## Chapter 2138 — Gifts of the Sect
The welcome banquet gradually came to an end.
The golden hall slowly became quiet.
The fragrance of spiritual wine still lingered in the air.
Yang Lin calmly placed his crystal cup onto the jade table.
Qin Lu smiled faintly.
Xue Yao stretched slightly.
Shuiluo Sha looked completely satisfied.
Han Chen gently wiped the corner of her lips.
FeiFei happily sighed.
"That was delicious."
Daji chuckled softly.
"It truly was."
Ju Jingli quietly stood up.
Feng Tianyu...
Mu Jianhong...
Yan Zixuan...
and Guo Chenyi also rose.
At that moment—
the enormous doors of the Main Hall slowly opened once more.
Sect Master Zhen Yi entered.
Sun Mi followed beside him.
Yuqin Yi quietly returned to the hall.
Behind them—
the Twelve Peak Masters calmly walked inside.
Everyone immediately stood.
They respectfully cupped their hands.
"Sect Master."
"Sect Mistress."
"Peak Masters."
Zhen Yi smiled warmly.
"So..."
"have all of you enjoyed your welcome banquet?"
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"Yes."
Qin Lu smiled.
"Very much."
Xue Yao nodded.
"It was excellent."
Soon—
everyone answered one after another.
"Yes, Sect Master."
"We enjoyed it."
"We thank the Sect."
Satisfied—
Zhen Yi nodded.
"Good."
Yuqin Yi quietly walked toward the high platform.
She returned to the seat on Zhen Yi's right side.
She gently looked toward him.
"Father..."
"may I show everyone around the sect later?"
Zhen Yi smiled kindly.
"Of course."
"That will be your responsibility tonight."
Yuqin Yi respectfully nodded.
"Yes, Father."
The disciples watched quietly.
Most of them had never seen the usually cold Young Sect Mistress speak so naturally.
Sun Mi smiled gently.
Her eyes briefly swept over Yang Lin before looking toward everyone else.
The Twelve Peak Masters all revealed faint smiles.
The atmosphere was peaceful.
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With a wave of Zhen Yi's sleeve—
dozens of brilliant rays of light floated into the air.
One after another—
they descended before every disciple.
Yang Lin.
Ju Jingli.
Feng Tianyu.
Mu Jianhong.
Yan Zixuan.
Guo Chenyi.
Qin Lu.
Xue Yao.
Shuiluo Sha.
Han Chen.
FeiFei.
Su Qinglan.
Liao Yue.
Xiao Rui.
Daji.
Zhao Feng.
Gu Tian.
Bai Yao.
Ning Mei.
Han Qing.
Yue Bingxin.
Su Liyulu.
Cui Ye.
Liu Yi.
Qin Mo.
Shen Rui.
Baiyu.
Xu Yi.
Mo Han.
Yu Lianhua.
Yu Huaxianzi.
Hua Chao.
Each received a brilliant jade disciple token.
The front was engraved with—
**Personal Disciple of the Sect Master.**
Everyone respectfully accepted the tokens.
"We thank Sect Master."
Sun Mi smiled gently.
"From today onward..."
"all of you are the future pillars of Qingyun Sword Sect."
"Protect one another."
"Cultivate diligently."
Everyone respectfully bowed.
"We understand."
Another wave of Zhen Yi's sleeve followed.
Thirty-three storage rings slowly floated before everyone.
Inside each storage ring were—
Immortal Supreme-grade swords.
High-level cultivation manuals.
Movement techniques.
Body-refining arts.
Rare medicinal pills.
And—
one million Heavenly Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.
Even Feng Tianyu and the others were surprised.
Ju Jingli's beautiful eyes slightly widened.
Everyone respectfully accepted the gifts.
Only Yang Lin calmly glanced inside.
His expression remained unchanged.
To him—
the treasures weren't valuable...
Still—
they were gifts from the Sect Master.
He quietly stored them away.
A faint smile appeared on Zhen Yi's face.
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## Chapter 2139 — Leaving the Main Hall
After everyone had received their rewards—
Sun Mi slowly stood.
"You have all traveled a long journey."
"It is time to rest."
The disciples nodded respectfully.
Zhen Yi then looked toward Yuqin Yi.
"Yuqin Yi."
"Take everyone..."
"to their personal courtyards."
Yuqin Yi stood.
"Yes, Father."
Before leaving—
Yang Lin calmly stepped forward.
He cupped his hands.
"Thank you, Sect Master."
"Thank you, Sect Mistress."
"Thank you, Peak Masters."
One after another—
Qin Lu.
Xue Yao.
Shuiluo Sha.
Han Chen.
FeiFei.
Su Qinglan.
Liao Yue.
Xiao Rui.
Daji.
Zhao Feng.
Gu Tian.
Bai Yao.
Ning Mei.
