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Chapter 25: A Fire Ignites in Xiao Qing's Heart:
Xu Ze turned his head and saw Xiao Lan hurrying into the courtyard.
Because of last night's attack, Xiao Lan still wore a thick neck brace, her face marked by a look of resentment.
Xiao Lan was now eager to catch the thief who had intruded into the room last night and punish them severely.
Seeing the anger on Xiao Lan's face, Xu Ze couldn't help but chuckle. "I didn't expect you to hold such a grudge." He patted Xiao Lan's head with a wry smile. "So, tell me, how do you plan to find that person?"
Although Xu Ze knew the intruder possessed a Heavenly Demon Physique, such a physique was a rare talent that couldn't be easily identified. With at least 100,000 disciples in the Heavenly Dark Sect, finding the culprit wouldn't be easy.
"Last night, I felt it! That woman was about this tall." Xiao Lan gestured with her hands in front of her chest, indicating that the woman's development was indeed better than hers.
"And she wasn't very tall, about the same height as me..." Xu Ze couldn't help but laugh. "You noticed quite a bit, didn't you?"
"Of course, Xiao Lan is very sensitive to such things!" Xiao Lan said proudly with her hands on her hips.
But soon, Xu Ze coughed, trying to hide his amusement.
Last night's intruder had been wounded on her right leg by his spiritual sword, and the injury was severe. If she was a disciple of the Heavenly Dark Sect, they only needed to look for a girl with a leg injury. However, Xu Ze had no intention of pursuing the matter further. The Ten Thousand Sects Conference was approaching, and as the Holy Son of the Heavenly Dark Sect, he needed to prepare.
The Ten Thousand Sects Conference would occur once every ten years. The Eastern Imperial royal family invited sects from within and beyond the Eastern Imperial domain to gather at the palace.
At first glance, it was a grand banquet hosted by the royal family, but in reality, it was a gathering of sect interests.
The sects exchanged benefits while the royal family reaped the rewards—a win-win situation for both sides. Only the Heavenly Dark Sect stood apart. Leng Youran, being above the Profound realm, had always disdainfully avoided these gatherings. Yet, for some reason, she had decided to attend this time and wanted Xu Ze to accompany her. It was puzzling.
However, Xu Ze was used to this. Leng Youran was unpredictable, doing things on a whim, and nothing she did surprised him anymore. Perhaps this was the nature of someone at the pinnacle in the cultivation.
Xu Ze's heart burned with determination. He had come to this world to reach the peak of cultivation, achieving heights others couldn't dream of. As a transmigrator, if he couldn't accomplish this, he might as well give up his position to someone else.
"Xiao Lan, you can leave now. I'm going to retreat for a while to cultivate."
"Eh?" Xiao Lan, still feeling smug, was taken aback and looked at Xu Ze in surprise. "Holy Son, aren't we going to investigate the intruder from last night?"
"I have more important matters to attend to." Xu Ze replied, nodding as he turned toward the retreat chamber.
More important matters...
"But I think the Holy Son's affairs are very important..." Xiao Lan muttered, scratching her head in confusion as she watched Xu Ze's retreating figure.
...
(In the sect master's residence)
Leng Youran stood by the window, gazing at the garden filled with birds and flowers.
Behind her, a young woman in black robes with a tilted ghost mask knelt on one knee, respectfully presenting her report. "Sect Master, I have gathered the information you requested."
"Oh?" Leng Youran glanced at the young woman. She took a thin booklet from the woman's hands and started reading it. Inside, it detailed the meaning of 'gentleness.'
"In the past two days, I have interviewed 3,500 female disciples, 4,300 male disciples, three female elders, five male elders, and 132 stewards, both male and female. Altogether, I have collected 611 different answers."
"Please, have a look."
As Leng Youran browsed through the densely written booklet, she nodded in satisfaction. "Well done, Zi Xuan. You are indeed my most trusted subordinate."
Zi Xuan's heart swelled with pride, and she quickly bowed. "Thank you for your praise, Sect Master!"
"You may leave."
"Yes..." Zi Xuan bowed her head and disappeared from the room.
Leng Youran sat at her desk, flipping through the booklet with great interest.
"Is that so?"
"Being obedient... does that count as gentleness?"
"Eh? The gentleness between lovers is different from that between ordinary people?"
...
Outside, Xiao Qing passed by and glanced at Leng Youran sitting at the desk with the booklet.
Seeing the booklet in Leng Youran's hands, Xiaoqing's eyes were filled with endless admiration.
"As expected of the Sect Master... Even though she stands at the pinnacle of the cultivation, she never forgets to read and improve herself."
"Even though I'm just a small maid, if the Sect Master is still working hard, what excuse do I have to remain idle?"
At this moment, Xiao Qing felt like a fire had been ignited in her heart.
-To be continued!