The three of them arrived inside the house together. After a round of formal greetings, Qin Xiao successfully accepted his second Heavenly Spirit Root.
"Come, this is the first month's cultivation supplies. Take it first. If it's not enough, come find me again. I have some matters to attend to and will return to my room first."
Qin Xiao placed the six hundred drops of Spirit Liquid and two thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones that he had prepared earlier on the ground, then directly returned to his room.
[Congratulations Host for successfully accepting the second Heavenly Spirit Root, unlocking new supplies: Saint Origin Fruit Tree. The Saint Origin Fruit Tree bears fruit once per hour, producing one Saint Origin Spirit Fruit each time.]
[Congratulations Host for unlocking new supplies, additional Spirit Stones increased by one per second, additional Spirit Liquid increased by one per minute.]
[Saint Origin Spirit Fruit: Consumption can increase Primordial Spirit Power. Without Primordial Spirit, it increases Soul Power.]
"What kind of thing is this? I don't have a Primordial Spirit, so what use is Soul Power?"
Originally thinking there would be some supplies he could use himself, but it turned out to be this useless fruit, Qin Xiao was slightly disappointed.
However, it wasn't completely disappointing, because not only did the Spirit Stones per second become three, but the Spirit Liquid also increased to two per minute. This small surprise made Qin Xiao quite satisfied-it wasn't a big loss.
"Forget it, although this thing can't be used for Body Refinement, it should be useful for the disciples. I'll ask them about it later."
After complaining a bit, Qin Xiao didn't pay any more attention to it.
After unlocking the Saint Origin Fruit Tree, Qin Xiao could now produce approximately twenty-six thousand Spirit Stones, two thousand eight hundred eighty drops of Spirit Liquid, and twenty-four Saint Origin Spirit Fruits per day.
Spirit Stones were fine for now, not lacking temporarily. The increase in Spirit Liquid was a great help, finally allowing him to cultivate freely. As for the Saint Origin Spirit Fruit, he didn't know what use it had for now, that could be addressed later.
After Qin Xiao returned to his room, Lin Shimeng, led by Yun Man, found another room. From now on, this would be Lin Shimeng's room.
"Just this?"
Looking at the dusty room, Lin Shimeng immediately lost interest. Compared to her own room, this was like a storage room.
"You clean it yourself. I'm going back to cultivate."
Yun Man naturally saw Lin Shimeng's disdain, but it wasn't her concern. It was up to Lin Shimeng whether she wanted to stay or not.
"Hey, wait a minute. Can I arrange this room however I want?"
Lin Shimeng hurriedly called out to Yun Man who was leaving.
"Whatever. Master doesn't care about anything. You can do whatever you want with it. If there's nothing else, I'm going back to cultivate."
Although Yun Man was cold and not pleased with Lin Shimeng, now that they were fellow sect members, she patiently answered.
"That's good."
Lin Shimeng also knew Yun Man didn't get along with her, so she didn't say anything more. She now needed to return to her room on the Main Peak to move all her things over. This room had nothing, just a dusty broken bed.
Just after Lin Shimeng left, in the dense forest not far outside the courtyard, two hidden people began to converse.
"Senior Brother, it seems the Sect Leader is determined to protect Qin Xiao. Even the Holy Maiden is running to Seven Stars Peak."
These two were sent by Immortal Sword Peak to monitor Seven Stars Peak, keeping an eye on Qin Xiao and the others' movements at all times. As soon as Qin Xiao dared to leave Seven Stars Peak, they would notify the Elder.
"Stop talking nonsense. We just need to do our own job well. What the higher-ups want to do is not something we can inquire about."
The person called Senior Brother directly reprimanded.
Actually, right now outside Seven Stars Peak, there weren't only spies from Immortal Sword Peak. Other peaks also had people outside Seven Stars Peak. Although this was a game between the Sect Leader and the Elder, the center of the whirlpool was Qin Xiao, so they all had to pay attention to the movements of Seven Stars Peak.
Lin Shimeng, who had just returned to her room, was packing her things when Lin Tiancheng came over.
"Dream, what are you doing?"
Lin Tiancheng looked at Lin Shimeng with curiosity.
"Father, I've already joined Seven Stars Peak. I'm now packing my things to move to Seven Stars Peak."
