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第三千四百五十七章 广结善缘

Lin Xuan was originally a carefree person, but when it came to Yun Zhong Fairy, he found it hard to ignore her.

The two met rarely and their interactions were few and far between. Yet, as if by some inexplicable fate, there always seemed to be something that tied them together.

To begin with, after ascending to the Spirit Realm, Lin Xuan had no news of Yun Zhong Fairy. He had thought they would be forever separated, given the numerous small interfaces in the Spirit Realm. Even if she managed to ascend here, it was unlikely they would ever meet again.

It seemed their fate had run its course.

However, in Rain桐 World, he heard about her through some clues.

But instead of that ethereal and otherworldly Yun Zhong Fairy, she had become a destructive female demon who destroyed sects.

What happened to Qin Yan? Why did she change so drastically?

From the descriptions by the two senior elders from Cloud霞 Sect, her power was extraordinary. Even he could not be sure who would emerge victorious in a confrontation with her.

This wasn't arrogance; Qin Yan had truly changed.

But was she still the same person as before? Was it just that rumors were incorrect, or was there some unknown twist to this story?

Lin Xuan did not know. That's why he lingered on Cloud霞 Island for so long.

Firstly, he needed to refine the White Tiger True Blood to further strengthen his power. Secondly, he also wanted to see Yun Zhong Fairy.

Unfortunately, her whereabouts remained a mystery after two years of waiting. He had yet to find any satisfactory clues about Qin Yan from what the senior elders said.

By now, the White Tiger True Blood was fully refined, and Lin Xuan could not afford to waste time here. After all, he had come to Rain桐 World to seek out the Seven Treasures of Māra.

There were priorities, and he would not let trivial matters overshadow his main goal.

Two years of waiting was enough; if there were no clues about Qin Yan, he couldn't keep waiting indefinitely. Whether they could meet again depended on fate.

He did not need to tell Moonlet about this decision. He wasn't hiding anything, but he feared she might be jealous.

In truth, Lin Xuan didn't know why he felt a bit guilty. His relationship with Qin Yan was clean and clear, though some small hints of affection were inevitable. But he still worried that Moonlet might be upset.

No matter what, the matter had reached an end. After two years without finding Qin Yan, he should focus on seeking out clues about the Seven Treasures of Māra.

As he said to Moonlet, opportunities needed to be seized. Sitting idly on Cloud霞 Island wouldn't bring any treasures to him.

Even though this journey didn't yield any new clues, Lin Xuan had a plan. He wasn’t rash by nature; he had thought through his next steps.

In short, it was about making friends and expanding his network.

Indeed, he needed more acquaintances.

While his strength was already formidable, in Rain桐 World, he remained isolated. Being a newcomer to this land, he knew little of the area’s secrets or news.

So what could he do?

Make more friends!

He wasn't a novice anymore but an intermediate cultivator. If he were willing to lower himself and make connections, he would soon integrate into Rain桐 World's cultivation community.

With many friends, information wouldn’t be scarce. Perhaps, he might even find clues about the Seven Treasures of Māra.

Of course, this method was like fishing with a net; it couldn't produce immediate results. But apart from this, there seemed to be no better solution.

"Master is saying that our goal on this journey is to make friends and build connections."

Moonlet covered her mouth with her hand, looking surprised.

After getting used to the harsh realities of the cultivation world, suddenly being told to travel and make friends felt a bit strange.

"Yes,"

Lin Xuan's expression was resolute. Once he made up his mind, there was no hesitation.

...

Changfeng City was an unremarkable immortal city on the coast of the Boundless Sea. Though it was a gathering place for cultivators, its scale wasn't particularly large.

The cultivators who came and went here mostly had mediocre cultivation levels.

However, due to the abundant resources in the nearby sea, this immortal city remained bustling.

It was an ordinary morning when the sun just rose over the sea. Most of the creatures in the city were still in their sweet dreams, except for those few early risers like Zhou Fan.

Zhou Fan's name reflected his humble origins; both his parents were insignificant merchants in the mundane world.

When he was six years old, a cultivator who could ride on clouds and mist offered to take him under his wing, saying that he had a spiritual root and should follow him for cultivation.

Although his parents were reluctant, they hoped their son would become a celestial being one day.

A few hundred years later, Zhou Fan's parents had passed away, and he had advanced to the late Condensation Core stage.

However, as an independent cultivator without a sect’s backing, condensing his essence core was no easy task. He needed to work hard and not slack off at all.

Fortunately, Zhou Fan was lucky; by hunting sea beasts day and night, he gathered various cultivation resources. His efforts paid off, and the ingredients for refining his essence core were almost ready.

Today, he got up early again, planning to hunt sea beasts far away. The weather seemed favorable, and he expected a good harvest today.

Just as these thoughts crossed his mind, a white line suddenly appeared on the horizon.

"Is that..."

Zhou Fan was surprised but didn't take it seriously. He released his divine sense.

Other early risers in the city reacted similarly.

But soon, someone shouted from an unknown direction: "Bad luck, it's a Heavenly Wind. Quickly notify the city lord to activate the city’s protective禁制."

A Heavenly Wind was one of the most terrifying disasters in the Boundless Sea, similar to a tornado but with much greater power.

Technically speaking, it was incomparable; not only could it destroy ordinary cities, but even immortal sects’ dwellings could be leveled.

Of course, protective禁制 could block them, but that depended on how powerful the Heavenly Wind was.

Ordinary Heavenly Winds might be stopped by a sect’s protective禁制, but if they contained enough primordial energy, nothing would stand in their way.

Such a Heavenly Wind was rare. However, their luck had truly been terrible today.

The distance to the Heavenly Wind was still far, but the primordial energy it contained made people shiver with fear. (To be continued.)

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