Peerless Little Immortal Doctor

Xia Liu thought carefully and said, "No."

Yet Xiao Xiang would ask him such a question.

Was she trying to set him up?

Pretending to be puzzled for a moment, Xia Liu said, "I cannot decide on that. The beauty of a person comes from the heart. If Senior Sister Ling is satisfied, then there is no problem at all."

"Oh? Xia Liu, your thinking is quite avant-garde. I, an old woman, can hardly understand it,"

Xiao Xiang laughed as she spoke.

From Xia Liu's answer, she could confirm.

Xia Liu had not seen Ling Feng's true face.

But it was Xiao Xiang's questioning that made Bai Xiao unable to hold back from asking,

"Elder Xiao, are you trying to match Ling Feng with Xia Liu?"

"I have that intention, but Ling Feng is now focused on her cultivation practice and may not have thoughts of forming a Dao Companion with anyone."

Xiao Xiang's answer did not offend Bai Xiao.

And she preserved her positive image perfectly.

"Elder Bai, you are considerate. Right now, I am also focused on cultivation practice. A Dao Companion is not important to me, and I am not interested at all."

This was the truth from Xia Liu.

His heart, for now, could not accommodate any woman other than Fang Fei and others.

Helping Ling Feng was not because of her beauty,

But because of his own path.

Karma and reincarnation, the illusory path.

Even if it was intangible and elusive, Xia Liu was convinced of this path.

"Haha, I was just joking."

Bai Xiao laughed heartily, hearing the undertone in Xiao Xiang's words.

This old woman would never be willing to let her most outstanding disciple form a Dao Companion with someone else.

"Today, I primarily came to thank Xia Liu, and I should probably return to handle other affairs now."

After confirming there was no intimate contact between Xia Liu and Ling Feng, Xiao Xiang was relieved. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

With things about to unfold, preparations were needed to send Ling Feng to that place.

Xiao Xiang had to ensure nothing went wrong in the middle of the process.

"Very well, then I won't keep Elder Xiao."

Bai Xiao clasped his hands and watched Xiao Xiang leave.

Only after she completely left the domain of the Hundred Victories Hall did Bai Xiao feel comfortable enough to converse with Xia Liu.

"Xia Liu, why did she ask about the mole at the corner of Ling Feng's mouth?"

On this point, Bai Xiao was completely baffled.

If they knew Ling Feng would not form a Dao Companion with someone else,

then why ask such a question knowingly?

"She wanted to test whether I had seen Ling Feng's true face."

"Hmm? What does this mean?"

Bai Xiao didn't understand even more.

It was just a true face. Would seeing it make it necessary to form a Dao Companion with Xia Liu?

Ridiculous, there is no such rule in the cultivation realm.

"The explanation is a bit long. Would Elder Bai like to hear me out?"

"Naturally!"

After receiving the response, Xia Liu roughly explained matters concerning Ling Feng's energy body.

He spoke with the intent of learning something from Bai Xiao.

For instance, who was really orchestrating everything behind the scenes at the Lady's Pavilion, where Xiao Xiang resided.

"I see!"

Understanding the reason, Bai Xiao shook his head silently.

It seemed like Ling Feng's future path would be difficult.

"Does Elder Bai know for whom Xiao Xiang is nurturing Ling Feng?"

"I'm unclear. The Lady's Pavilion has always prohibited male cultivators from entering, so few from the Imperial Sky Gate have entered the domain of the Lady's Pavilion."

Bai Xiao pondered for a bit before continuing, "If there's someone close to Xiao Xiang, it would likely be the Sect Master."

"Great! I understand. Elder Bai, tomorrow you will take me to see the Sect Master."

"Anytime."

Bai Xiao wasn't clear on what Xia Liu wanted with Tang Ze.

But, with his abilities, it seemed Xia Liu wanted to stir things up!

This trip to the Imperial Sky Tower must have yielded great rewards for him.

