Chapter 540

"Demon-Locking Tower, Nine Nether Secret Realm, Xuanming World—no one is allowed to enter without permission."

"Xiao, Elder Neuvillette, you are responsible for supervision."

"In addition, considering that Xiao and Miss Yae Miko are also on the verge of transcending the tribulation and breaking through, during this period, try not to leave Shushan."

"If you want to transcend the tribulation in Liyue, you need the nod and consent of Peak Master Zhongli and other Peak Masters and Elders."

"In terms of alchemy at Dazhu Peak, the disciples should be extra diligent to prepare for the Nine Nether Secret Realm Exploration Conference."

"The rules for the Nine Nether Secret Realm Exploration Conference have also been issued to Peak Master Zhongli. If I have not returned by then, Peak Master Zhongli will read them out."

Some of the things that followed were basically about the management of Shushan and various issues that needed attention during the time Jiang Yan was away from Shushan.

From how to make decisions when big things happened, to the planting batches of spiritual herbs and the continued mining of spiritual mines.

The arrangements Jiang Yan made could be said to be extremely detailed.

After a while, Jiang Yan looked at everyone.

"In general, these are the arrangements. After Lumine and Paimon solve their problems, you all pass these arrangements on to her."

"Does anyone have anything to add?"

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other, and suddenly, Miss Yae Miko spoke:

"Sect Master, if there are new genius disciples who want to join Shushan through recommendation, how should we arrange it?"

What Miss Yae Miko was talking about was naturally her old friend Ei, as well as others from Inazuma.

Once Lumine solved the problem, as long as Ei was not stupid, she would definitely bring people over and try to join Shushan.

Miss Yae Miko naturally did not mind using her recommendation privilege on Ei and the others.

But Jiang Yan was not here, and Seeing Zhongli could not make the decision on recruiting disciples.

Jiang Yan pondered slightly and said softly:

"If there are immortal seekers with qualified aptitude who want to join Shushan, you all arrange for them to stay in Shushan Village temporarily."

"After I return, I will consider them one by one before making a final decision."

"But the recommender also needs to guarantee them. If their talent is mediocre..."

Jiang Yan looked at Miss Yae Miko pointedly, and the latter smiled confidently, blinking at Jiang Yan.

If Ei's talent was not good...

then there was probably no one in the world whose talent was good enough.

Even for Ayaka and the others, Miss Yae Miko had a lot of confidence.

"How to judge talent, Peak Master Zhongli knows; at that time, ask Peak Master Zhongli to screen them first."

Jiang Yan said the last sentence, setting the tone for this matter.

Miss Yae Miko was somewhat emotional.

Waiting for Jiang Yan to return before joining Shushan would be a bit too late.

Even if Ei's talent was outstanding, this little time might not be enough for her to become familiar with the power of cultivators.

The subsequent Nine Nether Secret Realm Exploration Conference would not be temporarily postponed just because Ei and the others were not familiar with it.

At that time, it was estimated that Ei and the others would have to follow in to adventure in a daze, and the danger would seem to be higher.

It was better to find an Elder to follow along.

But to say let them not go to the Nine Nether Secret Realm Exploration Conference, that was even more impossible.

No one knew how often the Nine Nether Secret Realm Exploration Conference would be held; this was a proper, extremely rare opportunity to get rich.

If they were lucky, let alone finding resources for long-term cultivation here,

it was not impossible to find opportunities left by predecessors.

How did Seeing Zhongli get that top-grade spiritual weapon, the Xuan Yi Sword?

Everyone remembered it clearly.

Countless Shushan powerhouses had gone to the Nine Nether Secret Realm over the years, and quite a few had unfortunately fallen.

They didn't ask for another Xuan Yi Sword, but getting a Dharma treasure would be a profit.

Don't look at Lady Ningguang and the others who seemed to have many treasures, so one could say everyone had many Dharma treasures.

Dharma treasures were still rare items until now.

The Tsaritsa, Furina, and Neuvillette didn't have a single one.

