Volume 1: Xiao City, Xiao Family, Xiao Chen Chapter 101: Xiao Lin

  Qingyunzi waved his hand and cast a spell, collecting all the jade slips that were scattered on the ground. Only then did he and Yaodaozi turn around and sit down together.

  "We two have not yet found a clue for the foundation-building method, but you don't need to worry, we will definitely make you succeed in building your foundation even if it means risking our old lives."

  Xiao Chen looked up and saw that the two of them had slightly red eyes, their breathing a bit weak. To be able to make Golden Elixir cultivators look like this, they must not have rested for even half a day in these past few days, constantly helping him find a way to build his foundation. His heart couldn't help but feel a few strands of warmth.

  "The master and respected teacher don't have to be too anxious, rest is also important."

  Yao Daozi waved his hand to indicate that nothing was wrong, took a sip of tea, and his eyes fell on Xiao Chen, unable to help but reveal a few points of joy.

  "Disciple came over today, is there something going on?"

  Xiao Chen nodded and said, "In a few more days, it will be the annual sect disciples' return home for a family visit. The disciples want to leave today, a few days in advance, to avoid conflicting dates with everyone."

  Yao Daozi nodded in agreement, a hint of satisfaction on his face. "Not bad, that Ming Xiao old ghost isn't someone with a broad mind. When you defeated Ming Xiao Chen back then, it's inevitable that he would harbor some evil intentions. It's good that you left a few days early to avoid any unnecessary trouble." As he spoke, he paused for a moment before pulling out two jade bottles and several yellow flags from his storage bag and handing them over to Xiao Chen. "There are 100 pills of Hundred Flowers and 100 pills of Heavenly Dew in here. Take them back and have your family members take them. Although they can't grant them any magical powers, they can still strengthen their bodies and prolong their lifespan. These flags are the Earth Yellow Array Flags. Once set up and embedded with crystal stones, they can be activated. This array can withstand even a Foundation Establishment cultivator for several hours, which is enough time for us to rush over and provide assistance."

  "Thank you, Master!" Xiao Chen's face showed a few shades of excitement, he knelt down on the ground, respectfully kowtowed, and only then handed over the elixir and the flag to his disciples.

  "Hehe, let the respected master finish speaking, and I'll take care of the rest." Qingyunzi's eyes flashed with a hint of dissatisfaction, and he hastily took over the conversation: "In addition, our sect will dispatch two Foundation Establishment stage elder guardians and ten Qi Refining stage true transmission disciples to return home with you. They will stay at the Xiao family for three years before rotating back to the sect. As for the selection, after you receive the Elder Token, you can go to the Lingxian Platform to choose them yourself."

  Xiao Chen's heart moved upon hearing the words, understanding that this was because the sect was afraid of Lie Yan Sect secretly taking action to harm them, and had thus sent down their disciples. If the other party truly had such intentions, they would likely also have apprehensions and not dare to act rashly. Having understood the situation, Xiao Chen's heart felt even more grateful.

  "The great kindness of the sect's gate can't be repaid by Xiao Chen, in the future he will definitely work hard to cultivate and not disappoint the expectations of the sect leader and his respected teacher!"

  "Hehe, alright! You hurry back home now, come back soon, so as not to cause any trouble." Qingyunzi and the other person nodded in satisfaction and smiled.

  "Disciple takes leave!" Xiao Chen bowed respectfully and then turned around to withdraw.

  "This child has feelings and righteousness, as long as we sincerely treat him, he will definitely return with a true heart."

  "As a hidden spirit root cultivator, if Xiao Chen can pass the foundation building tribulation, he will definitely embark on the Golden Elixir Grand Dao in the future. Even achieving the Nascent Soul is highly possible!"

  The two old men exchanged a glance, and their eyes simultaneously revealed a few points of excitement. They turned their hands over again to take out the large pile of jade slips and continued to search for the hidden spirit root monk's foundation method.

  Xiao Chen stepped out of the cave, and under the gaze of two Lu Yun Valley disciples who were filled with reverence and awe, his body flashed with a hint of light, and in an instant, he vanished into thin air.

