Upon hearing Lu Xingqiu's words, Xiao Lin, who had just felt relieved, immediately showed a serious expression.

Old Third didn't follow my lead, which means the problem is quite serious...

"Old Third, what do you mean by that?" With this in mind, Xiao Lin immediately asked.

"Based on the information I've gathered, Fellow Daoist Gu has had four battles that have been recorded. The first was when she was in the Foundation Establishment Realm, at..." Lu Xingqiu began to narrate in detail, launching into a long explanation.

However, Xiao Lin didn't listen at all.

Because he knew it was all nonsense, the real reason...

[In her past life, Fellow Daoist Gu was famous for battling across realms, especially in the Core Formation and Nascent Soul Realms, where she defeated many cultivators a realm higher than herself. In the Spirit Soul Realm, she even defeated two Dao Integration Realm cultivators. Although those two weren't particularly strong, for Fellow Daoist Gu to defeat Dao Integration Realm cultivators while in the Spirit Soul Realm was already astonishing.]

I see, that indeed...

Xiao Lin's expression grew even more serious.

As Lu Xingqiu's inner thoughts suggested, no matter how weak a Dao Integration Realm cultivator might be, they are not something a Spirit Soul Realm cultivator can handle. After all, this isn't just a simple gap of one major realm; it's the difference between the Middle Three Realms and the Upper Three Realms, a qualitative change—only by comprehending the Dao can one break into the Dao Integration Realm. Even if the Dao comprehended is that of a predecessor, a Dao Integration Realm cultivator who has mastered the Dao can easily crush a Spirit Soul Realm cultivator.

Dao Integration Realm cultivator: I'm not targeting anyone, but I'm saying everyone below Dao Integration is trash.

Therefore, for Gu Qingqing in her past life to defeat a Dao Integration Realm cultivator while in the Spirit Soul Realm, she indeed had remarkable strength.

Xiao Lin felt a sense of crisis—although he didn't really care about winning or losing, Leng Youxue had previously given him an order, saying that if he lost, he could forget about stepping down as Senior Brother for life.

Why does Master use this as a threat? Clearly, I've already been considering a long-term plan...

Of course, his long-term plan wasn't about giving up but rather about casting a long line to catch a big fish—since it seems unlikely to step down as Senior Brother now, he could wait a bit. After all, this task has no time limit, meaning he could complete it anytime, like when he reaches the Tribulation Realm, he could directly step into the Human Immortal stage... Of course, Xiao Lin felt he probably wouldn't wait that long. As soon as the opportunity was right, he would submit his resignation again.

...Although it seems now that the chances of Leng Youxue agreeing are slim to none.

An unscrupulous boss, exploiting employees, not allowing them to resign, and even using the approval of a resignation letter as a threat! Disgusting!

After venting a few indignant curses at Leng Youxue in his heart, Xiao Lin looked at Lu Xingqiu and tentatively asked, "Based on the information you've gathered, how do you think I should deal with Fellow Daoist Gu to be on the safe side?"

In translation, he wanted to ask if Lu Xingqiu, with his past life memories, knew of any weaknesses in Gu Qingqing that could be exploited.

What? A grown man dealing with a girl and still wants to find out her weaknesses in advance, isn't that a bit shameless?

Sorry, but Xiao Lin is just that shameless.

Women only slow down my sword-drawing speed.

[Senior Brother is consulting my opinion! This... this... this... calm down, calm down, quickly think of Fellow Daoist Gu's weaknesses, I fought her in my past life, I must remember something!]

Lu Xingqiu clearly understood Xiao Lin's intention and immediately began to ponder deeply.

However, after a moment, his expression turned slightly grim.

[It's over, even from my past life's perspective, Fellow Daoist Gu doesn't have any obvious weaknesses. If I had to say, she might have only one weakness...]

Xiao Lin, listening to the inner voice: !

[And that is Senior Brother, Senior Brother can make Fellow Daoist Gu lose her composure...]

Xiao Lin, listening to the inner voice: ?

[That time when Senior Brother went missing in the Secret Realm, and Master wasn't around, Fellow Daoist Gu risked losing all her cultivation and becoming a cripple, recklessly charging into the Secret Realm to rescue Senior Brother...]

Xiao Lin, listening to the inner voice: Fascinating, fascinating.

"I'm sorry, Senior Brother, I really can't think of any way to deal with her." Knowing that the current Senior Brother probably couldn't make Gu Qingqing lose her composure, Lu Xingqiu struggled internally for a moment before bowing his head apologetically.

"No problem, no problem, I was just asking casually." Xiao Lin naturally wouldn't blame Lu Xingqiu, waved his hand, and continued to look at the materials in his hand, "The things you've organized have already been a great help to me."

"Oh, Senior Brother, regarding these, I can explain a thing or two for you..." Lu Xingqiu was about to make up for his earlier failure when suddenly an angry voice came through.

"Gather!"

"Master?"

Xiao Lin and Lu Xingqiu exchanged a glance, naturally recognizing the voice's owner.

...

...

At the top of Green Lotus Peak, in the small courtyard.

Everyone from Green Lotus Peak was gathered there.

Unlike last time, this time, Xiao Lin finally had a seat—after the last meeting, he went to Hundred Rivers Peak and ordered another stone chair as Leng Youxue's throne.

Another difference was that this time, Leng Youxue's delicate face was expressionless, clearly upset.

"......"

Seeing that Leng Youxue had no intention of speaking, Xiao Lin and the others exchanged glances, and then everyone's gaze focused on Xiao Lin.

Xiao Lin: ?

Is this how you're supposed to use your Senior Brother?

I said I didn't want to be this Senior Brother!

Xiao Lin's mouth twitched slightly, but he didn't disappoint the four troublemakers' expectations. He turned to Leng Youxue and cautiously asked, "Master, is there something..."

"Can't you tell if there's something or not?"

"Uh... then... may I ask what Master has encountered?"

"Are you just hoping I've encountered something?"

"No, no, no, I didn't mean that..."

"What? You don't want to help me with my troubles?"

"This..."

Xiao Lin looked at Leng Youxue, who wore an expression of "how did I end up with such a rebellious disciple," opened his mouth, and in the end, said nothing.

The more you say, the more mistakes you make. Even if he praised Master for being more beautiful than usual today, she'd probably say he was being sarcastic.

"......"

Luo Qingyan and the others, seeing this, were secretly relieved.

Thank goodness for Senior Brother...

"That old hag just sent me another letter."

After making things difficult for Xiao Lin, Leng Youxue seemed to be in a slightly better mood. She took out an apple with one hand and tossed a letter onto the table with the other.

"Heh..."

Seeing the other four troublemakers looking at him, Xiao Lin sneered, reached out to take the letter, and quickly read through it.

The more he read, the more fascinating his expression became.

This letter, in simple terms, was about one thing—Leng Youxue, are you afraid to send Luo Qingyan to fight because you're scared of my Gu Qingqing?

Some might ask, how could such a small matter fill an entire letter?

Because ninety percent of the letter was filled with mockery.