Some say she is inherently a rather cold woman. When she first joined the sect, because of her extraordinary beauty, there were those who harbored ill intentions towards her, but they did not expect her to have supernatural talent; she hung the offender’s basket in a tree for thirteen days, and it was finally eaten by a night owl.

Of course, some say she hails from ancient sects, claiming that after the elders and her senior brothers and sisters ascended, she was the only one left filled with resentment. Although she established a sect, her methods were rather ruthless, akin to a bitter woman.

The most exaggerated and widely circulated story is that she was once a man... It is said that while practicing swordsmanship, he went mad with fury and one day in a fit of rage, he slashed the sky and became a woman. His nature changed drastically, and his cultivation increased rapidly, but what was lost could never be regained.

There are many similar versions, each more colorful than the last, yet none completely explain why Yuan Xuan has such a decidedly cold and indifferent gaze, a look that is truly ice-cold, unlike Shanlan’s exterior coldness and interior warmth, this is a coldness that reaches the bone.

"Honestly, if she ever smiles one day, the person who makes her smile must be god-like."

"But it’s not going to be me."

"I’m just a fool."

Yuchi still has a good degree of self-awareness.

After Yuan Xuan came in, it was as if she wasn’t just visiting Kui Saints’ shop, but rather like a Sect Leader inspecting their own sect’s cultivation level. Her gaze was commanding, and when it swept over one by one, even the normally formidable Kui Saints couldn’t withstand such an aura.

Why bother looking for trouble without a reason? Yuan Xuan has already surpassed all the women Yuchi has met at this stage. Without eighteen levels of suffering, it’s impossible for someone to show such an expression. What... is she peeling your heart layer by layer like an onion? Your brain getting pounded shattered.

"Drink tea, chat, and leave." Yuchi’s plan was set.

This time, Yuchi’s status was already considerable. On one hand, he plundered fifty thousand in silver, and on the other, he found Xiahou Xuexiang’s little apprentice, whose own innate talent was rank eight. The Sect Leader knew this level of talent was extraordinary, but as for the apprentice’s misfortune? Yuchi refused to believe it.

"Hmm."

"Alright then."

"Later, I’ll use the identity of Song Bei to revisit Cuncha City, look for the courtesan lady, and see if I can gather some useful clues, at least gather some gold, silver, or disciples."

However, on Yuchi’s side, things were light, but it was a completely different story for others.

Yuan Xuan was not just here for idle chatter; she came with an oppressive presence. The Kui Saints kept their heads down, not daring to speak, much less look directly at Yuan Xuan’s face, while the other guests were simply tormented. They didn’t want to be there, but they came due to social obligations.

If they could, they’d rather run two laps outside in the nude than stay in such an ostensibly bustling place. It was simply oppressive.

Bu Huoran and others were among the crowd.

They could still manage to smile normally, but there was an awkwardness within those smiles. After all, they greeted with smiles, but the other side was icy, naturally making it feel awkward. If one’s mental resilience wasn’t robust, it could indeed become problematic.

"Are there any new Kui Saints?" Yuan Xuan suddenly asked amidst the silent crowd.

She came alone, without any disciples or semblance of an entourage, just solitary, her gaze fell upon the shopkeeper of Danyue Tower.

"They are all here."

The shopkeeper bowed, making way, and addressed the two rows of Kui Saints standing not far away, "Sect Leader, you can have a look, they are all here."

Kui Saints are akin to courtesans, a title not easily earned. For Danyue Tower to have twenty new Kui Saints is already a formidable feat. Counting some familiar faces, in total, there are probably around fifty Kui Saints.

Understand that one Kui Saint often sustains an entire establishment, let alone having so many at once. This shopkeeper is indeed remarkable.

Yuan Xuan nodded slightly.

She looked levelly at the men before her. They were visibly nervous, but they couldn’t afford to be nervous now. One after another, they quickly paid respects to Yuan Xuan, yet their tense emotion was apparent. There was a slight tremor when they addressed her as "Sect Leader."

Thus, Yuan Xuan’s expression remained unchanged. She shook her head at the shopkeeper, whose body trembled as he offered a bitter smile. There was simply no way to meet her expectations.

The other Kui Saints let out a sigh of relief, truly unwilling to serve such a customer. Since respect is mutual, Yuan Xuan’s actions were disrespectful towards them; they weren’t short on money, nor eager to do such business. As for receiving Yuan Xuan’s commendation and potentially gaining a fortune?