"Alaric, my dear brother, let's meet at noon!" Elijah Wang called out as he returned to his small dormitory.

Alaric Ye curiously glanced around for a moment before heading back to his own small dormitory, closing the window, and locking the door.

A flash of spiritual light flickered between Alaric's fingers, and the ancient Insect Emperor's Ring appeared once again.

In truth, Alaric's main purpose for going out was to observe his surroundings and confirm whether there were any high-level Top Xuan Sect cultivators nearby.

His meteoric rise was primarily due to the efforts of Little White and Little Strong. Naturally, he wanted to share his joy with them.

However, with so many Top Xuan Sect cultivators around, Alaric wasn't sure if releasing Little White and Little Strong would attract attention due to their demonic aura. If discovered, the Insect Emperor's Ring would be exposed.

Especially after noticing that his two neighbors had such extraordinary backgrounds, he decided against releasing Little White and Little Strong for now.

He understood that in this world, one misstep could lead to death or a fate worse than death.

Alaric stroked the Insect Emperor's Ring and said, "It's a pity I can't share the joy of joining the Immortal Sect with you... I wonder if you're hungry..."

Just then, a soft and pleasant girl's voice suddenly echoed in Alaric's mind.

"Master... Congratulations on becoming an Immortal Elder!"

It was Little White's voice, still somewhat hesitant in her speech.

"Master, you don't need to worry. Here, our consumption in a dormant state is very low. Even if we sleep for a hundred years, we won't starve..."

Then Alaric heard a few cheerful chirps. Clearly, Little Strong's consciousness had also awakened, expressing his excitement and joy.

Being able to communicate with Little White and Little Strong through the Insect Emperor's Ring made Alaric feel both happy and excited.

"As expected of my Ye Family's heirloom!"

Alaric said, "Little Strong, thank you for your help last time. Otherwise, I would have become a furnace cauldron for a demonic person by now, and an ugly one at that..."

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Chirp chirp chirp!

Little Strong seemed to be responding, saying it was nothing, just a small favor. Next time there's a head-knocking opportunity, remember to call him.

"Alright, I wonder when you'll be able to speak. Learn from Little White..."

Chirp chirp...

Little White said, "Master, please be careful. Little White worries about your safety..."

Feeling the concern from Little White and Little Strong, Alaric's heart warmed.

"Don't worry, once I learn some basic knowledge and ensure there's no danger, I'll release you as soon as possible."

Little White said, "Master, there's no need to rush. We can explore dreams while dormant and comprehend some secret techniques. It won't be long before Little White can master the Insect Clan's concealment technique!"

Alaric's eyes lit up.

So the Insect Emperor's Ring had this function too. Little White and Little Strong could enhance their strength while dormant. It was fantastic.

"Keep it up. Once I join the Spirit Beast Peak, I should be able to raise you openly..."

...

As usual, Alaric chatted with Little White and Little Strong about his experiences and encounters before letting them continue their slumber, not disturbing their comprehension of the Insect Clan's secret techniques.

After some thought, Alaric picked up a teacup from his dormitory. With a thought, the teacup disappeared from his hand. Closing his eyes, he could clearly see the teacup appearing in the desert where Little White and Little Strong were sleeping.

"Just like the Universe Bag, it can store items!"

This discovery made Alaric's heart race!

The Universe Bag provided by the Top Xuan Sect could only hold a small table, with very limited space. But this desert was hundreds of meters wide, which meant Alaric had a storage space hundreds or even thousands of times larger!

However, not everything could be stored. Both the Insect Emperor's Ring and the Universe Bag required some spiritual power to store items, and the items had to be held in hand. If the item was too large or too heavy, there might not be enough spiritual power to store it.

This was basic knowledge about using the Universe Bag.

With another thought, a flash of spiritual light appeared in Alaric's hand, and the exquisite porcelain teacup reappeared.

"Releasing Little Strong or Little White is a hundred times more difficult, consuming a lot of mental energy. Little Strong's size isn't much bigger than this teacup, so why is the consumption so outrageous..."

Alaric couldn't help but complain.

Confirming that the Insect Emperor's Ring had storage capabilities, Alaric realized it was even more extraordinary than he had imagined.

Initially, he thought the Insect Emperor's Ring was just an ordinary immortal treasure. Now, he was convinced it was an incredible immortal treasure, one that could bring him deadly danger at any moment.

This made him even more cautious, repeatedly resolving never to reveal the secret of the Insect Emperor's Ring to anyone.

He then carried a large bucket to the dormitory's washroom, where there were barrels of clean water for the disciples to use.

Alaric filled a bucket with water, chose a small cubicle, and quickly washed his body and hair. Using a new towel prepared in the dormitory, he dried himself off and carefully put on the light blue robe issued by the Top Xuan Sect.

Alaric remembered that the senior brother who issued the robe had said it was a robe that couldn't be burned by mundane fire, couldn't be soaked by water, and couldn't be stained by dust. However, he didn't have enough spiritual power to use it yet.

Alaric stood in front of an ancient bronze mirror in the washroom.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man.

Even when wearing tattered clothes, Alaric's handsome and heroic appearance had attracted the admiration of senior sisters. Now, wearing the Top Xuan Sect robe, his demeanor underwent a qualitative change.

No longer could any trace of a humble servant be found in Alaric. His gaze was resolute, his demeanor steady, and after consuming the pearls gifted by Little White, his skin was flawless, full of healthy vitality, without any blemishes.

From the moment Alaric boarded the flying boat, he had completely shed his servant status.

And from the moment he donned the Top Xuan Sect robe, he had completely shed his servant image!

Alaric smiled at his reflection in the bronze mirror, then threw his coarse cloth clothes into the washroom's trash bin. With unprecedented confidence, he walked back to his small dormitory.

On the way, many fellow disciples greeted him with clasped fists, and he responded with a smile and a clasped fist in return.

At the Top Xuan Sect, feeling the goodwill of those around him, Alaric's personality had noticeably changed, giving the once solitary young man a desire for social interaction.