Diluc and Kaeya, who joined Shushan early, didn't have one either.

Dharma treasures were still very popular.

Others could gamble, but when Ei and the others joined Shushan, they would at most go to the Nine Nether Secret Realm to broaden their horizons.

However, this was not something Miss Yae Miko should worry about. Being able to fight for the qualification for them to join Shushan now was enough.

Asking for anything else, let alone whether Jiang Yan would be unhappy, the other fellow disciples would probably have opinions.

Seeing that everyone had no other questions, Jiang Yan simply made the final decision.

"If there is nothing else, then let's arrange it like this."

"Peak Master Zhongli, I'll give you an afternoon to make some preparations. In the evening, we will set off for the Demon-Locking Tower together."

"Everyone, please worry more about Shushan's affairs."

As soon as the words fell, Seeing Zhongli looked at Jiang Yan and bowed:

"Sect Master, I don't have anything that needs further preparation; everything I need to carry has been prepared in advance."

"We can set off for the Demon-Locking Tower at any time."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan was stunned for a moment, then said somewhat helplessly:

"You are quite eager... but the danger of the Demon-Locking Tower is far beyond your imagination. It is best to be fully prepared before going."

"I am naturally aware of the danger of the Demon-Locking Tower."

Seeing Zhongli shook his head, looking at Jiang Yan with persistence.

"Sect Master, rest assured, I will not joke with my own life. I have been preparing for this day for a long time."

"Even, I have already taken out the flying sword left by the Master, which Senior Brother Xuan Xing left behind."

"With this sword, even an ordinary Spirit Refining and Void Returning demon beast is not a problem."

Seeing Seeing Zhongli still very persistent, Jiang Yan shook his head and laughed.

"Your obsession is quite heavy, but that's fine... with such an obsession, if you can solve it during this trip to the Nine Nether Secret Realm, your breakthrough to Spirit Refining and Void Returning will be even easier."

"Since you have made preparations, then later, we will set off for the Demon-Locking Tower."

Hearing this, Seeing Zhongli breathed a sigh of relief and bowed:

"Thank you, Sect Master."

Seeing that he had finished his business, Alice also raised her hand.

"Sect Master, I also plan to take advantage of today to go to the Dark Sea."

Jiang Yan raised his eyebrows, looking somewhat helpless:

"You really know how to pick your time. Today, both Peak Master Zhongli and I have left Shushan. If you leave again, Shushan's affairs will all be left to Peak Master Venti and other Elders."

As soon as the words fell, Venti looked at Alice with a resentful expression.

Of course, Alice didn't care about Venti's resentful expression.

But she still blinked her eyes with a smile.

"Going to the Dark Sea today, if it's early, I can come back tonight. If it's later, I'll be back tomorrow at this time."

"It won't delay anything. Klee is still in Shushan. If you are not here, Sect Master, I have to take good care of Klee."

Jiang Yan nodded slightly and said softly:

"As long as you know what you are doing, is there anyone else who has something to deal with?"

Everyone was silent. Seeing this, Jiang Yan stood up and walked out of the Sect Hall.

Seeing Zhongli followed closely behind, and others also followed Jiang Yan. Not long after, they arrived at the entrance of the Demon-Locking Tower.

Even though they had seen the Demon-Locking Tower many times, observing it at such a close distance now, they still couldn't help but feel somewhat shocked.

Even though the Demon-Locking Tower itself had already blocked most of the demonic energy inside.

But ultimately, it still revealed an evil and charming aura.

From far away, it made people feel somewhat suffocated.

Even though Seeing Zhongli had made full preparations, he couldn't help but feel somewhat nervous at this time.

Compared to other buildings in Shushan, the Demon-Locking Tower was not exquisite and majestic; on the contrary, it revealed a rich retro and dilapidated style overall.

It looked like a tall tower that had been abandoned for a long time.

Jiang Yan looked at the Demon-Locking Tower quietly for a moment, then turned to look at Seeing Zhongli. ===== CHAPTER 541 =====