144: Miaoyinmen

Chaotic Star Sea, Wanming Island.

Inside the Star Palace Steward's Immortal Cave, water vapor permeated the air.

Ling Yuling, clad only in a silk inner garment as thin as a cicada's wing, leaned against the warm jade pool, her curvaceous figure faintly visible in the misty water.

In her hand, she held a communication token that continuously flickered with a soft white light.

A gentle yet authoritative female voice emanated from the token.

"Jade Spirit, you must continue to maintain a friendly relationship with that Qinglian Hermit."

"According to Five Elder's own eyes, this person's cultivation is unfathomable, and he is very likely a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator. If such a reclusive master can be used by our Star Palace, then when you take charge of the Star Palace in the future, your father and I will both be at ease."

Ling Yuling's expression became serious, and she respectfully replied, "Jade Spirit understands."

As soon as she finished speaking, a slight fluctuation suddenly came from the Restriction outside her Immortal Cave.

Ling Yuling swept her Divine Sense across it, and her expression changed drastically.

Outside the Immortal Cave, a green figure stood silently. Who else could it be but Qinglian Hermit, Lin Feng?

Why would he suddenly visit?

She quickly spoke into the communication token, "Mother, that Qinglian Hermit… he's here to visit."

The other end of the token was silent for a moment, then an instruction came: "Act as the situation dictates. If there is anything within your power to do, you may agree to it. Be sure to forge a good relationship."

"Yes," Ling Yuling replied respectfully.

Cutting off the communication, she dared not show the slightest delay.

With a flash of spiritual light on her body, the breathtakingly full curves in front of her were bound by a soft white light, quickly becoming flat.

A set of silver Steward robes, representing the Star Palace's authority, appeared out of thin air, completely covering her alluring figure.

In just a single breath, the languid and charming beauty from moments ago had transformed back into the dignified and capable Star Palace Steward.

She took a deep breath and waved her hand to open the Immortal Cave's stone door.

"Senior Qinglian, what an honor to have you visit. Junior failed to welcome you," Ling Yuling stepped out of the Immortal Cave and bowed gracefully to Lin Feng, her posture impeccable.

Lin Feng's gaze, however, did not linger on her.

At this moment, he was agitated and had lost his usual playful mood.

"Jade Spirit," he said straightforwardly, his voice a few shades deeper than usual, "Do you know if there's a School in the Inner Sea called Myriad Sound Sect?"

This slightly intimate "Jade Spirit" made Ling Yuling's heart skip a beat, but her face remained impassive.

She found Lin Feng's current serious expression a bit strange, but she quickly searched for information in her mind and professionally replied:

"To answer Senior, there is indeed a School in the Inner Sea called 'Myriad Sound Sect'. This School is not large in scale. Its Sect Leader, Wang Heng, has Core Formation Middle Stage cultivation, and his Dao Companion, Zhou Yuan, is also a Core Formation Early Stage Cultivator. Because their Sect Leader actively pledged allegiance, they are now considered a special envoy under our Star Palace."

Lin Feng's heart stirred, and he pressed on, "Where is this School's mountain gate located?"

Ling Yuling's gaze became somewhat subtle.

She glanced at Lin Feng, and seeing that his expression didn't seem feigned, she stopped thinking further. She took out a blank Jade Slip, imprinted the Myriad Sound Sect's island location and sea chart into it, and handed it over.

"Senior, the Myriad Sound Sect's location is here."

Lin Feng took the Jade Slip, swept his Divine Sense over it, and nodded.

"Thank you."

With that, he spoke no more unnecessary words, turned his body, transformed into a green rainbow, and instantly vanished into the horizon.

Ling Yuling stood rooted to the spot, watching him disappear into the distance, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

"This Senior... acts with such decisiveness."

She lowered her head in thought, Myriad Sound Sect's information flashing through her mind.

"Why would he seek out a small School like Myriad Sound Sect?"

"Could it be..." A thought surfaced in her mind, making her expression even more peculiar, "Did he take a fancy to one of the female Disciples within the School?"

It was no wonder she would think so.

