Chapter 901: The Mysterious Ya Fei

Yafei’s sudden appearance truly surprised Liu Zixuan.

After all, the Profound Sword Sect isn’t like ordinary family sects; it’s a hidden sect in the world.

Yafei smiled charmingly: "As long as there are people, there must be a door, and with the door wide open, why wouldn’t I come in?"

Liu Zixuan raised an eyebrow, showing no interest in why Yafei could enter or why she wasn’t afraid of the Profound Sword Sect.

Then he revealed the Nether Fire Stone: "The item your Medical Immortal Sect wants is right here. Give me a reason to trust you!"

A glimmer of amusement flashed in Yafei’s eyes as she took out her phone and made a quick call, then handed it directly to Liu Zixuan.

Liu Zixuan took the phone but before he could speak, the voice of his beautiful master came through: "Is that you, Zixuan?"

"Master, it’s me! How are you right now?" Liu Zixuan asked urgently.

"I’m safe. They haven’t troubled me because of my master’s influence." The beautiful master paused before saying, "Did you complete what they wanted you to do? I’m now outside the sect."

Liu Zixuan frowned: "Are you sure you are safe? Are there any other Medical Immortal Sect members with you?"

"No members from the Medical Immortal Sect, but there’s someone claiming to be sent by Yafei, along with your friend Gu Yu," the beautiful master replied.

Liu Zixuan gave Yafei a peculiar look, intrigued by this alluring woman who could maneuver between the two major sects.

"Once you’re safe, leave with Gu Yu!"

"Zixuan, what about you?"

"I’m safe here, don’t worry." Liu Zixuan finished and returned the phone to Yafei.

Yafei placed her slender jade fingers on Liu Zixuan’s shoulder, circling him halfway: "Can you hand over the Nether Fire Stone now?"

Liu Zixuan smiled lightly and handed the Nether Fire Stone to her. It wasn’t much use to him anyway, just for saving his beautiful master. Now that she’s safe, why not give it to her!

Yafei took the Nether Fire Stone, smiling: "I know you’re very curious about who I am, aren’t you?"

"If you want to speak, you’ll naturally answer. If you don’t want to, no matter how much I ask, you’ll keep silent!" Liu Zixuan said calmly.

Yafei laughed approvingly: "I like dealing with people like you! I estimate the day you leave the mountain is not far away. In the Jianghu, we shall meet again, and when you come down the mountain, you will know who I am!"

With that, Yafei tossed a charming smile to Liu Zixuan and headed toward the back mountain with a disciple. Soon, she disappeared into the mountains.

Liu Zixuan squinted and smiled: "Yafei... I haven’t settled the score with the Medical Immortal Sect, nor with you. When I come down the mountain, I’ll definitely find you!"

After leaving Profound Mountain, Liu Zixuan returned to Sword Mountain Peach Blossom House.

"Yo, what’s the big occasion today? Such a feast!"

Upon entering, he was immediately drawn to the dishes on the table and asked curiously.

Old Qing smiled meaningfully: "Today, the old man is basking in your glory!"

"Basking in my glory?" Liu Zixuan scratched his head: "What do you mean?"

"You’ll find out soon enough. Come, have a drink with me!" Old Qing poured a cup of Peach Blossom Brew for Liu Zixuan.

Liu Zixuan, puzzled, walked over and tasted the dishes. They suited his palate, truly delicious, especially with Peach Blossom Brew to soothe the throat.

Old Qing, as if knowing everything, asked: "Is the Nether Fire Stone matter sorted?"

Liu Zixuan nodded: "Sorted!"

"Then you have only one thing left," Old Qing said with a smile.

Liu Zixuan raised his glass without drinking, staring at Old Qing with a smile: "It should be two things."

"Oh? Besides advancing to the Emperor Realm, what else?" Old Qing asked with interest.

"Your true identity," Liu Zixuan laughed.

"Hahahaha!"

Old Qing laughed heartily: "I don’t have any true identity, just an old man sweeping the floor."

Liu Zixuan didn’t press further; if these old fox-like characters wanted to speak, they’d do so without being asked. If they didn’t, even if Liu Zixuan were to kill them, they wouldn’t say a word.

So, he wasn’t eager to ask.

The two sipped their drinks, and footsteps came from the kitchen.

Just then, Xiaoxiao appeared with a steaming plate of fish and smiled: "Old Qing, this is my specialty!"

"Oh, I’ve been craving this crispy fish for so long!" Old Qing quickly stood up.

"Why are you here?" Liu Zixuan asked.

Xiaoxiao exclaimed angrily: "Every place in the Profound Sword Sect is my home, why shouldn’t I be here!"

Liu Zixuan helplessly shrugged, realizing he’d asked a redundant question.

"Don’t start off with a fight," Old Qing, acting as the peacemaker, told Liu Zixuan: "Today’s your lucky day; Xiaoxiao’s culinary skills are the best in the sect, even better than those hired chefs from outside."

Upon hearing Old Qing’s praise, Xiaoxiao became even more proud.

Liu Zixuan rolled his eyes: "A woman is just supposed to cook and do laundry!"

"You look down on us women!" Xiaoxiao immediately got angry.

Old Qing quickly intervened: "Zixuan, don’t say that. You’ll be eating Xiaoxiao’s cooking a lot in the days to come."

Liu Zixuan paused, astonished: "Your parents agreed to let you follow me down the mountain?"

Xiaoxiao smugly replied: "They didn’t agree, it’s my choice. I’m tired of these mountains and want to explore outside. Since no one will take me, I’ll follow you for now."

"Tsk, what a flimsy reason!" Liu Zixuan didn’t bother to argue and started drinking and eating with Old Qing.

After several rounds of drinks, Xiaoxiao left the two men alone. Old Qing opened his murky eyes and smiled: "After much calculation, you’re not truly one of us in the Profound Sword Sect. Instead, I’ll do you a favor. The sect leader had Xiaoxiao convey that in the coming days, you can freely enter the Sword Dao Hall, Sword Heart Hall, and even the Sword Tower to help you quickly break through to Emperor Realm!"

Pretending to be drunk before Xiaoxiao, Liu Zixuan immediately perked up upon hearing this from Old Qing: "Really?"

"Indeed, but I need to give you some pressure." Old Qing smiled seriously: "You haven’t completed what you promised me, so to urge you to progress faster, you’ll have a duel with that expert tomorrow, and the day after, you’ll confront Sword Venerable Ling Xiao!"