As the disciples cheered, Elder Cheng and the other two stepped forward to welcome Lu Xuan's return.
"Lu Xuan, you've given us a big surprise in half a year. Haha!" Elder Cheng laughed out loud. The Sword Sect had not been in the limelight for many years. This time, not only did they stand out in front of the nine sub-sects, they even brought the limelight to the Sky Saber Sect. After this, the Sky Saber Sect would no longer think that the Wind Sword School's Sword Sect was just a name.
Lu Xuan naturally didn't dare act carelessly when facing these elders, and he revealed a trace of a smile before he bowed to them and said, "Greetings, Elder Cheng, Elder Xu, and Elder Lin. I was fortunate to have accomplished my mission and successfully seized first place for the Sword Sect."
"It's rare that you still remember this. If you did not return in time, our Sword Sect's ranking would not be good." Elder Xu stroked his beard and smiled.
At this moment, Lin Xinyi and the others also walked up and stood behind the three elders. They looked at Lu Xuan with joy in their eyes. As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. They had not seen him for half a year, and they all missed him very much.
Turning around and seeing Lin Xinyi and the others, Elder Lin laughed and said, "Alright, Elder Cheng, don't waste the time of young people catching up. Let's return to the Sword Sect first."
Hearing this, the disciples of the Sword Sect all laughed kindly. However, the laughter sounded ambiguous.
Lin Xinyi blushed slightly, but she did not show any fear. They had not seen each other for so long, and she indeed missed him very much.
Looking at Lu Xuan, Lin Xinyi seemed to have a lot of words to say, but she did not know where to start. After a while, she squeezed out a few words, "Seeing that you did not return for so long, I thought something happened to you. But it's good that you are safe now."
"What could have happened to me? It's very good." Lu Xuan smiled. At the same time, he reached out to stroke Lin Xinyi's slightly messy hair. However, he sighed softly in his heart. This training trip could be said to be really dangerous. Whether it was in the Zhang Clan's land of inheritance or when they encountered the people from the Profound Ice Pavilion who were chasing after Zhao Binger.
If anything had gone wrong, it would have been hard to say whether or not he would have been able to stand there in one piece, let alone completely retreating from the Heavenly Sword Sect. However, while it was dangerous, the rewards were great. Compared to before he left the Wind Sword Sect, Lu Xuan had undergone a complete transformation.
However, Lu Xuan's gentle actions made some people jealous.
"Hmph hmph, it's very good indeed. Not only has your strength increased greatly, you've even brought back a beauty that's as beautiful as a flower. I presume you've lived this half a year extremely carefree, right?" Chen Xiaohan's voice sounded out, and her face was filled with a jealous expression.
Hearing this, Lu Xuan did not know whether to laugh or cry. He shook his head and said, "It's not what you think it is. However, I really have to thank you this time. If it were not for the three Talisman Scrolls, I'm afraid you would not be able to see me now."
Chen Xiaohan was slightly shocked. She did not care about her jealousy and quickly said, "You met with danger? Did something happen to you? "
Lin Xinyi looked at Lu Xuan with worry in her eyes. Although Lu Xuan was fine, it was common for cultivators to suffer from hidden injuries when they met with danger.
Looking at the two women's concerned gazes, Lu Xuan felt warmth in his heart. He shook his head and said, "It was a close call, but no danger. That's why I said it was all thanks to your Talisman Scrolls."
Chen Xiaohan heaved a sigh of relief. The jealousy that had just disappeared surged up again. She snorted and said, "What's the point of just saying thank you? You should at least give me some substantial compensation, right?"
"Substantial compensation?" Lu Xuan was stunned. He did not know what he had that Miss Chen would like.
"What do you think?" Chen Xiaohan glared at Lu Xuan. Her nimble tongue quickly licked her lips. It was extremely seductive.
Lu Xuan was not a newbie. He immediately understood. However, he did not expect Chen Xiaohan to be so bold. She dared to tease him in front of so many people. He quickly coughed awkwardly and said, "This is not the place to talk. Let's return to the Sword Sect first. I can still stay in the inner sect for seven days. I have plenty of time."
"Coward!" Chen Xiaohan muttered angrily. She was a lively and extremely bold person. Otherwise, she would not have pretended to be asleep to tease Lu Xuan. After not seeing each other for half a year, she missed Lu Xuan even more. Naturally, she did not care about what others thought.
"Ninth Uncle, you haven't been back to Wind Sword School for a long time. Why don't you come back to the Sword Sect with me for a few days? We can go back together in a few days. I want to go home and see my father." Lu Xuan bowed to Ninth Uncle. This time, it was all thanks to Ninth Uncle's help. Otherwise, he would have missed the Sect Competition.
Ninth Uncle nodded and said with a smile, "That's good. I have a good relationship with the Elders of your Sword Sect. It's a good time to catch up with old friends."
"Dong Shuang, Peng Xu, you two come with me." Lu Xuan turned his head and said to Zhang Dongshuang and Peng Xu. The two naturally nodded. They came with Lu Xuan, so they naturally had to follow Lu Xuan. Otherwise, they would be kicked out of Wind Sword School because they were unfamiliar with the place and people.
"Sister Lin, we have to keep a close eye on him. Dong Shuang, Dong Shuang, listen to how intimately he calls you." Chen Xiaohan whispered in Lin Xinyi's ear. She was careless and directly regarded herself and Lin Xinyi as comrades on the same front.
