"Uncle... isn't this a bit inappropriate..."

  Lu Danian was on the verge of tears.

  Uncle, you've assigned me a task that's practically a death sentence!

  He even had a bad feeling that Lin Yan'er might end up becoming his registered disciple.

  Over the years, he knew that the Sect Leader had a special affection for Uncle.

  Even though the Sect Leader always talked about finding a Dao Companion for Uncle, it was limited to the Sect Leader doing the finding.

  If it were exposed that he was helping Uncle raise a mistress, he felt he would be in big trouble...

  "What's inappropriate? Danian, are you feeling like your cultivation level is so high now that you don't listen to your Uncle anymore?"

  Xu Xiao looked at Lu Danian, his white eyebrows slightly furrowed.

  The aura of authority, engraved in his soul, made Lu Danian's heart race and tremble.

  "No!"

  "I'll listen to Uncle! Jin Xiaoyou, just become my registered disciple!" Lu Danian quickly nodded.

  Xu Xiao's expression softened again, and he smiled, "That's more like it. Remember not to tell your junior sister about these things; it's enough that we know."

  "Liuxiang, pay your respects to your master."

  Jin Liuxiang's charming eyes moved, and she quickly turned around, bowing to Lu Danian, "Disciple greets Master."

  Lu Danian had a bitter expression, "Sigh... just a registered disciple, just in name, no need for formalities, Jin Xiaoyou..."

  Alright then.

  Having agreed to this, he estimated that there would be no shortage of trouble in the future...

  Xu Xiao said, "Danian, you don't need to provide cultivation resources for Liuxiang; I'll take care of that."

  He then helped Jin Liuxiang up, "Liuxiang, it's getting te today, so I won't guide you."

  "Here are twenty Foundation Establishment Pills for your cultivation. If you run out, make sure to come to me."

  Xu Xiao generously said, "Don't be polite, take what you need. Liuxiang, I'll cover all your future cultivation resources."

  Both Jin Liuxiang and Lu Danian were stunned.

  The former was moved to tears by Xu Xiao's generosity.

  Lu Danian was shocked by Xu Xiao's actions. Uncle, you're serious about this!

  "Disciple! Thank you, Elder Xu!"

  Jin Liuxiang accepted the twenty Foundation Establishment Pills, kneeling before Xu Xiao, moved to tears.

  Elder Xu was the greatest benefactor of her life!

  The only man she acknowledged!

  Though a bit old, he was still a handsome elder!

  A big spender!

  Lu Danian swallowed hard, blinking his bull-like eyes at Xu Xiao.

  No wonder Uncle could easily win over a young beauty like Jin Liuxiang. With such generosity, if it were him, he'd also be willing to offer himself!

  "Alright, get up."

  Xu Xiao helped Jin Liuxiang up.

  Then, he looked at Lu Danian, speaking meaningfully, "Danian, about these matters..."

  Before he could finish, Lu Danian quickly replied, "Uncle, rest assured! I understand, not a word of this will get out! Jin Xiaoyou is merely fated with Uncle, and Uncle is just guiding her cultivation at night!"

  Nodding, Xu Xiao was satisfied with the response.

  Lu Danian was already a skilled wingman.

  After some instructions, Xu Xiao prepared to return to his room to rest.

  "Uncle, wait a moment!"

  Lu Danian stepped forward, his expression mysterious, "About Zhou Xiao and the other two, should we..."

  As he spoke, he touched his neck, the meaning clear.

  Xu Xiao chuckled, "Though I no longer wish to see Zhou Xiao, our Misty Sect is a reputable sect; we cannot engage in such demonic acts."

  "Danian, let them leave the mountain first, and handle the rest as you see fit."

  Lu Danian's eyes lit up, a hint of killing intent emerging, and he cupped his fists, "Yes, Uncle! I understand!"

  After Xu Xiao left, only Lu Danian and Jin Liuxiang remained.

  The tter, holding twenty Foundation Establishment Pills, gazed affectionately at Xu Xiao's departing figure.

  It was then she realized how handsome and charming that tall figure was...

  "Alright, stop looking."

  Lu Danian instantly regained the authoritative demeanor of the Outer Sect Law Enforcement Elder.

  He looked at Jin Liuxiang, sternly reminding her, "Jin Xiaoyou, Elder Xu is old and lonely. In his final years, you must accompany him well and not betray his feelings."

  "If you make Elder Xu sad, our Misty Sect will not forgive you lightly."

  Jin Liuxiang's expression changed immediately.

  As expected of the Law Enforcement Elder, he instantly guessed her retionship with Elder Xu.

  Jin Liuxiang quickly nodded, "Master, I understand. Rest assured, Elder Xu has given me a new life, and I will do my utmost to ensure he enjoys his ter years."

  Lu Danian nodded, reminding her, "That's good."

  "And also, don't call me Master. You're just a registered disciple, nominally attached to me, but not truly my disciple."

  With that, Lu Danian summoned his sword and flew away.

  Jin Liuxiang blinked her beautiful eyes, filled with joy.

  With Elder Xu around, she was full of hope for the future!

  Inside the small courtyard room, the system's voice sounded.

  [Congratutions to the host for successfully gifting 10 Foundation Establishment Pills, returning 20 Gold-Nurturing Pills.]

  "Why only count 10?"

  Xu Xiao sat on the meditation cushion, his old eyes slightly moving.

  No need to say, it must be because giving 20 was too much, exceeding the recipient's current usage limit.

  Damn system, not acknowledging it!

  Indeed, whether it's pills, magical artifacts, or other cultivation resources, they must be given reasonably, just enough for the recipient to use.

  Otherwise, the system won't acknowledge it.

  "But it's fine, I'll be careful next time, this time wasn't a loss."

  20 Gold-Nurturing Pills, equivalent to 200 Foundation Establishment Pills, still a win-win.

  Closing his eyes, Xu Xiao began his daily cultivation, circuting spiritual energy through the Misty Longevity Technique.

  ...

  A few days ter, explosive news began to spread among the Outer Sect disciples.

  Jin Liuxiang's master Zhou Xiao, along with her two senior brothers, had been expelled from the Misty Sect!

  Moreover, the Outer Sect beauty Jin Liuxiang had been taken as a registered disciple by Elder Lu!

  This news exploded like an atomic bomb among the Outer Sect disciples.

  The emotions suppressed by the Outer Sect leadership began to erupt once more.

  In the living quarters, groups of Outer Sect disciples gathered, whispering.

  Each face was filled with astonishment, as if hearing some earth-shattering gossip.

  "There's no need to guess! That's how it is! Jin Liuxiang really tched onto Elder Xu!"

  "My goodness! Who would've thought that Elder Xu, such a highly respected sect elder, would also fall for beauty in his ter years!"

  "That Jin Liuxiang has already broken through to the Third Level of Foundation Establishment in just a month! She can't even finish using the Foundation Establishment Pills she has!"

  "I heard that Zhou Xiao, Jin Liuxiang's master, had intentions towards her, and when Elder Xu found out... he was expelled from the sect! Even his two disciples weren't spared!"

  The newly informed disciples were thunderstruck, unable to believe Elder Xu could be such a person!

  They refused to believe it!

  Peerjun