The Hehuan Sect cultivates alchemy; my senior sister helps me refine alchemy throughout the world.

Shen Yifei leaned back in his newly replaced sect leader's chair and slammed the stack of sect records in his hand onto the table.

"What are the people from the Golden Crow Sect doing here?"

"They said they came to see Elder Chen." Zhao Xuan wiped the sweat from his forehead. "The person from the Golden Crow Sect is Han Ping, an inner sect deacon at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. His attitude wasn't very good. He was waiting at the entrance of the main hall, saying he wanted to see the sect leader."

Xie Liaochen's expression changed slightly as he looked at Shen Yifei.

"My dear son-in-law, haven't you seen my senior brother Chen? Where has he gone?"

"No, as you know, I've only met him once. I haven't seen him since I went to the Ten Thousand Mountains. However, Father-in-law, it seems that your senior brother has some misunderstanding about me."

"Misunderstanding? No...no, no!" Xie Liaochen dared not admit it.

However, Chen Yunhe is at the Mahayana realm, so there aren't many people who can harm him. Besides, he has the entire Golden Crow Sect behind him. Anyone who dares to mess with him would be asking for trouble.

Shen Yifei said to Zhao Xuan, "Let him in."

Zhao Xuan turned and left. Shen Yifei looked at Xie Lechen and whispered, "Father-in-law, it's best if you know nothing about Elder Chen's matter. He came to treat you, stayed for a few days, and then left. Where did he go? I don't know. When did he leave? I don't know. If something happens to Elder Chen and we're blamed, we'll be in big trouble."

Xie Liaochen nodded, "I know what to say."

Soon, hurried footsteps came from outside, and Zhao Xuan led a person into the main hall.

The man appeared to be in his forties, dressed in a black Taoist robe with a golden crow embroidered on his chest. He possessed peak Nascent Soul cultivation, his chin held high, exuding an arrogant air. His eyes darted left and right around the hall, refusing to glance at Shen Yifei and his companion.

Shen Yifei wasn't going to tolerate his behavior. "What the hell is this? Are you out of your mind?"

Upon hearing this, Han Ping was furious. "You're the new sect leader of the Qingyun Sect?"

"How could the Golden Crow Sect send someone like you? Don't you have any manners at all?"

After saying that, Shen Yifei released the aura of the Nascent Soul realm!

Han Ping couldn't bear it and collapsed to his knees with a thud.

His face flushed red. He tried to stand up, but the pressure from the Nascent Soul stage was like a mountain pressing down on his shoulders, making it impossible for him to move.

Shen Yifei sat on the sect leader's chair, looking down at him.

"When you came in just now, your chin was held higher than your head. What, do people from the Golden Crow Sect not need to observe etiquette when they come to the Azure Cloud Sect?"

Han Ping gritted his teeth, "I...I am Han Ping, an inner sect steward of the Golden Crow Sect, here on the orders of the sect leader..."

"I'm asking you, why did you put on such an air when you came in? Were you the sect leader? I am the sect master of the Qingyun Sect, and you, a mere deacon, don't even respect the Qingyun Sect?"

Xie Liaochen sat to the side, secretly amused by Shen Yifei's posture.

This kid has only just become the sect leader, but his ability to put on airs is top-notch.

Han Ping's forehead was beaded with sweat. "I meant no disrespect, I'm just anxious to find out Elder Chen's whereabouts..."

Shen Yifei withdrew his oppressive aura. "You're looking for your Elder Chen, so how did you end up in our Qingyun Sect?"

Han Ping got up from the ground, his attitude becoming much more obedient.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, Elder Chen received a letter from Sect Master Xie half a month ago, saying he would come to the Qingyun Sect to help. After that, there was no further news. The Sect Master asked me to inquire whether Elder Chen is still in the Qingyun Sect."

Xie Liaochen took over the conversation.

"My senior brother did come and stayed with me for three days, examining my health. Then he said there was something going on at the Golden Crow Sect and he had to rush back. He didn't say exactly where he went."