Ever since returning to the Hundred Victories Hall,

Bai Xiao noticed that, somehow, Xia Liu seemed different from before.

Specifically how he was different, Bai Xiao couldn't quite say.

Perhaps it was his aura, the confident demeanor of the strong!

The next day, Bai Xiao escorted Xia Liu to the domain where the Sect Master resided.

Here, the spiritual smoke was hazy, resembling an immortal realm.

In a peaceful mountain forest where Spiritual Energy was abundant, Tang Ze was quietly sitting under a grass pavilion sipping tea.

He had received information that Xia Liu would visit, an ancient hour earlier.

In truth, yesterday in the main hall, he didn't believe a word Xia Liu said.

This journey to the Imperial Sky Tower must have brought him significant gains!

Perhaps, he could even reach the top and receive the inheritance of past Sect Masters!

Due to the situation of the Hundred Victories Hall within the Sect, Xia Liu dared not speak freely, fearing it might attract harm to the Hall or himself.

After all, there were many Elders with hostility towards the Hundred Victories Hall.

If they found an excuse to cause trouble, exterminating the Hundred Victories Hall before he could act,

it would bring internal chaos to the Sect.

Obtaining the inheritance of past Sect Masters would make him akin to the Young Sect Master.

Once his cultivation reached the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, he could request to take over the position of Sect Master.

By passing the Sect's evaluation, he would become the Sect Master.

If a cultivator from the Hundred Victories Hall became Sect Master, those Elders wouldn't stand for it.

Tang Ze eagerly anticipated Xia Liu's visit.

He wondered what exactly Xia Liu wanted to discuss with him.

"Sect Master! Xia Liu from the Hundred Victories Hall requests an audience outside the forest."

A cultivator, clad entirely in black, respectfully signaled.

"Please bring him in quickly, and instruct that no one is allowed within ten miles."

"Understood!"

The black-clad cultivator quickly withdrew.

In no time, Xia Liu walked with soft steps up to the straw pavilion.

"Xia Liu, you're here."

"Greetings, Sect Master."

"Have a seat and try some Spiritual Tea I acquired from the third-grade Capital County."

Tang Ze hospitably filled a cup for Xia Liu.

Steam rose gently from the teacup.

Xia Liu sipped thoughtfully, and the atmosphere around them felt calm.

This atmosphere made Tang Ze feel somewhat awkward.

He wanted to ask Xia Liu, yet he preferred Xia Liu to speak first.

Then he could follow the clues and uncover all the opportunities within the Imperial Sky Tower.

"Sect Master, I've come today to inquire about something important to me."

Setting the teacup on the table, Xia Liu spoke softly.

"Hmm? What do you wish to ask?"

Tang Ze wasn't in a rush to question Xia Liu.

If he answered, Xia Liu wouldn't likely keep anything from him.

"I've heard you know the background of the Lady's Pavilion."

"This…"

The question left Tang Ze at a loss.

Because the background of the Lady's Pavilion wasn't something the Imperial Sky Gate, or even Dongliu County, could provoke.

"Why do you want to know about the background of the Lady's Pavilion?"

"To be honest, Sect Master, I heard from Senior Sister Ling that she plans to go to a powerful place to cultivate in the future. While I envy her, I am very curious about where this powerful place is."

Tang Ze grew a bit displeased.

Xia Liu wanting to leave the Imperial Sky Gate, was this him trying to become a runaway cultivator?

"Please don't misunderstand, Sect Master. I just wish to train in a higher place and, when accomplished, return to the Imperial Sky Gate. If I break through to the Golden Core, I might even be able to elevate Dongliu County's status."

Seeing his displeasure, Xia Liu immediately clarified.

"Haha! You are a young man with ambitions! I admire you!"

That Xia Liu had such thoughts made Tang Ze quite relieved.

Indeed, he hadn't misjudged him.

"Sect Master, I hope you can tell me about the background of the Lady's Pavilion. This question has puzzled me for a long time."