Cultivation begins with planting techniques

Although it is just a guess based on brief information, without any real evidence.

Logically speaking, even if someone truly admires the disciples working under their command and wants to invest in them, it would be a mistake.

However, without any master-disciple relationship, someone like Old Man Pan, who opened his heart and even prepared the evil energy needed for advancement, suddenly disappeared without a trace.

This seems to carry the meaning of a keepsake.

Listening to the conversation between Li Ye and Lian Yang.

Upon discovering that even this innate steward's expression had changed slightly, the others who had originally come to pay their respects to Li Ye and offer their immediate congratulations also changed color.

Although Old Man Pan was lazy, he wasn't usually too harsh on them.

Unless it's something too troublesome, the old man won't really punish them, which is already quite considerate for these spirit farmers.

But in the blink of an eye, it was said that he was not hiding in his cave in seclusion, but had disappeared and might even have died at the hands of others.

This is truly hard to accept.

"Yes……"

"Ever since that unfamiliar deacon arrived, Deacon Pan has never shown his face again, and we don't know if it's related to that person..."

Someone in the grenadier murmured.

"An unfamiliar butler?"

Lian Yang frowned and looked at the man.

This left him somewhat at a loss, unsure whether he should continue speaking.

"That senior brother is a middle-aged man with graying temples. He has a faint but powerful sword aura and a rather imposing presence... I wonder if Lian Yang recognizes him?"

Li Ye interjected at the right moment, relieving the pressure on him, and then asked a question.

"Given his appearance, and the fact that he has some connection with Senior Brother Pan..."

Lian Yang's furrowed brows did not relax as he pondered silently, and finally came up with a candidate.

"That's right! It should be Senior Brother Gong Xiaochuan. He seems to have some connection with Senior Brother Pan, and not long ago, their mutual friend, Senior Sister Shao, was killed by people from the Netherworld Sect!"

He spoke with a hint of doubt, but his expression was serious. "This matter is difficult to ascertain. I would appreciate it if you would come with me to report it so that the sect can investigate."

He was, after all, a Xiantian steward who held a position in the Pill Hall.

Now that they'd run into each other, Lian Yang couldn't just ignore it.

"It is my duty, senior brother, please lead the way!"

Li Ye said with a serious expression.

As for the Lingnong disciples, they were no longer able to get a word in edgewise.

Under Lian Yang's instructions, they all set to work and gathered the medicinal herbs to complete their quota for this mission.

After putting away the medicinal herbs, Lian Yang smiled slightly at Li Ye and invited him to set off together.

Watching the two beams of light disappear into the distance.

The Lingnong disciples gathered together, each of them looking somewhat dazed.

The contrast between Lian Yang's polite attitude towards Li Ye and his casual instructions to them was still vivid in his mind, leaving him with mixed feelings.

Given Li Ye's consistent performance, everyone believed that it was only a matter of time before he broke through to the Innate Realm.

At most, it's just a difference between success and failure.

But this is too fast... He's only been a student for a few years, how did he reach such a level?!
Such genius is truly unimaginable!

Some people looked towards Steward Pan's cave, which remained completely still, and could not hide their bewilderment and worry.

If the brief conversation between Li Ye and Lian Yang just now was true, then Steward Pan is most likely already in grave danger. At that point, another innate steward from another sect will surely take over this responsibility.

Who knows who will come... If they are not of good character, their future days will probably be difficult!
………………

Li Ye has successfully broken through to the Innate Realm at such a young age; his future achievements are likely to be extraordinary.

Lian Yang also had a strong desire to befriend this promising junior brother.

When they went with him to the Pill Hall and the Law Enforcement Hall to explain the matter of Old Man Pan, they wanted to call out Senior Brother Gong Xiaochuan to confirm, but found that the other party was not in the sect.

According to insiders, he also left the sect to seek revenge on the people of the Netherworld Sect, which indirectly confirms the speculation about Old Man Pan's disappearance.

However, without any concrete information and before the specific time limit for disappearance has been reached, it is impossible to determine the fate of a sect deacon.

As for Pan Yuexing's whereabouts, we can only put it aside for now and wait until Gong Xiaochuan returns to the sect to inquire if there are any other clues before making a final judgment.

After that, the matter came to an end.

Lian Yang did not leave, but personally accompanied Li Ye to change his identity token, complete his promotion in the sect, and handle all the affairs properly.

"I really have to thank Senior Brother Lian this time. Without your guidance, I would not have been able to complete these miscellaneous tasks so smoothly, especially since I had just been promoted to Steward Pan and then disappeared."

After changing his clothes and acquiring his token, Li Ye walked out of the main hall and bowed to Lian Yang in thanks.

"Hey! Junior Brother Li, you're being too polite!"

Lian Yang waved his hand repeatedly.

"Since I happened to be here when you successfully advanced, and Senior Brother Pan's fate is still unknown, it's only right that I, as your fellow disciple, help you with some miscellaneous tasks..."

"However, even after achieving this innate level, one still needs to hold a position within the sect. Do you have any thoughts on that?"

He didn't intend to recruit Li Ye for the Pill Hall.

The Heavenly Sword Sect excels in combat, and among all arts, it is particularly accomplished in the art of sword forging.

Although this alchemy business is of some scale and can supply some of its own needs, it does lack a certain foundation.

Li Ye had already advanced to the Innate Realm at the young age of twenty. He could have easily attracted the attention of the sect's elders and even the Supreme Elders with such talent, thus gaining a brighter future.

There's no need for them to go to their medicine hall and deal with herbs and minerals.

But after hearing this, Li Ye thought for a moment and said:
"To be honest, I, Li, am naturally drawn to plants and trees, and this herb garden is the perfect place for me to cultivate..."

"Now that Senior Brother Pan's whereabouts are unknown, his position is inevitably vacant. I wonder if I could temporarily fill in?"

"It's not too late to make changes once Senior Brother Pan returns or there is concrete news."

"This……"

Lian Yang's expression was somewhat strange.

The Pill Hall was already a relatively neglected place within the Heavenly Sword Sect, yet this Junior Brother Li was particularly fond of the position of manager of the Spirit Herb Garden, a position that was not very popular even within the Pill Hall.

This was truly beyond his expectations.

However, if it's due to a special physical condition, it's not entirely incomprehensible.

This also explains why Junior Brother Li, whose spiritual root aptitude was not particularly outstanding, was able to break through to the Innate Realm at such a young age with just a little support from Old Man Pan.

He thought for a moment, then simply said:

"There is a precedent for this matter, so temporarily taking over the responsibility is not a problem. If you are truly interested in this, Junior Brother, we can return to the hall now to report to the Hall Master and make arrangements for you!"

"Then thank you very much, Senior Brother!"

Li Ye's smile widened as he thanked her again.

His special trip to wait for the alchemy hall steward to come and collect the spiritual herbs before his breakthrough was well worth it; all the arrangements went smoothly! (End of Chapter)