Seeing Pei Yan’s full smile directed at him, i Simiao knew that asking such a question was redundant. After pondering for a mont, he glanced around and whispered, "Rember, keep this matter confidential and don’t let it spread! I will issue a gag order to others later."
"Is that necessary? Besides, the commotion during Pei Yan’s fusion was so huge that half of the Immortal Palace saw it; it’s impossible to keep it a secret," Wang Wenze expressed doubt.
"Co up with an excuse, say it was Pei Yan’s ability manifesting after a second awakening, but the specific reason must be kept secret!" i Simiao’s expression turned serious as he commanded authoritatively, "Can’t you imagine what it ans if similar abilities of different branches can strengthen through fusion?"
"Mutual killing between similar ability users to seize each other’s powers!" After hearing this, Pei Yan finally realized the grave implication and whispered in shock.
"Exactly! Especially now, during our conflict with the Blood Race, the enemy also has thods to strip abilities! Moreover, they act even more ruthlessly than us. Once they discover this, it will spark a new wave of mutual hunting among ability users. Though they won’t stop hunting even if we remain silent, we must conceal this secret for as long as possible!"
Pei Yan, who had been imrsed in joy a mont ago, realized the severity of the issue and secretly admired i Simiao’s keen crisis response while nodding assent, "I understand!"
At that mont, as the courtyard resud calm, Lin Daozi, who had been guarding the entrance, finally led people inside. Stepping forward with a smile, he bowed towards Pei Yan and said, "I was wondering who could create such an amazing spectacle. It turns out Junior Brother Pei is here, explaining everything. It seems you’ve advanced in your realm again! You advanced not long ago, yet you’ve made another breakthrough in such a short ti; it truly makes envious!"
"Brother Lin, you flatter ; there’s no breakthrough! It’s just that the abilities awakened that day in the arena hadn’t fully integrated yet, and I finally mastered them today." Pei Yan walked out from the crowd, smiled wryly, and replied, "You saw the situation that day. After a fierce battle on the arena, then handling the Blood Race’s sneak attack, I’ve since had to rest and recover, leaving no ti to properly refine my newly acquired abilities. I rely found so ti amidst my busyness to ditate and consolidate, unexpectedly triggering this misunderstanding, making Brother Lin laugh!"
Hearing this, Lin Daozi nodded, finding Pei Yan’s explanation logically sound, and then smiled slightly, "Junior Brother Pei, you managed to defeat the despicable Blood Race trio with ease and even advanced on the spot, winning completely; just this point far exceeds , and I admire you greatly. But that day, seeing you sweep across the arena with ease, I never thought you’d be so seriously injured, dragging on consolidation till today. You won’t be left with lingering injuries, will you? If you need anything, just tell ; after all, you severely taught Nero a lesson, satisfying my anger. Whatever Brother can do, I’ll certainly help you achieve."
"Uh...!" Though Pei Yan knew Lin Daozi’s words were mostly polite, his opportunistic nature wouldn’t let this chance slip!
After casting a glance at i Simiao and others, they wisely stepped aside, while Pei Yan held Lin Daozi’s hand, leading him away to the corridor to speak privately, "Little Brother’s body is fine; however, there is a personal matter I wish to ask."
"No need to say! I understand! You an the difficulties your colleagues encountered here?" Lin Daozi nodded knowingly with a light chuckle upon seeing Pei Yan’s eyes shift.
"Exactly! Brother Lin, others may not understand, but you should. We are also working for your Master’s endeavor, facing difficulties you can’t stand by idle! It’s one thing to deal with obstacles and cold eyes; we are not ones to easily get upset! But we just need soone capable of interpreting those obscure and difficult records. It’s been seven or eight days, constantly being dismissed without anyone stepping forward to solve it, causing great impacts and blockages on our investigation work. And you and your subordinates, assigned to this matter, neither inquire nor intervene. Brother Lin, your actions have made Little Brother very disheartened and bewildered!" Pei Yan vented all the difficulties i Simiao faced recently to Lin Daozi like spilling bitter water.
"Ah, I know everything you’ve ntioned! But Brother is also in a difficult position!" Lin Daozi said, glancing at his subordinates nearby, motioning to them, "These people seem to obey my commands, but in reality, they follow my Master’s instructions exclusively. Their cold and reserved conduct isn’t by choice."
With a helpless smile, Lin Daozi continued, pointing at himself self-deprecatingly, "Although I’m Master’s disciple, I’ve been handling Immortal Palace affairs for years. You could say I’m the link between her and the Six Mansions when Master’s absent, so I have reasonably good relations with several major sects of the Immortal Palace. Apart from ensuring your safety, hosting this matter allows having a responsible person to diate if problems arise."
"Oh! You all have difficulties? So we’re just here to play the bad guy, right?" Pei Yan’s face darkened in dissatisfaction, "Brother Lin, after so much talk, yet the issue remains unresolved! When problems actually arise due to delays, Daoist Realm suffers first, and how co the Heavenly Guardian Pavilion folks act so arrogantly? Our people seek a docunt, yet are faced with indifferent and harsh words, and taking ages for soone to respond!"
"Heavenly Guardian Pavilion is an entity independent of Six Mansions, dedicated to recording Daoist Realm’s rumors, Immortal Palace’s mission logs, famous people’s biographies, as well as sect secrets. You can understand its importance without explanation. The people here, mostly retired elders from Six Mansions, either beca disillusioned with power struggles within the sect and take responsibility here while enjoying Tributor privileges, or ca with recluse personalities loving tranquility for secluded retirent, so these individuals are both related to the Immortal Palace and stubborn." Lin Daozi hastily explained, seeing Pei Yan’s displeasure.
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