Gao Wu: Oh no! Young Master Zhen is a cultivator!

"Brother Lin, you flatter me." Ji Wangyu smiled.

"This Tingzhu Courtyard is a side courtyard for visiting guests. The real scenery of our sect is on the main peak. If Brother Lin has the time, you can go up the mountain to take a look another day."

"I'll definitely go and see it if I have the chance."

Little did they know, Lin Ran had already explored the mountains and was very familiar with the surrounding scenery.

However, he used a different face and a different identity before.

Before long, Yunmo was brought in.

"Greetings, Uncle Ji; greetings, benefactor."

Yunmo bowed respectfully.

"No need for formalities."

Lin Ran waved his hand.

"After we parted ways, I was hunted down by the Golden Eagle clan. Fortunately, I possessed a method to save my life and was able to escape with my life."

Yunmo's expression changed slightly.

"Such a thing has happened? That golden eagle clan is truly despicable!"

"Speaking of which, the Golden Eagle Clan attacked and killed your sect's Nascent Soul cultivators. I wonder if your sect has any specific plans or regulations regarding this?"

Lin Ran pressed on with further questions.

Yunmo glanced at Ji Wangyu.

"this……"

Ji Wangyu took over the conversation.

"Ahem... Brother Lin, you may not know this, but our sect's elders are currently preparing to open up a secret realm and are temporarily unable to attend to this matter."

Lin Ran's heart tightened.

"Oh? Explore a secret realm?"

Could this secret realm be Earth?

Shouldn't.

For the past three months, he has been in seclusion at the entrance of the spatial rift and has not detected any unusual activity.

"Brother Lin must have heard that in recent years, secret realms have been frequently appearing in various parts of the Cangxuan Realm."

Ji Wangyu recounted the story in detail.

"A high-level secret realm has also appeared within our sect's territory, containing a ninth-tier ferocious beast. We need to mobilize the entire sect to go to the secret realm and surround and kill it."

"I see."

A ninth-tier ferocious beast, an existence Lin Ran had never seen before.

The so-called ferocious beasts are strange beasts with abnormal minds. Most of them are brutal and bloodthirsty, and no matter what level they reach, they cannot transform into human form.

In this respect, it is somewhat similar to the mutated creatures on Earth.

The cultivators of the Cangxuan Realm divide the aliens into three types: those who can speak human language are demons, those who can communicate are spirit beasts, and those who cannot communicate are ferocious beasts.

Of course, in the eyes of the demon race, spirit beasts and ferocious beasts are both considered outcasts.

Lin Ran had a sudden inspiration and casually asked the question.

"When does your clan intend to make its move?"

Ji Wangyu pondered for a moment.

"What does Brother Lin mean?"

"To be honest, I have never seen a ninth-order ferocious beast in all my years of cultivation."

Lin Ran's tone was sincere.

"Would it be possible to accompany your clan and broaden our horizons?"

"this……"

"I apologize for my abruptness. If it is inconvenient for you, Brother Ji, please do not trouble yourself."

"Logically speaking, Brother Lin has been kind to our sect, so we shouldn't refuse such a small matter."

Ji Wangyu looked troubled.

"However, this secret realm is fraught with danger. Once inside, my sect may not be able to guarantee Brother Lin's personal safety."

"Brother Ji, please rest assured, I will definitely not cause any trouble for your clan once I'm inside!"

"In that case, Brother Lin, you may stay in the mountains for a couple of days."

Ji Wangyu stood up and clasped his hands in greeting.

"I will inform the elders of this matter, and they will make the decision then."

"In that case, I'll trouble you, Brother Ji."

Lin Ran stood up to return the greeting, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

He was initially worried that taking action against Lu Wangchuan directly within the Qingxuan Sect would cause too much of a commotion.

If we follow them into the secret realm, things will be much simpler.

Ji Wangyu looked at Yunmo: "These next two days, you will accompany Brother Lin on a stroll in the mountains. Do not neglect him."

"Disciple obeys." Yunmo bowed and replied.

Ji Wangyu bowed and took his leave, then turned and left the Tingzhu Courtyard.

Only Lin Ran and Yun Mo remained in the courtyard.

Lin Ran picked up his teacup and casually asked, "Have other secret realms appeared in the Qingxuan Mountains?"

"Your Majesty, I have indeed heard of it," Yunmo said in a low voice. "However, I am not entirely clear on the specifics."

"We can try to find out," Lin Ran said, putting down his teacup. "It would be best if we could get some inside information, but it's okay if we don't get any."