Han Ping frowned. "Elder Chen didn't say where he was going?"

"I didn't say. You know my senior brother, he has a bad temper and comes and goes as he pleases, so I didn't dare to ask any more questions."

Han Ping was silent for a moment, then asked, "Was there anything unusual when Elder Chen left?"

"Unusual?" Xie Liaochen thought for a moment, "No. He seemed to be in good spirits. When he left, he even told me to take good care of myself."

Han Ping then asked, "When Elder Chen left, did he leave alone?"

"Of course I'm alone. I came alone, and I'm leaving alone."

Han Ping glanced at Shen Yifei. "Was this new sect leader also at the Qingyun Sect back then?"

Shen Yifei chuckled. "What do you mean? Are you interrogating a criminal? Do you think our Qingyun Sect harmed your Grand Elder?"

"I wouldn't dare. I was just asking so I can give our sect leader an explanation when I get back."

Xie Liaochen quickly smoothed things over, "Deacon Han, my senior brother did indeed leave from here, but as for where he went, I really don't know. Go back and report to your sect leader that my senior brother has gone missing after leaving the Qingyun Sect. Our Qingyun Sect will also send people to look for him. After all, my senior brother and I are like brothers, and your sect leader knows that."

Shen Yifei continued, "Deacon Han, if you don't believe me, you can search the Qingyun Sect. Search it from top to bottom, inside and out, do whatever you want. If you find your Elder Chen, I'll cut off his head and give it to you as a chamber pot."

Xie Liaochen frowned as he listened from the side.

Han Ping gritted his teeth. "I wouldn't dare. Since Sect Master Xie says Elder Chen has left, then he's gone. I'll go back and report to the Sect Master."

"That's right. Go back and tell your sect leader that the Qingyun Sect and the Jinwu Sect are old friends. We are also very worried about Elder Chen's disappearance. The Qingyun Sect will also send people to look for him, and we will notify you as soon as we have any news."

Han Ping cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

"Zhao Xuan, see the guest out."

Zhao Xuan led Han Ping out.

Only Shen Yifei and Xie Liaochen remained in the main hall.

Xie Liaochen wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Son-in-law, weren't you afraid of offending the Golden Crow Sect with your attitude just now?"

"So what if we offended them?" Shen Yifei stood up. "Would the Golden Crow Sect destroy our Azure Cloud Sect just because a steward had a bad attitude? They're not stupid."

"That's true, but the Golden Crow Sect is very powerful..."

"Father-in-law, you're just too cowardly," Shen Yifei interrupted him. "The reason Qingyun Sect hasn't risen to prominence for so many years is because you dare not offend anyone. What about Jinwu Sect? The people of Jinwu Sect also have two shoulders and one head; if they're cut off, they'll lose their heads too."

Xie Liaochen opened his mouth, but no words came out.

"Alright, father-in-law, you rest now. I'll go check the medicine room."

Shen Yifei left the main hall and headed towards the pill room. Halfway there, Liu Mengli floated out of the cauldron and landed on his shoulder.

"Master, your attitude just now was really awesome."

"Stop flattering me. How's it going with keeping an eye on the sect disciples?"

"I've got my eye on them." Liu Mengli counted on her fingers. "There's a guy named Zhang Xiaofan in the outer sect who gets up before dawn every day to practice his sword. There's a guy named Li Qing in the inner sect who sleeps until noon every day and then steals spiritual fruits. And there's another guy named Wang Er who peeks at my senior sister taking a bath; I've written him down."

"You don't need to remember this matter concerning Wang Er."

Why?

"Let me know next time he peeks, I'll go check out what that senior's figure is like."

Liu Mengli rolled her eyes. "Master, can't you be a little more dignified? You're the sect leader now. Can't you openly look at which senior sister you want? Besides, how many women in the Qingyun Sect haven't you taken advantage of yet?"

"That's different. It's no fun being open and aboveboard; peeping is more exciting."

"You're a pervert."

"Thank you for the compliment."