Outside the Sky Origin Sword Tomb, a figure flew rapidly from afar.
As he approached, he quickly formed a hand seal.
The outer protective formation automatically activated.
"Old Man Mu, come out for I, an Old Man!"
A low shout echoed through the entire Sword Tower.
At once, many disciples looked up.
Who is this person?!
Daring to shout loudly inside the Sky Origin Sword Tomb—does he have no regard for his life?!
But when they saw the visitor floating in the void, everyone quickly shut their mouths.
That was a Profound Gang Realm expert!
An existence they dared not provoke.
Moreover, this old man appeared so openly here, likely a high-level figure in the sect.
He even called out "Old Man Mu,"
which must be the Tower Master of their Sword Tower.
As the crowd exchanged glances, another figure rushed from inside the Sword Tower into the void.
It was their Sword Tower Master.
Usually expressionless, today a trace of displeasure appeared on his face.
"Old Man Yun, I was just about to look for you, but you came right to me!"
Elder Mu glared at Elder Yun angrily.
"Look for me? What do you want with me, This Old Man?"
"Enough talk, where is my precious disciple?
We agreed to teach him for half a month each, but nearly twenty days have passed—how can you monopolize him alone?"
Elder Yun's anger flared as he shouted.
The question stunned Elder Mu.
"You're slandering me! And you accuse me first?!"
"Jiang Feng has been with you for twenty days, yet you're the thief crying 'stop thief'—asking for a beating, aren't you?!"
Elder Mu retorted angrily.
Originally frustrated by not seeing Kid Jiang, Elder Yun's coming only poured fuel on the fire.
Their fighting aura surged, clashing silently in the void.
Below, the crowd suffered.
They felt as if caught in fierce wind and thunder, a single misstep could drag them into the storm.
"Eh...?"
"Huh...?"
"Kid Jiang's not with you?"
"Isn't that Jiang Feng kid with you?"
The two Profound Gang Realm elders unknowingly asked the same question.
Upon hearing this, they both paused and frowned.
The tense atmosphere above vanished suddenly.
Having known each other for nearly a century, they understood each other's temper well-
what is a joke and what isn't.
When they spoke in unison their final question...
they instantly realized something was wrong!
"After instructing the cultivation technique that day, I thought Kid Jiang would stay with you for half a month first, then come to me."
"But nearly twenty days passed without seeing him; I, an Old Man, hurried over to ask for him!"
Elder Yun said thoughtfully.
"This... Kid Jiang isn't in my Sky Origin Sword Tomb; I thought he went to your Scripture Pavilion."
Elder Mu explained.
The two looked at each other speechlessly.
Where was Jiang Feng...?
Kid Jiang was the future hope of Demon Sky Sword Sect—they absolutely could not lose him!
"Wait here; I'll go ask."
Elder Mu said, then swiftly flew back to the Sword Tower.
After a while, Elder Mu returned with a very dark expression.
"Someone said they saw Jiang Feng go to Danxia Peak half a month ago and he hasn't come out since."
Elder Mu spat out each word, eyes flashing coldly.
"Danxia Peak...? Could it be... my receipt...?"
"Damn! That kid Jiang—could Old Man Ding be holding him back?!"
Elder Yun's eyes widened.
At that moment, he seemed to understand.
Kid Jiang must have taken his receipt to Old Man Ding to exchange for Elixirs.
But why would Old Man Ding detain Kid Jiang?
Could it be...
"Jiang Feng is a sword genius with rare Body Forging talent; multiple Alchemy talents wouldn't be strange, right?"
After pondering, Elder Mu said coldly.
"Damn it! Old Man Ding is trying to profit secretly. Dream on! I'm going to find him right now!"
Elder Yun turned to leave.
"Come with me!"
Before finishing, Elder Mu had already sped away.
During the past half month, the high elders of Demon Sky Sword Sect noticed something unusual.
High-rank Elixirs, normally difficult to exchange, suddenly became less scarce.
As long as one had enough sect contribution points, there was ample stock to exchange whenever and however many they wanted.
Moreover, the elders noticed the quality of the exchanged high-rank Elixirs
was even better than before.
Could Elder Ding's Alchemy skills have improved?
Additionally, the sect's task hall suddenly had many more quests
for collecting spirit fruits, herbs, and other rare materials, with rewards increased by thirty percent.
This new atmosphere of benefits delighted the elders and disciples alike.
Everyone silently prayed it would continue.
At this moment, Elder Mu and Elder Yun flew above Danxia Peak.
To avoid excessive conflict, they did not lose their tempers immediately, instead searching for Jiang Feng's aura with their spiritual senses.
They soon detected him roughly at the main hall atop Danxia Peak.
Goodness... now the culprit is caught red-handed!
Let's see how Old Man Ding explains this!
Before Mu and Yun could erupt in anger, moans echoed from the main hall...
"Jiang Feng, please leave. This Danxia Peak cannot hold a Great Buddha like you..."
"Those materials cannot be used! They are saved for sect alchemy competitions..."
"The herbs are off limits too, Jiang Feng, please spare me, This Old Man..."
"Advanced materials aren't easy to gather; it takes time. Have mercy on I, an Old Man!"
Elder Yun and Elder Mu looked at each other, eyes showing a strange expression.
Why does it sound like Old Man Ding is trying to get rid of someone?
What's going on...?
Confused, the two descended in front of the main hall.
Elder Ding immediately sensed their arrival.
"Yun... old... man! Hurry and take your disciple away!"
"If he doesn't leave, I won't be able to live here at Danxia Peak!"
Elder Ding pleaded miserably.
Upon seeing Elder Mu by Old Man Yun's side, Elder Ding was surprised.
"Old Mu, you're here too...?"
Elder Ding asked.
Old Mu rarely left the Sword Tower;
no one in the sect saw him more than twice a year.
What wind blew him here today?
"Hmph! Old Ding, you don't know! Old Man Mu is also half a master to Kid Jiang. What do you think he's here for?"
Elder Yun snorted coldly.
"What...? Kid Jiang is also Old Mu's half disciple?"
Elder Ding was shocked.
But then he thought:
Jiang Feng's quick mastery of 20% Sword Intent was understandable.
Such a rare prodigy would surely attract Old Mu's attention.
"Where's my disciple?"
Elder Mu frowned.
"Inside, you two came just in time—take him immediately!"
Elder Ding urged anxiously.
He breathed a sigh of relief; reinforcements had arrived.
If not for them, he was prepared to call Old Man Yun himself.
"What is my disciple doing in there?"
Elder Yun asked confusedly.
"Of course, Alchemy. Ah... you two don't know, Kid Jiang..."
Elder Ding was about to explain.
Boom!!
Suddenly, the main hall of Danxia Peak shook violently.
Elder Ding's expression froze, then turned grim.
"Damn! Could Kid Jiang be...?"
At this moment, his face changed drastically as he shouted.
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