Over the past two months, the rumors about Xu Xiao within the sect gradually died down.

  After Sect Master Dugu Ling personally instructed Lu Danian, the tter led a group of Law Enforcement Deacons to vigorously crack down on those who discussed the matter privately.

  Anyone caught was given a severe beating and had their monthly spirit stone allowance deducted.

  The Outer Sect disciples were as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to discuss Xu Xiao unless they were in their own rooms. It seemed to have become a taboo in the Misty Sect.

  However, an incident occurred ter that once again stirred up the sect members.

  This time, no matter how much the Law Enforcement Squad tried to suppress it, they couldn't calm the terrified Outer Sect disciples.

  Jin Liuxiang's master, Zhou Xiao, had died.

  Including Zhou Xiao's two disciples, they mysteriously died outside Tiger Roar City.

  After being expelled from the Misty Sect, the three had found a guard job in Tiger Roar City due to their decent cultivation.

  Who would have thought that after leaving the city for a task, their bodies would be discovered in the dense forest outside Tiger Roar City?

  The news quickly spread to the Misty Sect, leaving the Outer Sect disciples in a state of panic.

  To offend Elder Xu... the consequences were this dire!

  Oh my god!

  Now, these disciples were so scared they didn't dare utter a word.

  If caught by the Law Enforcement Squad, it was just a beating and a deduction of spirit stones.

  But if they accidentally offended Elder Xu, their lives might be at stake!

  Thus, the once highly respected and virtuous Xu Xiao underwent a dramatic transformation in the minds of the sect members.

  From a kindly elder to a hypocritical and unscrupulous elder who kept mistresses.

  Moreover, this unscrupulous elder held great power and status within the sect.

  Whenever these disciples saw Xu Xiao from afar, they dared not approach to greet him.

  Some beautiful female disciples, upon seeing Elder Xu pass by, were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and their hearts trembled...

  Inside a small courtyard on the Outer Mountain.

  Having recently advanced to the Core Formation Stage, Xu Xiao listened to Lu Danian's report and stroked his goatee, puzzled, "Danian, how did my image become so terrible?"

  "Now, when those disciples see me, it's as if they're seeing a ferocious beast, avoiding me from afar. Some female disciples are even scared to tears."

  "Am I really that frightening?"

  Wearing an Eight Trigrams Dao Robe, Lu Danian swallowed hard.

  Looking at his bewildered senior uncle, he felt bitter inside...

  The Law Enforcement Squad's suppression of the rumors was almost backfiring.

  Everything was fine initially, but to carry out his senior uncle's orders, he had secretly dealt with Zhou Xiao and his two disciples.

  Somehow, this matter got leaked within the sect, and now, even the Law Enforcement Squad was on the verge of colpse.

  But if his senior uncle's reputation suffered, so be it... After all, he was nearing the end of his life; as long as his senior uncle was content, it was fine.

  Lu Danian mustered the courage and said, "Senior Uncle... once Master finds you a Dao Companion, please restrain yourself a bit... Otherwise, if the rumors spread further, it will be difficult for the Law Enforcement Squad to manage..."

  Xu Xiao chuckled, "Don't worry, Danian. You see, I haven't been looking for Jin Liuxiang tely, have I? Your senior uncle isn't that kind of person."

  You are precisely that kind of person!

  Lu Danian dared not say it, only nodding with a silly grin.

  After some reminders, Lu Danian left the courtyard and returned to the Law Enforcement Hall to continue instructing the squad to suppress the rumors.

  At noon, two female disciples, one plump and one slim, nervously came to the courtyard to pay their respects.

  Seeing this, Xu Xiao smiled, "I remember you. How is Lin Yan'er now? She should have broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, right?"

  The two women were, of course, Lin Yan'er's bestie senior sisters.

  Looking at Xu Xiao's kindly face, they appeared somewhat pale.

  Now, Elder Xu had become a taboo among these Outer Sect disciples... a terrifying old man who could get angry and kill!

  Chubby Senior Sister composed herself and fearfully knelt, "Elder Xu, please save Junior Sister Lin... Junior Sister Lin... can't return from Goldstone City!"

  Xu Xiao's white brows twitched, "What happened to Lin Yan'er?"

  Chubby Senior Sister quickly said, "Elder Xu, Junior Sister Lin broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage a month ago and went to Goldstone City to visit her family. She was detained by people from the Profound Demon Sect!"

  "Young Master of the Profound Demon Sect, Li Jiuye, took a liking to Junior Sister and insists on marrying her as a concubine. The Profound Demon Sect even pressured the City Lord of Goldstone City, and it's been agreed that in three days, they'll take Junior Sister back to the Profound Demon Sect for marriage!"

  Xu Xiao's brows furrowed, and his expression turned serious.

  Profound Demon Sect?

  This small demon sect dared to intercept his Daughter of Destiny?

  They must be crazy.

  "How did you find out about this?" Xu Xiao asked softly.

  Chubby Senior Sister, seeing Xu Xiao's concern, was pleasantly surprised, "Junior Sister sent us a Message Talisman... Now, her family is being monitored by the Profound Demon Sect, and they can't even leave the city gates."

  "Elder, Junior Sister is very upset. She doesn't like the Profound Demon Sect, nor does she like Li Jiuye... But now that the City Lord of Goldstone City has agreed to the marriage, even if Junior Sister's family doesn't want it, they can't resist..."

  "Elder, Junior Sister is one of us from the Misty Sect. She sent us a final message, hoping we could find a way to save her... Elder, we don't even have a master in the Outer Sect... You're the only one we could think of..."

  The two looked sincere, their eyes filled with urgency.

  Their Junior Sister was in trouble, and the Profound Demon Sect was somewhat famous in the northern region of the Eastern Lai Kingdom. Only Elder Xu could stand up for their Junior Sister...

  "Didn't she mention she's a disciple of the Misty Sect?" Xu Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly.

  "She did."

  Chubby Senior Sister said, "But the people from the Profound Demon Sect said the sect doesn't interfere in marriage matters... They even said this would make the Profound Demon Sect and Misty Sect closer..."

  Closer my foot.

  Xu Xiao snorted coldly in his heart, his eyes showing disdain.

  The Profound Demon Sect was at most a third-rate sect on the Coiling Dragon Continent, not even worthy of carrying the shoes of the Misty Sect.

  Since Lin Yan'er was his Daughter of Destiny, he naturally wouldn't sit idly by.

  Having understood, Xu Xiao smiled, "I see, thank you for informing me."

  He took out six Foundation Establishment Pills, giving three to each of the women, "Lin Yan'er and I are fated. Don't worry, I'll bring her back to the sect. These Foundation Establishment Pills are to thank you for informing me."

  The two women were overjoyed at his words.

  They accepted the Foundation Establishment Pills and repeatedly kowtowed to Xu Xiao.

  After reminding them not to spread the word, the two respectfully withdrew.

  At this point, Xu Xiao stood up, murmuring with a smile, "It's been a while since I left the sect. This trip is a good opportunity to take a stroll."

  "Who knows, with some luck, I might encounter another Daughter of Destiny and make a fortune!"

  Peerjun