Upon arriving at the Cyan Yang Sect's residence, two fellow disciples said, "Senior Brother Shen, we'll go help Senior Brother Xiao organize the archives, you may return to your room to rest first."

"Alright."

Shen Xuan said no more.

He went to the room prepared for him by the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Many things, seen through but not spoken.

Just like earlier, he felt a slight danger from that Celestial Fragrance Pavilion witch.

Thinking about the background of Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.

The witch's identity was obvious.

However, Senior Brother Xiao and the Zhao Patriarch did not mention anything.

Naturally, Shen Xuan would not point it out.

He had no feud with the Hehuan Sect.

Why provoke them?

The two fellow disciples also had a clear purpose.

Saying they were helping Senior Brother Xiao organize files.

Actually, it was an opportunity to curry favor with Junior Sisters Miao and Liu!

As for the fellow disciples at the Zhao family's night banquet, they probably would engage in fierce battle with the witch all night.

Some might even face one against two, or one against many.

None of this concerned Shen Xuan.

In the room, after resting for a night.

The next morning.

Shen Xuan left a message in the Sound Transmission Talisman for Xiao Keyuan and Zhao Patriarch, before leaving Tiger Stream Ridge.

He summoned the Silver-winged Python, soared through the clouds and mist, and directly flew towards the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Three days later.

Shen Xuan entered the Cyan Cloud Sect and went to the Law Enforcement Hall.

The Elder on duty in the Law Enforcement Hall verified Shen Xuan's Identity Jade Pendant and Merit Spirit Contract, then asked about his merit use, and hurried to the inner hall.

Soon after, the Elder on duty returned to the Law Enforcement Hall.

"Junior Brother Shen, please follow me. The Hall Master wishes to see you."

Shen Xuan was startled!

The Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall, named Yuan Jizong, was a Golden Core Cultivator, known as Master Lingxiao, one of the major figures of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

How could a simple merit exchange event disturb him?

Since meeting Master Wuchen, Shen Xuan had a sense of dread towards Core Formation True Masters.

The disparity in strength made him feel as if he were being watched by a god, powerless to resist.

In front of Core Formation True Masters, he had no power to resist.

What's more, now he was to meet a Golden Core True Master!

His strength was much greater than Master Wuchen!

"Senior Brother, why did Master Lingxiao summon Junior Brother?"

"I do not know, the Hall Master summoned, must have heard of Junior Brother's name."

Shen Xuan did not inquire further.

He repeatedly recalled in his mind.

It seemed he had not done anything against the rules.

After joining the Cyan Cloud Sect, he was cautious and rarely engaged in magical combat with others.

Only took action against the Zheng family on Mingyang Island, pirate cultivator He Qing, and Sun Zhengyang in Celestial City.

These actions were justified, absolutely not violating Cyan Cloud Sect's precepts.

Shen Xuan followed the Elder on duty to Master Lingxiao's Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

Outside the cave entrance, divine trees soared to the sky, with many exotic flowers and grasses planted, the aroma was refreshing, akin to an Immortal Realm.

The Spiritual Qi here was even more abundant than the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land of his mentor, Master Gu Feng.

"Junior Brother, wait a moment, I will report to the Hall Master."

The Elder on duty went in, and soon returned, inviting Shen Xuan to enter.

After entering, Shen Xuan saw Master Lingxiao sitting in the center of the cave, resembling a deity, quickly bowing and saluting.

"Disciple Little Gu Feng Shen Xuan, pays respects to Master Lingxiao."

"No need for formalities!"

"Yes!"

Shen Xuan raised his eyes, standing respectfully.

A Divine Sense fell upon his body.

Sure enough, it was that feeling of being fully seen through.

"So you've condensed an Ice Soul Spirit Body, no wonder you're exchanging for the 'Ice Soul Cold Water Technique'."

Shen Xuan was astonished inside.

The Perfect Level 'Concealing Breath Technique' still could not shield against the Divine Sense probing of a Golden Core True Master.

"Did Master Gu Feng know you were exchanging for 'Ice Soul Cold Water Technique'?"

Shen Xuan was stunned directly.

He was merely a Registered Disciple under Master Gu Feng.

Traditionally, Master Gu Feng was not obliged to teach him Techniques.

He exchanged sect techniques independently, no need to inform his mentor.

Many Core Formation True Masters cannot even attend to their Direct Disciples.

How do they have the time and energy to inquire about the cultivation of Registered Disciples?

"Disciple came in a hurry and hasn't had time to report to the mentor."

"Remember to report. You may leave!"

