"It's Master!" Bian Sixuan heard Liu Chen's voice and immediately stood up, feeling a bit uneasy. She didn't know what instructions Master would give her, but she knew that no matter what the task was, she would do her best to complete it.
Zhao Lianyun and Ma Hong Yun saw Bian Sixuan stand up, and they quickly followed suit, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Liu Chen looked at Bian Sixuan and slowly said, "This is an island on the border of the Eastern Sea. Bian Sixuan, you are now a Rank Five cultivator, and it's time for you to go out and explore, to accumulate some popularity. I hope you can make a name for yourself in this vast sea of the Eastern Sea, and the bigger, the better."
"Popularity?" Bian Sixuan listened to Master's words, and although she had some doubts in her heart, she still agreed without hesitation, "Yes, Master! Disciple will not disappoint your expectations and will definitely make a name for herself in the Eastern Sea!"
Liu Chen nodded with satisfaction and continued to explain, "For a Mortal to ascend to an Immortal, they need sufficient popularity to draw the Qi of heaven and earth. This popularity is not only the accumulation of your life but also your understanding of the cultivation Dao. The deeper the accumulation of popularity, the more beneficial it will be for your future ascension to an Immortal."
Bian Sixuan listened to Master's explanation and suddenly realized. She excitedly said, "Yes! Disciple understands, thank you, Master, for your teachings!"
For him to let her go explore the Eastern Sea and accumulate popularity, didn't that mean Liu Chen intended to help her ascend to an Immortal? This was truly a great piece of good fortune!
"Popularity! Ascend to an Immortal!" Zhao Lianyun was shocked when she heard this news. She immediately pricked up her ears, afraid of missing a single word.
"This is a Mortal Dao Killer Move — Unacquainted Upon Meeting!" Liu Chen saw the situation and, without hesitation, waved his sleeve, performing this Move on Bian Sixuan. A flash of light appeared, and the appearances of Bian Sixuan and the other two instantly changed, becoming completely different from before.
The reason Liu Chen did this was that what he did in the Northern Plains Royal Court Blessed Land had attracted too much attention and aroused the resentment of many people. Now, Bian Sixuan, Zhao Lianyun, and Ma Hong Yun were also implicated.
This Killer Move could not only change a person's appearance but also prevent others from divining their whereabouts, which was very powerful.
"Eh? Junior Sister Yun, why have you become someone else?" Ma Hong Yun looked at the unfamiliar Zhao Lianyun in front of him and exclaimed in surprise.
"Idiot, didn't you hear Master say it? This is the effect of the Killer Move! Now shut up!" Zhao Lianyun angrily slapped Ma Hong Yun's head and chided him.
"Bian Sixuan, you may leave." Liu Chen looked at Bian Sixuan expressionlessly and said indifferently.
Bian Sixuan was surprised by the words, but she had no doubts about Liu Chen's words and immediately responded, "Yes, Master." However, as she turned to leave, her gaze involuntarily fell on Zhao Lianyun and Ma Hong Yun.
These two had lived with Bian Sixuan in the immortal aperture for a long time, and a deep friendship had long been established between them. Bian Sixuan couldn't help but worry about their situation. After a moment of hesitation, she still asked, "But what about my two Junior Brother and Junior Sister..."
Liu Chen seemed to have anticipated Bian Sixuan's question. He smiled slightly and said in a calm tone, "They both naturally have things to do. You don't need to worry. Go."
Bian Sixuan's doubts in her heart lessened slightly after hearing Liu Chen's answer. She knew Liu Chen wouldn't deceive her, so since he said Zhao Lianyun and Ma Hong Yun had their own things to do, it must be true.
Therefore, Bian Sixuan no longer hesitated. She took a deep look at Zhao Lianyun and Ma Hong Yun, then resolutely activated the movement Gu.
As the movement Gu was activated, Bian Sixuan's figure transformed into a sword light and disappeared outside this courtyard, leaving only Zhao Lianyun and Ma Hong Yun, and the empty courtyard.
"These are one hundred primeval stones, which will be your living expenses from now on." Liu Chen said expressionlessly, his voice calm and steady.
Zhao Lianyun and Ma Hong Yun looked at each other. They looked at the pile of primeval stones in front of them, and both were a little surprised. Although the number of these primeval stones was really too small, one hundred couldn't even buy a Rank Five Gu.
"In the Eastern Sea, you can act freely." Liu Chen continued, "But I only have one requirement."
His tone suddenly became serious, making Zhao Lianyun and Ma Hong Yun nervous.
"You must Breakthrough to Rank Five within one year." Liu Chen's words were like a heavy hammer, striking their hearts.
"Breakthrough to Rank Five within one year!" Zhao Lianyun exclaimed, her eyes wide, her face full of disbelief.
For her, this was simply an impossible task. The Rank Five Realm was already a very high level for cultivators, and they had just embarked on the path of cultivation. To reach such a height in just one year was simply a fantasy.
"Master, can this really be done?" Zhao Lianyun quickly said, her voice filled with anxiety and unease.
Liu Chen looked at her, a faint smile flashing in his eyes.
"You must believe in yourselves." He said, "Little Yun'er, you are naturally intelligent and precocious. This is a Wisdom Path Legacy, you must cherish it well."
As he spoke, Liu Chen extended a finger and gently tapped Zhao Lianyun's head.
Instantly, a memory of the Wisdom Path Legacy flooded into Zhao Lianyun's mind.
"This is... a Wisdom Path Legacy?" Zhao Lianyun murmured, her heart filled with shock and joy.
"As for Hong Yun, you can just do your own thing." Liu Chen turned to look at Ma Hong Yun and said with a smile.
Ma Hong Yun nodded blankly, not caring about any Legacy, because he didn't understand it at all.
"I will come back to find you in one year." Liu Chen finally said, and then his figure, like smoke, slowly disappeared into the air.
"Master!"
Zhao Lianyun shouted, her voice echoing in the empty room, but she received no response.
Looking at the small pile of primeval stones, Zhao Lianyun could only sigh and put them away, frowning slightly in distress, thinking about what she and Ma Hong Yun should do next.