The Current State of Xuanji Sect

While visiting her future residence, Xu Yi expressed a small suggestion to Elder Qingfeng.

She hoped that the elders would refrain from using honorifics when addressing her and instead speak in a more casual manner.

Elder Qingfeng, habitually addressing her as “Ancestral Master” and using formal language, made Xu Yi feel somewhat pressured.

Although Elder Qingfeng still appeared middle-aged despite having cultivated for over eight centuries, the other elders had graying hair, making it difficult for Xu Yi to accept their addresses.

Initially, Elder Qingfeng argued that it was improper, but eventually yielded to Xu Yi’s insistence.

Xu Yi was not accustomed to it, and neither was he.

As a result, his gaze towards Xu Yi became warmer.

Xu Yi, despite her young age, possessed a mature and steady temperament, which was why she had been chosen as the first disciple by Elder Yuanming.

If it weren’t for him being trapped in a secret realm, her achievements would surely not be inferior to his.

Elder Qingfeng’s last trace of concern vanished from his heart.

Xu Yi was unaware that Elder Qingfeng had convinced himself and was now speaking highly of her in front of the other elders.

She was currently actively adapting to life in Xuanji Sect.

However, it was proving to be more challenging than she had imagined.

“Greetings, Ancestral Master.”

“Salutations, Ancestral Master.”

“Ancestral Master.”

Xu Yi responded with an awkward yet polite smile to each greeting.

When she returned to the main hall, she weakly leaned against a pillar adorned with gold and silver, her head knocking against it.

It was too difficult.

Being a Ancestral Master was too difficult.

The disciples of Xuanji Sect respected their elders, revered their teachers, and were all well-mannered individuals.

Since her official appearance at the sect’s grand ceremony, she would be greeted with concern by the disciples whenever she went out.

If it were only that, Xu Yi could endure it.

However, the key issue was that all the disciples knew she was an ancestor who had come from two thousand years ago.

They estimated that she had not yet adapted to the changes in Xuanji Sect, so they closely observed her every motion, always ready to help their Ancestral Master overcome any difficulties.

Xu Yi was deeply moved.

Xu Yi dared not move.

After banging her forehead until it turned red, Xu Yi stopped.

She couldn’t continue like this.

Xu Yi pondered and contemplated throughout the night.

The next day, she stepped out of the main hall with an ordinary and unremarkable face, applauding herself for her ingenious idea.

With this face, surely the disciples wouldn’t recognize her anymore.

In reality, Xu Yi had underestimated the situation.

Shortly after she went out, she was mistaken for a malicious outsider and promptly arrested by two law enforcement elders.

Xu Yi barely had a chance to explain herself before being bound and taken to the Law Enforcement Hall, where she narrowly avoided experiencing the full range of their punitive measures.

It was then that the old-fashioned Xu Yi learned that there was a treasure in Xuanji sect called the “Heavenly Eye,” which could identify unfamiliar faces and transmit the information to the law enforcement elders.

Since Xu Yi’s altered face was not registered, she was immediately treated as an invading outsider.

Xu Yi:…

Without the need for the law enforcement elders to explain, she knew that this Heavenly Eye must have been developed by Liu Jinghong.

This was truly… remarkable.

Xu Yi was sent back to the main hall by the law enforcement elders, who wore expressions of guilt on their faces.

Elder Qingfeng and others, who were already informed, were waiting there.

“Ancestral Master, are you alright?”

“Ancestral Master, are you unharmed?”

“Ancestral Master…”

Xu Yi accepted the concerned inquiries from the gray-bearded elders with a guilty conscience.

She also had to defend the law enforcement hall, as this misunderstanding was entirely made by herself.

She couldn’t let the law enforcement elders take the blame.

“Ancestral Master, it was our negligence. We overlooked… your difficulties. It was truly inappropriate.”

The elder Liu in charge of internal affairs within the sect apologized sincerely.

“Elder Liu, that’s too harsh. This matter is because of me…”

“Ancestral Master, there’s no need for you to say more. In order to help you integrate into Xuanji Sect as soon as possible, we, a few old folks, have decided that starting from tomorrow, you will accompany us in handling sect affairs. Once you become adept, we will make further arrangements.”

Elder Liu was resolute, and the other elders nodded in agreement.

It was truly inappropriate that they had been too preoccupied with external needs, neglecting the inner needs of their master.

Xu Yi was bewildered.

What was going on?

Having her accompany the elders in handling sect affairs?

“No need!” Xu Yi’s scalp tingled at the mere thought of that scene, and she vehemently refused, “Give me some time, I, I can adapt on my own.”

However, her refusal seemed insignificant in front of the esteemed elders.

The elders were determined to help Xu Yi adapt to the life of Xuanji Sect as quickly as possible, and they immediately made a decision with smiles on their faces.

The next day, Xuanji Sect disciples could see that the elders, who were usually strict or kind, were accompanied by a ancestral master.

This peculiar combination attracted even more attention.

From initially being terrified, Xu Yi gradually became unperturbed, and later, her mind was calm as still water.

It must be said that this method was indeed effective.

Xu Yi followed behind the elders and quickly grasped the changes that had occurred in Xuanji Sect over the years.

The cultivation levels on the Nine provinces remained unchanged from two thousand years ago, ranging from Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Dan, infant transformation, Astral Projection, Soul Separation, Integration, Transcending Tribulations, to Great Attainment, totaling nine levels.

Correspondingly, elixirs and treasures were also divided into nine levels.

Apart from the two Great Perfection stage elders who had closed their doors, there was Elder Qingfeng at the Transcending Tribulations stage, the elusive Elder Jiuyou, and the top-notch Elder Qianren, who was a fanatic of the Dao of Blades.

These four were the pinnacle forces of Xuanji Sect.

Among them, Elder Qianren had some connection with Xu Yi. He was a disciple of the master Yuanming, making them fellow disciples.

However, it was a pity that he was not currently in Xuanji Sect.

Within Xuanji Sect, there were mainly five hall masters, each in charge of a different hall: Elder Su in charge of the Law Enforcement Hall, Elder Chen in charge of the Learning Hall, Elder Liu in charge of the Affairs Hall, Elder Zhao in charge of the Merit Hall, and Elder Fang in charge of the Medical Hall.

The five elders each had their own responsibilities and did not interfere with one another.

As for Elder Qingfeng, he was currently acting as the acting sect master in place of the closed-door Grandmaster.

Xu Yi followed the five elders from the Law Enforcement Hall to the Medical Hall, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the sect’s operations and interacting with disciples from each hall, with her closest relationship being with Putao.

After getting used to living by the elders’ side, Xu Yi quickly discovered the benefits that ordinary people could hardly experience.

Due to being trapped in a secret realm in her earlier years without anyone to guide her, she had explored various unconventional paths in her cultivation.

Accumulating numerous doubts, this time, by learning from the elders, she could seek their advice one by one.

Having delved into a wide range of subjects in the secret realm, whether it was rune formations, alchemy, or even medical arts and culinary skills, she had some understanding.

The questions she raised were peculiar and challenging.

Fortunately, the elders of Xuanji Sect had extensive knowledge and were not troubled by her questions.

Instead, they admired her diligence and eagerness to learn.

Quietly and unnoticed, Xu Yi had adapted to the life in the Xuanji Sect of two thousand years later.