Rumors about Jimo Fan have never ceased.
Neither Ji Mofan himself nor the Chaoming Palace that received him made any response.
Left with no other option, the group turned to his former employer, the Yuncang Sword Sect.
Even Changfeng Valley, which used to fight every time they met, can now sit down and chat about gossip.
However, the disciples of the Yuncang Sword Sect could not explain it either.
In the past few months, their senior brother... well, the former senior brother's personality has changed quite a bit. Nobody knows what he's thinking or how he got to this point.
Several people who were close to him also remained silent.
Qi Fengyu continued to recuperate.
Shen Yun almost went into seclusion.
Ning Weisheng only replied, "No comment."
In the end, the easiest one to bully was Lin Ju'an.
Lin Ju'an had never received so much attention for reasons other than his water spirit root.
He was starting to feel overwhelmed, and even he was starting to think about finding an excuse to leave.
He became a disciple of Elder Yan Qishi, and if he wanted to leave the sect for an extended period of time outside of holidays, he had to ask his subordinate elder for permission.
Lin Ju'an was prepared to be questioned about a bunch of random things like everyone else, but Yan Qishi simply listened to his first reason and let him go.
Lin Ju'an was a little stunned. All the words he had prepared in his mind when he was drafting the speech were useless. He stood there for a moment and forgot to reply.
Yan Qishi took a sip of tea. Seeing that he was still standing there without moving, she raised her hand and made a downward pressing motion as a way of comforting him. "Don't be nervous. I know what's bothering you."
"The former chief left in a hurry, leaving many things unfinished." She sighed. "And now there's no one who can shoulder the responsibility like he used to. If things continue like this..."
She shook her head, realizing that she had unconsciously started complaining to a junior disciple. "It's nothing. Go out and lay low for a while. Go explore some secret realms, or take on demon-slaying missions that are far from the main camp of the cultivation sect. It's better than staying here and being influenced by others."
Lin Ju'an nodded blankly in response, bowed to her, and then turned to take his leave.
Yan Qishi watched his figure disappear through the door, her gaze darkening slightly.
Many new disciples may not know this, but the elders who have been in the sect for decades or even centuries know it very well.
Before Jimo Fan appeared, Yun Cang Sword Sect was not even ranked among the top sects in the immortal world. To talk about its glory, we have to go back a thousand years and look at the history before the war between immortals and demons.
This is why the Yuncang Sword Sect attaches such importance to the Execution Platform; no matter how later generations develop, no building can surpass it.
Because all they can do is cling to the past.
It was Jimo Fan that brought a light of progress to everyone's eyes.
Therefore, Yan Qishi did not actually agree with the others' views on expelling Ji Mofan that day in the main hall.
But she also knew that her opinion alone was like an ant trying to shake a tree, making no ripples at all.
Moreover... she actually harbored two selfish hopes that he could leave smoothly.
On one hand, because of her appreciation for Ji Mofan, Yan Qishi genuinely felt that he shouldn't be trapped in this place.
Yun Cang Sword Sect was pulled up by him, and to him, it was just a burden, blocking his path to further advancement.
On the other hand—though I don’t want to admit it, the Yun Cang Sword Sect has risen too fast.
Suddenly showered with immense wealth, the inevitable problem that arises is that one's virtue does not match one's position.
Continuing to allow disciples of the sects to identify themselves as disciples of the five major sects will not benefit their cultivation path at all.
Yan Qishi asked herself honestly, if she were to encounter such a thing at the age of teens, she was not sure if she could withstand the pressure of her Dao heart.
Only when everyone returns to where they belong can things be considered complete.
This thought is somewhat unfair to Ji Mofan, but it is true that he did something unnecessary.
Most of the disciples of the Yuncang Sword Sect were not worthy of his efforts.
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This time when Lin Ju'an went out, he reverted to his old style of hiding and deliberately making himself look ugly.
This appearance might not fool his fellow disciples who know him well within the sect, but it would definitely fool strangers.
Lin Ju'an couldn't find a suitable demon-slaying commission on the notice board, but he couldn't wait any longer. He finally decided to venture into the secret realm.
In the vast rainforest closest to the western edge of the continent, there is an inconspicuous secret realm that has recently opened.
It is called the Mirage Realm.
This place is sparsely populated. Although the secret realm only opens once every few decades, it is unclear whether it is because there are no people around and few powerful predecessors who have passed away in the area. As a result, resources are scarce in this secret realm, and even when it opens, not many people are willing to visit it.
But for Lin Ju'an, it wasn't a waste of time.
After all, even if he didn't go, he would still be disturbed by all sorts of people around the clock, and his cultivation efficiency might not be much better than venturing into such a barren secret realm.
As expected, an accident occurred on the second day after he entered the secret realm.
According to information left by cultivators who explored the area in previous years, the strength of the monsters here ranges from Golden Core to Void Refinement.
However, the higher-level monsters are mostly concentrated in the core area. As long as he is careful not to get lost while exploring and stays obediently on the outer perimeter, there will be no risk.
But no one could have imagined that a powerful demon beast at the Nascent Soul stage would appear on the outskirts.
The giant lizard moves with lightning speed, and can spray venom from the tear glands next to its eyes; if even a little bit gets on the skin, it will cause both pain and itching.
Whether washing with water or using spiritual power to expel the toxins, it was extremely difficult for Lin Ju'an, whose strength was only at the Golden Core stage. For a time, he could only rely on the rainforest terrain of the secret realm to keep running away.
The difference between the two realms is such that even if he wields a divine weapon that can cut through iron like mud, he cannot easily contend with it.
He could only pray that the lizard would lose interest in him and turn to chase other prey before he ran out of energy.
Lin Ju'an can't even determine the exact species of this lizard, let alone find its weakness and treat it accordingly.
Just as he was nearly exhausted, he took out a pill and swallowed it—
A cool breeze suddenly swept over.
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