Although the Myriad Sound Sect was not well-known in the Inner Sea, it was a common rumor among Cultivators that its female Disciples were all exceptionally beautiful.

For a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Senior to specifically come to her to inquire about such a small School known for its beauty, it was indeed difficult not to let one's imagination run wild.

...

Above the vast blue sea, a streak of escape light sped by.

Lin Feng's mood, like the surging waves beneath his feet, was complex and difficult to discern.

He knew that Purple Spirit was an extremely important female protagonist in the original work, and establishing a bond with her would be greatly beneficial to him.

But as soon as he thought that this was Mo Caihuan's Reincarnation, an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.

That delicate and stubborn face seemed as if it was only yesterday that he had met her several times.

Witnessing the Reincarnation of someone he knew personally, this feeling gave him a deeper and more profound understanding of the realism of this world.

"Forget it."

Lin Feng exhaled a mouthful of turbid Qi.

People always have to look forward.

He composed himself, pushed his speed to the limit, and flew towards the island marked on the Jade Slip.

A few days later, a rather prosperous island appeared at the end of the horizon.

This island was named "Hundred Sounds Island." The Spiritual Vein on the island was decent, and the market was flourishing. There were seven or eight cultivation Schools occupying it.

Myriad Sound Sect's strength was considered to be in the middle tier.

Lin Feng restrained his aura, suppressed his cultivation to the Core Formation Early Stage level, changed into a plain green scholarly robe, and slightly adjusted his appearance to become unremarkable.

Like an ordinary Loose Cultivator, he slowly descended into the island's market.

After casually strolling around the market for a few rounds and sitting in a teahouse for half a day, he had a rough understanding of the Myriad Sound Sect's situation.

This School was indeed as Ling Yuling said: high-level Cultivators were scarce, and the School's customs were relatively open. They would often dispatch female Foundation Establishment Disciples from within the School to use charm to entice and recruit powerful Loose Cultivators to serve as Guest Elders, in order to strengthen their 勢력.

Lin Feng had a plan in mind, so he no longer delayed and walked directly towards the Myriad Sound Sect's mountain gate.

The Myriad Sound Sect's mountain gate was located in a somewhat shabby mountain valley on Hundred Sounds Island where Spiritual Qi was relatively sparse.

The two Qi Refining Stage mountain-guarding Disciples saw Lin Feng approaching and, sensing the Core Formation Stage Spiritual Pressure on him, dared not neglect him. They quickly stepped forward to salute.

"May I ask what brings Senior to our Myriad Sound Sect?"

Lin Feng's expression was calm, adopting the demeanor of a Core Formation master.

"I am a Loose Cultivator, traveling here. I heard that your School widely recruits talented individuals, so I specifically came to visit and seek a position as a Guest Elder in your esteemed School."

The two Disciples exchanged glances, and joy appeared on their faces.

For a small School like theirs, a Senior at least at the Core Formation Stage willing to actively join was a big deal.

One of the Disciples quickly bowed and said, "Senior, please wait a moment. Junior will go and inform the Sect Leader right away!"

With that, he hastily sent out a sound transmission talisman, which flew into the valley.

Before long, two streaks of escape light flew out from the valley and landed in front of the mountain gate.

Leading them was a refined-looking middle-aged Cultivator, none other than the Myriad Sound Sect Leader, Wang Heng.

Beside him was a beautiful woman who still retained her charm, his Dao Companion, Zhou Yuan.

Wang Heng swept his Divine Sense over Lin Feng, confirmed his Core Formation Early Stage cultivation, and immediately his face was wreathed in a warm smile.

"Fellow Daoist, it is truly our School's fortune that you are willing to humble yourself and come to our Myriad Sound Sect! Please, come in!"

Lin Feng politely cupped his hands and, along with Wang Heng and his Dao Companion, walked into the Myriad Sound Sect's mountain gate.

Passing through a thin layer of mountain-protecting light, the scene before them suddenly opened up.

Within the valley, pavilions and towers were scattered in an orderly fashion. The chirping of orioles and swallows could be heard everywhere, and graceful female Disciples passed by, adding a lively and vibrant touch to the serene valley.