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Chapter 629 The world is indeed vast and full of wonders! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

As the elder spoke, he scolded the stunned disciples around him, "What are you all standing there for?! Hurry up and brew the best 'Snow-Topped Spirit Mist'! Also, bring all the spirit fruits and pastries from the storeroom! We have distinguished guests, and you have no sense of propriety at all!"

This sudden, almost fawning scene completely stunned Lü Mumu. Her red lips parted slightly, and her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

This elder usually ignored the general guarding Han Tie Pass, and even when facing Wang Jianjun, he only gave him a perfunctory response. He didn't even give Khan Huyan Lan a good look. When had he ever seen him be so polite to such a young court official, or even show him such awe?

Li Chen remained calm and composed, simply nodding slightly: "Elder, you are too kind."

What followed, the so-called "chat," made Lü Mumu feel increasingly uneasy.

Li Chen mostly asked casual questions about the situation in the north and the sect's recent developments. His elder, who was usually sparing with words and unfathomable, answered questions as if he were a teacher, speaking frankly and without reservation, with an attitude that was almost cautious.

After chatting for a while, Li Chen casually mentioned, "I have long heard that the Sumeru Lingxiao Pavilion is a reclusive immortal sect with magnificent scenery. Since I am here, I would like to take a look at your sect's mountain gate and pay my respects to your sect leader. Would that be convenient for me?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding disciples all showed a hint of disapproval on their faces.

The position of the sect leader of a secluded sect is so prestigious that it is not something that outsiders can simply meet.

Moreover, they all knew that the sect leader was currently in seclusion deep in the snowy mountains, trying to break through to a higher realm, and had already given instructions not to see any outsiders.

Lu Mumu felt a surge of anxiety and was about to remind Li Chen of this matter and subtly inform him of the sect leader's seclusion.

To everyone's surprise, the elder of her family did not hesitate at all. He immediately patted his chest and assured her in a resolute tone, "Convenient! Of course convenient! It is an honor for my Sumeru Lingxiao Pavilion that Commander Cheng is willing to condescend to go! I will lead the way for you! My mount, the Snow Cloud Tiger, can travel a thousand miles a day and is extremely fast. It will not delay the Commander's time!"

These words left the surrounding disciples completely dumbfounded. They all looked at Li Chen with astonished and uncertain eyes, wondering what kind of earth-shattering background this young man had.

Lu Mumu covered her mouth, staring in shock at Li Chen, who remained calm beside her, her heart filled with turmoil.

The Snow Cloud Tiger is also a rare spirit beast. It moves through the snow mountain area as if it were flat ground, and in less than half a day, it has arrived at the depths of the snow mountain in the Northern Region.

After passing through an invisible spiritual barrier, the scene before me suddenly opened up.

Surrounded by several majestic snow-capped peaks, a vast valley and jade terrace were hidden within.

The magnificent palaces and pavilions are built against the mountain, with their eaves and brackets all made of some kind of ice crystal jade. Under the snow and sunlight, they shimmer with seven colors, like a fairyland.

The air was filled with the purest spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and every breath was refreshing. Glowing spiritual herbs and flowers could be seen everywhere in the valley, and even a few spirit deer and cranes strolled leisurely, creating a scene of celestial beauty.

Lu Mumu was still immersed in the magnificence of her sect's sacred land when she saw several streaks of light rushing towards her from the direction of the main hall!
The leader was a slender woman dressed in a wide, moon-white robe with cloud patterns, her sleeves fluttering, like a fairy from Mount Guye who was untouched by worldly affairs.

When the figure landed gracefully, Lü Mumu saw the person's face clearly and was so surprised that she almost cried out!
The person who came was none other than her master, who should have been in seclusion deep in the snowy mountains, the sect master of the Sumeru Lingxiao Pavilion, whose Daoist name was "Ice Lotus"!
The Ice Lotus Immortal possessed a simple and unadorned appearance, seemingly no more than twenty years old, yet her actual age was unknown. Her brows held a snow-capped mountain-like purity and sanctity, her body radiating Daoist energy, her aura unfathomable, like an ancient ice lotus, detached from the world.

At this moment, this reclusive sect leader, who held a position of great prestige and was rarely seen even by the sect elders, actually came out of seclusion to greet him personally!
Immortal Binglian's gaze fell on Li Chen, and a faint, extremely complex respect appeared on her cold face. She bowed slightly, and her voice was as clear as ice spring striking jade: "I did not know that you had come from afar. I, Binglian, have failed to greet you properly. I hope you will forgive me."

When Lü Mumu saw her ethereal and esteemed sect master treating Li Chen, a border commander, with such politeness and even an indescribable air of respect, her mind went blank.

Who exactly is this Commandant Cheng?!
Lu Mumu quickly walked to her master's side and bowed respectfully, saying, "Disciple Mumu greets Master."

Binglian Zhenren merely nodded slightly, but her gaze never left Li Chen. She turned to the side and gestured for him to come in: "Commander Cheng, please come in for a chat." Her polite attitude made Lü Mumu secretly startled once again.

The appearance of Ice Lotus Immortal was indeed beyond Li Chen's expectations. She was not stunningly beautiful, but rather had a simple and unpretentious beauty. Her features were ordinary, yet they combined to create a strange harmony and tranquility.

Her eyes were clear and bright, as if reflecting the eternal ice and snow, without any worldly distractions, only a kind of composure and wisdom that had been tempered by the years.

Facing such a pure-hearted and transcendent cultivator, Li Chen felt only appreciation and peace, without any lust for men or women.

The two entered the main hall of the sect and took their seats.

As Lü Mumu expected, her personal disciple could only stand quietly beside her master like a maid, listening to the two of them talk.

Li Chen and True Person Binglian discussed the landscape of sects in the north, the current situation of hidden sects, and interesting anecdotes from the cultivation world.

During the conversation, Li Chen mentioned that he was also somewhat familiar with some of the unique cultivation methods of the Eternal Day Empire, and casually showed a wisp of pure and strange energy. The energy was neither spiritual power nor profound energy, but carried a scorching and sacred aura.

Ice Lotus True Person's usually placid face finally revealed a hint of genuine surprise. After carefully sensing it for a moment, she exclaimed, "This power has a peculiar attribute and its operation is even more mysterious and extraordinary. It is unlike any other school I know, yet it contains the purest and most yang true meaning of the law. Indeed, the world is full of wonders."

After chatting for a while, Li Chen changed the subject, glancing at Lü Mumu who was standing quietly to the side, and said in a natural tone, "Master, I feel a connection with Miss Mumu. She is intelligent and kind-hearted, and I admire her greatly."
"Would the Master allow her to stay by my side and cultivate for a period of time?"

Lu Mumu was startled, her heart leaping.

As one of Master Binglian's most valued disciples, she thought that her master would never agree to such an abrupt request, let alone ask her to leave the sect and follow an "outsider".

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Master Binglian did not hesitate at all. Instead, as if afraid that Li Chen would change his mind, she immediately replied, "This is Mu Mu's good fortune! It is her blessing to receive guidance from Commander Cheng. How could I refuse? Mu Mu, quickly thank Commander Cheng!"

His tone even carried a hint of barely perceptible urgency.

Lu Mumu was completely dumbfounded and could only thank Li Chen as instructed, her mind a complete mess.

My precious disciple has always been the apple of my master's eye, so why is he worthless today?
What she didn't know was that today was the day her beloved child would finally have a chance to shine!
(End of this chapter)