Shen Xuan worried for half a day.

In the end, it was just such a trivial matter.

Why did Master Lingxiao specifically remind him?

Although Shen Xuan was full of doubts, he dared not ask again.

He bowed in salute and left the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

Following the Elder on duty back to the Law Enforcement Hall.

The Identity Jade Pendant and 'Ice Soul Cold Water Technique' Jade Scroll were ready, handed over to him.

"Senior Brother, may I speak with you privately?"

The Elder on duty nodded slightly and took him to an office room.

Shen Xuan closed the door and set a Spirit Shield.

He took out a Storage Pouch with a thousand Spirit Stones and handed it to the Elder on duty.

"Senior Brother, is there anything suspicious about this 'Ice Soul Cold Water Technique'?"

"Junior Brother overthinks. This is Master Cold Jade's true inheritance of Ice Technique."

Seeing Shen Xuan looking puzzled.

The Elder on duty reminded him, "Did Junior Brother report to your mentor before exchanging for this technique?"

Again with this sentence!

Shen Xuan suddenly understood.

The 'Ice Soul Cold Water Technique' had no problem!

The issue was with his identity!

A disciple of Master Gu Feng studying Master Cold Jade's true inheritance of Ice Technique.

Is this a problem?

The Elder on duty spoke no more.

Shen Xuan had an inkling suspicion in his heart.

"Where there's trouble, it's best to leave quickly."

Sadly, just as he walked out of the Law Enforcement Hall.

He was intercepted by Junior Sister Qin Yuehan.

Her pretty face turned cold.

"Senior Brother, why didn't you inform Yuehan when returning to the sect?"

"Oh. Came in a hurry, just planning to see Junior Sister Qin!"

Shen Xuan rubbed his forehead, took out an Insect Bag.

"This is specially prepared for you, Shadow-devouring Demon Worm Eggs, and the Worm Nurturing Jade Scroll."

The Shadow-devouring Demon Insect requires cultivators to use Essence Blood to hatch, to gain mastery.

Shen Xuan saved over a thousand worm eggs, originally intended to give to Qin Yuehan.

The Worm Nurturing Jade Scroll was also diligently copied by him.

Qin Yuehan's expression eased slightly.

"Master wishes to see you!"

Shen Xuan asked, "Does Master seek me for something?"

Qin Yuehan glanced at him.

"For your deeds!"

Seeing Shen Xuan bewildered, Qin Yuehan coldly said, "Among the sect, who does not know that the master never interacts with Master Cold Jade!"

"And you, spending so many sect merits, independently exchanged for Master Cold Jade's true inheritance of Ice Technique."

"If you wished to study Ice Technique, why wouldn't you consult with the master?"

"Besides, as a Water Cultivator, why study the Ice Technique! Twice the effort, half the reward, it's not worth it!"

Qin Yuehan summoned the cloud cloth.

"Let's go! Yuehan will accompany you to see Master and see if we can plead on your behalf."

Shen Xuan silently stepped onto the cloud cloth.

Qin Yuehan was truly anxious.

Usually, he would refer to him as "Senior Brother."

Now, speaking without care, he directly called him "you."

It's somewhat of a "disappointed in you" sentiment.

Reflecting honestly, Shen Xuan hadn't done anything wrong.

Is exchanging a True Inheritance Secret Technique from a Core Formation True Master that important?

Even Master Cold Jade didn't care.

Why must Master be bothered!

Such were Shen Xuan's thoughts.

Just as he walked into Master Gu Feng's Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

His master's voice sounded in his ears.

"Oh, Shen Xuan, come forward."

The seven-colored light faded, showing a hint of puzzlement on Master Gu Feng's face.

Shen Xuan advanced courteously.

"Come a little closer!"

Shen Xuan walked forward ten more steps.

Seeing that he was only five zhangs away from his master.

He then stopped.

Within Shen Xuan's line of sight.

Master Gu Feng slowly approached, and the seven-colored light surrounded him layer by layer.

Shen Xuan's divine sense and sight were obscured by the seven-colored light.

However, a strong divine sense surged into his body.

"Strange! Shen Xuan, when did you condense an Ice Soul Spirit Body?"

"Reporting to Master. Three months ago, during closed-door cultivation, I suddenly gained insight, and my spiritual power could transform into ice attribute."

"For a Water Cultivator to cultivate Ice Spiritual Power, it's normal. However, if I recall correctly, Shen Xuan, you seem to be over ninety."

"Ninety-seven years old."

Master Gu Feng was silent for a while.