If the other party agrees to let him go in together, he can completely let loose once inside the secret realm.

If the other party refuses to let him in, he can find a way to sneak in.

After all, changing one's appearance was his specialty.

Unless deliberately investigated by a Nascent Soul cultivator, no one in the entire Qingxuan Sect should be able to see through his disguise.

"Yes, sir," Yunmo replied.

"Okay, you can go ahead." Lin Ran waved his hand.

"I think it would be better for Your Majesty to take a stroll in the mountains."

"How so?"

"Although you have previously visited the Qingxuan Sect under another identity, you are now using the identity of a disciple of the Xuanyang Sect."

Yunmo said seriously, "If we stay in the room to cultivate all the time, it might arouse suspicion."

"You're quite quick-witted." Lin Ran raised an eyebrow slightly and pondered for a moment.

"Alright, lead the way."

Since Ji Wangyu asked Yunmo to entertain Lin Ran, it would be appropriate for the two of them to go out for a stroll together.

After leaving Tingzhu Courtyard, the two strolled around.

The mountains are shrouded in mist, with verdant peaks and winding stone paths through bamboo groves, the air filled with the fragrance of grass and trees.

Whenever they arrived at a scenic spot, Yunmo would pretend to give a detailed introduction.

"That's Luoxia Peak over there; the view is best at dusk."

"Ahead lies Listening to Rain Cliff, where the sound of water is like a zither."

Lin Ran nodded in agreement, playing the role of a newcomer.

They hadn't gone far when they encountered several Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.

The leader had a fair complexion and an air of arrogance in his eyes.

Three Foundation Establishment cultivators followed behind him, their steps leisurely, as if they were just strolling around.

One of them saw Yun Mo and said with a mocking expression, "Junior Brother Yun Mo, why aren't you in the herb garden? What are you doing here?"

Yunmo bowed respectfully and said, "Senior Brother Wan, I have come here specifically to entertain our guests on the orders of Uncle Ji."

The Foundation Establishment cultivator, addressed as Senior Brother Wan, frowned slightly: "What, are you trying to intimidate me with Senior Uncle Ji?"

"I had no such intention," Yunmo said humbly.

The other party snorted coldly, still relentlessly insisting, "But that's exactly what you mean!"

Yun Mo's expression darkened slightly: "Senior Brother Wan, don't make a mistake!"

"What? You piece of trash, you dare to lay a hand on me?"

"Wan Tianlin!" Yun Mo's expression grew increasingly grim. "I don't care how arrogant you usually are, but with distinguished guests here today, you'd better tone it down!"

Upon hearing this, Wan Tianlin glanced at Lin Ran, unable to discern the depth of the matter.

But he guessed that the person in front of him was at most at the Golden Core Realm, otherwise Yun Mo would not have had the chance to entertain him.

He raised an eyebrow and asked, "May I ask your esteemed name and which sect you belong to?"

"You don't need to know," Lin Ran said calmly.

Before Wan Tianlin could speak, another unfathomable fellow jumped out from the side.

"What kind of attitude is that? Our Senior Brother Wan is Elder Wan's grandson! Offending Senior Brother Wan means you won't get away with it, even if you have your sect backing you up!"

Lin Ran sneered, "Oh? The elder's grandson?"

He initially became enemies with the Qingxuan Sect because he killed Elder Yun's grandson.

It seems that these cultivation sects are not much different from secular families.

After several generations, there will always be some good-for-nothing descendants.

These guys are used to being arrogant and lack discipline.

One wrong move and you could bring about the destruction of your sect or family.

"Hmph! Now you know fear, huh? Hurry up and apologize to our Senior Brother Wan!" The man became even more arrogant.

Lin Ran looked at Yun Mo and asked seriously, "Are all the elders in your sect so ignorant about family education?"

Yunmo smiled sheepishly: "Most of the elders are busy with their affairs, so I suppose they have been somewhat neglectful in their discipline."

"Who are you calling ill-mannered?" Wan Tianlin's face flushed red.

"Looks like you're not stupid after all," Lin Ran said casually.

"If you're so capable, report it to your sect!"

"Haven't you noticed that my level of understanding is higher than yours?"

"So what?"

"If I were at the same Foundation Establishment stage as you, I might have to rely on my sect," Lin Ran chuckled. "But my cultivation level is higher than yours, so dealing with you would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Tianlin's expression changed drastically, and he subconsciously wanted to back away.