Lin Shimeng had already calmly accepted her identity. With so many resources, why bother about face or not? If she didn't live on Seven Stars Peak, what if Qin Xiao gave Yun Man extra supplies sometime-wouldn't she miss out?
"Although you've taken Qin Xiao as your master, you don't necessarily have to move to Seven Stars Peak, right? Going once a month would be enough?"
Lin Tiancheng said with some concern.
For now, the Elder hadn't made a move yet, so Seven Stars Peak was still relatively safe. But if sometime the Elder suddenly went senile and crazy, launching a strong attack on Seven Stars Peak, wouldn't his daughter be in danger too?
"Ah, father, just don't worry about it. I'm now a disciple of Seven Stars Peak. What's wrong with moving to Seven Stars Peak?"
Lin Shimeng also wanted to tell Lin Tiancheng her thoughts, but she chose to remain silent. Qin Xiao had too many secrets on him, so it was better to keep them confidential for now. Even her father couldn't be told.
"Sigh, once a daughter grows up, her father cannot decide for her. Alright, you decide for yourself."
Seeing Lin Shimeng's determination, Lin Tiancheng didn't say anything more. At most, he could just send more disciples to monitor Immortal Sword Peak and Seven Stars Peak.
What he was curious about now was what exactly Qin Xiao had said to his daughter. Not only did he make his daughter agree to take him as master, but she even wanted to move to Seven Stars Peak. He knew his daughter's personality-what kind of benefits did he give her?
"Sect Leader, the manager of the Immortal Dao Merchant Association, the Elder of Pure Yang Sect, and the Elder of Mysterious Yin Sect have all arrived. Tenth Elder sent me to call you."
Just as Lin Tiancheng was curious, a disciple came to report.
"Hmm, I know. You may leave first."
Lin Tiancheng gave instructions and had the reporting disciple leave first.
"Daughter, take your time packing. I have matters to attend to. When I'm done, I'll come to Seven Stars Peak to see you."
Lin Tiancheng said to Lin Shimeng and then left.
These three forces were all stronger than Tianyuan Sect. The reason they agreed to come together to Tianyuan Sect was still because of Qin Xiao's influence. After all, Qin Xiao had rescued their prodigies from the second layer, so they had to give him face.
The three who came were exactly the three who led the teams before. Regarding the secret realm matter, their forces had also assigned the task to them to handle.
"The three Fellow Daoists gracing Tianyuan Sect with your presence truly brings honor to my Tianyuan Sect."
After entering the reception hall, Lin Tiancheng greeted them politely.
"Sect Leader Lin is too polite. That we can be invited to come is our honor."
Wu Li of the Immortal Dao Merchant Association also quickly replied.
"Alright, enough pleasantries. May I ask Sect Leader Lin, why isn't Elder Wen coming to discuss matters together? She was also the team-leading Elder of your Tianyuan Sect."
Li Huan, Elder of Mysterious Yin Sect, directly refused pleasantries. He came specifically to see Wen Yuanying. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been willing to take this task.
"Brother Li is still so straightforward. I've already sent someone to notify Junior Sister Wen. She'll arrive in a moment."
Although Lin Tiancheng was speechless, he still explained.
He naturally also knew Li Huan. Back then, Li Huan had come to Tianyuan Sect many times to pursue his Junior Sister. In those days, to stand up for Wen Yuanying, he had even beaten up Li Huan.
"Nonsense about being straightforward. Lin Tiancheng, you want to say Li is a toad trying to eat swan meat, right? After becoming Sect Leader, you've actually become hypocritical. I really don't know what's so good about you."
Li Huan didn't give Lin Tiancheng any face at all, because he knew Wen Yuanying liked Lin Tiancheng. This was his love rival-how could he give him a good look?
"Alright, Li Huan, you should say less."
Elder Qi Hu of Pure Yang Sect also couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up.
"You old thing pretending to be a peacemaker. You've lived so long, almost four hundred years old, and still only at late-stage Soul Formation."
Li Huan seemed to be spoiling for a fight, picking fights with everyone he encountered.
"You're like a mad dog. This old man can't be bothered to argue with you."
Qi Hu was also famously good-tempered, really too lazy to argue with Li Huan.
"Li Huan, if you want to go crazy, go back to your Mysterious Yin Sect to go crazy. This is my Tianyuan Sect."
Just as the few were conversing, Wen Yuanying arrived.