Supreme Cultivation Master

"Hmm?" Ye Fan assumed the Purple Elixir Hall Master was looking for trouble, but he wasn’t one to fear it.

However, the Purple Elixir Hall Master said, "I mean no harm. I simply wish to invite you to become an elder in my Purple Elixir Sect!"

Ye Fan responded, "I appreciate the kind offer, but I don’t like being tied down. So, I’ll have to decline."

But the woman continued, "If you join the Purple Elixir Sect, you are free to leave at any time. All you need to do is hold the title in name only. I can tell you aren’t from this world. You’re a visitor from beyond the heavens, aren’t you?"

She even knows that? Ye Fan was surprised by her perceptiveness; he hadn’t expected her to figure out he wasn’t from this world.

The woman explained, "There are many visitors from beyond the heavens in this world, along with many natives. The difference between them and a local Martial Artist lies in the world’s Spiritual Energy! Though it’s difficult to detect, I can still sense that the Spiritual Power on your body is distinct from this world’s. That’s why I concluded you are a visitor from beyond the heavens!"

Ye Fan didn’t hide it. "You’re right. I am a visitor from beyond the heavens."

"As a visitor from beyond the heavens, you must be unfamiliar with this world. While the Purple Elixir Sect may not be the ultimate overlord here, we possess a comprehensive understanding of this realm," the Purple Elixir Hall Master told him. "I can explain this world’s workings to you!"

After a moment’s hesitation, Ye Fan agreed. "Alright then. I’ll join your Purple Elixir Sect. But given my age, isn’t calling me an elder making me sound a bit old?"

He had carefully calculated that he was only a little over eight hundred years old. Although that might qualify him as an old demon in the mortal world, in the Cultivation Realm, eight hundred years was merely the beginning of one’s journey. By cultivation standards, he was still very young.

The Purple Elixir Hall Master said, "In that case, you can be a protector!"

"Okay!" Ye Fan nodded and left with her and the others.

On the way, the Purple Elixir Hall Master told him, "Our Purple Elixir Sect already has one protector. He is also a visitor from beyond the heavens, though he arrived a hundred years before you. He is the Left Protector, so you shall be the Right Protector!"

"That’s fine," Ye Fan replied.

It seemed there were many visitors from beyond the heavens here. His curiosity about this world deepened. What kind of place was this?

Before long, they arrived at a mountain peak surrounded by a sea of mountains. The peak itself was teeming with boundless Spiritual Energy and shrouded in faint, ethereal mist, resembling a true Immortal Realm.

At that moment, the Purple Elixir Hall Master pointed ahead. "That is the seat of our Purple Elixir Sect."

Ye Fan looked and saw a large complex of buildings.

Then, she added, "The Left Protector has a short temper. If he offends you in any way, please try not to get angry."

"Don’t worry, I don’t anger easily," Ye Fan said calmly. "But if I’m pushed to the point where even I can’t control my temper, then all bets are off."

The two of them descended. The Purple Elixir Sect appeared to be situated on a celestial lake, surrounded by ponds where numerous purple elixir flowers were in full bloom. As Ye Fan walked among them, he could feel the unpredictable fluctuations in the area’s energy.

He scanned his surroundings with his senses and discovered only three auras at the Subcestor level within the entire sect. The rest were Divine Monarchs or weaker. In the Divine Domain, the Purple Elixir Sect would undoubtedly be an overlord-class power, but in this world, Ye Fan judged it to be a mere second-rate force.

As they entered the sect, a voice called out, "Purple Elixir Hall Master! Has the Blood Demon Sect continued its provocations?"

The Purple Elixir Hall Master replied, "Protector Zuo Tiansi, the Blood Demon Sect continues to slaughter the villages under our jurisdiction. They’re growing more arrogant by the day."

"Is that so? There’s no need for all this trouble. Hall Master, if you would just spend one night with me, I would personally help you exterminate the Blood Demon Sect!"

