Chapter 21: CH.21 | News About His Former Disciple

Ren Xia was shocked and immediately cupped her hands respectfully.

Li Huan was shocked, and all the children were shocked as well.

They were not shocked because Lin Tian was the Sect Master.

They were shocked because another cultivator was bowing to him.

"The Sect Master of the Lingxian Sect? But his cultivation has already reached the Nascent Soul stage?"

"What luck for him to end up trapped with the Lingxian Sect."

"Quiet!" Ren Xia snapped, and her two junior companions immediately obeyed.

Ren Xia raised her head and looked at Lin Tian’s face.

She expressed how happy she was to see the Lingxian Sect being led by a Nascent Soul master like Lin Tian.

Previously, she had always worried about her former companions in the Lingxian Sect.

They had lived miserable lives without a master to guide them, constantly mocked and insulted by cultivators from other sects.

The woman explained that she had repeatedly invited An Yue to leave with her. However, An Yue always refused.

She firmly believed the Lingxian Sect would one day rise from its downfall again, just like the cycle of life itself.

At first, Ren Xia thought An Yue was crazy and delusional.

But after Lin Tian’s arrival, it was obvious that the sect’s future would completely change.

"It seems there are no children in this village who want to join our sect anymore," Ren Xia said.

"If you still want to recruit disciples, I suggest heading to the southeastern village. There are still many children there who have not joined any sect," Lin Tian added as he instinctively turned his head to the side.

"I understand, Sect Master Lin."

"Do you know where my former disciples transferred to?" Lin Tian asked.

He was curious because he had already met Ren Xia and noticed that her cultivation was higher than An Yue’s, already at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Ren Xia fell silent for a moment. She lifted her head and glanced upward, trying to remember clearly.

"OH, I REMEMBER!"

"Sect Master Lin! You have to save her," Ren Xia said urgently.

Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, curious about what she meant, "Who?"

"An Yue’s older sister, An Xiao," Ren Xia explained, "The two of them came to the sect together. However, An Xiao had higher qualifications than An Yue."

"When the Lingxian Sect fell into decline, An Xiao was kidnapped by the Shuzhou Sect," Ren Xia said firmly.

"Ever since that moment, An Yue has always been sad and missed her sister. She even holds a grudge and wants to destroy the Shuzhou Sect!"

Lin Tian listened to everything. His hands immediately clenched tightly, releasing a powerful burst of qi throughout the entire area.

Strong winds exploded outward, blowing dust into the air and creating thick clouds of smoke.

The other children ran away with their parents to safety.

Li Huan remained beside Lin Tian, hugging his leg tightly while shutting his eyes.

Lin Tian’s anger was clearly written across his face. A Nascent Soul master was truly different.

Just by clenching his fist, a terrifying qi shockwave spread in every direction.

Now I finally understand the painful problem my disciple has been carrying.

"Master Lin... calm down," Li Huan pleaded loudly.

Lin Tian glanced downward and saw Li Huan trembling while hugging his leg.

The man curved his lips into a smile before waving his hand to calm the chaos caused by his qi.

The qi waves faded. The violent wind stopped blowing, while the dust and smoke gradually disappeared.

The situation in the village square slowly returned to normal.

"Do you know her current condition?"

"This junior met Senior Sister An Xiao three years ago. We only spoke briefly, but her face always looked lifeless and joyless. The radiance of her beauty was gone," Ren Xia answered.

"After this junior investigated further, the Shuzhou Sect arranged a marriage between her and one of their elders," the woman continued.

"As for anything else, this junior does not know."

Lin Tian fell silent for a moment. He raised his head and stared at the sky above.

Disappointment filled his heart because he had failed to protect them, allowing them to fall into endless suffering.

Spending the rest of her life trapped in a sect-arranged marriage was not a happy ending.

In every novel, NPCs forced into arranged marriages never ended well.

"Has this news spread yet?" Lin Tian asked.

"No. The news never reached Gui City. The Shuzhou Sect is not a major sect, so most cultivators do not pay much attention to them."

Lin Tian let out a low hum. He tapped his bag of holding and summoned an empty token.

Both of his hands formed seals as he activated the White Dragon Sky Sovereign Technique.

He directed white qi into the token, causing it to glow and pulse with powerful white qi.

"You were once my disciple. You gave me valuable information," Lin Tian said, "Take this token. It contains the White Dragon Sky Sovereign Technique. Its power is comparable to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Use it as your final trump card in a life-or-death situation. You can only use it once."

Ren Xia gasped in shock as she accepted the token and examined it with her spiritual qi.

She could see a white dragon roaring fiercely inside, radiating overwhelming qi pressure.

It was the greatest treasure she possessed now.

The woman carefully stored the token away before respectfully cupping her hands again.

"This junior thanks Senior for the blessing you have bestowed."

"You may leave," Lin Tian replied.

Ren Xia and her two juniors departed from the village, leaving only Lin Tian and Li Huan behind.

Even though Li Huan did not fully understand their conversation, he understood one thing.

The woman named An Xiao was in danger, and that was the reason for Lin Tian’s anger.

"Are we going to save Sister An Xiao?" Li Huan asked, surprising Lin Tian.

The man smiled, crouching in front of Li Huan while gently patting the boy’s hair.

Even though Li Huan only had ordinary qualifications, his determination and perseverance surpassed many talented people.

Lin Tian had a feeling that Li Huan would become someone he could rely on in the future.

"As for this matter, leave it to me. You only need to train hard and protect your friends later," Lin Tian replied.

"I am sure they will be safe with you."

Li Huan nodded firmly. He raised his fist in front of Lin Tian, his eyes and expression filled with determination.

"I promise. I will train hard with all my spirit so I can protect my friends in the future."

Lin Tian chuckled softly, "That’s good. Excellent spirit, Li Huan."

While the two were talking, a woman approached them. They turned around and saw that it was Su Hua.

Her appearance was completely different now. Her robe dress was clean and decorated with bright patterns.

Her face looked radiant, her hair neatly arranged, and a sweet smile bloomed across her youthful face despite being a woman in her thirties.

Li Huan turned toward his mother in amazement, "Mother! You look amazing!"

"Thank you, Huan’er."

Su Hua turned toward Lin Tian, "What do you think of my appearance, Master Lin?"

Lin Tian smiled and nodded softly, "That outfit... suits you well."