Two days later, in the morning.

Chen Xun was sweeping the mountain path.

Meanwhile, Qian Laifu stood respectfully to the side, bowing and saying, "Senior Chen, with your status, you shouldn't be doing such menial work."

Chen Xun continued sweeping, glanced at Qian Laifu, stuck out his tongue, and said excitedly, "I'm warning you, don't bother me!"

Qian Laifu immediately fell silent.

He felt bitter inside.

For the past two days, he had been trying to persuade Senior Chen to move out of the thatched hut, offering better accommodations, but Senior Chen simply wouldn't listen.

And as for the sweeping, he dared not let Senior Chen do it, but no matter how much he pleaded, it was useless.

As Chen Xun swept, he suddenly said irritably, "Hey, can you stop following me around? It's annoying!"

Qian Laifu shivered, quickly smiling awkwardly, "Yes, yes, I'll leave right away!"

At that moment, Zhao Ting came running over.

"Brother Chen! Brother Chen!"

Qian Laifu had never seen Zhao Ting before, but upon noticing the Heavenly Purple Mystweave Robe he wore, he was startled—Purple-Robed Disciple!

He immediately understood the identity of the newcomer.

He quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Brother Zhao!"

Qian Laifu usually had no chance to interact with Purple-Robed Disciples, not even a glimpse.

However, having seen the Sect Master a few days ago, he managed to keep his composure.

"Brother Chen, today I'm taking you to see my master, so she can examine you!" Zhao Ting said with a smile as he approached.

Beside him, Qian Laifu stood bowing, smiling bitterly inside.

He had thought that after Zhao Ting became a Purple-Robed Disciple, he would have little contact with... but now, seeing his enthusiasm, he realized he had misjudged. It was no wonder he remained a lowly steward at Servants' Peak.

It seemed the rumors of Brother Zhao from Heaven Profound Peak standing up for Senior Chen were true.

Now it appeared that Brother Zhao truly regarded Senior Chen as a friend.

Moreover, it was worth noting that Brother Zhao probably didn't even know the weight of his friend's status...

Someone even the Sect Master treated with respect!

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Of course, Qian Laifu wouldn't speak of this; it wasn't his place as a mere steward at Servants' Peak.

Chen Xun scratched his head.

Seeing this, Zhao Ting snatched the broom from Chen Xun and tossed it to Qian Laifu, pulling Chen Xun along.

"Come on, Brother Chen, let's go quickly. We mustn't keep my master waiting."

Qian Laifu watched the two leave, looked down at the broom in his hand, and silently began sweeping.

At this moment, passing Servant Disciples were shocked by the scene.

Oh my, what madness had possessed the fat steward who never did any work?

The Servant Disciples knew nothing of the situation, as the two who had seen Nangong Yao a few days ago kept the matter to themselves, not daring to spread it.

...

Heaven Profound Peak.

Hall of Punishment.

Zhao Ting led Chen Xun into the hall, where Chu Ningshang was already standing.

"Master, Brother Chen is here," Zhao Ting bowed and said.

"Hehehe," Chen Xun looked at Chu Ningshang, laughing for reasons unknown.

Chu Ningshang paid no mind, having already learned some basic information about Chen Xun from Zhao Ting.

Moreover, Chen Xun's unique presence was now known throughout the sect.

Chu Ningshang stepped forward, glanced at Chen Xun, and said calmly, "Chen Xun, you should feel fortunate that the Sect Master easily forgave you for what happened at the Martial Arena on Heaven Profound Peak two days ago."

"If it weren't for Zhao Ting's repeated pleas, I wouldn't have helped you."

Beside her, Zhao Ting's expression changed slightly, but he dared not speak.

Chu Ningshang looked at Zhao Ting and said, "I can examine your friend, but remember, you are new to the immortal path, having just begun Spirit Infusion. You must focus on your cultivation and not be distracted by external matters."

Zhao Ting immediately bowed, "I will remember, Master!"

Chu Ningshang nodded, then reached out to take Chen Xun's wrist, intending to check his pulse.

However, in the next moment, her pupils contracted, and she withdrew her hand as if electrocuted, stepping back half a step, looking at Chen Xun in disbelief.

Zhao Ting, seeing this, asked with both confusion and concern, "Master, what's wrong with Brother Chen's madness? Can it be cured?"

Chu Ningshang hid the hand she had used to check the pulse behind her back, her sleeve trembling slightly.

Zhao Ting couldn't see this.

Chu Ningshang took a deep breath, looked deeply at Chen Xun, and said, "Zhao Ting, leave us."

"Uh, yes."

Zhao Ting dared not disobey, giving Chen Xun a glance before quickly leaving the Hall of Punishment.

Chu Ningshang stared at Chen Xun, "You're not an ordinary person... tell me, why have you infiltrated the Dao Heaven Sect?"

When she checked his pulse, her heart skipped a beat, and her palm felt as if struck by an electric arc!

Chu Ningshang believed Chen Xun's madness was an act.

This Chen Xun was also a cultivator, and an extraordinarily powerful one at that!

Chen Xun gave Chu Ningshang a suspicious look and muttered, "Crazy."

"You!" Chu Ningshang paused, her face expressionless, but inside, she was a bit annoyed.

Her, crazy?

Chen Xun couldn't be bothered with Chu Ningshang. He took out a Wordless Tome from his robe, humming a tune as he walked out, swaying his head.

"I didn't say you could leave! If you don't explain your purpose for infiltrating the sect, you won't leave the Hall of Punishment today."

Chu Ningshang turned her head to look at Chen Xun, speaking coldly.

Seeing Chen Xun continue to leave, she narrowed her eyes, and a rope appeared in her hand. She murmured an incantation, and the rope emitted a faint glow, like a flying snake darting toward Chen Xun!

Crack!

But just as the rope was about to reach Chen Xun, without him doing anything, it shattered into pieces and fell to the ground!

"Ugh~"

Chu Ningshang stepped back, a pained groan escaping her lips, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Her expression as she looked at his back changed completely.

A formidable expert!

Chu Ningshang took a deep breath, no longer daring to stop Chen Xun from leaving. Instead, she quickly retrieved a talisman, infused it with spiritual power, and solemnly said:

"Sect Master, there's a powerful intruder in the sect! It's my disciple Zhao Ting's mysterious friend, Chen Xun! My Spirit-Binding Chain was shattered before it even reached him!"

Meanwhile, at Dao Heaven Peak.

Nangong Yao listened to Chu Ningshang's message, his expression initially cold, but upon hearing it was Chen Xun, he broke into a wry smile.

Senior Chen, then there's no problem.

Although Chu Ningshang hadn't explained the situation clearly in her message, Nangong Yao had already guessed the general idea.

It must have been Zhao Ting taking Senior Chen to see Chu Ningshang for a check-up, leading to this incident.

Nangong Yao also took out a talisman, infused it with spiritual power, and said coldly:

"Fourth Elder, don't panic. That's Senior Chen. Let him do as he pleases. Don't provoke him, or you'll bring trouble upon yourself. This sect neither has the ability nor the courage to help you."

Back at the Hall of Punishment on Heaven Profound Peak, Chu Ningshang was left standing in shock after hearing Nangong Yao's words.