The man who appeared was exceptionally sleazy. From the moment he showed up, his eyes were fixed on the Purple Elixir Hall Master with a lecherous gaze, as if he wanted to devour her right then and there. His eyes then swept over to Ye Fan.

"Left Protector," the Hall Master warned, "this is the sacred ground of the Purple Elixir Sect. If you continue to speak such vile words and offend the Sect Master, not even I can protect you!"

"Hmph!" The Left Protector snorted coldly. He then gestured toward Ye Fan and asked the Hall Master, "Who is this guy?"

"He is the Right Protector," the Purple Elixir Hall Master replied. "Like you, he is a protector of our Purple Elixir Sect."

"Hmph! Some stray dog from who knows where thinks he can be my equal? A protector? Is he even worthy?" the Left Protector said arrogantly.

Ye Fan spoke calmly, "I dare you to say that again."

Though his tone was level, it carried an invisible and deadly killing intent.

Just as the Left Protector was about to retort, the Purple Elixir Hall Master intervened. "We are all members of the Purple Elixir Sect here. You should show some restraint. If you have a grievance, you may settle it in private!"

"Hmph! I’ll kill you sooner or later!" the Left Protector spat at Ye Fan.

Ye Fan retorted, "You’re welcome to try. We’ll see who kills whom."

He then turned and followed the Purple Elixir Hall Master.

Walking through the Purple Elixir Sect, Ye Fan also saw two female elders. Their strength was decent, but he knew that of all the sect members he had met so far, only the Left Protector was truly powerful.

"This is your private courtyard. From today on, it belongs to you," the Purple Elixir Hall Master said to Ye Fan.

"Thank you," Ye Fan smiled.

She then turned to the women behind her. "Rou, Lian, from this day forward, you will be responsible for the Right Protector’s daily needs."

The two young women’s bodies instantly went limp, but they still managed to reply, "Yes, Hall Master!"

"Serve the Right Protector well! If you displease him in any way, I will hold you personally responsible!"

"As you command!" the two answered.

The Purple Elixir Hall Master then turned back to Ye Fan. "Right Protector, you must be tired. Please get some rest. I will come tomorrow to explain the rules of this world to you."

"Good," Ye Fan agreed.

After the Hall Master left, the two young women remained. Rou and Lian removed their cloaks, and Ye Fan took a look at them. They were quite pretty, though not stunningly beautiful. Still, they could be considered beauties, especially for mere maids.

Ye Fan said, "I don’t require any service; I prefer to be alone. You two may leave. You can just pretend that you’re serving me."

He could see that the two women were terrified of the Purple Elixir Hall Master and couldn’t resist any of her arrangements. He knew they were unwilling, but even if they had been eager, Ye Fan wouldn’t have dared to act rashly. After all, he had far too many emotional debts to repay.

To his surprise, the two women immediately fell to their knees.

"What are you doing?" Ye Fan asked.

They trembled as they spoke, "We beg you, Protector, please don’t send us away! The Hall Master won’t spare us! As long as the Protector wishes, our bodies are yours!"

Ye Fan quickly clarified, "You’ve misunderstood me. I’m truly not that kind of person... Fine. You can stay. This estate is large, so find a place to live. However, you are not to enter my personal residence without my permission. Understood?"

"Yes!" Rou and Lian replied, joy evident in their voices.

Ye Fan sighed. They were two pitiful women, born into a world where they had no say in their own fate. Ultimately, it all came down to their lack of strength. If they were powerful, who would dare force them into anything?

Night fell. Ye Fan was in the midst of cultivating when he heard a knock on the door.

"Come in," he called out.

It was Rou and Lian. They were dressed in white silk, an image that would stir anyone’s imagination. Blushing, the two women said, "We’ve come to help the Right Protector with his bath."

"There’s no need. I’m used to doing it myself. You can go," Ye Fan said, truly speechless.