Published: February 25, 2025
The Meritorious Sacred Mountain, located in the center of the Meritorious Sacred Realm, rises to hundreds of thousands of zhang, and is the main peak among the eighteen Immortal Mountains as well as the residence of Shen Subing.
After a moment, Shen Suzhen maneuvered the Spirit Vessel and landed at the summit of the Meritorious Sacred Mountain, shrouded in mist.
Shen Suzhen, Dantai Zhongde, Shen Qingqiu, and Tan Yun disembarked from the Spirit Vessel and walked towards the Meritorious Sacred Hall.
To be honest, Tan Yun did not harbor hatred towards Tang Xinying regarding the matter of her being a spy.
This was because not only was she Zhong Wu Shiyao's recognized sister, but she was also Shiyao's lifesaver.
Without Tang Xinying, Shiyao would have starved to death when her adoptive parents passed away when she was five years old.
Moreover, Tan Yun asked himself: Tang Xinying had treated him kindly, having gifted him many elixirs during their time in the Immortal Sect. He had not yet left the Danmai, and when he participated in the alchemical arts grand competition on behalf of Shen Subing, she had even suffered a slap in public from Gongsun Yangchun for helping him.
Of course, in Tan Yun's heart, he did not owe Tang Xinying anything, as he had once saved her life while still an inner disciple under Shen Subing's tutelage!
“Sister, you’re back!” Shen Subing smiled, her gaze inadvertently flickering towards Tan Yun.
In contrast, Tang Xinying stared at Tan Yun and smiled at him, her beautiful eyes filled with gratitude.
Ever since their time in the Immortal Sect, when Tan Yun unknowingly gifted her the long-lost sixteen series and thirty-two series alchemical arts, Tang Xinying had been immensely grateful towards him and was also impressed by his alchemical skills.
After greeting Shen Suzhen, Shen Subing turned to Dantai Zhongde and smiled, “What brings you here?”
Dantai Zhongde chuckled, “Little girl Shen, I have two items here to give to your master. Unfortunately, your master is elusive as a divine dragon, and I haven’t been able to find him!”
As he spoke, the Qiankun Ring on Dantai Zhongde's finger flashed, and two boxes appeared in his right hand, which he handed to Shen Subing while advising, “Inside are the fire seeds. Be careful when your master opens them; don't let them escape. It took me quite some effort to obtain these.”
“Okay, I’ll remember,” Shen Subing replied as she accepted the two boxes, her peripheral vision glancing at the unfazed Tan Yun, thinking to herself, “He clearly wants the fire seeds but is acting indifferent.”
Upon this thought, Shen Subing couldn't help but reveal a slight smile; she knew Tan Yun would definitely appear before her later tonight in his capacity as her master.
“Alright, I won’t disturb you any longer. Farewell,” Dantai Zhongde said, turning to step out before looking back with a smile, “Little girl Shen, if you see your master, remember to tell him to visit Huangfu Shengxing in Holy Gate Fang City when he has time.”
“Okay. I’ll remember,” Shen Subing smiled lightly, “Elder De, take care.”
Afterward, Dantai Zhongde soared out of the grand hall, disappearing into the sky.
Shen Subing knew that Dantai Zhongde possessed the token to open the entrance to the Meritorious Sacred Realm, so there was no need to send someone to escort him.
Next, Shen Subing informed Shen Suzhen, Shen Qingqiu, and Tan Yun about Tang Xinying now being the twenty-sixth elder of the Immortal Sect Danmai.
“Qingqiu, how is the custom sect attire going?” Shen Subing looked at Shen Qingqiu and asked, “And was everything smooth during your trip to Fang City?”
“Reporting to the second young lady, the sect attire matter went quite smoothly,” Shen Qingqiu replied, glancing at Tan Yun. Then, he recounted how Tan Yun had killed three law enforcement disciples and slapped Fan Qing, along with later gambling to amass wealth and fiercely slapping law enforcing holy son Zhao Wansha.