After I left the sect, the entire sect knelt down and begged for forgiveness.

Lanxi nodded in response, and only after everyone left did she close the door and take a look at the residence arranged for her.

The house was very spacious and had a strong spiritual atmosphere. Most importantly, she could live there alone.

She instinctively gripped her sleeves tightly, moving carefully as if afraid of damaging the furnishings. She couldn't believe that one day she could live in such a fine house to cultivate.

Even in small sects, direct disciples don't enjoy such good treatment. Such a large mansion would only be divided into several rooms, with each direct disciple having their own room.

Nevertheless, she was already quite content, initially filled with anticipation for her life in the small sect. However, reality dealt her a heavy blow, and the days that followed were incredibly difficult…

To her surprise, she discovered that the mansion was also equipped with a high-level spirit-gathering array. She didn't need to deliberately absorb spiritual energy; with just a thought, spiritual energy would flow into her body as if it were free.

Lanxi realized this and quickly found a place to meditate.

After she absorbed the spiritual energy, even more spiritual energy rushed in, making her feel more comfortable than ever before.

The spiritual energy flowed through her meridians, circulating throughout her body and limbs, eventually gathering into spiritual power stored within her spiritual root. And her spiritual root, like a sponge, continuously absorbed this spiritual power.

This was something she had never experienced before. So this is what it's like to cultivate in a place rich in spiritual energy—it's so comfortable!

She was very fortunate to have come to the Wonderful Dharma Sect with the Venerable One. Even if she couldn't become the Venerable One's disciple, she would be content as long as she could stay in the Wonderful Dharma Sect to cultivate.

When she came out of her cultivation, she found that the sky was still bright. She subconsciously took out her communication jade disc to check the time, only to find that the disc was out of energy.

She quickly took out a spirit stone to charge the communication jade disc, and only after opening it did she see the message sent by her benefactor.

Worried that the other party would be concerned, she quickly replied that she was fine now and that she had been emotionally unstable and had even considered giving up her cultivation, which was why she sent that message.

Only after sending the message did she realize that five days had passed since she began meditating.

The Venerable One said he would take her to have her qualifications tested the next day, but she has been staying at home all this time. Will the Venerable One think that she is running away?

Without thinking twice, she quickly put away the communication disc, opened the door, and went out.

Seeing a disciple of similar age sitting in the pavilion ahead, enjoying tea, she stepped forward and bowed slightly. "Greetings, Venerable One."

As she bowed, she also gave a slight greeting to the disciple.

Upon seeing this, Liu Ruyan said, "This is my disciple, named Li Qiu, Xiao Qiu, and this is Lan Xi."

Sensing that the other party was about to break through, she temporarily shelved her plan to take them to test their aptitude.

Lan Xi met Li Qiu's gaze and obediently greeted her, "Hello, Senior Sister."

Li Qiu nodded, stood up, and bid farewell to her master.

Upon learning that her master had emerged from seclusion and that she herself was about to enter seclusion to advance her cultivation, she made a special trip to pay her respects before going into seclusion to cultivate.

Seeing that people at the same level as him were all in seclusion to cultivate, Li Qiu naturally dared not slack off either.

Watching her disciple leave, Liu Ruyan said to Lanxi, "Let's go, I'll take you to a place to undergo your tribulation. Don't you feel like you're about to establish your foundation?"

Lanxi looked surprised after hearing this.

After entering the minor sect, her cultivation progressed extremely slowly. She couldn't get any cultivation resources or time, and her cultivation seemed to have stagnated.

Unexpectedly, he made a breakthrough after only five days of cultivation at the Miaofa Sect.

Seeing her like this, Liu Ruyan knew that the other party did not realize that she was about to undergo a tribulation.

"I will now take you to a place to undergo your tribulation. Be prepared, as the tribulation lightning of Foundation Establishment can, if used properly, make your cultivation foundation more solid."

"I understand, thank you for your guidance, Venerable One."

Liu Ruyan led her to a place to undergo the tribulation, while she herself stayed nearby to protect her.

The Foundation Establishment Tribulation didn't last long, ending in less than half a day. As the thunderclouds dissipated, she went to check on the person undergoing the tribulation and found that their eyes were closed, as if they were comprehending something. She was immediately relieved.

The next morning, Liu Ruyan took a deep breath in the rising sun before getting up to check on Lanxi's condition.

Just then, a carrier pigeon flew over and transformed into a transparent ball of spiritual energy in front of her, inside which lay an invitation.

Sensing the spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from Wen Ningqing, she lightly tapped her fingertip, and the invitation fell into her hand.

The invitation was to invite her to attend the apprenticeship ceremony.

Liu Ruyan had been in seclusion, her primordial spirit leaving her body to undergo training. After emerging from seclusion, she went to kill the despicable couple who had been torturing her body, unaware that Duan Yi had recently taken on a new disciple.

Alright, once Lanxi finishes her comprehension, I'll take her with me.

……

At this moment, Guiyun Peak was filled with a festive atmosphere. The eldest disciple had successfully formed her Nascent Soul, and Venerable Duanyi was holding an apprenticeship ceremony for his new disciple.

Lin Yan knew that her senior sister needed to go into seclusion to consolidate her cultivation and couldn't attend her apprenticeship ceremony, which she found regrettable. However, since her senior sister hadn't arrived in person, but the gift had, she wasn't so disappointed.

There's been a lot of good news lately. My master has emerged from seclusion stronger than ever, my senior sister has successfully formed her Nascent Soul, and after many days of seclusion, her cultivation is showing signs of breaking through to a minor realm. The female cultivator I once saved has also regained her confidence...

Everything is going in the right direction.

Her apprenticeship ceremony was held in the main hall of Guiyun Peak, and the invitations were written and sent out by her master.

Most of the people invited were acquaintances of the master, in order to ensure that the ceremony would not go wrong.

The day before the ceremony, according to tradition, she needs to bathe, change into new clothes, and pray for a smooth path.

Although Lin Yan did not believe in the will of Heaven, the procedures were not shortened.

On the day of the ceremony, she changed into the clothes prepared for her by her master, slowly stepped up the steps, and walked step by step toward the main hall with a calm expression.

The tables and chairs inside the main hall were neatly arranged and filled with all kinds of delicacies, fruits, and fine wines.

The monks sitting at the table, who had been talking quietly, fell silent as they watched the person slowly walk in on the red carpet.

She approached her master, cupped the tea in both hands, and bowed slightly as she offered it.

Seeing her disciple showing no fear in front of several Nascent Soul cultivators, Wen Ningqing nodded in satisfaction, took the tea, and took a sip.

After drinking the tea, she handed over the token of her sect once again.

After the ceremony, Lin Yan sat down on the left side and joined the banquet.

After taking her seat, she noticed that someone was watching her. Following her senses, she looked in that direction and was surprised to see a face that was not unfamiliar to her.

It was the female cultivator he had once saved. She was sitting next to another Venerable One, clearly having come with him.

What a wonderful coincidence that we met again under such circumstances.

She smiled and nodded slightly in that direction, as if to say hello.

After the banquet ended, she prepared to return to her cave to continue her cultivation. However, Lan Xi caught up with her and blocked her way.

"benefactor……"

Lin Yan looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

After a long while, seeing that she didn't speak, Lin Yan asked, "What's wrong?"

"I...I wanted to come and thank you, and also apologize. You saved me, and you thought I would definitely achieve something great, but I..." (End of Chapter)