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If they don't give any news for a day, the disciples will have to wait for a day. If there is no news at all, will the disciples just wait their whole lives?

When Master disappeared, I was still just a Qi Training disciple, not even qualified to inquire about his whereabouts. Now that my senior sister has met with misfortune, I have the opportunity to help her. I can't just stand idly by!

Lin Qi's voice grew louder and louder with each sentence, and she became increasingly agitated.

Guǎng Mù Zhēnjūn's brow furrowed, "Qīng Yún only took in three disciples. If all of you were to have accidents, what would I say to her when she returns?!"

"The disciple is no longer a child, able to be responsible for their own actions. Master Lin Qi understands your concern, and you do not need to explain yourself to anyone. All of this is the disciple's own volition!"

Lin Qi's words were firm and resolute, clearly not something that could be soothed by just two sentences from Guangmu Zhenjun.

But Guangmu Zhenjun wasn't truly trying to stop Lin Qi.

Some things just can't be stopped, and they might even make things worse.

Guǎngmù Zhēnjūn's voice softened a few points, "If you want to go, you have to do one thing first."

"Please state your purpose, Master!"

"You need to be at least in the late Foundation Establishment stage to take on a mission in the Desolate City. Otherwise, I won't let you go down the mountain!"

Late foundation?

Lin Qi now understood the hard work of Guangmu True Monarch.

Guǎngmù Zhēnjūn set this seemingly unconditional condition, both to encourage Lín Qī and to protect her.

She readily agreed, "I hope the Sect Master keeps his word. When my cultivation reaches the late stage of Foundation Establishment, I will descend the mountain to accept missions!"

"Naturally!" Guangmu Zhenjun looked at Lin Qi, who was calm and collected, with eyes full of admiration and satisfaction.

Qingyun, this disciple, is more intelligent and composed than she imagined.

Putting aside Shijie's matters for now, Lin Qi again inquired about Qingyun Zhenjun.

Has my master sent any news back yet?

Master Guangmu pondered for a moment.

There were some messages that shouldn't have been told to Lin Qi.

She was too young and her strength was too weak.

Knowing too much wasn't good for her.

But in their interactions today, Guangmu Zhenjun held her in even higher regard and showed more trust and appreciation. After a moment of hesitation, he revealed some information.

"Zuiyu Zhenjun found some information over there. A natural teleportation formation grew within the Fusang tree, your master should have a new opportunity. This is good news, but if it is accidentally leaked, it will inevitably bring trouble."

Lin Qi immediately nodded, "Disciple understands! Today's matter, just as if the disciple had never asked."

"You are indeed a clever child."

Guangmu Zhenjun took out a small storage ring from his sleeve and gave it to Lin Qi.

"This is the reward for the first place on the leaderboard, I also asked someone to add something inside. Don't delay your cultivation at Lanfeng Cliff."

Lin Qi's eyes lit up slightly, "The disciple thanks the Sect Master for his concern."

After some thought, Lin Qi acted boldly and said, "Disciple wishes to request a favor from the Sect Master."

Grandmaster Guomù wasn't annoyed, he smiled and said, "You go ahead."

“My last visit to the Windswept Cliff was rushed. As a disciple, my cultivation time is still short, I don't have many spell scrolls on hand, and there are still many confusions in my cultivation that I can't solve. Therefore, I ask the Sect Master for a favor, allowing me and my junior sister Tan to visit the Library Pavilion again before entering the Windswept Cliff.”

Hearing that Lin Qi had cultivation doubts, Guangmu True Monarch almost wanted to find someone to go to Luanfeng Cliff and give the two of them a lecture to solve their confusion.

It was only because she thought of the True Monarch Tian Gang Feng that she managed to suppress this idea.

Therefore, there was no objection to Lin Qi being asked to go to the library.

Lin Qi, thinking that the opportunity was rare, immediately voiced his doubts about his cultivation to Guang Mu Zhenjun.

