"Oh, what exactly happened?" Jianjun felt something was amiss and asked.

Sui Xin was overwhelmed with thought. After a moment, he said, "When I was climbing the mountain, I suddenly encountered a large mass of spiritual energy. After absorbing it, I broke through, and then it stopped working."

"Oh, I see. There might be a time limit. Let's come back next month," Jianjun said, seemingly convinced.

Even the Sword Sect members themselves didn't know that much about the Heavenly Ladder.

"I was originally planning to take you to the Heavenly Artifact Mountain this month, but the situation there is still somewhat complicated, so we'll have to wait a bit longer," Jian Jun said.

“Little Fatty and the others will probably be cultivating here this month,” Jian Jun said, looking up at the mountain, then glancing at the two people beside him.

Xi Yun can't cultivate for the time being, so let's leave that aside for now. It seems Sui Xin doesn't have a good place to cultivate here.

Jian Jun stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, "Recently, the Sword Sect has a spot for an external training expedition. Do you want to give it a try? After all, real combat is the best way to improve yourself. You can come back after the Heavenly Artifact Mountain opens."

"Huh?" Sui Xin subconsciously wanted to refuse. Wouldn't it be better to stay in the sect and live a peaceful life?

Xi Yun has had several accidents, and he is now somewhat reluctant to go out. If Xi Yun hadn't wanted to come here, he wouldn't have come to the Sword Sect with her.

Going out to train means there might be more dangers, and Xi Yun will definitely insist on going with him, but she has no cultivation, so the danger is even greater.

"Can we not go?" Sui Xin asked cautiously. Xi Yun, who was next to her, had the same idea and didn't want Sui Xin to go out either.

"Haha, such a timid and hesitant manner is not how a cultivator should behave," Jian Jun laughed, seemingly sensing Sui Xin's worry. "To become stronger, one cannot do without tempering. It's settled then, you must go."

Thinking about it, she felt that Jianjun's words made a lot of sense, but looking at Xiyun beside her, she was a little worried. Just as she was struggling with this dilemma, Jianjun continued to speak.

"Don't worry, we'll help take care of Xiyun."

“No, I want to go with my heart,” Xi Yun said immediately, pulling Sui Xin’s hand.

Sui Xin had anticipated this situation and held her hand tightly, saying, "Yun'er, be good. I'll be back in a few days."

"No, I want to go, or you're not allowed to go either," Xi Yun said, clinging tightly to Sui Xin's arm.

"Oh dear, Yun'er, don't be like that. I went out to train in order to become stronger. Only by becoming stronger can I better protect you," Sui Xin patiently reasoned with Xi Yun.

Jianjun chimed in, "If young friend Xiyun goes with Xin, it will undoubtedly increase his burden. If he encounters danger and has to take care of you, he will be more likely to get into trouble."

"Besides, there are other fellow disciples on the mission, so nothing will happen."

Sui Xin nodded and looked at Xi Yun, "Elder Jian is right. It's safer for me to go alone. Nothing will happen."

Xi Yun was inexplicably annoyed by what was said, shook off Sui Xin's arm, and walked away angrily.

Sui Xin glanced at Xi Yun, then turned to Jian Jun, "Senior, I'll figure out a way to handle Xi Yun's situation."

"Yes, the training is tomorrow afternoon. Remember to come find me," Jianjun nodded and added a reminder.