Han Qing.
Yue Bingxin.
Su Liyulu.
Cui Ye.
Liu Yi.
Qin Mo.
Shen Rui.
Baiyu.
Xu Yi.
Mo Han.
Yu Lianhua.
Yu Huaxianzi.
Hua Chao.
Ju Jingli.
Feng Tianyu.
Mu Jianhong.
Yan Zixuan.
Guo Chenyi.
All respectfully bowed together.
"We thank Sect Master."
"We thank Sect Mistress."
"We thank the Twelve Peak Masters."
"We shall now return to our private courtyards."
The expressions of everyone on the platform became gentle.
Zhen Yi nodded with satisfaction.
"As expected..."
"They possess both talent..."
"and proper character."
Sun Mi smiled proudly.
"They truly are exceptional."
Peak Master Hu Yunlie laughed heartily.
"Hahaha!"
"Our sect has finally welcomed a generation worthy of its name."
Fu Linyi nodded.
"I look forward to seeing their growth."
Another Peak Master smiled.
"Especially Yang Lin."
"He is difficult to comprehend."
Several others quietly agreed.
Their gazes lingered on Yang Lin for a brief moment.
Not because of his strength alone—
but because of his calmness.
Even after receiving countless treasures...
his expression had never changed.
Zhen Yi noticed that as well.
A trace of admiration appeared deep within his eyes.
Soon—
everyone respectfully withdrew.
The great doors of the Main Hall slowly opened.
Yuqin Yi led the group into the peaceful night.
Moonlight illuminated the endless floating mountains.
Ancient pavilions glowed beneath countless spirit lamps.
The entire Qingyun Sword Sect looked like an immortal paradise.
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## Chapter 2140 — The Courtyards
Yuqin Yi calmly led everyone through the quiet paths.
The night breeze gently moved her long purple hair.
Soon—
they arrived before five magnificent private courtyards.
She looked toward Ju Jingli.
"Junior Sister Ju Jingli."
"This courtyard belongs to you."
Ju Jingli smiled softly.
"Thank you."
Yuqin Yi then pointed toward another courtyard.
"Feng Tianyu."
"Yours is here."
She continued.
"Mu Jianhong."
"This courtyard."
"Yan Zixuan."
"Over there."
"Guo Chenyi."
"The final one."
Each courtyard stood upon its own floating platform.
Ancient spirit trees surrounded every residence.
Small waterfalls flowed beside elegant jade bridges.
Spiritual flowers bloomed beneath the moonlight.
Every courtyard possessed its own cultivation pavilion.
The immortal spiritual qi was several times denser than outside.
Everyone revealed expressions of satisfaction.
Feng Tianyu nodded approvingly.
"As expected of Qingyun Sword Sect."
Mu Jianhong smiled.
"This environment is perfect for cultivation."
Yan Zixuan quietly observed the surrounding formations.
"They're extremely powerful."
Guo Chenyi laughed.
"We're fortunate."
Ju Jingli gently turned toward Yang Lin.
Her eyes rested on him for a brief moment.
A faint smile appeared.
"Goodnight..."
"Senior Brother Yang Lin."
Everyone subconsciously looked toward the two.
FeiFei smiled brightly.
Daji's smiled slightly with a knowing look.
Han Chen quietly hid another smile.
Qin Lu simply watched calmly.
Xue Yao smiled knowingly.
Even Yuqin Yi silently observed them.
Yang Lin nodded naturally.
"Goodnight."
Ju Jingli's smile became slightly brighter.
She respectfully cupped her hands once more.
Then—
she entered her courtyard.
Feng Tianyu...
Mu Jianhong...
Yan Zixuan...
and Guo Chenyi also wished everyone goodnight before returning to their own residences.
The first group quietly departed.
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## Chapter 2141 — Moonlit Paths
Only Yang Lin...
Qin Lu...
Xue Yao...
Shuiluo Sha...
Han Chen...
FeiFei...
Su Qinglan...
Liao Yue...
Xiao Rui...
Daji...
Zhao Feng...
Gu Tian...
Bai Yao...
Ning Mei...
Han Qing...
Yue Bingxin...
Su Liyulu...
Cui Ye...
Liu Yi...
Qin Mo...
Shen Rui...
Baiyu...
Xu Yi...
Mo Han...
Yu Lianhua...
Yu Huaxianzi...
Hua Chao...
remained beside Yuqin Yi.
She continued leading them through another beautiful path of the sect.
One after another—
she pointed toward elegant private courtyards.
"Qin Lu."
"This one is yours."
"Xue Yao."
"Your courtyard."
"Shuiluo Sha."
"This residence."
She patiently guided everyone.
Han Chen.
FeiFei.
Su Qinglan.
Liao Yue.
Xiao Rui.
Daji.
Zhao Feng.
Gu Tian.
