Although Yun Qingwan is just a registered disciple, since she is considered his own, Lin Tian will treat and nurture her with utmost dedication. If one day Yun Qingwan truly manages to grow, he doesn’t mind taking her as a formal disciple. At that time, as long as Yun Qingwan’s character is commendable, apart from the Seeking Spirit Technique, he will not hesitate to teach her the Supreme Taoist Skill! Besides Wu Yan, Yun Qingwan is the second disciple Lin Tian has taken in this life! Looking at the girl in front of him, Lin Tian sighed inwardly, his thoughts rising. "Wu Yan, as my disciple, I failed to protect you, allowing your death, leaving only your divine soul; it’s my fault! You ended up to protect Xu Tangge; it’s my fault, too. I owe you! Once I find the Soul Summoning Fruit, Divine Spirit Wood, Earth Spirit Liquid, and other items, I will forge an unrivaled body for you!" Lin Tian gently stroked the bracelet on his wrist that had transformed from Evil like Xiaotian, whispering softly to himself, an apologetic look on his face. At present. The source of thɪs content is nοvelfire.net The remnant soul of Wu Yan still lies within Evil like Xiaotian. Opposite, Yun Qingwan seemed to sense Lin Tian’s poor mood, her previously excited face became serene, nodded heavily to him, then closed her eyes and sat down to meditate. Beside her, Yun Qinghe was extremely envious. However, seeing her sister gaining another master and being taught such powerful cultivation techniques, she was secretly pleased. As for Ye Lan, he pondered for a bit, then sighed softly to Lin Tian, speaking in a gentle tone: "Daoist Lin, isn’t that Jii Xiaoyao originally from a great clan? And that Star Mountain is even more remarkable, unattainable for ordinary people, so this matter itself is unfair to you, just let it go! Since you practice cultivation, aim for freedom and don’t let external matters entangle you!" "This matter is already in the past! As for any background or family or Star Mountain, I don’t care! It’s not worth my attention, as Star Mountain is nothing in my eyes!" Lin Tian smiled faintly, speaking with a natural air of confidence, and said, "As for what you said about not being bound by external matters, that’s indeed the truth! There are hardly any cultivators who can see this!" "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me!" Ye Lan smiled gently, a hint of bitterness on his face, shook his head, and said: "Meeting you today, Daoist, is a blessing for our Tianlan Sect! First, you saved Qinghe’s life, and as her master, I have no idea how to thank you! Second, meeting you is a great opportunity for Qingwan; if it weren’t for you, she might still be at the Qi Refining First Level, constantly subjected to the ridicule and mockery of others! These two great favors, we don’t know how to repay! In the future, we will only be at your disposal!" "Master Ye, you’re too kind!" Lin Tian waved his hand, saying indifferently: "Since I have taken Qingwan as a disciple, she is considered one of us! Originally, I wasn’t going to take on students lightly, but Qingwan’s talent is truly remarkable! As for what talent, I will explain to you in detail when there is an opportunity in the future! After all, if some people knew, it could be dangerous!" Hearing this, Ye Lan and Yun Qinghe’s expressions changed. From Lin Tian’s tone, they could see that the talent Yun Qingwan possessed was indeed extraordinary! Lin Tian did not elaborate further and instead asked, "However, what is this ridicule Qingwan has endured you were speaking of?" "When Qingwan was ten, her talent began to manifest; she could memorize and comprehend much of the Combat Techniques just by looking at them! At that time, other sects upon hearing the news were shocked, coming to congratulate us one after another! Later, a high elder from Sword Saint Mountain came to visit, wishing to take Qingwan as a disciple!" Ye Lan gently shook his head, sighed softly, and said, "But later, everyone found that Qingwan’s cultivation was stuck at the Qi Refining First Level, and she couldn’t master any Combat Technique, nor could she break through the Qi Refining First Level in any Cultivation Technique... Eventually, rumors spread throughout the East Continent Cultivation World claiming that our Tianlan Sect fabricated Qingwan being a great genius to curry favor with Sword Saint Mountain. At that time, that Sword Saint from Sword Saint Mountain was furious. It was only after they personally tested Qingwan’s memory and comprehension that they calmed down and did not vent their anger on our Tianlan Sect. But since Qingwan tried multiple cultivation techniques and couldn’t break through, that elder also gave up. Despite this, our Tianlan Sect, especially Qingwan, has always been mocked by her peers during gatherings, treasure hunts, or forums held by various sects..." "Alas, I always felt I’ve let Qingwan down for this; as her master, I failed to do well!" Lin Tian nodded, looking enlightened, then said, "From today onwards, it won’t happen anymore! Those who mocked her aren’t worthy of being compared with Qingwan! It’s not just them, even Jii Xiaoyao and many talents from the Central Continent aren’t worthy!" Hearing this, the faces of Ye Lan and the others changed slightly, showing looks of expectation and excitement. Yet, they all fell into silence, each contemplating inwardly. Lin Tian also spoke no further, slightly closed his eyes, and sat in quiet meditation. The night quickly passed. As dawn broke, Yun Qingwan opened her eyes, and Lin Tian, Ye Lan, and others also stood up. "Second Master, you’re incredible! What you taught me has given me so much strength!" Yun Qingwan, feeling the power within her, looked up excitedly and said with joy: "Now, if I face cultivators at the Qi Refining Sixth Level or even the Seventh Level, it feels like I can defeat them!" Those listening, like Ye Lan and others, were overjoyed; as Yun Qingwan grows stronger, so will the Tianlan Sect! "Defeat the Sixth to Seventh Layer?" Lin Tian laughed cheerfully, unable to resist ruffling Yun Qingwan’s hair, and said: "What’s a mere Sixth to Seventh Layer! When we head to Tianxiang Island later for the martial contest, I’ll teach you two more Combat Techniques, and even at the Qi Refining Ninth Level, you can defeat them!" "Ah... Second Master, really? Is it that exaggerated?" Yun Qingwan exclaimed, a face full of disbelief. Standing nearby, Ye Lan and others were both envious and delighted. "Hehe, let’s first head to Tianxiang Island! When the time comes, I’ll teach you!" Lin Tian chuckled softly, nodding: "With your memory and comprehension, learning them on the spot shouldn’t be a problem!" Hearing this, Yun Qingwan and the others couldn’t help but show looks of anticipation. Soon after, the group set off, heading east towards Tianxiang Island. All the travelers were cultivators, so their strength and speed were exceptional; it only took an hour before they reached a vast pit in the mountains ahead. After passing through an illusion array with a faint fluctuation, a massive pit came into view. Lin Tian stood with Ye Lan and others among the mountains, looking down at the deep pit valley of at least a hundred meters. He raised an eyebrow, showing a look of shock. Beneath the mountains lay an endless ruin, with various broken walls and debris, intertwined chaotically. Within the ruins, there was an ancient road, over a hundred meters wide. The ancient road was paved with bluestone, but now it appeared broken and reflected the marks of bygone ages. Lin Tian’s gaze followed the ancient road into the distance, where an island hovered mid-air, half-hidden in the clouds. Indeed, at the end of the ancient road lay an island, a suspended island, mysteriously very eerie!