Chapter 692: Farewell, Elder Xi Men

But in the end Yan Buji still agreed to explore the secret realm together with Ye Lin; before that, Yan Buji still had a matter to handle.

"Are we going to look for Elder Xi Men?" Ye Lin asked, puzzled.

"We helped his daughter with an illness back then, and it seems there's no medicine now; we should send some medicine over," Yan Buji said with a smile.

"I see, then Hall Master Yan, come back to the Inner Gate with me."

"Alright."

Following Ye Lin, Yan Buji easily arrived inside the Inner Gate. However, times have changed; Yan Buji's wearing the Great Sinful Sect's robes naturally drew many eyes.

And he was with Ye Lin, which showed that Ye Lin had also made a name for himself inside the Inner Gate.

"Ye Lin, why did you bring a Great Sinful Sect member in here?!"

A few Nascent Soul Cultivators walked over, looking displeased at the two.

To be precise, Yan Buji felt that this guy seemed at odds with Ye Lin, and his own status gave him a pretext to cause trouble.

Ye Lin frowned: "Liu Wen, these Hall Master Yan are here to deliver medicine to Elder Xi Men; what grievance do you have?"

"Deliver medicine?" Liu Wen sneered: "Who is Elder Xi Men, how could he possibly need a mere Golden Core cultivator to bring him medicine? Moreover, don't we have Alchemists in Paolong Sacred Land? Clearly you're the one smuggling an outsider in!"

"Don't go too far, Liu Wen!" Ye Lin stepped forward, glaring at him.

In Ye Lin's view, Yan Buji need not mention the past; the feeling he gives now is still as it once was, which is already rare. The two have not become estranged because of their statuses, and mentally Ye Lin still respects Yan Buji as a senior practitioner.

He is a man of deep sentiment and loyalty; how could he allow Yan Buji to be arbitrarily bullied?

Yan Buji didn't really feel anything; he's been looked down upon many times in his life, and in this situation the other party isn't targeting him, so there's no need to get angry.

"It seems that some disciples within Paolong Sacred Land still hold an unfriendly view of the Great Sinful Sect, perhaps because we previously occupied their Outer Gate?" Yan Buji thought.

After all, although they might know vaguely that the two sects have an indescribable relationship, not knowing the specifics is like seeing an outsider claim a share of the family estate (referring to the Great Sinful Sect establishing a sect within Paolong Sacred Land's territory); naturally they won't favor them.

Liu Wen let out a cold laugh, seemingly unafraid of the situation escalating, and shouted loudly: "Ye Lin, you only rely on Elder Pang's prestige; does that mean you can arbitrarily bring outsiders into the sect?!"

The surrounding disciples, hearing the shout, also cast glances.

Seeing both parties, they now had a sense of the situation.

"It's Liu Wen and Ye Lin again; these two start arguing as soon as they meet. When will they have another fight, I guess?"

"What's going on? Is Liu Wen picking a fight or is Ye Lin?"

"Who knows, it sounds like it's related to the old man Ye Lin brought along."

I, Yan Buji, Hall Master of the Alchemical Hall of the Great Sinful Sect, have come to deliver medicine to Elder Xi Men. If you doubt me, shall I report to your esteemed gate elder? It would be improper to cause a scene under everyone's watchful eyes, wouldn't it?

"What are you, then?!" Liu Wen looked at Yan Buji with contempt.

Ye Lin, unable to contain his anger, stepped forward and pointed at Liu Wen: "Say another word, you scoundrel, and I'll break your dog leg!"

"Ye Lin, as a native of Paolong Sacred Land, you would fight side‑by‑side with me over an outsider? What grand bravado!"

"I'm against the matter, not the person, but you've gone too far. Meet me on the training ground later; stop barking here!"

"Hah, you think I'm afraid of you?!"

Just as the two were about to clash, someone finally stepped forward from the side: "What are you all doing? The sect forbids private duels; you all want to be locked in a little dark room, huh?!"

"Elder Zhou."

Seeing the newcomer, Ye Lin and Liu Wen dared not act rashly and respectfully bowed.

"Hmph!" Elder Zhou approached, looking at Yan Buji: "You're here to deliver medicine to Elder Xi Men?"

"Correct." Yan Buji nodded.

"Fine, go to the Transmission Hall. The others may disperse if they have nothing to do; don't linger here. You have idle time, not thinking about cultivation, just watching a drama all day, right?!"

"Thank you."

Finally, Ye Lin glared fiercely at Liu Wen, then led Yan Buji all the way to the Transmission Hall.

In front of the Transmission Hall, Ye Lin sighed: "Sorry, Hall Master Yan, for making you a laughingstock."

"Haha, it's fine. So, do you hold any grudge against Liu Wen?"

"Back then, we clashed over the true‑disciple inheritance. He never managed to defeat me, so I guess he's still resentful," Ye Lin said.

"I see."

"After all, 'true disciple' isn't just a reputation; it also grants them authority over internal sect affairs. Though nominally disciples, in practice they're no worse than some elders."

"Hall Master Yan, please wait here; I'll go report to Elder Xi Men."

"Much obliged."

Ye Lin turned and entered the Transmission Hall; after a short while he emerged, bringing Yan Buji into the Transmission Hall, and they walked into the study.

Seeing Elder Xi Men again, Yan Buji was shocked, staring at Elder Xi Men's empty right hand, wondering who he had fought before that left him missing an arm?!

"Yan Buji has met Elder Xi Men."

"Hmm, I thought you were so busy you'd completely forget about me," Elder Xi Men said with a smile.

"That would never be the case; I must thank Elder Xi Men for his teachings back then. It's just that internal sect affairs have been hectic, and I was in seclusion these past years, so I couldn't rush to deliver the medicine immediately. I ask for your forgiveness," Yan Buji promptly presented a gourd of delicious pills.

Elder Xi Men nodded, reached out to take the pills and store them, then habitually scratched his right shoulder.

"I see you've finally entered the Five Transformations Time Secrets; is there anything you don't understand?"

"I am dull; after years of cultivation I have some insight, yet there are indeed parts I don't grasp…"

Yan Buji voiced some of his cultivation dilemmas, and Elder Xi Men listened carefully before offering some advice.

Yan Buji felt as if he'd obtained a treasure and hurriedly thanked him.

Elder Xi Men nodded: "I originally thought that if you could enter the Inner Gate, I'd have arranged for you to come to the Transmission Hall, but I didn't expect you'd still remain with the Great Sinful Sect."

"I… I had no choice," Yan Buji said with a bitter expression.

Elder Xi Men raised an eyebrow: "When senior Blood Daoist spoke, indeed there was nothing that could be done. However, I've heard of your deeds; had I known you were so capable, I should have taken you into the Inner Gate earlier."

"It was all just a matter of chance; I'm humbled by your generosity, Elder, and feel unworthy."

Yan Buji looked at Elder Xi Men, who kept scratching his right arm, and asked: "Elder Xi Men, your injury…"

Elder Ximen said lightly, "When the senior Blood Daoist revived, the scattered blood Dao Mark spread, and I had to cut off my own arm to save my life."

Hiss....

Is it that absurd?

He knows Elder Ximen is also a strong He Dao stage cultivator, yet could the mere blood qi that scattered when the Blood Daoist revived possess such might?

Simply terrifying.