"Qingtian, arrange for someone to handle this matter. Remember not to take action personally. It's fine if you kill others, but if you kill a tri-element martial artist, to avoid criticism from other elders in the sect, just send someone to do it. Try not to leave any traces. The Li family's treasure must not fall into anyone's hands other than Shaohu." The aged voice continued in the inner hall.

"Grandpa, what exactly is the Li family's treasure? I have no idea about it," Li Shaohu asked in the inner hall.

"Shaohu, you naturally wouldn't know. This matter is known by only a few. That treasure is no ordinary item. When it's time to tell you, I will naturally inform you. Alright, you two may leave. I need to continue my closed-door cultivation. Don't disturb me unless it's necessary. As for Li Lin's matter, you two can cooperate with Yunsheng to handle it. Try not to leave any traces that could cause gossip." After the voice from the inner hall, silence followed, and Li Shaohu, along with another, left the hall.

"Cousin, Li Lin must die. What do you plan to do?" Outside the hall, a cold light flashed in Li Shaohu's eyes.

"Li Lin is still among the ordinary disciples at the foot of the mountain. It's not hard to create an accident for him. I'll arrange for a few people to give him an 'accident' when the time comes, hehe…" The young man in splendid attire revealed a sinister cold smile.

"Hu…"

After a night of cultivation, Li Lin exhaled a breath of turbid air. Assisted by the Spirit Jade Bed, his spirit energy progressed much faster than before, but compared to devouring spirit power and soul essence spirit liquid, it was still far less.

"With some time on my hands, it's time to refine a few Earth Spirit Pills," Li Lin said lightly.

"Boss, it's too stuffy here," Little dragon said to Li Lin, tilting its little head, its small eyes blinking slyly.

Li Lin smiled slightly, understanding Little dragon's meaning, and said, "Alright, I'll keep you by my side, but you must not reveal your aura."

"Long live the boss, I love you to death. I promise to conceal my aura," Little dragon immediately became joyful and jumped onto Li Lin's shoulder, affectionately licking his cheek.

"Blood Lizard, your aura can be easily recognized. Go into the spatial beast pouch for now," Li Lin then said to the Blood Lizard.

"Yes, Master," the Blood Lizard responded and entered Li Lin's spatial beast pouch.

Walking out of the room with Little dragon, seeing Little dragon, Yue Buqun and the others were somewhat surprised. Li Lin had to excuse that Little dragon was just a first-order demon beast he raised. It wouldn't be surprising for a martial artist to have a first or second-order demon beast. In the Yunyang Sect, many disciples also had second-order demon beasts.

As for the direct disciples, it was said that many even had flying demon beast mounts.

After leaving the courtyard, Li Lin found Bai Mei to inquire about a place for closed-door cultivation since he needed to refine some Earth Spirit Pills, which required a safer place.

"Lin'er, you've come at the right time. I was just about to look for you," Bai Mei said curiously looking at Little dragon, then sighed slightly.

"Elder Bai, is there something?" Li Lin asked.

"I just received news. I thought you, being a tri-element martial artist, could enter Yunyang Sect immediately. After all, in a year and a half, becoming a direct disciple wouldn't be a problem for you. However, the message I got is that the sect cannot make an exception for you. So, if you want to become a direct disciple, you'll have to wait a year, until the next selection of direct disciples," Elder Bai Mei explained.

"It doesn't matter, it's just that Elder Bai has been troubled," Li Lin replied lightly, not caring whether he could become a direct disciple immediately.

"Lin'er, there are some things I must tell you," Bai Mei looked at Li Lin and continued, "Normally, it wouldn't be too difficult for a tri-element martial artist to become a direct disciple, but I heard this time it was because the Third Protector intentionally suppressed it. And with the First and Second Protectors being away, my authority isn't enough to report directly to the elders, hence you can't become a direct disciple now," Elder Bai Mei said.

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"Third Protector," Li Lin said lightly, feeling he had not offended any protector of the Yunyang Sect.

"This Third Protector, Shi Yunsheng, is a disciple of Elder Zhao, who is Zhao Hui's father and Li Shaohu's grandfather. I understand your family's situation. Now you understand, right?" Bai Mei said.

"The Zhao family," Li Lin's eyes suddenly filled with a cold intent. He had been told by Li Dong and Li Wushuang about the Zhao family's influence within the Yunyang Sect. He didn't expect that as soon as he arrived at the Yunyang Sect, the Zhao family would already be plotting against him.

