"Do you know me?" The girl paused, taken aback. It was her first time leaving the sect, and she had maintained a low profile, seldom recognized on her journey.
However, upon entering the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, the man in azure attire instantly revealed her identity.
"Who doesn't know the reputation of the Great Luo Sword Sect's Sect Master – Ren Qingtu's third disciple, Liu Chengxue?" Li Yun chuckled.
Floating in front of him was a faint blue light curtain displaying all information about the white-clad girl.
[Name: Liu Chengxue!]
[Strength: Middle Stage Aperture Connection Realm!]
[Affiliation: Great Luo Sword Sect!]
[Master: Great Luo Sect Master Ren Qingtu!]
[Current Situation: Slightly injured, currently pursuing Du Qianshang, a core disciple of the Nine Nether Demon Sect…]
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Anyone entering the Heavenly Secret Pavilion would have their entire history, past, and present instantly revealed—information not considered a breach of Heavenly Secrets, as it pertained to events that had already occurred.
However, if he wishes to inquire about future events or investigate someone's situation when they are not in the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, it requires the expenditure of Secret Points.
"Who are you?"
Liu Chengxue's expression turned serious.
She wasn't naive.
Her master, the Great Luo Sword Sect's Sect Master, was renowned, but she had no connection with him.
She was merely the third disciple, and this was her first time leaving the sect.
It was impossible for everyone to know her name.
The fact that this person could recognize her suggested that he might have been watching her for a while.
Perhaps he was even waiting for her to arrive.
Thinking of this, Liu Chengxue felt a tightening in her chest, preparing to activate her True Qi.
However, to her surprise, her Middle Stage Aperture Connection Realm cultivation had vanished.
There was no True Qi flowing through her meridians, as if she were an inexperienced weak girl who had never cultivated.
"What did you do to me?" Liu Chengxue exclaimed in shock.
She realized she was too inexperienced, stumbling in a shop as soon as she entered the mortal world.
This person not only made her cultivation disappear silently but could probably erase her without a trace.
"Don't panic, Miss Liu. I mean no harm." Li Yun waved his hand, gesturing for her to calm down. "As the saying goes, guests are to be treated with respect. Why would I have any ill intentions towards you, Miss Liu?"
"My apologies for the misunderstanding, Senior. I was thoughtless," Liu Chengxue quickly regained her composure, bowing slightly.
Though she couldn't discern his strength, the fact that he made her cultivation vanish silently indicated he wasn't an ordinary person.
Even her master might not achieve such a feat.
Thus, it could be inferred that this Senior was undoubtedly an extraordinary individual.
If he wanted to kill her, it would be as effortless as crushing an ant.
In conflict with him, not only she but even the Great Luo Sword Sect behind her might face a calamity.
Thinking this, Liu Chengxue immediately changed her attitude, becoming extremely respectful.
"It doesn't matter," Li Yun said casually, smiling.
The Heavenly Secret Pavilion could shield even the Heavenly Dao, making it effortless to deal with a young talent.
Even if the Great Luo Sect Master was here, he wouldn't be able to make a fuss.
"May I ask how the Senior would like to be addressed?" Liu Chengxue asked cautiously.
"My surname is Li, and my given name is Yun. I am the owner of this Heavenly Secret Pavilion," Li Yun said casually, exuding an air of transcendence.
It was difficult to discern what he was thinking.
"So, Senior is the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. May I ask if Senior has anything to instruct me?" Liu Chengxue asked respectfully, secretly trying to gauge Li Yun's expression.
In her view, this mysterious expert had every action planned since she entered the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.
"It's nothing urgent. I just wanted to guide you onto a clear path," Li Yun said casually.
"A clear path?" Liu Chengxue was puzzled. "May I ask what path Senior is referring to?"
"Aren't you pursuing Du Qianshang?" Li Yun lifted the tea cup, took a sip, then put it down, getting straight to the point.
"Ah?" Liu Chengxue was taken aback.
This matter is top-secret, known only to herself and Du Qianshang.
It must not leak out at this moment.
Du Qianshang is, after all, a core disciple of the Nine Nether Demon Sect, backed by an elder of the sect.
If they discover this, it might lead to a war between the Nine Nether Demon Sect and the Great Luo Sword Sect.
The news can only be released after she kills Du Qianshang, as the Nine Nether Demon Sect won't go to war with the Great Luo Sword Sect over a dead person.
At most, there will be repercussions.
However, if the person is still alive and the Nine Nether Demon Sect doesn't intervene, it might create an impression that even their core disciples can't be protected.
"How did the Senior know?" Liu Chengxue nervously asked.
"How did I know…" Li Yun chuckled. "Have you forgotten the couplet at the entrance of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion?" He stood up, hands behind his back, enigmatic. "In this world, there's nothing the Heavenly Secret Pavilion doesn't know. If I'm interested, nothing can escape my calculations!"