After a long pause, she finally spoke: "Shen Xuan, I don't care what kind of opportunity you had."

"Twelve years ago, I ordered you to guard Feiyun Mountain and support the Su Family for thirty years."

"A gentleman follows the path and should not abandon it halfway. In eighteen years, return to the sect, and I will make you my direct disciple."

"Yes! Shen Xuan will strictly adhere to Master's decree."

Shen Xuan respectfully saluted.

"No need for excessive courtesy."

After being granted permission, Shen Xuan stood up and looked up.

Within the seven-colored light, he could not see Master Gu Feng's face clearly.

"Shen Xuan, quickly return to Cyan Yang Prefecture!"

"Yes!"

Shen Xuan immediately turned and hastily left the master's dojo.

At this moment, he vaguely had an epiphany.

Both being Core Formation Female True Masters, there was deep resentment between Master Gu Feng and Master Cold Jade.

Shen Xuan secretly exchanged Master Cold Jade's Ice Technique True Inheritance.

Those unaware might think Shen Xuan had been instructed by Master Gu Feng.

This action seemed like Master Gu Feng provoking Master Cold Jade.

The problem is, Master Cold Jade is the top female cultivator of Cyan Cloud Sect.

Her battle power is akin to that of a Golden Core True Master.

Master Gu Feng definitely isn't a match.

Shen Xuan's action indeed brought trouble to Master Gu Feng.

However, Master Gu Feng was kind to her disciples.

Seeing Shen Xuan condense an Ice Soul Spirit Body, she no longer pursued the matter.

Instead, she urged Shen Xuan to leave the sect quickly.

"Master is quite decent."

Shen Xuan thought.

However, just as he left Master Gu Feng's dojo.

He saw heavy snow falling over Little Gu Feng.

"How could this be?"

Shen Xuan was greatly alarmed.

Just now, when he entered, Little Gu Feng was still warm and blooming, full of spiritual energy.

At this moment.

Shen Xuan suddenly remembered something.

"No way!"

No matter what.

This is the dojo of a Core Formation True Master from Cyan Cloud Sect.

Nothing could possibly go wrong.

Thinking of this.

Shen Xuan took a deep breath and quickened his steps.

The snow suddenly stopped.

In that instant.

Heaven and earth froze.

Traces of cold spread throughout Little Gu Feng.

A sharp glint flashed from Shen Xuan's eyes.

The next moment.

The temperature plummeted, and Little Gu Feng was instantly frozen.

All living things suddenly lost their vitality.

Shen Xuan stood still.

A thick layer of ice armor appeared on the surface of his body, heavily encasing him.

A transparent figure seemed to suddenly emerge from the void, heading straight towards Shen Xuan.

"Are you the one who exchanged for my True Technique?"

A cold voice pierced Shen Xuan's mind.

Shen Xuan was frozen all over, unable to speak.

Using spiritual power, he transmitted his voice.

"Little Gu Feng disciple Shen Xuan, pays respects to Master Cold Jade!"

"Hm!"

Master Cold Jade gently waved her hand.

The ice armor on Shen Xuan shattered inch by inch.

"Your talents are acceptable. Since you are cultivating my True Technique, become my registered disciple!"

Shen Xuan groaned inwardly.

Daring neither to refuse nor to accept.

He could only remain silent.

"What? Unwilling? Then why did you exchange for my True Technique!"

Master Cold Jade said angrily.

At this time, a piece of colorful clouds flew out from Master Gu Feng's dojo.

Soon, the colorful clouds exploded, covering the entirety of Little Gu Feng.

The ice melted, everything revived.

"Gu Feng, come out for me!"

"I refuse!"

Master Gu Feng's voice had a hidden hint of pride.

Master Cold Jade was extremely furious, yet disdainful to strike at juniors.

Shen Xuan stood aside, his heart filled with fear.

Afraid that in her rage, Master Cold Jade might harm the innocent.

"Cyan Cloud Sect is a renowned Daoist Sect in Song Country, and Master Cold Jade is a Core Formation True Master, surely they won't actually fight, right!"

However, Shen Xuan had no assurance.

Although Master Cold Jade is a Core Formation True Master, she is a woman.

When a woman loses her temper, reason is out the window.

Sure enough, when Master Cold Jade saw Master Gu Feng refusing to leave the Cave Mansion and her Frozen Technique was broken.

In her rage, she slowly extended a delicate jade finger towards Master Gu Feng's dojo.

At the fingertip, the outline of a miniature Cold Ice Divine Dragon slowly appeared, exuding a terrifying aura that could freeze all things.

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