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第两千五百三十六章 隐侠谷

Chapter 2536: Hidden侠 Valley

The woman before Lin Xuan appeared to be around ten years old, with a clear and delicate appearance. Despite her petite frame, she wore an expression of utmost respect. However, her cultivation was surprisingly strong; she was indeed an early-stage Immortal婴 cultivator.

"Little Lingling, are you on duty today?"

The man with the thick beard seemed to recognize this woman, his tone warm and friendly.

"I report to my ancestor, recently these few months, it is indeed my responsibility."

Her voice was exceptionally respectful as it reached Lin Xuan's ears.

"Hmm, you're Cloud Senior's only descendant. Yet, you've been assigned to handle these trivial matters. It seems Cloud Senior has high hopes for you and intends to temper your spirit through this experience."

The man nodded, then pointed at Lin Xuan beside him: "This boy is a Heavenly Dao martial artist I managed to find after much difficulty. He will be of great use later. Let him temporarily reside in the Hidden侠 Valley; take good care of him. If anything goes wrong, even my ancestor and Cloud Senior can't protect you."

The man's tone grew stern as he spoke, clearly emphasizing how important it was to watch over Lin Xuan.

"Ancestor, rest assured, I will do my utmost and never neglect my duties."

Hearing this, the woman's heart raced. She responded respectfully and couldn’t help but glance at Lin Xuan, who was also observing her. Quickly lowering her head, she felt as if her heart was fluttering like a small deer.

She silently thought to herself: How can an ordinary mortal be so handsome?

Is he really without a Spirit Root? His appearance is truly dragon-like among men; simply being a commoner would be a waste of his talents.

"Alright, I have other matters. Lingling, remember my instructions and ensure this boy doesn't suffer any mishaps."

"Yes, Ancestor's commands will be followed with utmost respect."

The young woman lowered her gaze and bowed gracefully before the thick-bearded man disappeared from sight.

She then turned to observe Lin Xuan again, her cheeks flushed and heart racing.

Indeed, Tiao Xiaojian was quite handsome. Lin Xuan had transformed into his appearance, making it hard not to exaggerate that he could even make Pan An jealous.

Time passed swiftly as if a white horse galloping by. A month soon came to an end.

The Hidden侠 Valley was serene and picturesque, resembling a medicinal garden filled with various Spirit Grasses. Some even caught Lin Xuan's interest.

However, his mission into the Ethereal Immortal Palace required focus; he couldn't afford to neglect important tasks for minor ones.

This Lingling cultivator managed the medicinal garden. Due to Lin Xuan's extraordinary appearance, she treated him favorably despite his ordinary status as a mortal. Over time, they became familiar with each other.

Lingling’s background was quite remarkable. Although an early-stage Immortal, she was the direct descendant of a Cloud surname Elder from the Ethereal Immortal Palace and had a Spirit Root that garnered much attention.

Knowing her background, Lin Xuan deliberately flattered her during their interactions, hoping to glean some valuable information from her.

While her abilities were insignificant, with a beloved ancestor, she could provide crucial intelligence. However, after much probing, he found no useful leads. His skill in extracting information was unmatched by the average early-stage cultivator, but this woman truly knew nothing, leaving him helpless.

A full month passed without any significant activity. Apart from a few other early-stage cultivators sent by their sect to gather Spirit Herbs, the valley remained eerily quiet.

Lin Xuan dared not venture elsewhere with his physical body still immensely strong and his mana completely depleted, nor could he risk using his divine sense. The only option was to wait.

Meanwhile, Lin Xuan was unaware that on the highest peak of Nine Immortal Mountains, known as Spirit Control Peak, a magnificent cave housed over ten cultivators in serious discussion.

The three most powerful were seated at the head, two men and one woman. These cultivators were high-ranking Elders from the Ethereal Immortal Palace, with the lowest having advanced to the Forming Spirit stage.

The three at the head were late-stage cultivators. The middle figure was a bearded elderly man with youthful features and an ethereal demeanor, his cultivation surpassing the mundane. His mana depth rivaled that of peak late-stage cultivators.

To his left, a young woman in pristine white robes appeared to be around ten years old. Her eyes were clear but her gaze conveyed a sense of maturity. To her right was a scholar dressed in a robe, seemingly unremarkable at first glance, yet faint purple energy enveloped him.

The Scholar's aura was the essence of righteousness, a unique trait among Confucian cultivators, enhancing various Confucian techniques. His aura naturally surrounded his body without effort, far surpassing that of even secular状元s.

PS: Sorry for the delay today; I'll make it up with three updates tomorrow!

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