As for Yellow-Level High-Rank Martial Techniques, if their value must be measured in gold coins, it would be worth hundreds of millions. And everyone knows that Spirit Techniques are priced even higher than Martial Techniques. The value of a Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique is conservatively estimated at one billion gold coins. Moreover, at such a level, even the major sects consider it an absolute treasure and would not sell it.

"Miss, this Ethereal Phantom Seal must not be spread outside. It is a treasure of our sect." Elder Wang and Elder Liu immediately changed their expressions and hurried to Lv Xiaoling's side. The Ethereal Phantom Seal is a treasure of the sect, a Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique, almost equivalent in value to a Xuan-Level Beginner Martial Technique. It is strictly forbidden to be disclosed.

"Do you want me to take back what I've said?" Lv Xiaoling said to the two elders.

"Miss, giving the boy another martial technique would be the same. This boy is a martial artist and fundamentally unable to cultivate spirit techniques," Elder Liu also hurriedly interjected.

"I have spirit cultivators in the Flying Spirit Sect who can cultivate it. Thank you." Li Lin, however, was unapologetic and quickly took the jade slip from Lv Xiaoling's hand. A Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique was exactly what he needed. Besides his Soul Blade Technique, adding this Spirit Technique was just perfect. Even in the secret chambers of the Flying Spirit Sect, the highest was only a Yellow-Level Mid-Rank Spirit Technique, while they did have a few sets of Yellow-Level High-Rank Martial Techniques.

"Young man, you can't take this spirit technique. How about I give you a set of Yellow-Level High-Rank Martial Techniques instead?" Elder Liu quickly offered Li Lin.

"This, Elder Liu, I am really sorry, but I prefer this spirit technique," Li Lin said with a slight smile, unwilling to exchange his Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique for a Yellow-Level High-Rank Martial Technique.

"Alright, elders, this is my gift. If there's anything, let my father find me. It's settled then. We'll return tomorrow," Lv Xiaoling said with a pursed smile, giving Li Lin a meaningful glance.

Seeing Li Lin effortlessly obtaining a set of Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique made everyone envious, jealous, and hateful, wishing they were in his place. Even Dai Daozi was somewhat tempted. After all, the Ghost Martial Sect only had two sets of such spirit techniques.

The Ghost Martial Sect's sect conference ended in a way that surprised everyone. Although the leaders of various sects were somewhat jealous of the Flying Spirit Sect, they also learned something about it through Li Lin.

However, in their hearts, the elders and sect leaders of the various sects were laughing at the Ghost Martial Sect. This time, the Ghost Martial Sect had suffered a great loss. Fifteen against one, plus the formation, and still lost. It seems that in future sect conferences, they would need to be more careful. After all, if they can't win the first place, why let their disciples go and die in vain? The Ghost Martial Sect was clearly setting a trap.

As the sect conference dispersed, people from various sects left the Ghost Martial Sect with drooping heads. Li Lin, under the jealous gazes of Dai Chang'an and Dai Changyun, followed Lv Xiaoling to the grand hall on the mountainside.

Along the way, Elders Liu and Wang desperately tried to exchange back the Ethereal Phantom Seal, a Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique, even offering up to three sets of Yellow-Level High-Rank Martial Techniques, but Li Lin refused them all, causing the two elders much frustration. Had it not been for Lv Xiaoling's presence, they might have resorted to robbery, given their capabilities as martial champions.

By the time they returned to the grand hall on the mountainside, it was dusk. The night air was filled with a hint of cold. Li Lin noted that there were three days left until the end of the year. Having accidentally arrived in this other world, he had been here for over a year, during which many things had happened.

As time passed, Li Lin found himself increasingly accustomed to and fond of this life, which truly suited his inner preferences. At least here, he had his own pursuits, unlike his previous life where he could chase after nothing.

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Reflecting on his experiences at the Ghost Martial Sect, Li Lin felt somewhat meaningful. The gains were substantial, not only was he exempted from paying tribute to the Ghost Martial Sect, but he also won the first place in the sect conference. The value was considerable, amounting to over two million gold coins, totaling over ten million gold coins. But Li Lin was well aware that the actual value far exceeded ten million.

