Two months later, Lady Lian once again arrived at Moxin Mountain.

This time, she brought with her twelve Earth Lotuses, arranged them all at once as soon as she entered the Floating Tower, and said, "Daoist, do you think these Spiritual Lotuses could be exchanged for a Dharma Treasure?"

The Deacon Daoist looked and dared not make the decision on his own, saying, "I ask the honored guest to wait a moment while I call my master over to discuss this."

Lady Lian smiled and nodded.

The Deacon Daoist did not delay, immediately using a Flying Sword Transmission, and within the time of burning an incense stick, Zhao Ge arrived and, after entering the hall, took a careful look at Lady Lian.

Previously, he had carefully considered that the other person’s silhouette was quite similar to the one who had robbed him last time, but he was not entirely certain, so he kept it to himself and had not mentioned it to anyone, planning to verify when the person came again.

But this time, the woman came alone, with no sign of the other person, which made him feel slightly disappointed.

Since this woman was at the same Hua Dan Cultivation level as he was, he greeted her with a clasped hand and introduced himself.

Lady Lian reciprocated with a Wan Fu gesture in return.

Zhao Ge glanced at the Spiritual Lotus flowers and pointed, saying, "Daoist Lian, which Dharma Treasure have you set your eyes on?"

Lady Lian replied earnestly, "Daoist Zhao, I seek two Dharma Treasures this time."

Zhao Ge solemnly replied, "Fellow Daoist, forgive my bluntness. Twelve Spiritual Lotuses, while valuable, are scarcely equivalent to one Mystical Artifact, let alone two."

Lady Lian shook her head and said, "No, these twelve Earth Lotuses I can give to your City Lord, just asking fellow Daoist to lend me the two treasures for a use."

"Borrow?"

Zhao Ge was taken aback, not expecting such a request. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Daoist, please wait a moment. I need to report to the Sect Leader before I can reply."

Lady Lian smiled and said, "Of course, I will wait here."

Zhao Ge said no more, turned and exited, heading to Cangzhu Peak to find Zhang Yan.

Lady Lian sat quietly waiting, and after returning this time, in order to find these Spiritual Lotuses, she had indeed mobilized many connections.

Later, she discussed this matter with a close friend, the latter suggesting that if it was only to deal with the Dragon Pillar Meeting, there was no need to exchange Spirit Grass, and it could be borrowed first, with future actions considered later.

After all, once the Dharma Treasures were in hand, then it would be up to her own family. Or she might simply borrow and not return, which would not be impossible given the Zhongtai Sect’s power.

Lady Lian felt as if clouds were clearing at this suggestion and thought it was a good idea.

After all, besides being hard to gather, Earth Lotuses could not compare in value to Mystical Artifacts.

In just a moment, Zhao Ge returned and said, "My Sect Leader invites Daoists to come and discuss."

Lady Lian stood up and replied with a Wan Fu gesture, "Thank you." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Zhao Ge replied, "Not at all, Daoist please follow me." He made a gesture to invite her and led the way.

The two arrived outside the building, used escape skills to fly, and quickly reached the Cave Mansion at the peak of Cangzhu Peak. The Daoist boy at the door said, "The Sect Leader is waiting for you inside."

Lady Lian followed Zhao Ge into the Cave Mansion, and after not long, light emerged before her eyes, and she saw a handsome Daoist sitting high on a stone lotus, surrounded by Spiritual Energy, which greatly surprised her. Due to Elder You’s previous words, she had thought this Zhang True Master was an Evil Sect Cultivator, but contrary to expectations, his spiritual cloud covered his head, his Qi Mechanism was pure, and his spiritual breath was vast and grand, clearly a member of the Xuanmen Sect.

After slightly calming her mind, she approached and paid her respects, "I am Lian Murong, greeting Sect Leader Zhang."

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Daoist Lian, please sit."

After Lady Lian sat below, he asked again, "Fellow Daoist, Junior Brother Zhao has informed me of your purpose, but I must ask one more question: where do you intend to use my Dharma Treasure?"

Lady Lian had expected this question from Zhang Yan, knowing that borrowing someone else’s Dharma Treasure to cause trouble would reflect poorly on him. So clarifying the situation was naturally necessary.

She calmly replied, "To be honest with Sect Leader Zhang, our Zhongtai Sect has a longstanding grudge with the Xuanyue Sect. Over the years, our sect’s disciples have had several confrontations, without a decisive outcome. Two months from now, due to circumstances, there will be a duel in the southwest. I have two sworn brothers accompanying me, so I wish to procure some protection for them, to increase their chances of success."

Zhao Ge’s expression became somewhat awkward, taking a deep breath, he said, "So Daoist Lian is a Zhongtai Sect disciple?"

Lady Lian smiled charmingly and said, "I am not a disciple within the sect, but I can be considered part of it." She paused before continuing, "My lord is the Zhongtai Sect Leader."