Bai Yao.
Ning Mei.
Han Qing.
Yue Bingxin.
Su Liyulu.
Cui Ye.
Liu Yi.
Qin Mo.
Shen Rui.
Baiyu.
Xu Yi.
Mo Han.
Yu Lianhua.
Yu Huaxianzi.
Hua Chao.
Every disciple received a magnificent private courtyard.
Spirit lamps illuminated every pathway.
Ancient peach blossoms gently swayed beneath the moonlight.
The atmosphere was peaceful.
Finally—
Qin Lu approached Yang Lin.
Xue Yao and Shuiluo Sha followed beside her.
Qin Lu smiled gently.
"Goodnight, Yang Lin."
Xue Yao nodded.
"Rest well."
Shuiluo Sha laughed.
"Tomorrow should be interesting."
Yang Lin calmly smiled.
"Goodnight..."
"all of you."
The three smiled before entering their respective courtyards.
Not far away—
Yuqin Yi quietly watched everything.
Although her expression remained calm—
a faint trace of jealousy flashed through her beautiful eyes.
It disappeared almost instantly.
She simply continued walking beside Yang Lin beneath the quiet moonlit sky.
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## Chapter 2142 — Yang Lin's Courtyard
The moon quietly illuminated the endless floating mountains.
A gentle night breeze drifted through the ancient spirit trees.
Yuqin Yi and Yang Lin continued walking side by side.
Soon—
they arrived before the largest private courtyard in this district.
Its entrance was built from ancient white jade.
Golden runes quietly glowed upon the walls.
A plaque above the gate read—
**Cloud Sky Immortal Courtyard.**
Beside it—
stood another equally magnificent courtyard.
The two residences were nearly identical.
Only their spiritual formations differed slightly.
Yuqin Yi stopped.
"This..."
"is your private courtyard."
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
His gaze shifted toward the neighboring residence.
He asked,
"The courtyard beside mine..."
"is also a Sect Master's personal disciple's residence?"
Yuqin Yi nodded.
"Yes."
"She is my junior sister."
"Her cultivation..."
"is around Heaven Immortal Fifth Stage."
Yang Lin calmly asked,
"So..."
"she is the strongest of the younger generation of Qingyun Sword Sect?"
Yuqin Yi nodded once again.
"Yes."
"She joined the sect several years ago."
Yang Lin simply replied,
"I see."
He showed no surprise.
No excitement.
As though it were completely ordinary.
He calmly cupped his hands.
"Thank you for guiding us tonight."
"I'll see you tomorrow."
Yuqin Yi smiled gently.
A warmth rarely seen appeared on her usually cold face.
"Goodnight..."
"Senior Brother Yang Lin."
Yang Lin turned slightly.
"Goodnight."
Then—
he calmly entered his private courtyard.
The heavy jade gates slowly closed behind him without him looking back.
Outside—
Yuqin Yi quietly remained standing for several moments.
A faint smile unconsciously appeared on her beautiful face.
Only after a while—
did she quietly leave beneath the moonlight.
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## Chapter 2143 — A Peaceful Night
Yang Lin walked across the quiet courtyard.
The residence was elegant beyond words.
Ancient white jade paths connected every corner.
A clear spiritual spring flowed through the center.
The surrounding gardens bloomed with countless immortal flowers.
Outside the pavilion—
stood a towering spiritual fruit tree.
Golden fruits gently swayed beneath the moonlight.
Its branches released pure immortal qi that filled the entire courtyard.
At the center stood a magnificent three-story cultivation pavilion.
Its pillars were carved from ancient spirit jade.
Golden formation symbols quietly shimmered across the walls.
Yang Lin pushed open the pavilion door.
The interior was spacious.
The first floor contained a reception hall.
Ancient wooden furniture crafted from Heavenly Spirit Wood emitted a faint fragrance.
Several bookshelves held cultivation classics.
Spirit lamps floated silently overhead without consuming fuel.
Further inside—
a cultivation chamber occupied the center.
The room contained an enormous gathering formation carved into the floor.
Countless spirit veins beneath the pavilion continuously supplied pure immortal qi.
Adjacent to it—
was a quiet bedroom.
The room was simple...
yet elegant.
An enormous bed carved from Spirit Jade Wood rested beside the window.
Soft white silk bedding covered it.
The blanket was woven from the feathers of immortal spirit birds.
The entire room carried a refreshing fragrance.
Moonlight entered through the open window.
Everything felt peaceful.
Yang Lin calmly sat on the edge of the bed.
He looked around once.
Then quietly said,
"Well..."
"This Qingyun Sword Sect..."
"is very interesting."
A faint smile appeared.
"I'm going to make it..."
"the strongest sect on the entire Rui Star."
"We'll see..."
"what comes next."
He then looked toward the storage ring given by Sect Master Zhen Yi.