Especially Lv Xiaoling's Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique, which was the highlight and the biggest gain of this visit. Li Lin tried every means to learn about Lv Xiaoling's identity, but Elder Wang and Elder Liu remained silent. A sect that could casually possess Silver Spirit Mice, Heavenly Winged Snow Lions, and a Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique likely rivaled the power of the Three Sects and Four Gates like Yunyang Sect.

"I must get back the spatial beast pouch. The little dragon inside must be going crazy by now," Li Lin thought to himself. The spatial beast pouch was currently in Lv Xiaoling's possession, and retrieving it would not be easy.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Li Lin began to meditate, deciding to think of a way to retrieve the spatial beast pouch tomorrow. Although the speed of conventional cultivation was slow, it was better than nothing. Moreover, after breaking through a level and a half during the day, his body needed adjustment. Recently, Li Lin considered making another breakthrough in his spiritual power.

After swallowing the spirit cultivator from Jiuhua Sect, he had reached the third level of Spirit Master. With six doses of Soul Spirit Divine Liquid left, he had originally estimated reaching close to the fifth or sixth level of Spirit Master. But after swallowing another spirit cultivator, he was already at the third level. Li Lin speculated that after consuming the six doses, he might break through to around the seventh level of Spirit Master.

Moments later, Li Lin was enveloped in a yellow glow, entering a state of cultivation.

In the deep winter night, within a courtyard in Ghost Martial City, a room glowed faintly. Several figures inside, illuminated by the light, would have been recognized by Li Lin as Mo Tianwen, the sect leader of Jiuhua Sect, and several elders.

"Sect Leader, this Li Lin from the Flying Spirit Sect is young but not simple," a long-haired elder said, still surprised by the day's events.

"Elders, what should we do now? The Flying Spirit Sect has moved against our Ju Bao Men in Hua Men Town. We must avenge this," Mo Tianwen said coldly.

"This young man is not simple. If we let him grow, he might become a threat. Moreover, the Ghost Martial Sect also intends for us to deal with the Flying Spirit Sect. This is an opportunity. Eliminating the Flying Spirit Sect would give us control over Hua Men Town and Tuan Mountain Town, greatly increasing our income. It would make strengthening the Jiuhua Sect much easier," a short-haired, green-robed elder said.

"But I'm worried. If we act against the Flying Spirit Sect, will the Ghost Martial Sect keep its promise?" a gray-robed elder asked softly.

"We don't need to worry about that for now. The boy is still at the Ghost Martial Sect, but he will leave eventually. Regardless, he possesses a Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique, which is enough reason for us to act," Mo Tianwen said with a cold smile.

"Yellow-Level High-Rank Spirit Technique, indeed enough reason for us to act. Sect Leader, how should we proceed? The boy is still at the Ghost Martial Sect. If we act openly and the Ghost Martial Sect discovers us, the spirit technique might not fall into our hands," the gray-robed elder continued.

"Lei Elder, you will take action tomorrow. The rest of us will return first. You hide in the city and act once the boy leaves Ghost Martial City. It will be unnoticed. I believe with Lei Elder's strength, dealing with the boy should be sufficient," Mo Tianwen said.

"A fifth-level martial artist is nothing extraordinary in front of me. Rest assured, Sect Leader, leave it to me," the gray-robed elder confidently said.

As Li Lin meditated through the night, unaware of the passage of time, he stopped cultivating when the first light appeared outside the window.

"Phew…"

Li Lin exhaled a breath of turbid air from his dantian, feeling the abundant qi in his body, and smiled.

"Li Lin, are you up yet?"

A crisp voice came, and Li Lin frowned, knowing it could only be Lv Xiaoling.

"Creak…" The door opened, and a faint fragrance filled the air, followed by a beautiful figure appearing before Li Lin.

Naturally, it was Lv Xiaoling. Her round, oval face, black eyes, and slightly flushed cheeks exuded a youthful and lively aura. Her clear, fair skin and small dimple on her goose egg-shaped face made her appear exceptionally beautiful. Dressed in a green long dress, revealing a hint of her snow-white chest, her waist cinched with a belt, accentuating her figure. Her appearance was less fiery than before but still stunningly beautiful, a stark contrast to her previous look.

Li Lin, from a man's perspective, found Lv Xiaoling to be an extraordinarily beautiful woman, her beauty rivaling that of Li Wushuang, Lan Ling, Yang Miao, the whip-wielding beauty he met in the Misty Mountain Range, and the woman disguised as a man.