Three days later, Xu Chuan and Su Miaoyin successfully arrived outside the Jade Pool Holy Land.
"Stop!"
"Jade Pool Holy Land, men are forbidden!"
Before they could even step foot into the Jade Pool Holy Land, they were halted by a stern shout.
Following this, a team of outer sect patrol disciples dressed in the attire of the Jade Pool Holy Land approached, blocking Xu Chuan and Su Miaoyin.
Moreover, they stared intently at Xu Chuan with suspicious and hostile gazes.
It seemed as though they would attack at the slightest movement from Xu Chuan.
This sudden turn of events left Xu Chuan utterly bewildered.
He hadn't done anything to them, so why were they guarding him like a thief?
Feeling a touch of helplessness, Xu Chuan turned to look at Su Miaoyin beside him.
In this situation, only Su Miaoyin, as the Saintess of the Jade Pool Holy Land, could step forward.
Otherwise, judging by the looks of it, a major conflict was unavoidable.
"Esteemed junior sisters, I am Su Miaoyin, and this is my identity token."
Su Miaoyin first announced her name, then presented her identity token to the leading disciple for verification.
The patrol disciple looked confused.
Su Miaoyin? The name sounded somewhat familiar, but she couldn't recall it immediately.
Could she be a senior sister from the inner sect who was out traveling?
But they didn't seem to recall having such a senior sister.
Furthermore, even if she were a senior sister, according to regulations, she couldn't bring a man into the Holy Land.
However, the moment the leading disciple saw the token, she immediately knelt on one knee and cupped her hands, saying, "Greetings, Saintess!"
"We did not realize it was the Saintess herself, we beg for Your Highness's forgiveness!"
Upon hearing this, the disciples behind her also instantly reacted.
They immediately knelt on one knee and bowed respectfully.
Su Miaoyin, wasn't she the newly appointed Saintess of the Jade Pool Holy Land?
However, because she had joined the Holy Land too recently and had never shown herself, the disciples of the Jade Pool Holy Land didn't even recognize her.
This was why they felt both a sense of familiarity and strangeness.
"It's alright, you may rise!"
Su Miaoyin said softly.
She did not blame these patrol disciples.
Ever since she joined the Jade Pool Holy Land, revealed her talent, was taken as a direct disciple by the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool, and then became the Saintess, very few people had seen her true face.
Let alone these outer sect disciples.
The reason for this was entirely due to the protection offered by the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool to Su Miaoyin.
Previously, her cultivation was too low, and exposing it would inevitably lead to danger.
But now, she was different.
Long ago, within the Undying Volcano, her cultivation had already reached the peak of the Samsara Realm.
Now that her great vengeance had been avenged and her inner demons were resolved, she could break through to the Heaven-Piercing Realm at any time!
Coupled with the augmentation of the Phoenix Immortal Body, her combat power was on par with the ninth level of the Heaven-Piercing Realm.
She now possessed sufficient strength to protect herself.
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Highness."
With Su Miaoyin's approval, the patrol disciples finally stood up.
The leading disciple respectfully returned the identity token to Su Miaoyin.
"Your Highness may proceed inside. We still have our duties to attend to, we hope Your Highness will forgive us."
The leading disciple said.
"You have worked hard."
Su Miaoyin nodded.
Then, she led Xu Chuan into the Jade Pool Holy Land.
They headed directly towards the core of the Holy Land.
The hidden guards, however, were directly blocked outside the Holy Land's grand formation.
Seeing this, Xu Chuan signaled for them to wait there.
The moment the two stepped into the Jade Pool Holy Land, in the core grand hall, the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool suddenly opened her eyes.
"Good!"
"It seems she gained a great deal from this trip!"
She displayed a satisfied smile.
Immediately, she sent out a summons in all directions.
The powerhouses of the Jade Pool Holy Land received the summons simultaneously, put down what they were doing, and headed towards the grand hall.
The Holy Lord of the Jade Pool quietly awaited the arrival of the main figures.
Soon, a group of martial artists filled the grand hall.
They were all women, not a single male among them.
The Jade Pool Holy Land, from ancient times to the present, had only accepted female disciples.
Even if their own child was a boy, they would be sent to friendly sects or holy lands for nurturing.
"Greetings, Holy Lord!"
Everyone said in unison.
"You may all rise."
The Holy Lord of the Jade Pool waved her hand casually.
"I have summoned you here because there are two very important matters."
"First, our Holy Land's Saintess has returned."
"Second, we have a distinguished guest arriving, and you must not show any disrespect."
Providing advance notice could prevent many issues from arising.
"Yes, we understand!"
Everyone responded in unison.
However, inwardly, they were all somewhat surprised.
The Saintess had returned, had her cultivation journey outside been unsuccessful?
And what kind of distinguished guest was it that warranted such a grand reception?
Yet, they knew none of this and could only wait quietly.
Fortunately, Xu Chuan and Su Miaoyin did not keep them waiting long.
Under Su Miaoyin's guidance, the two soon arrived at the grand hall.
"Greetings, Master, greetings, all Elders."
Su Miaoyin was slightly surprised to see so many people gathered in the grand hall.
However, she quickly composed herself.
Within the Jade Pool Holy Land, there was truly nothing that could be hidden from the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool.
It was entirely normal for her to know about her return and Xu Chuan's arrival.
She dutifully paid her respects to everyone present.
In response, both the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool and the others offered Su Miaoyin smiles.
They held the greatest tolerance and affection for their own Saintess.
However, upon seeing Xu Chuan beside her, many still revealed expressions of displeasure.
Regarding this, Xu Chuan was indifferent.
Since entering the Jade Pool Holy Land, he had endured quite a few disdainful glances and had become accustomed to it.
Moreover, he understood that this was not directed at him personally.
It was simply a general suspicion towards males.
"Xu Chuan of the Taiyi Holy Land pays his respects to the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool!"
Xu Chuan bowed respectfully.
When on someone else's territory, it was essential to be courteous and not give them any room for criticism.
As for the other members of the Jade Pool Holy Land, they were not qualified to receive his bow.
"Whoosh!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present, except for the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool, displayed expressions of shock.
Taiyi's Xu Chuan, this name had become widely known recently, recognized by everyone.
Several earth-shattering major events had originated from his hand.
He had even become the Holy Son of the Taiyi Holy Land.
It was just unexpected that he would suddenly arrive at the Jade Pool Holy Land.
"There is no need for such formalities."
The Holy Lord of the Jade Pool offered Xu Chuan a benevolent smile, then began to scrutinize him carefully.
Her gaze was like that of an elder looking at a junior, making Xu Chuan feel rather uncomfortable.
Just as Xu Chuan was also feeling perplexed, the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool spoke again, "Your master... is he well?"
She hesitated for a moment before finally asking this question.
"Hmm?!"
Hearing the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool's words, Xu Chuan's spirit immediately soared.
He sensed a different meaning in her question.
"Master is doing very well. Recently, he has even broken through to the seventh level of the Heavenly King Realm!"
Xu Chuan replied.
"Good!"
Upon hearing this news, the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool immediately smiled.
She couldn't help but exclaim "Good!"
This reaction further convinced Xu Chuan that his judgment was not mistaken.
Their relationship was undoubtedly close.
"Could the Holy Lord of the Jade Pool be my Shiniang?!"
This thought flashed through Xu Chuan's mind and took hold, becoming unstoppable.