Inside—
countless treasures quietly rested.
Immortal Supreme-grade swords.
Powerful cultivation manuals.
One million Heavenly Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.
Yang Lin calmly smiled.
"Nice."
"But..."
"I don't really need these."
"Still..."
"since they were given..."
"I'll keep them."
He placed the storage ring away.
Then—
without another thought—
he lay down upon the soft bed.
Within moments—
he had already fallen asleep.
As though nothing else in the world mattered.
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## Chapter 2144 — The Midnight Visitor
Several hours later—
the entire Qingyun Sword Sect remained silent.
Only moonlight illuminated the countless floating mountains.
Suddenly—
the jade door of the neighboring courtyard slowly opened.
A graceful figure stepped outside.
She quietly walked through the night.
Soon—
she arrived before Yang Lin's private courtyard.
Inside the pavilion—
Yang Lin slowly opened his eyes.
His Sea of Consciousness had already sensed someone entering the courtyard.
He remained lying on the bed.
His divine sense effortlessly observed the visitor.
A young woman quietly stood beneath the spiritual fruit tree.
Her appearance was breathtaking.
She possessed long, flowing light blue hair that shimmered beneath the moonlight like cascading silver-blue silk.
A few delicate strands framed her flawless face.
Her eyes were a clear Amber eyes, calm yet filled with confidence.
Her skin was smooth and fair as flawless jade.
She wore elegant white robes accented with soft light blue embroidery.
The flowing robes gently outlined her graceful figure.
The high collar and delicate layered fabric gave her an immortal aura, while the fitted design across her upper body naturally emphasized her elegant physique.
Long translucent sleeves drifted gently in the night breeze.
A purple sash decorated with intricate silver patterns rested around her slender waist.
Her entire presence resembled an immortal fairy descending from the heavens.
Yang Lin calmly looked toward her through his divine sense.
He lazily thought,
"So..."
"this must be the junior sister Yuqin Yi mentioned earlier."
"But why is she standing in my courtyard..."
"in the middle of the night?"
He quietly stood.
"Could she be here..."
"to test me?"
"..."
"So boring."
Without any urgency—
he calmly walked toward the entrance.
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## Chapter 2145 — Lan Bailian
The pavilion door slowly opened.
Yang Lin calmly stepped outside.
The young woman turned toward him.
Their eyes met beneath the moonlight.
Yang Lin calmly asked,
"Are you..."
"Junior Sister?"
The young woman nodded confidently.
"Yes."
"My name is..."
"Lan Bailian."
She smiled slightly.
"It means"
"Blue White Lotus."
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"A beautiful name."
Lan Bailian looked directly into his eyes.
"I came..."
"to challenge my Senior Brother."
Yang Lin remained completely calm.
"Why tonight?"
"Why not tomorrow?"
Lan Bailian blinked.
She had expected surprise.
Perhaps curiosity.
Maybe even excitement.
Instead—
the handsome young man before her sounded as though he were discussing tomorrow's weather.
Yang Lin calmly continued,
"Tomorrow..."
"in the Sect's main arena."
"Ask me there."
"I'll come."
Without waiting for her reply—
he simply turned around.
Walked back toward the pavilion.
Opened the door.
Entered.
Then—
closed it behind him.
Everything happened naturally.
As though nothing important had occurred.
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## Chapter 2146 — An Unexpected Senior Brother
Silence.
Lan Bailian remained standing beneath the spiritual fruit tree.
She stared blankly at the closed pavilion door.
Her beautiful blue eyes widened slightly.
Her eyebrows unconsciously twitched.
"..."
She had come in the middle of the night.
She expected at least a serious conversation.
Perhaps an immediate duel.
Or even hostility.
Instead—
Yang Lin had calmly arranged everything for tomorrow...
and simply gone back to sleep.
A trace of annoyance appeared on her beautiful face.
"What kind of Senior Brother..."
"is this?"
She lightly crossed her arms.
Yet—
the annoyance gradually faded.
She recalled the moment he opened the pavilion door.
Under the moonlight—
his calm expression had remained perfectly composed.
His handsome appearance, deep eyes, and tranquil bearing had made him seem almost detached from the world.
She unconsciously admitted to herself,
"...He's unexpectedly handsome."
She immediately shook her head.
"What am I thinking?"
A determined light appeared in her amber eyes.
"Tomorrow..."
"I'll definitely see..."
"whether you're truly as extraordinary..."
"as everyone says."
With one final glance toward Yang Lin's quiet pavilion—
Lan Bailian gracefully turned around.
Her long light-blue hair fluttered behind her.
Moments later—
she disappeared into the peaceful moonlit night.
Inside the pavilion—
Yang Lin had already closed his eyes once more.
Before long—
he had fallen asleep again.
The coming dawn promised to be anything but ordinary.