Don't argue, Guangmu Zhenjun's teachings to his disciples are truly effective.

Her most famous disciples are Jiang Rou, Jiang Xi, and Jiang Yue.

The first two were Golden Core True Masters, each dominating the Earth List rankings in first and second place respectively. Although Jiang Yue, the latter, was not as well-known as the previous two, she was also a powerful figure ranking second on the Human List.

If Rolin Yun could learn from Guangmu Zhenjun's tolerance and kindness, perhaps the days ahead would be much better.

A studious disciple approached their teacher, Guangmu Zhenjun, seeking guidance. Of course, Guangmu Zhenjun knew everything and spoke freely about all things.

The two of them chatted for quite a while without realizing it.

Lin Qi was afraid that staying here for too long would attract attention, so she stopped the conversation and thought about leaving first.

When Lin Qi was preparing to leave, Guangmu Zhenjun hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "While you were at Luanfeng Cliff, I took in a new disciple..."

Lin Qi displayed extraordinary alertness, immediately respectfully addressing Guangmu Zhenjun and saying, "Congratulations, Sect Master, on gaining a beloved disciple."

Guang Mu Zhenjun felt like Lin Qi knew something when she was blocked.

This congratulations seems to contain other meanings.

But thinking that she was at Luanfeng Cliff, it wasn't certain if she knew what had happened back then. Guangmu Zhenjun's heart eased a little.

"You also know my new disciple, her name is Lin Yun. She is your sister from the mortal family."

Lin Qi quickly stated her position, "Sect Leader, I don't have a sister!"

"My father only married my mother, and my mother only gave birth to me, Lin Qi. I don't have any siblings!"

Before, Lin Qi might not have been able to speak so definitively. Ever since she met Lin Yun in the Xiao Cheng Heavenly Secret Realm, her words became particularly confident.

Whoever isn't your sister, is your enemy to the death!

Lin Qi believed that her great-aunt would listen to her and arrange for Lin Yun to be adopted out. According to the laws and regulations of the time, Lin Yun wouldn't be considered a member of the Lin family anymore.

I would never admit this woman as my sister, even if I died.

Thinking about this, Lin Qi felt a wave of disgust towards her biological father, Lin Jie, for the first time.

She always felt that Xiaolin Qi was Xiaolin Qi, and she was herself. She didn't have the right to replace Xiaolin Qi in harboring resentment or seeking revenge against anyone.

But now because of Lin Jue's single mistake, her entire life has been affected, bringing her endless trouble, and even the fate of the entire Lin family has changed because of him.

He stirred up trouble, leaving behind a wolf cub filled with resentment. He then patted himself on the back and said something about seeing through the red dust of the world, retreating into the empty gate.

The rest of the storm, all of it, is to be borne by Lin Qi and the Lin family.

Lin Qi thought to herself, if she had the chance to return to Huang Cheng, she would not only investigate what happened that year but also have a good talk with Lin Jie!

Seeing Lin Qi's evasive expression, Guang Mu Zhenjun could only smile wryly. "I don't care about your petty grievances in the mortal world, nor do I want to. It's just that Lin Yun has a stubborn personality..."

Lin Qi didn't want to listen to Guangmu Zhenjun's protection of Lin Yun. She calmly asked, "Master, do you know that I saw Lin Yun in the Xiaocheng Heavenly Secret Realm?"

"What?!" Guangmu Zhenjun was so startled that he forgot what he was about to say.

She was a little doubtful about Lin Qi's words, "Lin Yun is currently preparing to break through to the peak of Qi Refining. How could he possibly go to the Xiao Cheng Tian secret realm? Besides, the Xiao Cheng Tian secret realm has a cultivation restriction and only those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage can enter!"

Even with Lin Yun's masterful disguise, he couldn't fool his master, Guangmu Zhenjun.

Her cultivation level was clear to Guangmu Zhenjun.

It's still possible to achieve Great Accomplishment in Qi Refining, but Foundation Establishment… is impossible!

(The End)