Let you simulate life, but you change fate every time?! Chapter 1040 - 546: 8th Life: Profound Phoenix Void Divine Pill, Medicine God Sect’s Plan!_3

"That elderly man with the distinctive long eyebrows, isn't that the City Lord of Xuandan City? Is he actually waiting for our arrival?"

Luo Xin blinked, rubbing her eyes in sheer disbelief.

"It is not us they fear; their true respect is for Lu Yuan."

Han Qingxuan chuckled softly, his gaze fixed on Lu Yuan as he led the party. His voice carried a faint trace of reverence.

How drastically things had shifted.

Lu Yuan was once merely a lowly servant disciple, scrambling desperately just to stay alive at the bottom of the hierarchy.

Yet, who could have foreseen this?

In the span of only a few years, he had ascended from an obscure Cyan Cloud Sect servant to a figure significant enough that even a Void Dao Saint Master would take the time to greet him personally!

"City Lord Yang, Lu Mou is simply bringing his fellow sect disciples to reside and settle within the city. Why must you host such an elaborate welcoming ceremony?"

Upon witnessing Yang Yuan leading the City Guard Army to receive them, Lu Yuan felt genuinely surprised, having never anticipated such an extravagant reception.

"Do not give it another thought, it is truly no trouble at all. Since you are all sect brethren of Lu Yuan, you shall be regarded as honored allies of our Medicine God Sect from this day forth."

"Should anyone dare to show even a flicker of disrespect toward you, they strike at the very authority of our Medicine God Sect!"

Having witnessed thousands of years of worldliness, Yang Yuan had become a master of human stratagems.

Charmed by the warm welcome extended by Yang Yuan and his subordinates, Han Qingxuan and the others felt deeply honored, struggling for a moment to contain their shared excitement.

Shortly after the greeting.

Yang Yuan personally escorted Lu Yuan and his party to a sprawling estate.

Situated in the heart of Xuandan City, this mansion spanned several hundred acres, offering an incredibly vast expanse.

The grounds were adorned with academic study halls, towering pavilions, winding streams with miniature bridges, and lush medicinal gardens, showcasing a perfect harmony of scenery.

Within the heart of the estate, there even lied a substantial lake.

Above its shimmering surface, a group of white crane spirit birds glided and played in the water, appearing entirely at peace.

"This property once served as the private residence for a Supreme Elder of our sect. Following his transition to the sect headquarters, it has remained unoccupied."

"If you find it suitable, Lu Yuan, you and your group are welcome to reside here permanently."

Yang Yuan explained with a flourish, addressing Lu Yuan.

"Since you are so generous, City Lord Yang, Lu Mou will not decline your kindness."

Lu Yuan cast his eyes over the magnificent surroundings and gave an appreciative nod, accepting the offer without hesitation.

"That is merely a trifle, hardly worth mentioning."

Yang Yuan laughed heartily, immediately signaling his men to deliver an abundance of precious spirit medicine and various cultivation resources.

Once all the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples had been successfully settled, he gracefully departed.

As Yang Yuan disappeared from sight.

The smile on Li Shouzhuo’s face faded, soon replaced by an expression of profound apprehension.

"There is no such thing as a free meal, Xiaoyuan. City Lord Yang is a high-ranking Void Saint Master. Such extreme attentiveness surely suggests he harbors a specific request of us."

"Tell me, are we becoming a burden upon you?"

Li Shouzhuo looked toward Lu Yuan, his tone heavy with genuine concern.

Though his own cultivation was limited to the Early-Stage Celestial Destiny realm, his centuries of experience allowed him to peer through the surface of such social interactions.

"Senior, please put your heart at ease. It is true that the Medicine God Sect wishes to recruit me to assist in opposing the Divine Fire Sect."

"You may settle here without a single worry. I have planned this carefully and will not allow myself to be used as a mere pawn by anyone."

A confident smile played across Lu Yuan's lips. He understood that Li Shouzhuo spoke out of care for his safety.

Having lived through endless cycles of reincarnation, he possessed wisdom accumulated over millions of years.

How could he fail to discern the true intentions behind Yang Yuan's actions?

Yang Yuan’s fervent hospitality and costly gifts were simply tactical moves to bind Lu Yuan tightly to the cause of the Medicine God Sect.

At the same time.

Lu Yuan merely intended to utilize the influence and resources of the Medicine God Sect to elevate his own cultivation to the absolute pinnacle!