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第三千零一十九章 林轩的问题

The middle-aged scholar's composure had vanished, replaced by a look of disbelief and shock.

His expression then turned trembling with fear.

A veteran monster at the Tribulation Transcending stage!

Although the Lost Interface was home to many hidden talents, such beings were rare indeed. Ordinary cultivators aside, even for a spirit refinement practitioner like him, encountering a veteran monster at the Tribulation Transcending stage was a rarity.

It could be said that it was almost as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

He had only once coincidentally met one during an auction.

The other party hadn't attacked; merely their emitted spiritual pressure made him cower. The difference between a spirit refinement practitioner and a Tribulation Transcending veteran monster was not just a single realm, but the disparity in true strength was immense.

How could such a veteran monster come to Lightning Void Island?

The middle-aged scholar was still astonished, but now was not the time to delve into this matter.

He stood with his hands clasped respectfully. It wasn't unusual; facing a monster whose mere gesture could send him to hell, how could he not tremble in fear? He even began to doubt whether the current cultivator had any connection to Lightning Void True Man.

"Ancestor!"

This dramatic scene left other cultivators around equally stunned.

While the novices of the Flexible Spirit stage were set aside for now, each of the more experienced cultivators present could see that Lin Xuan came from a distinguished background. However, their awe was merely superficial.

Lin Xuan's specific realm couldn't be determined. Hence, although they felt uneasy, they weren't truly terrified; after all, their family had a top-tier spirit refinement elder as its head.

To the eyes of a spirit refinement practitioner like Lin Xuan, a spirit refinement stage cultivator might not seem extraordinary, but in the Three Realms, such beings could easily be considered lords over their domains.

These cultivators felt confident. They revered Ancestor's strength to an extreme; calling him divine was no exaggeration. Because they were so confident, this shock hit them harder than a sudden storm.

Even Ancestor showed such respect, what kind of background did the current person have?

Only those standing closest heard "Tribulation Transcending stage." Their expressions turned respectful as well in awe and surprise.

However, these cultivators weren't dumb. After their brief moment of shock, they began whispering to each other but quickly quieted down. Although they didn't know Lin Xuan's background, they understood that it was something they couldn't afford to offend.

"Alright, you don't need to be so tense. I have no ill intentions; I'm just curious why there are so many people on Lightning Void Island now. If you answer my questions honestly, I won't cause any trouble for you," Lin Xuan's calm voice echoed in their ears.

"Yes, Senior, whatever question you have, your disciple will speak the truth without reservation. However, this isn't a place to talk; if you don't mind, please accompany me to the Welcome Pavilion where we can have a proper conversation?" The middle-aged scholar's tone was now abjectly respectful, far from his initial arrogance.

"Alright!"

Lin Xuan looked around. With so many cultivators nearby, talking here would indeed be inconvenient.

"Friend, I don't mind your offer."

"You're too kind, such high-ranking individuals visiting us is a blessing," the scholar said with a forced smile, gesturing for some of his more perceptive disciples to prepare ahead of time.

He then led Lin Xuan carefully towards one of the most majestic buildings on the island. It was built atop a steep mountain peak; ordinary people couldn't reach such heights, but it wasn't uncommon for spirit refinement practitioners.

Outside the grand hall, two rows of young and beautiful female disciples stood respectfully. They greeted them with a bow: "Welcome Ancestor!"

Lin Xuan didn't mind as he walked in confidently. Although there was no feast, servants served fine wine and fruit, and the spiritual tea tasted good.

He took his seat at the main position while the middle-aged scholar stood respectfully beside him.

"Please don't worry about it; you can sit too," Lin Xuan said.

"You jest, Senior. In front of such a great Tribulation Transcending cultivator, there's no place for your disciple," the scholar replied respectfully, his expression no longer so nervous. Lin Xuan didn’t seem like an eccentric spirit refinement practitioner and showed no ill will towards their sect.

In other words, today’s encounter might be more beneficial than harmful to their sect. After all, encountering a veteran monster was rare; if they could get some guidance from him, the benefits would be immeasurable. Perhaps his current bottleneck would be resolved.

This wasn't an exaggeration. As the saying went, hearing someone speak for one session was better than reading ten years of books. Guidance from a high-ranking cultivator could save them many detours.

Even if nothing came of it, having some connection to a Tribulation Transcending existence and gaining his favor would bring countless benefits to their family.

How smart Lin Xuan was! He had risen through the ranks as a lowly cultivator; he could sense the other party's expectations and guessed what they wanted.

However, Lin Xuan remained silent. After drinking some spiritual tea, its taste was indeed good.

"Your family isn't from this place, right? How long have you been here?" Lin Xuan asked casually.

"The disciple reports to Senior, our family is not from this realm; we moved here three years ago," the scholar replied truthfully, unsure of why Lin Xuan asked such a question.

"Three years ago, yes, that's about right. The Lightning Void True Man left, and it seems you got lucky with this hidden treasure," Lin Xuan smiled.

The middle-aged scholar nodded in agreement but didn't dare to speak further. He wondered if the departure of the Lightning Void True Man from here had anything to do with this mysterious Senior?

Fortunately, there was no intention to blame him; that was a weight off his chest.

Just then, Lin Xuan's voice echoed again: "The next question is important. I hope you answer honestly."

Hearing the gravity in Lin Xuan’s tone, the middle-aged scholar bowed deeply: "Senior, please speak. Your disciple will not say a single lie."

"Alright, if you can answer my questions truthfully, I might be able to offer some benefits," Lin Xuan said.

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