Two law enforcement disciples escorted Han Jia away. Xue Jingyuan showed no mercy. He understood that if Han Jia offended Qin Luo and the others, the Spirit Sword Sect would be finished.

Xue Jingyuan looked at the juniors near the Sendai platform and said coldly, "If any junior dares to bully the weak again, I will punish them severely without mercy. It will not be as simple as expelling them from the sect!"

The younger generation around them all felt a chill.

Xue Jingyuan looked at Qin Luo, lowered his head and said, "Daoist Qin, I am in charge of managing the outer disciples. I bear a great responsibility for Han Jia's mistake. It is my fault for disciplining him. I voluntarily agree to be confined for three years to reflect on my actions!"

Qin Luo shook his head and said softly, "Senior, let's forget about confinement, but this matter is still worth paying attention to."

"Master Qin is right."

Xue Jingyuan nodded repeatedly, "I will have the sect leader recall all the disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect who are outside, strengthen their discipline, and eliminate the unhealthy practices within the sect."

Qin Luo said softly, "Cultivating immortality is not about fighting and killing, but about punishing evil and promoting good, and helping the weak. We must all unite."

"Master Qin is right."

Xue Jingyuan said respectfully, "Master Qin, I'm sorry to have troubled you. Please come with me to the Spirit Sword Sect to rest."

Having come this far, Qin Luo couldn't very well refuse. He looked at Hua Ying and asked, "How about we go to the Spirit Sword Sect for a while?"

Hua Ying nodded with a smile.

...

In front of the mountain gate.

Qin Luo saw the handyman disciple holding a broom, diligently sweeping up fallen leaves. He was rather thin with a resolute face. When he saw Xue Jingyuan, he bowed respectfully from afar.

"Greetings, Elder Xue."

Xue Jingyuan ignored him.

Qin Luo looked at the young and middle-aged handyman disciple and asked with a smile, "You must be Zhang Fan?"

Zhang Fan raised his head and looked at Qin Luo with some surprise. He quickly remembered that they had met many years ago. At that time, he was the one who went in to announce his arrival and watched the sect leader see him off.

Coming to his senses, Zhang Fan nodded excitedly; he hadn't expected Qin Luo to still remember him.

Qin Luo smiled and nodded at him.

Zhang Fan nodded with a smile.

Qin Luo and the others followed Xue Jingyuan up the mountain.

Looking at Qin Luo's dashing figure, Zhang Fan's eyes were filled with admiration. To be accompanied by the sect leader and elders, he must be a big shot in the cultivation world. To be remembered by such a big shot, his pride was overflowing. "It's a pity, if I told anyone, no one would believe it."

On the way up the mountain, Qin Luo asked curiously, "Why is he still a menial disciple?"

Xue Jingyuan respectfully replied, "My aptitude is too poor, and I have never been able to establish my foundation, so I can only be a menial disciple."

Qin Luo continued, "Will he be expelled from the Spirit Sword Sect?"

Xue Jingyuan replied with a smile, "Many years ago, such menial disciples would be expelled from the sect, but the rules have changed now. As long as you are willing to persevere, you can stay in the Spirit Sword Sect. Being a menial disciple is tough, and many disciples cannot persevere. However, that kid has persevered for many years."

Qin Luo thought of his master and said softly, "This perseverance is extremely difficult to achieve. Why not give him a chance?"

"no problem."

Xue Jingyuan nodded with a smile.