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The mountain was steep and险峻, towering into the clouds. Yet it took only a short while for Lin Xuan and Lin Yu娇 to reach the peak. [High-quality update from Pen趣阁]

The mist swirled beneath their feet as they looked out over clouds like cotton balls, concealing magnificent buildings that resembled琼楼玉宇.

The air was thick with spiritual energy, making one feel refreshed and content—truly a paradise for immortals.

No wonder this place belonged to a Spirit Cultivator of the Scatter Mind Stage. It was indeed enviable.

Lin Yu娇 seemed familiar with these surroundings, leading them quickly to a secluded spot.

It was a small lake where ripples danced on the surface as a gentle breeze blew by. Nearby bamboo groves rustled softly, adding to the serene atmosphere.

Two figures stood by the lake.

From afar, one could see a man and a woman.

They stood quietly, their bodies emitting no spiritual energy. Yet Lin Xuan's pupils constricted—this was the pressure of a Spirit Cultivator of the Scatter Mind Stage, which he naturally felt.

The two Senior Disciples of this sect?

After a moment, the woman with silver eyes smiled. "Overpraise."

"Senior, it is an honor," Lin Xuan replied, his tone more respectful than before.

The woman's smile deepened as she said, "You killed the Sky Sword Peak headmaster in Tianfeng City, right? You harmed our fellow cultivators—don't you fear retribution?"

"If Senior wishes to punish me, why meet with me here?" Lin Xuan replied calmly. "I have already settled my score with Shi Brother."

The woman's expression changed as she pondered for a moment. "You're correct. But his body was destroyed, and he admitted defeat. Why did you still pursue him? He was the Sky Sword Peak headmaster—among our top cultivators at the Scatter Mind Stage. His destruction is a significant loss to us."

"Senior's words are true," Lin Xuan agreed. "If it were me, would I have spared him?"

The silver-eyed woman fell silent for a moment before smiling. "Indeed, if I were you, I'd also want to eliminate the threat completely. After all, there's no room for compromise once an enemy is made."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan felt relieved internally despite his outward calm.

With his current strength, he could probably escape from a Spirit Cultivator of the Scatter Mind Stage, but he didn't wish to antagonize such beings. Besides, he was living comfortably in Cloud Concealment Sect and had no reason to offend the Senior Disciples.

"Senior, you need not worry about me. You were merely testing my resolve," Lin Xuan said with a bow.

The woman smiled. "Thank you for your honesty! Now, I have something important to ask of you."

Lin Xuan bowed again, his demeanor more respectful than before.

"The ancient demon of the Sky Corpse Sect was truly killed by you?"

"Indeed." Lin Xuan nodded. He couldn't afford to lie now that things had reached this stage.

The woman nodded in approval. "I believe your word. His life force and main treasure wouldn't have fallen into your hands otherwise. But your strength is commendable, yet a lone effort can't defeat a Spirit Cultivator of the Scatter Mind Stage. What happened in Tianfeng City? Please share all details."

Lin Xuan took a deep breath before recounting the events. The two Senior Disciples listened intently as he exaggerated the power of the Seventh Elder of the Sky Sword Sect.

He claimed that the ancient demon was injured, making his own strength seem less impressive and more unremarkable in comparison.

"Wood that stands out will be felled," Lin Xuan thought. He didn't want to arouse suspicion from these two Senior Disciples by appearing too strong.

After he finished speaking, the woman's expression changed to one of approval. She waved her hand, and a light flew toward Lin Xuan, who caught it—it was a half-inch-long command token.

It was a pale silver color, and its material was unknown to Lin Xuan. The front had an intricate pattern while the back bore some inscriptions.

"Cloud Concealment Sect!"

The woman read out the inscription in a low voice.

"What is this, Senior?" Lin Xuan asked.

"It's the Cloud Concealment Token," she replied. "You've joined our sect recently, but you should know about it."

Lin Xuan was stunned. "Cloud Concealment Token? I've heard of it. The Sky璇 Sword Venerable wanted one but couldn't get his hands on it."

The token was only given to top cultivators at the Scatter Mind Stage who had made significant contributions. Holding such a token elevated one's status within the sect, surpassing even the Five Great Sects' heads and second only to Senior Disciples.

In other words, Lin Xuan was now among the elite of the sect.

"Senior, what is your intention?"

Lin Xuan's excitement quickly faded as he remained calm. The woman noticed his composure and nodded inwardly—his ability to maintain his cool was impressive.

"You asked about the contribution points for killing an ancient demon during the exchange ceremony. Master Lin couldn't answer because it was unprecedented. But I can, this achievement is too significant to be rewarded with mere contribution points."

"Thank you, Senior," Lin Xuan said humbly. "But killing that ancient demon was just luck—"

The woman smiled. "You're modest, but I'm clear about rewards and punishments. However, the rarity of the Cloud Concealment Token isn't just for killing an ancient demon—it requires more."

"What else?" Lin Xuan asked curiously.

"If my guess is correct, that ancient demon didn't stay in the Sky Corpse Sect's main hall; he went to Tianfeng City and caused chaos. This is unusual—there must be a connection with you," she said with a smile. "I heard you snatched a cauldron from him during the Ten Thousand Treasures Conference."

Lin Xuan's eyes widened slightly, impressed by how well-informed his opponents were.

"Merely good fortune," he replied.

"You're modest, but I know better. Didn't you intentionally lead him to Tianfeng City?" she asked with a smile. Lin Xuan cursed inwardly—these old fellows were too sharp.

The woman continued, "Killing an ancient demon alone isn't enough for such a reward. But by making the transformed beings enemies of the Sky Corpse Sect and causing their downfall, you've done more than just that. Even if these transformed beings aren't significant in the grand scheme, dealing with one sect is still challenging. And now, with another Senior Disciple's death, they're already struggling—our actions will ensure their removal from the Five Great Sects of Tianxiang Prefecture."

"Indeed," Lin Xuan nodded.

The Sky Corpse Sect's downfall was inevitable, as he had anticipated. [To be continued]

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