Rong Jiaojiao looked around curiously, her eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.

"Master, this place is so beautiful!" Rong Jiaojiao couldn't help but exclaim.

Qing Xuanzi smiled slightly: "This is the foundation of our Xuanqing Sect, so naturally it has unique scenery. Now that you have joined the Xuanqing Sect, you are a member of the Xuanqing Sect, and this is your home."

Rong Jiaojiao nodded happily. It was a beautiful place, and she liked it.

They continued on their way, and the path gradually widened, with the flowers and plants on both sides becoming more lush.

Soon, they arrived at a wide square. In the center of the square stood a huge stone tablet, on which were engraved the rules and history of the Xuanqing Sect.

The square is where the disciples practice their swordsmanship, and there are stone tables and chairs around it for the disciples to rest and chat.

Qing Xuanzi led Rong Jiaojiao across the square and headed towards the palace.

The palace gates were wide open, and the sounds of senior disciples instructing new disciples could be heard from inside.

They entered the palace, which was a huge hall. In the center of the hall was a large incense burner, from which a stick of incense burned, emitting a faint fragrance.

Around the hall were some prayer cushions and tables and chairs for the disciples to practice and study.

Above the main hall hangs a huge scroll painting depicting the patriarchs of the Xuanqing Sect throughout history. They are depicted either meditating, flying on swords, or fighting against demons, all vividly portrayed as if they might step out of the painting at any moment.

Qing Xuanzi led Rong Jiaojiao through the halls and arrived at the rear hall of the palace, where the sect leader and the various managers worked.

People came and went, and when they saw Qing Xuanzi, they all greeted him: "Uncle-Master is back?"

"My senior master is back..."

"Grandmaster has returned..."

Qing Xuanzi smiled and nodded in response to everyone, then led Rong Jiaojiao to the main hall behind the sect leader's office.

The palace doors were wide open, and Master Leng Boyun sat in the main seat, smiling as he watched the master and disciple enter.

Leng Boyun looked to be in his forties or fifties, with a small mustache on his chin. He had a handsome face and was the epitome of a middle-aged man.

Qing Xuanzi led Rong Jiaojiao to his side and respectfully knelt down, saying, "Jiaojiao, this is Master's Master. You should call him Grandmaster. Now we need to kowtow to him."

After he finished speaking, he released Rong Jiaojiao's hand and respectfully kowtowed three times to his master: "Disciple greets Master."

Actually, all he wanted to do was kowtow once to tell his master that his disciple had returned.

But in order to set an example for his apprentice, he genuinely kowtowed three times to his master.

Seeing this, Rong Jiaojiao also kowtowed three times, her voice soft and sweet, saying, "Disciple greets Grandmaster, I kowtow to Grandmaster."

Qing Xuanzi was feeling sorry for her three kowtows when he heard "Disciple greets Grandmaster," and he almost couldn't help but laugh. It was all because he had forgotten to teach Rong Jiaojiao how to address herself in front of her elders.

Leng Boyun, who had initially adopted a superior demeanor, felt secretly pleased to see Qing Xuanzi being so respectful.

But upon hearing Rong Jiaojiao's sweet and soft words, he couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter: "Alright, alright, Jiaojiao, get up quickly. Your grandmaster can't accept such a grand gesture from you!"

Qing Xuanzi couldn't help but laugh. He reached out and pulled Rong Jiaojiao up, saying softly, "Silly child, you don't need to kowtow so hard, or it will hurt."

"Also, you must say 'Grandmaster's disciple pays respects to Grandmaster' in front of him, understand?"

Rong Jiaojiao rubbed her forehead and smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Master, I understand, I will be more careful next time."

Leng Boyun looked at Rong Jiaojiao, a hint of affection flashing in his eyes: "This child is really good. Xiao Xuanzi, you really hit the jackpot on this trip, bringing back such a delicate and sweet little grand-disciple."

Qing Xuanzi said with a smile, "Thanks to Master's praise, Jiaojiao is indeed a good child with good aptitude. I hope Master will take good care of her."

Leng Boyun rolled his eyes at him: "Don't worry, how could I mistreat my own grand-disciple? Jiaojiao, if you encounter any difficulties in the sect in the future, just come to your grandmaster, and your grandmaster will definitely help you solve them."

Upon hearing this, Rong Jiaojiao's eyes sparkled, and she nodded quickly, "Thank you, Grandmaster! Grandmaster is so kind!"

Leng Boyun laughed and took out a jade pendant from his sleeve, handing it to Rong Jiaojiao: "This jade pendant is one I used when I was a child. It has no other use except to help absorb spiritual energy. It's just right for you to use now, so take it."

Rong Jiaojiao looked at Qing Xuanzi, who, seeing that it was the Spirit-Guiding Pendant that his master wore all year round, quickly said, "Master, this is too precious."

Leng Boyun ignored him and beckoned, "Your name is Jiaojiao, right? Don't listen to your master. Come here to your grandmaster."

Rong Jiaojiao was particularly sensitive to the kindness or dislike of others. She sensed her master's affection for her and ran over with her short legs.

Leng Boyun picked her up and hung the jade pendant around her neck. Rong Jiaojiao touched it, carefully put it inside her collar, and looked up at Leng Boyun sweetly, saying, "Thank you, Grandmaster. I will definitely keep it safe."

Leng Boyun nodded, then looked at Qing Xuanzi: "Little Xuanzi, you did well on this training trip, you've even broken through to the Earth Master realm."

The gazes directed at Qing Xuanzi were full of admiration. Whether it was leveling up after consuming rare and precious herbs or breaking through naturally, it was a good opportunity, which showed that Qing Xuanzi's talent and hard work had been rewarded.

Qing Xuanzi smiled slightly and said modestly, "It is thanks to Master's teachings that I have achieved what I have today. This trip out for training has indeed been very rewarding. Not only has my cultivation improved, but I have also encountered many fortuitous events."

Leng Boyun nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "Yes, I think Jiaojiao has good aptitude. Her cultivation has already reached the mid-stage of the Dao Realm. She might even surpass you in the future."

Qing Xuanzi said proudly, "I also think Jiao Bao is a good prospect. Although she is young, she is very hardworking in her cultivation and has a pure heart without any impurities."

"However, Master is wrong about one thing. Jiaojiao is already in the late stage of the Dao Entry Realm. She will break through to the Perfect Realm in just a few days."

Rong Jiaojiao's cultivation level must be kept secret from others, but not from Leng Boyun, as she will still need Leng Boyun's protection in the sect in the future.

Leng Boyun hummed in agreement and asked, "What happened?"

Qing Xuanzi used a perfunctory remark to explain Rong Jiaojiao's situation. Leng Boyun nodded: "Since your senior sister has already suppressed her cultivation, then I don't need to worry about it. You must be tired, so take Jiaojiao back to rest."

Qing Xuanzi didn't leave. He took out a jade box and handed it to Leng Boyun: "Master, this is a Hidden Spirit Grass. I'll give it to you to use for your breakthrough."

Leng Boyun had reached out to take it, but when he heard Qing Xuanzi say it was Hidden Spirit Grass, he immediately withdrew his hand and shook his head: "No need, keep it for your own breakthrough."