Chapter 825 (2/2)

“In the future, if you two have any issues, go directly to your senior brother, Lin Jing.

If he cannot resolve them, then go find the Alliance Hierarch.”

“As for me, once I come out of closed-door cultivation, I will look for you.”

Ji Xiyue and Changyun Yuanlei both nodded and said:

“Understood, Master!”

Elder Qi nodded slightly, then turned to Ji Xiyue and said:

“Xiyue, later, take these two brothers around to get familiar with the Elixir Alliance.”

“After they are familiar with it, take them to the two caves near your residence; those will be their dwellings from now on.”

“Yes, Master!”

Ji Xiyue bowed, addressing Elder Qi.

Elder Qi nodded again, then said to Lin Jing and the others:

“Alright…”

“Now that everything is arranged, you can go.

I need to start my closed-door cultivation and work on the elixir recipe.”

Elder Qi was indeed straightforward; after assigning Lin Jing and his companions to Ji Xiyue, he immediately dismissed them.

Seeing how decisive Elder Qi was, Lin Jing and his companions did not delay.

They bid farewell to Elder Qi and immediately left the valley.

After they left, a formation enveloped the valley, making it impossible for Lin Jing and his companions to enter even if they wanted to.

After coming out, Lin Jing and Changyun Yuanlei looked dumbly at the valley now shrouded by the formation, then slowly said:

“Has Master always been like this?”

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiyue sighed gently, then replied:

“He has always been like this.

Even I, having followed him for decades, have only seen him a handful of times.”

“You’ll get used to it.”

Lin Jing and Changyun Yuanlei nodded upon hearing this.

Then,

Lin Jing turned to Ji Xiyue, smiling as he spoke:

“I didn’t expect we would meet again so quickly, Ji Daoyou…”

Ji Xiyue then looked at Lin Jing, sizing him up, then spoke:

“When we parted, your cultivation was not much different from mine, but now I find I can no longer gauge your cultivation.”

Lin Jing then said:

“It was also good luck.

After we parted, I ventured into ancient ruins and came across a great opportunity, which led to a significant breakthrough in my cultivation.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiyue couldn’t help but express envy:

“Such fortune as yours really is enviable.”

After this point, Ji Xiyue didn’t inquire further, but looked at Lin Jing and Changyun Yuanlei:

“Lin Senior Brother…”

“Changyun Junior Brother…”

“Let’s go.

I’ll show you to the caves prepared for you.

After you’ve seen them, I’ll show you around the Inner City and give you a complete tour of our Elixir Alliance.”

“What do you think?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Jing nodded and said:

“That would be great; thank you for leading the way, Ji Daoyou.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiyue quickly responded:

“Senior Brother Lin, please don’t…”

“Now that our cultivation levels are worlds apart, I dare not assume the title of Daoyou.

It would be better to call me Junior Sister from now on.”

Having said that, Ji Xiyue looked at Lin Jing, her smile widening, restoring some of her usual demeanor:

“I never dreamed that one day I would be your Junior Sister…”

“Life is indeed full of surprises…”

“But this is good.

Now that you are my Senior Brother, I can continue to openly consult you about Alchemy Techniques.”

“And…”

“By leveraging our relationship, I can consult you on Alchemy Techniques without having to offer anything in return.”

“Thinking about it, I still come out ahead…”

With that, Ji Xiyue looked at Lin Jing, playfully winked, and then, smiling, said:

“Wouldn’t you agree, Senior Brother Lin?”

Lin Jing: “…”

“Yes!”