Lin Xinyi could only smile helplessly. However, as a woman, it was absolutely impossible to say that she did not mind this kind of thing. In addition, Chen Xiaohan had said too much, so Lin Xinyi felt an inexplicable sense of urgency in her heart.
The group of people chatted as they walked. Lu Xuan did not just talk to the girls but took the initiative to find Xia Ye and Xing Feng.
These two used to be good friends. Although they had not seen each other for a long time, their friendship was still there. Seeing that Lu Xuan was the same as before, Xia Ye and Xing Feng were relieved.
"I thought that after your strength increased, you wouldn't remember us brothers anymore!" Xia Ye joked. However, what he said was the truth. Lu Xuan's current strength and status were not something that Xia Ye and Xing Feng could compare with. A prospective core disciple who could defeat the top core disciple of Sky Saber Sect was definitely someone that Wind Sword School would focus on nurturing.
"Haha, am I that kind of person? No matter how strong Lu Xuan is, Lu Xuan is still Lu Xuan! " Although Lu Xuan's tone was calm, the determination revealed still made Xia Ye and Xing Feng feel warmth in their hearts.
"We are brothers. After we go back, let's drink until we are drunk!" Xia Ye laughed and patted Lu Xuan's shoulder. Then, he turned his head and said to Lin Tian and Mo Dengchen, "Two core senior brothers, Lu Xuan has become brothers with us. You won't turn your back on him, right?"
Lin Tian and Mo Dengchen looked at each other and smiled. Then, they said in unison, "Let's go back and drink until we are drunk!"
Seeing that Lu Xuan was so close to Xia Ye and the others, Lin Tian and Mo Dengchen were a little envious. One of them used to be a spoiled brat. Aside from lackeys, he did not have any friends. The other cultivated all day long and did not even have a lackey. They did not feel it before, but ever since they got to know Xia Ye and the others because of Lu Xuan, they enjoyed this feeling.
Along with cheers and laughter all along the way, all of them returned to the Sword Sect.
After returning to the Sword Sect, Lu Xuan temporarily left and went to the place where the three great elders were. Although he was about to leave the Sword Sect, after staying here for so long, Lu Xuan had long regarded himself as a member of the Sword Sect.
After a long conversation, Elder Cheng and the others also told him in detail what happened after Lu Xuan left. After knowing that Elder Fang had helped him kill Xu Wenyang, Lu Xuan felt even more grateful to Elder Fang. After this matter was over, he had to personally thank her.
After that, Lu Xuan also made his own request. First, he hoped that after he left, the three great elders would try their best to take care of his friends. Second, Lu Xuan wanted to exchange all of his treasured weapons for treasured swords.
There were many treasured weapons on Lu Xuan, but it was a pity that they were all sabers. Among the people he knew, there were only a few who used sabers, but there were quite a few who used swords. In any case, it was useless to keep them, so he wanted to give them to Xia Ye and the others.
With regards to this, the three great elders readily agreed. Not to mention exchanging, even if Lu Xuan asked for it, with his merits, it would not be difficult. Immediately, the three great elders took out a few treasured swords from the Sword Sect's treasury and handed them over to Lu Xuan.
"Lu Xuan, your talent is outstanding. In the short span of a year, you rose from the fourth layer of the Body Refinement Realm to the tenth layer. Your potential is limitless, and your future is even more limitless. Although you are a member of the Sword Sect, in reality, the Sword Sect did not give you much help. This time, you were able to help the Sword Sect seize first place. I, Cheng, thank you." Elder Cheng's expression was solemn, and he actually bowed to Lu Xuan.
As an elder bowed to a disciple, it could be said that it was unprecedented. Lu Xuan hurriedly helped Elder Cheng up and said: "Elder, you are too serious. As a member of the Sword Sect, I naturally have to help the Sword Sect. Moreover, Elder Xu has shown me great kindness. Even if I helped the Sword Sect seize first place, I still feel that I cannot repay you. In the future, no matter where I go, I will always be a disciple of the Sword Sect!"
As he looked at Lu Xuan who spoke with sincerity, Elder Cheng's heart was filled with gratification. He never thought that in the Sword Sect's most desolate time, he would be able to meet a disciple with both exceptional talent and disposition. It was enough!
"After this, you will be a Core Disciple. I reckon you won't be able to use the reward for seizing first place in the Sword Sect. I will help you pass your portion to Lin Xinyi. As long as one of the three great elders of the Sword Sect remains, they will definitely help protect her." Elder Cheng took the initiative to speak. He knew that Lu Xuan was a person who valued friendship the most. After leaving the inner sect, the only person he couldn't let go of was Lin Xinyi.
When he heard those words, Lu Xuan was naturally quite happy. With the three great elders looking after him, he could be at ease about Lin Xinyi.
After finishing his business, Lu Xuan bid farewell to the three great elders and returned to the residence of the disciples. Xia Ye, Lin Tian, and the others had been waiting for a long time. Jars of aged wine filled the table, waiting for Lu Xuan's return to celebrate. Today was Lu Xuan's return, and at the same time, it was a day where he would display his might. It was definitely worth celebrating.
After three rounds of wine, Lu Xuan immediately took out three Treasure Tier longswords from his storage ring. One for Xia Ye, Xing Feng, and Lin Xinyi. Xia Ye and Xing Feng were shocked by such precious gifts, and they quickly declined. However, how could Lu Xuan allow them to refuse? To Xia Ye and the others, perhaps Treasure Tier weapons were precious, but with Lu Xuan's current strength and status, they were nothing.
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