CHAPTER 445: CHAPTER 415: LU LINGJUN

This Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Dubhe Institute has rather lively behavior.

She was controlling the Flying Ship as it slowly descended, her bright, clear voice clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"Oh, clearing out the Demon Beasts here in Pingyao Town; I’ve heard that the Demon Beasts here are not easy to deal with, as there are Tier Two Peak Demon Beasts."

"I didn’t expect you to be so fast, completing the task so quickly, securing a victory in the first battle."

This person was named Lu Lingjun, a cultivator at the Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment. Upon seeing Lu Yuanshan’s group, she began chatting to herself without caring whether Lu Yuanshan and the others would respond.

Faced with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Dubhe Institute, it is naturally impossible to ignore them.

A group of Qi Cultivators heard this, not daring to speak, thinking that since there were several Foundation Establishment seniors here, it was not their time to speak, thus they turned their eyes to Lu Yuanshan and Xuu Qingci.

Xuu Qingci was not fond of words, and shared a glance with Lu Yuanshan, merely nodding lightly, implying that it was suitable for Lu Yuanshan to engage in casual conversation.

Seeing this, Lu Yuanshan understood that Xuu Qingci did not want to speak much, so he smiled faintly at Lu Lingjun and responded, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist, this time our task was just a matter of luck."

As soon as his voice fell, Lu Yuanshan curiously inquired about the combat situation of other teams, comparing it with his own.

Lu Lingjun, steering the Flying Ship, naturally had already transported several battle teams, and she certainly knew the combat situations of other teams.

"Compared to other teams, those teams could not achieve results as good as yours."

At this, Lu Lingjun showed a worldly-wise demeanor, sighed softly to herself.

"Earlier, I transported a Profound-level Team, and the number of survivors in that team was less than half of your team’s."

"The Demon Beast group they battled was similar in number and strength to the one you just faced."

"Therefore, I said that your first battle was victorious, surpassing my expectations."

Lu Yuanshan’s team had a total of five hundred people; after an engagement with the Demon Beast group, casualties were inevitable.

The remaining survivors totaled three hundred seventy-six.

The number of casualties wasn’t actually high.

After chatting with Lu Lingjun for a few moments, Lu Lingjun did not speak further; she carefully confirmed that the Demon Beast group was completely cleared out, then let Lu Yuanshan’s group board the Flying Ship.

"Alright, everyone, get on board."

"As for you, according to the previous task, continue to defend here, don’t go anywhere else, understand?"

Once Lu Yuanshan and his group all boarded the Flying Ship, Lu Lingjun addressed Zhao Wanling and more than a dozen Nine Cold Mountain Loose Cultivators, her tone seemingly lacking any authoritative tone, merely good-naturedly reminding.

"If you violate the task assigned from above, all battle merit points will be deducted, and this punishment is not light!"

Seeing Lu Lingjun speak this way, Zhao Wanling dared not be negligent and quickly responded, "Yes, we will surely comply with the Dubhe Institute’s directive and continue to guard Pingyao Town for a month. Thank you, Elder Lu, for the reminder."

The term "Elder Lu" was spoken by Zhao Wanling without any awkwardness.

Lu Lingjun was indeed only seventeen or eighteen years old and hadn’t performed the Youthful Appearance Technique. She was famously young and promising in the Dubhe Institute and was also a choice for the Crystal Seed, with a bright future ahead.

Such a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, whose strength and background surpassed his own, was someone Zhao Wanling dared not provoke.

"Hmm, then it’s hard work for you."

"Let’s go, back to Purple Fire Castle."

Lu Lingjun replied, then operated the Flying Ship, which soared into the sky, heading in the direction of Purple Fire Castle.

Purple Fire Castle was merely a little over a hundred miles from Pingyao Town; within less than half a cup of tea’s time, the Flying Ship entered Purple Fire Castle’s territory, passing through the array and flying into its airspace.

Upon returning to Purple Fire Castle, the Dubhe Institute would bestow each returning cultivator with Qi Replenishing Pill, Longevity Pill, and other types of elixirs for restoring magical power and healing injuries.

In terms of combat supplies, the Dubhe Institute would provide some for free.

"Rest well, I’m off."

Once Lu Yuanshan’s group disembarked from the Flying Ship, Lu Lingjun waved her hand as she still needed to transport other battle teams as needed.

Her tasks were exceptionally busy.

"Thank you."

Lu Yuanshan cupped his hands in gesture.

Once everyone got off the Flying Ship, specialized cultivators from the Dubhe Institute came to greet them, leading them into the great hall for rest and recovery.

During the next few days, they would take a break, enabling everyone to rest well, whether recovering from injuries or cultivating. During this period, other teams would deal with Demon Beasts.

After spending some time, everyone refined the elixirs given by the Dubhe Institute, slowly recovering their Magical Qi Blood to its peak state.

"Fellow Daoist Zhiwei, could I have a moment?"

At this moment, within the rest hall, Xuu Qingci hesitated for a moment but took the initiative to approach Lu Zhiwei, intending to inquire about Zhao Hanyun.

Lu Zhiwei understood Xuu Qingci’s purpose, and after sharing a glance with Lu Yuanshan, she looked towards Xuu Qingci and said, "Regarding Fellow Daoist Zhao Hanyun, my elder brother also knows a bit; why not call him over?"

"Alright."

Lu Zhiwei and her brother, along with Xuu Qingci, cast a Barrier restriction, enclosing the three of them within to isolate exterior sounds.

This way, the content of their conversation would not be overheard by any outsiders.

"About Elder Zhao, my brother and I know very little. I wonder what relationship Sect Leader Xuu has with Elder Zhao?"

Lu Zhiwei first asked, intrigued about the connection between Xuu Qingci and Zhao Hanyun.

According to what she and Lu Yuanshan knew, Zhao Hanyun established the Profound Plain Sect in Yongning State, with its lineage lasting two hundred and thirty-six years. Calculating from this timeframe, Zhao Hanyun was at least Xuu Qingci’s senior.

If Zhao Hanyun were still alive today, she would at least be a Golden Core Ancestor.

Xuu Qingci appeared to be in her twenties; how could she know someone who founded the Profound Plain Sect over two hundred years ago?

Facing Lu Zhiwei’s inquiry, Xuu Qingci did not conceal anything and replied, "Senior Sister Zhao Hanyun is my fellow sect sister."

"Sister?"

Lu Zhiwei and Lu Yuanshan were slightly startled upon hearing this, surprised by the relationship between Zhao Hanyun and Xuu Qingci.

By this reasoning, Zhao Hanyun must have been a distinguished student of Elder Jiang from Nine Cold Mountain.

The next words from Xuu Qingci confirmed their speculation.

"Senior Sister Zhao and I were both disciples of our master in the early years. It’s likely that you both also know my master, who is indeed Elder Jiang of Nine Cold Mountain."

Xuu Qingci explained.

"So, they are all honored disciples from renowned sects."

Lu Yuanshan couldn’t help but feel a secret admiration upon hearing this.

The disciples under Elder Jiang’s tutelage were truly remarkable.