Is It Reasonable for Me to Start a Sect at 12?

Looking at how Lin Daoyou and the others seemed to enjoy exploring, Yuan Qing figured that traveling with them could count as the "journey" his sister suggested. This way, he wouldn't be going against her wishes.

Lin Xiao scratched his cheek, considering it for a moment. He thought Yuan Qing was a decent person, so he agreed, "Alright, you can travel with us for now."

As for whether Yuan Qing could pass through Wenxin Road, they would see when the time came. Lin Xiao had already decided that the difficulty of Wenxin Road wouldn't be lowered.

He then asked Yuan Qing, "Since your matters are settled, can you leave tomorrow?"

"Yes, I've already informed my sect mates today," Yuan Qing nodded.

And just like that, they finalized their plan to leave Panxiang City the next day.

On the way back earlier, Lin Xiao had already purchased return tickets for the ship. Now that Yuan Qing was joining them, they would need to buy one more ticket.

However, before he could say anything, Yuan Qing pulled out a ticket from his robe and said, "My sect mates had already bought one for me, so there's no need for you to trouble yourself."

Having given most of his possessions to Lin Xiao, Yuan Qing didn't have many spirit stones left. Lin Xiao had planned to return them before they left, but Yuan Qing refused. It was his way of showing his gratitude, so there was no reason to take it back.

Late at night, while Jiang Youfu and Yuan Qing quietly meditated in their chambers, Lin Xiao sent a voice transmission to Liao Pantou in the Soul Nourishing Pendant, "Liao Qianbei?"

For some reason, Lin Xiao had felt that Liao Qianbei had been unusually quiet these past couple of days. Although he responded when spoken to, he seemed more withdrawn than usual.

After a while, Liao Pantou's voice floated back, "What?"

Hearing him finally speak, Lin Xiao asked, "Qianbei, is something bothering you? Why not share it with me? Keeping it to yourself isn't good—you might develop a heart demon."

"Bah! You're the one who'll develop a heart demon!" Liao Pantou snapped back quickly.

Cultivators are always wary of heart demons.

Then, in a rather unenthusiastic tone, Liao Pantou continued, "What is there to talk about? There's nothing wrong with me."

Lin Xiao thought for a moment and then brought up their recent visit to the bookstore, "When we went to that bookstore, you didn't say a word. Usually, you'd be directing us on what to pick."

To his surprise, Liao Pantou snorted, "What? You need me to choose books for you now? Don't you have a sense of what you like? Look at that huge pile you bought—most of them are things you wanted to read. What would I choose for you?"

After a pause, he added with a huff, "Panxiang City... that place is really no good."

Seeing that Liao Pantou seemed willing to talk more, Lin Xiao quickly pressed on, "Why do you say that? Come on, let's talk."

Liao Pantou felt a bit speechless at Lin Xiao's eagerness. He finally understood why Lin Dayou often wanted to smack this kid. Unfortunately, as a soul residing in the Soul Nourishing Pendant and only at the Foundation Establishment stage, he couldn't beat up this now-Jindan cultivator.

However, since he did want to chat, he began, "That bookstore, it's likely run by Yinxuanzi."

Hearing the name Yinxuanzi, Lin Xiao didn't immediately recognize it. After a moment, he recalled, "Oh, isn't that your old nemesis?"

Liao Pantou let out a soft snort in acknowledgment.

Realizing this, Lin Xiao remarked, "No wonder you didn't make a sound when we entered the bookstore—you were worried about being discovered, right?"

Liao Pantou: ...

Feeling the need to defend his pride, Liao Pantou retorted angrily, "Who are you calling scared? I was just trying to avoid causing trouble for you! Understand? If you're so fearless, why don't you take me back there right now? I'll cast a bunch of spells right in his shop!"

Sensing that he had touched a nerve, Lin Xiao quickly changed the topic, "Is that all? I thought you were acting quiet even before we went to the bookstore."

At this, Liao Pantou returned to his earlier grumbling tone, "You've been keeping that jade token the Yao Qianbei gave you safe, right?"

Mentioning the jade token, Lin Xiao took it out from his private storage, "You mean this?"

Liao Pantou emerged from the Soul Nourishing Pendant, stared at the jade token for a long time, and then slipped back into the pendant, speaking softly, "Keep it safe. With your reckless nature, it might just save your life one day in the cultivation world."

No matter how much Lin Xiao asked after that, Liao Pantou stayed in the pendant and refused to answer any more questions.

Left with no other choice, Lin Xiao turned his attention back to the jade token. He had examined it with his divine sense before but found nothing unusual about it. It seemed to be an ordinary jade token with the character "Yue" inscribed on one side.

He assumed it was merely some form of identification.

But now, curious about its true nature, he decided to use the appraisal function in his private storage.

[Yue Family Jade Token, Defensive Treasure, Profound Grade Five. Can be used repeatedly until its energy is exhausted. Capable of withstanding a full-strength attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator.]

Whoa.

It turned out to be a defensive treasure?

And it could withstand a full-strength attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator!

Lin Xiao recalled that Liu Chun had mentioned before that, above regular talismans, there were also treasures known as talisman treasures. Unlike talismans, which have a set limit, talisman treasures have no upper limit.

In theory, as long as you have the skill, you can make a talisman treasure as powerful as you want!

To think that just by taking Fuzi out for a stroll, they ended up with such a valuable gift from a senior.

What incredible luck... Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel a bit envious.

This Yao Qianbei must be quite extraordinary to give out such a treasure so casually. Tomorrow, he would definitely remind Fuzi to keep the jade token safe.

The next morning, as dawn was breaking, Lin Xiao stepped out to wake Jiang Youfu and Yuan Qing.

After they had quickly packed up, Liu Chun arrived to join them.