghao?"

"Wan Menghao?" Lin Xuan's expression changed.

"Yes, that fellow who claimed to be the young master of the Ten Thousand Beast Island, an Incarnation Stage中期 cultivator but with negligible abilities."

"I do remember. Was it from that fight that you noticed something amiss?" Lin Xuan was genuinely surprised.

"Not exactly. We were merely puzzled by your victory. Wan Menghao might not have been formidable, but he was still at the Incarnation Stage中期. It seemed too easy for a cultivator at an early stage to win."

"And this isn't the main point. The key is that if you truly were an Incarnation Stage cultivator, you wouldn't be so carefree about the vast power of the Ten Thousand Beast Island. But your attitude showed no concern, which was clearly out of place. So we investigated your history in the market," Fairy Leaf continued.

"Oh, I see."

Listening to Fairy Leaf's detailed explanation, Lin Xuan finally understood the whole situation. As they say, one cannot hide from oneself. Even with his high-level acting skills, he couldn't have been completely convincing.

Every action and word, especially when buying or selling in the market, would reveal some clues.

The flaws were small enough that most people wouldn't notice, but to someone observant, connecting these dots wouldn't be difficult.

Of course, this was because Fairy Leaf was the island's ruler. Otherwise, even with higher cultivation, it would have been impossible for her to gather such detailed information about his activities in the market.

This required a large number of people at her disposal, which was an advantage of controlling a region.

"Is there anything else you're unsure about? I won't hide; since Grandfather Molu passed away, I've been the island's ruler. The Ten Thousand Beast Venerable has long had designs on my Red Leaf Sea. You becoming our Supreme Elder will inevitably lead to conflicts with him…"

Lin Xuan's mind raced. He didn't know the history between the two islands, but he had witnessed the ancient warship himself and heard rumors in the market.

Red Leaf Island appeared prosperous now, but privately, it was already a boiling cauldron.

I never expected her to admit this so openly; she truly is sincere. Lin Xuan's respect for her increased slightly.

"Fairy, I thank you for your honesty. If my guess is correct, Hu Song, the Daoist friend living nearby, likely followed your instructions," Lin Xuan took a bite of an apple and smiled.

"This…"

Fairy Leaf's face showed signs of embarrassment as she stood up and bowed to Lin Xuan: "Please don't mind; Hu Song came here at my request. Although there are blood curses, I didn't want to invite wolves into my house while keeping out tigers. I had to investigate your background."

"Humph, it's fine."

Lin Xuan's surprise flashed in his eyes briefly. She was indeed straightforward and lacked subtlety.

It was commendable that such a personality could become the ruler of an island.

However, Lin Xuan wasn't angry; instead, he felt delighted. With his keen eye, he saw through her sincerity.

Although Lin Xuan was skilled at feigning, he preferred to work with honest people because constantly playing mind games and scheming was exhausting.

"How about it? Will you become my sworn sister and the Supreme Elder of this island?" Fairy Leaf said with hopeful eyes.

Lin Xuan remained silent. Honestly, after hearing her conditions, he felt a bit心动. As Fairy Leaf said, being an independent cultivator was too arduous. Even with his Blue Star Sea and plenty of medicinal pills, he still faced many troubles.

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