"Congratulations, Master, on receiving such a fine Disciple."
Suddenly, a clear and bright voice came from outside the hall.
Like a spring breeze passing through, a young man dressed in a jade-green Daoist robe, with an upright posture and sharp eyebrows, strode into the hall. His aura was deep as the sea, and he was surprisingly a ninth-layer Profound Immortal, a Powerful Expert close to the Golden Immortal realm.
He was the eldest Disciple of Immortal Lord Yunmiao, True Lord Qingyue, who had been exploring the outer realms for many years.
He walked to the center of the hall, first bowing to Immortal Lord Yunmiao to apologize for his late arrival, then turned to Han Xuanji with a hearty smile:
"This must be my Junior Brother?
Truly a talented individual with innate immortal grace! I rushed back in a hurry and didn't have time to prepare a lavish gift. This carcass of a 'Youhuan Profound Chi' shall serve as a congratulatory gift. I hope Junior Brother won't find it wanting."
As he spoke, he handed over a seemingly ordinary Storage Pouch.
"Thank you for the generous gift, Senior Brother Qingyue! I am deeply grateful!"
Han Xuanji solemnly accepted it and thanked him sincerely.
Then, he swept his Divine Sense over it and was startled once again.
The space inside the Storage Pouch was vast. The massive corpse of a Vicious Beast, resembling a giant python with a single horn on its head and covered in cold, dark scales, lay within. Even in death, it still exuded a heart-palpitating ferocity and boundless vitality; its strength during its life was definitely comparable to the Late Stage of the Profound Immortal realm!
Such a Vicious Beast was full of supreme materials for Artifact Refining and Alchemy; its value was immeasurable!
"Senior Brother Qingyue is truly generous. With my modest gift, I hope Junior Brother won't think it's shabby."
"Junior Brother Qingxiao is exceptionally gifted. It seems our Purple Firmament Peak is about to produce another great powerhouse."
A series of congratulations arose. True Lord Qingyue's action seemed to have opened the floodgates, and the other Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters also stepped forward again to present the lavish gifts they had long prepared.
"Junior Brother Qingxiao, this is a 'Seven-Apertures Exquisite Jade Heart.' It has miraculous effects on comprehending the Dao and Alchemy. Please accept it."
"Junior Brother, I have a bottle of 'Ten-Thousand-Year Earth Meridian Milk Essence' here. It's somewhat useful for Body Tempering and Soul Refining."
"I happened to obtain a piece of 'Void Divine Iron.' I'm giving it to you, Junior Brother. You might be able to refine a handy Magic Treasure in the future."
"Just a few Immortal Spirit Stones to show my regard. Junior Brother, please do not refuse..."
Han Xuanji accepted them one by one.
These Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters were so generous, clearly intending to forge a good relationship.
Whether it was rare spiritual materials, high-grade Talismans, or Jade Slips of insights, none were ordinary. They were all things that were hard to buy even with Immortal Spirit Stones.
Someone even directly presented 9,990,000 Immortal Spirit Stones, which was no small sum.
These Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters were quite polite in their speech. Clearly, they were well aware of the weight this Junior Brother held in their Master's heart.
Han Xuanji maintained a gentle smile on his Face, thanking them one by one, while secretly feeling moved.
There was indeed a world of difference between a Personal Disciple and an ordinary True Disciple.
Ordinary Disciples still had to worry about how to accumulate resources, but with a Master around, they basically lacked for nothing.
Han Xuanji observed secretly and found that although the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters looked envious, there wasn't much jealousy. Most of it was goodwill and a desire to connect, which put him somewhat at ease.
In this atmosphere of being surrounded like a star by moons, no one noticed a thin figure standing silently, watching Han Xuanji, who was surrounded in the center and receiving so many gifts that his hands grew weary. His eyes held curiosity as well as envy.
He also wanted to give a gift, but he didn't know in what capacity he should do so, so he didn't step forward for a moment.
As if afraid that Han Xuanji would be unsatisfied, Immortal Lord Yunmiao asked kindly:
"Qingxiao, since you have joined my sect, whether it's Cultivation Techniques, Medicinal Pills, or special Magic Treasures, as long as you have a need, just speak up."
"As your teacher, I am at the ninth layer of the Golden Immortal realm. This cultivation level might not be much, but I am at least a Seventh-Rank Alchemist. I have plenty of Face and resources, so feel free to ask."
As he spoke, Immortal Lord Yunmiao also felt a bit of regret.
The ninth layer of the Golden Immortal realm was only that of an Immortal Lord, still quite far from the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.
Han Xuanji sighed inwardly, having to admit that this Master was truly treating him with total sincerity and doing his utmost.
However, he was not a greedy person. He was already satisfied with having received so many things.
Before Han Xuanji could speak, Immortal Lord Yunmiao seemed to see through his thoughts and said calmly:
"Treasures have been bestowed, and the Dharma will not be left behind. I know the techniques you have learned are profound, and you probably don't need a Cultivation Technique, but feel free to mention any offensive Divine Abilities or defensive methods."
Han Xuanji pondered for a moment, gave a respectful bow, and said:
"Thank you, Master. Then this Disciple... would like to ask for a sword Dao Cultivation Technique."
The Wanxiang Saint Classic he was currently learning was already a supreme immortal law that led directly to the Daluo realm, but his sword Dao techniques needed to keep up.
"Sword Dao?"
Immortal Lord Yunmiao was slightly stunned, then understood.
Although Alchemist cultivators held an exalted status, their offensive power was often somewhat weak. It was normal for a Disciple to have the idea of practicing the sword Dao on the side to protect himself.
However, he hadn't expected Han Xuanji to actually have some sword Dao cultivation as well.
Immortal Lord Yunmiao stroked his beard and smiled:
"Good!
Dual Cultivation of Alchemy and the sword is also a grand path to the heavens.
It just so happens that my elder brother is the Master of the Sword Lineage. His attainments in the sword Dao are among the top even in the entire Human Race."
After saying that, he immediately took out a specially made message-transmitting Jade Talisman and, with a thought, informed him of the matter.
Only a moment later.
An incomparably sharp yet contained Sword Intent suddenly descended from the Void Realm. Although it was only a wisp, it made everyone in the hall feel a chill on their skin, as if a sharp blade were hanging before their foreheads.
Immediately after, a phantom appeared.
It was a white-haired old man with sharp eyes. When he looked at Han Xuanji, he nodded silently:
"Since you are a Disciple valued by Xuandao, I shall grant you this scroll. I hope you conduct yourself well and do not tarnish the reputation of my Sword Lineage and your Dan Meridian."
A powerful and cold voice echoed through the hall.
A scroll, neither silk nor jade, its entire body shimmering with a cold light, floated in front of Han Xuanji.
Just as Han Xuanji caught the scroll and was about to speak, the voice faded, and that terrifying Sword Intent vanished with it. Peace returned to the hall.
As expected of a sword Dao powerhouse, he truly came and went without a trace.
Everyone was shocked. They hadn't expected the Chief of the Sword Lineage to be so generous as to directly bestow such a peerless technique that was clearly anything but ordinary.
The smile in Immortal Lord Yunmiao's eyes grew even deeper, and he said to Han Xuanji:
"Since your Senior Martial Uncle has bestowed this Sword Classic, it means he has recognized you. I hope you will practice diligently. In the future, you might truly achieve the fame of being supreme in both Alchemy and the sword."
Han Xuanji took the heavy Sword Classic, feeling the boundless Sword Intent and killing aura contained within. He was also filled with joy and bowed again:
"Thank you for the generous gift, Senior Martial Uncle! This Disciple will certainly work hard and not fall short of your expectations."