"Lin'er, although you shouldn't be in any danger within the Yunyang Sect, it's better to be cautious. I will try to contact other elders to expedite your becoming a direct disciple. Once you are a direct disciple, even if someone wants to sabotage you secretly, it won't be so easy," Bai Mei advised.

"Thank you, Elder Bai. I will be careful," Li Lin said, his heart filled with cold intent towards the Zhao family. If they intended to confront him, let's see who actually confronts whom.

"By the way, Elder Bai, do you know where I can find a place for closed-door cultivation?" Li Lin asked.

"In the back mountain range, there are many caves within a small mountain range. Take this jade slip. When you reach the back mountain, the jade slip will guide you to a cave suitable for closed-door cultivation. Once inside, you can cultivate in peace without being disturbed by outsiders," Elder Bai Mei concluded, handing Li Lin a white jade slip.

Li Lin thanked him and, taking the jade slip, headed towards the back mountain. The materials for the Earth Spirit Pills were already prepared by him, stored in the secret chamber of the Flying Spirit Gate, along with the harvest from the Misty Mountain Range. He was not short of materials for refining ordinary pills.

"Look, that's Li Lin, the one who defeated Huang Chengli with a single move yesterday."

"He's a tri-element martial artist. It won't be long before he becomes a direct disciple."

Along the way to the back mountain, many Yunyang Sect disciples quietly discussed him. Although he had been in the Yunyang Sect for only two days, Li Lin had already caused an absolute sensation among the ordinary disciples, and even many senior disciples were inquiring about his background.

Many female disciples were even boldly throwing him flirtatious glances, with quite a few inquiring about everything concerning him from Yue Buqun and others.

Li Lin didn't mind these discussions and didn't pay them any attention. His high profile the day before was deliberate, considering that only by being high-profile could he gain attention in the Yunyang Sect. In this world, the path of moderation from his previous life was not suitable.

Although Yunyang Sect wasn't as chaotic as the ancient domains, where everything required bloodshed and intimidation, in Yunyang Sect, a weakling would only be trampled upon.

The back mountain described by Bai Mei was a range of not very tall mountains, unlike the towering peaks of the front mountain. This small mountain range, although not tall, was entirely made of rock, with many caves visible all around.

"Hu…" Upon reaching the back mountain, the jade slip Li Lin took from Elder Bai Mei quickly began to emanate a red glow, an invisible force guiding Li Lin forward.

"Boss, that's Li Lin."

"He's going into closed-door cultivation. It's not convenient to make a move here. We'll wait until he comes out."

"He's a tri-element martial artist. Huang Chengli lost in one move, not easy to deal with."

"What are we afraid of? When the time comes, let's call all our people. I don't believe his strength can match all of us."

In a low-lying area near a mountain pass, several figures whispered, their eyes revealing a sinister light.

Moments later, Li Lin found a cave at the top of a mountain. Placing the jade slip above the cave, the entrance immediately closed.

Inside the cave, spanning about ten meters in area, surrounded by thick stone walls, Li Lin was quite satisfied with it. Taking out the Fire Dragon Cauldron, he sat cross-legged, preparing to refine the Earth Spirit Pills.

Soon, a pile of materials was taken out by Li Lin from his storage ring. The Earth Spirit Pill, a high-grade third-rank medicinal pill, valued over fifty thousand gold coins, equivalent to the value of a demon pill. However, it wasn't to say that the Earth Spirit Pill was stronger than a demon pill. Although precious, a demon pill couldn't be directly consumed. After refinement, much of its vast energy would be lost.

The cost of an Earth Spirit Pill was about twenty thousand gold coins.

Now, refining a high-grade third-rank medicinal pill, Li Lin felt somewhat confident. His current spiritual power should not pose a big problem in refining Earth Spirit Pills, but he planned not just to refine one but several.

With a gesture, a flick of his fingers, a stream of spiritual power shot out from Li Lin's hand into the Fire Dragon Cauldron, igniting the spirit fire within. As the flames appeared, the temperature in the cave immediately rose, but this was naturally no obstacle for Li Lin.

The spiritual power gradually strengthened, and the spirit fire in the Fire Dragon Cauldron suddenly expanded, turning into roaring flames. With the temperature continuously rising and Li Lin's strength increasing, the temperature of the spirit fire became more terrifying, much stronger than when Li Lin had previously activated the spirit fire.