  Luo Yun Gu Zi Xia Feng Ling Xian Tai.

  "Today, unexpectedly, nineteen senior elders came together to explain the difficulties of practicing Dharma for us. Normally, it's already difficult to have even three or two people, is there some hidden reason behind this?"

  "What the senior brother said is quite right, and I'm also very suspicious. Look at that Master Hu on the stage, last month when he was explaining the difficult problems of cultivation, he still had a cold expression, and left in a hurry. Today, he actually came over voluntarily, and his attitude is so kind, there must be something fishy going on."

  "I just don't know what's going on, that more than half of the elders and guardians in the sect are willing to come over, and those true disciples, today they're all using their skills with great enthusiasm, it's almost like a performance. Could it be that the Sect Master or the Ancestor of Medicine is coming today?"

  On the edge of the Lingxian platform, several disciples of the Luoyun Valley who were responsible for sweeping this place were huddled together, whispering to each other. Although they couldn't be considered true disciples of the Luoyun Valley, their status was still far higher than that of ordinary outer sect disciples, so it was only natural that they had been given the opportunity to listen to a Foundation Establishment expert's lecture.

  "Heh heh, fellow junior brothers probably still don't know that today's monthly grand lecture is not ordinary." Among the few people, a short and stout young cultivator couldn't help but reveal a hint of pride, shaking his head and speaking.

  "Oh, it seems that Master Huang has some understanding of this matter, let's have Master clarify."

  "How could we forget about Master Huang? You are the most well-informed person in our Luoyun Valley, and nothing can escape your ears and eyes."

  "Huang Shixiong has been studying under Master Ma's guidance at Dingling Pavilion, and has always been highly regarded. It's not something we can compare to. I don't know what the underlying reason is for today's events, please enlighten me, Huang Shixiong."

  Huang Shixiong was flattered by the praise of these people, and he didn't continue to play dumb. He said with a smile: "Actually, you guys also guessed some superficial things earlier. Although the true master of the sect and the Medicine Ancestor won't come today, Xiao Chen Shishu will indeed show up."

  "What brings Master Xiao Chen over here? And what's the connection with all these elderly protectors?"

  "Look at those true disciples, they're like peacocks spreading their screens, showing off without end. What do they have to do with Master Xiao?"

  "Please, elder brother, hurry up and speak clearly, lest we become impatient and anxious."

  "What's the hurry? If you rush me again, I won't say anything. You can guess for yourselves." Huang Shixiong rolled his eyes and showed a hint of impatience on his face, then turned to leave with a flourish of his sleeves.

  "Elder brother, don't be offended, we were also too curious."

  "Hehe, brother, calm down, we won't rush you, take your time."

  "Right, whoever urges again will be driven out and punished to sweep the Lingxian Tai alone."

  "This is more like it." Huang Shixiong's expression improved slightly upon hearing this, and he continued in a cold tone: "On the day of the Medicine Ancestor's Condensing Elixir Grand Ceremony, the Sect Master promised to protect the Xiao clan for a thousand years, as long as I, Lu Yun, do not fall. He must ensure their prosperity for ten generations. You all know this, don't you?"

  Several disciples nodded in agreement, but no one dared to speak up and urge him on. Huang Shixiong smiled with satisfaction, nodding his head, and continued: "Since it's about protecting the Shao family for ten generations, our sect will naturally send a disciple to guard their residence. If this were someone else, I'm afraid none of the elder guardians would be willing to go, after all, the spiritual energy in the mortal world is scarce, and progress in cultivation is extremely slow. It's much more comfortable to stay within the mountain gate. But since this matter has fallen on Shao Chen Shifu's head, those elder guardians will probably try their best to get involved. Think about it, if they guard the Shao residence, they'll be doing Shao Chen Shifu a favor, and if they can gain his gratitude, then all sorts of spiritual medicine will come pouring in. You know, Shao Chen Shifu is not only a third-grade alchemist but also the head of the Lingyuan Valley's Spiritual Medicine Pavilion, controlling all the spiritual medicine in our entire sect."