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Chapter 1735: Chapter 914: News

The unexpected low profile of the Guiyuan Sect caused what would have escalated into a conflict between superpowers to subside in a short period.

Of course, the concessions made by the Guiyuan Sect have not been made public.

However, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect ceased its restrictions on the Great Cultivators of the Guiyuan Sect, sparking much discussion in the Cultivation World.

Yin Shilan received a set of fourth-grade top-quality jewelry and a fourth-grade top-quality female magical robe as compensation from the Guiyuan Sect.

Although Li Shiming can easily produce more, the effort shown by the Guiyuan Sect in providing these items is evident.

Half a month later, in the main hall of the Fengqi Palace, the Phoenix Palace Master came here personally this time, and Li Shiming’s phantom clone, along with Yin Shilan, welcomed the Phoenix Palace Master.

The Phoenix Palace Master made a point of apologizing and did not take the main seat, instead allowing the phantom clone to sit there.

"Mr. Li, there’s some news about Yi Xiao. It’s unconfirmed, but it seems highly likely!" the Phoenix Palace Master said softly.

"Please enlighten me, Phoenix Palace Master!" Li Shiming said with a gesture of invitation.

He knew that since the Phoenix Palace Master had come in person, the unconfirmed news about Yi Xiao must not be simple.

If it were ordinary news, just passing it on or having a cultivator deliver it would suffice; there’d be no need for the Phoenix Palace Master to come in person.

The Phoenix Palace Master began to speak but paused, glancing toward Yin Shilan.

Yin Shilan took out a set of fourth-grade top tea sets. The Phoenix Palace Master wasn’t drawn by the fourth-grade top tea sets but was captivated by the tea leaves Yin Shilan was placing inside.

Li Shiming didn’t rush; he had particularly sent for a bit of fourth-grade Inquiry Tea from the Dongqi Continent using a Thunder Beast to thank the Phoenix Palace Master for her efforts.

After some time, not much fourth-grade Inquiry Tea remained.

Although Yin Shilan didn’t have Li Shiming’s method of making tea, being by his side, she practiced with the top-quality Spiritual Tea in the Cultivation World, so her tea-making skills were not low.

As the heated Fourth-grade Spiritual Spring was poured into the teapot, a refreshing tea aroma wafted out.

"I didn’t expect to be so ignorant that I would experience such a Spirit Tea only today!" the Phoenix Palace Master said, taking the fourth-grade top tea cup as Yin Shilan presented a cup of fourth-grade Inquiry Tea before her.

She realized the preciousness of the Spirit Tea, seeing that there was only enough for one cup.

On the other hand, Li Shiming’s phantom clone couldn’t drink tea, but Yin Shilan could, though she hadn’t prepared a cup for herself.

"This is fourth-grade Inquiry Tea, please enjoy, Palace Master!" Yin Shilan introduced with a smile.

"Fourth-grade Inquiry Tea, thank you!" The Phoenix Palace Master no longer hesitated. Though eager, her good upbringing allowed her to maintain elegance and composure while drinking the tea.

After a cup of fourth-grade Inquiry Tea, her gaze lost focus, and her aura surged.

Li Shiming and Yin Shilan did not disturb her, quietly awaiting by the side.

It took the time of two incense sticks before the Phoenix Palace Master returned to her senses from her state of insight.

"Mr. Li, I owe you a great favor; this cup of fourth-grade Inquiry Tea has increased my chances of advancing to Half-step Great Power by at least ten percent!" the Phoenix Palace Master admitted, bright-eyed, she suppressed her delight and nodded to Li Shiming.

"As long as this tea is beneficial to you, Palace Master, I must thank you for your many helps!" Li Shiming returned the nod respectfully.

The Phoenix Palace Master smiled, keeping this matter close to heart. At her level, a favor was a promise. Whether Li Shiming accepted it or not, she would repay it when necessary.

"The information gathered from the Guiyuan Sect indicates that Yi Xiao took an intact inheritance from them and, based on current intel, Yi Xiao is highly likely to be hosted by the Bitao Sect!" she resumed her earlier conversation.

"The Bitao Sect is another superpower, why would they shelter Yi Xiao?" Li Shiming questioned.

These were relationships between superpowers; although Yi Xiao was a Peak Great Cultivator, sheltering and protecting him at the cost of offending the Guiyuan Sect wasn’t a sound choice.

Moreover, prior information indicated that the Bitao Sect had a deeply cooperative relationship with the Guiyuan Sect, making the Bitao Sect’s maneuver more convoluted.

"It’s probably due to that complete inheritance. The Guiyuan Sect excels in ice attributes, while the Bitao Sect specializes in water attributes. Perhaps that complete inheritance has crucial, unknown elements, prompting the Bitao Sect to pay dearly for it!" the Phoenix Palace Master analyzed.

"What plans does Luanyang Palace have?" Li Shiming mused aloud, posing the question.

"Since the Bitao Sect sheltered Yi Xiao, they’ve taken on his deception of Luanyang Palace’s female cultivators and his assault on the core cultivators outside our sect’s gates. Luanyang Palace and Guiyuan Sect will join forces to wage war on the Bitao Sect!" the Phoenix Palace Master stated calmly.

Yet, beneath this calmness lay a subtle chill; as the Palace Master of Luanyang Palace, her decision almost uniquely involves Luanyang Palace in the disputes among superpowers.

It was understandable for the Guiyuan Sect to take action against the Bitao Sect: their core inheritance and a Peak Great Cultivator groomed with all their power had been sheltered and protected by the Bitao Sect—such a thing couldn’t be tolerated.

"Would this war invite intervention from the Great Powers?" Li Shiming asked his most pressing concern.